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DISCLAIMER: If you are reading this and you just wanna comment something like "nobody cares" or "just google it", then please don't bother commenting I'm talking to you, Vinscool!
(Unless you wanna actually help, then please do)
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View attachment 160520
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Anyway, the title is pretty self explanatory.
I’m looking for a good GPU. The two GPUs (chipsets) I’m in between are these ones here:
RX Vega 64
vs.
RTX 2070
BUT HOLD UP,
The RTX 2070 would be the obvious choice on paper.
-I’m not going to be mining or anything, just gaming.
-Nearly identical preformance for nearly $100 less.
-Ray tracing stuff to be utilized in the future
-The list goes on.
I was only looking at RTX 2070 models for a while and found that the best one was an MSI model for $530.
(there are cheaper ones but they wear out and preform much worse (like windforce)).
HERES THE ISSUE;
The whole point of getting better GPUs is to have a smooth performance, right?
Well that’s why G-Sync exists. It prevents screen tearing and stutters without adding any input lag (like V-sync in games do).
G-sync is meant for use with high end nVidia cards (like the 2070). G-Sync does not work with AMD GPUs, they use Freesync
The issue here is that G-Sync Monitors cost a massive amount of money, while FreeSync monitors are way less expensive.
To put it in perspective, a 1080p 144hz curved monitor that has FreeSync costs $199, while a G-Sync monitor with the same 1080p 144hz spec costs $350.
It’s fucking awful.
It’s the reason why I started looking into AMDs GPUs in the first place. I want to dodge nVidia’s greedy G-Sync tax while still getting the preformance I want.
Thus, we got a Vega 64.
Here’s the thing; Vega 64 cards are really hard to shop for.
Here’s what i mean by that,
The RTX 2070 ranges in price from $475 to about $580. This is the manufacturers build different models of the card with the same chipset.
-Gigabyte’s cheaply made Windforce model is $475
-MSI’s enthusiast grade model is $580
This makes it pretty simple to pick your model in the 2070s lineup of cards.
VEGA 64 IS NOT LIKE THIS.
For these, the range in price goes from $450 - $850. What the fuck.
All the benchmarks look relatively balanced between the $450 model and the $850 model, so, why such dramatic price difference?
If I’m not mistaken, it’s purely because of GPU mining.
And the more expensive cards can mine better than the much cheaper ones.
That’s fine and all, but it makes it hard to find a Vega 64 that has good gaming preformance, lasts a long time, and ISNT meant for mining.
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SO HERE'S MY QUESTION TO YOU;
Is there a Vega 64 that I can get for $550 or under that is meant PURELY for gaming?
Or should I just get a RTX 2070 and pay $150 more as the G-Sync Tax (fucking nVidia greed).
If there is a Vega 64 that suits my needs but is, like, $600 then that’s fine too, as long as I can dodge that Monitor tax without over-paying then I am happy.
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[P.S.]: to make my blogs more cutesy I wanna make a song recommendation at the end of them all.
The song for today is:
“The One” - by LiMP BiZkiT.
[P.P.S.]: Ryzen is awesome, Intel can go piss on a wire.
[P.P.P.S.]: here’s my build as of now:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jkyYFt
[P.P.P.P.S.]: Shoutout to Dionicio
[P.P.P.P.P.S.]: okay im done lol
DISCLAIMER: If you are reading this and you just wanna comment something like "nobody cares" or "just google it", then please don't bother commenting I'm talking to you, Vinscool!
(Unless you wanna actually help, then please do)
———
View attachment 160520
———
Anyway, the title is pretty self explanatory.
I’m looking for a good GPU. The two GPUs (chipsets) I’m in between are these ones here:
RX Vega 64
vs.
RTX 2070
BUT HOLD UP,
The RTX 2070 would be the obvious choice on paper.
-I’m not going to be mining or anything, just gaming.
-Nearly identical preformance for nearly $100 less.
-Ray tracing stuff to be utilized in the future
-The list goes on.
I was only looking at RTX 2070 models for a while and found that the best one was an MSI model for $530.
(there are cheaper ones but they wear out and preform much worse (like windforce)).
HERES THE ISSUE;
The whole point of getting better GPUs is to have a smooth performance, right?
Well that’s why G-Sync exists. It prevents screen tearing and stutters without adding any input lag (like V-sync in games do).
G-sync is meant for use with high end nVidia cards (like the 2070). G-Sync does not work with AMD GPUs, they use Freesync
The issue here is that G-Sync Monitors cost a massive amount of money, while FreeSync monitors are way less expensive.
To put it in perspective, a 1080p 144hz curved monitor that has FreeSync costs $199, while a G-Sync monitor with the same 1080p 144hz spec costs $350.
It’s fucking awful.
It’s the reason why I started looking into AMDs GPUs in the first place. I want to dodge nVidia’s greedy G-Sync tax while still getting the preformance I want.
Thus, we got a Vega 64.
Here’s the thing; Vega 64 cards are really hard to shop for.
Here’s what i mean by that,
The RTX 2070 ranges in price from $475 to about $580. This is the manufacturers build different models of the card with the same chipset.
-Gigabyte’s cheaply made Windforce model is $475
-MSI’s enthusiast grade model is $580
This makes it pretty simple to pick your model in the 2070s lineup of cards.
VEGA 64 IS NOT LIKE THIS.
For these, the range in price goes from $450 - $850. What the fuck.
All the benchmarks look relatively balanced between the $450 model and the $850 model, so, why such dramatic price difference?
If I’m not mistaken, it’s purely because of GPU mining.
And the more expensive cards can mine better than the much cheaper ones.
That’s fine and all, but it makes it hard to find a Vega 64 that has good gaming preformance, lasts a long time, and ISNT meant for mining.
———
SO HERE'S MY QUESTION TO YOU;
Is there a Vega 64 that I can get for $550 or under that is meant PURELY for gaming?
Or should I just get a RTX 2070 and pay $150 more as the G-Sync Tax (fucking nVidia greed).
If there is a Vega 64 that suits my needs but is, like, $600 then that’s fine too, as long as I can dodge that Monitor tax without over-paying then I am happy.
———
[P.S.]: to make my blogs more cutesy I wanna make a song recommendation at the end of them all.
The song for today is:
“The One” - by LiMP BiZkiT.
[P.P.S.]: Ryzen is awesome, Intel can go piss on a wire.
[P.P.P.S.]: here’s my build as of now:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jkyYFt
[P.P.P.P.S.]: Shoutout to Dionicio
[P.P.P.P.P.S.]: okay im done lol
