By reilo Go To PostNice hardwood floorsIt's not distressed grey though.
By Kabro Go To PostIt's not distressed grey though.Don't mention that type of evil ever again
By Kibner Go To PostI’ve always wondered why this wasn’t a thing before. Everything get run to the back anyway, so why not just have it connect to the back
Maybe in a year or two they’ll figure out how to hide the cable for the GPU
I'm blown away at how clean the interior of this PC is but I guess that's just the state of the pc parts nowadays
By Kibner Go To PostNot really keen of it. I have something like that (NZXT H9) and it makes troubleshooting why my PCm kept turning on and off by itself harder.
FSR 3.1 announced.
https://community.amd.com/t5/gaming/amd-fsr-3-1-announced-at-gdc-2024-fsr-3-available-and-upcoming/ba-p/674027/jump-to/first-unread-message
Upscaling image quality improvements:
Improved temporary stability at rest and in movement – less flickering and/or shimmering and "Fizziness" around objects in motion.
Ghosting reduction and better preservation of detail.
Decoupling FSR 3 upscaling from frame generation:
Allows FSR 3.1 frame generation technology to work with other upscaling solutions.
New AMD FidelityFX API:
Makes it easier for developers to debug and allows forward compatibility with updated versions of FSR.
Vulkan® and Xbox Game Development Kit (GDK) support.
AMD FSR 3.1 will be available for developers on GPUOpen in Q2 and will be coming to games later this year.
https://community.amd.com/t5/gaming/amd-fsr-3-1-announced-at-gdc-2024-fsr-3-available-and-upcoming/ba-p/674027/jump-to/first-unread-message
De-coupling frame-gen from upscaling is good. Hopefully more devs implement it as an option, because it still feels like DLSS3 or nothing at the moment
If it leads to developers having a harder time making up excuses for not including specific upscaling tech in their games, then that's good.
Hopefully it'll become a standard in way less time than it's taking DirectStorage ...
Does still require that games are required to be built around the broadest set of input data still, right?
By JesalR Go To PostDoes still require that games are required to be built around the broadest set of input data still, right?They need to be able to provide motion vectors, if that's what you mean. Probably some other stuff, too.
By Kibner Go To PostThey need to be able to provide motion vectors, if that's what you mean. Probably some other stuff, too.Yeah, I guess I meant that if a new version of one of these upscalers needs new input, let’s say DLSS4 needs a depth map or something, then does it break out of being compatible with DirectSR until a DX update?
By JesalR Go To PostYeah, I guess I meant that if a new version of one of these upscalers needs new input, let’s say DLSS4 needs a depth map or something, then does it break out of being compatible with DirectSR until a DX update?Hmmmm… I would think it would require an update, yeah. Just completely guessing here.
There is a possibility it doesn’t, depending on how DLSS4 and DirextSR are written (allow passing of arbitrary number and type of arguments and let the downstream api figure it out). That seems super fragile so I it is done that way.
By MF Coom Go To Post
Intel core i11 hell yeah
Does anyone have experience with Ubiquiti network gear? I'm looking to buy a wifi 7 access point and their U7 Pro seems to fit my needs, especially in terms of affordability. I imagine you'd need a UniFi (software) controller to get the most out of the AP, similarly to how TP-Link's Omada stuff works?
The other option would be to get a 'stopgap' wifi 6e access point, which would still be overkill for my current wifi-aware hardware, wait for 4x4 wifi 7 access points to get cheaper.
I definitely need to upgrade my 15 years old struggle AP tho.
The other option would be to get a 'stopgap' wifi 6e access point, which would still be overkill for my current wifi-aware hardware, wait for 4x4 wifi 7 access points to get cheaper.
I definitely need to upgrade my 15 years old struggle AP tho.
Not personally. They can sometimes be hit or miss, especially with their software, but they are generally the last step before you go to pro/commercial gear.
I actually help manage (mostly a backup) a fairly large UniFi setup (~60 APs)
UniFi AP's do need at minimum a controller and switch, but those can come in many forms/products. Cheapest would be a cloud gateway ultra + AP's with PoE Injectors. Do you care about higher than 1 Gb speeds (or maybe even less)?
UniFi AP's do need at minimum a controller and switch, but those can come in many forms/products. Cheapest would be a cloud gateway ultra + AP's with PoE Injectors. Do you care about higher than 1 Gb speeds (or maybe even less)?
I've refreshed my home network setup fairly recently and I would prefer to keep it as is for the time being. 1 gbps is objectively all I need for the foreseeable future and while I wouldn't mind upgrading to something like the UDM Pro and a PoE+ switch ... I really just need an access point.
I should have a couple of PoE+ injectors stashed somewhere and I do of course have switches. Apparently you can set up the U7 Pro via the phone app, but it's all rather limited, so I suppose I'd have to make a cloud account and install UniFi on Windows for full access?
I don't need an actual hardware controller, I presume.
I should have a couple of PoE+ injectors stashed somewhere and I do of course have switches. Apparently you can set up the U7 Pro via the phone app, but it's all rather limited, so I suppose I'd have to make a cloud account and install UniFi on Windows for full access?
I don't need an actual hardware controller, I presume.
That sounds right. The standalone mode you mentioned here https://help.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/12594679474071-Standalone-Access-Points-without-UniFi
I think you can run also UniFi on other machines here https://ui.com/download/releases/network-server
my knowledge about either of these methods is pretty limited though . I'm sure that you have seen that the Ubiqitui subreddit is very active. They have kinda been a blessing when we decided to go with them over Aruba stuff (damn you should have seen the pricetag).
I think you can run also UniFi on other machines here https://ui.com/download/releases/network-server
my knowledge about either of these methods is pretty limited though . I'm sure that you have seen that the Ubiqitui subreddit is very active. They have kinda been a blessing when we decided to go with them over Aruba stuff (damn you should have seen the pricetag).
I'm hoping that RTX 5090's won't be scalped super hard at launch but that's copium because it happens every time lol
I've been educating myself on the potentially huge benefits of backside power delivery in CPUs, this is a pretty good video on the subject.
One thing it contextually highlights is how much Intel need their advanced process nodes and stuff like backside power delivery (aka Power-Via) to come together in a big, big way in the next couple of years, if they hope to regain or at least share the manufacturing throne again.
It kind of sucks that all these supposed major architectural changes are only coming in 2025-26 for both Intel and AMD in products, meaning desktop processors, I'm actually interested in buying.
One thing it contextually highlights is how much Intel need their advanced process nodes and stuff like backside power delivery (aka Power-Via) to come together in a big, big way in the next couple of years, if they hope to regain or at least share the manufacturing throne again.
It kind of sucks that all these supposed major architectural changes are only coming in 2025-26 for both Intel and AMD in products, meaning desktop processors, I'm actually interested in buying.
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/97493/amd-ryzen-9-9950x-cpu-tested-zen-5-chip-is-46-faster-in-cinebench-r24-than-7950x/index.html
The rumors are spicy indeed. I just hope Intel has a more efficient design this time around.
The rumors are spicy indeed. I just hope Intel has a more efficient design this time around.
The smart play is to wait until Q1 2025 for Zen 5 X3D and 'widely' available 5090s, then buy a PS5 Pro instead.
The smartest play is wait for desktop Steam OS and build a new SFF living room PC around it.
That’s the play I’m hoping to make.
That’s the play I’m hoping to make.
By HottestGrapes Go To PostThe smartest play is wait for desktop Steam OS and build a new SFF living room PC around it.Check this out: https://bazzite.gg/
That’s the play I’m hoping to make.
It’s an atomic os, so you have the same system stability and file system restrictions as Steam Deck. It also comes pre configured with a bunch of hand related software and optimizations and is compatible with Decky Loader and whatnot.
Similarities, differences, limitations, and workarounds compared to true SteamOS: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/docs?topic=37
E: potential deal killer:
Can I run Gaming Mode if I have a Nvidia GPU?
No.
Nvidia’s proprietary drivers currently do not have support for either Gaming Mode. AMD and Intel GPUs have mature open source graphic drivers that fully support most applications on the Linux desktop.
This may change soon thanks to the work of those involved with the NVK project as it matures over time.
E: potential deal killer:
Can I run Gaming Mode if I have a Nvidia GPU?
No.
Nvidia’s proprietary drivers currently do not have support for either Gaming Mode. AMD and Intel GPUs have mature open source graphic drivers that fully support most applications on the Linux desktop.
This may change soon thanks to the work of those involved with the NVK project as it matures over time.
Looking all that up also lead me to this list of Steam Deck tweaks that looks interesting, minus the disable cpu exploits one: https://medium.com/@a.b.t./here-are-some-possibly-useful-tweaks-for-steamos-on-the-steam-deck-fcb6b571b577
@Kib
I’ve seen the other Linux alternatives, Chimera OS too. Frankly, they all scare me because I completely lack knowledge and experience with Linux distros beyond Steam OS on the Deck.
I might bite the bullet and just go for it anyway. Trial by fire has always been the most effective way for me to learn new things. If I really don’t vibe with it, I’d just fall back to Windows and a full screen launcher like Big Picture mode and/or Playnite
I’ve seen the other Linux alternatives, Chimera OS too. Frankly, they all scare me because I completely lack knowledge and experience with Linux distros beyond Steam OS on the Deck.
I might bite the bullet and just go for it anyway. Trial by fire has always been the most effective way for me to learn new things. If I really don’t vibe with it, I’d just fall back to Windows and a full screen launcher like Big Picture mode and/or Playnite
I will say that you would be less likely to get into an irrecoverable state with Bazzite, when compared to Chimera OS. It is an atomic OS, which makes it easy to rollback updates and it keeps up to 90 days worth of rollback images. It also behaves much more similarly to Steam OS in that folders outside your user's home directory are likely to get wiped on reboot and it relies primarily on Flatpaks for apps.
no SDI?
can it load 1d/3d LUTs?
whats the delta E level?
monitoring 8k grain structure on a native 8k monitor is a nice touch though but then again,
delivering 8k are few and far between.
I guess its fine for youtube podcasts but professional, it is not.
can it load 1d/3d LUTs?
whats the delta E level?
monitoring 8k grain structure on a native 8k monitor is a nice touch though but then again,
delivering 8k are few and far between.
I guess its fine for youtube podcasts but professional, it is not.
I can already tell that the NPU discourse surrounding new CPU releases is going to be fucking insufferable over the next couple of years.
By Zabojnik Go To PostI can already tell that the NPU discourse surrounding new CPU releases is going to be fucking insufferable over the next couple of years.looks like it will be a while before it will be common for cpu's to ship with the minimum 45 npu's that microsoft wants
The rumored requirement was 40 TOPS but i don't think anyone ever said if it was SoC or just NPU. Meteor Lake SoC's don't quite reach 40 but they are being labeled as "AI PC's" so who knows if that requirement was ever real.
By Kibner Go To Postlooks like it will be a while before it will be common for cpu's to ship with the minimum 45 npu's that microsoft wants
For this?
Yes. But also useful things like being able to extract text from images like Safari on macOS. Their Face ID tech also uses npu’s.