So, who's getting a 5XXX series card?

[Kenrou]

Fair. Trying to remember who said what over many posts probably didn't help. From my perspective, I do NOT see a problem with the pricing. Doesn't mean I like it.

Don't worry, ED does the same (or at least used to ), and although I completely understand the point of "too many threads, too many replies", everyone should be able to agree that context is essential. Without it, arguments happen

From my perspective, I do NOT see a problem with the pricing. Doesn't mean I like it.

That's the entire issue, no one likes it

I'm in a tricky situation in that to give a recent example of where they may be off, I'd have to actually watch the content which I don't want to do. The older examples that lead me to that conclusion are faded from memory. It does feel like the mainstream gamer leaning tech tubers exist in a kind of bubble detached from the wider tech/PC space. Right now I don't actively follow any gaming focused tech tubers. Maybe I'm making problems for myself but sometimes I look in the comment section of Videocardz, and if I'm feeling really crazy, WCCF! I do wonder what happened to lead people to what they think, especially when it is usually very different to what I think. The masses are not a single entity, but for sure I'm often not finding myself in the majority.

100% agree, I mean, just look at Linus... But I keep him subscribed because even he at times has something fun/interesting to watch or hear in the background. And tech Jesus can be very boorish at times, but for the better part he does give good info, for example, he stays a bit half-joking with the parts bait and switch on the NZXT video, but does explain it in detail. I'm still firmly #TeamLeo though, everyone needs a favourite.

 

[EarthDog]

Ha! Don't bring me into this.. I just disagreed with the scalper/scammer/advert. statement and haven't said a word.

I couldn't care less how you value flagships in relation to that statement, LOLOL! If I took it out of context, my bad! But it felt like teh first sentence in post 26 didn't need much of a set up, lol.

 

[mackerel]

100% agree, I mean, just look at Linus... But I keep him subscribed because even he at times has something fun/interesting to watch or hear in the background.

This might be the time to mention I was recruited into LTT's ECC squad. I didn't ask to join, they asked me. They do want to improve accuracy so we get to review some (not all) content for factual accuracy before they release it. Generally we wont see anything under NDA/embargo for example.

Post magically merged: Dec 3, 2024

This is the Folding forum. Why are folks talking as if its the Nvidia forum? Lets keep the conversation tilted toward Folding.

Might be better to move this thread to GPU section since I don't think there is anything about folding in it.

 

[Kenrou]

This might be the time to mention I was recruited into LTT's ECC squad. I didn't ask to join, they asked me. They do want to improve accuracy so we get to review some (not all) content for factual accuracy before they release it. Generally we wont see anything under NDA/embargo for example.

Post magically merged: Dec 3, 2024

Might be better to move this thread to GPU section since I don't think there is anything about folding in it.

That's a good opportunity no? You might be able to make an honest man out of him and get a few new cool tech parts in the process (thinking 5k update or all the crap everyone takes from the "office)

 

[mackerel]

That's a good opportunity no? You might be able to make an honest man out of him and get a few new cool tech parts in the process (thinking 5k update or all the crap everyone takes from the "office)

It's unpaid, so I have questioned accepting that role! The main perk we get is essentially early access to content.

 

[dfonda]

Might be better to move this thread to GPU section since I don't think there is anything about folding in it.

We already have multiple 5090 threads in the GPU section. If it is in the Folding section it is for the Folding team, We don't need to designate it Folding. If a comment is made it should be in reference to buying a 5090 for folding.

Posts #22, 23 24. Why not do those in the Nvidia 5090 thread. Like AMD comments especially do not make sense in the Folding section. We don't care that much about them , other than to suggest folks not waste their time with them. As the performance for folding is poor.

 

[EarthDog]

Oye vey...

I'll get posts 22+ moved (minus monogeek's) to some random 5090 thread or start another when I got at a PC.

I'll admit, i didn't know it was in the folding forum either, lol. I just looked at the non descript title (and posts), lol. Post 6 had no idea and it turned from there, lol. Hardware TnL, this thread was off the rails early, mofos, lol.

 

[dfonda]

This might be the time to mention I was recruited into LTT's ECC squad. I didn't ask to join, they asked me. They do want to improve accuracy so we get to review some (not all) content for factual accuracy before they release it. Generally we wont see anything under NDA/embargo for example.

Post magically merged: Dec 3, 2024

Might be better to move this thread to GPU section since I don't think there is anything about folding in it.

Oye vey...

I'll get posts 22+ moved (minus monogeek's) to some random 5090 thread or start another when I got at a PC.

I'll admit, i didn't know it was in the folding forum either, lol. I just looked at the non descript title (and posts), lol. Post 6 had no idea and it turned from there, lol. Hardware TnL, this thread was off the rails early, mofos, lol.

Oh that's why. Yeah I never look at the sidebar I just look at the folding section to see what's up. I'm guessing everybody else did the same thing. Cuz everybody that posted has been here for years. And suddenly staggered into the folding section all thirsty for a crazy expensive new GPU which honestly should never be bought by gamers who have any sense.

What would be easier if the op just put folding in the name of the thread.

 

[EarthDog]

which honestly should never be bought by gamers who have any sense.

Lol, don't! Next you'll say those who do are suckered in by scammers or some other nonsense.

What would be easier if the op just put folding in the name of the thread.

Absolutely... or at least mention it in the first post that the scope is within the F@H realm.

I normally navigate on desktop with the new post and watched posts links. Gets the things that are new and that I've replied to.


Anyhoo, will clean up this growing mess in a couple of hours.

Edit: I found a gaggle of flagship gpu buyers!!

 

[Voodoo Rufus]

I already broke my rule of upgrading every other generation. I'm going to rock this 4080 Super as long as I can.

 

[dumpa]

Is it really true that Nvidia GPUs are better for folding?

 

[infinitevalence]

Is it really true that Nvidia GPUs are better for folding?

GPU Folding@Home PPD vs. Kilowatt Efficiency Rank List

Daily updated GPU PPD vs. KWh efficiency database to help educate folders on how their hardwares efficiency stacks up compard to other GPUs on Folding@Home.

folding.lar.systems

sure looks like it based on this data.

 

[Woomack]

The difference is huge. For example, the RX7900XTX at 350W gets 1/3 PPD of the RTX4070S at 200W. From the previous generation, the RX6800XT at 280W gets as much PPD as the RTX3060 at 150W.
The list in the link is not far from the truth, but some cards have weird results, like too low PPD or wattage taken from general specs and TDP instead of folding load. Most AMD cards have wattage close to TDP, and Nvidia cards have it lower. For example, RTX4070 is usually a 200W card (depending on the model) but folds at 150W. The RX6800XT that I have goes up to 280-290W, so it is less than its TDP, but the table suggests 250W. I was comparing it on multiple AMD and Nvidia cards at home.

 

[freeagent]

I also did not know this was in the folding section..

Le Sigh.

 

[EarthDog]

I also did not know this was in the folding section..

Le Sigh.

It isn't anymore.....since yesterday evening.

 

[DeadSmiley]

I already have a 4090 so I won't get a 5000 series card.

 

[macklin01]

Yeah, I mostly viewed the pending 5xxx release as an opportunity to upgrade to 4xxx. Moved from GTX 1050 Ti to RTX 1060 Ti. (I hold onto things for awhile!)

Made a nice boost in astrophotography postprocessing. I half wish I had gone for 4070 instead, but I didn't like the prices, extra-long cards, and increased power consumption. (And I didn't want an MSI card.)

If it weren't for needing CUDA, those 7900s look really good.

 

[unsafesteagle]

Yes

 

[yoadknux]

I would love to get my hands on an RTX 5090. The thing I'm not sure about though, is CPU bottleneck. I already saw this with my 4090 where gpu overclocking increases the scores in benchmark by like 10-12%, while in-game performance is increased by max 5%.
Cyberpunk, God Of War Ragnarok, Hitman 3 and other games I played recently were really cpu bottlenecked by my 14900k.
Maybe it's time to switch to an AMD cpu too

 

[mackerel]

I already saw this with my 4090 where gpu overclocking increases the scores in benchmark by like 10-12%, while in-game performance is increased by max 5%.

Might not be CPU limiting. 4090 is relatively speaking low on bandwidth ratio compared to what its cores can do. Relatively was the OC more on the core or VRAM?