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Cyro
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom20335 Posts
March 26 2014 14:05 GMT
#9021
On March 26 2014 22:52 Epoxide wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 26 2014 22:45 Cyro wrote:
On March 26 2014 22:40 Epoxide wrote:
I currently have a GTX 260 that's the bottle neck of my system. I was thinking of upgrading it. I have a budget of about 450-500 USD, I was looking at GTX 770 but maybe it's worth waiting for the 800 series? I heard it was supposed to be out around May? I'm not really in a massive rush to upgrade, I would like a new one before July though.

So the question is: Wait for 800 series or buy GTX 770? Other suggestions are welcome too~~


What other parts do you have? A good alternative to a ~760 is probably more than a month or two away (q2 2014 would be a surprise, q3 not so much)

i5-3550, 1600 MHz DD3, 535MB/480MB/s SSD, 750W, ASUS P8Z77-V mobo


Yea then it makes sense

760 is probably more cost effective unless you have more specific goals, here's approx performance diff~

670 here is about equal to any random aftermarket 760 that you can buy at stock settings

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/664?vs=598
"oh my god my overclock... I got a single WHEA error on the 23rd hour, 9 minutes" -Belial88
Epoxide
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Magic Woods9326 Posts
March 26 2014 14:14 GMT
#9022
On March 26 2014 23:05 Cyro wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 26 2014 22:52 Epoxide wrote:
On March 26 2014 22:45 Cyro wrote:
On March 26 2014 22:40 Epoxide wrote:
I currently have a GTX 260 that's the bottle neck of my system. I was thinking of upgrading it. I have a budget of about 450-500 USD, I was looking at GTX 770 but maybe it's worth waiting for the 800 series? I heard it was supposed to be out around May? I'm not really in a massive rush to upgrade, I would like a new one before July though.

So the question is: Wait for 800 series or buy GTX 770? Other suggestions are welcome too~~


What other parts do you have? A good alternative to a ~760 is probably more than a month or two away (q2 2014 would be a surprise, q3 not so much)

i5-3550, 1600 MHz DD3, 535MB/480MB/s SSD, 750W, ASUS P8Z77-V mobo


Yea then it makes sense

760 is probably more cost effective unless you have more specific goals, here's approx performance diff~

670 here is about equal to any random aftermarket 760 that you can buy at stock settings

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/664?vs=598

Isn't the 800 series supposed to have a lot lower TDP? Is my GTX 260 worth running as PhysX dedicated or is it slower than letting the 700/800 do it's own thing?
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Ropid
Profile Joined March 2009
Germany3557 Posts
March 26 2014 14:24 GMT
#9023
On March 26 2014 23:14 Epoxide wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 26 2014 23:05 Cyro wrote:
On March 26 2014 22:52 Epoxide wrote:
On March 26 2014 22:45 Cyro wrote:
On March 26 2014 22:40 Epoxide wrote:
I currently have a GTX 260 that's the bottle neck of my system. I was thinking of upgrading it. I have a budget of about 450-500 USD, I was looking at GTX 770 but maybe it's worth waiting for the 800 series? I heard it was supposed to be out around May? I'm not really in a massive rush to upgrade, I would like a new one before July though.

So the question is: Wait for 800 series or buy GTX 770? Other suggestions are welcome too~~


What other parts do you have? A good alternative to a ~760 is probably more than a month or two away (q2 2014 would be a surprise, q3 not so much)

i5-3550, 1600 MHz DD3, 535MB/480MB/s SSD, 750W, ASUS P8Z77-V mobo


Yea then it makes sense

760 is probably more cost effective unless you have more specific goals, here's approx performance diff~

670 here is about equal to any random aftermarket 760 that you can buy at stock settings

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/664?vs=598

Isn't the 800 series supposed to have a lot lower TDP? Is my GTX 260 worth running as PhysX dedicated or is it slower than letting the 700/800 do it's own thing?

I've seen people say PhysX never worked quite right for them without a second card. They say it makes the games run perfectly smooth which wasn't possible for them on a single card. I have no first hand experiences about this as I always completely ignored PhysX, don't even install that part of the driver.

The GTX 750 Ti is Maxwell like what will be in the 800 series cards. Someone reported that using it for compute like Folding@Home does not cause the desktop to run choppy any more. If that's true, NVIDIA might have solved some fundamental problem in Maxwell and that PhysX problem from the last paragraph would perhaps also be solved.
"My goal is to replace my soul with coffee and become immortal."
Grobyc
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Canada18410 Posts
March 26 2014 21:48 GMT
#9024
On March 26 2014 18:49 Ropid wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 26 2014 06:40 Grobyc wrote:
Going to Europe at the end of next month. I'm going to have a couple electronics with me; should I buy a 120V -> 220V transformer in advance (online cheaper? haven't even looked in stores) or wait until I get there? Any recommended places to get one? Currently living in BC, Canada

Are you sure you need it? All chargers and power bricks I look at around me seem to mention they work from 100V to 240V and both 50Hz and 60Hz. You might just need an adapter for the power outlets.

[It's by the way 230V in all of Europe nowadays, Britain was 240V and mainland was 220V in the past.]

Ah, you know, you're totally right. Checked the details on the power bricks of my stuff and they are all good for 100-240V input ^^

Thanks!
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domane
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Canada1606 Posts
March 28 2014 00:32 GMT
#9025
I'm having trouble turning on the desktop I'm building.

I have all the components installed, but the computer keeps on shutting down 8-9 seconds after turning on.

What are the common causes of this problem?
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
March 28 2014 00:43 GMT
#9026
For new builders, this is typically because they forgot to install standoffs or didn't mount the heatsink properly.
Cyro
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom20335 Posts
March 28 2014 02:33 GMT
#9027
On March 26 2014 23:14 Epoxide wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 26 2014 23:05 Cyro wrote:
On March 26 2014 22:52 Epoxide wrote:
On March 26 2014 22:45 Cyro wrote:
On March 26 2014 22:40 Epoxide wrote:
I currently have a GTX 260 that's the bottle neck of my system. I was thinking of upgrading it. I have a budget of about 450-500 USD, I was looking at GTX 770 but maybe it's worth waiting for the 800 series? I heard it was supposed to be out around May? I'm not really in a massive rush to upgrade, I would like a new one before July though.

So the question is: Wait for 800 series or buy GTX 770? Other suggestions are welcome too~~


What other parts do you have? A good alternative to a ~760 is probably more than a month or two away (q2 2014 would be a surprise, q3 not so much)

i5-3550, 1600 MHz DD3, 535MB/480MB/s SSD, 750W, ASUS P8Z77-V mobo


Yea then it makes sense

760 is probably more cost effective unless you have more specific goals, here's approx performance diff~

670 here is about equal to any random aftermarket 760 that you can buy at stock settings

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/664?vs=598

Isn't the 800 series supposed to have a lot lower TDP? Is my GTX 260 worth running as PhysX dedicated or is it slower than letting the 700/800 do it's own thing?


Maxwell, especially 20nm versions is supposed to have better perf/watt, the higher end cards will still probably target similar tdp like 200w for an 880, just higher performance at that power window

I don't know much of PhysX but with a dedicated and significantly more powerful card, i have heard of higher FPS when using 1 card only as opposed to a weaker card to assist, IIRC
"oh my god my overclock... I got a single WHEA error on the 23rd hour, 9 minutes" -Belial88
Epoxide
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Magic Woods9326 Posts
March 28 2014 13:21 GMT
#9028
On March 28 2014 11:33 Cyro wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 26 2014 23:14 Epoxide wrote:
On March 26 2014 23:05 Cyro wrote:
On March 26 2014 22:52 Epoxide wrote:
On March 26 2014 22:45 Cyro wrote:
On March 26 2014 22:40 Epoxide wrote:
I currently have a GTX 260 that's the bottle neck of my system. I was thinking of upgrading it. I have a budget of about 450-500 USD, I was looking at GTX 770 but maybe it's worth waiting for the 800 series? I heard it was supposed to be out around May? I'm not really in a massive rush to upgrade, I would like a new one before July though.

So the question is: Wait for 800 series or buy GTX 770? Other suggestions are welcome too~~


What other parts do you have? A good alternative to a ~760 is probably more than a month or two away (q2 2014 would be a surprise, q3 not so much)

i5-3550, 1600 MHz DD3, 535MB/480MB/s SSD, 750W, ASUS P8Z77-V mobo


Yea then it makes sense

760 is probably more cost effective unless you have more specific goals, here's approx performance diff~

670 here is about equal to any random aftermarket 760 that you can buy at stock settings

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/664?vs=598

Isn't the 800 series supposed to have a lot lower TDP? Is my GTX 260 worth running as PhysX dedicated or is it slower than letting the 700/800 do it's own thing?


Maxwell, especially 20nm versions is supposed to have better perf/watt, the higher end cards will still probably target similar tdp like 200w for an 880, just higher performance at that power window

I don't know much of PhysX but with a dedicated and significantly more powerful card, i have heard of higher FPS when using 1 card only as opposed to a weaker card to assist, IIRC

That's what I've heard too, that's why I asked
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Ropid
Profile Joined March 2009
Germany3557 Posts
March 28 2014 16:57 GMT
#9029
I replaced the battery in my UPS. It's currently charging the new one. The software shows a percentage for the battery's charge which is slowly increasing.

How does it know that number? Is it just some sort of rough guess or does it actually know exact values for the charge?
"My goal is to replace my soul with coffee and become immortal."
Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
March 28 2014 18:40 GMT
#9030
I would assume it does a crude voltage reading on the battery and determines it from that. Battery voltages fall monotonically as they are drained, so with a quick-and-dirty calculation or look-up table, you can roughly (well, reasonably decently) determine the charge level from where you are on the voltage vs. capacity curve.

Battery charge and shutdown circuits are based on battery voltage from what I've seen (I'm not an expert at all on these or this area), so I'd think this would be the same.
BlackkillerZzz
Profile Joined October 2011
United States25 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-29 05:25:31
March 29 2014 04:57 GMT
#9031
What do you guys think is the best computer case that is around $60-70? Planning to buy one today or tomorrow. I would like if you guys can link me possibilities on great computer cases that is around my price range. Pref Sites would be like Newegg, Amazon but others may work. Would rather order online instead of store.
Thanks

Possiblities maybe
Carbide Series 200R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139018

and
Antec 300
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129180

or maybe??
NZXT H230
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146109
Spaylz
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Japan1743 Posts
April 01 2014 00:28 GMT
#9032
What DVD/CD driver/burner would you recommend to go with the Typical Professional setup?
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Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
April 01 2014 00:41 GMT
#9033
It's kind of a commoditized product that most people don't even use all that much, so whatever doesn't seem to have a lot of bad reviews that is cheap. That isn't ancient and uses SATA, of course. And if you burn DVDs, make sure it supports whatever formats or things you need.
Craton
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States17293 Posts
April 01 2014 00:56 GMT
#9034
There are bluray combo drives too. I don't think bluray is really used for anything outside movies, though.
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felisconcolori
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States6168 Posts
April 01 2014 04:20 GMT
#9035
On April 01 2014 09:56 Craton wrote:
There are bluray combo drives too. I don't think bluray is really used for anything outside movies, though.


Bluray data discs are out there, but yeah mostly only used in bluray movies. Which, if you get a drive, be aware that Windows doesn't include the codecs to play bluray movies. You need additional software, and if you go the OEM route for a drive, it won't have it. (I can rip bluray movies no problems, but I can't play the discs directly in Win7.)
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Belisarius
Profile Joined November 2010
Australia6233 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-01 07:06:13
April 01 2014 06:58 GMT
#9036
What can I expect if I connect a PSU to a motherboard with no components installed, and then short the power pins? Will it try to POST and fail with a CPU code?

Just had a genuine DOA board that wouldn't even attempt to turn on; power pins did nothing at all. Surprisingly, the PSU was fine.

I'm now paranoid, so I want to rule out the same fault in the replacement board before doing anything else.
Spaylz
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Japan1743 Posts
April 02 2014 01:52 GMT
#9037
Do you guys know anything about tablets?

I'm going to need to buy one for work. I don't like Apple much, so I was looking at the Samsung Galaxy Tab, for $400. Seems a little steep. I'd need something pretty decent, and while $400 isn't out of my budget, I'd like to see if I can get better for cheaper, but I'm completely clueless about the brands other than Apple and Samsung.

I'm hoping that question fits in this thread, right?
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skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
April 02 2014 02:13 GMT
#9038
What are you looking for exactly? Nexus 7 is overall pretty good, especially for its price. If you need S-Pen support then you'll probably want a Galaxy Note.
Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
April 02 2014 04:00 GMT
#9039
And if you'd rather just have Windows, there's the Dell Venue 8 Pro. Also Asus Transformer Book T100 if you want something that can sport a full-size laptop keyboard as a dock.

For Android, usually you need to hunt for a reason not to get a Nexus 7. e.g. need larger size, need S-Pen, need lower cost, etc. It's something of the de facto standard.

But yeah, what does this work entail, how would you be using it, and what are you actually looking for? Size? etc.
Spaylz
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Japan1743 Posts
April 02 2014 04:21 GMT
#9040
The tablet would have to be able to run games, most of all. The work is translation, sometimes of mobile games. It's always better to actually be able to play the game to know more about it.

Problem is, a lot of these games are iOS only, so I guess there's no alternative there... Though the Nexus 7 looks quite nice for my needs, as far as Android-compatible games are concerned. I'd also use it for other stuff like browsing, perhaps reading or videos.

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