Asking Ryan Smith of AT if a special examination could be done?

[Keysplayr]

No attacking you, just what you said and you are the one who twists context. The post you quoted was in response to asking whether I agreed SLI is smoother than crossfire. I pointed out to him that you made no mention of dual GPU's. You have just confirmed that you were not referring to dual GPU only. Maybe everyone will understand that now.

Your motives are clear and you had all the motivation you needed before anything I said. Play the victim though if you want to.

I'm glad we see understand each other then. :thumbsup:

 

[MrK6]

Shall I make it clear to you so that you don't have any context to twist any longer?

Except you didn't clear up a single thing. You have yet to post a clear, concise thesis. Have you seen how RS posts ordered thoughts backed up by references and even attempt to make or defeat counter points? That's what a competent and unbiased person does.

However, all you do is speak in blanket terms and hyperbole in an attempt to market nvidia products. Saying things like:

Big wars are a brewing over this Nvidia is smoother than AMD at similar framerates thingy.

without a single reference or proof useless. You describe things in bombastic language or subjectively interpret little details in any way to promote nvidia products, especially now that AMD has taken the single GPU crown (great timing, really subtle). People get sick of shilling, look what happened to rollo. Go write a decent OP and then maybe people will take you seriously. However, even Ryan Smith came in here and told you you're making a mountain out of a molehill.

In light of H and TR's findings, (which cover BOTH multi GPU and Single GPU), and we all know what those findings are, I have asked Ryan Smith if he could undertake an investigation on this potential issue.
I have speculated on what could be causing the phenomena that TR and H had encountered. Framerate at the expense of latency/smoothness/microstutter. Could be the Never Settle drivers (12.11) that really amplified this and why we are hearing about this more.

This is completely false. [H] and TR's findings haven't shown single GPU and multi-GPU to be smoother. Quite the opposite actually. While their December 4 article in question specifically comments on SLI sometimes being smoother, they don't reference single GPU, and they never quantified it: http://www.hardocp.com/article/2012/12/04/gtx_680_vs_radeon_hd_7970_multidisplay_showdown/7 .

TR's articles have shown that there is actually little difference between AMD and nvidia cards, both single GPU's: http://techreport.com/review/23150/amd-radeon-hd-7970-ghz-edition/4 and CF and SLI: http://techreport.com/review/22890/nvidia-geforce-gtx-690-graphics-card/7 , being that they both can take first place in "smoothness."

Now, I want all the attackers/crappers in this thread to understand something. You, attacking me, my character, accusing me of agendas and motives WILL NOT make any of this go away. EVER. Until it is done. The more you fight it the more I am fueled to find out the truth and NOW, I'm even willing to spread my request to any and all review sites that I can.
So have at it boys. My fuel seems to be in unlimited supply and endlessly renewable.

I'm not sure if you think the members of Anandtech are somehow idiots and will believe inept marketing drivel, but stating something as Gospel and then not backing it up is not how we do things around here. Furthermore, accusing anyone who disagrees or points out the logical fallacies in your argument as "attacking you" is childish and despicable. Learn to be a productive member of this board or stop posting, it's that simple.

EDIT: Also, you won't meaningfully respond to this post, and you'll either come up with some one line deflection or completely ignore it, but this is here for everyone else reading the thread. :thumbsup:

 

[Keysplayr]

Except you didn't clear up a single thing. You have yet to post a clear, concise thesis. Have you seen how RS posts ordered thoughts backed up by references and even attempt to make or defeat counter points? That's what a competent and unbiased person does.

However, all you do is speak in blanket terms and hyperbole in an attempt to market nvidia products. Saying things like:

without a single reference or proof useless. You describe things in bombastic language or subjectively interpret little details in any way to promote nvidia products, especially now that AMD has taken the single GPU crown (great timing, really subtle). People get sick of shilling, look what happened to rollo. Go write a decent OP and then maybe people will take you seriously. However, even Ryan Smith came in here and told you you're making a mountain out of a molehill.

This is completely false. [H] and TR's findings haven't shown single GPU and multi-GPU to be smoother. Quite the opposite actually. While their December 4 article in question specifically comments on SLI sometimes being smoother, they don't reference single GPU, and they never quantified it: http://www.hardocp.com/article/2012/12/04/gtx_680_vs_radeon_hd_7970_multidisplay_showdown/7 .

TR's articles have shown that there is actually little difference between AMD and nvidia cards, both single GPU's: http://techreport.com/review/23150/amd-radeon-hd-7970-ghz-edition/4 and CF and SLI: http://techreport.com/review/22890/nvidia-geforce-gtx-690-graphics-card/7 , being that they both can take first place in "smoothness."


I'm not sure if you think the members of Anandtech are somehow idiots and will believe inept marketing drivel, but stating something as Gospel and then not backing it up is not how we do things around here. Furthermore, accusing anyone who disagrees or points out the logical fallacies in your argument as "attacking you" is childish and despicable. Learn to be a productive member of this board or stop posting, it's that simple.

EDIT: Also, you won't meaningfully respond to this post, and you'll either come up with some one line deflection or completely ignore it, but this is here for everyone else reading the thread. :thumbsup:

Thanks for topping off the tank. :thumbsup:
You'll have to excuse me for a while. I have a few more review site forums to visit today. TTYL.

 

[lavaheadache]

Apoppin seems to think that the issues is a non issue.

"Well Apoppin you've had both 7970 and 680 for some time. Do you feel one is smother then the other?
It depends on the game. For Sleeping Dogs, i prefer the 7970; for Borderlands 2, the 680 wins hands down.
(as extreme examples)


Both video cards provide similar experiences and i doubt anyone could generally tell in a side by side comparison." -Conversation over at ABT....


I value Apoppin's opinion on these matters.

 

[AnandThenMan]

In light of H and TR's findings, (which cover BOTH multi GPU and Single GPU), and we all know what those findings are, I have asked Ryan Smith if he could undertake an investigation on this potential issue.

Try sending a private message next time.

 

[Keysplayr]

Apoppin seems to think that the issues is a non issue.

"Well Apoppin you've had both 7970 and 680 for some time. Do you feel one is smother then the other?
It depends on the game. For Sleeping Dogs, i prefer the 7970; for Borderlands 2, the 680 wins hands down.
(as extreme examples)


Both video cards provide similar experiences and i doubt anyone could generally tell in a side by side comparison." -Conversation over at ABT....


I value Apoppin's opinion on these matters.

I value his opinions as well. And I'd like to see Alienbabeltech.com also do an in depth investigation on this subject.

 

[Keysplayr]

Try sending a private message next time.

I did this time. To let Ryan know there was a thread.

Oh I get it. You wanted all this on the down low. Low profile so nobody would have a chance to discuss this further. I get it. I'm sorry dude. Had I known that you wanted this to be a subdued and private matter, I would have absolutely clued you in on my intentions of my request of Anandtech's GPU Editor. So, I've added you to my short list of those to keep in the loop about my activities.

 

[AnandThenMan]

I did this time. To let Ryan know there was a thread.

Oh I get it. You wanted all this on the down low. Low profile so nobody would have a chance to discuss this further. I get it. I'm sorry dude. Had I known that you wanted this to be a subdued and private matter, I would have absolutely clued you in on my intentions of my request of Anandtech's GPU Editor. So, I've added you to my short list of those to keep in the loop about my activities.

 

[Rvenger]

nm

 

[VulgarDisplay]

EDIT: Also, you won't meaningfully respond to this post, and you'll either come up with some one line deflection or completely ignore it, but this is here for everyone else reading the thread. :thumbsup:

Thanks for topping off the tank. :thumbsup:
You'll have to excuse me for a while. I have a few more review site forums to visit today. TTYL.

Thanks for proving him right lol...

All this talk of perceived smoothness is always going to be subjective. Depending on the monitor they are using the results could be completely different. Until there is a 100% input lag free monitor with a 0ms response time it's going to be hard to actually judge this.

 

[chimaxi83]

I have speculated on what could be causing the phenomena that TR and H had encountered. Framerate at the expense of latency/smoothness/microstutter. Could be the Never Settle drivers (12.11) that really amplified this and why we are hearing about this more.

You would just love finding out AMD did an oopsie so that you had some new way to smear and earn your Nvidia compensation, wouldn't you? You're salivating over something reported by [H], based 100% on how their eyes felt lol, which is a 100% subjective opinion. Look up what that means, in case you don't know. This whole "the truth" crap you have going on is really quite bizarre

Now, I want all the attackers/crappers in this thread to understand something. You, attacking me, my character, accusing me of agendas and motives WILL NOT make any of this go away. EVER. Until it is done. The more you fight it the more I am fueled to find out the truth and NOW, I'm even willing to spread my request to any and all review sites that I can.
So have at it boys. My fuel seems to be in unlimited supply and endlessly renewable.

Oh I get it. You wanted all this on the down low. Low profile so nobody would have a chance to discuss this further. I get it. I'm sorry dude. Had I known that you wanted this to be a subdued and private matter, I would have absolutely clued you in on my intentions of my request of Anandtech's GPU Editor. So, I've added you to my short list of those to keep in the loop about my activities.

You play the drama queen/victim role so well lol. I almost want to buy a second 680 because of how sorry you make me feel for Nvidia! Nice marketing, bro.

Thanks for topping off the tank. :thumbsup:
You'll have to excuse me for a while. I have a few more review site forums to visit today. TTYL.

You responded exactly the way MrK6 said you would, which is what you ALWAYS do when presented with clear and concise, logical posts. Deflect deflect deflect, I know you are but what am I, insertrandomemoticon.jpg... Your skill at responding is astounding. I think it's hilarious :thumbsup:

 

[KingFatty]

So I could swear i remember somewhere sometime that someone was saying how even with their own video card, they would see how one game seemed smoother than another game. It's the same video card, same drivers, just different games.

Part of me wonders if this variation between games, where a game may seem smoother than another (across various frames per second), if that has been applied using confirmation bias to somehow twist it into AMD vs NVidia?

In other words, maybe the "smoothness" factor really comes down to the game itself, because you can see smoothness in that game but not another game, when in reality you've been using the very same video card for both?

Kind of like, how if you develop a problem with your car out of the blue, then you think it's just random. But if your car has a problem after you took it to the mechanic, then obviously it's the mechanic's fault. So maybe we are seeing one game being smooth and another not being smooth, so it's the fault of a given game, but then we apply our confirmation bias to shoehorn the blame into AMD or NVidia? I could see how this might be exacerbated by a game that is designed for one brand or the other.

 

[VulgarDisplay]

So I could swear i remember somewhere sometime that someone was saying how even with their own video card, they would see how one game seemed smoother than another game. It's the same video card, same drivers, just different games.

Part of me wonders if this variation between games, where a game may seem smoother than another (across various frames per second), if that has been applied using confirmation bias to somehow twist it into AMD vs NVidia?

In other words, maybe the "smoothness" factor really comes down to the game itself, because you can see smoothness in that game but not another game, when in reality you've been using the very same video card for both?

Kind of like, how if you develop a problem with your car out of the blue, then you think it's just random. But if your car has a problem after you took it to the mechanic, then obviously it's the mechanic's fault. So maybe we are seeing one game being smooth and another not being smooth, so it's the fault of a given game, but then we apply our confirmation bias to shoehorn the blame into AMD or NVidia? I could see how this might be exacerbated by a game that is designed for one brand or the other.

Yeah but, Nvidia is obviously smoother than AMD. The only way AMD could be faster is to cheat in drivers. /end sarcasm

 

[AnandThenMan]

I've thought about this a lot, and really I am the big winner here. My 670 is paired up with an AMD CPU, so I have the smoothest experience possible. My Radeon is in my Intel rig, so I have the fastest frame rates, although unfortunately it is much less smoooooooth. But choice is great, if I want speed I game on the Intel box, if I want slow but smoooooooooooooooooooooooooth I game on my AMD box. Win win.

 

[cmdrdredd]

I've thought about this a lot, and really I am the big winner here. My 670 is paired up with an AMD CPU, so I have the smoothest experience possible. My Radeon is in my Intel rig, so I have the fastest frame rates, although unfortunately it is much less smoooooooth. But choice is great, if I want speed I game on the Intel box, if I want slow but smoooooooooooooooooooooooooth I game on my AMD box. Win win.

um...what?

 

[chimaxi83]

um...what?

This response sums up this pointless thread.

 

[omeds]

I have speculated on what could be causing the phenomena that TR and H had encountered. Framerate at the expense of latency/smoothness/microstutter. Could be the Never Settle drivers (12.11) that really amplified this and why we are hearing about this more.

I think a big part of the problem is your wording here..you are twisting Nv sacrificing performance, into AMD sacrificing quality.

AMD have not sacrificed anything afaict, but rather, released drivers that have improved performance while rendering frames the same as they always have.

Other the other hand, Nvidia seems to have sacrificed performance for smoother gameplay via frame metering.

 

[3DVagabond]

I did this time. To let Ryan know there was a thread.

Oh I get it. You wanted all this on the down low. Low profile so nobody would have a chance to discuss this further. I get it. I'm sorry dude. Had I known that you wanted this to be a subdued and private matter, I would have absolutely clued you in on my intentions of my request of Anandtech's GPU Editor. So, I've added you to my short list of those to keep in the loop about my activities.

It's very difficult to have a discussion with someone who is so condescending. Why don't you try turning the sarcasm down and see if that helps with your discussion.

 

[Lonbjerg]

It's very difficult to have a discussion with someone who is so condescending. Why don't you try turning the sarcasm down and see if that helps with your discussion.

Pot, kettle, black......

 

[badb0y]

Pot, kettle, black......

Irony.

 

[Rvenger]

You'll have to excuse me for a while. I have a few more review site forums to visit today. TTYL.

OP is clearly baiting and has nothing better to do with his time. The comment above is proof.

/thread

 

[Keysplayr]

You responded exactly the way MrK6 said you would, which is what you ALWAYS do when presented with clear and concise, logical posts. Deflect deflect deflect, I know you are but what am I, insertrandomemoticon.jpg... Your skill at responding is astounding. I think it's hilarious :thumbsup:

Oh? So you guys do coordinate via PM and emails then? Why am I not surprised.

 

[3DVagabond]

Pot, kettle, black......

I'm not the OP trying to have this dialogue. I don't recall speaking sarcastically in this thread. It's been a long thread though, possibly I have and just don't remember. Unless you consider questioning the motives of the OP being sarcastic or condescending?

 

[Keysplayr]

I think a big part of the problem is your wording here..you are twisting Nv sacrificing performance, into AMD sacrificing quality.

AMD have not sacrificed anything afaict, but rather, released drivers that have improved performance while rendering frames the same as they always have.

Other the other hand, Nvidia seems to have sacrificed performance for smoother gameplay via frame metering.

Could be. I'd like to know either way you put it.

 

[chimaxi83]

Oh? So you guys do coordinate via PM and emails then? Why am I not surprised.

Your lack of reading comprehension is what's not surprising. He said it in his post. The wits are dim in this one.