i would just get a 9800gx2 but it needs a pci express 8 pin connector?? my psu only has 2x 6 pin connectors and im worried a simple 6 to 8 pin converter wont work due to some loss of required electrics. :(
im not sure i can afford a new vid card + psu or new vid card + mobo. dam you...
I have a m2n32-sli motherboard with the nvidia 590 sli chipset. I am considering buying two 4850 vid cards for an xfire setup but am not sure if it will even work. Does anyone know for sure if it will or will not?
I ask because ive seen contradicting info on this subject and cannot find a...
I have a m2n32-sli motherboard, it has 2x pci-express x16 slots. I am considering buying two 4850 vid cards for a xfire setup but am not sure if a xfire setup will work on the 590 chipset. Does anyone know for sure if it will or will not?
6 week update.
all the nubers are the same as above. i am truly impressed. sub 40c at idle and low 50s at full load over 30 minutes done with only the faintest, barely noticeable hum.
heres hopin... if amd doesnt blow us all away with the bulldozer core im not so sure their future will be very bright. bulldozer seems to be amd's last chance to grab some major market share and make money at the same time.
the bulldozer core cpus are going to be extremely interesting to see in action. ive got a 6400 right now and couldnt be happier, paired with an 8800gtx there is nothing that my system cannot handle well. id say get the 6400, save your dough and get a bulldozer core when it hits the streets.
i could not be more pleased with the Xigmatek hdt-s1283. I have asus pc probe on and am looking at the numbers in absolute awe. my cpu is sitting at 36c my mb is 38c (reconfirmed readings with speedfan). the cpu fan is not noticable at all, unlike the zalman 9700 which sounded like a blowdryer...
today i went to my local frys and bought a zalman 9700 NT. i dl'ed asus probe II as well as speedfan ver 4.34 Im getting readings playing cod 4 on all max settings in game of
speed fan
tmp1 43c
tmp2 39c
tmp3 73c
pcprobe II
cpu 43c
mb 39c
its currently 23c amb
xclio case...
holy crap woodbutcher, youve been one of the most helpful and insightfull peeps ive run into on anand's forums, thank you. i used to be more active on these forums a couple years ago but gave up after i got so little actual help and so much damm flamage. and i cant believe i never thought to cut...
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