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  • #10442
    Seaaan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭Seaaan


    They asked for POP. Woo I'm gonna be robbed


  • #10443
    ..Brian..
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,253 ✭✭✭..Brian..


    raymix wrote: »
    in that case, I remember lads dropping this one in bargains forum, it's still cheaper at full price, not sure if voucher works. Think it's the german site you meant, is it?

    Good man, that's the site I was talking about, couldn't remember the name of them!


  • #10444
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    Whacked an email off to hwvs about some R9 graphics cards I bought a while ago to see if they would send me some BF4 keys.

    Got 3 keys in an email there. Grab your free copy of BF4 if you missed out on one with your R9 card.


  • #10445
    Seaaan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭Seaaan


    BloodBath wrote: »
    Whacked an email off to hwvs about some R9 graphics cards I bought a while ago to see if they would send me some BF4 keys.

    Got 3 keys in an email there. Grab your free copy of BF4 if you missed out on one with your R9 card.

    Even if you bought before the bf4 promotion?


  • #10446
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    I'm not sure to be honest. The cards I got were not part of the BF4 promotion though. Worth a try anyway.

    Just give them the reference number for your order.


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  • #10447
    yawhat!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 970 ✭✭✭yawhat!


    I tried with an r9 a while ago and said there was no codes available for my card :(


  • #10448
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    Maybe it's only with brands that are doing the promotion? I got gigabyte cards anyway.


  • #10449
    Seaaan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭Seaaan


    I got a gigabyte card, and a German email back. That's an automated response I assume?
    Monitor still held up in customs, sad times..
    And now with the hefty charge I'm further away from my 290 :(


  • #10450
    yawhat!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 970 ✭✭✭yawhat!


    My friend just bought a 1100 euro off Custom PC
    I told him I would pick parts for him. Annoyance comes to mind. He has a top of the range Gtx 660 in the build.:mad::mad:

    I'm trying to get him to cancel. Hopefully he can. I told him five times not to buy from there.

    Did up a nice hardwareversand build from him with an 4670k and an r9 290. Raging with him to say the least


  • #10451
    Danger781
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,697 ✭✭✭Danger781


    €1100 build with a 660? Is the case made of gold?


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  • #10452
    yawhat!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 970 ✭✭✭yawhat!


    Danger781 wrote: »
    €1100 build with a 660? Is the case made of gold?

    Diamond in crusted 660 apparently:)


  • #10453
    Seaaan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭Seaaan


    Was charged 60.59 :( If its a good monitor it'll be worth!


  • #10454
    WhiskeyGoblin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭WhiskeyGoblin


    Seaaan wrote: »
    Was charged 60.59 :( If its a good monitor it'll be worth!

    Hard luck! If my friends 1440p monitor is anything to go by, it'll be fantastic!


  • #10455
    Revoker88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,615 ✭✭✭Revoker88


    Seaaan wrote: »
    Was charged 60.59 :( If its a good monitor it'll be worth!

    Thats at the high end alright but provided the monitor is a good example you've still got a bargain:)


  • #10456
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,921 ✭✭✭Wossack


    my replacement dell u2713hm came the other day and the dell lottery gods smiled this time - looks like its a good one :) cheaper this time round too


  • #10457
    Seaaan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭Seaaan


    EoinHef wrote: »
    Thats at the high end alright but provided the monitor is a good example you've still got a bargain:)

    Granted no cluster of dead pixels/minimal BLB I'll be happy as at 310 its still a bargain.


  • #10458
    ..Brian..
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,253 ✭✭✭..Brian..


    Seaaan wrote: »
    Was charged 60.59 :( If its a good monitor it'll be worth!

    Ouch! Still though, as already said, still a good deal for €300 odd!


  • #10459
    Seaaan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭Seaaan


    ..Brian.. wrote: »
    Ouch! Still though, as already said, still a good deal for €300 odd!

    What time of day was yours delivered? It was collected at 8:05 and still nothing. It has to be before 4:30, will it?


  • #10460
    ..Brian..
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,253 ✭✭✭..Brian..


    Not sure, I was in work so the Mrs singed for it. Would of been afternoon ish anyhoo.


  • #10461
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,150 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    ..Brian.. wrote: »
    Not sure, I was in work so the Mrs singed for it. Would of been afternoon ish anyhoo.

    Jaysis they're getting really crazy just to hand over packages these days.


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  • #10462
    Seaaan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭Seaaan


    I sent it to my moms workplace and a colleague signs for it. its mad yeah


  • #10463
    Seaaan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭Seaaan


    Ok, so the monitor's perfect. No dead pixels from what I've tested (MS paint white-black etc etc) And slight BLB bottom left. All in all it's lovely. It's very big...


  • #10464
    Blitz17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 536 ✭✭✭Blitz17


    Started to swap over to a 540 case well ago. Have to leave for work now :( Hopefully be able to swap over the main parts tomorrow. All the cables are installed just got to move motherboard and click everything in :)

    IMAG0138.jpg
    IMAG0151.jpg
    IMAG0154.jpg


  • #10465
    WhiskeyGoblin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭WhiskeyGoblin


    That case was the best computer related thing I ever got


  • #10466
    Revoker88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,615 ✭✭✭Revoker88


    Seaaan wrote: »
    It's very big...

    Ha, they are quite big in person,sounds like you got a good one.

    Enjoy:)


  • #10467
    Seaaan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭Seaaan


    EoinHef wrote: »
    Ha, they are quite big in person,sounds like you got a good one.

    Enjoy:)

    I'm fairly sure there's no problems. I noticed in bioshock infinite that the screen flickered a little, whats the cause of that? And how do I overclock it.. I have the software but like idk how


  • #10468
    Blitz17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 536 ✭✭✭Blitz17


    marko93 wrote: »
    That case was the best computer related thing I ever got

    It's amazing to work with. You can see the 2 boxes I made to hide cables. In those pictures there's 3 sata connections, molex. 5 fan cables connected to 5 cables on the fan controller. 5 temperature sensors. 24 pin and 8 pin are there too.

    Boxes are made out of vinyl and cardboard until I get some acrylic.


  • #10469
    Revoker88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,615 ✭✭✭Revoker88


    Seaaan wrote: »
    I'm fairly sure there's no problems. I noticed in bioshock infinite that the screen flickered a little, whats the cause of that? And how do I overclock it.. I have the software but like idk how


    Depends really,if your framerate is varying it might cause something that looks like a flicker. Try the game again and measure the framerate(Fraps or MSI Afterburner can measure the fps). Drop down a few settings till your getting a fairly solid 60fps,imo 60fps is more important in most games i play over the visuals

    Also make sure the DVI cable is properly seated in the monitor and PC ports,did a DVI cable come with it?

    Best way to test is just use it really,as in play games,videos,boards.ie(:)) etc. Keep an eye on temps for the GPU and CPU. No harm in finding out what sort of temps your getting at stock,1440p will get things hotter than 1080p. Have a better idea of the sort of headroom you have on the card.

    There is also an Overclocking sub forum that is very handy,its linked in one of the main page stickies.

    What software (gpu) do you have and do you have the cpu overclocked? You have a fx-6300?


  • #10470
    Seaaan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭Seaaan


    EoinHef wrote: »
    Depends really,if your framerate is varying it might cause something that looks like a flicker. Try the game again and measure the framerate(Fraps or MSI Afterburner can measure the fps). Drop down a few settings till your getting a fairly solid 60fps,imo 60fps is more important in most games i play over the visuals

    Also make sure the DVI cable is properly seated in the monitor and PC ports,did a DVI cable come with it?

    Best way to test is just use it really,as in play games,videos,boards.ie(:)) etc. Keep an eye on temps for the GPU and CPU. No harm in finding out what sort of temps your getting at stock,1440p will get things hotter than 1080p. Have a better idea of the sort of headroom you have on the card.

    There is also an Overclocking sub forum that is very handy,its linked in one of the main page stickies.

    What software (gpu) do you have and do you have the cpu overclocked? You have a fx-6300?


    Dvi came with it, yes. Temps aren't great. Playing a VERY undemanding game (League of Legends) it hits 54. Saving for a 290 at the moment as I've mentioned.
    Not sure what you mean by software. Yeah, fx-6300 @ 3.8, which is staying close enough to what it was always.


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  • #10471
    Revoker88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,615 ✭✭✭Revoker88


    Seaaan wrote: »
    Dvi came with it, yes. Temps aren't great. Playing a VERY undemanding game (League of Legends) it hits 54. Saving for a 290 at the moment as I've mentioned.
    Not sure what you mean by software. Yeah, fx-6300 @ 3.8, which is staying close enough to what it was always.


    54C is fine temperature for a card at stock,i usually try keep the core temps 65-70C max when gaming and the VRMs below 80C also when gaming. A little hotter in benchmark programs is fine as well imo

    By software i mean what program are you using to OC the gpu? Also what are you using to monitor temps?

    First step in overclocking the gpu would be increasing the core clock while leaving everything else the same(Except board power limit but need to know program your using). Increase core clock by 25MHz and run a benchmark while keeping track of temps. This will allow you to find out what speeds you can get at stock voltage. Eventually,you will get artifacting,crash,bsod,temps too high or something similar. At that point you have reached the max core clock at stock voltage. So drop the core clock back by 25MHz at that point and test for stability again.

    Tbh though if your selling the card you may want to consider just getting by and then OC the 290


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