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Processor | Various Intel and AMD CPUs |
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Motherboard | Micro-ATX and mini-ITX |
Cooling | Yes |
Memory | Overclocking is overrated |
Video Card(s) | Various Nvidia and AMD GPUs |
Storage | A lot |
Display(s) | Monitors and TVs |
Case | It's not about size, but how you use it |
Audio Device(s) | Speakers and headphones |
Power Supply | 300 to 750 W, bronze to gold |
Mouse | Wireless |
Keyboard | Mechanic |
VR HMD | Not yet |
Software | Linux gaming master race |
The 6 hour job I used in my calculations was just an example. I only wanted to see how efficient these different GPUs are. I mean, it's cool that my GT 610 only needs 29 Watts, but it needs that for hardly getting any work done.Treat yourself and replace the lot![]()
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I would say not to really base it on how long jobs take so much.. Some jobs I've had can take an hour, others take 6 hours on my 1080 Ti.... I think it's very much luck of the draw with them![]()
That also said, what would you use a GPU for in another rig? Would it be for just folding or would there be gaming or as you've mentioned decoding involved?
If you're going to get something to replace something, then make sure it does it well and some again.
My advise is never skimp on it and you'll end up saving money even when things do cost a little more. Ironic to say it costing more but my way of thinking is very much like this. Will this card do whatever I ask of it right now? Yes? Ok, what's the next step up and how much faster is it.. If it's worth the extra and jump in performance, then I'd say go for it.
I went form a GTX 1070 to two 1080 Ti's, I've never looked back (one would have done but things happen) You pay the price for the sheer grunt and such for buying a more expensive card make no mistake... But if I had wanted a jump in performance just like I did from my 1070 to a 1080 Ti, then the only real step forward is two 2080 Ti's which would cost double again what my 1080's cost... I'm not really able to spend that kind of cash at the moment, but if I could? Nope. It's not a big enough jump in performance for me from the cost...
Even with decoding as well, a faster GPU works wonders compared to a slower one....(I base that on a blu ray ripping program I use.. The 1080 Ti compared to my 5960X @ 4.20GHz, takes less than half the time to encode in comparison... 2.5 hours for the CPU, about 30 to 40 minutes for the GPU
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I like your attitude that "skimping costs more in the long run".


