Just run some benchmarks. Either, you'll be happy or depress.
"I need a New PC!" 2013 Part 1. Haswell, Crysis 3, and secret fairy sauce. Read da OP
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Just run some benchmarks. Either, you'll be happy or depress.
cpp_is_king
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I just got my ASUS VG248QE and connected via Display Port and I just get a black screen that says Display Port No Signal.
This seems to be the case with multi mon (1 DP / 1 DVI) or even just single mon display port. I have newest nVidia drivers and I'm also using the correct monitor driver from ASUS.
Any idea?
This seems to be the case with multi mon (1 DP / 1 DVI) or even just single mon display port. I have newest nVidia drivers and I'm also using the correct monitor driver from ASUS.
Any idea?
dopemethodz
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where did you get your cable for display port from?
Which GPU?
cpp_is_king
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Fry's, does that actually make a difference?
scogoth said:
Sorry, forgot to mention. EVGA GTX 680
Cable, maybe but doubt it. 680 supports simultaneous out on all outputs at once so that shouldn't be an issue. Look in Nvidia control panel > Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX. Is maximize 3D performance on? If it is put it on activate all displays
cpp_is_king
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Just discovered from a cold boot it works fine. I even see the windows logo, but as soon as it tries to switch to the login screen it loses signal
dopemethodz
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it shouldnt but its possible..its more than likely the cable or the graphics card itself..do you have another card to test it on?
id recommend getting a cable from monoprice if all else fails..thats where i got mine & its been working fine
cpp_is_king
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Ok I got it to work, but I can only get up to 85Hz. I'm not even sure what this means, but in the nVidia control panel for "Change resolution" there are two groups. The first is HD, SD and the resolution there says 1080p, 1920 x 1080 (native). When I set it to that, the only 3 choices for refresh rate are 50, 59, and 60 Hz. Also when I choose that one, I get the no signal problem.
Below that there's a "PC" resolution group, which also has an option which just says 1920 x 1080. The refresh rate options for that are 85Hz only. That works, but a) I can't get it up to 120Hz, and b) what is the difference between these resolutions, if both are 1920 x 1080?
It has the option to create a custom resolution even if the monitor doesn't support it, but I'm nervous to try doing that and setting it to 120Hz if it's going to damage something.
Below that there's a "PC" resolution group, which also has an option which just says 1920 x 1080. The refresh rate options for that are 85Hz only. That works, but a) I can't get it up to 120Hz, and b) what is the difference between these resolutions, if both are 1920 x 1080?
It has the option to create a custom resolution even if the monitor doesn't support it, but I'm nervous to try doing that and setting it to 120Hz if it's going to damage something.
dopemethodz
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sounds like the cable isnt handling higher signal being sent? do you see the option to change the refresh rate from the regular screen resolution > advanced settings > monitor?
cpp_is_king
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This is the cable I'm using:
http://www.siig.com/it-products/cab...port-to-displayport/displayport-cable-5m.html
Edit: A quick google search shows there's such a thing as DisplayPort 1.1 and DisplayPort 1.2. Could this make a difference? The cable I'm using doesn't specify which one it is
http://www.siig.com/it-products/cab...port-to-displayport/displayport-cable-5m.html
Edit: A quick google search shows there's such a thing as DisplayPort 1.1 and DisplayPort 1.2. Could this make a difference? The cable I'm using doesn't specify which one it is
dopemethodz
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yea it can, did you pay $60 for this cable?
you should return it & just get this one
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[URL="http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10246&cs_id=1024601&p_id=5987&seq=1&format=2"]http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10246&cs_id=1024601&p_id=5987&seq=1&format=2[/URL]the cable i own is display port to mini display port & it states that it only supports displayport 1.1, but i get audio & video perfectly fine which means its working as 1.2
cpp_is_king
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No I paid like $25 for it. Hate how expensive all these fucking cables are though, such a scam. Even $25 is a lot. It's just a damn wire.
And of course it was wrapped in one of those impossible to open containers that you have to basically use a wood chipper on to make a dent in it, so that's all shredded up and I doubt they'll take a return. Anyway I'll guess I'll think about getting another cable. Although there's no guarantee that will work either, could be a driver issue too.
Has anyone tried Samsung with monitors?
I was thinking of getting the Samsung S24B300H 24in Widescreen LED Monitor
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=558_1092&products_id=19358
Looks alright for $200
I was thinking of getting the Samsung S24B300H 24in Widescreen LED Monitor
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=558_1092&products_id=19358
Looks alright for $200
Get a Dual Link DVI cable. Screw DisplayPort, I have 3 120Hz monitors and no issues with dual link dvi.
The difference between 1920x1080 and 1080p in nvidias control panel is the 1080p signal is guaranteed to stay with the spec for HDMI hence why it's limited to 60Hz. Why the other one is limited to 85 is beyond me, both DP 1.1 and 1.2 support 120Hz
And if you want to try the custom resolution it won't damage anything, worst that can happen is your monitor won't accept the signal.
My 2006 MacBook is finally dying forever so the rest of my build is getting put on hold for a few months or more while I replace it. In good news I get a new MacBook I guess. Gonna snag the used H100 so the Compact Splash isn't sitting there all sad and lonely and will just keep my 670 on air until finishing the build.
Kinda chuffs me to have to buy this now and not in July but I need one for work.
Kinda chuffs me to have to buy this now and not in July but I need one for work.
memecomplex
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cpp_is_king
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I thought Dual Link DVI only went up to 85Hz though?
Is anyone able to tell me if this monitor is good enough for gaming?
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=558_1092&products_id=19358
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=558_1092&products_id=19358
Nope, 120hz at 1920x1080
cpp_is_king
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Is there any way to tell by looking at my cable if it's dual link?
Haha yeah I keep posting the same post over and over. I need to get it in the op
You need DVI-I dual link or DVI-D dual link
Edit: turns out the 680 only has one DVI-I and one DVI-D so can't use DVI-I cables for both monitors.
Every game supports that because the OS and driver supports that. Sometimes you have to manually set it up to run in full screen windowed mode though
NarcissisticJay
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Both are dual link, one is just digital.
This thread thought me that
I have 3 120 hz monitors going off one 670, very satisfied with the performance
cpp_is_king
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Thansk, my cable is DVI-D Dual. So i guess the $25 was wasted on the DisplayPort lol
cpp_is_king
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Thanks so much for the help guys!
Steam Mover, quick Google should give you a safe link (http://www.traynier.com/software/steammover/).
Personally I just had my OS and a few select programmes on my primary SSD along with my more frequently played games.
I then used a standard HDD for all my completed/less played games.
Since then I have however invested in a second SSD so pretty much all newly installed games go on that at the moment leaving my original SSD exclusively for the OS (still have a few select programmes on it).
Not pointless at all, in fact I'd say the opposite if you have the room.
When I say "select programmes" for my personal set-up Adobe and Chrome are amongst them.
GHG
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You'll run out of space fast if you leave steam on the ssd... Move it to the hdd
Sutton Dagger
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I find the best solution is to keep Steam and a couple of games on the SSD, use steammover to move the rest to a HDD. Steammover really is a 1 click solution to move games between drives.
cripterion
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Can choose where to install games on Steam nowadays (doesn't work for all games).
Wolf Akela
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Anyone have experience with the Logitech M905?
Looking to replace my M310 (bundled with the MK520), because it absolutely sucks. It has trouble picking up surfaces until I used my Wacom as a mousepad which worked alright. It's still very jittery if I try to draw a straight line even with a ruler. The main appeal I had with the M905 is with the any surface part which I hope would improve traction.
I'll be using this mostly for gaming and yes I'd rather use wireless. I also need the sidebuttons to be programmed as PTT key.
Looking to replace my M310 (bundled with the MK520), because it absolutely sucks. It has trouble picking up surfaces until I used my Wacom as a mousepad which worked alright. It's still very jittery if I try to draw a straight line even with a ruler. The main appeal I had with the M905 is with the any surface part which I hope would improve traction.
I'll be using this mostly for gaming and yes I'd rather use wireless. I also need the sidebuttons to be programmed as PTT key.
Where DF posted that Crysis 3 CPU bench?
It still looks like this to me: http://techreport.com/review/23750/amd-fx-8350-processor-reviewed
What people deem acceptable performance is up to them. Plenty of time to wait and see what happened, but no point in gimping performance now to hope for equivalent performance later imo.
thx for the info sir. my buddy doin budget build for his brother in law and we were just wondering.
Terbinator
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You can get an FX6300 for the price of an i3 - i'd go with the FX, personally.
If they're all going into
(SSD) C:\[Username]\Downloads
Then you can change the download folder's physical location by right clicking 'Downloads'.
Select 'Properties'
Select 'Location' tab
Select 'Find Target' button.
And then find the location on the HDD that you'd like your downloads to go to.
Or you can go into each individual browser or app that you're downloading with and find their download path to change it.
For installs, I think since your OS is on the SSD, you actually have to make the decision with each installation to go to the HDD. Since not all apps use the same installation software, I don't THINK there is a simple way to force everything to look there only.
Thanks so much for the help guys!
Yay! Old tech ftw!
Interesting... Thanks for the response mate, appreciate it.
Feels good to be able to play GTA IV high settings though.
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
Buying a new mouse this week - my rebranded Logitech Alienware "Tact-X" mouse can no longer single-click correctly. It's driving me insane. I've had the mouse for about three years now, so it's time to upgrade, anyway.
I use a G700 for work and love it, and I used a G9X and G9 before getting this here Tact-x. I've had a couple Razer mice (still have an Orochi), and I just hate the way they track. I don't know if it makes sense - but it just feels like no matter how hard I try, the cursor feels a tad floaty.
So, this week I'm heavily leaning (almost definitely) toward getting the G700s. But will just always use it wired.
However, everyone seems to praise the Sensei from Steelseries. Can anyone comment on its tracking versus Logitech and Razer?
I use a G700 for work and love it, and I used a G9X and G9 before getting this here Tact-x. I've had a couple Razer mice (still have an Orochi), and I just hate the way they track. I don't know if it makes sense - but it just feels like no matter how hard I try, the cursor feels a tad floaty.
So, this week I'm heavily leaning (almost definitely) toward getting the G700s. But will just always use it wired.
However, everyone seems to praise the Sensei from Steelseries. Can anyone comment on its tracking versus Logitech and Razer?
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