The Computer Megathread

[steve5451]

Yes it is more powerful out of the box, but it has auto overclocking built in. With even clock speeds, the 7970 is pretty much neck and neck.

Are you saying that you're getting better price/performance with NVidia with the 680? :o

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[SPooK]

Are you saying that you're getting better price/performance with NVidia with the 680? :o

Yes

[SPooK]

Yes it is more powerful out of the box, but it has auto overclocking built in. With even clock speeds, the 7970 is pretty much neck and neck.

It doesn't mean that you can't manually overclock it. I'm pretty sure you can. Also its about $50 cheaper than the current standing 7970.
So all in all, its better price to performance, and its drivers are still fresh. Wait till the drivers start updating and then we will see a larger difference.

[Ethan]

Are you saying that you're getting better price/performance with NVidia with the 680? :o

At the moment, yes. But, AMD has yet to react with their prices

[Ethan]

It doesn't mean that you can't manually overclock it. I'm pretty sure you can. Also its about $50 cheaper than the current standing 7970.
So all in all, its better price to performance, and its drivers are still fresh. Wait till the drivers start updating and then we will see a larger difference.

Yes you can manually overclock it. That's what I was saying, with overclocked matching clock speeds, the cards are about equal. However most of the current reviews are out-of-the-box, where the 680 is superior due to it's auto OC thing that dynamically changed clock speeds.

[Talent74]

I want to upgrade my computer. I have a decent CPU (I think), but a stuffty GPU. Here's my specs:

Operating System:Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
System Manufacturer: eMachines
Model: EL 1352G
AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 220 Processor (2 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 2048MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
GPU Name: NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Approximate Total Memory: 889MB

I'm unsure how to upgrade it because of how small the tower is. I just want a setup that can run games decently. Nothing too expensive.

[steve5451]

Your CPU would be a bottlenecking (holding back) your graphic cards power, but you can still upgrade to a certain extent without replacing your CPU.

[Talent74]

Your CPU would be a bottlenecking (holding back) your graphic cards power, but you can still upgrade to a certain extent without replacing your CPU.

How would I do that?

[suburb]

Just wondering for the hell of it would someone see just how good my mac is after 4 years this September of use.




Don't be fooled entirely by my GPU it actually only uses 256 mb of that memory for games and what not.

[SPooK]

How would I do that?

Buy a new CPU.

[Nickelob Ultra]

Don't be fooled entirely by my GPU it actually only uses 256 mb of that memory for games and what not.

FYI it says "1000 MB" because it shares with your system's RAM.  It has 256MB dedicated though but will use your system's if necessary.


also came buckets for the 680.  Anyone want to buy my 460 768MB when I can get a 680?  Only $100 and it works great still.  I also have a 1.5TB HDD that works too, goes for $100 as well.

Oh stuff PCI E 3.0?  Will that work with 2.0 and will I notice a difference?

[Talent74]

Buy a new CPU.

I don't know what kind of CPU or what GPU to buy because the case is so loving small. I don't think the cards might fit. I've also heard stuff about limits with the PSU. Any recommendations?

[steve5451]

I don't know what kind of CPU or what GPU to buy because the case is so loving small. I don't think the cards might fit. I've also heard stuff about limits with the PSU. Any recommendations?

CPU will fit no matter what because it's only like 2.5x2.5 inches, assuming it's the right socket. An AM2+ or AM3 CPU will fit.

[SpreadsPlague]

someone buy my 580 so I can buy a 680 pls ;-;

[steve5451]

someone buy my 580 so I can buy a 680 pls ;-;

I will give you 25 bucks for it