For users who are considering replacing a graphics board or purchasing a graphics board for the first time, I will explain the latest graphics board circumstances in 2022, the basics of selecting a graphics board, GPU performance comparison, etc. based on the knowledge I have reviewed over 100 graphics boards. While doing so, I would like to introduce a recommended graphic board (Grave video card). Based on performance and price comparisons, we recommend graphic boards equipped with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 30 series (3090, 3080, 3070, 3060Ti, 3060) and AMD Radeon RX 6000 series (6900XT, 6800XT), which are the latest GPUs as of 2022. Introducing


Please refer to this article for how to replace the glove. In this article, we also explain in detail the precautions regarding the dimensions of the graphic board and the auxiliary power supply, etc.

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The depletion of graphic boards and soaring prices that lasted for about a year and a half from around December 2020 have finally come to an end!
As of July 2022, GeForce RTX 3060 is around 50,000 yen, GeForce RTX 3070 is around 70,000 yen, GeForce RTX 3080 is around 100,000 yen, and each GPU can be purchased at a price that conforms to MSRP. Note: There are graphic boards used for mining on the second-hand market, but they are used 24 hours a day, and it is not possible to know when they will break (especially sudden death of VRAM), so it is safe to avoid them. . While the footsteps of next-generation GPUs are beginning to be heard, there are also reports that the current series of GeForce RTX 30 and Radeon RX 6000 will start to double in inventory due to the cancellation of mining demand. However, it will be a tug-of-war between the price reduction accompanying the generational change (inventory disposal) and the weakening of the yen that has strengthened in Japan since around March 2022, so it is uncertain whether we can expect a significant price drop in the future. I don't think there will be a sharp increase in price, but rather a gradual decline. At the end of the year, major titles such as FORSPOKEN and Star Ocean 6 are scheduled to be released as PC games, so now that you can purchase them at the suggested retail price, I think it's time to replace your graphic board or gaming PC. ・Recommended BTO PC summary. Compare by budget and performance. Customization guide

News

The depletion of graphic boards and soaring prices that lasted for about a year and a half from around December 2020 have finally come to an end!
As of July 2022, GeForce RTX 3060 is around 50,000 yen, GeForce RTX 3070 is around 70,000 yen, GeForce RTX 3080 is around 100,000 yen, and each GPU can be purchased at a price that conforms to MSRP. Note: There are graphic boards used for mining on the second-hand market, but they are used 24 hours a day, and it is not possible to know when they will break (especially sudden death of VRAM), so it is safe to avoid them. . While the footsteps of next-generation GPUs are beginning to be heard, there are also reports that the current series of GeForce RTX 30 and Radeon RX 6000 will start to double in inventory due to the cancellation of mining demand. However, it will be a tug-of-war between the price reduction accompanying the generational change (inventory disposal) and the weakening of the yen that has strengthened in Japan since around March 2022, so it is uncertain whether we can expect a significant price drop in the future. I don't think there will be a sharp increase in price, but rather a gradual decline. At the end of the year, major titles such as FORSPOKEN and Star Ocean 6 are scheduled to be released as PC games, so now that you can purchase them at the suggested retail price, I think it's time to replace them your graphic board or gaming PC. ・Recommended BTO PC summary. Compare by budget and performance. Customization guide

What is GPU model number or reference Oliphan?

First of all, strictly speaking, the company that makes graphic boards and the company that makes GPU cores are different.
NVIDIA and AMD are the only two companies making GPU cores for desktop PCs.
After receiving GPU cores from these two companies, famous domestic companies (vendors, AIB partners) such as ASUS, MSI, GIGABYTE, ZOTAC, and SAPPHIRE create reference-compliant or original boards and put GPU cores on the boards. It becomes a graphic board.
In the photo above, if you put the GPU core on the left side, it becomes the graphic board on the right side (VRAM memory chip and VRM power circuit are also mounted). done. However, AMD and NVIDIA not only wholesale GPU cores to AIB partners, but also supply graphics boards, generally called reference models, for each GPU first. For this reference model, the values ​​of GPU clock and memory clock are determined for each GPU, and the reference model that AIB partner companies first introduce has the same grabber body only with different packages and accessories. Based on the reference model, each vendor installs an original GPU cooler for a graphics board equipped with a certain GPU, or creates an AIB model (Oliphan model) that uses the original graphics board substrate. There are three major differences between the reference model and the AIB (Oliphan) model. 1. GPU cooler is different → Cooling performance is affected, graphics dimensions change













2. Different board → OC resistance is affected, and the size of the grabber and the number of auxiliary power sources change

3. The BIOS of the GPU is different → The reference model, which is overclocked by default and has higher performance than the reference, is widely distributed only at the beginning of the release of each GPU, and then shifts to the AIB model mainstream. Also, the performance of the GPU cooler is basically higher in the AIB model, so if you buy it, we recommend a graphics board with an original cooler. However, differences in reference and AIB models (whether or not factory OC is present) basically do not affect the performance of each GPU to the extent that the vertical relationship is reversed. First, select the GPU model number (GeForce RTX 3070, Radeon RX 6700 XT, etc.), then select which model from each AIB partner (ASUS ROG STRIX, MSI GAMING X, ZOTAC Trinity, etc.).

How to choose Olifant model and factory OC

For GPUs in recent years, the performance improvement obtained by factory OC is small, staying at around +5% compared to the reference. Even if the setting is narrowed down with manual OC, it is like whether it reaches 10% or not, and there is not much effect on improving graphics.

In addition, although the boost clock with factory OC is announced as a product specification, the actual operating clock of recent GPUs is not the specification value of the boost clock, but the VF curve of each individual GPU (so-called individual differences and low voltage characteristics), the operating GPU temperature dominates.

Since it should have been sorted by the manufacturer, the published boost clock is also an indicator of OC resistance, but as mentioned above, even with manual OC, the performance improvement is small, and the out-of-box performance is compared. Then, in many cases, it is not proportional to the boost clock, so it doesn't make much sense in recent years to choose the Oliphan model based on the difference in graphic performance.
When it comes to Oliphan models from AIB partners, I recommend choosing based on GPU cooler performance (check the reviews are important!), a size that fits inside your PC case, and simply aesthetic preference.

Quick reference table of recommended Grave (GPU) in 2022

As of 2022, NVIDIA's next-generation GPU GeForce RTX 30 series and AMD's next-generation GPU Radeon RX 6000 series have been released as the latest graphics boards.

To summarize the current latest GPU naming conventions, both NVIDIA and AMD are four-digit numbers, and the RTX 3080 has higher performance than the RTX 3060. I mean
Also, like the RTX 3060 Ti and RX 6800 XT, if the subscripts such as Ti, SUPER, and XT are attached, it means a high-performance model with the same numbering.

Basically, it is recommended to purchase a graphic board equipped with a new (currently latest) GPU rather than purchasing the old generation.
The current latest (next-generation) GPUs naturally put more effort into optimizing drivers and solving problems, so after a month or two from the release, the next-generation GPUs will be more advantageous in terms of software. increase.


The table below is a quick performance comparison of the latest GPUs in 2022 and a GPU quick reference by budget. As you can see, it is a GPU with higher performance and price as it goes up.
The graphics item is a rough indicator that the latest high-definition PC games can be played comfortably (stable at about 60 FPS) at the listed resolution/graphic settings. For example, with the RTX 3060, you can comfortably play the latest high-definition PC games in 2022 at full HD resolution and 60 FPS at the highest settings.
For VR HMD, as you can see, the auxiliary power supply is the minimum number of auxiliary power supplies for Grave with each GPU. Prices vary slightly, but generally, the lowest prices are listed.

[Note] Currently, due to the shortage of semiconductor parts, product prices have risen sharply since the announcement of each GPU.


Regarding the latest console game consoles released at the end of 2020, the PlayStation 5 has the same performance as the GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon RX 6600 XT, and the Xbox Series X is slightly slower than the GeForce RTX 3070. (This is a rough evaluation based on the GPU specs.) Although
it has the appeal of PC gaming, such as support for 21:9 ultra-wide resolution and high compatibility with mouse and keyboard operations, it has already been released at the time of PlayStation 5. The graphics performance has reached about RTX 3060, so if you are planning to purchase a new graphics board for PC gaming in 2022, it is recommended to choose a product that is faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or Radeon RX 6700 XT. Articles are being published individually for recommended graphics boards and CPUs by resolution and graphic settings, based on the game's official recommended operating environment and benchmarks for each GPU and CPU.

・Go to the list of recommended GPU & CPU summary articles by game. Regarding which GPU to choose, NVIDIA or AMD, if you compare the competing products on the same line in the table above, the two will roughly look like the following. There are features.

Features of NVIDIA GPUs

NVIDIA GPUs often have slightly higher performance than AMD GPUs in many existing PC games, and the operation of the play video recording function "ShadowPlay" is very light and excellent. Since the hardware encoder NVEnc has high image quality, it is a GPU that is strong for streaming such as game play.
There is also the advantage that it is easy to find inventory and easy to choose because it is a mainstream product that is simply handled in Japan.

Features of AMD GPUs

AMD GPUs are less distributed in Japan than NVIDIA GPUs, but the latest generation in 2022 is characterized by achieving performance equivalent to NVIDIA GPUs and in many cases surpassing them in terms of power-saving performance.
In addition, there is a play video recording function "AMD ReLive" that is as light as NVIDIA Shadow Play, and streaming gameplay "AMD Link" to smartphones, so it is recommended for users who enjoy multimedia. I can't.


Also, as of 2022, multi-GPUs (SLI for NVIDIA, CrossFireX for AMD) that use multiple Graves with the same GPU core is practically dead standards for PC gaming.

How to choose Oliphant (AIB) model

We will introduce the differences and how to choose the original fan model (AIB model) equipped with various GPUs.

As for GPU performance, the core clock, memory clock, etc. are as per the catalog specifications published on the official website of each vendor, and if the GPU core is the same, the higher the operating clock, the higher the performance.
However, with the latest GPUs of both NVIDIA and AMD, the difference between the reference specifications by factory OC, and the difference in frame rate in actual PC gaming is only a few percent, which is not very large. It is about whether even the highest-end products of each manufacturer will reach 10%.

Also, the minimum number of auxiliary power supplies required for each GPU core is determined, but in order to stabilize the OC settings for each vendor, the AIB model may require more auxiliary power supplies than the number of references auxiliary power supplies. . Please check if there are enough power connectors extending from your power supply unit by comparing with the catalog specs. Some high-end AIB models with high-end GPUs with extensive factory OC require 8PIN*2 or 8PIN*3. If you don't have enough auxiliary power connectors on the power supply unit, you can buy a new power supply unit or purchase an auxiliary power conversion cable that is sold on Amazon as an emergency measure. Personally, if the auxiliary power cable is insufficient, I feel that the power supply capacity is also suspicious, so I recommend replacing the power supply unit. Please refer to the article below for more information on power supply units. ・Thorough explanation of self-made PC power supply unit (PSU) and how to choose recommended power supply Dimensions of graphic board









As for the Oliphant model, it is necessary to be a little careful because many of the Oliphant models use boards and GPU coolers that are taller than the PCI slot. The side panel of the PC case may not close due to interference with the auxiliary power cable or the side of the Grave. It's just a word, ``Look at the catalog specs for the graphic performance, auxiliary power supply, and dimensions of the AIB model,' ' but it's difficult to guess the cooling performance and quietness of the vendor's original GPU cooler from such a catalog, and it's difficult for individuals and information sites There is no choice but to fish for review results. It's hard to refer to things like "It's cool" or "It's quiet". We recommend that you check two of the numbers. (The reason is treated as a bonus and will be posted at the end.) As a guideline for evaluating the cooling performance of the GPU cooler, it is around 70 to 75 degrees for high-end graphics cards such as the RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 (60 degrees is pretty good), RTX If a mid-class graphics card like the 3060 operates stably at a GPU temperature of 60-70 degrees and the fan rotation speed is around 1200-1500RPM, the GPU temperature and fan rotation speed are well balanced, and if it operates at 1000RPM or less, it is very bad. I think it's good to think of it as a high-performance cooler. For GPU coolers, the balance of both numbers is important, not one of the above.

Also, if there is a description on the product's official page, or if you can find a disassembled photo of the GPU cooler such as a review article by image search, the copper base plate (left) is better for the contact part between the GPU core and the heat sink than the heat pipe direct touch (right). Cooling performance is stable and high.
Some products cool well even with heat pipe direct touch, but there are products that do not cool well because the number of heat pipes is small compared to the GPU core, so GPU coolers with copper base plates have a sense of security.

For example, with a high-end GPU such as the GeForce RTX 3080 that consumes more than 300W of graphics board power, the GPU core temperature reaches 70 to 80 degrees even with a large cooler that occupies 3 slots with air cooling, but with a simple water cooling cooler, the radiator Although it is necessary to secure the installation space, the GPU core temperature can be operated at a very low temperature of around 50 degrees. In the case of graphics boards, the cooling performance and quietness of a simple water-cooled cooler are outstanding compared to an air-cooled cooler, so if you are purchasing a BTO PC with a high-performance GPU, it is worth considering the introduction of a simple water-cooled cooler. I have. Also, the latest GPU is designed to operate at a higher core clock as the GPU core temperature is lower. A simple liquid-cooled graphic board with high cooling performance can operate at a higher core clock than air-cooled one, so there is also an advantage in terms of performance (PC game frame rate).

・To the list of review articles on simple water-cooled graphic boards

Reviews of graphic boards published on this site

On this site, in addition to software monitoring during the stress test introduced above in evaluating the performance of GPU coolers, we also measure fan noise at maximum load using a sound level meter (sound level meter) and actually incorporate it into a PC case. We also check the GPU temperature and fan speed at that time and use thermography to verify the temperature of peripheral circuits other than the GPU core, such as VRM power supplies and VRAM chips. The graphic performance of each GPU is also benchmarked using more than 10 types of the latest PC games, and comparisons of individual game titles and GPU/graphics board performance comparisons calculated from their averages are posted. We have published a number of detailed review articles on the latest GPUs in 2022, NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 30 series and AMD's Radeon RX 6000 series. ・To the review article list of the GeForce RTX 30 series ・To the review article list of the Radeon RX 6000 series Please use the link below for the review article list by GPU on this site.

High performance at a great value with Grave's privately imported rice!?

First of all, Beni is a common name for Amazon.com in North America. I will explain the details in another article that will be introduced later, but if you have a credit card, you can place an order just like Amazon in Japan and it will arrive in 3 to 4 days.

The price advantage of private imports depends on the exchange rate and domestic market, but even without that, the EVGA graphic board with a global 3-year warranty and a high-quality, high-performance GPU cooler is quite costly overall. Many products have excellent performance. If you are considering buying Grave, there is no loss even if you add it to your options.

If you are interested, please refer to this article for detailed information on how to personally import from Khomeini high-quality and high-performance EVGA graphics boards that are not widely available in Japan.
・[I can do it! Personal import] Summary of recommended EVGA grabbers in Khomeini In addition, EVGA has opened an official mail order on the storage service of the world's largest online auction site, eBay. Until now, in order to purchase EVGA products from Japan, it was necessary to search for products that support domestic direct shipping on Amazon North America, but the EVGA official store on eBay supports global shipping as standard, so you can purchase products on the store. Almost everything can be purchased domestically. Paypal can be used for payment, so it is safe. 

A high-performance gaming monitor for a high-performance GPU

If you use a high-performance graphics board, we recommend combining a gaming monitor that operates at a refresh rate higher than the general 60Hz, such as 144Hz or 240Hz.
In NVIDIA's official blog post, high frame rate PC gaming, that is, the combination of a high refresh rate gaming monitor and high-performance graphic board, has become popular in recent years such as PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Fortnite, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 - Blackout, Apex Legends. Statistical data that investigated whether it affects the winning rate in the Battle Royale game was released and became a hot topic.
・A high frame rate can give you an edge in battle royale games


・Why is a high frame rate important for e-sports? Here's a graph of the survey results:
Based on the kill/death ratio (100%) for users in an entry-level environment with a GeForce GTX 1050 series and 60Hz refresh rate monitor, kills for users with higher performance GPUs and higher refresh rate gaming monitors It shows how the /death ratio is stretched. Although it is possible to say that ``players who are playing games, or more simply, players who are good at games are using high-performance GPUs and high refresh rate gaming monitors,''

There is no doubt that high refresh rate gaming monitors (and the high frame rate high-performance GPUs) have quantitative benefits such as smoother display, less physical afterimages, and less display delay. I think it's safe to assume that high-performance GPUs and gaming monitors have a positive effect (albeit to a greater or lesser extent) on your win rate.

If I briefly introduce the advantages of low display delay at a high refresh rate, I think that you can intuitively understand that the response of repeated viewing and operation will be improved, but there are also other things, such as the video below. Targets hidden behind walls will actually show up on screen faster when they emerge from the wall.
At 240-360 Hz/FPS, the enemy (the defensive side) can be seen by the attacking side in an environment with low system delay, but the enemy (attacking side) cannot be seen by the defending side in an environment with high system delay. It is reflected.


Based on subjective screen display, if you aim at the target in the center of the crosshair and start shooting, 240Hz will hit before 60Hz. If the target runs away, it may miss the shot with a difference of about 50ms.
It's not about technology, but simply aiming at the center of the crosshair and shooting at the same timing, the one using a monitor with a high refresh rate wins. In addition, the repeat response of operation and screen display is also fast, so naturally, the higher the refresh rate, the smoother the aim.



We are introducing recommended gaming monitors from among the latest products in 2022 according to the application, GPU combination, and budgets, such as AAA-class high-definition PC games and e-Sports PC games such as online battle royale that has become popular in recent years. Please also refer to this article.
・Commentary on recommended gaming monitors to choose from based on budget and performance
・To the list of review articles on PC monitors and displays

Entry-class grabber that does not require an auxiliary power supply

As mentioned in the latest GPU quick reference chapter, the performance of the latest console game consoles released at the end of 2020 is about the same as the GeForce RTX 3060 for the PlayStation 5, and slightly slower than the GeForce RTX 3070 for the Xbox Series X. (This is a rough evaluation based on the GPU specs.) Although
there are charms unique to PC gaming, such as standard support for mouse and keyboard operations, the graphics performance of PlayStation 5 has already reached about RTX 3060. , If you are going to purchase a new graphic board for PC gaming in 2022, we recommend choosing a product that is faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or Radeon RX 6700 XT .

The best Gravo for the latest full HD gaming in 2022

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, the next-generation middle-class GPU whose sales have been lifted since the end of February 2021, is about 20% on average compared to the GeForce RTX 2060 of the same class as the previous generation (12GB VRAM capacity is doubled). It has been increased to 30% or more in the best case), and it has improved performance even when compared to the minor update RTX 2060 SUPER and the higher numbered initial model RTX 2070.
As for specific performance, the latest high-definition PC games from 2020 onwards can be stably played at full HD / 60 FPS with the highest image quality, and ray tracing expressions can be played at full speed by using NVIDIA's unique super-resolution technology DLSS. You can keep HD/60FPS. You can also play relatively lightweight PC games such as battle royale and e-Sports, which have become popular in recent years, in full HD / 144Hz +, making it an ideal and cost-effective model for full HD resolution PC gaming. ・Go to the list of review articles for the GeForce RTX 30 series Although the GeForce RTX 3060 has steadily improved performance, compared to the top models RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 3070, the impact compared to the previous generation is thin, and it is still "GeForce for mobile It is a product with a strong impression that it is next to the RX 3060” or “makeshift in the situation of super shortage of GPUs (although it still feels expensive compared to the RTX 3060 Ti)”. The GPU performance of the new console game machine PlayStation 5 is just about RTX 3060 in terms of specs such as the number of shaders, so if you choose a graphic board for PC gaming, RTX 3060 Ti or higher GPU






To be honest, I want to choose .
(Although there are attractive features unique to PC gaming, such as support for special aspect ratios such as 21:9 ultra-wide and high compatibility with keyboard and mouse operations.)

AMD has released the Radeon RX 6600/6650 XT as a competing model of the GeForce RTX 3060 (competing with the RTX 3060 Ti in dominant game titles).
It has performance that can compete head-on with NVIDIA's latest GPU, so it is worth considering, but the watt performance is too good, so it is being bought up as a GPU for mining, and it continues to be difficult to obtain. ・To the list of Radeon RX 6000 series review articles

A new standard graphics card ideal for FHD/144FPS and WQHD introductory

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, the next-generation middle-class GPU launched in the second half of 2020, is an IPS liquid crystal gaming monitor with full HD to WQHD resolution and a high refresh rate of 144Hz+, which is currently becoming popular at an affordable price. Combining high image quality and high frame rate, it is a graphics board that is ideal for beginners to PC gaming.
The next-generation standard WQHD/144Hz+ is especially recommended for the RTX 3060 Ti, but for other relatively light games, a wide range of PC gamers such as full HD/240FPS super high frame rate and 4K/60FPS luxury super high image quality. It is a new standard mid-class GPU that matches the tier and is reasonably priced starting at $ 399.

Regarding the specific performance of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, compared to the same class of the previous generation and the GeForce RTX 2060, it has an average performance improvement of about 60% and even compared to the minor update RTX 2060 SUPER, a significant performance improvement of about 40%. Plays. Compared to the high-end model RTX 2080 SUPER, which is two ranks higher in the previous generation, it achieves the same or higher graphic performance, making an overwhelming leap from the previous generation. ・To the list of review articles on the GeForce RTX 30 series

AMD has released the Radeon RX 6700/6750 XT as a competing model of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (also competing with the RTX 3070 in dominant game titles).
It achieves performance that can compete for head-on with NVIDIA's latest GPU in the upper middle range, and the RX 6700 XT is also highly available, so I think it's worth considering. ・To the list of Radeon RX 6000 series review articles

A new standard graphics card ideal for high resolution / high FPS introductory

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, the next-generation middle-high class GPU launched in the second half of 2020, is a high-definition and high-frame-rate display combined with a WQHD/144Hz IPS liquid crystal gaming monitor, which is currently becoming popular at an affordable price. It is the best graphic board for beginners of PC gaming.
The GeForce RTX 3070 matches not only WQHD / 144FPS +, but also a wide range of PC gamers, such as full HD / 240FPS super high frame rate to 4K / 60FPS luxury super high image quality, combined with a reasonable price starting at $ 499. It is a classic mid-high class GPU.

Regarding the specific performance of GeForce RTX 3070, compared to the same class of the previous generation and GeForce RTX 2070, it has an average performance of 40% or more, and in the best case, 50% or more, and the top GeForce RTX 2080 Ti of the previous generation. It achieves the same graphic performance with nearly 15% lower power consumption than the previous generation, making an overwhelming leap from the previous generation. ・Go to the review article list of the GeForce RTX 30 series There are various WQHD/144Hz IPS liquid crystal gaming monitors that are ideal for combination with the RTX 3070, but with remote control and USB Type-C compatibility, BenQ EX2780Q ", " ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ " with abundant gaming functions such as OSD crosshair and MBR, and " LG 27GL850-B " with particularly high color development and high response speed among products with the same specifications.

” is a recommended model with a review published on this site.
・WQHD resolution / 144Hz + gaming monitor review article list

AMD has released the Radeon RX 6800 XT/RX 6800 as a competing model of the GeForce RTX 3080/3070. For the first time in a long time, we have achieved a performance that can compete for head-on with NVIDIA's high-end band.
・To the list of Radeon RX 6000 series review articles

Next-generation high-end graphics card compatible with 4K60FPS+

"GeForce RTX 3080", which is ranked second from the top in the numbering model of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series, is more than 60% higher than the previous generation's same class and GeForce RTX 2080 and compared to the previous generation's top GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. It achieves graphics performance that surpasses even the previous generation by about 30%, making an overwhelming leap from the previous generation.
Supports the high-definition rendering function "Raytracing" which makes the expression of mirror surfaces and shadows more realistic. It's a high-end GPU that's perfect for
In 2022, even the latest ultra-high-definition PC games can maintain 4K/60FPS at the highest image quality setting, and it is not difficult to play comfortably at a high frame rate of 4K/120FPS while maintaining high-definition settings, and the emergence of a 4K gaming monster. It is no exaggeration to say that ・Go to the list of review articles for the GeForce RTX 30 series If you use the GeForce RTX 3080, which is compatible with 4K resolution of 60FPS to 120FPS, then the 4K/144Hz compatible IPS liquid crystal gaming monitor " LG 27GP950-B " or " MSI Optix MPG321UR " -QD ", 4K / 120Hz organic EL TV " LG OLED TV 48CXPJA ", etc. I would like to build a luxury gaming environment in combination with a 4K resolution & high refresh rate display. 

To the list of review articles on 4K/120Hz+ compatible gaming monitors

AMD has released the Radeon RX 6800 XT/RX 6800 as a competing model of the GeForce RTX 3080/3070. For the first time in a long time, we have achieved a performance that can compete for head-on with NVIDIA's high-end band.

・To the list of Radeon RX 6000 series review articles

The ultimate next-generation ultra-high-end grabo

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti exhibits graphic performance approaching that of the GeForce RTX 3090 in general PC games, while the price is about 80,000 to 100,000 yen at the regular retail price as of June 2021. I was. Compared to the previous generation top model GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, it has achieved an average of more than 40% improvement in graphic performance, and more than 50% improvement in graphics performance for the latest designed high-definition PC games from 2020 onwards.
Even recent ultra-high-definition PC games can maintain 4K/60FPS at the highest image quality setting, and it is not difficult to play comfortably at a high frame rate of 4K/120FPS even with high-definition settings. It is no exaggeration to say that the 4K gaming monster is here, an ultra-high-end GPU. If you use the GeForce RTX 3080, which can handle 4K resolution from 60FPS to 120FPS, you can use the 4K/144Hz compatible IPS liquid crystal gaming monitor " LG 27GN950-B " or " MSI Optix MPG321UR-QD ", 4K/120Hz organic EL TV. I would like to build a luxury gaming environment in combination with a 4K resolution & high refresh rate display such as the " LG OLED TV 48CXPJA ". ・To the list of review articles on 4K/120Hz+ compatible gaming monitors

In addition, the "GeForce RTX 3090 / 3090 Ti", which reigns at the top of the RTX 30 series, is equipped with a 24GB ultra-large capacity VRAM, which is equivalent to the previous generation TITAN RTX. However, it is actually a product in the traditional “TITAN” position.
It is suitable for GPGPU-like tasks such as 3D rendering and deep learning, and especially in 3D rendering, the doubled FP32 throughput, which is one of the major features of the Ampere architecture, is fully demonstrated, so the previous generation TITAN Compared to RTX and GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, it is more than double, and the actual game performance is about 10% difference. can demonstrate As mentioned above, although it was numbered in the Ampere generation, the RTX 3090 is in fact a TITAN position product, but it should be said that it is a benefit of being numbered. You can now install a performance GPU cooler. Not to mention the external exhaust blower fan TITAN Xp, even compared to TITAN RTX, which has internal exhaust and improved cooling and quietness, the GeForce RTX 3090 is a large GPU cooler with a total length of over 300 and occupies 3 slots. By installing, quietness has been greatly improved, and it is also noteworthy that although it is in the TITAN position, it has achieved quietness equivalent to the 80Ti numbering model of each generation. ・To the list of review articles on the GeForce RTX 30 series

Simple water cooling is recommended for high-end grabbers that cools outstandingly

As explained in the beginning, if you purchase a high-end graphics board like the RTX 2080 Ti or RTX 2080, you will need to secure a separate installation space for the radiator, but we also recommend a model equipped with a simple water-cooled cooler that cools much better than air-cooled.

Domestic BTO PC maker Sicom has released the G-Master Hydro series equipped with a graphic board that has its own simple water cooling of GeForce RTX 3070/3080/3090.
The G-Master Hydro series standard models Z690 and X570A II use Fractal Design Define 7, a popular product for homebrew, for the PC case, and high-quality parts for homebrew PCs are also used for the motherboard and power supply unit. , is a highly recommended model on this site as a high-performance and high-quality BTO PC.


On this site, from the G-Master Hydro series equipped with a simple water-cooled graphic board, a review article of the gaming BTO PC "G-Master Hydro Z590" equipped with Intel 11th generation CPU such as Core i9 11900K and simple water-cooled GeForce RTX 30 series is released. It's inside. I think that it will be a reference when considering purchasing the G-Master Hydro series.
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Bonus: Which cooler is quieter and cools better?

Regarding the performance of the GPU cooler, I wrote that it is recommended to check "GPU temperature" and "fan speed" when full load is applied for a certain period of time (at least 5 minutes or more). It's rough, but I'm going to explain it.

I think you chose the GPU first, but the power consumption of the graphic board is roughly determined by the GPU. Actually, it varies slightly depending on the degree of factory OC by the manufacturer, but basically, there is no problem if you refer to the power consumption of the reference board (TGP/TCP/TDP: the index value of the power consumption of the entire graphic board).

For example, a GeForce GTX 1070 consumes 150W of power at 100% GPU load. If you simplify it very much, it will be "this power consumption = GPU core heat generation".
Even with the same cooler, the higher the temperature of the GPU core, the higher the cooling performance (heat dissipation performance) of the cooler. For example, if there is hot water of 100 degrees and hot water of 50 degrees, it is empirically that the hot water of 100 degrees takes the time to cool down by 20 degrees at room temperature of 25 degrees (100 to 80, 50 to 30). I think I can understand it somehow.
The higher the number of rotations of the GPU fan (depending on the GPU temperature), the higher the cooling performance (heat dissipation performance) of the cooler and the higher the fan noise.

When the GeForce GTX 1070 is running at 150W at full load, the GPU temperature is 50 degrees, the fan speed is 1000RPM, and the cooler's heat dissipation performance is 120W, the heat dissipation performance is 30W short, so the GPU temperature gradually rises. To go.
At this time, due to the increase in heat dissipation performance due to GPU temperature and the increase in fan speed depending on GPU temperature, heat dissipation performance is
"55 degrees: 1200 RPM: 130 W" → "60 degrees: 1400 RPM: 140 W" → "65 degrees: 1600 RPM: 150 W"
. Finally, when the heat dissipation performance of the cooler reaches 150W, heat generation and heat dissipation will be balanced, so the graphic board in this example will operate at a GPU temperature of 65 degrees and a fan speed of 1600 RPM.

In addition, the number of revolutions increased by 200RPM every 5 degrees above, but if you increase 300RPM every 3 degrees,
"53 degrees: 1300RPM: 130W" → "56 degrees: 1600RPM: 140W" → "59 degrees: 1900RPM: 150W"
This time the GPU temperature will be 59 degrees and the fan speed will be 1900RPM. The GPU temperature will drop, but the fan speed will increase, that is, the fan noise will increase.
In other words, the important point when choosing a GPU cooler is how much the GPU temperature and fan rotation speed balance the heat generation of the GPU core and the heat dissipation of the cooler at 100% load.

In the example above, the heat dissipation performance increases by 10W at "5 degrees & 200 RPM" and "3 degrees & 300 RPM", but a high-quality heat sink with large fins and a copper base is used like EVGA's ACX3.0 cooler. If it is, you can get the same heat dissipation performance improvement with lower GPU temperature difference and fan rotation speed, resulting in a cooler with high quietness and cooling performance. Regarding the cooling performance of the GPU cooler, it is difficult to guess from the product page of the grabber manufacturer, and there is no choice but to check the reviews of individuals and information sites. There are two pieces of information to look for when investigating the performance of a GPU cooler: "GPU temperature at full load" and "Fan speed at full load".



Regarding fan noise, I think that the fan speed is easier to understand than the sound level meter (dB meter). The fan noise is slightly different depending on the fan diameter and blade shape, but basically, it's quick to look at the fan rotation speed.

As a simple guideline, the GPU temperature should be around 70-75 degrees for high-end graphics cards over TGP250W, and 60-70 degrees for middle-class graphics cards with TGP200W or less, and the fan speed should be around 1200-1500RPM for stable operation. If it has a good balance between, and fan speed, and operates at 1000RPM or less, it can be considered a very high-performance cooler.

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