Recent content by gekn76

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    cheap 4k monitor, worth it?

    DON'T!!! If you don't have the GPU to support 4k gaming or other graphically heavy workloads it is not worth it. Especially if you intend to buy the cheapest 4k monitor when even the mid-range have problems with down sampling scales to 1440p || 1080p etc. Buy a good 1440p display with higher Hz...
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    Ideas for use of second computer

    I upgraded my home setup to x99 platform (i7-6800k, 32ddr4), my old a (i7-4770k, 32ddr3) is now missing a purpose and since it is a very capable machine I would like to put it to work. I'm coming up empty with ideas since I already have standalone servers running. What could I do with it...
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    Dual 4k monitors GTX 780 sli

    I have a dual GTX 780 sli setup running 2x 4k monitors, currently the monitors are connected with DpisplayPort to each card. Because of this I am unable to run the monitors with SLI enabled @4k resolution with 60Hz, my question is if there are any alternatives to connect both monitors to a...
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    Stop, Thief! Why Using an Ad Blocker Is Stealing

    This is by far one of the worst arguments I have stumbled upon this year! Ads are by definition spam today, there are next to none banners that intentionally promotes the "deal" behind the banner ad. Even worst is when companies tries to camouflage their message as a real article/story that is...
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    Choice between PSUs

    Hi! I would go with a PSU with more then 900w for powering your cards. Nvidia recommends 850w at least for SLI setups running the 900-series. I had a similar problem recently, I have two Gigabyte GTX780Ti SLI which have a custom cooling system that sucks more power then Nvidias shipping cooler...
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    GPU heating problem

    Hi! I have a issue with excessive heat from my graphic cards, either the cooling isn't enough or the power supply can't handle the force. I have dug deep into the problem without finding a solution, so that's why I'm reaching out to you guys. My graphic cards are always around 80˚C even when...