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re: PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts
Posted on 11/27/14 at 8:31 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Posted on 11/27/14 at 8:31 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Half that price though is adding cooling on the cards which is nice.
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Posted on 11/27/14 at 8:51 pm to Dam Guide
Much more than half, really. Extra blocks means extra radiator capacity is needed, and extra blocks plus extra radiators means lots more restriction, requiring the more powerful pump. Plus the extra tubing, fittings, etc. A perfectly respectable, very quiet and high performing CPU-only loop with no aesthetic compromises:
Maybe add a T-line or cheap reservoir for easy filling and bleeding. Something like this would be easily expandable to accommodate one or two additional cards. My loop is just overkill
EDIT: And really, the above config is overkill too. It's mostly for the cool factor. In all likelihood, it will do nothing to benefit your CPU that the Swiftech, for half the price, couldn't do.
Maybe add a T-line or cheap reservoir for easy filling and bleeding. Something like this would be easily expandable to accommodate one or two additional cards. My loop is just overkill
EDIT: And really, the above config is overkill too. It's mostly for the cool factor. In all likelihood, it will do nothing to benefit your CPU that the Swiftech, for half the price, couldn't do.
This post was edited on 11/27/14 at 8:57 pm
Posted on 11/27/14 at 9:12 pm to ILikeLSUToo
True, it is freakin sweet though.
Posted on 11/28/14 at 12:29 pm to Dam Guide
Posted on 11/28/14 at 12:43 pm to stout
Running DA:I on ultra for 3 hours and my max CPU temp was 70 and the GPUs max temp was 75/70
Posted on 11/28/14 at 12:57 pm to DoUrden
I just ran Dragon Age Origins on ultra for a hour and only got to 58
Posted on 11/28/14 at 4:24 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Sooo this just happened to my old PC. Once it gets to windows it BSOD's. Any thoughts?
The BIOS screen is fine however.
The BIOS screen is fine however.
This post was edited on 11/28/14 at 4:25 pm
Posted on 11/28/14 at 5:21 pm to HeavyCore
GPU dead or its is fan dead and GPU is overheating. Had a near identical problem with a Radeon 6950 that was shipped back to me after an RMA. Artifacts at post, bios screen fine. Mine actually booted to Windows though, with the same artifacts. What are the specs of this PC? Specifically, wondering if it's a dedicated or integrated GPU.
Posted on 11/28/14 at 6:53 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Ok so I have a problem...
I have a GTX 660 video card. Recently my monitors have been shutting off after about 5-20 minutes of playing.
The computer is still on when this happens and I can hear the sound playing but it sounds like it is stuck playing the last second of whatever was playing before it froze up.
I downloaded the HWMonitor to look at temperatures and whatnot, and everything appears to be normal.
I thought it might be a driver issue so I attempted to roll back and then uninstall completely.
Finally I just decided it was time for a fresh OS install. After all of that, I'm still having the same problem
Does this sound like my video card may be going bad or could this be a RAM/CPU/PSU issue?
ETA: Just thought of something I haven't tried. I'm going to try to play WoW using the integrated graphics on the processor. I'll have to play on super low settings but that might tell me if it's GPU or not... maybe?
I have a GTX 660 video card. Recently my monitors have been shutting off after about 5-20 minutes of playing.
The computer is still on when this happens and I can hear the sound playing but it sounds like it is stuck playing the last second of whatever was playing before it froze up.
I downloaded the HWMonitor to look at temperatures and whatnot, and everything appears to be normal.
I thought it might be a driver issue so I attempted to roll back and then uninstall completely.
Finally I just decided it was time for a fresh OS install. After all of that, I'm still having the same problem
Does this sound like my video card may be going bad or could this be a RAM/CPU/PSU issue?
ETA: Just thought of something I haven't tried. I'm going to try to play WoW using the integrated graphics on the processor. I'll have to play on super low settings but that might tell me if it's GPU or not... maybe?
This post was edited on 11/28/14 at 6:55 pm
Posted on 11/28/14 at 7:18 pm to gamemc
quote:
Recently my monitors have been shutting off after about 5-20 minutes of playing.
The computer is still on when this happens and I can hear the sound playing but it sounds like it is stuck playing the last second of whatever was playing before it froze up.
Classic GPU driver crash symptom. Since you've done fresh installs, it's probably your card. Playing with integrated graphics is a good way to confirm it.
Posted on 11/28/14 at 8:48 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Asus P5K pro lga mother board
Intel Core 2 Duo
EVGA 465 GTX video card
Intel Core 2 Duo
EVGA 465 GTX video card
Posted on 11/28/14 at 10:00 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Yeah unfortunately I think it is. The integrated graphics is holding up 1 hour into playing.
I looked back at my card on Newegg and several reviews say this card crashes while playing games. Some specifically playing WoW.
Grr.. I think the GTX 660 is the best high end card for your money right now. Maybe I'll look into another brand. Here's the one I have LINK
I looked back at my card on Newegg and several reviews say this card crashes while playing games. Some specifically playing WoW.
Grr.. I think the GTX 660 is the best high end card for your money right now. Maybe I'll look into another brand. Here's the one I have LINK
Posted on 11/28/14 at 10:17 pm to gamemc
quote:
I think the GTX 660 is the best high end card for your money right now.
Wut
Posted on 11/28/14 at 10:44 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Posted on 11/28/14 at 11:34 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Just looking at the videocardbenchmark site. Is there a better site for comparisons?
ETA: Instead of making a joke, do you have a recommendation? I'm talking value card; not spending 300-400$ to play WoW and a few other games when my integrated graphics can get the job done on low settings.
ETA: Instead of making a joke, do you have a recommendation? I'm talking value card; not spending 300-400$ to play WoW and a few other games when my integrated graphics can get the job done on low settings.
This post was edited on 11/28/14 at 11:37 pm
Posted on 11/29/14 at 12:28 am to gamemc
Calm your tits. You linked to a $200 card. I don't keep up with the prices of every component every day. If you can find a 660 for the price in the chart, go for it. If you can find an R9-270 for the same price or a 270x for $10 more, get that. Consider looking at used models of those cards as well.
Posted on 11/29/14 at 2:38 am to gamemc
That chart
Posted on 11/29/14 at 2:54 am to gamemc
I would recommend a 270X. I built my PC to mainly play League of Legends, similar in non graphical needs like WoW.
But it plays even the new titles very very well at ultra on most at 1080p and high on pretty much everything else. Far Cry 4 on Ultra at 1080p and I'm at 45FPS.
You can get one for $129-139 with rebate right now.
But it plays even the new titles very very well at ultra on most at 1080p and high on pretty much everything else. Far Cry 4 on Ultra at 1080p and I'm at 45FPS.
You can get one for $129-139 with rebate right now.
This post was edited on 11/29/14 at 2:56 am
Posted on 11/29/14 at 3:05 am to UltimateHog
quote:
You can get one for $129-139 with rebate right now.
I would recommend a 290 off of ebay for under $200. If that's too much, I've seen 7970s as low as $110
Posted on 11/29/14 at 4:18 am to bluebarracuda
That's a pretty good price jump though, if he's just wanting to play WoW and that is pretty much it, be a waste of a 290.
$119 for a 270X brand new and be done with it.
$119 for a 270X brand new and be done with it.
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