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Hey everyone, I’m trying to figure out which GPU actually packs more punch—I’ve been scouring the web but honestly, I’m coming up empty
GTX 580 vs. HD 5970
GTX 580 vs. HD 5970
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Quick question for you guys:
Is the GTX 295 actually better than the GTX 470 or the 460 1Gb? I guess... maybe?
Is the GTX 295 actually better than the GTX 470 or the 460 1Gb? I guess... maybe?
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darkowl72 said:I mean, seriously...
So, what now?
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slysurfer14 said:You "experts" are something else—every time someone asks a question, everyone jumps down their throat about what they currently own, but nobody actually gives an answer...
My PC has been running fine for 3 or 4 years now, and I was just looking for a recommendation for a card better than an NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT for a little bit of cash—just so my rig lasts another 2-3 years without my kid complaining that his games are lagging...
Right now he’s playing Company of Heroes Online, and he can't deal with the frame rate drops when he's trying to move units around...
So, keeping it simple: what's a card better than the 8500 GT for cheap???
Just grab an NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT from Micro Center? 🤷
$231It's a bit of money, sure, but it can still handle most newer games decently enough. 🙂
P.S.—there isn't a budget card out there that's going to last you 2-3 years. If you want longevity, you'd have to spend more, which means you'd probably need to swap out the power supply too,
not to mention the processor.
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Hey guys, quick question
Can an Intel Core i5-750 actually handle an EVGA GTX 480 without breaking a sweat? 😕
Can an Intel Core i5-750 actually handle an EVGA GTX 480 without breaking a sweat? 😕
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mellowfox;28693671 said:so I'm looking at graphics cards and I've got a few choices, like maybe an XFX one
basically, I'd grab
PCI-E XFX AMD Radeon HD 5670, 512MB DDR5, HDMI, DP, DVI, HDTV
You really can't go wrong with XFX
speaking of which—I actually dig Zotac cards... I have a feeling they might be better than Palit? 😕
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Just wondering which GPU actually holds up better—specifically for gaming:
GeForce GTX 460 or the Radeon HD 5770? 🤷
GeForce GTX 460 or the Radeon HD 5770? 🤷
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James Morris4 said:Our Customs Department is just so clueless. There are like two hundred and sixty-five freaking articles on customs regulations—I could probably boil all that down to twenty simple points that even a toddler would get🤣
Honestly, I've lost count of how many times I've given them hell from every possible angle. 🤣
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Henry Kelly40 said:honestly, the graphics card is the only thing killing me—everything else is pretty much solid. I've got an AMD Phenom II X6 processor running at 2800 MHz, 4 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB hard drive (which feels like overkill, I guess!). Since I don't really get this stuff, I thought my current card was decent, but I'm thinking about picking up an AMD Radeon HD 5870 1GB for just $500... I saw one at Best Buy for about $30 extra
that's pretty standard for a card like that... I paid about $360 for my HD 5870 Vapor-X🙂
What's the speed on your RAM?
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Henry Kelly40 said:Alright, so I'm wondering—is this card actually any good: AMD Radeon HD 4350 512MB?
Well, it's fine for multimedia stuff—you know, browsing, saving photos, watching videos, whatever—but for gaming? Not really... maybe you could squeeze out some Call of Duty 2 or GTA San Andreas 😉
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Casey Long2 said:No way! Definitely stay away from the 465—it’s honestly a total bust. It runs slower than the 460, draws way more power, and gets hot enough to fry an egg. Just don't do it.
Hey guys, can the GTX460 actually handle games on max settings? Just wondering.
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crimsonstag84 said:The GTX 260 averages about 5-6% better than the HD 5770—but now that the GTX 460 is actually out, there’s really no point in picking one up... it's just outdated at this point.😛
Can it even run modern games though??
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I'm basically just looking for the lowdown on this card—like, how does it actually handle games? What kind of resolutions or settings are we talking about here? Also, is it any better than an HD 5770? I guess if anyone's actually used one, let me know...
PC Modding
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If you want, I can just DM you the photo—I’ve got it saved and it actually looks pretty decent...
let me know if you want it.
let me know if you want it.
Overclocking (Main Thread)
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Casey Long2 said:Given how tiny that stock cooler on an Intel Core i3 is, I highly doubt you'll push it past 3.5 GHz before your temps go absolutely nuclear.
If you're actually planning to overclock, maybe invest in a decent cooler.
Can you suggest a decent cooler that doesn't cost more than $67?
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James Morris4 said:What kind of cooling are you using?
I reckon you could probably squeeze out a 30-40% overclock without much trouble.
I've got one 120mm fan for exhaust and another 120mm for intake...
Think I can hit around 3.7GHz? Power supply isn't an issue—it's just that this CPU is a bit weak for the GPU I'm running, so it needs some OC help.
PC Modding
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cosmicfox31 said:Ever heard of the concept of saving money? You don't have to blow it all at once, you know.
Yeah, well—I actually sat down and did the math on what this whole thing is gonna cost, and I'll be left with about $233-$250... and even then, I'll probably just spend it all on cigarettes anyway. So there.
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cosmicfox31 said:So, just cut a hole in the case big enough to wedge a spoiler in—maybe go see a body shop guy to get some 🤣
P.S. Looks like you're modding the case just to save a few bucks on Christmas lights...
I'm not modding this thing to save money—it's more like I have way too much cash left over from Christmas and nothing else to spend it on...
PC Modding
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Hey everyone! 😁
So, my buddy and I are currently messing around with our PC modding project
Right now, all we've managed to do is make the whole thing out of plexiglass and light it up with neon tubes...
We were wondering about something though:
There's this guy at school who actually has a spoiler mounted on his case...
Does anyone know where you can even buy something like that? And has anyone here actually tried it?
P.S. - Sorry about the typos...
So, my buddy and I are currently messing around with our PC modding project
Right now, all we've managed to do is make the whole thing out of plexiglass and light it up with neon tubes...
We were wondering about something though:
There's this guy at school who actually has a spoiler mounted on his case...
Does anyone know where you can even buy something like that? And has anyone here actually tried it?
P.S. - Sorry about the typos...
Overclocking (Main Thread)
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Hey everyone!
I'm starting to mess around with overclocking my Intel Core i3. Since it's sitting at 2.93GHz right now, I guess how far can I actually push this thing? If I manage to hit something like 4.1GHz or maybe even 4.2GHz—assuming I've got a decent power supply and a case that isn't a literal oven—it won't just fry itself, right?!🙂
I'm starting to mess around with overclocking my Intel Core i3. Since it's sitting at 2.93GHz right now, I guess how far can I actually push this thing? If I manage to hit something like 4.1GHz or maybe even 4.2GHz—assuming I've got a decent power supply and a case that isn't a literal oven—it won't just fry itself, right?!🙂