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[–] leisesprecher@feddit.org 11 points 5 days ago (2 children)

The fact that we're discussing literal space heater output levels for a fucking graphics card is insane enough.

[–] Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca 6 points 5 days ago

Since putting a 4080 in my bedroom, I've not once run my heat, and usually have to keep my window open at least an inch too cool the room off...

I live in Canada, it's currently winter. Window's open.

[–] KaRunChiy@fedia.io 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Really leans into the fact that efficiency means absolutely nothing to GPU manufacturers compared to a 5% gain just by stuff some more watts into it

[–] TheTechnician27@lemmy.world 7 points 5 days ago (1 children)

The 9070 non-XT seems to be relatively efficient per frame!

[–] Codilingus@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 days ago

AMDs always get a wack, ultra safe, and high voltage. I undervolt all my AMD GPUs and CPUs. Makes quite the difference.