So where are the upgrades for the GPU?

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that sucks. :<

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The CEO of framework took this question up about why they put 8GB VRAM on their RTX 5070 etc.

It’s because of space on card layout they currently use is limiting VRAM to maximum 8GB atm, but i think once they find a solution they will pack more VRAM when possible and even get 5080-5090 if possible.

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The other day I was comparing benchmarks of eGPUs vs the usual setups and it’s a mess.

You never know if a GPU happened to fare poorly on a given benchmark (which happens) or was it the mobile version.

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Yikes, that does sound like a mess.

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Honestly, I think it’s because they still haven’t figured out how to cool these lower powered 8gb class mid ranged cards without throttling/noise issues. I’m sure they have tested prototypes with beefier GPUs and would just need to make the cooling systems thicker and deeper to the point that they probably fear people wouldn’t like the added size and compromised usability.

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Egpu is definitely the way to go if you’re looking for big performance gains compared to current availability of mobile gpus (7700/5070). Running a 9070xt on mine using all available 8 lanes and I couldn’t ask for more right now.

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I dont think anyone has reported cooling issues with the GPU? I can run my gpu at 90-100w for hours on end and it stays ~70-75c. The GPU stays really cool.

The CPU is what gets toasty.

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My RX 7700s was having an overheating issue that I resolved with a repaste. General temperature was in 60s-70s like you say, but hotspot was hitting 100c. Now, my hotspot peaks in the 80s but generally stays in the 70s with the rest of the dGPU.

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I repasted mine with PTM when I did my CPU a long time ago - maybe thats why my temps are so good :slight_smile:

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I never repasted my gpu either, and it always stays around the 70s when pushing it. GPU doesn’t have the same liquid metal issue that the cpus had.

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Oh I know - it was just some standard thermal paste. I did the PTM right before my CPU more as a “lets see how this PTM holds up/how well it applies” test - as the GPU was much easier to disassemble.