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Nolars · 17-11-2013 11:55PM

Cheapest place to get the 3770k amazon?

ED E · 18-11-2013 12:04AM

Genghiz Cohen wrote: »

840 EVO is getting all the praise now for cost/performance.

Linus was on about em but havent had a chance to look at em so Id didnt mention em.

raymix · 18-11-2013 12:16AM

While on an SSD subject, take a peak on overclocker's page. Each of SSD has speed benchmark in it's description. Not sure how precise is that, but it should help you out on decisions.

Also yea 840 EVO is pretty much best SSD to go with atm price/performance wise

..Brian.. · 18-11-2013 03:28PM

So I'm in the planning stages of a watercooling loop for CPU and GPU. Have a rough idea on the components I want but what do you connect the fans to? There will be 6 fans in total on rads, my mobo (Asrock z77 Extreme 4) has 2 CPU fan headers. Do I just connect them all to the PSU and have em run full whack all the time, even through an silent low voltage adapter thing? Or is there a way them up to run according to the temps? What about cooling the GPU, it will be a different temp that the CPU or will the cooling be sufficient regardless? There's a built in fan controller on my case, NZXT Phantom 410, could that be utilised or is it safer without, dunno how low the low settings is on the controller.

McSasquatch · 18-11-2013 07:06PM

Depends on the type of fans you end up with too, but you could use something like this to connect all your fans to one fan header on your motherboard. Then you can use software like Fan Expert or Speedfan to automatically control them all.

Alternatively use a hardware fan controller mounted in an optical bay. I might go for an Aquaero meself as you can use it to monitor flow rates, pump speeds and water temps too (with suitable sensors being used), and even control the fans according to those readings. With the CPU and GPU temps being so different as you say, I plan to ramp up the fans according to water temps, seeing as I'll be going for the one loop. Then it doesn't matter which of the CPU or GPU is being "worked", the fans will step up regardless once there's a rise in water temp.

raymix · 18-11-2013 07:18PM

I am not sure that plugging them all into single fan header is a good idea, you might want to read around about that, problems might arise. I've seen people having problems with just 2 fans split on single header already, might be many things, depends on a motherboard, I guess.

Personally, I'd go with nice 6 knob fan controller that is able to turn off fans when required to keep it silent and tidy. The ones with pre-set resistance are bad choice in general imo. Bios might give you errors at first that CPU fan is missing, but those can be turned off, or an exhaust fan connected to it instead.

Headshot · 18-11-2013 07:19PM

Can anyone recommend 5 great quiet 140mm pwn fans please

game4it70 · 18-11-2013 07:33PM

raymix wrote: »

I am not sure that plugging them all into single fan header is a good idea, you might want to read around about that, problems might arise. I've seen people having problems with just 2 fans split on single header already, might be many things, depends on a motherboard, I guess.

Once the unit is powered by a molex your fine just using one header.

I'd also recommend a fan controller.Lamptron are a good brand for cheaper models and are able to control 2-3 fans per channel.

raymix · 18-11-2013 08:13PM

game4it70 wrote: »

Once the unit is powered by a molex your fine just using one header.

I'd also recommend a fan controller.Lamptron are a good brand for cheaper models and are able to control 2-3 fans per channel.

My bad for not checking that link. Yes you are correct.

Blitz17 · 18-11-2013 08:37PM

Rather then creating a new thread I'm just gonna ask here, can anyone suggest me a nice monitor for around €150 ? It will be used for gaming and browsing . I was purchasing the LG 23EA63V but everywhere I have looked don't have stock and Amazon are quoting me 1-2 months for delivery!

Anyone help me out suggesting another one or is that approx. the best for the price ? 23 inch preferrably

glynf · 18-11-2013 08:48PM

Blitz17 wrote: »

Rather then creating a new thread I'm just gonna ask here, can anyone suggest me a nice monitor for around €150 ? It will be used for gaming and browsing . I was purchasing the LG 23EA63V but everywhere I have looked don't have stock and Amazon are quoting me 1-2 months for delivery!

Anyone help me out suggesting another one or is that approx. the best for the price ? 23 inch preferrably

Give a look on komplett, bit over budget but still a great monitor:

Dell UltraSharp U2312HM - 23" for €185

Or if you want to go LG:

LG Flatron IPS231P-BN - 23" for €175

They're not the cheapest, but have an option to collect if you are near Dublin, and have a good few monitors in stock.

McSasquatch · 18-11-2013 09:17PM

Headshot wrote: »

Can anyone recommend 5 great quiet 140mm pwn fans please

SPCR did a 140mm fan round-up this year; part 1 & part 2. Phanteks seem to be a popular choice. Their new models were well received on a few review sites, but I can't remember if they were PWM or not.

BloodBath · 19-11-2013 09:07AM

I got a cat 6a cable to maximise my net speed. It sorted the problem anyway. Phat speeds now.

http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/3104305926

HWVS are stocking the deep silence 4 matx case now. Looks good and I'm in the market for a new silenced case. Would prefer matx but the lack of fan options on the ds4 is a little off putting.

They also stock windowed versions of the ds1 and ds2 now as well. They should have the ds5 and ds6 full tower cases in stock soon as well.

http://www.eteknix.com/nanoxia-preview-deep-silence-4-5-and-6/

Here's a ds6 with quad 680's and some fat rads.

Blitz17 wrote: »

Rather then creating a new thread I'm just gonna ask here, can anyone suggest me a nice monitor for around €150 ? It will be used for gaming and browsing . I was purchasing the LG 23EA63V but everywhere I have looked don't have stock and Amazon are quoting me 1-2 months for delivery!

Anyone help me out suggesting another one or is that approx. the best for the price ? 23 inch preferrably

I got one of those last week for €144. It's a great monitor. Took 5 days to deliver but the price is gone up to €155 and delivery estimate to 1-2 months

What about the 24"? It doesn't have the same thin bezel but the panels are the same afaik.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-24EA53VQ-24-inch-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/B00BSOT2LA/ref=sr_1_4?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1384848702&sr=1-4&keywords=lg+ips&tag=fczbkkcom04-21

Genghiz Cohen · 19-11-2013 04:31PM

Oh god yes!

http://imgur.com/a/ve3iw

The Golden Teapot · 19-11-2013 04:40PM

Hey guys!! Last week i picked up that generique 7950 from pixmania and received the Sapphire Dual-X. I installed it and the drivers then started up fallout 3. Straight away i started getting insane artifacting. Then after a short while it crashed and when i rebooted the pc black screens after the "Starting Windows" screen. I transferred it into my main pc today and the exact same thing happened. Both Pc's are perfectly fine without it. So i assume the Gpu is dead? Does this mean i have to deal with Pixmania and their Nightmarish returns?? Any help would be really appreciated!! Thanks.

Danger781 · 19-11-2013 04:40PM

The fact that it's on wheels makes me nervous..

ED E · 19-11-2013 04:52PM

Genghiz Cohen wrote: »

Oh god yes!

http://i.imgur.com/OQRmT1Y.jpg

http://imgur.com/a/ve3iw

Oh my lord. That is the epitome of hardware p0rn. F'cking want.

Are they all pumps around the back? Really need 4? Those water connects look 10x better than tubes. Time to win the lotto and then ask your man to build me one.

BloodBath · 19-11-2013 04:58PM

The Golden Teapot wrote: »

Hey guys!! Last week i picked up that generique 7950 from pixmania and received the Sapphire Dual-X. I installed it and the drivers then started up fallout 3. Straight away i started getting insane artifacting. Then after a short while it crashed and when i rebooted the pc black screens after the "Starting Windows" screen. I transferred it into my main pc today and the exact same thing happened. Both Pc's are perfectly fine without it. So i assume the Gpu is dead? Does this mean i have to deal with Pixmania and their Nightmarish returns?? Any help would be really appreciated!! Thanks.

What cards/drivers were in the pc's before you upgraded? I assume you properly removed all old drivers before installing the newest ones?

Could be just a dud though. Unlucky

The Golden Teapot · 19-11-2013 05:03PM

BloodBath wrote: »

What cards/drivers were in the pc's before you upgraded? I assume you properly removed all old drivers before installing the newest ones?

Could be just a dud though. Unlucky

No card and a fresh windows install on the first pc. I done another fresh install this morning on that pc too. Did have nvdia drivers on the second pc but i uninstalled them before installing the 7950 drivers. Didn't bother with another fresh install due to the problem being the exact same on both pc's!

You wouldn't believe the bad luck. Last month i bought a 660 ti off ebay for the same pc and got sent a 660. Took a month to get refunded then this!! Poor pc just isn't meant to be.

Is it pixmania i have to contact or Sapphire themselves? Thanks again.

Genghiz Cohen · 19-11-2013 05:04PM

ED E wrote: »

Oh my lord. That is the epitome of hardware p0rn. F'cking want.

Are they all pumps around the back? Really need 4? Those water connects look 10x better than tubes. Time to win the lotto and then ask your man to build me one.

I'd imagine all the right angles make them necessary. Complete guess though.

Genghiz Cohen · 19-11-2013 05:07PM

The Golden Teapot wrote: »

No card and a fresh windows install on the first pc. I done another fresh install this morning on that pc too. Did have nvdia drivers on the second pc but i uninstalled them before installing the 7950 drivers. Didn't bother with another fresh install due to the problem being the exact same on both pc's!

You wouldn't believe the bad luck. Last month i bought a 660 ti off ebay for the same pc and got sent a 660. Took a month to get refunded then this!! Poor pc just isn't meant to be.

Is it pixmania i have to contact or Sapphire themselves? Thanks again.

Wait, so you did or did not have the correct drivers installed?

BloodBath · 19-11-2013 05:08PM

The Golden Teapot wrote: »

No card and a fresh windows install on the first pc. I done another fresh install this morning on that pc too. Did have nvdia drivers on the second pc but i uninstalled them before installing the 7950 drivers. Didn't bother with another fresh install due to the problem being the exact same on both pc's!

You wouldn't believe the bad luck. Last month i bought a 660 ti off ebay for the same pc and got sent a 660. Took a month to get refunded then this!! Poor pc just isn't meant to be.

Is it pixmania i have to contact or Sapphire themselves? Thanks again.

Pixmania should have you covered. It's their responsibility if the item arrived defective.

The Golden Teapot · 19-11-2013 05:10PM

Genghiz Cohen wrote: »

Wait, so you did or did not have the correct drivers installed?

Sorry that was pretty unclear!! There were no graphics drivers installed to start off with. It was a fresh windows install. Then i installed the latest 7950 drivers. I tried older drivers and the ones from the cd too.

The Golden Teapot · 19-11-2013 05:11PM

BloodBath wrote: »

Pixmania should have you covered. It's their responsibility if the item arrived defective.

Sweet!

Thanks Bloodbath!! Guess the pc will have to wait another while.

TerrorFirmer · 19-11-2013 06:39PM

That's a shame. Pixmania have really improved for returns lately though.

I see the 9370 is only a few quid more than the 8350 now. I doubt with Evo 212 would even be able to handle it.

BobbyPropane · 19-11-2013 06:55PM

Looking to upgrade some of my specs over Christmas.

Going to get an SSD which I have picked but my motherboard is currently AM3+ and I'm using a 965 BE edition on it, is it worth upgrading to an 8350? Also I'm running an XFX 6870 as my GPU and want to change it also, can only really upgrade one, which should I go for?

Squaredude · 19-11-2013 06:57PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVPehMaHgM8

chewythefirst · 19-11-2013 10:54PM

Genghiz Cohen wrote: »

Oh god yes!

http://imgur.com/a/ve3iw

that is the sexiest pc i have ever seen, if it was a woman i wouldnt be able to control myself.

raymix · 19-11-2013 11:01PM

That was beautiful!

Stuxnet · 20-11-2013 12:05PM

hey, is it possible to run 2 x24" 1080 monitors with just an i7 3770k, HD4000 integrated graphics ?

No gaming, or anything at all graphically intensive, need more terminal window space is all....

cheers

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