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Headshot · 23-05-2013 09:27PM

I have a DVI-D (dual link) cable which came with my qnix if you want it

robdsherlock · 23-05-2013 10:11PM

as mentioned DX is a great spot for these types of things, speaking of which I got a nice parcel today from them ;D

Nolars · 24-05-2013 12:55AM

Is it worth the wait for the new intel chipset? Currently have an i3-2120 and a 7870 xt i wanna upgrade to an i5 and a new mobo to OC. Im thinknig its better to invest 300euros in an upgrade than buy a new console.

Prof Nincom Poop Ph.D · 24-05-2013 01:03AM

Computer heat problem solved

Monotype · 24-05-2013 01:13AM

Nolars wrote: »

Is it worth the wait for the new intel chipset? Currently have an i3-2120 and a 7870 xt i wanna upgrade to an i5 and a new mobo to OC. Im thinknig its better to invest 300euros in an upgrade than buy a new console.

What motherboard have you got now? You might be able to pick up a cheaper second hand CPU.

Nolars · 24-05-2013 01:16AM

Monotype wrote: »

What motherboard have you got now? You might be able to pick up a cheaper second hand CPU.

Asrock b75 pro 3 I dont think ya can OC with that mobo.

Monotype · 24-05-2013 01:22AM

No, you can't.

It'll probably cost slightly over the €300, I'd say for a new 1150 board and CPU. The motherboards tend to be dearish on launch. You might be able to redeem some money by selling the existing board.

Alternatively, there'll probably be motherboards and CPUs for sale second hand from this generation, when the new ones go on sale. If you're in the right place, you might see a bargain. You don't see new previous generation CPUs discounted much.

It would be much better than a console, whatever you go for. Sure what you have now is better than any console currently out.

Nolars · 24-05-2013 01:26AM

Monotype wrote: »

No, you can't.

It'll probably cost slightly over the €300, I'd say for a new 1150 board and CPU. The motherboards tend to be dearish on launch. You might be able to redeem some money by selling the existing board.

Alternatively, there'll probably be motherboards and CPUs for sale second hand from this generation, when the new ones go on sale. If you're in the right place, you might see a bargain. You don't see new previous generation CPUs discounted much.

It would be much better than a console, whatever you go for. Sure what you have now is better than any console currently out.

I've no problems with my current rig playing New tomb raider ultra settings 1080p at 60 fps. I suppose my question is, is it worth waiting a few weeks for the i5 - 4770k and a new mobo or get the i5- 3570k and a new mobo now? also i dont mnid sending up to 400 euro.

BloodBath · 24-05-2013 02:26AM

In your case it's probably worth the wait. You have a decent rig to tide you over until Haswell and decent boards are released.

Bazzo · 24-05-2013 05:49PM

The 780 is up on HWVS:

http://www.hardwareversand.de/3072+MB/80256/Gigabyte+GeForce+GTX+780%2C+3GB+GDDR5%2C+2x+DVI%2C+HDMI%2C+DisplayPort.article

Who had €649.00??

Serephucus · 24-05-2013 05:52PM

There goes me getting one of those.

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 24-05-2013 06:40PM

Is there going to be a 790 dual gpu board...now that would be something.

Serephucus · 24-05-2013 06:55PM

I'm sure there will be eventually, but I wouldn't expect it any time soon.

Damo 2k9 · 25-05-2013 01:39AM

Lads looking at a new monitor to run dual monitors, use my crappy 19" monitor as my secondary one, and my new one as primary one. Anyways, ive seen the LG IPS monitor been reccomended by so many people on the forum so I had a look to see how much it would cost me.

Only 100 pounds on amazon? Is this the one? If it is I think im going to order it before it goes back up, seems like a good price for what seems to be a class monitor.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-IPS224V-inch-Backlit-Monitor/dp/B008F7GVZS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369442185&sr=8-1&keywords=lg+ips+monitor

Lu Tze · 25-05-2013 10:45AM

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Lads looking at a new monitor to run dual monitors, use my crappy 19" monitor as my secondary one, and my new one as primary one. Anyways, ive seen the LG IPS monitor been reccomended by so many people on the forum so I had a look to see how much it would cost me.

Only 100 pounds on amazon? Is this the one? If it is I think im going to order it before it goes back up, seems like a good price for what seems to be a class monitor.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-IPS224V-inch-Backlit-Monitor/dp/B008F7GVZS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369442185&sr=8-1&keywords=lg+ips+monitor

I have the 23" version of this - i have no complaints - except the stand is pretty wobbly. Doesnt bother me though as i had planned to get an adjustable arm for it from the start. ive seen it written here they are the same panels as the dell ips monitors so there will probably be plenty of reviews for that if you want to check them out

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dell-Ultrasharp-U2212HM-inch-Monitor/dp/B005MHMEFA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1369475041&sr=8-3&keywords=dell+monitor+hm

psugrue · 27-05-2013 04:37PM

not sure if it has been asked before but for a new build, how much is the postage from http://www.hardwareversand.de/ . looking at the website i cant seem to get a definite answer, is it a flat rate, or does it go by weight or a mix of both of them.

Serephucus · 27-05-2013 04:37PM

€18.99 flat rate.

Nolars · 27-05-2013 04:38PM

psugrue wrote: »

not sure if it has been asked before but for a new build, how much is the postage from http://www.hardwareversand.de/ . looking at the website i cant seem to get a definite answer, is it a flat rate, or does it go by weight or a mix of both of them.

Pretty sure its 18.99 no matter how much stuff you buy.

edit: Serep is on the ball today

psugrue · 27-05-2013 04:39PM

oh nice, thats good to hear! cheers for the responses.

Serephucus · 27-05-2013 04:39PM

Nolars wrote: »

edit: Serep is on the ball today

What do you mean "today"? :P

psugrue · 27-05-2013 04:43PM

and just from reading the different threads, i assume they're reputable, safe and all that stuff? was originally looking at dabs but it was €100 cheaper from hardwarereverse

Nolars · 27-05-2013 04:45PM

psugrue wrote: »

and just from reading the different threads, i assume they're reputable, safe and all that stuff? was originally looking at dabs but it was €100 cheaper from hardwarereverse

Yea I've personally used them twice at this stage never a problem.

Headshot · 27-05-2013 11:37PM

Lads can one get anything like this in ireland?

http://specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/home.php?cat=2308&page=1

To drain my res is very difficult because of the postion its in so a 90 degree fitting would be perfect
Im half thinking of changing the res/pump bay and getting somthing like this bad boy
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Swiftech-Maelstrom-Reservoir-Temperature-Monitor/dp/B00915IENU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1369692898&sr=8-2&keywords=Swiftech+Maelstrom but of course it wont be coming from special tech

somthing like this would be ideal

Serephucus · 28-05-2013 06:23AM

The only place for water cooling parts in Ireland is Adverts.

game4it70 · 28-05-2013 08:44AM

I use one of these (nozzle bends alot)
http://specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/500ml-Squeezy-Bottle-for-filling-Watercooling-Systems-pid-10035.html

If you squeeze the bottle and then submerge the nozzle it will suck the coolant out.
You should be able to get something like it here.

beno619 · 28-05-2013 09:41AM

Bitfenix are teasing a Prodigy refresh on Facebook !
Just in time for my 1st build woop :-)

NTMK · 28-05-2013 09:53AM

beno619 wrote: »

Bitfenix are teasing a Prodigy refresh on Facebook !
Just in time for my 1st build woop :-)

If they make a m-atx version i will throw money at bitfenix

beno619 · 28-05-2013 09:59AM

NTMK wrote: »

If they make a m-atx version i will throw money at bitfenix

m-atx would definitely be a +, there are a few m-atx case mods online
so it should be doable within the same dimensions.

I would love not have to pay that itx tax !

NTMK · 28-05-2013 10:05AM

beno619 wrote: »

m-atx would definitely be a +, there are a few m-atx case mods online
so it should be doable within the same dimensions.

I would love not have to pay that itx tax !

ya i saw the m-atx mods and they're really nice but im **** at metal working i was working on a mobo tray for the prodigy and i was going to get it cut by a cnc but i had to emigrate

and Now i really want to shove 2 780's into a tiny case :pac:

BloodBath · 28-05-2013 10:27AM

What about the Corsair 350D. Perfect for a matx dual gpu setup. Even enough room for dual 140 rads.

I really want one of these.

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