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"I need a new PC!" 2010 Edition
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Man, EVGA is starting to annoy the hell out of me.
They finally release a reference cooler (non-EE) GTX460 1GB card (cooler case, (much? less noise), but of course, all of them are TR versions (aka, 2 year warranty). The only cards that are AR (lifetime warranty) use the EE coolers. Ugh, I don't even know what to do anymore...
What would you guys do? I really insist on XFX or EVGA and a lifetime warranty. Think getting this at the cost of the EE cooler worth it?
They finally release a reference cooler (non-EE) GTX460 1GB card (cooler case, (much? less noise), but of course, all of them are TR versions (aka, 2 year warranty). The only cards that are AR (lifetime warranty) use the EE coolers. Ugh, I don't even know what to do anymore...
What would you guys do? I really insist on XFX or EVGA and a lifetime warranty. Think getting this at the cost of the EE cooler worth it?
brain_stew
Member
Darkatomz said:
Drop the silly lifetime warranty requirement and get the much superior Gigabyte card. Its going to be damn near worthless after its 3 year warranty is up anyway, in practical terms its as good as a lifetime warranty.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
firehawk12 said:
Just quoting myself to see if I can get any advice... but I guess this isn't a laptop thread. :lol
I know that, and I would have done it a while ago. But preference aside, I'm one of those sillies that still has a 20% off EVGA products from the SC2:CE preorder at GameStop, so in my mind, I'm stuck with them.brain_stew said:
It's either get the GTX460 1GB EE, or wait for that 2GB GTX460 or rumored GTX475 :/
MidgarBlowedUp
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Mr Sandman said:
Whatever you get make sure it has a "Windows" key on it so you can "Window+P" to cycle through your screens.
I've been thinking about getting one of these -> http://usb.brando.com/usb-2-4ghz-rf-entertainment-slim-keyboard-with-smart-touchpad_p00973c034d15.html
The numeric keypad is dual function as a trackpad and it does gesturing input as well. It isn't perfect but, it looks pretty and seems more functional that most. Sadly it's not Blue-tooth.
Another option I hope for down the road is a cheap Android Tablet with a wireless keyboard app.
brain_stew
Member
Darkatomz said:
If you're getting 20% off then just get a GTX 470. Brings it GTX 460 prices while delivering way more performance.
drhankmccoyphd
Member
Would a 500W Seasonic PSU be enough to power a AMD 1090T, 1 F1HDD, 4GB RAM, 1 DVD and 2 5770s in crossfire?
MidgarBlowedUp
Member
mikespit1200 said:
I'd get a good 650 or 750 watt PSU to be sure, maybe a Seasonic X-650. You can find something like an Antec TP-650 for under $100. Actually, I paid $101 shipped for my Antec TP-750.
Why the hell would you buy a 9650?prelude514 said:
If you have that kind of change I'd get a new AM3 or i5 platform... I know you said you like to stay on your socket, but why? (For me it's reinstalling everything).
I'd just nab a GTX460 in your spot.
Overclock to 3.0Ghz then decide what you want to do from there if you are still not happy.Yazus said:
A 4850 at that res should be great.
Are you getting an AM2 board so you can reuse your DDR2?moojito said:
I'd just get an AM3 board, there are plenty of cheap ones out there now.
Should be fine.mikespit1200 said:
If you already have it don't buy a new one and see if it works.
If you haven't ordered a PSU yet, upgrade a bit. Won't cost you much.
thunker 9000
Member
I recently upgraded to a 460 from my old GTS 8800 and it is working great. Is there anything productive I can do with the other 8800? If I slap it in the other slot will it actually benefit me in any way?
Thanks. <3
Thanks. <3
drhankmccoyphd
Member
Pookaki said:
Physx, although it may not be worth the heat output.
brain_stew
Member
mikespit1200 said:
Why are you buying crossfire 5770!? :/
You can use it as a dedicated PhysX card if you have a spare PCIe x16 slot (even if it runs at a lower speed).Pookaki said:
thunker 9000
Member
I dont have any games that support it, and my setup is already quite toasty.mikespit1200 said:
Physx and thats it? ):
PjotrStroganov
Member
brain_stew said:
How could I fix it though? Couldn't it be a setting in CCC that sends the wrong signal to my tv causing the banding?
Well, time for some porn:
Before:
Unboxing and preparing for operation "SWITCHOVER"
Btw, good to have something relaxing on the TV while you are working!
Phew...now that´s what I call spagetti:
Final setup until I get some flat power cables and flat SATA cables:
All done, for now:
BTW, what are those flat power cables called that fit into my PSU?
Before:
Unboxing and preparing for operation "SWITCHOVER"
Btw, good to have something relaxing on the TV while you are working!
Phew...now that´s what I call spagetti:
Final setup until I get some flat power cables and flat SATA cables:
All done, for now:
BTW, what are those flat power cables called that fit into my PSU?
BigBlackGamer
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thats alot of HDD's. are you ripping dvd's/blu-rays? I was thinking of turning my gaming machine into a HTPC.
Hello guys, I asked about advice here about what PC parts to by last spring but I never got to it but now I really need a new computer.
My budget is 9000 SEK which is about $900 in the PC world and I'm going to use the computer for CAD and other design work and also some gaming at 1080p. I only intend to have this computer for 2 years and then hopefully I'll be done with the university then and can afford to get a new computer.
I'm going to use Hazaro's setup but I'm having a hard time to decide which combo of i5/1055T and 460/470/5850 is the best. To me it seems that the i5 is the best clock for clock but the 1055T can be better in the future but as I'm only planning to have this computer for 2 years I don't know if I should put much importance in that. Of course if the software will be using more cores as soon as within a year then the 1055T is the better buy I think?
A i5 760 and a 470/5850 with a $95 motherboard is exactly 9000 SEK but I'm thinking that it's maybe wiser to maybe get the 460 and have money left for a better motherboard, some fans and cooling for overclocking. I've never overclocked before but it seems easy enough.
What do you say?
My budget is 9000 SEK which is about $900 in the PC world and I'm going to use the computer for CAD and other design work and also some gaming at 1080p. I only intend to have this computer for 2 years and then hopefully I'll be done with the university then and can afford to get a new computer.
I'm going to use Hazaro's setup but I'm having a hard time to decide which combo of i5/1055T and 460/470/5850 is the best. To me it seems that the i5 is the best clock for clock but the 1055T can be better in the future but as I'm only planning to have this computer for 2 years I don't know if I should put much importance in that. Of course if the software will be using more cores as soon as within a year then the 1055T is the better buy I think?
A i5 760 and a 470/5850 with a $95 motherboard is exactly 9000 SEK but I'm thinking that it's maybe wiser to maybe get the 460 and have money left for a better motherboard, some fans and cooling for overclocking. I've never overclocked before but it seems easy enough.
What do you say?
New 3D gaming monitors coming in a few weeks
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23.6" format 120 Hz panel with LED backlighting and 1080p resolution. 2 ms response time and 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
Source: http://www.tcmagazine.com/tcm/news/hardware/29931/benq-readies-its-own-gaming-monitor-line
TouchMyBox
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DennisK4 said:
Why do people still waste their time typing out this sort of jibberish?
TouchMyBox
Member
DennisK4 said:
It's also made up... Hey look! the blacks are blacker when we turn the backlight off!
brain_stew
Member
DennisK4 said:
Still using TN panels!? :/
Got a question. I've just recently built a new PC for gaming, but I am already thinking of adding more to it.
For starters, I'd like to SLI my graphics card. I am currently runing on a Gigabyte 1GB GTX 460, which on most games performs really well, but I'd still like to get some more power into my graphics and SLI it. My doubts are the following though. Would SLIng 2 460s be worth it when I have a 1156 i7? I've heard that you really can't get everything out of a SLI set up with those CPUs. Another thing would be, would I need to upgrade my PSU in order to handle both cards? I know my PSU can theoretically handle both of them, as I have enough connectors to power them, but my PSU is 650w, so I don't know if I'd be supplying enough power to them without harming my system.
And on the related note of having the issue with the 1156, I was actually wondering if I should just upgrade to a 1366 i7. I haven't had any issues with performance what so ever with my current one, but if it's going to be a problem with SLIing cards in the future, I might end up upgrading right now anyways, while I have the resources to do so.
For starters, I'd like to SLI my graphics card. I am currently runing on a Gigabyte 1GB GTX 460, which on most games performs really well, but I'd still like to get some more power into my graphics and SLI it. My doubts are the following though. Would SLIng 2 460s be worth it when I have a 1156 i7? I've heard that you really can't get everything out of a SLI set up with those CPUs. Another thing would be, would I need to upgrade my PSU in order to handle both cards? I know my PSU can theoretically handle both of them, as I have enough connectors to power them, but my PSU is 650w, so I don't know if I'd be supplying enough power to them without harming my system.
And on the related note of having the issue with the 1156, I was actually wondering if I should just upgrade to a 1366 i7. I haven't had any issues with performance what so ever with my current one, but if it's going to be a problem with SLIing cards in the future, I might end up upgrading right now anyways, while I have the resources to do so.
brain_stew
Member
Forbiden said:
If your second PCIe slot runs at 8x or higher you'll be fine.
If your PSU is from a decent brand you'll be fine there as well. You'd have to be insane to go from a 1156 i7 to a 1366 i7, they're practically the same chips and no game comes close to making full use of them yet.
I have an Antec PSU, which I've heard are pretty good. As far as my second PCI-e, I actually don't know what the speed is on it. This is my current board.
Also, I am not sure if getting a 480 would be better. I know for a fact that there is maybe a 2 inch space between my current 460 and the hard drive bays, so I am not even sure a 480 would fit my case either way. In the case that I do end up getting one though, would it really be better than 2x 460, and more importantly, would my PSU also be able to handle it?
Also, I am not sure if getting a 480 would be better. I know for a fact that there is maybe a 2 inch space between my current 460 and the hard drive bays, so I am not even sure a 480 would fit my case either way. In the case that I do end up getting one though, would it really be better than 2x 460, and more importantly, would my PSU also be able to handle it?
brain_stew
Member
Forbiden said:
Your second slot only runs at 4x speed so I can't recommend using it for SLI, heck I don't even think your board supports SLI anyway.
Your PSU will support a GTX 480 just fine.
Not sure on whether it'll fit, you'll ahve to look into it.
Random OC-questions.
How does the cpu-frequency and dram -frequency go together? In layman terms..
The reason I ask this is because, if I chose to OC my not yet bought phenom II x6 1055T 2.8ghz to 3.6-3.8 ghz, can I still keep my ram under 1066mhz?
How does the cpu-frequency and dram -frequency go together? In layman terms..
The reason I ask this is because, if I chose to OC my not yet bought phenom II x6 1055T 2.8ghz to 3.6-3.8 ghz, can I still keep my ram under 1066mhz?
brain_stew
Member
Minsc said:
Great. One of them can buy my old 23" 1080p Fujitsu TN panel monitor off me! I don't want it anymore and could do with the cash. :lol
Game2Death
Banned
Ok, so I have a crap HP laptop right now. And I am going to be a senior in high school. In the next few months I will be purchasing a new laptop for college. Now of course I was looking into one that could play a few games. 
Something that will last the next 5 years, laptop wise. And nothing terribly expensive.
Any thoughts?
Something that will last the next 5 years, laptop wise. And nothing terribly expensive. Any thoughts?
brain_stew
Member
Game2Death said:Ok, so I have a crap HP laptop right now. And I am going to be a senior in high school. In the next few months I will be purchasing a new laptop for college. Now of course I was looking into one that could play a few games.
Any thoughts?
Gonna have to give us more than that to work on, and you're probably better off posting in the dedicated gaming laptop thread.
If you plan to keep it for 5 years (good luck finding a laptop that still works after that amount of time) and want to play games then you're going to have to try and go a little overkill on the GPU otherwise it'll start showing its age far too quickly.
Aim for at least a 5650 for comfortable gaming.
brain_stew
Member
DennisK4 said:
S-PVA massive representing!
brain_stew said:
Hmm well, the board says it's CrossFireX ready, so I can't see why it wouldn't support SLI.
If my PSU can handle the 480 without dying, I might just have to go with that, just going to have to measure my case to check and see if it can fit. That leads me to ask another question though. Would it even be worth it(if my board does end up supporting it) to SLI my 460 to a 480 performance wise given the speeds on the second PCI-e?
brain_stew
Member
Forbiden said:
Crossfire =/= SLI
You were planning to run SLI 460s but are worrying about your PSU supporting a single GTX 480? Why, a single GTX 480 draws much less power than SLI 460s do.
I don't know quite what you're asking at the end there, but regardless you're not running any sort of SLI rig on that motherboard and GTX 480 > SLI 1GB GTX 460s every time.
Castor Krieg
Banned
Ok, my turn for asking mighty GAF for upgrade. Here are my current specs (will try to be as precise as possible):
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4Ghz
Motherboard: GIGABYTE S-Series GA-EP31-DS3L
RAM: 4GB
GPU: Gainward GeForce GTX 260 896MB DDR3
OS: Vista
The others (Sound, HDD, etc.) are not important. All the components are running at their nominal values, nothing is overclocked.
I'm looking at not-so-expensive upgrade. I was thinking of simply adding 2x2GB RAM, and maybe overclocking the GPU a bit. What do you think GAF?
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4Ghz
Motherboard: GIGABYTE S-Series GA-EP31-DS3L
RAM: 4GB
GPU: Gainward GeForce GTX 260 896MB DDR3
OS: Vista
The others (Sound, HDD, etc.) are not important. All the components are running at their nominal values, nothing is overclocked.
I'm looking at not-so-expensive upgrade. I was thinking of simply adding 2x2GB RAM, and maybe overclocking the GPU a bit. What do you think GAF?