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Whatever GPU you buy, make sure it’s not the RTX 5060 8GB
- The launch of Nvidia's RTX 50 series has been plagued with issues such as melting cables, crashes, missing ROPs, and high pricing.
- The 8GB version of the RTX 5060 Ti sold out quickly, raising concerns about the upcoming release of the RTX 5060 with only 8GB VRAM.
- In 2025, insufficient VRAM has become a real problem, impacting performance. The 8GB and 16GB versions of the RTX 5060 Ti showed noticeable performance differences.
- Tests revealed that the 8GB card performed significantly worse in games compared to the 16GB version, with lower FPS and frame time issues.
- The 8GB RTX 5060 Ti struggled in games like Spiderman 2 and Warhammer 40,000, showing poorer performance than the 16GB model.
- Techspot's review highlighted performance gaps between the 8GB and 16GB variants, with the latter outperforming by over 80% in some cases.
- Amid inflated GPU costs and tariff impacts, purchasing GPUs with inadequate VRAM, like the 8GB 5060 Ti, is not justifiable for gamers.
- Nvidia and AMD are urged not to release GPUs with less than 12GB VRAM in 2025, emphasizing the importance of sufficient memory for gaming performance.
- Consumers are advised to avoid GPUs with insufficient VRAM and push for better stock availability to send a message to manufacturers.
- The GPU market faces challenges with high prices and stock shortages, making it difficult for gamers to acquire suitable graphics cards.
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