The cards run a little too hot and too loud for my liking. Besides, I have unused Amazon credit I just want to use already.
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The cards run a little too hot and too loud for my liking. Besides, I have unused Amazon credit I just want to use already.
It shouldn't.
Dave_6
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Ok I'm very close to pulling the trigger on this today: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202008
Good choice?
Good choice?
Would all mid tower cases offer the same amount of space between the top of the motherboard and top exhaust area?
I have the Corsair 500R and it's an amazing case. However, I've recently switched to a push/pull setup with my H100 and there simply isn't enough room to get all for fans inside the actual case. So I have the top fans just sticking out of the case.
I have the Corsair 500R and it's an amazing case. However, I've recently switched to a push/pull setup with my H100 and there simply isn't enough room to get all for fans inside the actual case. So I have the top fans just sticking out of the case.
Dave_6
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Nothing lol. It's my first build that has been 'in progress' for a while now.
My rig is complete, no more money being thrown into this money pit(hopefully... fingers crossed.).
Love how open it is inside, nice job
RibbedHero
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Anyone know what happened to 2048x1152 monitors? My brother had got a Samsung one back in 2008 or 2009, and I hadn't seen it in a while.
It'd be a nice resolution: higher res than 1080p, while 120hz would be easy to implement.
It'd be a nice resolution: higher res than 1080p, while 120hz would be easy to implement.
Everything. The resolution jump is great for games. The colors are better than standard TN 1080p panels. There currently aren't any 2560x1440 120hz models out (without overclocking a select few Korean models), and that's the only downside. And I guess there's more input lag than the newer TN panels. I personally have a 2560x1600 monitor and it's fine to me in that area, and I play tons of FPS. Other than that they are pretty sweet for gaming.
You can overclockers monitors?! Gah, I got so much more to learn. lol
Thanks for the info!
Certain Korean models that most people here talk about. It can burn your monitor out though. It's all because we want 120hz + 1440/1600 and there has yet to be a true, official monitor out that does this.
Here's a thread on the OT side about them
The XT is Tahiti based not Pitcairn like the others. If it had a proper name it'd be a 7930, I don't know why they named it a 7800 series.
Alexios
Cores, shaders and BIOS oh my!
What are some good AMD OverDrive settings for a Gigabyte 7970 OC with those triple fans?
By default it's at 1GHz core and 1375MHz memory. So far the GPU has never gone above 64c even when maintaining 99% load, which seems good to me considering my GTX285 was often surpassing 90c.
Should I just max it? It allows up to 1.2GHz core and 1.65GHz memory.
By default it's at 1GHz core and 1375MHz memory. So far the GPU has never gone above 64c even when maintaining 99% load, which seems good to me considering my GTX285 was often surpassing 90c.
Should I just max it? It allows up to 1.2GHz core and 1.65GHz memory.
Don't stick memory that high but try core clock and see but it might not work without extra volts and the Gigabyte 7970 is usually locked. Try 1100 and 1450.
musicjunkie
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Here's sort of a weird/overly complex networking question.
I live in an apt that is connected to my landlord's house. For whatever reason the cable drop and modem are in my apartment but her son ran some ethernet cable from the modem (in my apt) to a wireless router in her house. I can get the wireless signal no problem but for my desktop I obviously want to have a wired connection.
For the time being I have been running the modem ethernet cable to this Netgear switch http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=33-122-005 and then having 1 ethernet line run directly into my desktop and the other being the existing cable going to the wireless router. She wasn't really down with me moving the router and since I don't pay for internet i'm not going to press the issue that much.
My question is if take the ethernet cable I'm running into my desktop and put that into a new router would I be able to plug multiple devices in there via wired connection? The reason I ask is because a friend informed me the switch doesn't assign IP addresses so if I plugged two things in there wired might cause issues.
Can't think of a more simple way to explain this.
I live in an apt that is connected to my landlord's house. For whatever reason the cable drop and modem are in my apartment but her son ran some ethernet cable from the modem (in my apt) to a wireless router in her house. I can get the wireless signal no problem but for my desktop I obviously want to have a wired connection.
For the time being I have been running the modem ethernet cable to this Netgear switch http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=33-122-005 and then having 1 ethernet line run directly into my desktop and the other being the existing cable going to the wireless router. She wasn't really down with me moving the router and since I don't pay for internet i'm not going to press the issue that much.
My question is if take the ethernet cable I'm running into my desktop and put that into a new router would I be able to plug multiple devices in there via wired connection? The reason I ask is because a friend informed me the switch doesn't assign IP addresses so if I plugged two things in there wired might cause issues.
Can't think of a more simple way to explain this.
So ran a couple of OCCT tests, 3.3V rail is rock steady after 5hrs. Temps all ok, power LED blinking....probably just loose cable I hope. Reseated them and seems ok for now. Getting strange HW Monitor readings in OCCT for CPU Core 0 - either 64.5 or 77.5 degrees, shows normal temps in all other monitoring software...software glitch?
Anyway, pic's of my little build in Soho
Anyway, pic's of my little build in Soho
i7-3820
Rampage IV Formula
2x EVGA SC Titan
16GB Samsung 30nm RAM
Corsair H80i
Samsung Pro Series 256GB
WD Caviar Green 1TB
Define R4
If the other router is still in place, than yeah, there is going to be problems. 2 routers shouldn't coexist.
Dave_6
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cartman414
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I hate begging for replies to old posts like this so apologies if anyone thinks I sound like an ass, but does anyone have any thoughts on the budget build in my original post below?
musicjunkie
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It would still be there but is there any reason why I shouldn't have 2 routers going if 1 is going to be for wired purposes only?
In a nutshell, I need to have wired connections for 2 desktop and while the modem is in my apt the router is not. If there is a more simple way of doing this?
Strict budget + future proof are mutually exclusive.
The computer you linked is ok but it would already have trouble with current gen games, never mind next gen. The b75 chipset limits upgrade options (no overclocking) and the video card is pretty low end.
You might be kinda hooped. Kharma might jump in with some better advice. I'd suggest you try to find someone selling a good Sandy Bridge system and a decent video card
Cheaper case and get better parts, like this. No need for an optical drive either
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/NitJ
Why do you need a 2nd router? Just use a switch.
If you happen to have a spare router, you could use that but turn off DHCP assignment so it doesn't clash with the primary router. You could then use it as an Ethernet switch and your own wireless access point
Do you actually have control over their router?
Because for it to work, it would essentially need to be set up as an access point. You'll end up having network conflicts and possibly no internet for anyone if both are hooked up as default type settings.
I think they can be set up to actually work, but it's not a desirable system
Most times, the ISP only gives out 1 IP address. Thus, if you connect modem to switch, the first device connecting will get that IP, your computer or the other family's router. If you computer gets the IP, the other family router / network will not be able to get online. Ideally, the router should be next to the modem and only device connected to it. Thus, your only option is to run a wire from the router back to your computer.
musicjunkie
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I don't but the more you get into this the more it seems like this isn't going to work out too well. Thanks for all the info!
Drop the DVD drive, get a cheaper case and upgrade that video card. Look into getting the 7770 or if you can 7850. It would also be useless to get a 2GB 7750. You won't ever utilized that much ram with that card. I'd highly look into getting a 7850 at minimum. You get Bioshock Infinite and Tomb Raider for free. You can sell those codes for a little money back too.
So I'm looking into upgrading my motherboard and processor, which is fairly uncharted territory for me. Couple questions:
1) Core i5 2500k vs 3570k, I remember reading that one of these was known to OC extremely well on the stock air cooler, which one? They're both the same price on Newegg.
2) After changing motherboards, will I have to reformat my hard drives and reinstall Windows?
1) Core i5 2500k vs 3570k, I remember reading that one of these was known to OC extremely well on the stock air cooler, which one? They're both the same price on Newegg.
2) After changing motherboards, will I have to reformat my hard drives and reinstall Windows?
Get the 3570K. The stock cooler OCs neither all that well.
I believe so, you'll also need to call MS to get the activation transferred over.
Gotcha, thanks. If I have to reformat I'll probably end up just getting a new HDD, my current one isn't all that large. Anyone have any experience with the Seagate hybrid drives? They're 7200 RPM mechanical drives with a small cache of solid-state memory.
1) It's the only white in the case
2) You can fit another fan in there
Obvious observations really.
Hawk269
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If you can swing it, get a SSD, even a lower capacity one for your OS and any main programs. Newegg has Samsung Pro's on Sale right now.
I'll be doing this upgrade around the beginning of June so I'll check what they have on sale then. I'd love to get an SSD in there but my budget is extremely tight unfortunately, and the Mobo + CPU + DDR3 RAM is definitely the priority.
Wait for Haswell then (New Intel chips)
At least I'm not alone haha. Are you using 13.3 drivers? Maybe that could be why.
Haha, we'll see how they OC. (Used 2600K here)
I think it would be a good move as a lot of enthusiasts would upgrade to it. Leading the way and such.
I'm not too keen on upgrading for a 15-20% performance boost after OC since I'll need a new mobo.
If I had more time or income I'd actually do this.
Actually, this is the internet, I bet someone on a forum offers this as a service.
I've built and upgraded computers for as long as I can remember, but even I would be nervous to delid. One tiny mistake and you can kiss several hundred bucks/euros/pounds goodbye.
Any good guides, which you can recommend?
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