Recent content by simps2k

  1. S

    better to upgrade gpu or new system?

    either not preference what ever gives better bang for buck in my price range. I can reuse the storage as its in good working condition
  2. S

    better to upgrade gpu or new system?

    been there and done it done bios after bios with that gfx card it runs great for times then randomly decides to blue screen its just a annoyance more than anything. I'm in no rush if there are newer cards due out in coming few months. just in 2 minds about laptop or not
  3. S

    better to upgrade gpu or new system?

    been there done that got the tshirt its common with this gfx card the asus one has had driver/bios issues since its launch. hence why I first asked if new gfx is worth it or new system if its a system what you recommend for around £500 as a budget either case or laptop
  4. S

    better to upgrade gpu or new system?

    uk and not sure tbf I don't game a lot just had enough of the random freezes I get with this system now so time to move on or upgrade. bear in mind I only do some basic dual boxing not extreme gaming
  5. S

    better to upgrade gpu or new system?

    my system is mobo msi 970a-g46 cpu amd fx 6200 cpu cooler CM212 ram 16gb hyperx 1866 psu corsair cm450 120gb ssd 500gb hdd gfx r7 260xoc 2gb dual monitors (nothing fancy) had random crashes since ever fitting the damn gfx so am i better off with say a 1060gt or second hand 750ti or summat...
  6. S

    case cooling system

    looking to upgrade my cooling system: I'm wanting a controller and 4 fans 2 will be top mounted to exhaust case 1 will be base mounted forcing air upwards and 1 from the front drawing in cool air. 2 will be 120s 2 will be 140s the 140s will be the top mounted exhaust fans. what would you...
  7. S

    pc freezes randomly since fitting asus r7 260x

    sorry to dig up my old thread but recently it has became unbearable using this card. now using windows 10 it errors out with thread stuck in device error code. my questions are: I am going to get a new psu and case cooling system shortly then I will be getting new gfx. what would u recommend...
  8. S

    looking to upgrade from r7 260oc

    ok ty for the reply on this. will look into them but not a fan of amd with having the issues ive had with my 260x
  9. S

    looking to upgrade from r7 260oc

    ideally i was looking too nvidea as im not liking the issues ive had since moving to amd but that might be just the 260x that has the issues im not sure
  10. S

    looking to upgrade from r7 260oc

    currently running a r7 260x 2gb0c looking for a possible upgrade / nvidea alternative as mines suffering from random crashes as discussed in another thread common issue with these cards as they dont like certain systems. what would u recommend got maybe £150 to spend max as my pal wants my r7...
  11. S

    looking at new ram 1600 or 1866

    thanks for the reply on this so fast. my only concern with the mushkin which i hear good things about is it means bringing it in from the states with newegg my only concern is if i have to rma i need to send it back to the states??
  12. S

    Best R7 260x Brand

    dont get the asus i have it its poor has issues with drivers causing random crashes. go for a nvidea i will be shortly replacing mine
  13. S

    looking at new ram 1600 or 1866

    or even this http://www.newegg.com/global/uk/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226613 as i would of bought 2 lots of the other above
  14. S

    pc freezes randomly since fitting asus r7 260x

    i have still got this issue with my gfx but it only happens when i load fb up it gives the error code thread stuck in device now which it never used to. only had this actual error code for it since upgrading to windows 10. any thoughts on solving this as im thinking about selling and upgrading...
  15. S

    looking at new ram 1600 or 1866

    just a quick fyi as payday is now approaching this has come up whats your thoughts? http://www.ebuyer.com/248846-corsair-8gb-ddr3-1600mhz-vengeance-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9?utm_source=google&utm_medium=products&...