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M/B: GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3 SSD : N/A
GPU: Zotac GTX 560 Ti Case: CM HAF 922
K/B: Logitech G15 Mouse: Razer Copperhead 2000 DPI
CPU: i5 2500k@3.3GHz HDD : 750GB HITACHI
RAM: G.SKILL 2x4GB DDR3 PSU: Corsair TX750
I'm thinking about upgrading my PC. First off, I'm considering an SSD because I don't have one and they're a nice feature to have, especially for us speedfreaks. But let's be reasonable, 60GB is too small so I'm looking for one around 120GB. Anything above $250 isn't necessary, I don't believe anyway. TRIM isnt essential, most modern ssd's don't require this feature. Since I've never had one, I'm looking for advice when installing them, such as amount of room to leave for cache, etc.
Secondly, I'm having some temp. problems with my gpu, it's higher than I want it to be, usually reaching 90 degree celsius after only an hour or so of running bf3. I have sufficient air circulation from my fans (3x200mm fans, 2x140mm) plus it has a fan itself. Would purchasing an a second GTX 560 TI and SLI'ing them cool them off? I know fan exhaust from one will inevitably make the other a bit hotter, but neither should be reaching 90 degrees after an hour or so of high performance, right? What other tips would you recommend before doing this to get my gpu tips down? How can I check to make sure my PC is running optimally (recommended programs for this?)
Nothing else comes to mind when thinking of other possible upgrades except something like a gaming headset (just returned a $250 dollar PX5 headset to Best Buy b/c I wasn't satisfied with what I had, looking for something around 100). Suggestions? Questions?
GPU: Zotac GTX 560 Ti Case: CM HAF 922
K/B: Logitech G15 Mouse: Razer Copperhead 2000 DPI
CPU: i5 2500k@3.3GHz HDD : 750GB HITACHI
RAM: G.SKILL 2x4GB DDR3 PSU: Corsair TX750
I'm thinking about upgrading my PC. First off, I'm considering an SSD because I don't have one and they're a nice feature to have, especially for us speedfreaks. But let's be reasonable, 60GB is too small so I'm looking for one around 120GB. Anything above $250 isn't necessary, I don't believe anyway. TRIM isnt essential, most modern ssd's don't require this feature. Since I've never had one, I'm looking for advice when installing them, such as amount of room to leave for cache, etc.
Secondly, I'm having some temp. problems with my gpu, it's higher than I want it to be, usually reaching 90 degree celsius after only an hour or so of running bf3. I have sufficient air circulation from my fans (3x200mm fans, 2x140mm) plus it has a fan itself. Would purchasing an a second GTX 560 TI and SLI'ing them cool them off? I know fan exhaust from one will inevitably make the other a bit hotter, but neither should be reaching 90 degrees after an hour or so of high performance, right? What other tips would you recommend before doing this to get my gpu tips down? How can I check to make sure my PC is running optimally (recommended programs for this?)
Nothing else comes to mind when thinking of other possible upgrades except something like a gaming headset (just returned a $250 dollar PX5 headset to Best Buy b/c I wasn't satisfied with what I had, looking for something around 100). Suggestions? Questions?
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