I'm going to be buying a 5080 this weekend, and i'm deciding between the Aorus master, and the astral non-oc.
Prices in Canadian Dollar
The price of the aorus CAD$2250, and the Astral is CAD$2600
Which would you recommend? I'm planning on keeping it for 6+ years, so I'd like to know which one would be better long-term, and what your experiences are. Thank you!
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I really want a 5090 liquid cooled card but they are all sold out, so I’m having to settle for the gigabyte geforce rtx 5080 aorus xtreme waterforce. I’ve heard that some gigabyte 5080 cards are rubbish and don’t last long. Is this true?
Above, is a mock up of what I want in the end
I bought an open box Gigabyte Aero 5070 ti a few days ago at Microcenter and am still in the return window. They just discounted the Zotac from $1300 to $950 and they are new. It feels like with how similar the cards are it's probably worth the $100 savings + new card but wanted to see if I am missing anything.
Edit: Took it back and bought the Zotac.
Just a heads up I don't understand all that much of PC hardware and all my life I have been with an AMD. A friend is willing to help me upgrade my PC. He told me that for graphics performance Nvidia is the way and warned me about the 16 pin connector of Hell. Even he doesn't know how to upgrade his own machine so I wanted to ask the community. Why do you buy GPUs with that connector when you consciously know it's a massive issue and a gamble if your GPU will fry or not. Not only are we paying ludicrous price for it but it comes out faulty from the factory. I heard they also removed the ability to monitor the temperature of the hottest spot. It all begins with the more demanding games and I get it. You want to game on 4k, 8k whatever but is the risk worth it? Why should we think of ways to fix something that shouldn't be a problem altogether? Shouldn't we demand for a more reliable GPU that we can use for years (because prices are not getting lower anyway) instead of relying on warranty? Same goes for AMD because their cards also use that same connector.
About to buy one and was wondering If any knows any reviews of this card and how it is as brand
As someone who have been using a 5070 Ti SFF card over a year now who played and finished around 50+ games with stock, undervolting and overclocking. I have found these three profiles to be completely stable for my silicon.
• 2900 MHz @890mV -> 2887 MHz effective
• 3050 MHz @950mV -> 2970-3030 MHz effective
• 3200 MHz @995mV -> 3120-3195 MHz effective
So far the increment in performance over each profiles is around 2-5% at best, while compared to stock I get around +7-15 fps based on games
But honestly I hate the idea of keep switching profiles for the types of games so I always ended up using the first profile i.e 2900 MHz @890mV
But recently as i played and finished two games :
> The last of us part 2
> A Plague Tale : Requiem
I found this very profile to be very unstable which led to random crash and for which I now have switched to this method of overclock + undervolting i.e
• + 350-375 on Core
• + 2000 on memory
• 83% PL (Max 255W)
Why this ?
- This keeps temps max upto 65°c even at 4K games
- Clockspeed seems slightly on the higher side now (2910-3150Mhz) even on same load
- It fixes stuttering issues
I use Inno3D X3 OC 5070 Ti SFF (100% PL capped) and even though I have no aircon, play in hot ambient my temps management is pretty good i feel as my card never once touched 70°c, as even on stock + oc it stays like 60-68°c.
So what's the best way to undervolt ? Am I missing something here ?
Also i recently tried to do +420 on core which gave me 3225 MHz avg on games while keeping power draw within 290-300W , but later after sometime it crashed, so do you guys think using Mvolt + can fix this issue ?
So, please give your suggestions, pretty sure there are many who have experimented a lot with their cards
Planning to invest in a new laptop for school but I'd like to play the odd game. I know the Blackwell's aren't really designed for gaming but I'd like something on the robust/power saving end for toting around. It's likely I'll be doing some work with software and data analysis.
so in summary, an ideal balance between a robust, power saving, performance (these don't not to be extreme), with some gaming.
I was leaning between the following:
HP ZBOOK X G1i 16 (on sale, hence the temptation)
or
HP OMNIBOOK 7
Any advice appreciated.
After of years of being oblivious, I realized my Asus TUF 4090 suffers from a serious hot spot (Port Royal 73c gpu, 103c hotspot).
With the goal of maximizing longevity given the current state of GPU / pc component markets, I'll be repasting with PTM7950 which I've seen a lot of positive comments on.
TLDR/Question in the title: what are the chances that the thermal pads on the memory will need to be replaced as well?
has anyone repasted a 4090 recently (i.e. after 4 years of close to daily use) that could chime in on this?
I have a 4090 FE bought from LDLC Europe on January 2024. I've been using it since then without any issues. My PSU is a Corsair RM1000e, and I'm using the 12vhpwr cable that came with the PSU, the one without the "600W" marking.
Recently I bought a Thermal Grizzly WireView Pro 2, because I like the idea of per-pin monitoring and additional protection, and also because I initially thought that my GPU warranty had already expired in Jan 2026, but according to the ldlc invoice, the warranty lasts for 3 years, until Jan 2027.
However, I'm now wondering whether I should install it or return it. My main concern is that the product introduce another physical connection between the PSU cable and the GPU, which is another potential point of failure.
Would you consider the installation worth introducing another connector into an otherwise trouble-free setup? Money isn't a factor here, I'm trying to choose the safest option.
A third option would be return it now and buy it again at the end of the warranty, to gain max benefit of the 2-year coverage from Thermal Grizzly, without overlapping "warranties". What do you think?
My 3080 is on its last legs and I’m so tempted to get a 5080 but I know I’ll regret it when the ti or super version comes out and knowing my luck it will right after I finally buy one. The extra performance and v ram would make it such a nice card if it ran maybe 20% better. Hoping for an msrp of $1250-$1500 which will mean I’ll get it for $1750 4 months after launch if I’m lucky. All this waiting is getting me ancy. I’m so close to pulling the trigger on 5080 and hope the v ram doesn’t screw me in 2-3 years.
Hello Everyone,
Lately I converted from AMD to Nvidia and there is a feature that I really miss from AMD which is having color profiles for each game.
Now, this is not what I've done here. I've kind of done it in a profile-changing way because I encountered another issue where I need a separate color profile for HDR and another for SDR, which was tedious to change around manually every time. So, I made this application, which is basically the same settings that you would find in NVIDIA Control Panel (brightness, which includes RGB adjustments, contrast, gamma, and digital vibrance), but with a way that you can save different profiles for different screens in the same interface.
I provided a screenshot of the interface feel free to try it and tell me what you think :)
I’ll start — I’ve only ever owned NVIDIA:
??? GT 120 → EVGA GTX 980 → EVGA GTX 980 Ti → ZOTAC GTX 1080 Ti → ZOTAC RTX 3080 Ti → ZOTAC RTX 5090
What did your GPU journey look like?
Although ASUS has been around much longer, it's been a whole 20 years since the Republic of Gamers was created to bring dedicated products with specs and features for gamers and enthusiasts. Earlier this year we brought back a modern motherboard in the style of our first ROG motherboard in the form of the ROG Crosshair 2006. Since then, we've rolled out a complete line of products honoring the ROG Saga – some completely new and some existing products with new colorways. These products include everything you need to setup a top-tier battlestation, including gaming chair, mouse, keyboard, router, and monitor. Gamers looking for a pre-built option have a selection of the ROG NUC 16, and a pairing of the ROG Ally and ROG XREAL R1 in Edition 20 designs. You can find the full listing of ROG Edition 20 products here:
https://rog.asus.com/content/rog-edition-20/
For the hardcore ROG enthusiasts, we also have this bundle, featuring each of the PC DIY components (sans CPU and memory) you need to build an epic showcase system. Separately, they include the following products:
Where to Buy:
These components will be available for purchase as part of a bundle that includes all the products. Although they may sell out from time to time, they are also restocked fairly quickly. You may find them at the following locations:
ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20
The ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20 is a masterpiece of engineering, visual flair, and performance. It features a curved AMOLED display that delivers dynamic 3D visuals and real-time data, and a transparent glass backplate. It also unleashes up to 800 watts with dual-power input via its detachable GC-HPWR adapter and a power supply. The card is meticulously cooled by a formidable quad-fan design, liquid metal, and vapor chamber for sustained peak performance.
Out of all the ROG Edition 20 products, the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20 might do the most to separate itself from its closest ROG sibling. Combining upgrades to the cooling, power, and aesthetic of the original, the Edition 20 becomes an instant collector's item – but still holds up to the stresses of power users pushing for records or long gameplay sessions.
6.67" Curved AMOLED Display - Starting with the 6.67-inch 2K curved AMOLED display, the Edition 20 brings your very own Times Square-like display to your PC. Located on the right-side of the card, it won't share optical space with other common display areas, such as the I/O cover on your motherboard or large screens on your CPU AIO cooler. It's your choice whether you want to use the space to bring content to life with naked-eye 3D effects, captivating visuals, or real-time vital system monitoring information.
Transparent Glass Backplate - In addition to the gold highlights throughout the design, the Edition 20 graphics card includes a transparent glass background adorned with subtle ROG accents, allowing you to look directly at the intricate PCB engineering beneath.
Cooling and Performance - Cooling and Performance - Fans of our ROG Astral cards already know the exceptional cooling that the heatsink design, quad-fan airflow, and the additional quality of life features (such as sensors) bring to make these cards a must for die-hard gaming enthusiasts. The Edition 20 graphics card brings even more to the table to make this amazing card capable of higher performance. The stock phase-change thermal pad is exchanged for liquid metal on the GPU die to enable incredible thermal e4fficiency and breakthrough performance. More importantly, we use an exclusive production method to contain the liquid metal within the die area for safe and reliable operation.
Dual Power Inputs - For those looking for extra power, the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20 supports the ASUS BTF design, with an upgraded dual-input power design to draw up to 800W when using an advanced BTF motherboard via the BTF Graphics Card High-Power Adapter along with a direct connection to your power supply via a 12V-2x6 cable. This can give you up to 10% more headroom for the most demanding gaming and overclocking performance.
GPU Tweak III - One of the best features to use with an ROG Astral card - and the Edition 20 is no different – is our GPU Tweak III software designed for overclocking, fan control, graphics card monitoring, leveling the card in the system, and detecting when there may be issues with your power cable.
Recently announced for GPU Tweak III is a new auto-shutdown safety feature for models that support Power Detector+ to protect against persistent high currents, such as the Edition 20 card. This feature is optional, but combined with the ROG Equalizer, this gives peace of mind for extreme protection while your system is running. Download GPU Tweak III here.
For further information, visit the product page here: https://rog.asus.com/graphics-cards/graphics-cards/rog-astral/rog-astral-rtx5090-o32g-gaming/
ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20 + ROG Ryujin 360 Edition 20 AIO CPU Cooler
For those who pay attention to ROG Crosshair motherboards, the ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20 motherboard may look similar to the ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial. There are indeed some similarities between the boards, such as the EATX size, PCIe Q-Latch, magnetic panels, extreme power stage design, dual USB4 40Gbps and dual Realtek 10G ethernet ports, and our new AIO Q-Connect designed for the included ROG Ryujin 360 Edition 20 cooler.
However, that's not enough to represent 20 years of ROG innovation. To take this board to the next level, we did the following:
Outside of these upgrades, the ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20 still maintains the best of our X870E motherboard lineup with a 24 (110A) + 2 (110A) + 2 (80A) power stage design, 10G LAN, WiFi 7 (320Hz), Server-Grade and NitroPath DRAM Technology, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II, AI Cache Boost, and the whole host of overclocking utilities designed for the AMD X870E platform. It also includes a wide-range of our most advanced EZ PC DIY components, such as the AIO Q-Connector, PCIe slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Release, Q-Antenna, and more.
For a full list of specs and features of the ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20, visit the Product Page and the Tech Specs page for more information.
ROG Ryujin 360 Edition 20
Within this ROG 20^(th) Edition bundle, one theme that's easy to overlook is cooling. Between the Edition 20 graphics card and the motherboard, many design optimizations have been made to ensure that owners of this collection can handle whatever they try to throw at it. The graphics card includes a thicker heatsink and liquid metal, while the motherboard uses copper heatsinks on the VRM, 3D vapor chamber heatsink over the primary M.2, ROG memory fan, and more. It would be remiss for the ROG engineers to forget about the other most important component for your CPU and your VRM - an exclusive AIO cooler.
Asetek EMMA 10th Gen Pump + Copper Heatsink - The ROG Ryujin 360 Edition 20 starts with an Asetek EMMA Gen10 V3Rx pump and a high-performance coldplate crafted from 99.95% high-purity copper. Between the copper heatsink and microfinned copper coldplate, it can lower MOSFET temperatures by up to 40C and lower CPU temperatures up to 10%. The AIO connects directly to the motherboard using our exclusive ASUS AIO Q-Connect, meaning you don't need to attach multiple wires or cables to get your cooler running or controlled.
40mm 360 Radiator - The 40mm-thick radiator uses a counter-cross flow hex to path the liquid to maximize heat dissipation surface area and thermal efficiency. From there, the fans rated up to 95.65 CFM with 5.71 mmH20 air pressure helps ensure your system is running as cool as the rest of this aesthetic.
Dual 6.67" AMOLED LCD - The showstopper here is the swivel dual 6.67" AMOLED LCD that can be adjusted to the perfect viewing angle. You can set the display to run its own visuals as a single or split screen, or use ASUS InfoHub to seamlessly synchronize visuals between the ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20 and the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20.
Choose between system monitoring options, exclusive ROG Edition 20 visuals, custom images or videos, or select preset options. ASUS InfoHub also allows you to turn off the screens and adjust the brightness.
For a full list of specs and features of the ROG Ryujin 360 Edition 20, visit the Product Page and the Tech Specs page for more information.
ROG Thor 3000W Titanium III Edition 20 (ROG Equalizer)
Fans of our ROG Thor III power supplies will recognize many of the features of the Edition 20. For example, in keeping with ROG Thor tradition, it includes GaN MOSFETs, ROG heatsinks, 0dB technology, a magnetic OLED display, our patented GPU-First intelligent voltage stabilizer, and a 10-Year warranty.
That's where the similarities end, however. On the Edition 20, the magnetic OLED display includes an extender, allowing you to place the screen in a position that might otherwise be blocked if it remained on the power supply. We've included the patented ROG Equalizer cable to help protect your graphics card with a PCIe Gen 5 power connector. This makes the Edition 20 power supply capable of handling any NVIDIA or AMD graphics card you might have.
The ROG Thor 3000W III Edition 20 is also a massive 3000W, which generally is designed for server implementations. Here, however, this means the power supply can support up to 4x GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards when on 220-240V inputs. For those who do not have a 220-240V input, the Edition 20 power supply includes a second A/C cable designed for 110V-120V environments, although the power supply will be limited to 1600W. The power supply automatically switches the input depending on the cable used.
For more information, visit the ROG Thor 3000W Titanium III Edition 20 Product Page or Tech Specs page for more information.
ROG GR20 Edition 20 Open Air Chassis
The ROG Edition 20 Components wouldn’t be complete without a mount to display their innovation, performance, and offer you multiple ways to display these products fit for the ROG legacy.
4mm Aluminum Alloy Frame - Starting with a reinforced 4mm-thick primarily aluminum-alloy frame, the ROG GR20 provides an open-air environment to leave nothing between you and your Edition 20 bundled components. Three different placement options allows you to keep your system vertical, horizontal, or at an angle. Easily move between an everyday system to a hardcore benching system. A reinforced graphics card bracket prevents your card from drooping, while an integrated crossflow fan provides consistent airflow no matter which orientation you use.
Cable management – The ROG GR20 keeps the cables hidden with a 36mm-wide compartment behind the motherboard, providing ample space despite the size of the chassis.
Modular I/O Panel – The ROG GR20 includes two USB 20GBps Type-C ports with support for 60W fast charging. The panel itself can be moved across a line to place the I/O ports in the most convenient place for you to use. Another bonus is a unified front panel header to simplify connecting these all-important pins.
Compatibility Measurements:
For more information about the ROG GR20 Edition 20, visit the Product Page or the Tech Specs to learn more.
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