Recent content by gunfighterAK

the core i5 CPUs on laptops are dual core with HT. I recommend getting the entry level i7 laptop CPU, its a real quad core.

Hey guys, Don't know if someone mentioned this but there is a poll on over at overclock net about the black screens and the memory manufacturer. The OP suspects a link with the BIOS and the memory brand. poll link http://www.overclock.net/t/1441349/290-290x-black-screen-poll I'm curious about...

Didn't buy them yet but already got a lot of the parts for a new water cooled system and ordered the water blocks. Will be quite mad just to put it together and have bf4 stuttering around

I'm curious how all this will pan out. Was just about to purchase 2 290s

Almost bought 2 evga 780 hydro coppers on amazon! Glad I had the patience to wait for 290 results. Now I wonder if nvidia will drop 780s to 430usd maybe?

If you can't find another system to test it in then I would be returning the card since it just doesn't as intended. There shouldn't be any motherboard exceptions.

are you running the card on stock cooler or did you already put on the EK water block on it?

Best decision is to wait mid Nov, prices will settle and we will see whats available. 780 is tempting, a quality product but the 290x is like a wild card never know what kind of performance mantle will bring

This is interesting as Im also planning to WC 2 GPUs for noise. Please let us know what you chose and the results? :-) I'm thinking of getting a xspc 280mm rad for gtx770 or r9 280s in a corsair 650d. Think I have to add another rad...

Thanks! Going to research this monitor before pulling the trigger

Hey guys I'm also thinking of jumping on a IPS/PLS monitor. From what I understand Qnix has a 1440p monitor which can be overclocked to 100hz? Are there any downsides side effects? Also is the OC a simple procedure. Right now I'm running a benq 120hz gaming monitor.

Is it possible to even maintain a average of 100fps then with current CPUs at 1080? with a few dips to 80s

[H] should test SLI and xfire setups at 1080p and see which cards can sustain close to 120fps at max eye candy. From what I remember just because a card can run 40fps at 4k doesn't mean it will even reach close to 100fps at 1080 due to many other factors at play.

I strongly support this post! Coming from 100hz CRT CS 1 days it was the best upgrade I made moving to a 120hz LCD. I don't see my self ever going back to 60hz. On topic, less than 120 fps is very noticeable in FPShooters. Also, the more fps you aim for the damn crossfire micro stutter is...

I know how you feel. Own a 5970, hate every bit of it. Especially on 120hz monitor. About to grab a 290x or 770 SLI