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Wow, AMD is going to actually compete on the high end this time around.
Just might be all team red on my next build. Gonna wait for independent benchmarks first, supply is so constrained at the moment anyway. Good luck getting a 3080.
AMD has arrived finally in both CPU and GPU market. RIP Nvidia and Intel.
6800XT looks damn impressive at its price point, slightly faster than 3080 and lower TDP and more efficient as well.
And of course we know Ryzen 5000 continues to beat Intel's ass.
Looks like my next desktop will be all AMD...Ryzen 5000 + RX 6000 GPU. Very cool how you can use the Ryzen 5000+AMD GPU to have that GPU RAM access. And this is me who has owned Intel+NVIDIA for the past 12+ years....
The RTX 3080 and 3090 were basically paper launches...no one can get one unless you pay way more from scalpers....AMD is now trading blows with NVIDIA in GPU too and is better in some metrics.
Competition is good for all consumers.
RTX 3070 supposedly in stock at stores tomorrow....will Nvidia adjust pricing???
I'm waiting for more tests/benchmarks but AMD is looking like the better buy in both CPU and GPU arena
Youtubers and streamers can probably shell out for nvidia and they prolly can write part of that purchase cost off as tax-deductible anyway if its considered a business expense...I'm sure lot of them do....
I keep hearing how Nvidia is better because of the NVENC encoder which provides minimal loss of performance.
but i have no idea what im talking about.
Yeah NVENC is a better encoder, I also really like what they've done with Nvidia Broadcast. I use the Broadcast app (formerly RTX Audio) when I'm working from home, I run my mic and headphones through it so I can listen to lo-fi music in the background or run my Roomba but the person I'm talking to on the phone through my desktop VOIP program can't hear it at all. I also use it to filter their audio too which means I don't hear the phone ringing when I call someone I just hear their voice when they pick up and I DON'T HEAR HOLD MUSIC ANYMORE! Love it. I've played with the AI green screen a little bit, it works great but I don't have a webcam.
What's cool also is the AMD GPUs and CPUs will work together Zen 3 able to access GPU memory and all that stuff...and AMD GPU coming right up to Nvidia for performance also....so it's definitely Team Red for me in my next build (and this is me who has had Intel/Nvidia rig for 10+ years)
What's cool also is the AMD GPUs and CPUs will work together Zen 3 able to access GPU memory and all that stuff...and AMD GPU coming right up to Nvidia for performance also....so it's definitely Team Red for me in my next build (and this is me who has had Intel/Nvidia rig for 10+ years)
Maybe Ryzen 9 5900x + RX 6800 XT ???
That has always been my approach (high-end, not top-end), then your system will keep you happy for years without ever feeling constrained.
Focus mainly on how you will be using it - productivity, gaming? My desktop is mainly gaming so I end up focusing on graphics. 1440p, 120hz, 100+ fps, ray-tracing etc. then see what similar setups to that benchmark at.
Originally Posted by nist7
lol...dude, i'm still rocking a 2nd gen i7....lol....i7 2600k and a GTX 660Ti here.....AMD looking real nice for an upgrade....
Damn, you are going to be absolutely blown away. Remember to get a good monitor to fully exploit your new hardware too.
That has always been my approach (high-end, not top-end), then your system will keep you happy for years without ever feeling constrained.
Focus mainly on how you will be using it - productivity, gaming? My desktop is mainly gaming so I end up focusing on graphics. 1440p, 120hz, 100+ fps, ray-tracing etc. then see what similar setups to that benchmark at.
Excatly.
Get high-end but not ultra top end because that I think is best value for money at this time.
I mean unless I won the powerball/mega millions jackpot...then I'll go for all outcraziness....but otherwise agreed.
Originally Posted by Costco
Damn, you are going to be absolutely blown away. Remember to get a good monitor to fully exploit your new hardware too.
Yeah my monitor super old too..basically 1080p gaming still...but yes, will definitely need to upgrade monitor to actually take advantage of the higher end hardware....not sure if the 6800XT is enough to drive 4K 120Hz to over 100FPS....but probably at least 1440p and 120hz monitor....
What's the over/under on AMD blocking Nvidia from using this PCIe feature on thier motherboards and making a feature that should work on any GPU only work with their AMD GPUs?
10-28-2020, 12:06 PM
only 8x 3080 
:wtf:
