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"I need a New PC!" 2013 Part 2. Haswell = #IntelnoTIM, but free online. READ THE OP.
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MagicWithEarvin
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That sealed the deal with me sticking to Nvidia >=)
Have you disabled S3 in BIOS?
Google z87 sleep and poke a bit if possible. Also try having KB + M on USB2.0 if you can.
chickdigger802
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hmmmm 780 ti. hope that means 780 gets a price drop.... or more likely ti will be between 650 and $1000.
Why does it need to be water pr.... oh.
Gaf_SentMe
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Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30 GHZ 7.6
Memory: 8.00 GB 7.6
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 8.2
Gaming Graphics: 6771 MB Total available graphics memory 8.2
Primary Hard Disk: 167GB free (238GB Total) 8.0
Windows 8 Pro
Base score = 7.6
What does an 8 base score computer look like?
Memory: 8.00 GB 7.6
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 8.2
Gaming Graphics: 6771 MB Total available graphics memory 8.2
Primary Hard Disk: 167GB free (238GB Total) 8.0
Windows 8 Pro
Base score = 7.6
What does an 8 base score computer look like?
I7-3770K Delidded @ 5Ghz 8.0
32GB 1866Mhz RAM 8.0
2 x GTX680 4GB 8.1
2x 256GB SSDs RAID 0 8.1
Gaf_SentMe
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Ok thanks. Getting closer I guess.
batman2million
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So SLI and Crossfire -ing cards are only beneficial if the game take advantage of it? Otherwise, there are little to no improvements?
Almost all major games have profiles from Nvidia or AMD. Even without profiles you can create your own. Unless a GTX Titan or R9 290X are not enough for you don't go SLI or Crossfire.
chickdigger802
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Is it possible to roll with an amd and nvidia gpu at the same time and 'switch' between them?
Really annoying that most games are 'picking sides' these days.
Really annoying that most games are 'picking sides' these days.
Worked! thanks.
chickdigger802
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hmmm that sucks... but I guess something like a 780 ti, or even just a 780 should be able to brute force itself through the next console generation without toooo much trouble right?
I'm BSODing as soon as I get past the BIOS screen now. I get the BIOS, then I get the windows logo and then... BSOD and reboot. I tried booting from a recovery disk, but all I get is the windows logo, nothing else. I tried swapping out memory sticks, but nothing changed, same with swapping out GPUs. Could this be a CPU issue?
Possibly.
Theres really very little difference even when they pick a side. Just take a look at the AMD evolved games, Crysis 3, Bioshock Infinite, Sleeping Dogs etc. They perform pretty much the same on either manufacturer.
chickdigger802
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did they ever address the issue of tressfx running like ass on nvidia cards in tomb raider?
How exactly do these powerline adapters work? One for the modem/router, which means there will be two ethernet cables connected to that correct? One mainline, then one for the power adapter. Then the other is used for something else in the house, I get that.
kittoo
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Haven't seen it mentioned yet: we (NVIDIA) are starting a new bundle on the 28th. If you're intending to buy one our GPUs you should wait, or you'll miss out on free games: http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/ar...day-bundle-featuring-heroes-pirates-and-spies
Andy is this promotion available worldwide? Or only in US?
You would need to check with your retailer. Lots of European places take part in these.
Noooooooooooo PcGaf this card JUST went up today and it's already out of stock Sapphire Toxic r9 280x , please tell me this isn't a limited edition card! I want to make sure I can buy it next month early on! （ ＴДＴ）
Don't know much about the toxic series so yeah
Don't know much about the toxic series so yeah
Probably worth seeing what the 780ti will do performance wise.
I have a feeling they are moving the Titan Gk110 down to 3GB so they dont have to price drop on the card holding the flagship title.
$280 for either of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202008 and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127732
It's not a limited edition, it's just their top of the range model. It hasn't been in stock from what I can remember.
Thanks! going with the MSI one. Is this the GHz edition?
It's not, it's a Boost Edition.
How does it compare to the 280x then?
yes. it runs your os much faster than a HDD. Once you go SDD, you don't go back. I recommend this SSD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
Speeds are incredible.
It's clocked the same as a reference 280X, although the likes of Sapphire etc. have upped the clocks. They're all the same GPU, I'd not worry about getting a 7970 over the 280X.
The 280x and the 7970s are all the same architecture. Some are just defaulted to a higher clock speed, which you can do yourself fairly easily if you want. There is almost literally no other difference.
Gaf_SentMe
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Post fixed.
Gaf_SentMe
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Thanks. Had trouble finding it.
Not bannable. You'd probably have better luck if you post where you are, an exact price. And also you should list it in the B/S/T thread.
Jibbajabbawockky
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Help me out PC GAF.
Currently my PC has an AM3 mobo with a Phenom II X3 720. I just bought a 4670k with an Asus z87 mobo. What do I need to do before swapping out my AMD mobo and processor with my new Intel CPU and mobo? Should I just be uninstalling anything AMD driver wise? Or is it ok to just swap the CPU/mobo without doing any kind of software/driver cleanup before the physical switch?
Currently my PC has an AM3 mobo with a Phenom II X3 720. I just bought a 4670k with an Asus z87 mobo. What do I need to do before swapping out my AMD mobo and processor with my new Intel CPU and mobo? Should I just be uninstalling anything AMD driver wise? Or is it ok to just swap the CPU/mobo without doing any kind of software/driver cleanup before the physical switch?
You'll need to do a complete reinstall. Windows would certainly shit the bed if you tried just swapping the parts.
...how much are we talkin' here?
air circulation and space are less a problem then they used to be. Power use has gone DOWN not up, so components don't get as hot as they did a few years ago. Also cases are better designed so they do take air flow into account.
That said. The Fractal R4 is one of the better designed cases out there. Plenty of room to work, designed to be quiet, and it comes in a windowed version
Gaf_SentMe
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$570 _ UPS ground (shipping from NY), insurance.
I literally used it for half an hour. Batman Origins key was activated though.
Pictures available upon request.
air circulation and space are less a problem then they used to be. Power use has gone DOWN not up, so components don't get as hot as they did a few years ago. Also cases are better designed so they do take air flow into account.
That said. The Fractal R4 is one of the better designed cases out there. Plenty of room to work, designed to be quiet, and it comes in a windowed version
The windowed version doesn't come with the $30 off promo code on newegg /:
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