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Did you check if the fins of the fan are striking something nearby? If something is stuck to one of the fins of the fan, it can vibrate due to imbalance. If you are thinking of changing the fan, Zalman VF950 is a good option for 5770. I have it on my crossfire setup. They are a direct fit and...

I wouldn't say that the 965 is better than the FX4100 or even the other way round. Both are great processors. :) A FX4100 (3.6GHz) can be very easily overclocked to 4.2GHz (identical to FX4170) which beats or at least matches an overclocked 965. Note that 4170 tops the Toms Hardware gaming CPU...

Below is my recommended configuration: CPU: AMD FX-4100 3.6GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) AM3+ 95W Quad-Core | $109.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103996 CPU Cooler: COOLER MASTER X6 Elite | $42.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103105 Motherboard...

@bigcyco1, 5-10% depends on the game. In most of the top demanding titles, you would see 680 lead a 670 by 7-10% margin, give and take. Check these articles. Skyrim (68 vs 77 fps): http://hardocp.com/article/2012/05/14/geforce_680_670_vs_radeon_7970_7950_gaming_perf/2 Unigine Heaven (68 vs 75...

Though there is 5-10% difference in performance, the 680 is a better card for the better minimum frame rates it keeps up, and DX11 computing power, which would be very much required in next-gen (sophisticated) games. For long term, the 680 would be a better bet, I suppose. The temperature at...

Hi TheBattalion, I too would prefer 3570k over 2500k. Assuming that you would be primarily using this system for gaming on a single monitor setup, here is my recommendation (~$1500): Processor: Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 | $229.99...

Yippie! Benchmarks please? :)

Looking at your processing power requirements, I think you do not need a more powerful GPU but a more powerful CPU. You should look at something like 2600K, 2700k and 3770k. A good and sufficient GPU for you would be 6850, which you should be able to get it cheap.

From a gaming PC standpoint, I would say only the least informed and/or filthy rich would buy this. $1000, phew!

A very good article to read. Love the ASRock Z77 Extreme4 for its looks and the value for money it delivers. Keep up the good work THW!

I read somewhere (long time ago, didn't bookmark the link) that by using both the SLI bridges would yield a small improvement in performance, though it might not be considerably higher. I don't know the logic but if you have an additional bridge, it wouldn't hurt to use both.

Do you mean you are unable to seat it properly?

Just check out the sequence I shared in one of my earlier replies. Always start with preparation of the case. What I mean by preparation is i) fixing the motherboard I/O plate, ii) base screws for the motherboard, and iii) fans. But make sure that you fit side fans (if planning to) at the end...