Posts by Brian Campbell36

Timothy Kim60 said:It hardly matters how old they are; there hasn't been any significant architectural leap since the Sandy Bridge era, barring minor improvements to integrated graphics. Furthermore, processors rarely just die on you—in your entire lifetime, you'll likely never encounter a scenario where one simply fails to function.

What is the actual lifespan we are talking about here? What is the typical longevity for these components?

A colleague mentioned they generally last about five years, and my own unit is currently approaching that threshold (though I suspect pushing it with overclocking will hasten its inevitable end).🤦

fadedorca66 said:On medium settings? If it can't handle high settings, then it belongs in the trash bin.😬

That is a fair assessment—partly because I was looking to jump into GTA V—but now I am facing a different hurdle. Now that my processor is becoming the definitive bottleneck (an Intel i5 2320 at 3.7 GHz), 🍿
I find myself at a crossroads. It is four years old now, and since it is out of warranty, I really just need it to finally retire to the great beyond.

The consensus here on the forum seems to be that when the GTX 780 fails to keep up with modern titles, one should invest in a superior single card rather than attempting to mess around with CrossFire.

On another note, I am selling a graphics card (7770); if anyone is interested, please reach out via PM.

fadedorca66 said:Why bother even looking at CF? You might as well wait a few more years until it actually becomes a viable option—if it ever does at all.

Larry Ortiz5 said:Forget CF entirely; I'd much rather save up my cash for one high-end GPU than settle for two mediocre ones.

The R9 280 should be just powerful enough to handle the latest trending titles on at least medium settings, shouldn't it?
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Robert Rodriguez2 said:The graphics card and the invoice haven't even been shipped yet; you still have the option to cancel the order through admin and just pick up 280x units at Best Buy instead.🙂

I am hesitating; I always prioritize components that come with a more extensive warranty period.

Timothy Kim60 said:Who exactly is claiming that nothing about this is worthwhile? This price hike is simply a new variable to consider, because it turns out you’ll be paying roughly what a 280X would cost down the road. When I sent you that link earlier today, it was sitting at around $270, but as I have already pointed out, the stock performance of a 280X is essentially equivalent to a 280 with a slight factory overclock. By opting for that Gigabyte model, you also secure an extended warranty period.

You will certainly notice an improvement, though I am entirely uncertain how Crossfire performs with a Radeon HD 7770, making it difficult to quantify the exact jump in performance. Since you mentioned that using two cards actually yielded worse results than using just one, allow me to provide a comparison using a single card click

I had intended to purchase the specific card you recommended, but is an extra 12 months of warranty coverage really worth that much of a premium?🍿

If you decide to drop in an identical second card later on, the Crossfire setup should easily outperform a 290.

Will I be able to run Grand Theft Auto V on my PC with this Gigabyte card, even if I settle for medium settings?

Timothy Kim60 said:claiming that a three-year warranty isn't even a prerequisite here; at that price point, you might as well grab the top-tier 280X Toxic from Future, especially since $6.75 spending over $2000 qualifies you for free shipping

So, it turns out I might have actually purchased the wrong card altogether.🤦

Can I realistically expect to see even a marginal 10% improvement over my current dual Radeon HD 7770 setup? 🤔

I had convinced myself that high-end graphics were the pinnacle of performance, yet I find certain circles insisting that modern GPUs are essentially worthless.

Just how much of an upgrade is this specific card from Future? Please, spare me the hyperbolic "50%" claims; I intend to overclock this thing heavily, and while the specs suggest it's suitable for it, it's essentially just an overclocked version of the base model itself.

crimsonstag84 said:So, you've effectively screwed yourself in the end, haven't you? 😬

$650 Paying for a Radeon R9 280 is pure madness when you consider that you're still paying for $17 shipping, whereas anything over $667 comes with free 😵 delivery.

Timothy Kim60 said:Why on earth wouldn't they have listed that price clearly on the website?

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Since that post, the price has jumped $50...

crimsonstag84 said:Yes, the price was adjusted today from $600 down to $650.

It appears everyone is recommending this specific card—the OC version. I believe I have reached my objective; I expect it to perform roughly 10% better than my two previous Radeon HD 7770 OC models.

The R9 290 is approximately $867, which makes $200 far too expensive for me.

The Gigabyte R9 280 3GB WF3 OC, featuring 3GB of GDDR5 and a 384bit bus, arrives this Monday. 🍿

Ultimately, I suspect the final cost will end up being $650, largely due to the strengthening of the dollar.

As for whether it will fit inside my chassis, I am assuming it should accommodate a http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower/haf-xm/-style mid-tower case.

Timothy Kim60 said:yet you previously asserted:

In my estimation, it is hardly a logical choice, given how closely its price point shadows the R9 290; furthermore, once one applies an overclock to the 280, does it not perform roughly on par with the 280X?

Provided the card functions correctly, $33 it will likely be 🍿 acceptable enough.

Timothy Kim60 said:http://www.amazon.com/product_info.php?products_id=15386

And what is your take on this one?

http://www.amazon.com/product_info.php?c...ducts_id=13737 🤔

Timothy Kim60 said:It’s gone, like a batch of cookies left out in the rain—once it's gone, it's gone. That said, Gigabyte cards are generally top-tier hardware if you can snag one.

If I am committing two grand, then this represents the absolute peak
of value right now.

Since I am prepared to drop two thousand dollars, wouldn't it be logical to demand a three-year warranty? I have officially received the green light to invest those two grand into a GPU 🍿

I would likely purchase it from Best Buy.

Timothy Kim60 said:How could there be any damage involved here? Either the component fits into the slot or it doesn't. In all honesty, this falls into the "do it yourself" category; you are provided with the instructions.

Smartic says: Check out the post
Well... you have an AMD Radeon R9 280 X (which is about 10-20% faster) on sale at Best Buy for $687.

Regarding what my fellow forum member is suggesting—is there really no better graphics card available for under $667?🤔

I don't intend to spend more than
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Precisely my point. If the card doesn't seat perfectly into the motherboard's PCIe slot, we risk an eventual hardware failure, and I have no desire to deal with the subsequent headache. It would mean coming back later to repaste the CPU and GPU, cleaning out the entire system, performing hardware upgrades, and so on.

Adam Moore3 said:Why on earth would you pay someone else to install a graphics card? 🤔 It is quite literally just clicking it into the slot and plugging in the power cables. Once you have updated your drivers, the job is done; there is truly nothing to get wrong here. Honestly, it's embarrassing to spend $50 on such a thing... 🕺

When one is investing this much money into a component, is it not reasonable to want to ensure everything goes perfectly? I would much rather hand it over to a professional who can handle the installation flawlessly than risk any complications myself. 🍿

crimsonstag84 said:Well... you have the option of picking up a Gigabyte R9 280 x—which runs about 10 to 20% faster—over at Future for... $687 Is there anything more compelling than finding a genuine opportunity when it finally presents itself? It appears we have stumbled upon a sale. 😬

I am planning to place my order next week—hopefully getting everything squared away before Easter—but I want to hear your thoughts first. Is this setup truly top-tier, or am I missing something? $667 Even when I attempt to steer clear of them, if we are looking at the broader Gigabyte lineup, I simply cannot find a better value for the money. 🍿

These two AMD 7770 cards are starting to get on my last nerve. It’s as if I don't even have two separate units at my disposal, but rather just one single card. To make matters worse, when I try running the latest PC hits, I actually see a higher score using only one graphics card than I do when I attempt to run them with both installed. Why does this even happen? 🤦

I am currently in the market for a new graphics card, primarily driven by the upcoming PC release of Grand Theft Auto V. My goal is to ensure that I can run the game smoothly on at least medium settings, as I anticipate it will be quite demanding on hardware. Let’s face it—having only 1 GB of VRAM isn't even sufficient for basic tasks anymore, let alone modern gaming. As for power consumption, that shouldn't be an issue for me; my current power supply is a robust 1000W unit, so I have plenty of headroom there.

I have lost the technician who handled my hardware assembly—though I am perfectly comfortable navigating the software side of things myself—so now I find myself in the position of having to start from scratch. $50 Is it truly worth my time to drop off a computer at some local repair shop in Chicago just to have a graphics card installed? It is a task that takes mere minutes, yet one wonders if the hassle of the commute and the inevitable service fee actually justifies the effort. Should I really be handing over my hardware to a stranger for such a trivial procedure? $50) 🤦

crimsonstag84 said:Well... you have a choice to make. You could pick up a Gigabyte R9 280 x—which, mind you, runs about 10-20% faster than the standard model—over at Future for... $687 Is there anything more enticing than a well-timed sale? It seems we have finally reached that moment where everything is on sale. 😬

I wouldn't dream of buying anything from there; I’d insist on paying via cash on delivery instead. ☕

crimsonstag84 said:Three years of use, plus a slightly more robust cooler.

At this point, it remains the most sensible choice within the budget; one wouldn't want to be looking back later wondering why they didn't opt for something more premium.$667 🍿

crimsonstag84 said:In that case, you should simply go for it.

It isn't merely a matter of how many gigabytes of VRAM you have 😁 ...the R9 290 actually delivers about 50-70% more raw performance than the R9 280.

Is this particular card significantly better than the ASUS model (which was my initial preference), and does it offer a full 36-month warranty, or is it limited to just 24 months?🤔

Timothy Kim60 said:Well, the price point is certainly acceptable.
However, this particular cardone is actually the most budget-friendly option at $290 right now, especially when you compare it to an ASUS model which features a specifically engineered cooling solution for the R9 290; though one must consider that ASUS offers a year's longer warranty, which might make them the more prudent choice after all.

It appears I may need to temper my expectations; I intend to stick with 1080p resolution, and I honestly believe that 3 GB of VRAM—similar to what I have on my R9 280—will be more than sufficient for my needs.

http://www.newegg.com/p/product_info.php?products_id=14525

mellowskipper91 said:I am still completely in the dark regarding the current status. To make matters worse, Linksys sent me the wrong circuit board entirely. I haven’t even been able to pick it up yet because I receive one set of information from the MRI technicians, only to have them turn around and claim they have absolutely no idea what is going on. We will eventually resolve this mess, of course, but there is simply no way we are leaving that facility without an Apple. 🙂

It is quite curious, isn't it? Given how frequently everyone seems to encounter issues when dealing with Linksys, one has to wonder how they managed to goofed up the order and send out the wrong motherboard in the first place? 🤔

Ja sam osobno zvao MR servis i dogovorio se da mi novce vrate jer nisu imali mbo koju sam ja zahtijevao (servis obično kao zamjensku ploču daje slabiji model od onoga kojega si imao)

If you want to get anything done at Linksys, don't bother calling. They won't even pick up the phone. You have to actually show up at their local service center in person just to make them take you seriously and show them who's boss. 🤦