My only concern is shipping... do you actually have a dedicated CPU cooler? If not, I suppose you might want to grab one just to save on $15 delivery costs:
When I really sit down and think about it, I’ll probably have to swap out my processor in three or four years regardless. So, I suppose it makes more sense to just grab a beefier graphics card right now. That way, I won't be stuck in a position where I'm forced to upgrade both the CPU and the GPU at the exact same time later on...
crimsonstag84 said:Grab an NVIDIA GTX 1060 4GB and maybe a 120/128GB SSD if you don't have one already.
An SSD is definitely not something I need right now... So, I guess I'll just go with the 470 then. Should I bother going for the 8GB version, or would it be smarter to save some cash and just stick with the 4GB model? Basically, I'm wondering if that weaker card will actually be enough to run games on High settings for the next 3 or 4 years.
Greetings. I am currently looking to purchase a new graphics card from AMD and find myself torn between the GTX 1050 Ti and the 480. I have a budget of $733 in cash available right now. To be clear, this machine is used strictly for gaming; I am unsure which of these two options provides better performance, so I would appreciate your insights if possible.
AMD FX-6350 3.90GHz ASUS GA-970A-DS3P 8GB RAM Fortron Hyper 600W
It’s honestly unbelievable... I see the Sapphire Radeon RX 480 8GB listed on Newegg for just $660., yet here in the States we're being charged $800...👎
Timothy Kim60 said:Maybe try resetting your BIOS to factory defaults—there should be an option right there in the menu. Save those changes, exit, and then check if it works. I suspect what you’re experiencing is actually the exact opposite of what should be happening.
Hmm... interesting. I reset the BIOS, everything reverted back to AUTO, and now the computer boots up normally? What the hell? I have no idea what the actual issue was, since those same settings wouldn't let me boot properly before. I guess I don't understand any of this anymore.🤔
Timothy Kim60 said:Well, I guess if you haven't overclocked anything, it should be fine. Wasn't it already overclocked at the shop?
For the BIOS, it tells you during startup (one of the F keys), and then it asks about the Performance boost (CPB).
EDIT
Did you turn it off or on? That issue usually pops up when you're using manual settings (rather than automatic ones)—basically, when turbo is disabled.
So, turbo was set to AUTO, but once I switched it to disabled, my PC started booting up normally... I watched some people on YouTube trying to fix this exact problem, and everyone suggests setting turbo to AUTO and adjusting the CBD ratio so the computer boots properly. I tried following those steps, but it didn't work for me. It only worked once I turned everything off. I have no idea why, but I suppose it doesn't matter as long as it works.
fadedorca66 said:That’s just how that motherboard operates; I guess you'll just have to deal with it. 😬
Well, I finally figured it out. 👍 I disabled that turbo setting in the BIOS, and now it boots up on the first try... yeah. I was honestly getting pretty worried that something was actually failing, especially since I've been saving up every cent for a new Radeon graphics card.
Timothy Kim60 said:A double boot is actually pretty standard for her if you have Turbo Boost disabled (meaning you've set an overclock). For some reason, Gigabyte boards on the A3 socket tend to have this "feature." However, having it happen repeatedly is definitely not normal.
Otherwise, I suppose throwing away your receipts was a pretty foolish move. 😬 But even then, it shouldn't be a dealbreaker if the shop is willing to be reasonable and just look up your transaction in their system.
How am I supposed to check for that Turbo setting? Is it in the BIOS?
And yeah, I tossed the receipts, my bad. I figured since everything was brand new, who cares? 😵
And for the record, I've never even overclocked the CPU!
fadedorca66 said:What motherboard are you using? Some boards just act like that naturally.
Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P
Normal, you say?.. I guess maybe, but is it actually okay for a PC to just suddenly die like that and then reboot itself? Because it certainly wasn't doing that when I first got it.
Timothy Kim60 said:If the PC is practically brand new—say, six months old—you’ve got more than just a warranty; you likely have free diagnostics included. I suppose you should just take it back to the retailer and stop worrying about it.
I bought my computer from Micro Center... and yeah, the receipt and warranty are long gone.🙂>
Hey... so I've been dealing with some major issues regarding my PC startup over the last few weeks. Basically, when I hit the power button, the system kicks on, but then immediately shuts down after about a second, only to try and restart itself again 5 or 6 seconds later. At first, I assumed it was an issue with the GPU because it’s been acting up lately—it doesn't even start working properly until about 10 seconds after the boot sequence finishes—so I tried removing the card to test it, but I ran into the exact same problem. Maybe it's the power supply? My old man warned me that if I keep messing with it, I might end up bricking the entire rig... by the way, the computer is pretty much new, only about six months old, and it's running on a Corsair 600W PSU.
mistypilot9 said:It should be stable by now. I’m running a 270x Toxic, which also features a triple-fan setup—it’s a pretty long card.
I have been eyeing that MSI 380 version for quite some time now, but I have finally decided to pull the trigger on the R9 390 instead. I suspect it might actually outperform the GTX 970, and honestly, having 8GB of VRAM compared to the 4GB found on the GTX 970 seems like a much smarter move. Plus, if I go this route, I should have enough left over in my budget to pick up a decent monitor as well. 👍
Timothy Kim60 said:I mean, the Sapphire models just aren't going to cut it. You really need to look at the MSI version, even if it costs a bit more. I wouldn't touch the cheapest R9 390 from Gigabyte; the cooler isn't exactly up to par for a chip like that, and it runs way too loud.
If you find the MSI too expensive, maybe consider this one GTX 970 . Or you could grab an R9 380X along with a 240GB Adata SP550 SSD—I think they have them for $166 at Best Buy .
So it should be fine now; I currently have a 270X Toxic, which also has three fans, so it's quite long.
Timothy Kim60 said:The 380X is arguably the more powerful and cost-effective option, though I suppose the cooler isn't quite as good. Both come with a 3-year warranty.
In my opinion, you should go with the Sapphire R9 390, but first, you really need to specify which case you're using. Length matters here, and you have to ensure there's adequate airflow.
Timothy Kim60 said:I am looking at this specific graphics card listing, and I have to say, I’m somewhat skeptical about the details provided here. It seems like a fairly standard entry, but without more concrete technical specifications, it's hard to be certain about its actual performance ceiling. I guess one could argue that the basic info is sufficient for a casual user, but if you're looking for anything substantial, this might fall short. Maybe it's worth a look if you just need something to get by, but I wouldn't go out on a limb expecting top-tier results.
Which power supply are you actually running? If it’s decent enough, I suppose there shouldn't be an issue, but if you're trying to pull power for four R9 390 nitro cards, I guess we have a problem.$966 If you absolutely have to go with a 24-inch screen, I suppose you could look into some cheaper monitor options. Click.
I suspect it might be Hyper... I’ve only had it for about six months, and since I bought it brand new from Micro Center, I assume it’s doing alright. I noticed the Gigabyte model is priced lower than the MSI card—I guess there has to be some kind of difference there? Or, if I were to opt for this more expensive configuration, would it make sense to go with the GTX 970? After all, the GTX 970 and the R9 390 are priced identically at the moment.
Listen, guys... I'm in urgent need of a new graphics card because my R9 270x Toxic is on its last legs. I currently have $667... I was considering picking up an MSI R9 380 Gaming 4GB, but I’d honestly value your input first.
Intel Core series 6350 Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P FSP 600W
I am also planning to pick up a monitor for roughly $667, so if you could suggest one, I’d appreciate it. There are just so many options out there that I'm having trouble deciding, though I definitely wouldn't go smaller than 24 inches. Thanks.
All things considered, I suspect that within a month, this GPU won't be capable of handling my more intense gaming sessions, which usually run about four or five hours a day. It’s honestly a shame, because it's actually a solid card, and from what I can see, they aren't even available to buy new anymore.
That’s exactly what I’m worried about... I suppose I'll try to squeeze a bit more life out of it. I'll attempt to blow out the dust and swap the thermal paste, and then we'll see how much longer it actually lasts. Honestly, I had already set aside $667 specifically for this kind of scenario—thinking I'd be upgrading my GPU—but now I'm back to square one, agonizing over which model to pick 🙂