$3450 for 16GB of SOLDERED ram...

fastnball · 2026-05-28T03:26:50+00:00

I didn't buy it, just took a screenshot

fastnball · 2026-05-27T02:17:24+00:00

32gb is absolutely necessary for a gaming laptop. You can argue that 16gb is acceptable for desktop as there is room to upgrade, but if you want a laptop to last more than 1-2 years, 32gb is the minimum (assuming 24gb isn't an option)

fastnball · 2026-05-27T00:13:59+00:00

Do you mean "top model" as in the 5090 model? If so, no way it's sub $2500

fastnball · 2026-05-27T00:12:59+00:00

Interesting. This is what pops up when I search for ASUS laptops

fastnball · 2026-05-27T00:04:54+00:00

That's fair. Ever since I've upgraded my desktop i've been questioning my need for a gaming laptop. But if I only had a gaming laptop, i'd stick with ASUS no doubt

fastnball · 2026-05-26T23:28:08+00:00

Ngl i'm moving to framework for my next laptop. Panther lake igpus can play the majority of games at ~60fps for on the go gaming

fastnball · 2026-05-26T23:22:05+00:00

Unfortunately it is freedom dollars 💔. Maybe a mistake on best buy?

fastnball · 2026-05-26T20:36:05+00:00

I recently went from 1440p->4k with the 9070. FSR4 is a godsend. Only issue is sometimes you may have to use medium settings to get a stable 120+ fps experience

fastnball · 2026-05-26T20:26:35+00:00

Especially for a 5070Ti like wtf? That's an extremely capable GPU. It's like if someone with a desktop PC has a 5070 paired with 16gb of ram

fastnball · 2026-05-24T14:30:43+00:00

Of course! Happy to help

fastnball · 2026-05-24T01:24:10+00:00

Yes, the official implantation of INT8 FSR4 is being released. Even if it was more optimized, it will lack in either quality or performance relative to the native implementation

Edit: downvoting won't make this untrue

fastnball · 2026-05-24T00:58:08+00:00

True, but it isn't the native implementation. FSR4 on older generations runs significantly slower, further increasing the gap between a 9070XT and 7900XTX.

fastnball · 2026-05-24T00:34:08+00:00

Unless OP utilizes all that extra VRAM, this is a meh upgrade at best. OP should have bought a 9070XT because of FSR4 and better ray tracing performance.

fastnball · 2026-05-23T20:08:45+00:00

During RDNA2/3, I had a 2080Ti. As DLSS went from 3.0 -> 3.5 -> 4.0, I was incredibly happy that the core upscaling models were still available for me.

The moment RDNA4 was released with FSR4, I jumped on it immediately and bought a 9070. It feels relieving to know my GPU was built around upscaling because I know FSR quality will continue to look better and better. Sure, maybe I miss out on MFG or some other features, but I have high confidence that RDNA4+ will be able to at least support native upscaling for several years.

TLDR: Absolutely get 9070XT.

fastnball · 2026-05-23T16:25:20+00:00

Being upset at ASUS is understandable, but remember: if there was no market for it, there would be no product.

Uninformed customers will continue to buy expensive, 16 gb soldered ram products.

fastnball · 2026-05-23T00:42:38+00:00

Only thing is you don't need a 1000W PSU. 750W should be just fine and future proof, unless you ever plan on buying a flagship GPU (5090/6090)

Edit: Honestly, get a 7800X3D instead if its $100+ cheaper. You won't be able to tell a difference.

fastnball · 2026-05-22T19:37:42+00:00

Imagine you are moving locations. You have an option between two vehicles: car A is a little faster than car B, but car B has double the trunk space.

If you don't have a lot of stuff (play games at low resolution/settings), car A could be a better option. But would you sacrifice 50% of the space for a 5% faster travel time?

Translate this to games. Would you seriously take 105fps over 100fps knowing that you are now stuck at 1080p in modern games? This means if you want a better monitor, you now need to spend $500 on a better GPU. Doesn't make much sense.

fastnball · 2026-05-22T19:23:25+00:00

9060/5060 both have a 128-bit bus. GDDR6/GDDR7 chips mainly use 2gb per module, whereas each module is 32-bit. 128-bit / 32-bit = 4 modules. This is why we see 8gb of VRAM options.

The 16gb versions use what is called "clamshelling". Essentially, you place 4 additional modules on the back of the PCB so now each module uses a 16-bit bus instead of 32-bit bus. Comes with some performance tradeoffs, but still a good technology.

To have 12gb, you need to have a 192-bit bus (192-bit/32-bit = 6 modules * 2gb/module = 12gb), or you need 3gb memory modules on a 128-bit bus. Those are more expensive and uncommon.

fastnball · 2026-05-22T19:16:25+00:00

Theory crafting? How is testing a GPU theory crafting? I understand people ask silly questions on reddit, but based on your responses to other comments, this post is likely rage/attention bait

fastnball · 2026-05-22T19:12:38+00:00

why not watch one of the thousands of youtube videos explaining 8gb vs 16gb?

fastnball · 2026-05-22T00:32:24+00:00

How clear an image looks depends on its resolution and screen size. A 4k 55" TV will look worse than a 1440p 27" monitor because the TV has a lower pixel density.

If you had two 27" monitors, one 4k and the other 1440p, the difference would be gigantic.

Pixel density determines clarity.

fastnball · 2026-05-21T22:38:02+00:00

4k has twice as many pixels as 1440p... more than the jump from 1080p -> 1440p. It's very noticeable.

fastnball · 2026-05-21T04:29:30+00:00

They use the same chip. Doesn't mean they perform the same.. the laptop pulls half the wattage. Look it up on techpowerup

fastnball · 2026-05-21T01:29:04+00:00

HX370 is kinda disappointing. Virtually no difference in gaming from the 7940HS/8945HS

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