*Official Benchmark Thread* - Post it here or it didn't happen :D

[electrosoft]

14 hours ago, Mr. Fox said:

I wonder how many that had melted connectors were installed in challenging situations where space was abnormally limited and smart cable management was either very difficult or even impossible.  We never know the entire story behind the photos and YouTube videos. User error includes choosing to install the GPU in an environment where its survival is unlikely.

 

The examples of Radeon GPUs with melted connectors really dispel the notion that it was due to excessive load because those GPUs are incapable of drawing more power than the cables and connectors can handle.

 

There is definitely some user error in the equation along with inherent balancing issues. Luckily with something like the WireView Pro II we now have a proper tool just in case to monitor balancing AND it can handle higher loads along with a serious warranty.

 

Once shipped, it definitely dims the light on the Astral a bit.

 

1 hour ago, Papusan said:

Only God knows how many cards being RMA due the fragile 12VHPWR connector/cable. I expect what we see from different forums is just the tip of the iceberg. And not all post on reddit either as you can see. And neither do you need to have 5090 to melt the tiny trash

 

They all sucks. Doesn't matter if its Nvidia tech or from AMD's gaming team

 

What did MSI do right with its cable management design?

 

 

 

 

 

AMD made a major mistake and damage control is in overdrive.

 

The sad part is if the tech media and users hadn't responded so negatively they would have continued with this business as usual.

 

They may change course but the destination is still set and that doesn't bode well.

 

Like Steve said in the video, "I said earlier this year don't %*%*% up AMD!" That's all they had to do. They had the momentum and actually sold way more 9070xt/9070 cards than expected and had their best sales ever in quite awhile then proceed to make dumb mistakes like this.

 

 

[electrosoft]

5090 Stock is severely drying up and base prices are up

 

These are all sold and shipped by vs BB and Egg having their "marketplace" BS. BB is new to the game but they need to have an option to tick "Sold and shipped by BB" as you have to now wade through everything to find which models are sold by them.

 

MC has 4 models in stock. Cheapest = $2999.99

Egg has 4 models in stock. Cheapest = $2849.99

BB has 3 models in stock. Cheapest = $2999.99

Amazon is all over the map as always. Cheapest = $2649.99 (Master)

 

I'm sure those Masters will sell out just like they did on BB. If anyone is in the market for a 5090 atm, sooner than later is at hand....

 

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Memory prices are absolutely bonkers stupid right now. So glad I bought that backup set of Kingspec 8400 M die 2x24GB sticks in June on the recommendation of @Mr. Fox for $140. They're actually a hair better than my TG 2x24GB 8200 sticks I picked up in July 2024 for $278.99 which are now $329.99.....

 

The Patriot 8200 sticks I bought and returned because they couldn't even do 8000 without erroring out on TM5 were $189.99 and now are $274.99.

 

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Just placed my order for the WireView Pro II. Only FedEx is available for S&H no DHL so this should be fun when it eventually ships.....

 

I'll switch my wiring up then to bottom run cable versus the top/over style I use now since the Vanguard uses the normal clip (non reverse) WV2

 

 

[Mr. Fox]

4 hours ago, electrosoft said:

5090 Stock is severely drying up and base prices are up

 

These are all sold and shipped by vs BB and Egg having their "marketplace" BS. BB is new to the game but they need to have an option to tick "Sold and shipped by BB" as you have to now wade through everything to find which models are sold by them.

 

MC has 4 models in stock. Cheapest = $2999.99

Egg has 4 models in stock. Cheapest = $2849.99

BB has 3 models in stock. Cheapest = $2999.99

Amazon is all over the map as always. Cheapest = $2649.99 (Master)

 

I'm sure those Masters will sell out just like they did on BB. If anyone is in the market for a 5090 atm, sooner than later is at hand....

 

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Memory prices are absolutely bonkers stupid right now. So glad I bought that backup set of Kingspec 8400 M die 2x24GB sticks in June on the recommendation of @Mr. Fox for $140. They're actually a hair better than my TG 2x24GB 8200 sticks I picked up in July 2024 for $278.99 which are now $329.99.....

 

The Patriot 8200 sticks I bought and returned because they couldn't even do 8000 without erroring out on TM5 were $189.99 and now are $274.99.

 

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Just placed my order for the WireView Pro II. Only FedEx is available for S&H no DHL so this should be fun when it eventually ships.....

 

I'll switch my wiring up then to bottom run cable versus the top/over style I use now since the Vanguard uses the normal clip (non reverse) WV2

 

 

I should just sell both of my monster computers locally for about $5K each and be done with PCs, LOL. None of these parts are worth buying at current prices.

 

It feels almost like part of the evil plan to make us all "own nothing and be happy" whether we like it or not.

@Raiderman had better snag a 5080 now and not wait for the "Super" version that will likely sell for 5090 prices, or maybe even more.

 

[Raiderman]

4 hours ago, electrosoft said:

5090 Stock is severely drying up and base prices are up

 

These are all sold and shipped by vs BB and Egg having their "marketplace" BS. BB is new to the game but they need to have an option to tick "Sold and shipped by BB" as you have to now wade through everything to find which models are sold by them.

 

MC has 4 models in stock. Cheapest = $2999.99

Egg has 4 models in stock. Cheapest = $2849.99

BB has 3 models in stock. Cheapest = $2999.99

Amazon is all over the map as always. Cheapest = $2649.99 (Master)

 

I'm sure those Masters will sell out just like they did on BB. If anyone is in the market for a 5090 atm, sooner than later is at hand....

 

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Memory prices are absolutely bonkers stupid right now. So glad I bought that backup set of Kingspec 8400 M die 2x24GB sticks in June on the recommendation of @Mr. Fox for $140. They're actually a hair better than my TG 2x24GB 8200 sticks I picked up in July 2024 for $278.99 which are now $329.99.....

 

The Patriot 8200 sticks I bought and returned because they couldn't even do 8000 without erroring out on TM5 were $189.99 and now are $274.99.

 

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Just placed my order for the WireView Pro II. Only FedEx is available for S&H no DHL so this should be fun when it eventually ships.....

 

I'll switch my wiring up then to bottom run cable versus the top/over style I use now since the Vanguard uses the normal clip (non reverse) WV2

 

 

I wont pay $2k for a gpu let alone those prices. Gpu+waterblock+thermal paste/pads. I have a 5080 in my cart, but I cannot seem to justify it. The 5080 is only marginally better than the 7900xtx.

[Papusan]

46 minutes ago, Raiderman said:

I wont pay $2k for a gpu let alone those prices. Gpu+waterblock+thermal paste/pads. I have a 5080 in my cart, but I cannot seem to justify it. The 5080 is only marginally better than the 7900xtx.

 

Then see if you can find an open box with 5080 for around $800-825. Not a penny above. Or even better like $750-775. That is closer to what it's worth.