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    R9 290x won't output video, POST

    On the card? I've already reset the mobo to see if that fixes anything. I don't know how to do it on the card. Any pointers?
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    R9 290x won't output video, POST

    All, I was experimenting with an aftermarket cooler alternative for my r9 290x vaporx 4gb. Did not like the results, my VRM Temps skyrocketed. I went back and installed the original cooler back on the card and now I can't get my machine to POST with the 290x installed. Debug code 62 on my...
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    Kraken G12 with R9 290x Vaporx

    Hello All, I have a Sapphire R9 290X VaporX 4GB that I am very happy with. Not overheating or anything. It's just very loud while gaming. Thinking about possibly throwing a kraken g12 mount with maybe a corsair H55 or H75. Does anyone know if this will be a net decrease or increase in cooling...
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    Crossfire 7950 for 4 year old system, Or hold out for new card?

    Hi All, Specs for my system listed below. Starting to feel the bottlenecking of my 4 year old build. Ready start looking into my first upgrade. My debate: wait till I can spring for a new Gen gfx card, or go with a 280x to crossfire with my 7950. I think its pretty clear that gfx card is my...
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    Graphic card comparison

    Posting the other specs for the hell of it. My machine is a couple of years old, but was a beast when I got it. He just got his for a really good deal, trying to determine what the difference in performance will be. My Machine: Dell XPS M1530 Processor: Intel Core Duo T8300 @ 2.4 GHz 4 gigs of...
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    Graphic card comparison

    Hello, I currently have a machine with a NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT. My dad just purchased a machine with a Radeon HD 6630. What would be the comparison of these two cards? What is the most important thing to look at? The rest of the specs for my dads machine are better, and I can provide them...