I see, I guess MSI equivalent isnt well publicised. Latest Windows update have much better thread/core scheduler leading to proper usage of slower cores, the old method of parking the slower CCD no longer works as now Windows has to run off the faster CCD which i s being used by the GPU too.

Only way to get at MSRP is thru new PC build, otherwise is minor scalping via bundle or full scalp you if buy ala carte.

Will not happen coz that VRAM space is reserved for AI. Maybe you will see a Quadro version of 5080 with 24GB but price will be higher than 4090 you want?

I think can tumpang if they dunno but warranty claim will be under your fren.

I dont think works like that. It should be buy that one GPU for each new build. So your only eligible to get one GPU at MSRP for one new PC.

Meaning its only possible if your fren buy whole PC with the GPU and later sell you that GPU, he go use another GPU or something. If you buy then you want claim warranty, you need your fren punya receipt. But they might want to see the whole PC along too, so it can be a problem if you do that.

If one new PC can also buy a few GPUS at MSRP, walao untung banyak later resell wei

LOL so actually its possible for resellers to sell GPU at official NVidia MY MSRP! What about logistic cost, or taxes, or profit margins, blah blah blah that Nvidia fanbois spew here to justify paying scalper prices from distros?

Jensen & scalper distros managed to con these waterfishes to overpay because their impatient hahaha.

As I said, give it time, be patient, and never pay over MSRP for MSRP cards.

Ventus cooler is a lot smaller than the non MSRP usually OCed models but its why is the few than are SFF rated. If you want to play SFF you got to pay the cooling & power penalty. Bigger cooler will cool better vice versa smaller cooler like Ventus will perform worse but still within spec. Theres no replacement for displacement even for cooling.

MSI Shadow & Ventus is MSRP cards in USA. Thats what I mean that you shouldnt be overpaying more than local MSRP for MSRP cards. If you go for higher version like Trio or Vanguard or Suprim of course these will be more expensive.

Check TPU own GPU summary chart, it list down all the GPU models specs inc size so you can easy see which models will fit your case. Check for thickness as well.

5080, 5090 is marketed as 4K GPU. If for reasons downgrade to 2K (or even 1080P) is mainly for using ultrawide 2K screen (with actual 4K reso) or ultra high FPS shooter games.

Doesnt mean you cant upgrade GPU first then save money for 4K screen later coz good thing is monitor high spec prices keeps dropping unlike GPU prices.

This post has been edited by babylon52281: Mar 26 2025, 02:53 PM

Lets say your going to keep using that GPU for next 5 years. Do you see yourself upgrading that monitor to a higher reso/Hz later? If yes, then overpaying GPU now your investing into getting ready for a better monitor. If not, then your just overpaying

Thats for you to figure out yourself then. What matters is dont become regret afterwards.

But at MSRP prices for MSRP models or still scalper prices?

From their website shop.

Not too bad just RM 100 from MSRP still I would wait for it to drop down to MSRP. Colorful NB is MSRP model.

Check a few reviews and compare, dont just trust result from only 1

4K @120HZ will be tough on 5070TI if your expecting max 120FPS even with FG.

Zotac expecting to start increase prices for 5000series
https://www.techpowerup.com/334737/zotac-us...s-usd-3000-mark

Yeah if you know where the limits are and well happy under it, you will not have problem gaming with it. Too many times people expectations are higher than reality and come out disappointed.

For Zotac its Solid nonOC ver is base MSRP model tho I doubt can get that here. Seems like distros pushing higher priced AMP ver

Dont try it. At least 850W PSU will cut it.