Why can't I find a recent GPU that doesn't take up half my case? Do the GPU manufacturers not care about people who want more than onboard graphics but don't need the most powerful gaming GPU?
We Need New Motherboards Before GPUs Collapse Under Their Own Gravity
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#12New design: Switch things around and stick the CPU into a slot on the GPU.
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#13Turn the tower on its side so the motherboard is parallel with the ground and the weight of the GPU keeps it in the PCI-e slot. It is my understanding that GPUs are able to still properly dissipate their heat in this configuration. Great article!
Vertical-mount GPU gang sees no issues.
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#14Stop making cards wider; Bring back full-length cards! With cases having guided slots for them!
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#15Why can't I find a recent GPU that doesn't take up half my case? Do the GPU manufacturers not care about people who want more than onboard graphics but don't need the most powerful gaming GPU?
You can? Both the RTX 3050 and RX 6400 come in single fan form factors not much longer than a PCIE slot. Anything weaker than that is getting beaten by AGUs.
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#16New design: Switch things around and stick the CPU into a slot on the GPU.
The GPU should be the motherboard, and everything sticks onto it.
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#17Why can't I find a recent GPU that doesn't take up half my case? Do the GPU manufacturers not care about people who want more than onboard graphics but don't need the most powerful gaming GPU?
Simple: GPU manufacturers would much rather sell you a flagship at $1000+ than multiple basic cards at $150. Duopoly in the market and no competition, why would they reduce their margins?
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#18Why can't I find a recent GPU that doesn't take up half my case? Do the GPU manufacturers not care about people who want more than onboard graphics but don't need the most powerful gaming GPU?
Those low-end GPUs have been an afterthought for many years now. The last one I remember being somewhat decent was GT 1030 from 2016.
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#191. While I agree we're beginning to reach absurd proportions, lets really analyze the situation and think about it. 2. Are there any GPUs that actually have performed physical damage on a motherboard slot? 3. GPUs are already 2-wide by default, and some are 3-wide. 4-wide GPUs will have more support from the chassis. This seems like the simpler solution, especially since most people rarely have a 2nd add in card at a…
RE 2: We were shipping a system with a 980ti and it ripped the PCIE slot off the board despite being propped with foam.
... maybe don't ship a built system then? Those boxes get dropped
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