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    Itch to upgrade but in a quandary

    If you are sticking with the 3090 and can get a 5800X3D for ~$300, then I’d save a bunch of money and drop that into the X570 system and call it a day. In the majority of gaming situations you shouldn’t be bottlenecking the 3090 (assuming 1440p or higher). I’d wait for AM5 to mature a bit more...
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    [Rumour] PS5 Pro dev kit prototypes will be going to 1st party developers within the next couple of months

    The standard PS4 played games just fine as well, there wasn’t a ‘need’ for the Pro. The Pro was for anyone who wanted more performance and/or graphical fidelity while regular gamers just stuck to their PS4. It would be the same for the PS5. The article says it would tentatively launch in Q4...
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    [Rumour] PS5 Pro dev kit prototypes will be going to 1st party developers within the next couple of months

    Not very surprising. After the success of the PS4 Pro, I think Sony sees the value of a mid-cycle refresh to keep more enthusiast gamers satiated through a console generation’s lifespan.
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    Anyone make the switch from 5800X3D to 7800X3D?

    Smart idea and same thing I’m doing. Enjoy the peace of mind while AMD and motherboard manufacturers work through the fixes. I’ll revisit the 7800X3D upgrade in 3 months. By then everything should hopefully be fully ironed out. Until then the 5800X3D is still a beast!
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    Anyone make the switch from 5800X3D to 7800X3D?

    https://twitter.com/GamersNexus/status/1652098996188377093?s=20
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    Anyone make the switch from 5800X3D to 7800X3D?

    I want to be [H] and be on the bleeding edge. 🥲 Plus, I have money to burn but not time to waste. But, alas, using hardware that I know ahead of time is potentially faulty isn’t [H]ard, it’s just unwise.
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    Anyone make the switch from 5800X3D to 7800X3D?

    I’d also get grandfathered the potential CPU dying issue. :D
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    Anyone make the switch from 5800X3D to 7800X3D?

    Since when is buying a potentially broken product considered [H]? :ROFLMAO: I purposely waited to buy my 4090 until the whole connector melting fiasco was figured out as well. Not sure why you all care so much if I return my unopened product within the return period or not. I don’t want to...
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    Anyone make the switch from 5800X3D to 7800X3D?

    Nah I’m good, not going to spend $1K+ on an upgrade where I “should” be fine. I’ll just wait for it all to be resolved then jump back in.
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    Anyone make the switch from 5800X3D to 7800X3D?

    Ended up returning my 7800X3D just now. Way too much going on behind the scenes by motherboard partners and AMD to fix the CPUs dying with limited transparency on what is actually going on. There is also little communication on when everything will be reliably fixed. I’ll wait until everything...
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    7800X3D will be an utter failure of a CPU

    Looks like it might not only be affecting X3D CPUs.
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    7800X3D will be an utter failure of a CPU

    MSI Addresses CPU Voltages on AM5 Motherboards for Ryzen 7000X3D Processors
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    7800X3D will be an utter failure of a CPU

    https://www.igorslab.de/en/pin-analysis-of-the-destroyed-ryzen-7800x3d-all-burned-pins-supply-the-vddcr-cpu-core-power-supply/ According to Igor there have also been reports of Gigabyte boards having the same issue. There is some speculation it might be tied to EXPO settings as they raise CPU...
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    Anyone make the switch from 5800X3D to 7800X3D?

    Asrock X670E Steel Legend
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    Anyone make the switch from 5800X3D to 7800X3D?

    In the process of doing so. Already have the 7800X3D on hand. Thought I had a motherboard chosen, but read of some compatibility issues so I’m waiting for the new BIOS to roll out or for another motherboard to pop up that meets my needs. I’m doing it as it’ll give my 4090 a bit more room to...
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    7800x3D incoming! Need some advice

    Thanks for posting this. The Steel Legend came up for back order on Newegg and I just cancelled it as I was planning on running it with my 7800X3D.
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    After picking up a 4090 Founders from Best Buy i feel the price is worth it.

    Been using my 4090 FE since I picked it up from Best Buy in November. It is a decently large step up in performance from my 3090. Was well worth the money for me!
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    John Carmack Is Leaving Meta

    Wouldn't surprise me if Apple offers him big bucks to try and bring him in on their upcoming mixed reality device.
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    AMD 7900XT and 7900 XTX Reviews

    I think saying the rasterization performance of the 7900XTX is between the 4080 and 4090 is making it sound better than it actually is. Sure, it performs in between the two cards, but overall it is significantly closer to 4080 performance than 4090 performance. Based on all the reviews I’ve...
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    Which RTX 4090 card are you planning or consider to get?

    I doubt we’ll see a 4090 Ti anytime soon as well. The 4090s are still selling out within minutes and there is no other competition that comes close against it. I wouldn’t even be surprised if AMD’s mid-cycle refresh (7950XTX) won’t beat the 4090 either overall. I’m guessing we’re at a minimum...
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    AMD 7900 GPU series reviews are up.

    Depends on the game suite used for the reviews. But based on all the reviews I've seen the 7900XTX is somewhere between 0-5% better overall than the 4080 in pure rasterization depending on the resolution, but then gets demolished by the 4080 in RT by 15-20%+. And this is while utilizing more...
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    AMD 7900 GPU series reviews are up.

    The ITX community is small and niche compared to the entire PC building community. The size of the 4080 is definitely something to take into account for regular cases as well, but I would suspect many more people would be willing to upgrade their case to accommodate a 4080 than go with a lower...
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    AMD 7900 GPU series reviews are up.

    The 7900XTX looks appealing at $999 given raster performance is pretty much 4080 levels. But if Nvidia cuts the price of the 4080 as rumored (to at least $1100), then there is little to no appeal for the 7900XTX since it falls basically a generation behind on RT performance.
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    FS: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X // God of War Ragnarok Digital Deluxe Code

    AMD Ryzen 9 5950X - SOLD LNIB. Comes with original box. No bent pins, fully functional. $350 shipped and insured via PayPal F&F or $365 with PayPal G&S. God of War Ragnarok Digital Deluxe Code - SOLD Includes game for PS4/PS5 and all Digital Deluxe bonuses. $55 via PayPal F&F. Code will be...
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    Was finally able to order the Corsair 16 pin connector

    https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Accessories-|-Parts/PC-Components/Power-Supplies/600W-PCIe-5-0-12VHPWR-Type-4-PSU-Power-Cable/p/CP-8920284 For those still searching for the cable, it’s back in stock again. EDIT: Literally went OOS as I posted this.
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    Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard

    FTC Seeks to Block Microsoft Corp.’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc. “Agency alleges that maker of Xbox would gain control of top video game franchises, enabling it to harm competition in high-performance gaming consoles and subscription services by denying or degrading rivals’ access...
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    4000 Series Shortage?

    The 4090s are definitely in shorter supply than the 4080s. But I don’t think there is that much of an issue getting a 4080 due to the less than stellar pricing.
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    Which RTX 4090 card are you planning or consider to get?

    Thoroughly enjoying my 4090 FE! It’s actually so well built that I’m contemplating whether to actually watercool it. Very quiet, no coil whine (thank god), runs very cool (haven’t seen the GPU temp crack 70°C yet in any of the games I’ve played) and I’ve overclocked it past 3000 Mhz no problem...
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    [H] Stock Alerts, Tips & Tears for Nvidia, AMD, Intel, PS5, XBOX

    Coincidentally about the same % increase in the Euro and Pound value against the USD over the past month.
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    Look at the 4080 launch price chart compared to the last 8 launches omg wow

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Reportedly Getting Price Cut By Mid of December To Make It Competitive Against AMD’s 7900 XTX “Now, as per a report by the Chinese Board Channels, certain sources have pointed out that NVIDIA is prepping up a price cut for the GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card. The price cut...
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    Was finally able to order the Corsair 16 pin connector

    I’m still waiting for the white premium individually sleeved one to come back in stock. I just missed it the last time.
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    Trade my coil whiny Asus TUF 4090 against a silent MSI TRIO X 4090?

    You’re unlikely to notice any performance differences (temperature, clock speeds, etc) between the two of them unless you look at the actual recorded metrics. But you will very likely notice the coil whine while gaming, especially if you are sensitive to it. Something to keep in mind is that...
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    Look at the 4080 launch price chart compared to the last 8 launches omg wow

    Let's not kid ourselves, the price you paid was still $1199. A $200 gift card is still a form of payment and not a discount. The RTX 4080 is going to continue to be $1200+ and not a good value until Nvidia can clear stock of their remaining 30 series GPUs. Then I anticipate the RTX 4080 will...
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    Who here is keeping their 3 series and skipping 4 series nV cards?

    Nope, upgraded from a RTX 3090 FTW3 to a RTX 4090 FE. Big uplift in performance. No ragrets.
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    [H] Stock Alerts, Tips & Tears for Nvidia, AMD, Intel, PS5, XBOX

    The ZIP11 coupon worked for me using just standard credit card payment option despite its intention to promote whatever ZIP payment plan they are peddling.
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    Advice on my hydrocopper FTW3 RMA with pics willing to send me a brand new card should I accept the XC3 Ultra?

    Like I said, its a matter of perspective. If you are fine with the offer then thats what matters. The performance difference is one thing, but the thing that irks me is that EVGA would have my money for a higher tier card that I paid a premium on and they would be trying to give me the short...
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    Advice on my hydrocopper FTW3 RMA with pics willing to send me a brand new card should I accept the XC3 Ultra?

    Guess its a matter of perspective if its worth it or not. FTW3 has a price premium over the XC3 due to a more robust PCB that supports a much higher power delivery BIOS. I would not accept a lower tier card as a replacement without compensation for the price difference. Regardless if it’s new or...
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    Advice on my hydrocopper FTW3 RMA with pics willing to send me a brand new card should I accept the XC3 Ultra?

    I have a 3090 FTW3 HydroCopper that I purchased from EVGA. If they can’t replace my card under warranty then I want a refund. No chance I would accept a lower tier card without some sort of additional compensation to make up the difference.
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    Coil Whine on Nvidia 4090 and 4080 cards

    Coil whine isn’t new. It was also quite prevalent on RTX 30x0 and RX 6x00 series cards, and has been around even in previous generations but at what seems like lesser amounts. It varies from unit to unit within even the same model so what reviewers notice from their review unit might be...
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    Nvidia 4090 meltdown maybe an answer

    If the recall just involves swapping out the adapter with one that has an updated design that reduces user error then I can see a voluntary recall. If the socket on the actual cards would need to be updated/replaced to reduce the chance of user error then I highly doubt there will be any recall.
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