I finally ordered a RTX 4080 Founders card from Nvidia.

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Airbrushkid

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Ever since the launch of the RTX 4090 I tried to get one. No one ever had one in stock. I got tired of Nvidia and their crap. But I am still a fan boy. I saw used 4090's and did not trust people when it comes anything over $1000.00. So I finally decided to get a RTX 4080. And the partners price for very little over clock where way to high. So I Founders RTX 4080 is what I decided on. Runs cooler and I know I can overclock it. And power is not bad. I am happy. And really old and was afraid I would die before I could get a 4090.
 
No it is for real. Been running w7 for about 8 to 9 years now. I watch a video days ago, where it was said the w7 share on market is 18%. Right now I Got a new CPU, Memory, SSD, Motherboard and now a Video card coming. Still got to get a new case, Power supply and hard drives. Plus a AIO water cooler for CPU.
 
Airbrushkid said:
No it is for real. Been running w7 for about 8 to 9 years now. I watch a video days ago, where it was said the w7 share on market is 18%. Right now I Got a new CPU, Memory, SSD, Motherboard and now a Video card coming. Still got to get a new case, Power supply and hard drives. Plus a AIO water cooler for CPU.
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I thought there weren't 4xxx drivers for windows 7 anyway? Windows 7 marketshare is far below 18 percent by the way. Upgrade to win10 or 11, it's free and will unchain your new rig, as well as being much more secure.

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5201 Yep, no drivers for Win7.
 
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Airbrushkid said:
No it is for real. Been running w7 for about 8 to 9 years now. I watch a video days ago, where it was said the w7 share on market is 18%. Right now I Got a new CPU, Memory, SSD, Motherboard and now a Video card coming. Still got to get a new case, Power supply and hard drives. Plus a AIO water cooler for CPU.
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Enjoy :) Should be one hell of an upgrade!
 
My mistake. I didn't say I was using W7 on new rig. I'm going to try W11 Pro. And I'll see how it go's. I HATE microsoft. All they do is FK with you and try to make money of your private info!! The old pc I am going to try W10 Pro. I never s witch because microsoft said my hardware back then was not compatible.
 
I was in the same boat. Wanted a 4090 but didn’t want to grovel like a little bitch to NVIDIA’s idiotic supply drip feeding. I got a 4080 and it’s been fine for everything I throw at it in 4K. Paying extra for 4090 is FOMO unless you really need that extra ram for something serious IMO
 
Zinn said:
I was in the same boat. Wanted a 4090 but didn’t want to grovel like a little bitch to NVIDIA’s idiotic supply drip feeding. I got a 4080 and it’s been fine for everything I throw at it in 4K. Paying extra for 4090 is FOMO unless you really need that extra ram for something serious IMO
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The 4090 is actually better "value" than the 4080. I'd say you fell into the FOMO trap by getting the 4080.
 
Furious_Styles said:
The 4090 is actually better "value" than the 4080. I'd say you fell into the FOMO trap by getting the 4080.
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I “value” my time more than clicking refresh on Best Buy all day or paying for pricing bots. I would have liked a 4090 but it feels like the same shitty buying experience as paying adjusted dealer markup on a new vehicle.
 
That was not my point. That was your assumption.

Airbrushkid said:
My mistake. I didn't say I was using W7 on new rig. I'm going to try W11 Pro. And I'll see how it go's. I HATE microsoft. All they do is FK with you and try to make money of your private info!! The old pc I am going to try W10 Pro. I never s witch because microsoft said my hardware back then was not compatible.
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GoldenTiger said:
With an RTX 4080? That was his point.
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Eh... Microsoft ended Windows 7 security updates on 1/14/2020. HUGE security risk.
Googling says you can activate Windows 11 with a Windows 7 key.
 
I am still running W7 and have been for 9 years. Risk nope. Never had a problem yet!!! And NO I will not put W11 on this computer!!! Go on little sheep. Funny part you never read my posts.

trikat said:
Eh... Microsoft ended Windows 7 security updates on 1/14/2020. HUGE security risk.
Googling says you can activate Windows 11 with a Windows 7 key.
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Airbrushkid said:
I am still running W7 and have been for 9 years. Risk nope. Never had a problem yet!!! And NO I will not put W11 on this computer!!! Go on little sheep. Funny part you never read my posts.
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He is correct and was just trying to be helpful, no need for hysterics.
 
Airbrushkid said:
I am still running W7 and have been for 9 years. Risk nope. Never had a problem yet!!! And NO I will not put W11 on this computer!!! Go on little sheep. Funny part you never read my posts.
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I did read the posts, but I should clarify.
You should migrate to W10 on your old/current PC.
Once the new rig is built use the key for W11 - Assuming you don't need / parting out the old PC.
Either way it sounds like W10 or W11 will be used soon so that's good.
 
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