Recent content by redtilldead

Hello, I just built a PC with the Sapphire R9 280x Vapor-X and am looking at creating a custom fan profile using MSI Afterburner - too keep temps and noise at acceptable levels. Can someone please guide me on how to do that and what may be the ideal fan profile? I am new to all this so will...

Well, it seems that its better to go with a fresh install so I went with that.

Hello all, I have just assembled a new PC and have a quick question. The CPU, Motherboard, RAM, GPU are all new, however, I am using my old HDD from my previous system (which obviously has Windows already installed). The issue I am facing is that when I booted the new PC, Windows would not...

Hi all, I am planning to buy a Sapphire R9 280x Vapor-X GPU along with a SeaSonic M12II 620 PSU. The issue is that the GPU needs 2 x 8 pin connectors, whereas, the PSU only has 1 x 6 pin and 1 x 6+2 pin connector. Now, I understand that using adapters (i.e. 6 pin to 8 pin) are a no-no as the...

Thanks for the input folks. I have ended up getting the specs mentioned in my original email. Got a decent deal on that!

Hi I am planning on building the following PC: CPU: i7 4770K Motherboard: Asrock Z87 extreme4 GPU: Sapphire R9 280x Vapor-X RAM: 8 GB 1600mhz DDR3 Storage: 500 GB HDD (from current build) PSU: Antec HCG-620M Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 Can you please confirm if the above set up is all good...