BigBooper
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I bought a Cyberpanel CP1500PFCLCD back in 2016 that's still going strong. It's worked without a flaw for me.
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"I Need a New PC!" 2022. The GPU drought continues...
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Rex_DX
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I appreciate the response. That's one of the models I'm looking at.
Glad it's been working for you.
Anyone else with UPS experience feel free chime in.
Cheers.
GreatnessRD
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chigstoke
New thread, mah boi. And that sucks, but good for you sticking to your guns. I didn't pay above OG MSRP for either of my GPU's this generation neither. I think we'll see some sort of stable prices later this year. I hope so anyway. Also if you wait, Nvidia and AMD's new offerings will be available end of the year, too. Gran Turismo 7 is looking like it will be a fun time to keep you occupied in the meantime.
Xdrive05
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PSA #1: If you're in the market for an RTX 3050 8GB, supply seems to be relatively good right now at Newegg. My wife and I both hit on a shuffle three days apart (in a combo, but still), and anecdotally on reddit a lot of folks have been posting about hitting lately for a 3050. Try the shuffle every weekday and you have a great chance right now.
PSA #2: Nvidia will be changing their RTX 3050 8GB from GA106 to GA107 at some point, and the GA107 card won't have the same TDP and may not have quite as much headroom to be pushed at the higher end (source). The current GA106 may be preferable to the replaced version but that's yet TBD. Also there are leaks, or at least credible rumors, that they will produce a 4GB variant with further cut down hardware (18SMs) to provide a lower price tier, kind of like what the GTX 1060 3GB was compared to the 6GB of that card.
PSA #2: Nvidia will be changing their RTX 3050 8GB from GA106 to GA107 at some point, and the GA107 card won't have the same TDP and may not have quite as much headroom to be pushed at the higher end (source). The current GA106 may be preferable to the replaced version but that's yet TBD. Also there are leaks, or at least credible rumors, that they will produce a 4GB variant with further cut down hardware (18SMs) to provide a lower price tier, kind of like what the GTX 1060 3GB was compared to the 6GB of that card.
adamosmaki
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Amd 6600 here in EU the last couple of days dropped in price a lot and at least it doesnt cost an arm to buy. Some cheaper ones go for under 500euros compared to 650 a month ago
dcx4610
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I'm thinking of switching from Corsair to Razer for my keyboard/mouse just because I hate their software so much. Anyone had any issues with Razer's software or is it generally pretty stable? I've also got my eyes on their new AIO loop. If their software is good, I think I'll pull the trigger.
dcx4610
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Also, a word of warning. For the first time in my life, I killed a computer component with static electricity. I knew it was possible but I never took it too seriously and I paid an expensive price. I wanted to upgrade the RCA cable to my Sound Blaster AE-9 (nearly a $400 card) and when I connected the new cable, there was a loud buzz and the card died. No lights, no power, nothing.
So yeah...turn off your speakers if you are messing with inputs on a sound card. That was a $400 mistake that I won't repeat again.
So yeah...turn off your speakers if you are messing with inputs on a sound card. That was a $400 mistake that I won't repeat again.
GreatnessRD
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Damn, that's tough pimp. Sorry that happened to you.
chigstoke
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Ah, sorry about that. Genuinely missed it, somehow.
New thread, mah boi. And that sucks, but good for you sticking to your guns. I didn't pay above OG MSRP for either of my GPU's this generation neither. I think we'll see some sort of stable prices later this year. I hope so anyway. Also if you wait, Nvidia and AMD's new offerings will be available end of the year, too. Gran Turismo 7 is looking like it will be a fun time to keep you occupied in the meantime.
Hopefully so. Surely cannot keep this mad pricing going on for another gen of cards. At the moment, I've signed up to some Telegram thingamajig to get price alerts on FE cards in the UK. Though I'll most likely be at work whenever these restocks happen. Seems Scan is the UK supplier for Nvidia FE.
I guess we also have Intel to enter the market this year too along with NV and AMD. I'll be interested to see how those cards do and their pricing.
Yeah it does look good. I've been looking to get back into racing games again. I've been trying out the telemetry settings on F1 2020 and it's genuinely brilliant. Sometimes I also enjoy messing around on ETS 2, I must be the worlds worst trucker.
chorizosausage#3774
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It seems to me that Amd cards are readily available in the Uk, but the gouging continues.
chigstoke
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Plenty of 3070 Ti's too, but gouged pricing as you say.
I've ended up getting a Geforce 310. £6 from CEX, I can't really watch videos well with this knackered 2080, so that'll do for my football streams etc... till pricing comes down or if Intel give it a good go.
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
My Microcenter has pkenty of 6800s and 6900s, but they are sooo far above MSRP that they don't sell out.
CuteFaceJay
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What's it looking like now are 3090's still selling for 3 grand?
Jayjayhd34
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Is buying dddr5 for future proofing worth an extra grand. Due the prices buying my first pre built from scan soon saving an extra grand would only take me extra month so is it worth it ?
chigstoke
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I'd say for future proofing yes, but not urgently as it's not dominating DDR4 in the weird transition period.
An extra grand though? Is that just for the RAM? You can get Vengeance DDR5-5600 @ 32GB (2x16) for £300 from Amazon.
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Jayjayhd34
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They seem to have added cheaper ddr5 pc for £4000 there cheapest rtx3090 pc is £3200 so an extra 800 for the more expensive mobo and ram.
chigstoke
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I think I see the system you're on about on the site.
FWIW, minus the case as that is really a preference one, I got a self build to under £3500 with the equivalent specs plus higher wattage of PSU (2021 Corsair RM). But of course, you've then got the freedom to sub out any parts.
This is under the proviso though you have your own fans, KB+M, Monitor and OS. But you'd have spare budget to get those in this case. And windows can be had for a few quid...
Saves you a few hundred quid that you'd have originally given to Scan.
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FingerBang
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It seems like things are getting better. More stock that doesn't move, means lower prices. Fingers crossed, we might have more cards available for MSRP soon.
chigstoke
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Hopefully so. Some of the prices I've seen around (looking at Currys especially) has been absurd.
MSRP can't come back soon enough.
GreatnessRD
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I HATE curved monitors, but this looks so damn good and clean. What desk are you using?
Warnen
Don't pass gaas, it is your Destiny!
Arozzi - Arena Ultrawide Curved Gaming Desk
Had it for a few years now nothing grand but does it’s job. One of the only ones I could get locally.
GreatnessRD
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Looks like that light at the end of the tunnel is coming, boys! Newegg have stopped their garbage shuffles. Best Buys are having some GPUs in store. And my local Microcenter have been getting a nice stock in lately. AND the prices have been dropping no doubt about it. Seen 6700 XT's in the 7's at Microcenter and a few stocked 3060 Ti's for under $700. Oh yes, times are changing. Love to see it.
Now I just need the rumor to be true that the 5800X3D will go for $350 because my mouth is watering for it. Let's fuckin' go!
Now I just need the rumor to be true that the 5800X3D will go for $350 because my mouth is watering for it. Let's fuckin' go!
Nitty_Grimes
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
It’s been a shitty 12 to 18 months yeah difference for me is staggering. This time last year my custom build was going to take at least 100 working days compared to this year where I got the build in about 10 working days.
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JackSparr0w
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Not at all next gen gpus are 6 months or more away and they will come pre-scalped. If you can get a GPU right now at a good price go for it.
Nitty_Grimes
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
It’ll soon be June mate.
BusierDonkey
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I was going to get that monitor, then I found an $800 monitor on sale for $400 and the part of me that looks at $20 Wal-Mart shoes and thinks "I could probably find shoes for $10 if I look hard enough" won the fight.
That looks awesome.
Hendrick's
If only my penis was as big as my GamerScore!
At this point is there any point in trying to buy a 3070 or greater card or should I juts wait for the next series? Doesn't seem like it's possible to get these cards at MSRP anyway.
Warnen
Don't pass gaas, it is your Destiny!
It's fantastic. Kinda feels like vr without the head gear.
GreatnessRD
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The availability is continuing to get better and the prices are steadily dropping. Unless you absolutely need a card right now, I'd say wait. At my Microcenter Nvidia cards are starting to be readily in stock. AMD has always been on shelves here.
Omnipunctual Godot
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EVGA finally had 3080s and 3080 tis in stock yesterday. At this point, I'm just going to wait for 4000.
GreatnessRD
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Tell 'em wait a couple more months. We're definitely seeing change.
chigstoke
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Somehow, someway, I just got a 3080 Ti for RRP.
Okay, it's overkill over a 3080. But all the 3080's I've seen over here are still going for over a grand, it made sense to get the 3080 Ti. I'll be set for years.
The hunt has finished. Now I need a new PSU to play it safe. Don't think my 650GQ is going to cut the mustard as much as I'd like it to. I do have an extra VGA cable for the PSU so I can at least see how it goes but that really is short term.
Okay, it's overkill over a 3080. But all the 3080's I've seen over here are still going for over a grand, it made sense to get the 3080 Ti. I'll be set for years.
The hunt has finished. Now I need a new PSU to play it safe. Don't think my 650GQ is going to cut the mustard as much as I'd like it to. I do have an extra VGA cable for the PSU so I can at least see how it goes but that really is short term.
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Celcius
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I would buy what you can now. It will be hard to get next gen cards at launch and when you do finally get one then you can sell the old one.
recursive
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I just ordered a 3080ti from evga for $1400 this week. Waiting can be endless.
Hendrick's
If only my penis was as big as my GamerScore!
Do they have wait lists?
recursive
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They do but this was available directly on their store. I saw the 3070ti in stock yesterday too.
recursive
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This is also in stock now
GIGABYTE Eagle GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Video Card GV-N308TEAGLE OC-12GD - Newegg.com
Buy GIGABYTE Eagle GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 12GB GDDR6X PCI Express 4.0 ATX Video Card GV-N308TEAGLE OC-12GD with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!
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Hendrick's
If only my penis was as big as my GamerScore!
Thanks, but I'm really looking for a 3070ti.This is also in stock now
GIGABYTE Eagle GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Video Card GV-N308TEAGLE OC-12GD - Newegg.com
Buy GIGABYTE Eagle GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 12GB GDDR6X PCI Express 4.0 ATX Video Card GV-N308TEAGLE OC-12GD with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!www.newegg.com
StateofMajora
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Got my eye on that rumored 5700x cpu. Thought about getting the 5800x3d, but if it’s going to cost 200 dollars more for just an 8 core, eh maybe not. 5700x for $200 on clearance would be an too good to pass up deal.
5800x3d should be good for long term 120fps support though…
Either one will be a huge upgrade from the 1600af I have. Whatever cpu I pick will have to last me a few gpu upgrades.
5800x3d should be good for long term 120fps support though…
Either one will be a huge upgrade from the 1600af I have. Whatever cpu I pick will have to last me a few gpu upgrades.
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recursive
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Ok. Will post if I see something. 3080s are in stock. 12GB model.
BigBooper
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I'm curious what people think about the availability of next gen. There's apparently a lull in demand now due to the bitcoin crash mostly, but why think the demand won't go back up? It seems there's always some hot new crypto.
(I'm trying to figure out myself whether to buy a 3080 or wait for 4080.)
(I'm trying to figure out myself whether to buy a 3080 or wait for 4080.)
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