GPU tribalism. Is it a thing?

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Can’t we all just get along?

I’m a little demanding when it comes to purchases but ultimately I just want the best performance for my money, but that doesn’t necessarily mean best VFM. Tried for a 3090 at launch but failed to get one, though that may yet be a blessing in disguise.

Am I alone I’m not caring whether it’s Nvidia or AMD that manufacture your GPU of choice?

Or are there really people that will only buy from a specific manufacturer due to some misplaced brand loyalty?

Not looking to start an argument over which is best, just interested if it’s actually a thing.

Phew, managed to write that without using the dreaded F word once...

 

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It's most certainly still a thing. Some people here would let Jen bend their mother and sisters over if it meant they had first dibs on a 3080.

Now if it had been a 3090...

 

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I was quite indifferent to RT when I purchased a 2080Ti but unless AMD can do something specifically for RT I think I’m a little reluctant to purchase something that doesn’t do it justice.

Once you’ve seen RT put to good use, albeit it pretty limited so far, I think I’d rather have it than not.

Ball is firmly in AMD’s camp right now though. Roll on the 28/10.

 

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is it a thing?

you've been a member for 15 years - you should know the answer to that

Fair point.

I had a massive break from PC gaming that lasted years and the only AMD cards I’ve ever owned were a 9700 Pro and an RX480, had 3-4 Nvidia cards as well, and currently using a 2080Ti that I’ve had since launch. The RX480 is in use by the kids until I replace my card.

As I failed to secure a launch day 3090 and I don’t like pre-orders I’m sitting it out now until AMD release theirs and there’s stock availability of the 3090’s. Then I can make a more informed decision.

However, there always seem to be a few people frothing at the mouth over one brand or the other, and that’s the bit I just don’t get. Both AMD and Nvidia are as bad as each other, shareholders first, profits second, customers third. It’s the way it’s always been I guess but some people get really defensive about their preferred brand, almost like it’s a personal attack on them!