Neoprod
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Free-sync monitors also work with Nvidia GPU's as of last year. I think the only problem is it disables HDR in variable refresh rate mode but my monitor doesn't have HDR so what me worry.
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Free-sync monitors also work with Nvidia GPU's as of last year. I think the only problem is it disables HDR in variable refresh rate mode but my monitor doesn't have HDR so what me worry.
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Thanks old man
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AOC CQ27G2 27" WQHD (2560x1440) 144Hz 1ms VA 1500R Curved FreeSync HDR Gaming Desktop Monitor - Wootware
Buy AOC CQ27G2 27" WQHD (2560x1440) 144Hz 1ms VA 1500R Curved FreeSync HDR Gaming Desktop Monitor at Wootware with fast shipping & superb service.
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Not too sure what HDR is haha
Neoprod
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AOC CQ27G2 27" WQHD (2560x1440) 144Hz 1ms VA 1500R Curved FreeSync HDR Gaming Desktop Monitor - Wootware
Buy AOC CQ27G2 27" WQHD (2560x1440) 144Hz 1ms VA 1500R Curved FreeSync HDR Gaming Desktop Monitor at Wootware with fast shipping & superb service.
Not too sure what HDR is haha
That's actually the monitor I'm using right now...it's pretty good for the price. It's a Free-sync Premium model which means it has low frame-rate compensation to eliminate stutter. That comes in handy if your GPU isn't able to maintain the 48fps at the low end of the variable refresh rate window which is 48-144hz.
The HDR bit is misleading - the monitor's peak brightness doesn't get high enough for it to be HDR400-compliant let alone HDR1000. It's still plenty bright - 60% is enough for me for desktop use. I set it a little higher in games.
You can read the reviews people have left on Wootware too, btw
Freesync is my new favorite thing.
Quick question - AMD recommends a 750w PSU for the 6800XT. I am certain that a 550w PSU will do fine (with say, a 5800X) and will ensure that the PSU will operate at 80% load and in so doing, maximize efficiency. Right?
Who am I to argue with Dr. Lisa Su?
Quick question - AMD recommends a 750w PSU for the 6800XT. I am certain that a 550w PSU will do fine (with say, a 5800X) and will ensure that the PSU will operate at 80% load and in so doing, maximize efficiency. Right?
Who am I to argue with Dr. Lisa Su?
ViciousClone
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I believe 650w should be fine. 550w is a bit low
Rather have extra W's in the tank, coming short can give you all kinds of issues.
I have a 1080ti ( Well the one fan stopped working and rectron is sending a new unit on Monday-probably going to sell it now for a 3080 or 6800 ) that needs 300-350w on peak power. I believe this falls in the space of the new rtx3000 and amd's 6800xt power range. And i'm running this on a 650w psu
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Guess amd did ok lol
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The Voice
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Different review I saw had the 6800XT and 3080 almost neck-and-neck on Dirt 5. Some titles the 3080 still wiped the floor with the 6800XT, and it was the opposite on other titles.
I guess we'll have to wait for more mature drivers to see what I can actually do. But nice to see AMD have finally released something worthwhile again.
I guess we'll have to wait for more mature drivers to see what I can actually do. But nice to see AMD have finally released something worthwhile again.
Fulcrum29
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I guess my mind is made up, going 5600X and 6800 XT, only buying in Feb.
As seen AMD is not strong with ray tracing, but that is okay at this point in time though I have seen how Watch Dogs 3 look with ray tracing on which is simply said, impressive.
As seen AMD is not strong with ray tracing, but that is okay at this point in time though I have seen how Watch Dogs 3 look with ray tracing on which is simply said, impressive.
Fulcrum29
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It depends on the resolution. AMD is doing superb at 1080p and 1440p, but goes blow-by-blow with Nvidia at higher resolutions. Competitive and semi-competitive players will love AMD here.
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Exciting times indeed. I was considering going for a next gen console, but I've since decided to upgrade my pc.
Current specs (that matter) are: Ryzen 5 1600, B350 mobo with a 1060 6GB.
A few questions - If I wanted a newer Ryzen, would I have to change to the board? And if I put a 3070 in it, would I be bottlenecked by the R5 1600?
I mainly game on 1440p 144hz, but I would like to run a cable to my lounge TV one of these days, so a setup that would run a decent-ish 4k capability is what I am ultimately after.
What you guys think, GPU enough or nah?
Current specs (that matter) are: Ryzen 5 1600, B350 mobo with a 1060 6GB.
A few questions - If I wanted a newer Ryzen, would I have to change to the board? And if I put a 3070 in it, would I be bottlenecked by the R5 1600?
I mainly game on 1440p 144hz, but I would like to run a cable to my lounge TV one of these days, so a setup that would run a decent-ish 4k capability is what I am ultimately after.
What you guys think, GPU enough or nah?
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What games are you playing? As my 1660ti didn't like 1440p 144hz, my 2060 super does a bit better.
There are report of Ryzen 5000 working on B350 boards but it isn’t officially supported.
Your best step would be a GPU upgrade first, then a motherboard and CPU upgrade later. Not sure about bottleneck if, though I reckon it would be. I know a 3600 supports a 3080 just fine without any real bottleneck if, but the 1600 is a fair bit older. Still, GPU first, CPU after.
Fulcrum29
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Linus said it best in his conclusion, AMD is back, but they haven't toppled Nvidia, yet,
Monitor wise - I have a DELL S2721DGF. Great 1440p 165hz monitor.....Get excellent reviews on Wootware and Hardware-unboxed gives it a lot of praise.....Cont go wrong if you looking for a solid 1440p high refresh rate monitor....
Fulcrum29
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Those scores will need to be redone once Nvidia releases their BAR utilisation implementation. We know now that SAM isn't unique to architecture, it is simply what AMD dubbed as their implementation. The only reason it exists now is that it was only recently made available in Windows 10. I guess the 3080 will take back that what was lost to the 6800 XT once Nvidia includes it with their driver.
According to Nvidia, it is also compatible with both PCIe 3 and PCIe 4. Sadly it will only be enabled on Ampere, but I see people are already begging AMD to enable it across the board.
Neoprod
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Another thing is Nvidia says it works with Intel and AMD cpus for Ampere...so AMD locking their version to X570 / B550 + 5000 series CPU leaves a bit of a bad taste in the mouth. Are we already seeing anti-consumer behaviour from the former underdog?
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Those scores without SAM on Intel setup. Don't want to make the 3090 buyers feel too bad lol
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Yeah. I mainly play Dota 2. The 1060 6gb doesn't struggle at 1440p cause I'm sure Dota 2 could run on some modern calculators. I get drops of 90fps (in team fight) to 140fps+ if in jungle.
Def gonna consider flogging the 1600 combo out for a board that supports the newer ryzens and consider either the 3070 or 3080.
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