Yes, because you have "show processes from all users" selected. This is going to include Windows as a user, any sort of media sharing (which Windows attributes to a separate user account), and anyone else logged in. Uncheck that box for piece of mind.
Nope. How are you not already destroying that game in terms of performance? Do you have an SSD?
Normal. There are some RegEdit things you can run to cut them down, but there's a fair number of them that are related to services that people take for granted. For example, for windows to detect when you plug in a usb thumb drive, there is a process running that is constantly checking to see if one is plugged in at a given moment.
WoW is installed on an Intel 520 180GB SSD, while Windows is on a 64GB Corsair M4. WoW has had a number of changes to its graphical engine in recent history, with shadows being the major performance killer. I am not running a steady 60fps in WoW, particularly in home cities and other areas with lots of shadows. This is with all settings set to "Ultra" (only 2x MSAA) and I would like to resolve this.
How much do you want to spend to fix the problem? Also, what is your 3930K currently running at? WoW isn't n-threaded, so it'll benefit from higher clock speeds.
erformance. You want to look at 'price:gained performance'. 670 or 7950/7970 is where I would start if I were in your shoes.Oh man, Windows search is soooooooo good. It basically eliminates the need for using any sort of GUI navigation. Windows Key -> type in part of what you want -> enter.
I've the 3930k OC'd to 4125MHz.
To be honest, I'd rather not post pics. :lol
That's no good. You want positive pressure for good temps. What's an acceptable price for a fan? Low end of good static pressure would be a BitFenix Spectre Pro, high end would be a Scythe GT or Corsair SP.
Try taking your CPU to the 4.5-4.8 range, and overclock your 6950. You could also look at getting a second 6950. They sell for about $130-160 used. Crossfire requires using your own custom profiles for a number of games, but it should work really well in WoW.
Not to entice you too much, but: http://www.overclock.net/t/1220962/vegas-heavyweight-display-and-computer-edition-2012
He had to switch to 5 S23A750D's, in portrait mode.
The Bitfenix cases worry me a bit because of the front chassis covering the front fans -- I've seen some reviews saying the temps of the Shinobi XL are not that great because of that. Similarly with the door on the Define R4. So at this stage it's looking like I may just have to shell out for a Lian Li, though I'll wait for some reviews of the Ghost and have another look at the Fractal cases too.Here's what I did with my Shinobi XL. The front and top panel both have a number of tabs that serve only to strengthen the actual panel. It's a negligible difference with the tabs removed, and it doesn't really matter when the whole thing is riveted to the chassis and in place.Thanks for this. I'm using a CM 690 (old version) with my current build and actually have a lot of aftermarket fans I'm using with it -- Scythe Gentle Typhoon and Slipstream of various speeds. I also have a fan controller. So I think I should be able to get a fan setup that's pretty quiet and also moves a fair amount of air.
PC-90 is what I was originally looking at but I'm in Australia and can't find it under $200
That's actually why I'm not too excited about 120hz.. Sure it will be sweet in some instances, but I know I'm not going to be able to run next years hottest titles at that frame rate with this years computer. And I don't want to be obsessive about keeping my rig state of the art. So it seems like I should just go for the display with the best picture and keep everything locked st 60fps.
No no, I meant, he couldn't keep games at a steady framerate at 7680x4320 running 120hz/fps. There are very few games that can't be tweaked to run at 120fps on an i5 + 670. I'm not huge on all the bells and whistles in graphics settings though. I'll take smooth 120fps over slightly different looking shadows.
Up to you. It's not a huge upgrade, but it's not insignificant either.
Check all of your internal plugs. Reseat the video card. Make sure your DVI/DP/VGA/HDMI cord is plugged in to the back of the videocard.
Wait, I just thought of something. Will an airbed pump work fine too? I think we still have one laying around somewhere
That's pretty much what the DataVac is. So, yes.
MSI Afterburner or eVGA precision.
Put some thin feet on the side of this.
