The Member's Systems Discussion Thread

[jeremyp79]

1875, with everything maxxed out. Are you sure SLI is enabled in your nvidia control panel ?

 

[jimthenagual]

Yeah, SLI enabled for sure, and neither card is going above 80c so it's not thermal throttling either.

 

[jeremyp79]

Which driver are you using? 334.89 is the newest, and was supposed to have some big performance improvements. That's what I'm using

 

[jimthenagual]

334.89 same driver too. Odd. My cpu isn't overheating either, not going over 61c during benchmark. I can't think what else it could be.

 

[jeremyp79]

Silly question maybe, but you are running at fullscreen right?

 

[jimthenagual]

Yeah, fullscreen.

 

[jimthenagual]

I uninstalled gigabyte's oc guru software, and that fixed me up. I was using it to set the fan profile, but screw that.

I am now getting 75fps, 1875 score.

That's the heaven benchmark
preset custom
Quality: ultra
Tess: Extreme
AA: x8
Fullscreen
1920x1080

 

[jeremyp79]

That's more like it, glad ya got it straightened out 🙂

 

[Mirakledba]

Ok Ill run it in extreme now.

 

[Mirakledba]

Im confused. Why Did i get a score that ( i think) Is crappy? Compared to others with a 7870 and stuff, I see them get higher points then me.....I have NOTHING OC'd, all stock... Anyone?

 

[jeremyp79]

Try disabling your intel graphics and see how it does Mira

 

[Mirakledba]

Hm...I will try that in 15 minutes. Thanks!

 

[Mirakledba]

But I will re enable it so I can use my dual monitor but my MAIN monitor is connected to the GPU and having integrated on wont affect performance as i will only game on my main screen, right?

 

[jeremyp79]

No it shouldn't.

 

[Mirakledba]

FPS:
37.8

Score:
952

Min FPS:
12.9

Max FPS:
85.1

:-/ im sure it wasnt from intel HD. Probably just a better run...was hoping for a score of 1k :c


settings are same as before

Direct3D11
1080p 8Xaa Full screen
custom
ultra
extreme

 

[Lutfij]

You guys do know there are benchmark threads right?

That would be correct!

Unigine Valley 1.0 Benchmark Thread
Cinebench R15 Benchmark Thread

 

[Mirakledba]

Yes I knew that. Just too lazy to go there...Ill post mine there.

 

[azzazel_99]

This is with AA set to 8x which is max.

 

[jeremyp79]

Not much lower than my sli setup, i hit 1821. Kinda kicking myself for not just getting a 780ti instead of 2 770's

 

[azzazel_99]

I want to sli this thing in a year or so. Up next for me is mobo and cpu the. A second to sli.

 

[tiny voices]

I'm thinking about building a cheap/free portable build out of parts I have already.

Here is what I've got:

phenom 2 x4 965 BE
Gigabyte 78-lmt-s2p
1x4gb, and 2x 2gb sticks 1600mhz RAM. Only have 2 slots so will probably use the 4gb and one 2gb stick for 6gb total
EVGA gtx650
CX600

Need: HDD. Probably will pick up a micerocenter refurb 250gb one for $20
Also need a TINY case. I have an NZXT Vulcan but I want the smallest mATX case that can fit a standard GPU that is as cheap as possible. (I'm talking CHEAP. Like off brand, low quality cheap)


I love the idea of using older parts to build something that works. Honestly, I really like using a system that is low/mid range and trying to get the most out of it. It is much more fun than just having some overkill thing that can max everything in my opinion. This is the basis for this project. I have my main system for hardcore gaming, but I like the idea of this little thing being able to hold its own.

 

[Mirakledba]

Tiny - Go for it. Be sure to post pics though. Although, Can you SLI your 660ti with the 650?

 

[Onus]

Go for it indeed. I too believe it is not necessary to spend through the nose or have the latest and greatest in order to enjoy current games. I'm nowhere near as bad as Stick, but I've definitely bought upgrades I really didn't need.

The GTX650 is not capable of SLI, nor is the GTX650Ti or GTX750Ti.

 

[tiny voices]

Onus, I am looking for the smallest possible case that can handle a full size ATX PSU (cx600) and a standard width (non-low profile) GPU. The 650 I have is a shorty card but it uses a standard GPU bracket. It must also be mATX compatible.

If anyone has any ideas, let them fly. I am also open to a case with an included (non-ATX) PSU as long as it isn't awful. Something like Antec.

I love the idea of a slim DVD player style case but it seems that these do not fit my needs.

It also should be as cheap as possible.

 

[Lutfij]

Coolermaster N200 hands down and if you're picky about aesthetics maybe the Prodigy M