Getting ready for new GPU launch

[TechMinerUK]

A bit of a strange topic but I was just wondering how does everyone prepare for a new GPU launch and when do they start e.g. dismantling their systems and selling old hardware etc. I was wondering as with all the rumours on Pascal and Polaris it has caused me to wonder when I should start prepping my system for the next update (Not for a while yet but still worth a though).

So when does everyone get ready for a new launch and how do you do it

 

[TechMinerUK]

Buy card. Take out old one. Put in new one.

lol

Fair enough if your system is air cooled, not if it's hardline watercooled

I don't prepare in any way.

I suppose it'll be situational, Some people could have old machines and are waiting for a decent GPU to come out, once it does they'll bring there cpu, mobo, psu and ram into check for it. on the other hand people who already have a solid rig and just want to upgrade graphics then they will just need to do the above

A lot simple than the old days.. Windows handles drivers very well.

Definitely but I probably should have been clearer. How do you prepare with regards to raising funds, drainining system and shopping. Does anyone find it a chore or is it a nice little task?

 

[TechMinerUK]

Upgrading isn't a chore IMO, general cleaning (dust filters, GPU fans etc) is a bit of a chore as you don't get more FPS out of it.

You're right (Cant stand dust and its worse when your neighbour has a coal fire) but I must upgrading the GPU can be a task (not chore) when it's locked in with tubing that doesn't flex

 

[TechMinerUK]

I don't know if my thought processes are relevant to the question, but I tend to look for the best bang for buck in the high end (e.g. not bothering paying another £50+ for a mild overclock). In terms of physical preparations, though, I don't do anything.

Pretty similar to myself then, must admit I don't mind paying extra for reliability but other than that I may as well overclock it myself

Hate unplanned dismantling and dealing with the WC loop. Fun in the initial build but minor component changes are a pain.
Considering any change will require re measuring/cutting/bending of hard tubing prob easier to do it all at once, after buying, rather than twice isn't it?

Hehe, I don't mind redoing the loop as long as it serves a reasonable purpose e.g. GPU upgrade and new coolant etc but just for one bit it can become irritating when you're half way through

Wait for six months for the price to come down, then decide I might look for a used one as they might start appearing by then.

My purchasing is generally driven by requirement these days than having the latest and greatest necessarily. So unless my card dies I'll be using it until games start using features that it can't handle and/or its performance is no longer adequate and then I'll look at what out there meets my requirements (with a consideration towards value for money but that is a secondary concern).
After that it is pretty much order the replacement and find some time to swap the cards over - usually the weekend.

Thats a rational way to do it I suppose as this way you're getting the best "bang for buck" and minimising your down time in the process

 

[TechMinerUK]

I've started training to get ready for the launch, gotta get in shape, dont wanna pull my back trying to bleed the system or anything.

I prepare my wallet for a new GPU launch, he needs loving the most!

Ahh, mine is still knocked out from last time

If your life has a period of 'preparing for a gpu launch' I suggest you need to re-evaluate.

You know what I mean

Most the time is spent waiting for, anticipating and then at some awful hour in the middle of the night finally reading the long-awaited reviews.

The best reviews are the ones that promissed a 100% increase in performance but only delivered 20/25%

 

[TechMinerUK]

Don't get ****y because we're all laughing at you.
If I had to pay for this forum I'd demand a refund on this thread alone.

I wasn't getting shirty, sorry if I came across as that as it wasn't intentional

 

[TechMinerUK]

Double post oops

 

[TechMinerUK]

1. do overtime and save money
2.I prepare by making up a story so when the other half sees the bank account she doesn't go mental when a lot of money suddenly leaves one day.
3. Look through at reviews to see which card is the best for the money
4. Make a decision
5. Buy it!
6. Wait for it to arrive
7. It arrives and i get excited like a little kid especially when there is HARIBO!!!!
8. last step, download new drivers depending on which side of the fence the card is from, then remove current drivers. Take out old card and pop in new one. Boot up, install drivers and start enjoying new card possibly benching to see difference and at same time hope the other half doesn't find out what i really spent the money on.

Same as me then (Except I don't need to do step 2 )

 

[TechMinerUK]

Personally I work out on upper body then proceed to walk around my house naked but covered in mustard.

This thread was worth it just to see this, almost spilled my tea