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Exactly. You get a much better price-to-performance ratio here; it’s pretty standard when you see a brand-new manufacturing process hit the market.

I wouldn't even bother looking at those graphics cards anymore; I'm just counting down the days until my Radeon RX 470 arrives in a few days.

It’s definitely better than some generic option, for sure.

But which specific test are we talking about? The reality is that there aren't really any significantly better coolers out there—even if you count liquid cooling—yet the price tag just keeps skyrocketing.

http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Cases-a...and-Conclusion
http://www.overclockers.com/scythe-n...atsink-review/

Look, after all this time, it would definitely be a good idea to swap out the thermal paste.

Sure, they used to be top-tier, but when you factor in how much mass you actually need—plus adding two fans just to get close to the performance of a Ninja 4 that costs half as much...

Honestly, the most efficient option out there is the Cryorig H7. It sits at over 140mm in height, making it a clear step up from the Hyper 212 EVO.

Forget the NH-D14. That's old news. You really need to check out the reviews for the Scythe Ninja 4; it's a total game changer $123 right here in this link

Personally, I’d hold out for the next generation of graphics cards. I wouldn't bother picking up another R9 380 or a GTX 960 right now. It makes more sense to wait for the RX 470 to drop; it should land somewhere around the 1400-$567 mark and deliver performance that rivals at least an R9 380X
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Jose Martin13 said:👍
Thanks for the tip, but I ended up having to grab the Themis anyway since the LC-120 and TX were totally out of stock.

It’s not like I can’t take a PC apart; I just don't have time to waste, so I was looking for a quick fix.

The funniest part of this whole disaster? It took me longer to pry the CPU off the old heatsink than it did to actually install the new one, because the damn thing was practically welded to the chip.

Total circus. And of course, the CPU popped right out of the socket, bending pins everywhere. One pin even snapped, so I had to try and flatten them back out using a credit card.

In the end, I had to go buy some pure isopropyl alcohol. Even the 65% absinthe I had lying around wasn't strong enough, and I wasn't about to risk frying my CPU and seeing ghosts after all that work. hehe

Anyway, everything is running smooth now. Ran an AIDA64 test at 100% CPU load—temps hit 59 degrees, and the noise level is basically a whisper.

Honestly, this AMD stock cooler was the first stock one I've used since 2000, but it'll definitely be the last. Forget the hassle—just shell out the cash for a $67, rather than dealing with that ear-splitting noise.

Damn it. 😲
Glad you managed to fix it. It’s actually pretty common for the paste to bake onto the cooler. Honestly, the best move is to boot the PC and run a bit of a load to get everything warm before you try to pull it off. Then you just give it a little twist left and right until it lets go.

Was there some truth to the rumors that NVIDIA might fall behind Intel due to poor yields? It seems they rushed things out—especially since massive production for DDR5X isn't even kicking off until this summer. Being first to market might have been a strategic move for damage control, but it certainly helped fuel the hype, particularly with Intel preparing to roll out those budget-friendly options. Since NVIDIA doesn't have much competition in certain segments, they’ve taken the liberty of hiking up prices to meet demand, which has clearly rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. I heard someone in New York was seeing an RTX 3070 priced at over $800!

Jay's take

If they’re offering a warranty—at least two years—then it ought to be brand new. Between those two, I’d go with the Hex.

The RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 were nothing more than paper launches. While you could argue that the lack of sufficient DDR5X supply justifies the situation for the RTX 3080, there is absolutely no excuse for the RTX 3070. It’s been weeks since the launch and we are still left with
nothing.

There shouldn't be any issues, provided everything is set up correctly.

CPU: $100
Cooler: $27
Motherboard: $67
PSU: looking at $100
HDD: looking at $67
RAM: roughly 70-$27
Case: under $33
DVD-RW: 50-$20

If by some miracle the processor actually kicked the bucket (though I honestly doubt it—the odds are slim), then the manufacturer should swap it out if it’s still under warranty. You shouldn't have to shell out an extra dime for that. If they can't source an 1155 socket chip, they ought to provide a compatible 1150 model along with the appropriate i3

Even if you upgraded, that CPU would just end up bottlenecking an RX 470 in most modern titles (assuming you went higher than a 380X), so sticking with the RX 460 is actually a safe bet, even if we don't have the exact performance numbers yet.

It’s highly unlikely that both your processor and motherboard fried at once; if something did give out, there's a 99% chance it was just the motherboard. The good news is you don't need to drop a fortune on a whole new rig—just swap out that single component.

As for those pre-built PC configurations, most of them are nothing more than a massive rip-off, though I'll admit there are a few rare exceptions out there.

The main issue is that the first retailer is overpriced 😬
Plus, you're stuck with an inferior cooler and a shorter warranty.

If you aren't in a massive rush this week, I'd honestly hold out for the next generation of cards. For that kind of money, you could probably pick up a GTX 1050 Ti instead.

I suspect someone was messing around with your BIOS settings, or maybe something just glitched out. Honestly, who cares? As long as it’s running, that’s what matters.

Bottom line: if you run into any issues, just remember that those double boot cycles are perfectly normal whenever turbo is disabled.

Why don't you try resetting your BIOS to its factory defaults? It should be an option right there in the settings. Save those changes, exit, and then check if things have stabilized. Based on what you're describing, you're seeing the exact opposite effect of what should be happening here.

Quote: The New Guy

mistypilot9 said:How should I go about checking for that performance boost? Is it something I can verify directly in the BIOS?

I just tossed those receipts in the trash. Honestly, what’s the point? Everything is brand new, so why bother keeping track? 😵

Even if I’ve never messed around with overclocking before!

Look, if you haven't messed with any overclocking settings, everything should be running smoothly. Is there any chance the components were overclocked while they were still at the shop?

At startup, the BIOS displays "one of F" before prompting you to enable the Performance boost.

EDIT

Quote: The New Guy

mistypilot9 said:Finally! I got it sorted. 👍 I disabled that turbo setting in the BIOS, and now it fires up on the first try... yeah.
I’ve been low-key stressing that something might actually die on me, especially since I'm currently scraping together enough cash for a new Radeon graphics card.

Is it off or on? That should only be happening when you're running manual settings—meaning, when the turbo is actually disengaged.