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    Would a new GTX 760 be wasted on an older AMD motherboard?

    Thank you thank thank you!
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    Would a new GTX 760 be wasted on an older AMD motherboard?

    Oh, I spent a lot of time looking.
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    Would a new GTX 760 be wasted on an older AMD motherboard?

    Thanks folks. I put my friend's 760 in my system, after uninstalling the AMD drivers and cleaning the registry. Games seem a bit better, but the system is acting odd, and my USB ports are no longer working correctly. I suspect the AMD chipset drivers are unhappy. I can't find them anywhere...
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    Would a new GTX 760 be wasted on an older AMD motherboard?

    I have a PC Power and Cooling 750W. I also have a new unopened OCZ 850W gold rated, forget which model.
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    Would a new GTX 760 be wasted on an older AMD motherboard?

    My current GPU is a 5770.
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    Would a new GTX 760 be wasted on an older AMD motherboard?

    AMD 940 quad core CPU and 8GB of DDR2 800 I think. Not sure what else you would want. It doesn't seem AMD allows for separate download of chipset drivers for the board. That concerns me. I only see drivers bundled with video card drivers. The system has Windows 8.1 Pro. The motherboard is about...
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    Would a new GTX 760 be wasted on an older AMD motherboard?

    Anybody know how much performance I should expect to get using a new GTX 760 with an older AMD based motherboard? The board is an ASUS M3A78-T which uses the AMD 790GX/SB750 chipset and PCIe 2.0.
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    PNY Enthusiast Edition GTX 770 2GB = $309.98 +F/S @ Best Buy.com

    Link Me thinks I'll jump on this 4GB model.
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    Which ASUS Maximus VI for my son?

    I am building a new system that will become my son's first gaming rig. I have already have an i7 4770 and a GTX 760, as well as a case, SSD, HDD's and other necessary parts. I need a motherboard and memory. I am leaning ASUS Maximus VI series, but can't decide on the Gene, Hero, or possibly an...
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    Thoughts on upgrades for my system $500-$600 budget

    I'm in a very similar situation. I got the MSI GTX 760 that's on sale at Newegg (currently sold out) for $200. I think it's a better choice for power per dollar. Other 760's go on sale that are also cheaper than the 270X. And I'm a guy who can't remember the last time he didn't buy ATI/AMD. I am...
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    Finding a good inexpensive bluetooth mouse - harder than I expected

    Anybody have a suggestion for a decent Bluetooth mouse for use with my tablet? I am amazed at the slim pickings and prices at my favorite stores/sites.
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    Decided to sell PS4 when it comes and get 280X or GTX 770

    Sorry, I mentioned I was leaning towards the Asus 280X. Here it is at Amazon, never in stock: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER The link redirects to one for a lot more money that is in stock. Just click the link where it shows other new ones and you will see Amazon's...
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    Decided to sell PS4 when it comes and get 280X or GTX 770

    Well, so far not getting the offers I hoped I would get for the PS4. Maybe tomorrow they get better. Might mean I have to downgrade my expectations. As of now I am leaning towards the Asus 280X. Would like a 290, but unless news comes of better/quieter cards I won't go that route. The GTX 770...
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    Decided to sell PS4 when it comes and get 280X or GTX 770

    Good point. Very good point.
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    Decided to sell PS4 when it comes and get 280X or GTX 770

    Good point about about the game codes. I've actually done that in the past. I'd consider a 290 if the reviews weren't all panning the noise. If I knew models with cooling options were coming out I'd strongly consider it. I don't need a wisper quiet PC, but it is in a room with my TV so I don't...