Buying 3090 gonna be like:

Me, who still has bills to pay off:

Meanwhile, viv is gonna be like

ASUS GeForce RTX 3090 ROG STRIX pictured



https://videocardz.com/newz/asus-geforce-rtx-3090-rog-strix-pictured

Also some Nvidia partners are already putting up their product pages:

https://www.gainward.com/main/vgapro.php?id=1090&tab=ov&lang=en


DisplayPort 1.4a and HDMI 2.1
PCIE 4.0
7nm process confirmed, unknown if TSMC or Samsung
750w PSU recommended, 375w is max in-spec power draw (2x 8pin and pcie slot)
24GB of 19.5 Gbps GDDR6X.
5248 cores @ 1695 Mhz = 17.8 TF, if you overclock to 2000 Mhz = 21 TF
294mm length for the Gainward cards
Price: Your first born child (probably)

That's because I have saved for a long time. Did a quick calculation and I might actually be able to buy everything I want this year while still being able to go to Japan in Spring. And then I'm gonna be broke and hope I don't have to eat for a year.

Ordered my case today because I needed to buy some USB cables and had to fill up to 20€. I don't feel great about buying so early when I don't even know any of my components, but I'm quite certain that there won't be coming out a better case by the end of the year.

https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/define/define-7/white/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeTxUjUrw4A

Don't get me wrong, mate. I'd love to be able to splash that amount of cash and get the best hardware available. And I'm not the only one. If you can afford to do it, then go for it.

I have the Fractal Define R5 and I love it. It has lots of room, it's easy to work with it and its whisper quiet, I doubt they've messed it up with the R7. My only advise would be to add at least another exhaust fan given that you'll likely go for components that will dump a lot of heat into the case.

Apparently Samsung, which is probably also the cause of the high TDPs due to their bad Yield rates. The Quadro version of the 3090 is only 300W yet expected to be clocked only slightly lower, so probably all the golden samples go to Quadro and consumers get the less efficient ones.

I'm beginning to think that 3090 + silent isn't really a combination that's possible.

I was planning to keep the case closed except for bottom intake and back exhaust. If I go with liquid cooling I'll probably have to open up the case at the top which won't do well with noise levels. I could go for a closed top with air cooling but then GPU and CPU probably won't have too much fun within that small case. My current case is pretty huge and I do not have high end components in it so it's pretty much irrelevant, but with the coming Zen 3 and T H I C C Nvidia it might become an issue in a small case like the Define 7. Normally I would have taken the XL version but that's not available in white.

Case is coming in 2 days, maybe it's bigger than I think.

Another week, another round of news!

SALES /PLAYER COUNT & DEALS

Steam's top 10

1. Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
2. Control Ultimate Edition
3. Microsoft Flight Simulator
4. New World
5. Among Us
6. Wasteland 3
7. Microsoft Flight Simulator
8. New World
9. Crusader Kings III
10. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Game of the Year Edition

GOG's new weekly sale features up to 90% discounts: https://www.gog.com/promo/20200831_weekly_sale

Steam has two new sales:

• Pro Cycling Manager 2020 is 30% off until September 7: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1178400/Pro_Cycling_Manager_2020/
• And 嗜血印 Bloody Spell, still in Early Access, is 65% off until the 8th of September: https://store.steampowered.com/app/992300/_Bloody_Spell/

Fanatical has three new sales:

• The new Star Deal is Hob, 85% off for the next 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/hob
• The first of the two new bundles is F1 Race Stars Complete Bundle, featuring the game and 13 DLCs with a 91% discount: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/f-1-race-stars-complete-bundle
• The second one is a Deus Ex Bundle with 4 games to choose your 2, 3 or 4 products bundle: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/deus-ex-bundle

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

This mod allows you to play CODE VEIN with a top-down view camera
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/this-mod-allows-you-to-play-code-vein-with-a-top-down-view-camera/
CODE VEIN fans, here is something for you. Today, we are bringing you an amazing one that will completely change the way you play the game. Clanzion released the following mod that introduces a top-down view camera to the game.
In order to install this top-down camera mod you’ll have to create a folder called ~mods at SteamsteamappscommonCODE VEINCodeVeinContentPaks. Then, you’ll simply have to place the .pak file in there (and make sure to uninstall all old .pak files if you already have this folder).
To active this new camera viewpoint, you’ll simply have to press N. You can only go back to normal camera once you have died or teleported (unless autocamera is turned on). Moreover, you have to go to homebase every time you start up the game for this mod to work.
>> You can get it from Nexus Mods.

MKP Revitalized 2 Definitive Edition Update 2020 is available for download
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/mkp-revitalized-2-definitive-edition-update-2020-download/
MKA has released the Definitive Edition of Mortal Kombat Project Revitalized 2. According to the modder, Definitive Edition Update 2020 is an update for R2DE and is planned to be the last update for Revitalized 2 as a whole.
In case you weren’t aware of, Revitalized 2 is a glorified compilation edit of the Mortal Kombat Project Season 2 Final engine by Borg117 and the MKP Update Team.
MKP Ultimate Revitalized 2.0, which we shared in July 2020, was running on the base Season Two Final Engine. However, Definitive Edition Update 2020 runs on Season Two Final Update 5 Engine. This basically means that it includes a lot of fixes and tweaks that were not present in the previous version. Additionally, it packs new intros, endings, and a new style.
MKP Revitalized 2 Definitive Edition Update 2020 features classic versions of various characters. Furthermore, it packs some new and improved characters like Destiny, Tremor, Stryker and Jataaka.
>> Here's the download link (Mediafire).

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver gets an AI-enhanced HD Remaster Mod
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/legacy-of-kain-soul-reaver-gets-an-ai-enhanced-hd-remaster-mod/
Legacy of Kain and Soul Reaver fans, here is something special for you today. RainaAudron has just released an AI-enhanced HD remaster mod for the classic Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver game.
This remastered mod attempts to significantly improve the game’s blurry textures. Do note, however, that this mod is for the Dreamcast version of the game. Still, PC gamers can use a Dreamcast emulator in order to play and enjoy this unofficial remaster.
>> The mod is available from here. The emulator and the game are up to you.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion gets a 19GB 4X Upscaled HD Texture Pack
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-gets-a-19gb-4x-upscaled-hd-texture-pack/
Modder ‘Kuzja80’ has released a must-have texture pack for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. This HD Texture Pack upscales the default textures, is 19.5GB in size, and is a must-have for all Oblivion purists fans.
Going into more details, this pack corrects upscaled alpha channels and upscaled normal maps. Furthermore, there aren’t any vectorising effects and, after segmentation, all textures are seamless.
>> Head to Nexus Mods to get it.

New version of Crysis Enhanced Mod adds real-time reflections, improves Globall Illumination & more
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-version-of-crysis-enhanced-mod-adds-real-time-reflections-improves-globall-illumination-more/
In July 2020, we informed you about an amazing graphics overhaul mod for the first Crysis game, Crysis Enhanced. And yesterday, its team released a new tech video, showcasing some of the features that will be coming in its next version.
According to Remaster Studio, the next version of Crysis Enhanced will feature real-time reflections. As such, players will be able to have proper reflections for all objects, as well as for characters and particles. The team did not reveal how this mod handles these reflections. Thus, it will be interesting to see whether these reflections are better than the ray-traced ones for Crysis Remastered.
Crysis Enhanced Edition also packs richer particles, as well as indirect sky lighting and fog effects. Its latest version will also have improved Global Illumination effects and reworked Lighting AO/TOD.

GAMING NEWS

Gamescom 2020 trailers for Humankind, Blood Bowl 3, Aragami 2, Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One and more
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/gamescom-2020-trailers-for-humankind-blood-bowl-3-aragami-2-sherlock-holmes-chapter-one-and-more/
Gamescom 2020 is currently underway, and below you can find some more trailers for a number of games. Going into more details, you can find below trailers for Humankind, Bushiden, Aragami 2, Blood Bowl 3, Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One, Solasta: Crown of the Magister and more.
>> There are 16 videos in this article.

Future Games Show Gameplay Videos for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs Legion
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/future-games-show-gameplay-videos-for-assassins-creed-valhalla-and-watch-dogs-legion/
During the Future Games Show, Ubisoft revealed new gameplay videos for both Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs Legion. These two games will release later this year on the PC, so be sure to watch these gameplay videos after the jump.

New beautiful 4K gameplay trailer released for Bright Memory Infinite
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/new-beautiful-4k-gameplay-trailer-released-for-bright-memory-infinite/
FYQD Personal Studio has released a brand new beautiful 4K gameplay trailer for Bright Memory: Infinite. This trailer packs some gameplay sequences that were present in its previous trailer. However, and since this is a 4K trailer, we’ve decided to share it as you can finally enjoy that gameplay footage in better quality.

Brand new Gamescom 2020 Gameplay Trailer for Serious Sam 4
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/brand-new-gamescom-2020-gameplay-trailer-for-serious-sam-4/
Croteam has released a brand new Gamescom 2020 gameplay trailer for Serious Sam 4. Contrary to some previous trailer, this one packs more than 30 seconds of gameplay footage. Moreover, this trailer showcases Sam riding a mech, so… yeah… the game will have mecha sequences.

First gameplay trailer for Sam and Max: This Time It’s Virtual!
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/first-gameplay-trailer-for-sam-and-max-this-time-its-virtual/
HappyGiant has released the first gameplay trailer for the new Sam & Max VR game, Sam & Max: This Time It’s Virtual!. The game’s development team includes several team members that worked on the original Sam & Max: Hit the Road by LucasArts in 1992. This new action adventure title will come out for virtual reality headsets in the first half of 2021 for the PC.

Chivalry 2 has been delayed until 2021
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/chivalry-2-has-been-delayed-until-2021/
Chivalry 2 was targeting a 2020 release on the PC via Epic Games Store. Unfortunately, though, Torn Banner Studios has announced that the game has been delayed until 2021.

Free demo released for the SNES-style JRPG, Chained Echoes, for a limited time
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/free-limited-time-demo-released-for-the-snes-style-jrpg-chained-echoes/
Deck13 and Matthias Linda have released a free demo for their upcoming SNES-style JRPG, Chained Echoes. This demo is based on the game’s pre-alpha build, and will give you a small glimpse at what you can expect from it.
According to Matthias Linda, this free demo will be available for a limited time. From today and until September 7th, PC gamers can head over at its official Steam store page and download it.

Gamescom 2020 gameplay videos & trailers for Ghostrunner, Medieval Dynasty, Teardown and more
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/gamescom-2020-gameplay-videos-trailers-for-ghostrunner-medieval-dynasty-teardown-and-more/
New gameplay videos and trailers for a number of games have surfaced yesterday. As such, you can find below the Gamescom 2020 trailers for Medieval Dynasty, GRIME, Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World and Tamarin. You can also find new gameplay videos for Teardown, Hotshot Racing and Ghostrunner. Enjoy!
>> There are 10 videos in the article.

Doom Eternal DLC “The Ancient Gods” can be played without owning the base game
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/doom-eternal-dlc-the-ancient-gods-can-be-played-without-owning-the-base-game/
It appears that Bethesda is taking a novel approach to Doom Eternal’s upcoming expansion/DLC titled ‘The Ancient Gods’ part one. This single-player expansion will be a completely standalone episode that can be purchased on its own and played without having the base game.

Horizon Zero Dawn Patch 1.03 fixes numerous crashes & snow deformation, improves Framerate Limiter
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/horizon-zero-dawn-patch-1-03-fixes-numerous-crashes-snow-deformation-improves-framerate-limiter/
Guerrilla Games has released the third PC patch for Horizon Zero Dawn. According to the developers, this patch addresses numerous crashes that PC gamers have been experiencing. It also packs some minor improvements, such as an improved Framerate Limiter and Player Profile Validation.

Here is a brand new screenshot for Cyberpunk 2077
https://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/here-is-a-brand-new-screenshot-for-cyberpunk-2077/
CD Projekt RED has just released a brand new screenshot for Cyberpunk 2077. This screenshot showcases the game’s in-engine/in-game graphics, with an NPC standing in front of a magazine kiosk.