Which game should you choose between Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy?
Which game should you choose between Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy?
Yeah, even I don't have much free time for gaming. I play it casually when I take a break from recording or rehearsing. I can see why. Time is really a big constraint these days.
Especially when we're working late. I didn't realize the RTX 4090 was such a toy!
Hahah... that's what my girl calls it. What can I say though... I've been using it since getting an Atari for Christmas in 1979. My first computer was an Amiga 500 in 1988.
I haven't really focused much on gaming except for MS Flight Sim after setting up my PC with the 3090 almost two and a half years ago. I skipped the 3090 Ti and didn't pay much attention to the 4090 release either.
That changed when I received an email a few weeks ago from NewEgg about having various cards in stock. I thought, "what? There are no scalper shortages anymore?"
I checked some reviews and saw that the 4090 was essentially a 50% improvement over the 3090, which convinced me to buy it. I added the 11900k upgrade for PCIE 4.0 even though I probably wouldn't have needed it otherwise. The 3.0 model doesn't seem to hurt the 4090 much... but what happened after selling the 10900k was only a $60 net cost for the upgrade.
Anyway, I've dusted off my gaming library again. I plan to stick with what I have for the next few years... My motherboard is maxed out and I'm comfortable with my current performance.
I'm still working on HL and recently started playing Elden Ring. My progress is turning into an addiction, and I'm buying games. I built a new PC with a 4090, but it didn't work well with the 11900k. I switched to AMD for the AM5 platform and got the 7950x3D and motherboard, which failed last weekend—three days after setup. Both had RMA service and were replaced successfully over the past four days. Redfall was free with my 4090 purchase and received Jedi Survivor after buying a Ryzen. Game launches are expected tomorrow. There are so many games but time is limited.
I believe Jedi Survivor has just been released, and most STEAM reviews are negative. This title seems like a strong fit for high-end systems. Many players have mentioned it uses a lot of VRAM and has CPU optimization problems, according to others who tested it. Personally, I don’t always trust user feedback. Still, I’m hoping the developers fix these issues quickly through an update or patch.
Also, how’s your AM5 setup performing after the latest BIOS/firmware upgrade? Some users are still reporting high voltage draw from the power supply.
I received the code from AMD this morning and downloaded the game before heading to work. I’ll look at it when I’m back and share my results. I didn’t originally intend to buy it, but since it’s free, I’ll give it a try. Redfall will be coming up in a few days... I got it with the 4090 purchase.
I don’t rely heavily on reviews either... because most people aren’t using the system I’m on. I’ve noticed several complaints about Hogwart’s and Last of Us, but both are running perfectly on mine at 4K 60 Ultra.
My board just released a BIOS update today, which I’ll install when I get home. The previous BIOS I was using—when my system failed—is no longer listed on the support page. It’s been working smoothly for the past five days since the rebuild, and NewEgg approved the RMA yesterday, so I should be all set.
FWIW, just wrapped up ELDEN RING! Almost all quests are finished, though a few remain. It was definitely a challenging experience to complete this game. In later stages I had to rely on a trainer or cheat engine to finish it properly.
Some boss and enemy encounters were particularly difficult, especially given my gaming abilities. I appreciate the open-world design of Elden Ring. The visuals are impressive, and seeing "creepy" enemies respawn at the "Site of Grace" is great—it also serves as a quick travel option and a checkpoint.
Speaking of Hogwarts Legacy, Jedi Survivor, and The Last of Us Part 1, I can't even play these anymore because they don't run on my old PC. It doesn't make sense to buy them unless they work on my current setup. (Except Hogwarts, which is better than the others.)
My PC is fine for now—it mostly handles older games without any issues. I’ll only try Hogwarts once I upgrade my system.
I only played the first few chapters or levels of Hogwarts on a high-end rig. The game is excellent, with great voice acting and character development.