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R9 290 with the Gelid Icy Rev. 2

Yep, I am running it on +20% Power and clock, at about 1150mhz on the core. My memory is really awful though, I can't even touch it without crashes.
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- Post #6
- Dec 7, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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R9 290 with the Gelid Icy Rev. 2

Err, sorry, the GPU is at 60 C. Also with regard to VRM 1, VRM 1 is the long line of VRM's, where i used zip ties. I just used the thermal tape for VRM 2 (the group of 3).
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- Post #4
- Dec 7, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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R9 290 with the Gelid Icy Rev. 2

So apparently the gelid icy rev.2 cooler is compatible with the r9 290, at least according to their site. http://www.gelidsolutions.com/products/index.php?lid=1&cid=17&id=52 So I bought one and put it on my R9 290. Pretty neat stuff. I was dumb and forgot to take a picture of GPUz with...
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- Dec 7, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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GPU vs CPU cooling

I've been curious about this for a while. So basically I don't understand why CPU and GPU temps are roughly the same for differently sized coolers at different sized coolers at different tdps. I.e., looking at some like a gtx 780 ti with the stock cooler going to maybe a max temp of 80C under...
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- Dec 2, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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The Arctic Accelero R9 290X-Xtreme III

Curious if anybody has tested both the accelero arctic extreme and the gelid icy rev 2 cooler on this card and could comment on gpu and vrm temp differences.
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- Post #132
- Dec 2, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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R9 290 Squealing noises

Hey, so I bought this card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125479 recently, and I've noticed this odd issue where when I try running benchmarks (valley, compubench, etc...) my card will start making very loud squealing noises. The noises don't occur in normal usage like games...
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- Nov 23, 2013
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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CF 7870 LE or R9 290

Yea, my monitor is 1920x1200. With regard to heat noise, I personally don't think the 290 will be an issue. I have no issue running my video card at 95 C (my 4870 already has been doing that for 5 years, lol). I will be using a mATX case though, so that may be an issue with two of those...
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- Post #3
- Nov 7, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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CF 7870 LE or R9 290

Hi, I'm going to buy a new video card(s) today, and what I'm looking at right now is the R9 290 since it seems like a pretty good deal. However, there is a deal for a 7870 LE for $140 AR right now: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131484 From what I understand, if I CF...
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- Nov 7, 2013
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Buying some new parts

So, this is what I'm looking at as the final score: (will probably order this weekend). I've decided that I am keen on an mATX case since my huge antec 1200 sort of annoys me now at how big and heavy it is (me 5 years ago really liked it though, sigh) http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1VOVv The plan...
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- Post #31
- Nov 1, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Buying some new parts

Ah, I totally forgot about TurboBoost, lol. Ok well I guess I will stick with the Xeon. It does sound like it would be worthwhile though to get a Z87 board just so that I can have the Xeon turbo boost up to 3.8ghz, even though I won't overclock it. Or do the H87 boards have MCT as well?
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- Post #29
- Oct 29, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Buying some new parts

Hey so even though that was a heated discussion, it was useful for me to understand the differences between the various options. Judging from what's been discussed it seems like the Xeon would make more sense at this point. I think the Xeon is a reasonable choice in general, but I just wanted...
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- Post #27
- Oct 28, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Buying some new parts

mfenn: Yea, I'm going to give it a little more thought, but I probably will stick with the current CPU. The only reason I would consider a better CPU over more RAM is becuase upgrading the CPU later is difficult, I'd have to sell the xeon and then buy a new one, wheras RAM is just buy + plug...
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- Post #13
- Oct 27, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Buying some new parts

Sorry for being unclear. I tried to answer the prompt section to the best of my ability, but the reality is that while I would like to spend as little money as possible, I would really just like what is most optimal and in that respect I am willing to spend extra if it makes sense to do so...
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- Post #8
- Oct 26, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Buying some new parts

Alright. Well if it's not possible within that budget, then it's not possible. I really have no idea (which is why I'm asking here), and I'm definitely willing to prioritize and work around what I would like. I just mentioned the best case scenario that I'd like to have. With that in mind...
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- Post #6
- Oct 26, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Buying some new parts

Yea I think the PCPartpicker prices aren't correct. EVE clients typically take ~900mb of memory each. Also, what is the difference between a Xeon vs the 4670K, just more performance? Not really clear on this.
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- Post #3
- Oct 25, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Buying some new parts

So I've had the same computer for ~5 years now (I bought it roughly when the HD4xxx series was released). Unfortunately while it still works perfectly fine, it is is showing it's age a little more than I would like it to. For reference, my current computer is: Q9450 @ 2.66ghz (I used to have...
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- Oct 25, 2013
- Replies: 31
- Forum: Computer Building
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Possible Corrupted Bios

Nevermind, problem solved.
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- Sep 12, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Looking to Upgrade my PC

So I have a fairly old computer at this point and it works more or less fine except that it is starting to struggle to run newer games at non-shit settings. I've also noticed that my computer likes to start stalling and stuttering at random points where it wouldn't before--like when steam is...
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- Sep 23, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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ATi / AMD Video graphics issue! - PLEASE READ if you've had / are having issues

Since I was linked as one of the people having issues. My issues actually started on an older driver (I don't remember which one), and I updated my drivers to 12.1 to see if that would fix the problem--it didn't. My temps do get pretty high (I get like 90 C on my VRAM), but I don't think it's...
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- Post #15
- Feb 14, 2012
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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4870 Issues

So I've had my 4870 for a good 3 years now without problem, however just recently it's been on the fritz (at least I think it's the video card). Basically what's been happening is that I've been getting random sorts of artifacts in games recently (by random I mean sometimes they look like VRAM...
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- Feb 13, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Hooking Gamecube up to PC

Oh ok. Any reccomendations for a TV card (a PCI/PCI-E obviously) Preferably the cheapest possible, but still good that it won't break/have lots of input lag.
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- Post #4
- Jan 1, 2010
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Hooking Gamecube up to PC

So I'm looking to hook up my old Gamecube to my PC for nostagia's sake. I have a connector for the audio, but I don't know how to connect the composite cable (just the yellow one) to my monitor/computer. Obviously it needs to be converted from TV signals to PC whatever. Do I need a TV card...
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- Jan 1, 2010
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Intel Speed Binning

Ok, so I'm curious, Intel obviously tests all their chips--both to make sure they work and to speed bin them--and I know that. What I don't know is how they can possibly be efficient in testing that many CPU's. I mean, how do they get the CPU's under a heatsink/in a motherboard fast enough...
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- Dec 30, 2009
- Replies: 15
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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4870 Voltage Regulator Noise?

Let me clarify what the situation is now. The shaking did help--it removed all unusual noises that had been happening--except for the odd squealing during the startup video of STALKER and the menu as well. In fact, as far as I have been able to determine, the menu in STALKER (and the startup...
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- Post #8
- Dec 28, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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4870 Voltage Regulator Noise?

I actually did that, becuase it was making a slight buzzing noise while not in games--and that is fixed now. (I took the card out to check the serial number). Is this return worthy though? Visiontek has a lifetime warranty, and this just started, so it's something broken in the card. (By...
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- Post #5
- Dec 24, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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4870 Voltage Regulator Noise?

Ok, I have a conundrum here for you. I recently upgraded my ati drivers from 9.6 to 9.12 (I have a 4870 512mb), and when i start up stalker, during the "credits/videos" before the menu, and durning the menu, my video card makes a fast beeping noise (not beeping persey--it sounds like a tea...
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- Dec 24, 2009
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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What am I missing? Q9550 (C1) at 3.6 unstable

Mess around with your GTL settings. Also, that crap about C1 stepping isn't really true. I've got a Q9450 stable at 3.8ghz. Here's what I have in Bios. Vcore: 1.32 in bios, 1.296 actual idle, 1.312 actual load (i have LLC enabled) VTT: 1.28 PLL: 1.50 GTL 0/2: .635 GTL 1/3: .67 vNB:1.28 vDRAM:2.1
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- Post #11
- Dec 1, 2009
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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please help me overclock my Q9450!

set vcore to 1.3 set pll to 1.5 set nb voltage to 1.3 or 1.4 set vtt to 1.35 about set fsb to 450 (3.6ghz) fuck around with gtl voltages win
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- Post #5
- Jun 20, 2009
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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BIOS keeps resettting itself

@jdjbuffalo: My BIOS jumper is fine, and i'm trying to get a case speaker but for the life of me cannot find one--frys/microcenter/radioshack, can't find it. Also, my P4 is a 775 socket--it works, i've tested it before @taltamir: I did replace my battery, check the edits in my post...
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- Post #6
- Jun 19, 2009
- Forum: Motherboards
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Mobile CPU help; what can I slap in this notebook?

Frankly, i wouldn't know--i don't know anything about mobile CPU's, but i would look and see if Sony or whoever you bought the laptop from has BIOS updates for your motherboard--do that, and then try the CPU. I don't think the mobile CPU's are meant to come out--i mean, heatsink wise and...
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- Post #2
- Jun 18, 2009
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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BIOS keeps resettting itself

Hmm, well I don't know about the same motherboard, your sig says P5K-E Maybe a mistype? So yea, i thought it might be my CMOS battery, but i can't find it on my motherboard...Am i blind? Edit: Nevermind, I'm not blind, it's just RIGHT UNDER my massive 4870. Ok, so do you think if i...
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- Post #3
- Jun 18, 2009
- Forum: Motherboards
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BIOS keeps resettting itself

So recently, my motherboard keeps resetting its BIOS (i can tell because the fan speed jumps becuase i have it set to a lower value in the BIOS). This happens after a powerdown and powerup cycle. Well, it did happen, like 5-6 times, but now my computer won't boot up at all. I switched RAM...
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- Jun 18, 2009
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Motherboards
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Memory Problem (or maybe Motherboard?)

Ok, i got a new SATA optical drive--it doesn't fix the problem Therefore is it my motherboard pretty much? I have yet to do Memtest86+, but im skeptical that will yeild anything useful Could it be my graphics card? Just not displaying the window? Sorta out there, but you never know
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- Post #8
- Jun 12, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Memory Problem (or maybe Motherboard?)

Just the optical drive is IDE, the SATA HDD is connected, but the same problem happens regardless if its connected or not--i've out ruled that. I only have one IDE port As for settings--i wouldn't know, but it worked fine before, so i have no clue. Ill do Memtest86+ and post the results...
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- Post #7
- Jun 12, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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CD-drive Motherboard Flash?

My HDD crashed, and i think my motherboard is fucked up, it refuses to let me install Vista again (the disk works, tested it on other computers) I want to attempt to flash my motherboard with a CD becuase all my flash drives are in use and i don't have floppy drives/a floppy drive. Could...
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- Jun 12, 2009
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Motherboards
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Memory Problem (or maybe Motherboard?)

Alright, i was considering that, ill get a SATA drive (i need one anyway) and ill see if it works. I hope your right, because otherwise, its probably my CPU or my motherboard. Could somebody rule out my CPU for me? Becuase if that was the problem, the computer wouldn't post right? Anyway...
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- Post #5
- Jun 12, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Memory Problem (or maybe Motherboard?)

im loading vista from the boot disk--is the HDD even used?
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- Post #3
- Jun 11, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Memory Problem (or maybe Motherboard?)

Basically, my HDD crashed, so im trying to reinstall Vista/Windows 7. Here's the problem. It boots up, i select boot from CD-drive (which has my Vista boot disk in it), and it says Loading Resources or whatever, with the bar at the bottom. Once that is done, it goes into the Vista startup...
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- Jun 11, 2009
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Compare your CPU to a 4Ghz Core i7 965 EE Nehalem!

HAHAHAHA, i like the 4.2ghz at 1.72v That CPU sure is gonna last....
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- Post #74
- Oct 11, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Compare your CPU to a 4Ghz Core i7 965 EE Nehalem!

Yea, if Deneb has similar performance to i7, (and measurable increase in performance over my Q9450), i might get it, because have you seen the prices or the X58 boards? X58 boards http://www.fudzilla.com/index....=view&id=9782&Itemid=1 DDR3 Triple Channel (WTF seriously)...
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- Post #50
- Oct 6, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking

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