EPTEdit: I just want to add that this was a 2 minute google search so don't take my word for it.
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nam nam
Sweden4672 Posts
Edit: I just want to add that this was a 2 minute google search so don't take my word for it. | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
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Chewits
Northern Ireland1200 Posts
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
On October 11 2011 04:59 Chewits wrote: I suggest ebuyer.com is removed from the OP and not recommended! The recommendations are extremely strange anyway. They recommend pixmania...?? Could also add computeruniverse.net, that thing's pretty awesome | ||
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Chewits
Northern Ireland1200 Posts
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
On October 11 2011 01:05 Shikyo wrote: Hey, what's the deal with Toshiba SSD controllers? Are they more reliable than SandForce? They at least seem to be dirt cheap. Which? Traditionally, Apple uses Toshiba SSDs, Samsung too these days. I suppose that means they're okay. See here: http://www.anandtech.com/show/4275/apple-now-using-samsung-ssds-in-macbook-air If something's really cheap, maybe it's really old or doesn't even support TRIM or something like that. (On a side note, Macs were late with TRIM support.) I'm not sure much about them though. On October 11 2011 05:48 Chewits wrote: Can someone recommend me a relatively cheap Blu-ray / DVD player in UK. Do not need it to write. I've heard people have more troubles with scan than ebuyer but whatever. This maybe? Check what software is bundled if you have any intention of playing Blu-Ray movies. Samsung SH-B123L/BSBP - £43.98 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-SH-B123L-BSBP-Blu-ray-Software/dp/B003XIM3QK/ on scan it's £40.78 http://www.scan.co.uk/products/samsung-sh-b123l-bsbp-12x-blu-ray-bd-rom-and-dvdrw-combo-player-oem | ||
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Dannnnn_The_Man
United States166 Posts
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
On October 11 2011 08:36 Dannnnn_The_Man wrote: Anyone have any experience with cathode kits? http://www.xoxide.com/red-cold-cathode.html they look interesting. Only a little, but check the power draw on them, they can pull a fairly significant chunk of current by standards of "not CPU or GPU". That's the main concern. Also, they can be a bitch to install sometimes. Look at case modding forums and see which ones are popular. | ||
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Dannnnn_The_Man
United States166 Posts
On October 11 2011 08:42 JingleHell wrote: Only a little, but check the power draw on them, they can pull a fairly significant chunk of current by standards of "not CPU or GPU". That's the main concern. Also, they can be a bitch to install sometimes. Look at case modding forums and see which ones are popular. +-3.7w | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
Yeah, for individual tubes, the amperage requirement is pretty low, but it pulls off the +12v rail, so if you're pushing it there, they can be iffy. | ||
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Dannnnn_The_Man
United States166 Posts
On October 11 2011 08:56 JingleHell wrote: Yeah, for individual tubes, the amperage requirement is pretty low, but it pulls off the +12v rail, so if you're pushing it there, they can be iffy. Ooo i see, thank you. | ||
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Medrea
10003 Posts
Anyone want to bet and see what happens? | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
On October 11 2011 16:18 Medrea wrote: I can totally jump start my car with my power supply right? I mean 12 volts! Anyone want to bet and see what happens? Wires can't handle it, otherwise, a decent one probably has the actual output amperage. Hmm, nevermind, car batteries seem to dump more amps than I thought, for cold crank. | ||
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ThatGuy89
United Kingdom1968 Posts
also, how do i know how much power my pc would need? i have a 430w and it doesnt seem enough | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
How much power your configuration needs depends on the parts... but if the 430w power supply you have is a good model such as the Antec Earthwatts 430D than it will be adequate for a Sandybridge + ~$200 card. | ||
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JJGamer
United States76 Posts
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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Shauni
4077 Posts
Are there any new graphics cards coming out soon? I heard someone say Q42011 but I can't find much info on it online (ATI 7000 series?) If current prices stand, should I get a GTX 570, 580 or maybe 2 ATI 6950 in CF? What would be enough to run smoothly on that screen? The budget isnt that big, I basically have somewhere around 300~400$ for the graphics card alone. | ||
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Rachnar
France1526 Posts
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
On October 12 2011 05:29 Shauni wrote: I need some help in determining gfx card on my new build (a computer for my uncle). Apparently he has a 2560x1440 screen that he wants to run BF3 on (with good graphics settings i presume. Are there any new graphics cards coming out soon? I heard someone say Q42011 but I can't find much info on it online (ATI 7000 series?) If current prices stand, should I get a GTX 570, 580 or maybe 2 ATI 6950 in CF? What would be enough to run smoothly on that screen? The budget isnt that big, I basically have somewhere around 300~400$ for the graphics card alone. I can't imagine a 570 having trouble. But if you're considering pure raw power, and ignoring all the other factors that come with multi-GPU, out of the three options you listed, CFX6950 will basically destroy the other two options. Really doubt you need that much though. Assuming this is correct, and a worst case scenario, unless you really like placebo effect, a single 570 or 6970 should do you fine. | ||
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