IPS panels offer superior color accuracy and wider viewing angles VA panels provide deeper blacks and better contrast ratios
Of course, you can't just generalize; every single model has its own specific strengths, since no two IPS or VA panels are truly identical. That’s why we rely on reviews, though finding a genuinely expert, technical breakdown can be a bit of a challenge
I find it hard to believe anyone would pay three grand for this. I saw a GTX 1080 go for about $2,600$900 which didn't exactly fly off the shelves either .
It’s certainly possible, though prices have definitely climbed for certain components 😁
We aren't in those days of massive technological leaps anymore, where you could just toss something out after three years because it was obsolete...
At this point, I’d suggest weighing your options: is it more cost-effective to invest in a new unit, or would paying a premium for a high-quality repair actually save you money in the long run?
I don't think losing those 4GB cards is going to change much of anything. Demand is just too high right now; if someone can't track down a card with 4GB or more, they just settle for a 4GB model instead. You end up right back where you started... Even the old 2GB cards, like the R7 265, have started selling for insane prices lately simply because everyone is looking for hardware, even though they're completely useless for mining.
There’s a chance the Intel Core 11th Gen might see a shift toward single-core dominance. Of course, that wouldn't apply to every model since we're capped at an 8c16t max, but it looks like power consumption and overall efficiency could end up being a total disaster
For some people (and I mean many), 1080p resolution just doesn't cut it on a 27-inch screen—it ends up looking pixelated and grainy to them.
But honestly, the best move is to go find a 27" 1080p monitor in person and check it out for yourself; what looks fine to one person might be a dealbreaker for someone else.
Actually, Intel is going to drop their new socket (supposedly LGA 1700 for Alder Lake this fall) before AMD hits the market with AM5. This means both LGA1200 and AM4 are essentially dead ends since we already know what's coming out later this year for those platforms—it’s a wash.
The price point is definitely a win in that department. The only thing left is that one question people have asked a million times already—does 1080p actually look okay on a 27" screen to you personally? Like, is the pixel density too grainy for your eyes?
urbanheron4 said:Alright, thanks for clearing that up.
On a different note, do you think these miners actually factor in their electricity costs? A rig like this can be a massive power hog, and there’s no guarantee they’ll even break even. Or maybe some people just have access to dirt-cheap power. I was just thinking—right now, in a small town in the Midwest and the surrounding areas, electricity is basically free. It isn't exactly ethical, but someone could really take advantage of that. You could grab some prefab shack or a half-ruined house, cram 50 GPUs inside that are worth more than the building itself, and mine for free.
Well, what if his massive mining rig ends up being leveled along with the ruins (or turned to dust) during the next big earthquake? 😁
Look, it’s not just about individual players anymore; we’re seeing major corporations start digging into this too. They’re buying up massive quantities directly from NVIDIA before the stuff even hits retail shelves.
The issue isn't just Bitcoin itself; it's Ethereum. Since Ethereum is essentially ASIC-resistant—meaning you can't mine it with specialized hardware, only with GPUs—it creates this massive surge in demand for graphics cards. Then, people take those Ethereum gains and swap them for Bitcoin, which actually has real-world utility for buying things or just cashing out.
Come on, people, COVID isn't the main culprit here. Sure, it might have played a role, but the real issue is the mining craze... Nvidia is basically selling tons of hardware directly to miners, bypassing the retail market entirely.