Dilemma.
Current spec:
i7-2700k
Asus p8z68
GTX 680
So my motherboard seems to have crapped out and only recognizes half the RAM. What should I do? Upgrade to new Haswell CPU+mobo or stick with the 2700k and replace motherboard? My 2700k has always easily overclocked to 4.5Ghz.
What do you guys think?
Unplug and re-seat the RAM first. Then try one stick at a time. See if your RAM has died or if the motherboard is the issue. If the RAM has died you can always buy a new stick
could an xfx 850 pro black edition (seasonic x-850) comfortably power 2 evga gtx 780 acx cooler superclocked cards? im pretty sure the answer is yes but im just double checking : ]
power consumption on a single card: http://www.anandtech.com/show/7356/capsule-review-evga-geforce-gtx-780-superclocked-acx/3
it's 15 watts more than a geforce gtx 780 on load.
thanks!
Easily and then some.
Dilemma.
Current spec:
i7-2700k
Asus p8z68
GTX 680
So my motherboard seems to have crapped out and only recognizes half the RAM. What should I do? Upgrade to new Haswell CPU+mobo or stick with the 2700k and replace motherboard? My 2700k has always easily overclocked to 4.5Ghz.
What do you guys think?
Okay, a couple of questions:
I have decided to go Intel with the i5 4670K and was wondering what is the best over-clocking motherboard I could get for around ~$110 (I'm plan on paying about $200 for the i5 at Micro Center)?
My budget for a GPU is going to be ~$200. Should I pick up an R7 265 and spend the extra cash on the motherboard or should I just go for a R9 270 for $200 (Asus via Amazon)? (Don't want an Nvidia card atm)
550w PSU is enough for a single GTX 780 right? Pcpartpicker says so. I just want to make sure.
These miners, is this just a few people who are spending a lot of money on hardware, or are more and more people getting into this?
Do you think we'll see more companies getting into PC components that cater towards that group (similar to how there are parts aimed at servers, for example), or is it too big an undertaking to justify and consequently gamers will have to share the same parts?
Yes, I would.would anyone be shocked if high end maxwell launches at 1500 msrp
seems insane until you factor in cryptocurrencies giving nvidia the advantage with maxwell + the fact that price ranges for kepler are stacked to 1200 bones right now while still not meeting titan black demand
would anyone be shocked if high end maxwell launches at 1500 msrp
seems insane until you factor in cryptocurrencies giving nvidia the advantage with maxwell + the fact that price ranges for kepler are stacked to 1200 bones right now while still not meeting titan black demand
What's the upgrade procedure like for a miner? When the next great GPU comes out, are they going to dump all their 280x's at once and sink a lot of money into new ones?
Wonder what the resale value will be like on their cards, especially if they all hit at once.
would anyone be shocked if high end maxwell launches at 1500 msrp
seems insane until you factor in cryptocurrencies giving nvidia the advantage with maxwell + the fact that price ranges for kepler are stacked to 1200 bones right now while still not meeting titan black demand
Mobos labeled as "for mining" aren't going to be that different from other mobos, but it might be possible to build mining cards that have substantially different priorities than ordinary models. Maybe slightly underclocked from the factory for optimal perf/$ (including power draw consideration), high reliability, good warranty, only 1 output to save cost. 2 lower-performance GPUs crammed on one card. You could also offer a power supply that is specifically optimized for efficient power delivery to X units of one particular mining card, and sell a discounted kit of X cards + 1 PS.Motherboards designed for mining have popped up, so I anticipate we'll see more stuff like that. It's a bit of a boom market right now. Might stop being profitable, or it might not. We're in the infancy of something new, so it's hard to tell.
I'd imagine that you'd want to get mobos with PLX chips to support tons of PCI-E lanes on a single mobo.Mobos labeled as "for mining" aren't going to be that different from other mobos, but it might be possible to build mining cards that have substantially different priorities than ordinary models. Maybe slightly underclocked from the factory for optimal perf/$ (including power draw consideration), high reliability, good warranty, only 1 output to save cost. 2 lower-performance GPUs crammed on one card. You could also offer a power supply that is specifically optimized for efficient power delivery to X units of one particular mining card, and sell a discounted kit of X cards + 1 PS.
Awesome picks. Couldn't do it better myself with an eye towards budget building.
ok so friend didn't receive as much for taxes as he orignally thought. been trying to maximize a build around $1100. Advice on anything is appreciated
Were you trying SLI?Welp, the 2nd 660ti I ordered did not work, sending that back to Amazon. Went ahead and ordered a 770 for $275. I just cannot convince myself to ever spend more than $300 on a video card. Should get around $150 for the 660ti on ebay.
Were you trying SLI?
I'd imagine that you'd want to get mobos with PLX chips to support tons of PCI-E lanes on a single mobo.
Awesome picks. Couldn't do it better myself with an eye towards budget building.
Yep, lots. You can run a 780 on a 450W Gold.
Does mining actually need to move a ton of data between CPU and GPU? I've thought the data can stay on the GPU most of the time. (Not a miner obviously.)I'd imagine that you'd want to get mobos with PLX chips to support tons of PCI-E lanes on a single mobo.
Does mining actually need to move a ton of data between CPU and GPU? I've thought the data can stay on the GPU most of the time. (Not a miner obviously.)
Haswell has PCI-E 3.0 (so does Ivy), whereas Sandy has PCI-E 2.0. That's not huge right now, but in three years it might be. I actually still think Ivy is a much better buy overall, especially when you consider the overclocking headroom compared to Haswell.also, my friend just got an i7 and new mobo, wondering if i traded out and the mobo and i5 from this order for friends used i5 2500k and mobo where we can save more money. How worth it is it to stay with haswell or go used?
Good question, and I don't know. I also don't know enough to say whether or not it matters. Was my only thought as to what a miner specific mobo might have, outside of strictly PCI-E slots spaced one apart.Does mining actually need to move a ton of data between CPU and GPU? I've thought the data can stay on the GPU most of the time. (Not a miner obviously.)
Set a frame limit with RadeonPro or NVIDIA Inspector.Cool! Gyromancer finally got updated!
But there's another problem. My GPU is processing like hundred frames per second and is getting hot and making that whistling noise!
When one thing is fixed, another problem arises! This is why we can't have nice things! *cry*
Is there any way I can make the game go 30fps or 60 so that way my GPU won't work overtime for no reason at all?
Thanks I'll try that.Set a frame limit with RadeonPro or NVIDIA Inspector.
Is anyone wanting a gtx 760 2gb (EVGA)?
Need to raise some funds, willing let mine go for 200 shipped, in the US.
Haswell has PCI-E 3.0 (so does Ivy), whereas Sandy has PCI-E 2.0. That's not huge right now, but in three years it might be. I actually still think Ivy is a much better buy overall, especially when you consider the overclocking headroom compared to Haswell.
Good question, and I don't know. I also don't know enough to say whether or not it matters. Was my only thought as to what a miner specific mobo might have, outside of strictly PCI-E slots spaced one apart.
Do PCI-E 3.0 slots make any noticeable difference with SLI/CF?
I was going to stay with my i52500k and just swap the mobo to an SLI board(as it appears Haswell vs sandy bridge doesn't do much for gaming) But if the PCI-E 3.0 is a big difference then maybe I should move to Haswell with an all new z87 Haswell mobo.
Or Haswell-E.It'll be much more cost effective to just get a new Mobo and stick with your 2500K for the moment. PCIE 2.0 won't come into play for you, better off waiting for Skylake next year for a full CPU/motherboard upgrade
how old? And how much warranty left?
It makes a difference when you're talking about 3 or 4 way SLI with high end cards. There haven't been any recent tests with crossfire, and from what I understand, the data is actually being transferred over the PCI-E bus entirely, rather than the CF bridge, as of the 290 series. I'd imagine it would there.
Or Haswell-E.
Bought it back in September of last year. Unsure about warranty, their EVGA site says 3 years from when it shipped from their warehouse. So I'd guess 2 years? Haven't over-clocked it and have had no problems with it.
To alleviate having to buy an all new board in the fall, are any current boards backward compatible with Sandy Bridge that would also work Haswell-E once it becomes available in the fall or would it require an all new board again?
Haswell-E is the Ivy-E and Sandy-E (Socket 2011) successor. It'll be on a new socket as well.To alleviate having to buy an all new board in the fall, are any current boards backward compatible with Sandy Bridge that would also work Haswell-E once it becomes available in the fall or would it require an all new board again?
They both have their upsides and downsides, and the consumer socket will continue to be a better choice for most people, you're definitely right.Skylake is going to be more interesting for most gamers vis a vis Haswell E imo
Better IPC, PCIe 4.0, more mature ddr4 at that point too. Hopefully sata express/nvme will be a thing then as well.
Plus mini itx since I'm pretty sure LGA 2011-3 will not have that form factor still.
Which version? I am putting together a build right now and that would save me like 60 bucks.
Though I won't be able to purchase it till the friday after this coming one. If you have to have the funds now then oh well.