gpu

Forum discussion tagged with gpu.
  1. alinathomas12

    Question Is it better to upgrade my CPU or my GPU for gaming?

    Hey everyone, I'm currently running a bit of an older setup and I'm looking to get a performance boost in newer games. I can't afford to upgrade my entire system right now, so I have to choose one major component. My current specs are: CPU: Intel Core i5-9600K GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060...
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    Question Quietest 9070 xt card?

    Just curious if there is one you think is quietest. I know strix used to be the one years ago but it has been a while since I've looked. Would love to see some db benchmarks.
  3. Kronos1996

    Discussion RDNA 5 + CDNA 4 Architectures Thread

    Now seems like a good time to start this discussion thread. Per AMD’s earnings call yesterday, CDNA 4 is coming out mid-2025. MI350 sounds like it uses the new architecture with the same packaging/platform while MI400 is a top to bottom redesign. RDNA 5 seems to be 18 months away minimum (late...
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    Future of AMD's GPU business.

    I used to like AMD gpus, I'm not that active in gaming any more though. Lately I come across more and more news that AMD's GPU business is not sustainable, and they can't compete anymore. What do the enthusiasts think? Would you buy a AMD gpu now? Is it possible that they don't have a future...
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    Question What GPUs would work well with my i7-4790?

    Hey there! I'm new here and looking for reliable information. I'm flexible and willing to consider other possibilities, but I'm looking for something that strikes a good mix between cost and performance. My current specs are: CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM)i7-4790 @ 3.60GHz Memory: 16.0 GB DDR3 GPU...
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    Question Flashing Quadro BIOS on RTX to access Quadro exclusive feature possible?

    Is it possible to flash a Geforce RTX to an equivalent "Quadro" card? For instance turning a 3070 Ti into an RTX A4000 (or a 3080 ti into an A5500, or a 3090 ti into an A6000). I just need one feature that is only on Quadro/Professional nVidia GPU; EDID override...
  7. Sovauthority

    Question Cables for direct power line from PSU to GPU Question!

    I have .an AMD Radeon 7900 XT and a 1,000 Watt Rosewill RBR1000-M PSU with connectors being from the PSU itself of 6+2 Pin & 6 Pin Cable which I use a 6 Pin to 8 Pin Converter (the GPU requires 2 8-pin Cables).. (Image 1 - Current Cable Hook Up) My issue is that my computer crashes when I: -...
  8. Himz

    Question Issue with 2nd 4090 GPU

    Hi I have recently built a rig with 2x GIGABYTE RTX 4090 GAMING OC GPUs. I am having issue with 2nd gpu. After few mins of starting pc, this gpu run on it's own even though pc is idle and first gpu is inactive (fans not running) too. As soon I started my pc, in PowerShell I ran command...
  9. Sovauthority

    Question Black Screen Crash on entire brand new PC

    So I bought a brand new PC from scratch: - GPU: AMD RX 7900XT by Powercolor - CPU: Intel I7-13700K - Mobo: Z790 Aorus Elite AX by Gigabyte - RAM: G.Skill DDR5 2x 16 GB Sticks. - SSD: Samsung 990 m.2 nvme with a fresh install of Windows 11. The only thing NOT new is the PSU. - PSU: Rosewill...
  10. Psycho381

    Question Will Asus VG248QE monitor work with AMD graphic card?

    I have Asus VG248QE monitor and 1070ti gpu, I am soon upgrading to AMD 6750xt gpu, will this monitor work just as fine as with the Nvidia gpu? Will there be any noticeable difference/problems?
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    Question GPU or integrated GPU for everyday use and mid gaming

    Hey Guys; This PC will be placed in the living room of our cottage. It is meant to be used by everyone. So things for web browsing, video streaming, Ms Office and mid gaming (e.g. Strategic games, Fortnite). What do you recommend for gpu? Thanks;
  12. Brainonska511

    MSI RX 6600 8GB PCI-E4.0 GPU at Newegg - $189.99 after MIR

    Newegg has an MSI Mech Radeon RX 6600 8GB GDDR6 PCI-E4.0 GPU: https://www.newegg.com/msi-radeon-rx-6600-mech-2x-8g/p/N82E16814137690 $239.99 - $30 promo code - $20 MIR = $189.99 when all is said and done. This is the last day for the promo code. The card also has a BF price protection -...
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    Question How to fix GPU BIOS

    I have a Gigabyte Vision 3070 that is always running at 100%, gaming or otherwise. Trying to change the BIOS as it may have the mining version on it. But when trying to update the BIOS through vbflash it keeps saying it can't recognize a discrete ATI graphics card. Not sure what else to do...
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    Question Setting Temp Target Lower Than 75°C

    Hi, The question is in the title: Is there any way to set a temperature target of lower than 75°C ? I have an Asus TUF FX516 laptop with and RTX3070. Tried many utilities as GPU TWEAK 3, MSI Afterburner and ZOTAC Firestorm, but failed to achieve that goal. Tried even nvidia-smi.exe, same...
  15. gon4aloxd

    Question Cpu being overused and gpu not even being nearly used.

    Hi there! Since I have purchased my pc in 2017 I have finaly factory reseted windows for the first time yesterday but all it did was bring me problems. Whenever I try to play games my cpu usage is 100% and gpu almost nothing and that shouldnt happend at least it didnt before. Now im playing...
  16. Cespenar

    Solved! GPU High power usage

    Playing Elite Dangerous, freeze occurs. I use task manager to stop game .EXE In Task Manager, the memory usage is very high, and the GPU power usage is very high. Everything seems normal. For the record I have asked in Guru 3D and OCCLub forums but no answers. Task Mngr: CPU 5.6%, Mem' 40%...
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    Question vbios CrossFlashing GTX 1650 Super works fine until installing Nvidia drivers/or green static,Stock Rom all Fine

    Hi, to elaborate on the title, I flashed my Zotac GTX 1650 Super with a Asus GTX 1650 Super Bios which has a higher power limit of 120W as opposed to 100W power limit of Zotac So i could achieve a better Overclock and squeeze a bit more performance Techpowerup - Zotac Bios of my card with the...
  18. Benji2400

    Question PC WON'T POST UNLESS CMOS RESET HEEELPPPPP

    Okay so I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right topic/forum (I'm new to this). THIS WILL BE LONG BUT PLEASE READ AND HELP ME. I'M BEGGING!! Specs: Mobo - Asus B550-F Gaming (Non Wifi) CPU - Ryzen 7 3700x GPU - Asus ROG STRIX RTX 3060 RAM - Trident Z Neo 3600mhz cl-18 (2x16gb) SSD- 1 tb...
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    Article Zhaoxin's First Discrete GPU Pictured

    Well, I found this on Tom's Hardware page. https://www.tomshardware.com/news/zhaoxin-discrete-gpu And this is a cancelled GPU. So yeah, an unreleased GPU made at 28 nm it running at 30 FPS Unigine benchmark. It sounds really bad. But in fact makes me thing, maybe next generation might be at 14...
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    Question Gpu damaged pcie pin

    Hello, I was planning to change used GPU waterblock, but found some physical flaws. The GPU (1080 ti aorus WB) has the damaged ground pin (B4). As far as I can see, there are else much more other ground pins on the gpu, which are ok. Is it safe to use that gpu with one damaged ground pin? Here...