I didn't know he started with a 700W power supply as I hadn't seen this thread until I made my first reply. (But that's still not too much.)[...}
Yeah, editing kind of kills the history of this.
As for GPU features, I stated several objective facts (that are by most considered as advantages) such as wider support and longer development time for some features.[...]
First part of this sentence is a typical empty phrase, I've already answered to that earlier, second part is just wtf. Most of the "features" (most of them are open but AMD focusses on them significantly so support is evident) are open source. It basically outruns anything proprietary in terms of support and potential development time. Also, again, it's an empty phrase as long as there's not a list of manpower * time on that. Note: Nothing personal, but it's not an argument if it's just some empty phrase, especially with nothing to back it up.
[...]I said "I think" CUDA was the most dominant in this case, because I wasn't sure whether I was factually correct or not, not because it was a subjective opinion (which it isn't, since one is obviously more dominant across a certain usage scenario).[...} Whether HD3D or 3D Surround is better isn't really "subjective" either, rather it varies, since it mostly depends on what games you play.[...]
][...]The reason I recommend Nvidia is because I have a lot of experience with their graphics cards and newer features, and I know they work great for someone who does the things sevin say.[...]
Okay.
So, first off, CUDA and OpenCL are equally fast:
http://wiki.tiker.net/CudaVsOpenCL#Speed
Second, his usage scenarios:
"photoshop": Mercury engine supports both CUDA and OpenCL
"video editing": Sony Vegas supports OpenCL acceleration (as a matter of fact I'm using it)
"eventually 3d modelling":
-Blender: Yes
-3dsmax: Yes
-Maya: Yes
[...]Most importantly, it's not like subjective opinions don't matter. Especially when you have done a lot of research about these features and have used several of them.[...]
What? If whatever one says cannot be qualified nor quantified to any extent, it's completely subjective, and therefore irrelevant and useless. Note: Personal experiences that are useful match those criteria.
[...]Having done a lot of research and staying up to date with AMD cards & features simultaneously, I can also say that the things that set their cards apart would work better for a different use case scenario, since their strong point is the price-to-performance ratio.[...}
As shown above, false. As for the price-to-performance ratio: Great? Why not get the best card in his price range then, if it happens to be an AMD card?
[...]It's not like I'm getting paid by Nvidia to endorse their products,[...]
Ehm, okay. Just FYI, absolutely no reason to say that.
[...]I do a lot of source evaluation while being very open-minded about this kind of stuff, so when I think a product is better than another one, it's not because I'm a "fanboy" or because my friends use it.[...}
Given the feature list you posted earlier alone, since all features were NV-sided only, I honestly doubt that. The rest with the "usage scenario" stuff was simply false (see above) and absolutely not based on any research just solidifies my doubts.
[...]I'll happily change sides if AMD starts to deliver the same kind of features as Nvidia does, but to this point I haven't found it compelling. Basically, Nvidia's features are things I'd miss being without, while AMD's are not.[...]
Sure, how could one miss something he doesn't know off?
[...](And the boxed cooler will definitely not do for any [read: significant] overclocking. I've used the thing several times and seen the bloody results.)[...]
Define significant. If I can get the clocks up by 500MHz that results in 14% speed boost and 14% higher thermal output, given you can't manage to lower the voltage. That's a significant speed boost to me, doubtfully temperatures will go through the roof.
[...]I personally love my DeathAdder 2013, but if you want a new one I definitely don't reccomend the one you chose. There is a very limited list of mice I'd buy that actually have "flawless" optical sensors, among them being the Logitech G502 Proteus Core, for example.[...]
My advice, sevin:
Get a list of some mice and their tests(!). Have 3 canditates ready that tested well, go to a store and grab them. Pick whatever fits you best and order it cheaper online. No point in getting someone's recommendations if one has a palm grip and the other a claw grip.
As to on topic:
My point still stands. Just tell us when you're ready to do a purchase and things will be sorted out then. Now it's just a waste of time and apparently a hornet's nest.
As for the OT-discussion: It's OT. Feel free to add me anytime (@donut) and I can hand you over some literature so that you can stay open-minded about some features sevin never needs. Maybe I can learn some stuff from you too.
