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Forum: The Front Page Headlines 04-11-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,000
Posted By Cecil
I got three 7870s a short while ago when the...

I got three 7870s a short while ago when the coins were $70 or so and parts for a build. Started my new job, and havent had time to put it together. If I did, I would have pulled 1200Mhash for two...
Forum: First & Third Person Shooters 04-03-2013, 04:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 549
Posted By Cecil
Surround really isnt that nice. 2560 res is...

Surround really isnt that nice. 2560 res is better imo. Surround screens may be 1920x1080, but they look like 960x1080 stretched out.


I have no problem running maxed settings, FXAA 2560x1440...
Forum: The Front Page Headlines 04-03-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 242
Posted By Cecil
Waiting for EA to pick up the future titles, and...

Waiting for EA to pick up the future titles, and ruin them all.
Forum: The Front Page Headlines 04-03-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 3,414
Posted By Cecil
You using both cards or one? Xfire doesnt work...

You using both cards or one? Xfire doesnt work yet.

I did have issues with 7870s before that wouldnt stay at max load. Could be defective.
Forum: General Benchmarks 03-29-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,511
Posted By Cecil
Really busy for the next couple weeks with a new...

Really busy for the next couple weeks with a new job. Will update this when I can.
Forum: AMD Processors 03-28-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 633
Posted By Cecil
CPU wont bottleneck, and adding a 7950 on a 4x...

CPU wont bottleneck, and adding a 7950 on a 4x PCIe 2.0 slot when its a 3.0 card would effect its performance.

Your PSU is fine for two cards.


However, at 1080P, you should already be getting...
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-28-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 6,447
Posted By Cecil
B2 is GPU related. Either bad vid card, PCIe slot...

B2 is GPU related. Either bad vid card, PCIe slot is broken, or bent pins under the CPU.

Likely guess is something is up with the vid card. Lots of reports of people killing their vid cards when...
Forum: The Front Page Headlines 03-27-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 3,414
Posted By Cecil
By Ultra do you mean Very High, or is there an...

By Ultra do you mean Very High, or is there an unlockable ultra setting?

Took some SSs, but have to wait and resize them since they are more then 1920.


At 1080P, I dont see how you have trouble...
Forum: The Front Page Headlines 03-27-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 3,414
Posted By Cecil
FWIW, Ive been playing Very High FXAA 2560x1440...

FWIW, Ive been playing Very High FXAA 2560x1440 for about 4-5 hours now, and frames stay around 30FPS with my 670 at 1200/7000. Completely playable.
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-26-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 6,447
Posted By Cecil
A 360 would have the same cooling potential for...

A 360 would have the same cooling potential for just the CPU. For future reference more rad area doesn't equal lower temps, it equals more heat load capacity. Once you are past the heat load of the...
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-26-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 6,447
Posted By Cecil
Wait, I must be blind. Just realized you have two...

Wait, I must be blind. Just realized you have two 480 rads per loop. I thought the one per loop was way overkill already.
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-24-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 340
Posted By Cecil
Fans at 800RPM, playing Crysis 3 for about 2...

Fans at 800RPM, playing Crysis 3 for about 2 hours very high FXAA 2560x1440 with the 670 at 1200Mhz, the card topped at 45C, CPU 4.5Ghz 1.225V topped at 62C.
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-24-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 758
Posted By Cecil
I have a set rate electric bill. Wont increase my...

I have a set rate electric bill. Wont increase my costs at all.
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-24-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 758
Posted By Cecil
I can sell the cards and games for more then I...

I can sell the cards and games for more then I paid, so I figured Id run them till its not worth it anymore, then sell them. $134 for the mobo was the most over priced item in the build though.
Forum: Product Reviews - Written By Members 03-24-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,044
Posted By Cecil
Having a bum 670 really sucks. Temps havent...

Having a bum 670 really sucks. Temps havent passed 37C, but it still wont run 1250Mhz. Power usage is only up to 85% as well. Really needs some voltage.
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-24-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 6,447
Posted By Cecil
http://www.amazon.com/CB-FRPAN-Individually-Sleeve...

http://www.amazon.com/CB-FRPAN-Individually-Sleeved-Speaker-Premium/dp/B003ZDNXZI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1364160690&sr=8-4&keywords=nzxt+sleeved+cables
Forum: Product Reviews - Written By Members 03-24-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,044
Posted By Cecil
80 was at 4.7. 64 is 4.5. Ivy sky rockets in...

80 was at 4.7. 64 is 4.5.

Ivy sky rockets in temps after 1.3v.
Forum: Product Reviews - Written By Members 03-23-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,044
Posted By Cecil
Increasing pump speed to 2500RPM didnt help the...

Increasing pump speed to 2500RPM didnt help the temps any.
Forum: Product Reviews - Written By Members 03-23-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,044
Posted By Cecil
CPU maxes 2C cooler then before. Adding another...

CPU maxes 2C cooler then before. Adding another rad is really just for cooling more things, and taking longer to reach the max temp.
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-23-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 340
Posted By Cecil
http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/showthread.p...

http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/showthread.php?t=368330

The best plug and play cooler on the market.

With the side panel on, fans at 800RPM, and sitting 3ft away, I do not hear the pump, and...
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-23-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 340
Posted By Cecil
The Swiftech H220 + MCW-80 + XSPC EX240...

The Swiftech H220 + MCW-80 + XSPC EX240 Crossflow. Would have went with another Swiftech rad, but the crossflow cut down on tubing length, and made it so water goes down, then up, not down/up/down/up.
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-23-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 340
Posted By Cecil
Water Arc

Finally finished my silent gaming build. Calling it Water Arc since its in a Fractal Arc Midi R2.
Been spending the last couple months changing part by part to qet it quiet as possible. Finally...
Forum: Product Reviews - Written By Members 03-23-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,044
Posted By Cecil
Im wondering if the MCW-80 caused it to be hard...

Im wondering if the MCW-80 caused it to be hard to bleed. Since its such a restrictive block, and its right after the pump/block. I can feel the out tube from the pump vibrate, but feel nothing from...
Forum: Product Reviews - Written By Members 03-23-2013, 03:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,044
Posted By Cecil
They do advanced RMA, they send you the new one,...

They do advanced RMA, they send you the new one, then you send the old one back.

I cant tell a difference between the old one and the RMA one. I did notice the pump is much quieter when not attached...
Forum: Product Reviews - Written By Members 03-22-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,044
Posted By Cecil
:confused: With the H220. One thing Ive now...

:confused:

With the H220.


One thing Ive now noticed with the Helix fans, is that when they are in a vertical position, they rub. When horizontal or flat, they are ok, but when standing up or at...
Forum: Product Reviews - Written By Members 03-22-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,044
Posted By Cecil
Just got the replacement kit today. Im going to...

Just got the replacement kit today. Im going to test the one I had vs the new one to see if there is a variance between samples, or if my pump hindered it at all. Then doing the expansion tonight....
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-22-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 758
Posted By Cecil
I have a set rate electric bill. Only thing I...

I have a set rate electric bill. Only thing I have to worry about is flipping a breaker.

Picked up the B93 and a Zerotherm ZT-10D for $55.
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-22-2013, 06:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 758
Posted By Cecil
Bitcoin Rig

With the increase in bitcoin prices lately, I decided to throw something together.
Also, I need to clear out the gaming potential of my HTPC to make room for more storage, and to quiet it down some...
Forum: The Front Page Headlines 03-21-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 905
Posted By Cecil
These are the same rumors that went around for...

These are the same rumors that went around for the PS3 and 360. It wont happen. They would lose too much of the customer base, and gamefly/gamestop/etc wouldn't be able to stay in business.

Id bet...
Forum: Product Reviews - Written By Members 03-20-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,044
Posted By Cecil
The 680s were idle, while the CPU was stressed...

The 680s were idle, while the CPU was stressed the same as the other rigs they tested. Only difference was having the cards in the loop adding their idle heat.
Forum: Product Reviews - Written By Members 03-20-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,044
Posted By Cecil
Thats the vid I was talking about. The 680s arent...

Thats the vid I was talking about. The 680s arent loaded.

In the rig with the 7970s, dont know. I would guess xfire works windowed, probably an older driver that didnt.


Ill have mine together...
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-20-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 6,447
Posted By Cecil
Just wanting to avoid some confusion about the...

Just wanting to avoid some confusion about the delta thing. No one is thinking that the CPU core temps are going to be within a few degrees of ambient, or even ten or so are they? The delta is the...
Forum: Product Reviews - Written By Members 03-20-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,044
Posted By Cecil
The 680s are at idle during that test. While...

The 680s are at idle during that test.

While gaming, you would be able to get away with two cards and the CPU, but adding another rad would help a lot.

Stuff I ordered for...
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-20-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 6,447
Posted By Cecil
You can remove the grey rubber pieces in the...

You can remove the grey rubber pieces in the corners if you wanted.
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-20-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 6,447
Posted By Cecil
I wasnt saying you recomended the stuff to him, I...

I wasnt saying you recomended the stuff to him, I knew you didnt. Like I said, I was just pointing out he didnt need to worry about the loop not being enough as its overkill.

WD, Ive been going...
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-19-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 6,447
Posted By Cecil
No, I meant one 480 rad would have been plenty by...

No, I meant one 480 rad would have been plenty by its self in real world use. Playing a came is going to load the CPU to around 75w, maybe. GPUs would be about 450w. His delta would be higher then...
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-18-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 6,447
Posted By Cecil
At a certain point the bottleneck will be the...

At a certain point the bottleneck will be the transfer of heat from the die to IHS to water block. A single 480 would really have been enough for all of it.
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-17-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 6,447
Posted By Cecil
Coming together nicely. Case is massive....

Coming together nicely. Case is massive. Surprised a case of that price doesnt have rubber grommets in the wire cut outs.

I scratched my copper theme build. Wasnt happy with the board, or the...
Forum: Product Reviews - Written By Members 03-16-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,044
Posted By Cecil
I believe the stand alone pump/block would be...

I believe the stand alone pump/block would be priced about $100, but dont know for sure. Its $40 short of the AD2, which is enough to make it worth it to not go for the AD2, but also not so much to...
Forum: Product Reviews - Written By Members 03-16-2013, 12:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,044
Posted By Cecil
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http://www.otcmarkets.com/financialReportViewer?id=100979
Forum: The Front Page Headlines 03-14-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 447
Posted By Cecil
http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/150785-samsung-g...

http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/150785-samsung-galaxy-s4-emerges


Bigger 1080P display, 8 core processor, 2GB ram, 13mp camera, up to 128GB storage. Better upgrade from S3 then S3 was to...
Forum: Product Reviews - Written By Members 03-14-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,044
Posted By Cecil
Just got to be careful about the board used....

Just got to be careful about the board used. Someone tried it on the Asrock ITX Z77, and it blocked a ram slot unless using ultra low profile ram.

I got an XSPC EX240 crossflow, and MCW-80 to add in...
Forum: Product Reviews - Written By Members 03-14-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,044
Posted By Cecil
The pump is the only real difference. Its the...

The pump is the only real difference. Its the first pump designed by Swiftech.

3 year warranty on all parts, regardless if you expand on it or not.
Forum: Great Deals 03-14-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 236
Posted By Cecil
Must have sold out already. Maybe check back...

Must have sold out already. Maybe check back later and see if they pop back in.
Forum: Great Deals 03-14-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 236
Posted By Cecil
Corsair Refurb Clearance Half Off Cases

http://www.corsair.com/us/outlet-store/outlet-cases.html

use the promo : spring2013


Shipping is high, but for me 650D - $100 shipped, 800D $140 shipped etc.
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-13-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 6,447
Posted By Cecil
Yeah, as you have said, any other X79 will just...

Yeah, as you have said, any other X79 will just be a side grade for your needs.

If I had a buyer for my setup, Id consider it if I could find a cheap CPU to go with it.
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-13-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 6,447
Posted By Cecil
No, I stopped a long time ago. Had gotten an SS,...

No, I stopped a long time ago.
Had gotten an SS, but when I moved, new house wiring sucks, and couldnt handle it all. Plus trying to find new/more work. Im happy with having a good daily gamer and...
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-13-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 6,447
Posted By Cecil
Ill copy over some comments I made elsewhere,...

Ill copy over some comments I made elsewhere, between the Sabertooth and UD5H (the UD3H that I got later performed the same as the UD5H).
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-13-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 6,447
Posted By Cecil
I doubt the Gig would hold you back at all in...

I doubt the Gig would hold you back at all in OCing, especially with water.
I had a lower end Z77X-UD3 a while back, and it out performed the Z77 Sabertooth in OCing and clock for clock efficiency....
Forum: Project / Build Logs 03-13-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 6,447
Posted By Cecil
Who was it that said that? Most review sites...

Who was it that said that? Most review sites really dont know what they are doing. Id check around XS, OCA, and the other places that have users who know what they are doing. Or talk to lsdmeasap at...
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