Posts by Kimberly Gomez34

It could be an issue with the motherboard (maybe try the other slot)

That might be overkill...
Which specific i3 are we talking about, what motherboard is in play, and what kind of monitor (what's the resolution)...

It’s actually quite helpful to see exactly how much that Athlon 860K is going to bottleneck a 1050Ti compared to an i5 6600K.

Title 😁

The lab technician mentioned he’d run some tests on it, but I haven't heard a peep yet (click)

GTX 1060 with 3 years of warranty available below $433

Brandon Carter59 said:Is there any way to get a better deal for this amount of money? Also, I'm curious how the AMD Radeon RX 480 will hold up over the next 2-3 years, since from what I've read, even though it's technically "new," it's currently just an average card.

You simply can't jump into a higher tier like the NVIDIA GTX 1070 with this budget, so there really isn't much of a dilemma here. It’s tough to predict exactly how it will perform in 2-3 years, but let's put it this way: in the context of the American market, this is considered a mainstream card, whereas in other parts of the world, it might feel like a High-Performance option (since our standards are much higher and hardware prices are generally lower).

First, you should probably address what Robert Rodriguez2 asked.

Even if it turns out to be decent, that price tag is just way too high. Honestly, you can find it for $33 much less at some of the budget retailers. That said, we still don't know for sure if it's actually any good; all we know is that it outperforms Microsoft's models from $50, but that doesn't tell us much of anything...

Actually, FSP used to act as the OEM for their higher-end power supplies

Honestly, I can't find a single gtx 1070 in stock anywhere... It’s impossible to build a $1,500 gaming rig without one.

I’m not sure whose equipment they were running, but you have to factor in potential leaks and the resulting property damage—that’s just one more major downside to using water-based systems.




Keep in mind, too, that these guys aren't exactly rookies...

So, you're saying you'll be hovering somewhere between 70 and 90 fps. Would you even notice the difference compared to a 144Hz setup? Honestly, maybe you would, maybe you wouldn't...

Here is what an "average gamer" looks like on a 60Hz versus a 120Hz monitor...

Though, if you're trying to run Mafia III, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, or some other modern, resource-heavy piece of junk, that HD 7970 is going to start giving you trouble (at least until you dial back the settings). In that case, having that extra horsepower would definitely come in handy.

This is a textbook case of Asus being overpriced just because the cooler isn't actually any better. The only real perk is that longer warranty they offer here in the States. But wait, where does it even specify the warranty? I don't see it listed. Is everything just following the standard two-year rule? If that's the case, you might as well just grab one of those first two options that fits your aesthetic better.

Right now, the Inno3D iChill is the absolute best buy in our market, especially since it comes with a 3-year warranty, though I noticed it's actually priced higher than the Asus model. If brands like Asus, MSI, or Gigabyte are offering 3-year warranties in your area, then maybe this one is worth a look. Otherwise, if you're just running Call of Duty, there's really no point in upgrading; you'd only bother doing that for much more demanding titles.

How can you even say that when there are games out there where even a GTX 1070 can't hit an AVG 98 of 60 FPS, let alone a minimum? And he's trying to run all that on a 144Hz monitor too...

There’s no such thing as overkill if money isn't an issue for him (which clearly it isn't here). A GTX 1070 is his most logical move, especially since it offers a much more significant jump than moving from an old HD 7970 straight to an RX 480 or a 1060.

NVIDIA cards, for sure, though I don't really keep tabs on the specific overclocking benchmarks and all that. From a pure price-to-performance standpoint, they just aren't worth it. It feels like most people buy them more for the aesthetic or just as a hobby. It’s the exact same logic as someone spending a fortune on custom rims and neon lights for their Ford Mustang.

The 1070 Ti is definitely the smartest buy here. My only advice is to avoid overpaying for those "ultra-premium" models just because they have a flashy brand name. Back when they first launched (if I recall correctly), the Palit GameRock and the Gainward Phoenix had some of the best cooling setups out there, and they were actually among the most budget-friendly options. The only downside—at least in terms of what we see in the US market—was that they often came with a shorter 2-year warranty compared to the 3-year coverage you get on other models.

If you’re looking to save some cash and don't mind a little DIY project, you should grab this (the price is unbeatable). Once it arrives, just reach out to EVGA directly to ask for thermal pads, since they occasionally miss them during assembly 😁. You can find them here and check out this tutorial here to help you out. Any issues specific to that series are effectively solved by doing this.

Generally speaking, it’s unnecessary. It acts more like a status symbol—a bit of flair to go along with a high-end PC—rather than a genuine requirement for most users. I’d bet my life savings that a huge chunk of their customers never even touch their CPU overclocking settings. Most people just buy it because they can, and naturally, they want to brag about having liquid 😁

Look, where the tubing meets the plastic is the actual junction. You’re right that a drip wouldn't typically show up above that point—unless water is somehow spraying from above the fitting itself. In reality, that's more likely since the seal ends at the top of the fitting, definitely not the bottom.

On another note, water cooling is way overrated. Sure, you might shave off a couple of degrees compared to a high-end air cooler, but that's about it. No game-changing results there. Besides, the hardcore enthusiasts and competitive overclockers are all using liquid nitrogen anyway, so water cooling isn't going to be breaking any world records or pushing chip limits to the absolute max.

Water hoses tend to burst right at the couplings sometimes.