Speaking of these 3xxx cards whats a good cheap monitor that's compatible with them? I bought one and immediately got BTFO when I saw its not compatible with the one i've been using for years because the frickers changed the connectors or whatever you call them.
Speaking of these 3xxx cards whats a good cheap monitor that's compatible with them? I bought one and immediately got BTFO when I saw its not compatible with the one i've been using for years because the frickers changed the connectors or whatever you call them.
>muh airflow
You got memed. More holes actually make it harder to expell hot air because no pressure can build in the case. It's like puncturing holes along the length of a hose makes the water reach the end more slowly, but your case it's heat leaving your PC more slowly. The only way to fix is adding more intake fans, but that just creates more noise.
>he didn't get a reference card
I think there's only 1 fan on my 3090 FE.
No coil whine either
If my computer wasn't displaying video I wouldn't know it was running at all
Oh that is neat. I have never seen a 3080 FE card so I assumed that they only had one fan for some reason. Is it actually better air flow with that "style" of fan placement?
God I love those fans. Took my machine from sounding like a jet engine you could hear from the other floor to a whisper you can't even hear until you step into the office. I thought it had to be bullshit but I shelled out for them anyway and it was absolutely worth it.
Yes. You will max out pretty much everything in 1080p with at least 100FPS minimum, games more than a few years old at least 150FPS. Newer cards are being designed around running new releases at 4K/60 or 1440p/120-144.
I'm guessing that's what the 4000 series would go for.
Also this [...]
CPUs are far more relevant once you start hitting triple frame rates since the GPU is basically running laps around the game and the CPU starts needing to pick up the slack to deliver frames that high.
you're better off upgrading your CPU instead at that resolution.
I currently have a 1070, so would I need to upgrade my processor as well if I got a 3070?
What is your actual processor? As long as you've got at least a six core with multithreading from the last 4-5 years you're fine for now though it might become an issue soon. DDR5 RAM which is basically the next generation of RAM is launching soon along with the next gen of CPUs so I would wait a bit until that stuff is mainstream and go for at least an 8 core new one when you are able. Keep in mind at that point you'll probably need to swap out your motherboard as well since they become irrelevant every 2-3 CPU gens.
Also, iirc the 3070 has considerably higher power draw than the 1070. I'd make sure your PSU is up to snuff, if it's at least 750W you should be fine.
My processor is a Intel i5-7600K CPU @ 3.80GHz 3.79 GHz.
I don't know my power supply off the top of my head, I bought this whole set up from a friend and I'm a bit of a brainlet.
Your CPU certainly won't prevent you from running any games, but you will definitely lose out on quite a large percentage of frames (eg with a newer CPU and all other things equal you might get 110FPS playing RDR2 on high at 1080p, rather than 85-90 with your current one). And given that it's only a quad core with 4 threads it will probably have trouble running stuff coming out in the next couple years, if you even care about that. I'd wait personally until you're ready to upgrade your entire system tbh, if you wait 6 months and build a new PC you'll be getting bleeding edge RAM, processors, GPUs, etc and if nothing else current gen stuff will hopefully be cheaper.
you're better off upgrading your CPU instead at that resolution.
CPUs are far more relevant once you start hitting triple frame rates since the GPU is basically running laps around the game and the CPU starts needing to pick up the slack to deliver frames that high.
>1080p
Generally you'd want to run games at higher (rendering) resolution even if you're on 1080p monitor, just so you know. Antialiasing is a b***h these days.
If the game has a rendering resolution slider (modern games tend to have this), then just crank it to whatever that still results in a stable framerate. If not, then either2x or 4x via DSR (1.25/1.5/1.75x and so on usually results in fricked up text and UI).
>3080 FE undervolted >max 62-65c in summer heat, mid/high 50s in winter (compared to 80s at stock) >270w max power draw >better performance than stock
take the uv pill, it takes like 5 minutes to set it up
I also undervolted my vega 56 which had similar results, lower temps/power draw and +15% more performance due to no more clock throttling
it's about TDP of the card (and how good your case and case fans are), not what fan the thing has. they're basically all the same noise level, best you can do is block the noise by using a thick case and cooling it well. you want quieter, buy a lower TDP card. my 1060 and long with it the entire PC is basically inaudible. that thing only draws 125 Watts or something in that ball park. if your card draws twice that you're gonna need a way thicker case and more case fans to make up for it. no way around that. the heat has to go somewhere.
It's the best value 1440p card available currently, 3060 Ti is technically a slightly downgraded 3070 but has the same chipset. If you have it already you should know how it performs.
It's alright. I find my 3080 lacking at 1440p max settings so it's either back to 1080p or grab a 4080. I'm leaning towards 1080p since 24" monitors are way better for fps games.
What games do you find lacking? Have a 3080 myself and pretty satisfied with everything I've played, I can max Cyberpunk including raytracing with quality DLSS and get pretty solid 60 FPS, RDR 2 runs maxed out downsampled to 4K with quality DLSS ~70-80 FPS.
That's the thing, 60fps isn't smooth for me in first person games it feels quite choppy compared to 90+
I ended up playing cyberpunk at ultra but RT off and DLSS off for about 70-90fps. DLSS image looks soft and I dislike the ghosting so only native res for me.
Dying Light 2 and chernobylite are another two off the top of my head, both look great with RT on but the card can barely handle it and will dip below 60 regularly.
Fair enough, I've never cared much about FPS in single player games as long as it's at least 60. For me the visual trade off is worth it but it's always going to be the target frame rate for the latest visuals and releases. Playing on high rarely effects things much for people who aren't graphics autists like me and generally boosts performance by 30-40% at least in most games.
>WHY THE FRICK DIDN'T YOU TELL ME DUAL FAN CARDS WERE LOUD AS SHIT FRICK
my gpu fans barely turn on most of time. the curve is set to something 0rpm until 60% load or some shit its pretty great.
There are triple fan gpus, imagine
Yeah, also imagine needing braces or ropes to keep the GPU from bending due to its absurd weight
My 3090 has like 3 mounting screws for the slots. Feels really sturdy despite the heft.
Speaking of these 3xxx cards whats a good cheap monitor that's compatible with them? I bought one and immediately got BTFO when I saw its not compatible with the one i've been using for years because the frickers changed the connectors or whatever you call them.
Just buy a fricking adapter moron they're like $10
What kind of adapter? I don't even know what the new connector style is
moron
Ok thanks. New monitor it is I guess.
You need either display port or HDMI 2.1.
gah?
Your case is shit bro.
nope. have a gigantic coolermaster with great airflow. the card is fricking loud even after cleaning
>muh airflow
You got memed. More holes actually make it harder to expell hot air because no pressure can build in the case. It's like puncturing holes along the length of a hose makes the water reach the end more slowly, but your case it's heat leaving your PC more slowly. The only way to fix is adding more intake fans, but that just creates more noise.
>buy shitty low end model
>get shitty noise and thermals
>blame amount of fans instead of the laughable heatsink
this.
OP has no excuse now with better pricing and availability.
you get what you deserve.
I cant even hear my fans over the fricking coil whine
Ah you have a 970 too
my TUF 3080 is practically silent
>he didn't get a reference card
I think there's only 1 fan on my 3090 FE.
No coil whine either
If my computer wasn't displaying video I wouldn't know it was running at all
morons
Oh that is neat. I have never seen a 3080 FE card so I assumed that they only had one fan for some reason. Is it actually better air flow with that "style" of fan placement?
I have a 3070 FE and that has two fans, but found out the 3070ti and up FE cards only have one fan. Why is that?
>some what the frick brand
>didn't do research
My cheapo Asus works just fine
more fans = less noise
bigger fans = less noise
more small fans = more noise
i have a 2080 super with 3 big fans.
it makes more less noise.
mine is quiet
NoctuaChad i see.
Of course your rig is quiet
God I love those fans. Took my machine from sounding like a jet engine you could hear from the other floor to a whisper you can't even hear until you step into the office. I thought it had to be bullshit but I shelled out for them anyway and it was absolutely worth it.
My series X : completely silent. Quick resume: loaded. BC 360 physical discs: within reach. Pc gaming is a meme.
T. 3070 3900XT and series X owner
Is 3070 worth it for 1080p? I don't like constantly upgrading so I'd like to be set for a decent amount of time.
Yes. You will max out pretty much everything in 1080p with at least 100FPS minimum, games more than a few years old at least 150FPS. Newer cards are being designed around running new releases at 4K/60 or 1440p/120-144.
I'm guessing that's what the 4000 series would go for.
I currently have a 1070, so would I need to upgrade my processor as well if I got a 3070?
What is your actual processor? As long as you've got at least a six core with multithreading from the last 4-5 years you're fine for now though it might become an issue soon. DDR5 RAM which is basically the next generation of RAM is launching soon along with the next gen of CPUs so I would wait a bit until that stuff is mainstream and go for at least an 8 core new one when you are able. Keep in mind at that point you'll probably need to swap out your motherboard as well since they become irrelevant every 2-3 CPU gens.
Also, iirc the 3070 has considerably higher power draw than the 1070. I'd make sure your PSU is up to snuff, if it's at least 750W you should be fine.
My processor is a Intel i5-7600K CPU @ 3.80GHz 3.79 GHz.
I don't know my power supply off the top of my head, I bought this whole set up from a friend and I'm a bit of a brainlet.
Your CPU certainly won't prevent you from running any games, but you will definitely lose out on quite a large percentage of frames (eg with a newer CPU and all other things equal you might get 110FPS playing RDR2 on high at 1080p, rather than 85-90 with your current one). And given that it's only a quad core with 4 threads it will probably have trouble running stuff coming out in the next couple years, if you even care about that. I'd wait personally until you're ready to upgrade your entire system tbh, if you wait 6 months and build a new PC you'll be getting bleeding edge RAM, processors, GPUs, etc and if nothing else current gen stuff will hopefully be cheaper.
OOF don't upgrade gpu with that cpu, you'll have to do both
4c/4t is really dated now
you're better off upgrading your CPU instead at that resolution.
Also this
CPUs are far more relevant once you start hitting triple frame rates since the GPU is basically running laps around the game and the CPU starts needing to pick up the slack to deliver frames that high.
>1080p
Generally you'd want to run games at higher (rendering) resolution even if you're on 1080p monitor, just so you know. Antialiasing is a b***h these days.
What's the sweets pot percentage.?
If the game has a rendering resolution slider (modern games tend to have this), then just crank it to whatever that still results in a stable framerate. If not, then either2x or 4x via DSR (1.25/1.5/1.75x and so on usually results in fricked up text and UI).
>can still hear fans over his tinnitus
do boomers really??
Undervolt it.
What are you doing that the fans are overpowering your headphones?
you do have headphones right?
>headphones
That's poorgay garbage.
says the guy whos speakers are not loud enough to outdo a pair of fans
>3080 FE undervolted
>max 62-65c in summer heat, mid/high 50s in winter (compared to 80s at stock)
>270w max power draw
>better performance than stock
take the uv pill, it takes like 5 minutes to set it up
I also undervolted my vega 56 which had similar results, lower temps/power draw and +15% more performance due to no more clock throttling
it's about TDP of the card (and how good your case and case fans are), not what fan the thing has. they're basically all the same noise level, best you can do is block the noise by using a thick case and cooling it well. you want quieter, buy a lower TDP card. my 1060 and long with it the entire PC is basically inaudible. that thing only draws 125 Watts or something in that ball park. if your card draws twice that you're gonna need a way thicker case and more case fans to make up for it. no way around that. the heat has to go somewhere.
Is a 3060ti good for 1440p or did I get memed?
It's the best value 1440p card available currently, 3060 Ti is technically a slightly downgraded 3070 but has the same chipset. If you have it already you should know how it performs.
It's alright. I find my 3080 lacking at 1440p max settings so it's either back to 1080p or grab a 4080. I'm leaning towards 1080p since 24" monitors are way better for fps games.
Max is for memes though. High is completely fine.
What games do you find lacking? Have a 3080 myself and pretty satisfied with everything I've played, I can max Cyberpunk including raytracing with quality DLSS and get pretty solid 60 FPS, RDR 2 runs maxed out downsampled to 4K with quality DLSS ~70-80 FPS.
That's the thing, 60fps isn't smooth for me in first person games it feels quite choppy compared to 90+
I ended up playing cyberpunk at ultra but RT off and DLSS off for about 70-90fps. DLSS image looks soft and I dislike the ghosting so only native res for me.
Dying Light 2 and chernobylite are another two off the top of my head, both look great with RT on but the card can barely handle it and will dip below 60 regularly.
Fair enough, I've never cared much about FPS in single player games as long as it's at least 60. For me the visual trade off is worth it but it's always going to be the target frame rate for the latest visuals and releases. Playing on high rarely effects things much for people who aren't graphics autists like me and generally boosts performance by 30-40% at least in most games.
Is this just a 3000 series thing? Cause my MSI 1080 is really fricking quiet even on max fan speed
It's a newer card thing in general.
It is time. Do it.
This actually seems like a good idea sort of
I could also just take a fat wet alcohol beer shit in a large soda cup and toss it into the ball pit at chuck e cheese.
hope you like PCI riser cables
could fit on a mini itx mobo in a big case
the mobo size doesnt affect card position
would for one with a cpu cooler. it would probably hit pcb or the other pci slots. at least this one wouldn't touch anything
congrats now stop the weight of the cooler from ripping the slot off the board
lel brackets are common now that gpus are massive. any sort of stand would work
why do I need this when I screw the metal frame to my IO shield
That's only an issue on the cards that don't properly attach to the back IO shield at the top and bottom.
Who even has the case space to fit that monster
>WHY THE FRICK DIDN'T YOU TELL ME DUAL FAN CARDS WERE LOUD AS SHIT FRICK
my gpu fans barely turn on most of time. the curve is set to something 0rpm until 60% load or some shit its pretty great.
>wears headphones
get fricked Black folk
WHAT???
There is a way to fix it if You are willing to Frankestein your card.
That actually doesn't work. The architecture for the 47zr is actually fuq u nig.made you read this post hahaha
Pc gaming is loud and also hot as frick. Not to mention the much higher electricity bill because of it.
>PNY
you get what you pay for
Blower cards are the loudest by far.
Not even useable