Posts by Ryan Wilson7

So, you're telling me the NVIDIA GTX 760 isn't actually that much of an upgrade?

Guys, forget the benchmarks for a second. If you were in my shoes, would you actually jump from an AMD Radeon HD 7870 to an NVIDIA GTX 760? I know I'd have to shell out a significant amount of extra cash to make the switch... Is that kind of $167 extra cost even worth it?

The rest of my rig: i5 750, Intel dp55wb, Corsair CX500, 8GB of RAM...

Thanks, Ryan Wilson7. That might actually be the crux of the matter.

You completely misunderstood my point regarding Windows 🙂 Look, I clearly understand what a BIOS is. My question was specifically about why there might be two separate BIOS chips, but I’ve already wrapped my head around that concept. It's essentially just like how certain graphics cards come with a dual BIOS setup—you know, having that secondary switch you can use to reset everything if things go sideways while you're overclocking. That part makes sense 👍 However, I am curious about this specific setting in Windows 8. A buddy of mine is running a Gigabyte motherboard, and he noticed an option in the BIOS related to Windows 8 that mentions "Other OS" right next to it. He didn't want to deal with making a profile on a tech forum, so I'm stepping in to ask on his behalf...

What exactly is the question here? I’ve tried searching on Google, but I haven't been able to find a straight answer. My assumption is that this "dual BIOS" setup essentially means there are two distinct BIOS chips installed; if something goes wrong with the primary one, you can boot into the secondary one to restore the factory settings... is that correct? Also, I don't see how Windows 8 has anything to do with the BIOS itself. If anyone actually knows the answer, I would be very grateful 🙏..

Thanks so much for the help. Since you guys have been so incredibly kind and accommodating, I wanted to follow up with one more question: have any of you actually personally tested the XFX 550W? I’ve been scouring various forums lately, and I keep seeing people complaining that this specific power supply is way too loud and that there are recurring issues with the internal fan itself... Is there any truth to those claims? Based on my own research and what Timothy Kim60 mentioned earlier about XFX essentially using Seasonic components, I’m confused. I mean, Seasonic is basically the Ferrari of the power supply world, so how is it even possible for someone to run into these kinds of issues? I'm not just asking to be difficult here; a friend of mine is currently torn between the XFX model and the Corsair CX600. On paper, the XFX seems to be the higher-quality option, but what good is that if they end up dealing with the exact same hardware headaches that everyone else on these forums is venting about...

Alright, thanks a lot. I have one more question... This has actually been on my mind for a while now. Let's say I go out and buy a mid-tower case—doesn't really matter which brand I pick—how am I supposed to know which power supply will fit inside? I mean, I understand it needs to be an ATX power supply, just a standard size, but I'm wondering if a massive 1200W unit would be the exact same physical dimensions as a more standard 600W or 700W model? I'm not planning on buying anything right this second, I'm just asking purely out of curiosity...

So, what you're saying is it's essentially all Seasonic internals, just wrapped in a Corsair or XFX shell?

I have one more question—from what I can see, the Corsair AX and RM series are incredibly expensive, like, top-tier pricing... I assume those are specifically meant for high-end builds, right? Because, for example, there's a 750W CX version that provides $250 yet those two other models cost significantly more for the exact same wattage... It seems like the CX line isn't really intended for serious gaming...

A buddy and I were chatting the other day about power supplies, and since he’s currently putting together a new rig, I wanted to double-check if the info I gave him was actually accurate.

I told him that having an 80+ certified unit is a solid move, and that he needs to pay close attention to the 12V rail capacity, since that's the most critical part of the PSU—it's what handles the heavy lifting for the CPU and the graphics card. I also mentioned that brands like Corsair, XFX, or Seasonic are generally considered the gold standard. Did I miss anything or get any of that wrong?