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Unplug it (from the socket) make sure PSU cables e.t.c all connected properly

Also the 7870XT is better than 270X (just about)

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Ive been noticing over the years how pc parts have been cheaper in the US but more expensive in the UK-seems like we're catching up with the yanks :D

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I doubt its artifacts- see what the others say

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg) CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS5X Performa CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ NCIX US) Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Micro Center) Memory: Corsair...

Replace thermalpaste, clean fans and dust e.t.c, then see if there are temp issues

Especially considering its cheaper aswell :D

Instead of the Sapphire 7870XT why not go with the Powercolor Myst edition? TomsHardware review on the card think of it more of a 7930 than a 7870