Mind you, Real-time Ray tracing now is like 4K back when it was new.
The 2070 FE is also 9 inches long, which while it is not really ITX sized it is 1.5 inches shorter than reference and could still fit some more compact spaces with that. Realistically if I were to get a RTX card it would be the 2070 for lower cost and its potential for smaller size.
2070 looks to be a great option, and despite potentially only offering 10% more performance than a 1080, the better cooler design and feature in combination with similar power draw is very compelling. These performance gaps will only grow with added support for DLSS and RT.
Obviously this transparent shroud is meant for maximum RGB effect. I cannot wait for this fad to pass, the sooner the better.Otherwise, it looks much better than any of the AIB designs I've seen so far. I'm especially disappointed by EVGA's design, it looks like they put the card in a disposable plastic container -- and when you go to take it out you realize, no that's the shroud.
Oh it'll work. For 10 seconds after windows startsThe only thing that is a potential concern for the FE design is 0 RPM mode. I have this weird feeling it won't be supported.
I don't mind RGB if it's implemented in a discrete way. Like Motherboards with edge lighting that provides some back-glow effect, all for it. Shoving it down your throat though like some brands do really doesn't work for me. I actually prefer my GPU's RGB free and then just have a hidden strip to light the GPU up like I have in my A4.I am interested in a 2070. The new card will replace a 780Ti and the performance boost should be significant. And I aint the same gamer like I was 5 years ago, 2070 should be ideal for my new build.
Obviously this transparent shroud is meant for maximum RGB effect. I cannot wait for this fad to pass, the sooner the better.
which is strange because Anandtech is under the same company (and now both under the new one) o_oToms used to be a half decent site before it was sold. Not one I visit these days.
AMD already has support for DX12 and Vulkan Real Time Ray Tracing, but for the moment only on the Pro cards (they call it "Radeon Rays" or something like that).AMD definitely HAS to do something after DX Raytracing is now a thing ._.
I preordered, I'm due to receive a 2080 Ti from the first batch on Sept 20th. There are definitely pros and cons to the card and I've spoken to both, but so far I'm leaning toward canceling. I'll make a final decision a few days before it ships.
TLDR At the very least, if you can cancel and your credit card doesn't get charged, why would you not preorder. You can even time it to get the second batch after all the reviews have come out (but I'm sure we'll get plenty of leaks before Sept 20th).
The article from Tom's was ignorant, but the response from Gamers Nexus was just as ignorant. With preorders, you run a cost-benefit analysis and decide if it's worth placing a preorder based on the information you have and information you'll get before it ships, as well as the cancellation and return policy of the vendor. Blanket statements like "never preorder" are as useful as "always preorder" in they ignore a whole spectrum of variables.
With any hot hardware product, unless you sit there and refresh like a madman and preorder immediately at announcement, you may be looking at 2-3 months before you can get the thing at MSRP. That's what happened with the 10-series, launched end of May 2016 and the 1080 was not available at MSRP until end of August. Similar thing with Google's Pixel phones and many other products. The fact Steve couldn't wrap his mind around the idea that there's value in that 3 months was astonishing to me. Or the 1080 Ti-related rant where he couldn't understand the long-term value of getting stuff at the beginning of a production cycle. If your choice is between a 1080 Ti for $550 now or a 2080 for $700 3 weeks from now, you should obviously get the 2080. Anyway... I love GN, but sometimes it's amazing how obtuse they can be in their attacks, they make it personal or something.
speaking of which:
this is bad ._.