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Forum: Storage Jan 19, 2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 983
Posted By NdMk2o1o
Can't fault my Corsair Force 3 240GB got it for a...

Can't fault my Corsair Force 3 240GB got it for a steal too, I think nowadays with the advancement of SSD technologies and such that for GENERAL use most are pretty much on par ( that you would be...
Forum: AMD / ATI Jan 18, 2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 818
Posted By james888
What are your temps?

What are your temps?
Forum: AMD / ATI Jan 18, 2013, 03:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 818
Posted By AsRock
Is your card with the XFX cooler ?. If so it...

Is your card with the XFX cooler ?. If so it might not be cooling the card enough for the overclock.

What you could do is get a 3rd party cooler for it or even take their fans off as well as that...
Forum: General Hardware Apr 26, 2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 579
Posted By Aquinus
You pay a bit more for the motherboard, but it...

You pay a bit more for the motherboard, but it comes with more bells and whistles. Not that this makes a whole lot of a difference, but the 3820 is a little cheaper than both the 2600k and 2700k,...
Forum: General Hardware Apr 26, 2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 579
Posted By radrok
This, go SB-E and you'll have a plethora of...

This, go SB-E and you'll have a plethora of features and upgrade possibilities which aren't an option on socket 1155.
Forum: General Hardware Apr 26, 2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 579
Posted By Aquinus
Depending on your budget might want to keep SB-E...

Depending on your budget might want to keep SB-E in mind. I have some video encoding on my 3820 and it hauls. Just saying, SB-E isn't completely unaffordable with the 3820, and the quad-channel...
Forum: General Hardware Apr 26, 2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 579
Posted By brandonwh64
I went from a I7 920 to a 2600K and I think it...

I went from a I7 920 to a 2600K and I think it was worth the upgrade. I have seen plenty of performance increases to justify the change.
Forum: General Hardware Mar 28, 2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 756
Posted By BumbleBee
120Hz TV and 120Hz monitors are completely...

120Hz TV and 120Hz monitors are completely different.
Forum: Graphics Cards Mar 27, 2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,105
Posted By TRWOV
I'd vote for the 7850; out of the current...

I'd vote for the 7850; out of the current offerings it has the best bang for buck. Some overclocking would put it within GTX580 performance.
Forum: Graphics Cards Mar 27, 2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,105
Posted By kajson
Yes, i was merely trying to point out that the...

Yes, i was merely trying to point out that the cooling solution and factory oc seem quite impressive and it might be a bit cheaper then a 7950. However AMD pricing is currently still in a transition...
Forum: AMD / ATI Mar 23, 2012, 04:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 802
Posted By JrRacinFan
Actually a 7800 series card would fit the bill. ...

Actually a 7800 series card would fit the bill. Does your flaming blade support sli? Maybe a couple second hand 560ti cards?
Forum: System Builder's Advice Mar 7, 2012, 12:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,318
Posted By erocker
I assume you had another HDD hooked up to your PC...

I assume you had another HDD hooked up to your PC when you installed Windows on the SSD. Most likely, the Windows installer put system files on the other HDD. You'll need to disconnect the other HDD...
Forum: Storage Feb 29, 2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 961
Posted By Arctucas
I have four of these...

I have four of these (http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0351760) in RAID0. They are rebadged ADATA S599.
Forum: Storage Feb 29, 2012, 07:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 961
Posted By Tatty_One
I have a crucial M4 64GB, it is very fast and so...

I have a crucial M4 64GB, it is very fast and so far has served me well. I just have my OS plus my favorite 3 games on it, load times are just unbeleivable. If you can get them for a decent price I...
Forum: Storage Feb 29, 2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 961
Posted By Goodman
Not only windows but every software installed on...

Not only windows but every software installed on your SDD will be much faster because of access time m/s & will open in a flash when clicked (forgot the C in clicked :laugh: good for me that i...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Feb 24, 2012, 02:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 599
Posted By Irocing
So, My read is that SP-1 Win 7 cures or...

So,

My read is that SP-1 Win 7 cures or addresses this problem if it is a problem;)

Later:)
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Feb 21, 2012, 04:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 599
Posted By Beertintedgoggles
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t...

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159864&highlight=2600k+power+stuttering

Give this a read, should fix the stuttering problems with HT on.
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Nov 18, 2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By Anath
I currently have an h100 and have loved it so...

I currently have an h100 and have loved it so far. The hoses will be plenty long enough. I have a full tower nzxt phantom and my girlfriend uses my old hafx and she has a h100 and the hoses were...
Forum: AMD / ATI Nov 13, 2011, 11:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,234
Posted By micropage7
or check your bios too, is there any setting that...

or check your bios too, is there any setting that related to crossfire?
Forum: AMD / ATI Oct 10, 2010, 07:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,956
Posted By Spaceman Spiff
You can do two different brands no problem. Mine...

You can do two different brands no problem. Mine are running fine. Ironed out a couple small kinks and the performance is pretty wicked. BC2 DX10 high settings HBAO on, vsync on, 16xaf and 8xaa is 60...
Forum: AMD / ATI Oct 10, 2010, 07:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,956
Posted By random
Getting a second 4890 would do plenty for your i7...

Getting a second 4890 would do plenty for your i7 setup, it's faster than a single 5870, but its not headache free.

considering you have never run a crossfire setup before the best option imo is...
Forum: AMD / ATI Oct 10, 2010, 07:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,956
Posted By guitarfreaknation
Any brand 4890s will work just fine. I would say...

Any brand 4890s will work just fine. I would say get the cheapest 4890 you can find. Although if you plan on doing that, add another 190 watts so I would say you need a 750-800 watt PSU to be nice...
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Jan 17, 2010, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,569
Posted By MKmods
I would look for a ball bearing or ceramic or...

I would look for a ball bearing or ceramic or something better than a plain sleeve bearing. Seems to me the bigger diam (faster speed) of the fan the more stress there is gonna be on the bearing and...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Nov 27, 2009, 05:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,032
Posted By (FIH) The Don
the 1156 is the newest platform by intel, 1366 ...

the 1156 is the newest platform by intel, 1366 older than 1156.

but nevermind.

the 920 DO wil run 4.0-4.2 easy with a good cooler.

and most boards will take the 920 to 3.8 at least very...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Nov 27, 2009, 04:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,032
Posted By (FIH) The Don
yeah well that is a good price, but the p55 have...

yeah well that is a good price, but the p55 have on die pci-e(correct me plz) wich makes it better for gaming.

but forget it, the good boards costs aroung 150USD +

så it will end up around the...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Nov 27, 2009, 04:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,032
Posted By (FIH) The Don
C0 is the first i7 920's, they use more power and...

C0 is the first i7 920's, they use more power and are hotter than the newer D0 wich use less power/volt and its cooler = better for overclocking,

and no bios update needed i think
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Nov 27, 2009, 04:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,032
Posted By (FIH) The Don
why not go with a decent p55 board, i5 750/i7...

why not go with a decent p55 board, i5 750/i7 860?

or du you have the 920 already since you wanna get a x58 board?

it will cost you less and have around the same if not better performance
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Nov 27, 2009, 04:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,032
Posted By (FIH) The Don
i would take this,...

i would take this, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359R

or this, its cheap but you can only run crossfire on it....
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Nov 26, 2009, 08:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,032
Posted By Kantastic
If you have a HAF 932 there's absolutely no...

If you have a HAF 932 there's absolutely no reason to go mATX unless you get a very good price on a mATX board. Go ATX, it gives you a lot more options to choose from within whatever budget(s).

I...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Nov 26, 2009, 05:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,032
Posted By 3dsage
Thats an awesome choice on the MOBO, esp if you...

Thats an awesome choice on the MOBO, esp if you want M-ATX.

I got the same one and its Tops:rockout: Just be aware, I got mine open box as well and it didnt come with a backplate, as a matter a...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 21, 2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,184
Posted By pantherx12
Your right 2 4890s would outperform a single...

Your right 2 4890s would outperform a single 5850.

But you'll be using a damn lot less energy so in the long run you'll actually save the money you invested into the card.


Only a...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 21, 2009, 08:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,184
Posted By Binge
For fraps you need a gpu with a LOT of main...

For fraps you need a gpu with a LOT of main memory & video memory, a rather snappy CPU with more than 2 cores, a fast HDD that your PC can access textures from quickly as the game install, and a...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 21, 2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,184
Posted By CDdude55
:rolleyes: So?, it's not about what his...

:rolleyes:

So?, it's not about what his replacing, its about performance. What's being changed is irrelevant, its what he gets out of it that matters. i5/i7 doesn't exceed what he currently has...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 2, 2009, 11:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,090
Posted By 20mmrain
Since your going with windows 7 I would suggest...

Since your going with windows 7 I would suggest maybe getting a couple of 5770's or 5750's. The prices would really drop by then. That way you could play DX11...
Forum: NVIDIA Sep 28, 2009, 07:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,177
Posted By JrRacinFan
Give us a CPUz screenshot of that e5200 and I...

Give us a CPUz screenshot of that e5200 and I might be able to give you some pointers on overclocking.

Also I say a GTX275 or HD4890.

EDIT:

Oh and which 4800 is paired with the e5300?
Forum: NVIDIA Sep 28, 2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,177
Posted By Sir_Real
yeah a hd4890 is a good one to go for. Just see...

yeah a hd4890 is a good one to go for. Just see if you can get abit higher oc out that E5200. I know there usually good for around 3.7ghz.
Forum: NVIDIA Sep 28, 2009, 07:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,177
Posted By Sir_Real
Going frm a 8800gt to a GTX260 isnt going to give...

Going frm a 8800gt to a GTX260 isnt going to give a big improvement. A HD4890 would be a bit better.
Thing is the 8800gt is still quite a powerful gpu & unless your going to shell out big money for...
Forum: NVIDIA Sep 28, 2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,177
Posted By radeon747
Go ethier a HD 4890 or GTX 260 would be your best...

Go ethier a HD 4890 or GTX 260 would be your best bet.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 12, 2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,007
Posted By JrRacinFan
Since you looking at the P5Q as a possibility may...

Since you looking at the P5Q as a possibility may as well look into an ATi card alongside with it for crossfire if you decide on that later:...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 12, 2008, 05:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,007
Posted By ASRockIQ
why does that matter here? anyways... OP why...

why does that matter here?

anyways... OP why not go with AMD? it'd be cheaper and AMD just performs as good at a lower price? look in my System Specs. that's a total of $292 and that's with...
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