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I've been using an MSI 1GB gtx460 overclocked to 850 core and 2100 memory on default voltage at 1080 rez for a few months now. I can say that I run any game at highest settings with no problems. I like my games to run no lower than 60fps as much as possible so I dont really use AA but I keep AF...

Does anyone know what version of the GTX460 they are using? I know its a zotac 1gb. Are the clocks at ref? A 460 @ ref clocks is almost pointless. I know the 6850's CF slightly edges out the gtx460's in SLI but the 460 is a superb OC card. So what im really asking is that once OC is applied will...

I can't speak for the Gigabyte card but I have a single MSI Hawk running at (850 core/ 2100 memory) on default voltage. The highest that I've seen it get up to running Furmark (extreme burning mode) is about 67-70 Celsius. You have to realize though that Furmark stresses the card in ways no...

I used WD lifeguard and all the smart counters for the drive are fine.

Hello all, here is my setup 320GB Segate HDD for Windows and Programs 1TB WD Black drive for games and music Lately I have noticed, and it keeps getting worse. My Games start to skip (audio makes weird sounds) and if I play music (through zune) and play a game both will shutter. This is not lagg...

I have the twin frz version of that card and the stock freq is 810 core (auto shader) and 2050 mhz for the memory. According to the box, with these settings the card will out perform a stock gtx470. You can probably push the core to 850ish and memory to 2050-2100. That should be faster than a...

I upgraded from a radeon 4850 to an MSI GTX 460 1GB. I can say that the gtx460 is a great card, especially if you are willing to overclock. From what i've read, including toms, the 6870's dont overclock that great. look here for more information...

I recently upgraded from the MSI cyclone 768mb version to the MSI twin fzr 1GB version. As far as I can tell the 1GB version handles AA and AF better. I can play the same games now with 2x AA with similar performance as the 768mb with no AA enabled. As far as each version goes, I really liked...

I would go with the i3. While the C2Q has 4 cores the i3 has 2 physical cores and 2 logical (hyper threading). The extra clock speed on the i3 is a big difference. That is why in some of the test the C2Q wins. The i3 has a much higher clock speed and more efficient architecture and is much...

Since you're looking at the 790fx lot I would give this MSI board a try. http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130223 I had the asus 790fx but had a problem putting it in sleep mode. So I got the MSI, really like the board. overclocks great and IMO looks better than the ASUS...

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I have that case and let me tell you the tool-less design is so great. just make sure you stay on top of the dust filters on the front, they clog up fast. the fans on the top really help. You can fit a pretty huge HSF in there if you want, I currently have a Noctua 120mm 2x fan in there with no...

hey guys just pieced together a casual system for my girl for her to take into work (research lab). From what she says, they wont be doing anything too intensive, most people have new iMacs, with C2D, so I figure this AMD X3 will spank all of them for alot less. DVD Drive = $19...

Did you check to make sure S3 sleep mode is enabled in the motherboard BIOS. All boards i've dealt with default to S1 mode.

That card should be hitting 850/2000 no problems. I have the MSI cyclone 768MB at 850/2050 on default voltage and have never looked back. Now I did have a few problems until I installed the beta forceware 260 drivers from nvidia's site. You could always give that a try but it might sound like a...