Giriath_89
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n0n44m said:
Looks like it has ever so slightly worse performance in this great review.
It does, like you said, have no electrical conductivity and no curing time though, which is something to consider.
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Looks like it has ever so slightly worse performance in this great review.
It does, like you said, have no electrical conductivity and no curing time though, which is something to consider.
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Anyone know why a PC could take two boots to actually load up Windows? Whenever I press the power button I see the motherboard screen, black screen with I guess computer parts?, then it says loading operating system, and then it goes to a screen where I can choose Repair Windows or Start Windows. Repair does nothing and if I click start Windows it reboots again and works.
AndyMoogle
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I think your CPU is going to hold you back more than the GPU. An old dual core CPU is going to be eaten alive by BF3.SalomonA said:
AndyMoogle
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Ah, my bad. Yeah, then it shouldn't be any problems there.n0n44m said:
SalomonA said:
My specs are identical except I am sporting a 4890, so I will be buying a 6950 or 6970 for Skyrim, BF3 and so forth.
What is this I read about certain 6950 2GB being unlockable to 6970 features? And I think I will wait on a new card until the last possible minute. Prices drop as the fall gets going.
VibratingDonkey
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Has anyone managed to mount a Noctua fan with the rubber plugs or should I just give up? Think I'm more likely to pull the skin off my fingers than those plugs through the fan holes.
Also I'm terrible with decisions. I've placed two fans front, one rear and one top. I've got one fan left. What should I do with it?
Fractal R3. There's one more top mount, one side and one bottom.
Bottom has a dust filter but it'd be kind of really inconvenient to remove and clean it. So I think I'll ignore that.
Side intake would make it noisier I assume. But I'm also assuming it'd be the best placement for cooling the insides.
Also I'm terrible with decisions. I've placed two fans front, one rear and one top. I've got one fan left. What should I do with it?
Fractal R3. There's one more top mount, one side and one bottom.
Bottom has a dust filter but it'd be kind of really inconvenient to remove and clean it. So I think I'll ignore that.
Side intake would make it noisier I assume. But I'm also assuming it'd be the best placement for cooling the insides.
I just upgraded from a Radeon 5770 to a GTX 570. I had been using Radeon Pro so I figured I should get nHancer so I did but it doesn't start. I then checked out the nvidia control panel and it looks like it can do everything nHancer does anyway. So is it really worth trying to figure out whats wrong with nHancer or should I just stick to the nvidia control panel?
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gibon3z said:
Did you get the Zotac as well? ~350 for a gtx580 was too tempting to pass up from microcenter, guess I'll be futureproofed for a while lol
razgriz417 said:
That's exactly what happened to me. I wasn't even really in the market for a new video card, but then an opportunity came along to get a $330 GTX 580 a few months ago, and I couldn't pass it up.
I don't regret it, even if I may need to upgrade my CPU/Mobo for BF3 (I'm still on an old C2D E8500 @ 4ghz).
Fair Trial
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Mr_eX said:
Use Nvidia Inspector, nHancer doesn't work anymore with the latest drivers.
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LordCanti said:
Yea I'm in the same boat, all this for BF3, just did the birthday trick to get $15 off from Origin. My current rig is a C2D e8400 @ 3ghz and a sapphire toxic 5850. Really didnt need to upgrade but after buying the card, the urge to build a new rig is rising...damn this thread and its amazing deals lol
O and if anyone missed it, the 20% coupons from microcenter expire today. Thanks again abuC
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Woo-Fu said:
You need to format it to NTFS before you can partition it. Windows doesn't even see the HDD at all =P
Can't partition something Windows can't see.
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gokieks said:
Oh yeah that is right. I am wrong
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LordCanti said:
Yea I've never OC my cpu before, really wouldn't know what to do tbh lol. Maybe worth a read though. I currently have the eVGA 750i ftw and a Zalman CNPS9500, wonder if they'd be able to handle it
Looking to upgrade my GPU before BF3 and Skyrim hits but I'm dawdling over whether or not to go single or dual 6970's. Currently have a Phenom Quad BE @3.2GHZ and as far as gaming requirements go upgrading the CPU further at this point would yield only a marginal change but my 4890 is starting to show it's age.
My question is this though single or dual? (power not an issue) and what are people's experience with this line in crossfire?
My question is this though single or dual? (power not an issue) and what are people's experience with this line in crossfire?
http://www.nordichardware.com/news/71-graphics/44180-amd-hd-7000-delayed-to-2012.html
No matter, we know that the launch of the HD 7000 series and the first GPUs on 28nm from AMD will not happen in 2011, but we are waiting for early 2012.
Noooooo
No matter, we know that the launch of the HD 7000 series and the first GPUs on 28nm from AMD will not happen in 2011, but we are waiting for early 2012.
Noooooo
syko de4d said:http://www.nordichardware.com/news/71-graphics/44180-amd-hd-7000-delayed-to-2012.html
No matter, we know that the launch of the HD 7000 series and the first GPUs on 28nm from AMD will not happen in 2011, but we are waiting for early 2012.
Noooooo
mohaha, knew it, delays delays delays.
AndyMoogle
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Overclock that CPU to at least 3GHz and you should be fine in most games. It will most likely be a bottleneck in some games though.Deadly said:
syko de4d said:http://www.nordichardware.com/news/71-graphics/44180-amd-hd-7000-delayed-to-2012.html
No matter, we know that the launch of the HD 7000 series and the first GPUs on 28nm from AMD will not happen in 2011, but we are waiting for early 2012.
Noooooo
hardly surprising when all they had to show last week was a tiny notebook chip
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On a side note... when did Logitech start selling the G35 headsets for so cheap? Are they gonna bring out a new model or something? Everyone from brick and mortar like Best Buy to online like Amazon has the headset for like $70-$85 depending upon where you buy it. Makes me wonder if Logitech is gearing up for a new model or something, and stores are trying to get rid of stock. Considering the headset use to be like $120 that's a pretty decent deal.
Any opinions on the ASUS P8Z68-V vs ASUS P8Z68-V PRO? Other than the smaller number of SATA ports and Firewire, they seem nearly identical for a $40 price difference. The P8Z68 is about as stretched as I'd be able to go because I'm still picking up RAM and a HDD so I'm just curious.. reviews seem to be positive for both too. Also any idea if the ASUS P8Z68-V will sit well with a 212+ and not block any of the DIMM slots? I'd hate to end up only being limited to 2 sticks lol. The builds in the OP are great btw.
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I'm using a Thermaltake Frio and it blocks one of the slots. Might be worth comparing sizes.Conceptor said:
That said, you could always use low profile RAM.
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MrOogieBoogie said:
I suck at pics and the my in-progress was MESSY to say the least. All said and done though, it all worked out. Everything fired up on first try and I was able to run through my Win7 install.
Since I'm a brute with no finesse, my gf did all the cable managementment for me. Major credit to her.
I'm very happy with this build. It all went very smooth and my system seems stable so far! I tried some brief OC'ing and could run the Windows performance index at 4.6ghz. This was with everything at auto and me just moving the multiplier
For those reading, I have a couple of questions.
What 2nd fan should I pick up for the 212+ for a push/pull config?
Should I convert the top fan on the Haf X to push air into the case or leave it as is (pumping air out)
If you see anything glaring I did wrong here, please let me know!
With that case you don't really need another fan for pull on the HSF.RukusProvider said:I suck at pics and the my in-progress was MESSY to say the least. All said and done though, it all worked out. Everything fired up on first try and I was able to run through my Win7 install.
Since I'm a brute with no finesse, my gf did all the cable managementment for me. Major credit to her.
I'm very happy with this build. It all went very smooth and my system seems stable so far! I tried some brief OC'ing and could run the Windows performance index at 4.6ghz. This was with everything at auto and me just moving the multiplier
For those reading, I have a couple of questions.
What 2nd fan should I pick up for the 212+ for a push/pull config?
Should I convert the top fan on the Haf X to push air into the case or leave it as is (pumping air out)
If you see anything glaring I did wrong here, please let me know!
Top exhaust is good
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So GAF, what is the premiere PC benchmark program? Is it still 3DMark?
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Hazaro said:
Cool. Thanks!
I'm doing some very basic oc'ing right now by just upping the multi and letting everything else be auto. I left the pc running prime 95 and it will continue to do so over night. Oc'd to 4.4ghz on the 2600k.
I did the same earlier for an hour and my temps on the cores maxed from 58-62c with a max vcore of 1.28. Is this safe?
If I am stable in the morning how should I go about manually upping the voltage and finding the wall?
If I can run 4.6 stable on air all day, I would be very happy and will stop there.
It's my personal opinion to not go above 1.25V, or 1.30V if you feel frisky.RukusProvider said:
I ended up at 1.30V because my chip is not as good as many out there.
Under 60C load should be fine. Temps go up a lot with voltage, a little with speed.
Usually the scale looks something like:
1.25V - 4.3Ghz
1.28V - 4.4Ghz
1.30V - 4.5Ghz
1.35V - 4.6Ghz+
Vantage and Heaven I guess?MrOogieBoogie said:
Anyone have an asus sandy bridge motherboard and have their bluetooth randomly stop working? It happened to me a couple of days ago and I can't fix it. I re-installed the driver, but when I try to add a device, it won't recognize anything. I used to have a bluetooth icon in my computer and also in the system tray, but they don't show up anymore. If i open the program from start menu, nothing happens.
demigod
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Anyone else have a Z68 board? Is it common for the Asus logo to take 7-8secs to show up after turning the power on? I'm just used to my old Gigabyte mobo in 2009 I bought where it shows the logo instantly and does the HDD/ram checks afterwards.
Man I am now regretting I didn't get the 20% off videocards and PSU from microcenter. FUCK YOU AMD and your stupid delays!!!
Man I am now regretting I didn't get the 20% off videocards and PSU from microcenter. FUCK YOU AMD and your stupid delays!!!
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Does it show up in Device Manager? I've had this before (not on Asus) and had to disable and re-enable Bluetooth in BIOS.b.mak said:
im trying to build a pc for heavy audio production/video editing (adobe after effects, etc./gaming.
this is what i have so far. going for the evga geforce 590 gtx (not listed).. no idea what ssd/hdd combo i should go for. Also what are your thoughts on the case I chose, and the rest of the parts? This is literally going to be my first DIY thing so any help would be awesome!
thanks!
this is what i have so far. going for the evga geforce 590 gtx (not listed).. no idea what ssd/hdd combo i should go for. Also what are your thoughts on the case I chose, and the rest of the parts? This is literally going to be my first DIY thing so any help would be awesome!
thanks!
1) Get 1.5V RAM in a 2 or 4 stick configuration that is non-ECC. These are desktop boards, not server boards. 1866Mhz would be nice for you. Set this manually in the BIOS. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231460aeiko said:im trying to build a pc for heavy audio production/video editing (adobe after effects, etc./gaming.
this is what i have so far. going for the evga geforce 590 gtx (not listed).. no idea what ssd/hdd combo i should go for. Also what are your thoughts on the case I chose, and the rest of the parts? This is literally going to be my first DIY thing so any help would be awesome!
thanks!
2) I'd much rather get two GTX 580's for noise and resale ability. It will also be faster.
The MSI 2 slot GTX 580's are nice (The non $600 one is fine). If possible try the rig out on a single GTX 580 and decide if you need the extra power. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127567
3) A better motherboard would be good since you are spending so much on other components. The $180 Gigabyte/ASUS Pro Z68 board, or the GD65 MSI, or anything highly rated above that are all solid. The ASUS Deluxe listed in the OP list @ $250 is pretty good. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131753
4) SSD and HDD are in the info image as well. Samsung F4 + Crucial M4. In your line of work you should have a mirror and backup images regardless.
Giriath_89
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Hazaro said:
Again, what do you think of the Corsair Force GT SSD Hazaro?
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So can we also discuss software in this topic? Sorry if not.
In the past I have always used the shareware program Sub2Divx to combine my .avi's and subtitles (.srt's) into a Divx file. This Divx had the subtitles hardcoded and I could just stream it like that. Recently, I've switched to Windows 7 64 bit and Sub2Divx only supports 32 bit OS'. What other software do GAFfers use to hardcode their subs into their .avi's?
Or if someone could tell how to stream .srt's with Windows Media Center (to Xbox), but I'm guessing that's a lot of hassle. And yes, I have tried TVersity.
In the past I have always used the shareware program Sub2Divx to combine my .avi's and subtitles (.srt's) into a Divx file. This Divx had the subtitles hardcoded and I could just stream it like that. Recently, I've switched to Windows 7 64 bit and Sub2Divx only supports 32 bit OS'. What other software do GAFfers use to hardcode their subs into their .avi's?
Or if someone could tell how to stream .srt's with Windows Media Center (to Xbox), but I'm guessing that's a lot of hassle. And yes, I have tried TVersity.
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Nevermind, it only seems to output MKV and MP4. Can you stream either of those formats? I know a lot of people do transcoding from their computers so that they can just keep their media in the superior h.264 (or x.264, etc). Not sure which program they use.
So I have an Antec Three Hundred case that is about 3 years old now. I noticed recently that the top case fan (140mm, came with the case) is not spinning anymore. I added a new HDD earlier today and took the opportunity to mess around with the fan for a bit and didn't see any obvious problems. It's on the same power cord (4 pin molex) as the rear 120mm fan which spins just fine. It comes with a little controller that lets you set it to low, medium, high. It was set to high, but I messed around with it trying the different settings and none of it got it spinning.
It does occasionally spin for a few rotations, then stops. I'm planning on replacing it with this hoping that the fan is just dead and there's not some other more serious problem present. My CPU and GPU temps aren't very high, but figure it's not a bad idea to have good cooling (plus hopefully I'll be able to turn down the rear fan which is kind of loud.)
Any problems? I mean, it's only a $9 replacement, so even if it doesn't fix the problem I'm not really out of much money.
It does occasionally spin for a few rotations, then stops. I'm planning on replacing it with this hoping that the fan is just dead and there's not some other more serious problem present. My CPU and GPU temps aren't very high, but figure it's not a bad idea to have good cooling (plus hopefully I'll be able to turn down the rear fan which is kind of loud.)
Any problems? I mean, it's only a $9 replacement, so even if it doesn't fix the problem I'm not really out of much money.
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