Recent content by skoad-

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    CPU temps high all around, concerned...

    i7-920 OC'd 3150MHZ (21x150) 12GB corsair domm 2000 @ 1800MHZ 9-9-9-24 ATI 5850 OC'd 825/1100 GA-EX58-UD5 mobo ZALMAN CNPS9500 all copper So, getting concerned with my CPU temps. I was consistently idling at 65*C, full load was scratching 80-90*C..... yes very high. . . i know. Since I've been...
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    5850 to new $300 range card....

    It is 3D capable but i will not be using it for 3d. It is the Acer GD235HZbid. Got it strictly for 2d @ 120hz 1080p I've never done a multigpu setup, but I just now started to browse around prices on 5850's and it actually might be a decent idea to pick up a 2nd. Can get recerts/open...
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    5850 to new $300 range card....

    k, will probably look into OC'ing the 5850 then. Processor as well, but not sure how the mobo will fare. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128362 The only few things that worry me about a dual card setup at this point is; for one, not sure it's going to fit my current case. I...
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    5850 to new $300 range card....

    so no garauntee it can be unlocked if i pickup a new 6950? Do you mean - cannot unlock at all? or just missing the dual bios?
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    5850 to new $300 range card....

    Currently have a 5850 1gb, no OC. Looking to squeeze some more frames out, currently have 120hz monitor on the way so more fps the better to get the benefit from the monitor. Anywho, whilst looking it seems the 2gb 6950 with shader unlock is all the rage @ $260 after rebate. . . So should I...