NVIDIA 4000 Series

[Jay-G25]

Yep using the Apex now, but that won't be it I don't think.

I think its the monitor. It doesn't seem to like HDMI 2.1. With Display Port it seems to be more reliable at showing the splash screen now when I switch adaptive mode off the Samsung G8. Unfortunately I don't have any other monitors to try.

Are you using the latest Apex bios 0703 ? it specifically says improves compatibility with 4090 ...

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BIOS
Version 0703
2022/11/08 10.89 MBytes
ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX BIOS 0703
"1. Improve system performance
2. Fix the driver compatibility issue with NVIDIA RTX40 series cards
3. We suggest updating the ME firmware to the latest version 16.1.25.2020

“Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 16.1.25.2020 to ensure optimized system settings.”

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (MZ790A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."
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[Kronos]

Palit do three cards in each 40 series range currently:
- Omni Black - No Vapor Chamber in cooler (runs 2-3c hotter), no RGB, no Overclock
- GameRock - Vapor Chamber, RGB, no Overclock.
- GameRock OC - Vapor Chamber, RGB, Overclocked out the box.


The OmniBlack is the best seller, the cooler is still so good it out performs other brands and many people prefer the toned down all black looks of the card.

Thanks went with the Omniblack with a view to help OC'ing the card with the forums help later.

 

[Richdog]

Wow, clearly plenty of money in the UK, despite cost of living crisis etc.

As is usual, a cost of living crisis mainly affects the low earners and poorest in society. People who have the disposable income to afford 4090's during a cost of living crisis are generally not in those brackets.

 

[ServerlessMonkey]

As is usual, a cost of living crisis mainly affects the low earners and poorest in society. People who have the disposable income to afford 4090's during a cost of living crisis are generally not in those brackets.

On top of that, a 4090 isn't too much of a stretch if you don't do anything particularly grand outside of your PC hobby - e.g. cook at home, don't drink or smoke, run a small 'regular' car, work from home, no fancy clothes

 

[Kelt]

Thanks went with the Omniblack with a view to help OC'ing undervolting the card with the forums help later.

Fixed that for ya.

 

[humbug]

Wow, clearly plenty of money in the UK, despite cost of living crisis etc.
Bet Jensen now regrets the "low" pricing of the 4090 despite him making a lot more now £ is $1.21!

$1.22 right now... i hope this keeps going.

 

[Kelt]

$1.22 right now... i hope this keeps going.

Noooooo, the better the pound does, the more the graphics cards cost!

Have you learned nothing!?!

 

[humbug]

Noooooo, the better the pound does, the more the graphics cards cost!

Have you learned nothing!?!

Can't tell if serious?

 

[Rup]

As is usual, a cost of living crisis mainly affects the low earners and poorest in society. People who have the disposable income to afford 4090's during a cost of living crisis are generally not in those brackets.

Yes, say all us 4090 owners

 

[Kelt]

Can't tell if serious?

Deadly!

 

[humbug]

Deadly!

Right ok

 

[Bill Turnip]

Can't tell if serious?

Yeah, because we buy stuff from America, so if the dollar goes up it costs more dollars to buy the products, hence we need to spend more pounds to get the dollars.

Pretty certain that's it.

 

[uscool]

On top of that, a 4090 isn't too much of a stretch if you don't do anything particularly grand outside of your PC hobby - e.g. cook at home, don't drink or smoke, run a small 'regular' car, work from home, no fancy clothes

People who are buying that sort of tier probably would be fine paying £2-£2.5k

Problem is the lower tiers are also getting price hikes where most of the market is , even if you can afford the lower ones doesn't feel you getting value as you once did , fun part for me is looking for parts finding the best value for my needs and feeling great about it

 

[Rup]

$1.22 right now... i hope this keeps going.

Bloody putin, couldnt he have invded next year! Would have saved £100 on my 4090

 

[humbug]

Yeah, because we buy stuff from America, so if the dollar goes up it costs more dollars to buy the products, hence we need to spend more pounds to get the dollars.

Pretty certain that's it.

Noooo! The pound buys you more dollars, the more dollars the pound buys you the less pounds the GPU costs.

 

[Bill Turnip]

Noooo! The pound buys you more dollars, the more dollars the pound buys you the less pounds the GPU costs.

THEN WHAT DO I DO WITH MY EUROS?!?

Missed an emoji on my previous comment, I am just being silly, don't worry!

 

[Kelt]

Noooo! The pound buys you more dollars, the more dollars the pound buys you the less pounds the GPU costs.

Tell that to Gibbo!

 

[Rup]

Apparantly there is a special GPU £:$ rate which is always crap!

 

[humbug]

THEN WHAT DO I DO WITH MY EUROS?!?

Play monopoly?

 

[humbug]

@Bill Turnip If you're buying in euros its the same thing, you buy GPU when the euro is strong against the dollar.