Should we support AMD?

[Shinrin_Cole]

I used to get AMD CPU because of money issues, but never had any trouble with them. Though I was wanting to go with a the 8 core 4.0 ghz amd processor, I decided to try out intel instead since i had the extra cash.I don't think I'll go back with AMD.

 

On the GPU side, when it was ATI, the cards kept going out on me. So I went with EVGA's Nvidia cards and i have not had one gone out on me yet and planning on getting a new nvidia card by the time the year is over with. Sorry AMD you used to be good, now you're not.

 

Of course if someone wants an AMD computer I'll build it for them. 

[Godlygamer23]

If that happens, I buy every forum member a beer.

Some people here are 12.

[App4that]

Some people here are 12.

So they get a kiddie cocktail.

[juretrn]

Some people here are 12.

Yeah I know, they can get an ice tea or a cola. 

[don_svetlio]

I used to get AMD CPU because of money issues, but never had any trouble with them. Though I was wanting to go with a the 8 core 4.0 ghz amd processor, I decided to try out intel instead since i had the extra cash.I don't think I'll go back with AMD.

 

On the GPU side, when it was ATI, the cards kept going out on me. So I went with EVGA's Nvidia cards and i have not had one gone out on me yet and planning on getting a new nvidia card by the time the year is over with. Sorry AMD you used to be good, now you're not.

 

Of course if someone wants an AMD computer I'll build it for them. 

The ATI 4000 series by chance were the dying ones? Asus maybe?

[Morgan MLGman]

I used to get AMD CPU because of money issues, but never had any trouble with them. Though I was wanting to go with a the 8 core 4.0 ghz amd processor, I decided to try out intel instead since i had the extra cash.I don't think I'll go back with AMD.

 

On the GPU side, when it was ATI, the cards kept going out on me. So I went with EVGA's Nvidia cards and i have not had one gone out on me yet and planning on getting a new nvidia card by the time the year is over with. Sorry AMD you used to be good, now you're not.

 

Of course if someone wants an AMD computer I'll build it for them. 

Well, but AMD GPUs now are becoming better than Nvidias... R9 390 > GTX 970, R9 380/280X > GTX 960, R9 Fury > GTX 980 (even a 390X is better or equal in some scenarios)

 

[thekeemo]

You giving Nvidia hit over that. And yet AMD gets off scott free for doing exactly the same thing. Just flash an 8GB R9 290X and boom, you have a 390X. The same goes for an R9 285 to an R9 380.

except that wont work 90% of the time because the new chips are more refined and can handle that OC the original chips are less refined and will be bricked quite often

[don_svetlio]

Well, but AMD GPUs now are becoming better than Nvidias... R9 390 > GTX 970, R9 380/280X > GTX 960, R9 Fury > GTX 980 (even a 390X is better or equal in some scenarios)

 

R9 Nano > 980 too

And the R7 370X is coming - that might give the 950 a run for it's money

[thekeemo]

The ATI 4000 series by chance were the dying ones? Asus maybe?

I still have a 4670.... and its being used daily..

[don_svetlio]

I still have a 4670.... and its being used daily..

4800 series cards were iffy IIRC - especially the Asus ones

[thekeemo]

4800 series cards were iffy IIRC - especially the Asus ones

Amd and asus GPUs have been a huge nono for the past 9001 cards

[don_svetlio]

Amd and asus GPUs have been a huge nono for the past 9001 cards

5000 series were fine and the 7000 series were fine - the 7970 Matrix Platinum 6G was balls to the wall awesome

[Morgan MLGman]

R9 Nano > 980 too

And the R7 370X is coming - that might give the 950 a run for it's money

It's sad cause I've always had an Nvidia card... I even kinda started hating AMD last year after I heard that the reference 290X's were overheating @ stock settings... This seemed unreasonable for a serious company but they did good with the 300 series, the Fury series is not that big of a success cause it's just expensive but nvidia finally has competition, that's for sure.

[thekeemo]

5000 series were fine and the 7000 series were fine - the 7970 Matrix Platinum 6G was balls to the wall awesome

the fury looks good too

[don_svetlio]

It's sad cause I've always had an Nvidia card... I even kinda started hating AMD last year after I heard that the reference 290X's were overheating @ stock settings... This seemed unreasonable for a serious company but they did good with the 300 series, the Fury series is not that big of a success cause it's just expensive but nvidia finally has competition, that's for sure.

Every company has it's highs and lows - I still remember the reference, Titan-like cooler lock on the GTX 480 - you want overheating - try 102-105*C on core and 120*C on VRMs. People boiled eggs with that

[don_svetlio]

the fury looks good too

but it's cooling is crap.

[thekeemo]

but it's cooling is crap.

what are you talking about. 80c max.

[Morgan MLGman]

Every company has it's highs and lows - I still remember the reference, Titan-like cooler lock on the GTX 480 - you want overheating - try 102-105*C on core and 120*C on VRMs. People boiled eggs with that

If the Ashes of the Singularity and Fable: Legends benchmarks are anything near the truth, AMD might really come on top in terms of GPUs...

[don_svetlio]

what are you talking about. 80c max.

Sapphire - 70*C max

[don_svetlio]

If the Ashes of the Singularity and Fable: Legends benchmarks are anything near the truth, AMD might really come on top in terms of GPUs...

I can only imagine the angry mob of fanboys with Titan Xs that are getting beat by a 300$ 290X from 2013 - that would be the most epic thing this year.

[Shinrin_Cole]

The ATI 4000 series by chance were the dying ones? Asus maybe?

To be honest, it's been 6 or so years since I switch over from ATI. So I don't remember.

 

Well, but AMD GPUs now are becoming better than Nvidias... R9 390 > GTX 970, R9 380/280X > GTX 960, R9 Fury > GTX 980 (even a 390X is better or equal in some scenarios)

 

I Think this changes each generation, one will be better than the other. But I always heard that ATI/AMD drivers aren't the best in the world. So I'd rather just keep going with Nvidia.

[Dabombinable]

except that wont work 90% of the time because the new chips are more refined and can handle that OC the original chips are less refined and will be bricked quite often

They are identical GPU-it always works. And the "Overclock" is reachable with even the worst GPU.

[don_svetlio]

To be honest, it's been 6 or so years since I switch over from ATI. So I don't remember.

 

I Think this changes each generation, one will be better than the other. But I always heard that ATI/AMD drivers aren't the best in the world. So I'd rather just keep going with Nvidia.

6 years ago? yep - 4000 series. You got unlucky

[thekeemo]

Sapphire - 70*C max

BUT it is cheaper by not a small amount and draws a signiifcant amount less power but the sapphire is cooler quieter and faster.

[thekeemo]

They are identical GPU-it always works. And the "Overclock" is reachable with even the worst GPU.

They are not identical... the architecture and core design is the same but the manufacturing process allows for more efficient chips that

1. Draw less power

2. Run cooler

3. Can overclock more

 

Its like what happened with the 4770k and the 4790k