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MSI AMD 7870 dying? - Now confirmed Dead

So after a month, MSI confirmed my card needs to be replaced. They don't have my exact card in stock, and are willing to replace it with a R9 380 4GD5T OC, which should be the equivalent of the following card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127913. This card should be...
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- Post #10
- May 18, 2016
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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MSI AMD 7870 dying? - Now confirmed Dead

Thanks for the advice, a co-worker was able to loan me a Nvidia GTX 260, and that has been in my system working fine. Since my card is still under warranty I sent it into MSI, I'll see what they respond with. Has anyone dealt with MSI warranty here? The told me turn around time could be 15...
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- Post #7
- Apr 22, 2016
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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MSI AMD 7870 dying? - Now confirmed Dead

So I was playing a video game, when my screen went crazy, and showed nothing but vertical green lines, after a hard reboot, the game ran fine for about 15 minutes, before doing it again. Hard reboot again, this time everything on the screen was fine till the Windows login. There were about a...
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- Apr 17, 2016
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Build for Adobe CC

My Sister is need of a new desktop computer for freelancing graphic design job. Normally she would use a work provided computer, but in this case she has to provide her own with no reimbursement. She would prefer a Dell, but I could persuade her to look else where if needed. She is trying to...
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- Nov 12, 2015
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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HDD for Recording

I'm looking for HDD for storage, and 1080p video recording, (Fraps, MSI afterburner, etc.) I have a 256 GB SSD, but I would prefer to not use that drive for the recording. So I want to add a larger HDD, was thinking about 2TB, my budget is about 100-150, obviously the lower the better. I...
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- Sep 15, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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New DSLR...advice?

I looked at the T5i, but I thought my wallet would thank me if I went with the T4i, which lens kit did you get? Also, after talking to a Canon CS rep the other day, I was informed that Refurbished cameras, at least mine, will not come with any SD Card. Right now I am looking at either: 16...
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- Post #20
- Nov 3, 2013
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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New DSLR...advice?

Just an FYI Canon has a 20% off Refurbished Cameras & Lenses with the coupon code ZOMBIE2143 with free shipping. You can find more information here: Slickdeals. Last night I purchased my first DSLR, a Rebel T4i with the 18-135 stm lens for $588 ($630 after tax). I believe the code is still...
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- Post #12
- Nov 1, 2013
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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Build Help\Suggestions: Building and Stressing

So all items have been purchased, minus the HDD, but that is needed immediately. They are all in route or have already arrived, build below: CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor Purchased Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard Purchased Memory: Crucial...
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- Post #26
- Jul 29, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Help\Suggestions: Building and Stressing

Updated: PCPartPicker part list CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor Purchased Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard Purchased Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($50.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Samsung 830 Series 256GB 2.5"...
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- Post #21
- Jul 26, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Help\Suggestions: Building and Stressing

I'll still consider this, I don't need 2 TB, that just seemed decent, and I'll hold off the GPU, and sleep on it, if necessary I'll expand the budget or comprise and get a 7950. Would the 500W still be good for up to a 7970, or would it be wise to jump up to 600W? Also, since I missed the...
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- Post #19
- Jul 25, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Help\Suggestions: Building and Stressing

Well, after reviewing, I am happy with the parts and prices, and will at least purchase the parts now while the prices are still good, the ones from newegg. Now just to decide on the case, but I am leaning toward the R4, but I have a couple days before I need to make that discussion.
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- Post #18
- Jul 25, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Help\Suggestions: Building and Stressing

That's interesting, turns out that the 7870 I selected is having a $12 combo with one stick of ram, and then for the second it choose the lowest priced ram it could find. I was looking at the same PSU, wasn't sure if that would impede and GPU upgrade after a couple years. The only thing...
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- Post #15
- Jul 25, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Help\Suggestions: Building and Stressing

I think we are getting to hung up on this whole case part. I can easily come back to it, as I'm more particular about its looks. I'm more concerned about the rest of the build, namely the motherboard, gpu and psu. Especially if I should spend some the spare budget for a better mb.
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- Post #13
- Jul 25, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Help\Suggestions: Building and Stressing

Price is not the deciding factor, but aesthetics , I am will to spend more for case but I want a simple case with out the gaming look. Both the 400 and 500 both have the light blue LED front fans.
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- Post #9
- Jul 25, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Help\Suggestions: Building and Stressing

I filled out my build: PCPartPicker part list CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg) Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg) Memory...
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- Post #7
- Jul 24, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building

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