Recent content by ksin070

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    [SOLVED] Will a GPU upgrade improve performance

    Thanks for the response I have a Corsair 1000w HX1000i power supply so I would assume that it is more than enough.
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    [SOLVED] Will a GPU upgrade improve performance

    Hi all, I am currently wanting to take advantage of a Black Friday Sale, and put some bonus money into a GPU update. I am currently thinking about getting the Aorus 2070 Super. https://www.aorus.com/GV-N207SAORUS-8GC I just want to make sure that I will get a performance boost without having to...
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    1080Ti is it worth the upgrade with my current components

    Hello, I am in the process of upgrading my GPU and I was looking at the 1080Ti. The thing is that some of my other components are a little old as well, and if I have to upgrade several things I probably can't afford the 1080Ti just yet. So just after some advice if any of my other components...
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    Does higher VRAM mean better fps?

    I agree with RobCrezz. tomshardware has an article with lots of detail. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/graphics-card-myths,3694-5.html An excerpt sums it up; "So, a graphics card with more memory allows you to: Play at higher resolutions Play at higher texture quality settings Play with...
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    PSU required with 290 crossfire and 390x

    Thanks, I did some reading on GPU scaling and you are right it won't be worth the upgrade. The 1080 is a great card, and maybe one day I will look into a whole new set up, the problem I have is that in New Zealand, parts are quite expensive. 1080 can go for as high as $1499, where a brand...
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    PSU required with 290 crossfire and 390x

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone could answer my question. Current specs CPU 4930K @3.4 (no overclock). GPU 1 Sapphire 290 Vapor-x (factory overclocked) GPU 2 Sapphire 290 Tri-x (factory overclocked) RAM 24GB (6x4GB) HDD 1xSSD 2x7200 RPM (storage) FANS 6 case fans PSU Corsair HX1000i. Now I...
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    ASUS 280X DirectCU II Audio Problem

    For some strange reason I didn't really look through the specification carefully, the card has four display ports and 2 DVI ports and does HDMI with the converter. I just presumed it would have the HDMI port.
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    ASUS 280X DirectCU II Audio Problem

    Hello Everyone, I recently purchased the above card, and I cannot seem to get the audio to work. I currently have things set up with a DVI OUT > DVI-HDMI CONVERTER > HDMI IN TV. Apparently the 280X can do audio through DVI, with the included converter however I can't get it to send any audio...