Yeston is somewhat late in the game. Nvidia and it's AIBs has already demonstrated a number of models with "burning plastic" aroma.

We already got absolutely useless RGB lights on GPUs, and now it even stinks.

Why fragrance? So they can obfuscate piece of sh*t they are selling to customers at that price?

What will come next?

LittleBroWhy fragrance? So they can obfuscate piece of sh*t they are selling to customers at that price?

Because when picking a turd they expect you'll pick the one that smells the best. It's a valid form of market differentiation, no matter how useless.

john_Yeston is somewhat late in the game. Nvidia and it's AIBs has already demonstrated a number of models with "burning plastic" aroma.

:roll::roll::roll:

I saw that video from GN. For people who like that WaifuAnime thing and want a display piece, this is a very cool looking set of cards. Not my personal jam, but I can see how people would like it.

My limited sample from the last couple of GPU generations:

• ASUS AMD: smelled clean, kind of like mild detergent or a freshly washed car. Not what I expected.
• Gigabyte Nvidia: strong unpleasant chemical smell.
• MSI Nvidia: plastic mixed with metallic smell, and also a hint of detergent. Somewhere in-between the ASUS and Gigabyte smells.

I don't need a fragrance module in my card, just make sure it doesn't smell like garbage out of the box.

lexluthermiesterThank you for THAT mental image..

Still trying to wrap my head around that without getting stuck in a fan somewhere tbh...

lexluthermiesterI saw that video from GN. For people who like that WaifuAnime thing and want a display piece, this is a very cool looking thing. Not my personal jam, but I can see how people would like it.

Yeah it's not my thing either but it's nice to see some actual variety in GPU designs.

If the waifu part was removable, what you have left is a pretty cool looking pastel colored GPU, which could make for an interesting looking build for those wanting such a thing.

Note they also sell matching fans and CPU AIO coolers.

Sucks that these waifu cards are such a niche thing, would be pretty damn expensive to import one with all the taxes etc.

This was not the first yeston graphic card I read about the parfumed plastics or scent module.

A few days ago I watched on youtube gamers nexus who showed the teardown of this card.

Personally I appreciate something different. I would buy the card if it were available in my area for similar price as other graphic cards with the same chip and ram configuration. (yeston does not sell any cards here)

-- the same applies to colorful mainboards like the meow edition. I would buy a meow edition colorful mainboard when it would be in the price range up to max 240€ with wifi and at least x670 / x670E / X870E chipset, 2.5Gb lan, wlan socketable slot.

All jokes aside I give the credits for trying to change the tradition a little bit. The anime art on back plate is reminiscent during ATi Ruby and nvidia Dawn mascot days. I don't really like anime, but AMD and nvidia should made tech demos using these old mascots back. I like watching tech demos demonstrating new tech of their respective cards.

ApocalypseeI don't really like anime, but AMD and nvidia should made tech demos using these old mascots back. I like watching tech demos demonstrating new tech of their respective cards.

I agree in general but kind of think they should pursue a mascot that is more universal and not overwhelmingly tilted to one genders interest.

That being said, yes, bring back tech demos. Totally.

lexluthermiesterI saw that video from GN. For people who like that WaifuAnime thing and want a display piece, this is a very cool looking set of cards. Not my personal jam, but I can see how people would like it.

If they come out with a model that has a tomboy on it, my loyalty to PowerColor might waver :)

tpa-prIf they come out with a model that has a tomboy on it, my loyalty to PowerColor might waver :)

It'd be different at least, why not?

ApocalypseeAll jokes aside I give the credits for trying to change the tradition a little bit. The anime art on back plate is reminiscent during ATi Ruby and nvidia Dawn mascot days. I don't really like anime, but AMD and nvidia should made tech demos using these old mascots back. I like watching tech demos demonstrating new tech of their respective cards.

Dawn was meh, Nalu the mermaid is the most nostalgic for me what it comes to Nvidia's mascot girls.

Let's stay on topic.

They did it again with Pheromones lmao

lexluthermiesterI saw that video from GN. For people who like that WaifuAnime thing and want a display piece, this is a very cool looking set of cards. Not my personal jam, but I can see how people would like it.

You are not alone but it is certainly becoming more of a trend in certain markets. I guess there are a sizable number of people that just wants computer hardware that are a bit different from the usual plain black or dull white.

Asus went even further, they sell a matching figure to go with the "special" versions of their mainboards. :laugh:

LittleBroWe already got absolutely useless RGB lights on GPUs, and now it even stinks.

Why fragrance? So they can obfuscate piece of sh*t they are selling to customers at that price?

Maybe it's a hint most gamers stink from sitting too long.

HereticbarYou are not alone but it is certainly becoming more of a trend in certain markets. I guess there are a sizable number of people that just wants computer hardware that are a bit different from the usual plain black or dull white.

Asus went even further, they sell a matching figure to go with the "special" versions of their mainboards. :laugh:

Was the ROG Stirx the Temu model? :roll:

HereticbarYou are not alone but it is certainly becoming more of a trend in certain markets. I guess there are a sizable number of people that just wants computer hardware that are a bit different from the usual plain black or dull white.

Asus went even further, they sell a matching figure to go with the "special" versions of their mainboards. :laugh:

It bothers me that every pic of her in that image shows her in a different outfit. makes me think it's just a bunch of AI generated artwork with similar prompts.

But I have to say i'd love to get a Red/Black motherboard like that.

ApocalypseeAll jokes aside I give the credits for trying to change the tradition a little bit.

I'm fine with changing traditions that need to change for the betterment of the masses - or humanity. For example, no more torturing and killing the bull during bullfights is a good change.

Aesthetics are fine but when it comes to our tools, things we use for practical uses (including entertainment), function, IMO, is way more important. I do want my computer cases to look nice (or at least not be ugly). But the primary functions of cases are (1) to protect the components inside from damage from accidental kicks, bumps, and spilled coffee and (2) provide adequate cooling for those components while (3) NOT bring attention to those components so users can pay attention to what is happening on their monitor(s).

Specifically for reason #3, I (we!) buy "quiet" case fans. We buy PSUs that run in silent mode when not stressed. We buy cases (like my Fractal Design) that are designed to suppress noise. Why? Because we don't want to be distracted by a noisy case.

I personally don't like RGB lighting in my cases. Why? Because, besides being faddish, I don't want to be distracted away from my monitors by flashing lights that do nothing for performance.

So why would I want another attack on another one of my senses that detracts from what's happening on my monitors? I would not. Especially not by something that does nothing for performance.

Consider this too. Many folks have allergies, sensitivities, or even adverse reactions to smells (the chemicals that produce them). Yet we are constantly bombarded by them.

Note what already stinks from added smells that we are exposed to everyday:

[INDENT]Bar/bath soap[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Shampoo/conditioner[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Deodorant[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Hair gel/spray/greasy kid stuff[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Laundry detergent[/INDENT]
[INDENT]Fabric softener[/INDENT]

To make matters worse, each of those smells are different. What happens to the pretty colors of Play Doh when you mix all the colors together? Not so pretty after that.

This is just another silly, useless gimmick dreamed up by more misguided marketing weenies. :(

If you want to stink up your computer room, hang one of these from a cable inside your computer case. Then in 30 days, when you are tired of that scent, you can swap it out for a different flavor with one of these.

And as a bonus, you can even swap out your graphics card and keep the same stink!

HereticbarYou are not alone but it is certainly becoming more of a trend in certain markets. I guess there are a sizable number of people that just wants computer hardware that are a bit different from the usual plain black or dull white.

Asus went even further, they sell a matching figure to go with the "special" versions of their mainboards. :laugh:

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