Recent content by kbparker

A few of my quick thoughts, for what they are worth. My work computer has only a i7 3770K, and a GTX 980. I don't play many games on it, but it seems to still handle most pretty well at 1080p. I feel like if you were going to upgrade the GPU, I would just go for a temporary upgrade. New...

I'm in a similar situation. Although I recently built a newer PC, mainly for work, I didn't buy a new display. And now that I am home working more, it is very apparent that I need to upgrade my decade old monitor. I find myself completely torn. All I really need is, reduced eyestrain, with...

So after about 15 minutes of stress, the CPU is running pretty stable at about 87 and the GPU is at about 77. Still seems like they might be climbing, but very slowly if they are. I don't know if I am stressing it enough, I am just using FurMark GPU Burn-In Test and CPU Stress test. Is there...

Case fans are definitely working, although I only have 2 front intake and 1 rear exhaust. Plan to add more, but haven't yet. I might check the CPU Cooler install when I have some time to do so, but I feel it is unlikely that I installed it incorrectly. I have about 20 years experience with...

I can check temperatures when I get home tonight, but I know idle is around 40-55 for CPU and low 80s under stress. GPU is much better mid 30s idle and not sure on stress. I really think the GPU tends to heat the case up pretty quickly though. The CPU spikes a lot, which seems to be normal...

So I completed a new build in January, installed fresh Windows 10. All brand new components, including hard drive, with the exception of my GPU. Ryzen 3600X (with stock cooler) ASROCK x570 Steel Legend WiFi AX Corsair Vengence RGB Pro 3600MHz Samsung 970 EVO 500 GB Sapphire Nitro + RX 580 8GB...

I'm looking to upgrade an old, very outdated monitor. I mostly use the computer for website development and office work, but I am a compulsive multi-tasker, so I need lots of real estate. I might play games from time-to-time, or some multimedia, but I am mainly after a great looking monitor on...

Otherwise, it is for my website management and office work, so I don't need much , but do like having the option to play a quick game on a slow work day. And I need 2 monitors, which I would think the gpu will help for

I would say that I am typically not a fan of used electronics either, but I have tried a few times recently, because I had such a limited budget, and I figured the risk might be worth it on a few killer deals I got. I built this computer for about $150, or less. We will see if it is still a good...

Longevity and reliability, I have had way too many mobile gpu's burn out or other issues as well that keep me from using a laptop to its full potential. So maybe, also, a good thermal design?

Gigabyte windforce gtx 970, doesn't say how much memory. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gigabyte-Windforce-GTX-970/163043703142?hash=item25f6297966:g:HRsAAOSw1t9a9gKy Might be a hard question to answer, but with my budget and components in mind, what would you guys buy?

A 780 is still that good? I thought Pascal supposedly had a huge performance jump. If I could swing a 1050 or maybe a TI, any advantage to buying an older card? Shouldn't it be easier for me to make this decision?! I understand that the top tier of a previous architecture is likely to beat...

Would you suggest a graphics card for my old system? I want to add a graphics card to my old desktop and I have a very limited budget. I'm thinking around $100. I haven't played any new games in at least 5 years and haven't played much of anything in the last few years, so I am not looking to...