What a challenging question! How do you even construct a computer these days?
What a challenging question! How do you even construct a computer these days?
Currently, GPU availability is limited due to the transition between generations. However, in December they were abundant and discounted. At around 300 dollars, a local Microcenter carries the 3060. I’d likely find something comparable or similar models like the b570 or b580 from Intel.
https://www.microcenter.com/product...d-...phics-card
A lot of misinformation is circulating.
Ending support for Windows 10 doesn’t mean your computer will stop functioning.
It simply indicates that new features won’t be added to the 10 version.
The majority of security threats stem from social engineering tactics through email.
Vram functions somewhat similarly to real RAM; having enough is sufficient.
Discrete card manufacturers claim they have enough vram for their product performance.
Vram usage varies across Nvidia, AMD, and Intel drivers.
Don’t rely on vram as a performance measure or use it to compare products.
I definitely wouldn't go below 16gb. My current card seems to have 11gb. I've never assembled a new PC without getting all the components at once. It would be strange to build and then use this old 1080ti! I think I'd know the bottleneck if I could. Also, avoiding water would require some thought. At least it would prevent me from needing a 14th slot GPU. Fans are much simpler, though.
I'm glad to hear that about December. I was a bit confused about the timing. Thanks.
If I were to take on a second job and earn extra income, what would be the usual time frame to purchase a 5080 at a fair price? I’m curious about whether I could locate a 40 or 30 series card at stores like Best Buy or a Micro Center within a few months. Jay suggests that Nvidia is currently misleading people about 40 series pricing.
In my area, individuals typically purchase PC parts online rather than visiting physical stores, mainly to avoid scams. Also, hold off on buying graphics cards just yet; consider waiting until the 28th to see if AMD will release a good product.
AMD will remain a budget option just like before. They’ll charge the same as the Nvidia version, but with fewer features and those existing ones will be inferior and possibly faulty for at least two years.
I just checked on amd cards and found that a 7900xtx is available. However, it seems like there are no listings online and it's also out of stock.
They're easy to locate and they were priced similarly to a 4080, but it quickly melted once you turned on RT. It's easily outperformed by a 4070 at about half the cost. Consider that DLSS performs better than FSR, frame generation existed, and AMD cards weren't competitive at that event, so they should have been around $800.
I purchased my 7900xtx in December for $800, which was the lowest price I've ever seen them. That said, I was curious about the 5080 and noticed my local Microcenter site. I believe the excitement around the 5090 and 5080 caused a rush, and when those sold out fast, many people grabbed any high-end cards they could find. Around that time, it looks like the last of the 7900 xt and xtx models disappeared from stock.