Recent content by just_sum_dude

Thanks for the feedback. Nim

When I shut my computer on/off my Power Supply gives off an audible click. I've never had a power supply that's done that before but then my previous PSU was a 6 year old Corsair so what do I know? Is this normal behavior or should I start screaming bloody murder at my retailer for a...

Oddly enough I've convinced myself to buy a new case. NXZT H4400 Just look at that. Motherboard cutout so I can install the hsf in the case, cable management galore, so much cooling, and no useless optical drive. And just look at it! Nim

I have an Antec 900 (1) from my last build (2008). I'm getting ready to build a new rig and I'm debating whether or not to replace the case. If anyone would come up with a really compelling reason why I should replace the old girl, I'd really appreciate the feedback...

Isn't the XFX card $50.00 more than the Diamond card? - Nim

http://www.guru3d.com/article/battlefield-3-vga-and-cpu-performance-benchmark-test/7 Low Quality settings still look pretty good. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-9.html 1680x1050 looks pretty good, though I'd say that you'd benefit from a GPU...

Just an update: Currently stable @ 3.33GHz, pretty well satisfied, don't expect I'll push it any farther. Settings: Thanks for the advice/links/etc. - Nim

I had a fair experience with Corsair. TX750 went tits up. RMA request was accepted within 24 hours. They had received my PSU within a week. Cannot honestly remember how long it took to receive the replacement part, but I'm getting the impression that it took a reasonable amount of time...

http://www.techspot.com/review/458-battlefield-3-performance/page7.html This review would seem to indicate that you will be fine with a Q6600 clocked 3.3GHz or somewhere abouts. Minimum FPS really doesn't drop off until you get to the Dual-Core processors. While it doesn't specifically...

That's interesting. Which motherboard were you using? - Nim

B is the 333Mhz Strap, D is the 400Mhz Strap, and I don't really care what the other two are. 266Mhz and 233Mhz I'd imagine. Regardless, I am already running it 1:1.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-13.html I think you'll be fine with the Q6600 for a while there champ.

Why should I want to use the B-Strap as opposed to the D-Strap? From what I've read about Loadline Calibration, there's no real consensus on whether or not it's a "good thing". I have a feeling that 3.60GHz is going to be unattainable for me. I'm not comfortable pushing the VCore very far...

New settings, still 3.20GHz. Might increase the Vcore and pop the multi up to 9x, haven't decided yet. - Nim

Thanks guys. I've got it stable (6+ hours in OCCT) at 3.2GHz right now, spent a couple hours last night trying to get 3.3GHz stable, no such luck however. I think I'd be happy with 3.3GHz or 3.4GHz, but it's going to require some more trial and error. It's G0 stepping, just for the record...