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Forum: System Builder's Advice May 8, 2012, 09:25 AM
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Posted By Huddo93
If you live in Canada NCIX.com is one of your...

If you live in Canada NCIX.com is one of your best choices as they are based in Canada and have very competitive prices.

This would be my choice:

GPU: Sapphire HD7870 $349

CPU: i5-3570k (LGA...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 4, 2011, 02:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,243
Posted By entropy13
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit -...

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - Oper... (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986) - $100
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Tu......
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 29, 2011, 01:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By John Doe
I'd go with this one myself. PC Power and...

I'd go with this one myself.

PC Power and Cooling Silencer 760W High Performanc... (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703030)

It's cheaper, and built on a tweaked...
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 29, 2011, 01:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By stefanels
I have the Corsair TX750M (semimodular brother of...

I have the Corsair TX750M (semimodular brother of TX750 v2) and it's very good, silent and reliable...
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 29, 2011, 01:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By stefanels
How JOhN DoE say'd before... you never know when...

How JOhN DoE say'd before... you never know when they fail you (PSU)... Perhaps for 2 weeks it's fine, but this is your decision after all...
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 29, 2011, 01:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By stefanels
Just get a good/reliable PSU...

Just get a good/reliable PSU...
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 29, 2011, 12:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By qubit
Famous last words! lol :)

Famous last words! lol :)
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 29, 2011, 12:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By John Doe
Sure, 2 weeks, 2 months or even 2 years. Easy....

Sure, 2 weeks, 2 months or even 2 years. Easy. But the thing is, IDK when and how it would blow up. And when it does, it'll take your parts together with it. It might also leave damage behind from...
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 29, 2011, 12:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By qubit
Eek, sorry. :o It's way past my bedtime again. ...

Eek, sorry. :o It's way past my bedtime again.

John Doe is right about that PSU. Forget about buying a graphics card for now - get shot of that piece of junk first, then think about a graphics...
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 29, 2011, 12:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By John Doe
You really should replace that unit man. I...

You really should replace that unit man. I wouldn't run anything on it.

http://www.overclock.net/t/782991/on-coolermaster-refresh#post10094089

"eXtreme Power Plus 400W - 650W:
These are...
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 29, 2011, 12:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By stefanels
I think that GTX 560 Ti's has a minor problems...

I think that GTX 560 Ti's has a minor problems with the drivers... i say I THINK !!! I sell'd yesterday my 560Ti and got a 6970 instead (the price difference was little)...
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 29, 2011, 12:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By qubit
Oh yeah, they will work for sure. Hang on!...

Oh yeah, they will work for sure.

Hang on! Just checked your system specs and seen that you already have a 560 ti. Why would you wanna get another one?! (I know you're not doing SLI). There isn't...
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 29, 2011, 12:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By qubit
Pretty much, yes. Which ones are you thinking of?...

Pretty much, yes. Which ones are you thinking of? Just look them up on www.geforce.com
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 29, 2011, 12:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By rangerone766
the 560ti's with 448 shaders release tomarrow....

the 560ti's with 448 shaders release tomarrow. those are looking pretty sweet.
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 28, 2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By John Doe
They don't sell those in the U.S though. The...

They don't sell those in the U.S though. The plain reference boards without stickers on them. :)

If you can afford more, I say shoot for a reference 6970, which also would smoke a 560 Ti for...
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 28, 2011, 11:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By qubit
Personally, I'd just get a 580 if you can afford...

Personally, I'd just get a 580 if you can afford it. It's superfast (it leaves the 560 in the dust) and "shop branded" ones are pure reference which is good and tend to be somewhat cheaper too, so...
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 28, 2011, 11:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By John Doe
The Hawk is the most robust 560. It's built on a...

The Hawk is the most robust 560. It's built on a custom, longer PCB with triple overvoltage. But people over OCN were reporting the highest OC's on the Twin-Frozr 2, which is a reference board with a...
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 28, 2011, 11:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By eidairaman1
whats your current card first off?

whats your current card first off?
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 28, 2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By qubit
I'm afraid I haven't got time to look into this...

I'm afraid I haven't got time to look into this now - I'm writing up a news article! :)

I'm sure our resident horde of enthusiasts will have an answer. ;)
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 28, 2011, 11:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By qubit
I prefer nvidia for the control panel and general...

I prefer nvidia for the control panel and general functionality, including 3D Vision, so I say get the nvidia card now. I'll be waiting for nvidia's next gen cards before upgrading my 580 and even...
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Nov 28, 2011, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,269
Posted By _JP_
You should have five (six if you count the bottom...

You should have five (six if you count the bottom one). :confused: Anyway, the fan installation for the elite 430 is a pretty straightforward task. So, to achieve the "traditional" chassis air-flow...
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Nov 28, 2011, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,269
Posted By kurosagi01
Intake= Front,top and side if have 2 fan...

Intake= Front,top and side if have 2 fan mounting.
Exhaust= Rear and top.
Thats how i would configure it.
Forum: NVIDIA Nov 27, 2011, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 944
Posted By N-Gen
Just 1 bridge.

Just 1 bridge.
Forum: NVIDIA Nov 27, 2011, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 944
Posted By entropy13
You only need one.

You only need one.
Forum: General Hardware Nov 26, 2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By Jstn7477
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taLMhxPYuv0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taLMhxPYuv0
Forum: General Hardware Nov 26, 2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By sneekypeet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6NbPMQgwPM ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6NbPMQgwPM

All the info is the same just the socket is different.
Forum: General Hardware Nov 26, 2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By AthlonX2
um...put the chip in socket,lock socket, place...

um...put the chip in socket,lock socket, place cooler on top with push pins?
Forum: Games Nov 25, 2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,674
Posted By Sinzia
The graphics look good for an MMO, at least to...

The graphics look good for an MMO, at least to me.
The only MMO that's ever looked amazing was/is EverQuest 2, when you crank up all the eye candy.
Forum: Games Nov 25, 2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,674
Posted By 1Kurgan1
The problem you are having is because you are...

The problem you are having is because you are comparing MMO graphics to other current games. Only MMO that has ever impressed me graphics wise was AoC, anything else hasn't been very impressive. I...
Forum: Games Nov 25, 2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,674
Posted By Arciks
Will play beta this weekend aswell.but got...

Will play beta this weekend aswell.but got feeling my playtime wont last longer than weekend.
Forum: Games Nov 24, 2011, 08:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,674
Posted By Frick
Good thing I don't care much about graphics then....

Good thing I don't care much about graphics then. :)

Playing a weekend beta the coming weekend meself so we'll see how it is.
Forum: Games Nov 24, 2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,674
Posted By W1zzard
no it won't. i've been playing weekend beta...

no it won't.

i've been playing weekend beta and graphics are dissapointing when compared to other modern games. some people in the chat there like the graphics but those are on cards like geforce...
Forum: General Hardware Nov 22, 2011, 08:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,923
Posted By sneekypeet
yes! Random google image hit: ...

yes!

Random google image hit:
http://media.photobucket.com/image/i5%202500k%20stock%20cooler/MrExcite/100_1137.jpg
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 21, 2011, 12:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 634
Posted By bbmarley
600W should be fine for that rig there is a...

600W should be fine for that rig

there is a guy around forums using a cm 600w silent pro gold to power a 2500k and x2 6950s

im using a cm 700w silent pro gold for my rig in system spec < and no...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 21, 2011, 12:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 634
Posted By technicks
If you look at my specs i have about the same as...

If you look at my specs i have about the same as you and my psu is more then enough.
Thought the 2500k uses about 150w on 3.3Ghz.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 21, 2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 634
Posted By Frick
Peak power draw would be around... 300W-ish...

Peak power draw would be around... 300W-ish maybe? 350W?
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 21, 2011, 12:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 634
Posted By technicks
Corsair psu won't do you wrong imo but the one...

Corsair psu won't do you wrong imo but the one you have atm will do. But if you are planning to run SLI in the near future i would save the hassle and return the Coolermaster and trade it in for...
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Oct 18, 2011, 06:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,264
Posted By Ilden
I only use aluminum cases. I can't stand cheap...

I only use aluminum cases. I can't stand cheap plastic and steel boxes.

That said... I'm looking for a reason to justify buying the Storm Trooper. lol

That case is damned impressive. Great set...
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics Oct 18, 2011, 02:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,264
Posted By DeAtHWiSh
I would personally go with the Haf 942, but in...

I would personally go with the Haf 942, but in your case, I would take the 922.

I'm just not a fan of Mid-Tower.
Forum: AMD / ATI Sep 19, 2011, 02:08 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 39,037
Posted By Evolved
HD7000 series should release some time this...

HD7000 series should release some time this November.

I say, get a single 6870, and wait for the HD8000 series :toast:
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