Recent content by Xarick

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    Upgrade from a gtx670

    I have a 8 gigs ddr3 2400 an intel 4670k at 4.3 and I am rocking a gtx 670 I need a decent gaming video card upgrade without breaking the bank. Right now on 1080, but would like hit 1440 when my monitor goes TU. it's 7 years old. Thoughts?
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    Upgrade audio card

    Currently using a xtreme gamer xf-fi card. I am getting a little tired of constantly having to "fix" it when something decides to hang it up, or the computer reboots. My MOBO has onboard 892. I was thinking about using that instead, but my son wants a new sound card for gaming. Is it worth...
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    So whats the play now? Stuck on 670

    The 980tis around me all seem to be $300+ Seems like a lot for a used card. Where do you find them for a reasonable price?
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    So whats the play now? Stuck on 670

    I have been eeking my 670 out for an extra year.. it would appear that was a mistake. I can no longer afford a 1070 which is what I had budgeted my cash for. I have gotten to where I can run things, but have to turn settings down.. am I out of PC gaming for a while? are there other options...
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    Time to do a little upgrading

    Already at 4.3ghz on the proc overclock and yes an SSD.
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    Time to do a little upgrading

    Not a lot of cash here. i5 4670k at 4.3hz 8gigs ddr3 at 2400mhz Nvidia 670 antec true power 750 xtreme gamer sound card gaming at 1080 with hopes for more later So.. my thinking is video card.. maybe 1070 or should I wait for vega... or should I go for a 480 and add 8 more gigs of ram? or...
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    Advice on Partitioning HD

    So My computer currently has an SSD running the OS and main programs. Plus I have a WD Black that I have used in a partitioned state of 750 and 250. I got a new 4TB HD and immediately split it into 2TB paritions. One for Games and one for media. I am now questioning the value of...
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    I need help trimming the fat new PC build

    okay I have got myself to this point which I think is good, but I am unsure on the mobo. Can someone advise me on that portion PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ SuperBiiz) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212...
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    I need help trimming the fat new PC build

    Yeah, I can't do MIRs because the budget is $1000. I don't have 6 months to wait to get that money back and I don't have the extra $200 it costs now to pay above the budget whilst I wait.
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    I need help trimming the fat new PC build

    So it will be for gaming. I live in the US There is no Microcenter (oregon here) I don't have a preference except I prefer intel for Procs This is for my Brother in law so I am unsure on OC.. he isn't that tech savy, but at some point I may boost him up. No current parts (Mouse and keyboard...
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    I need help trimming the fat new PC build

    This is what I got so far. I need to bring the total behind $1000: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wpx3Mp CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ SuperBiiz) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard: MSI Z97...
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    Anyone else noticing bad FPS in Diablo 3?

    Moving diablo 3 to an SSD was one of the best things I did. It likes to do a lot of loading. This helps a lot with the hitches that look like FPS drops, but are infact not.
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    DirectX 12

    I thought Nvidia was already doing this in Opengl which is why they have their own specific extensions.. and why games based on opengl run faster on nvidia hardware.
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    [GGPU.RU] 3GB of VRAM for Titanfall on highest settings

    Why is titanfall getting so much attention when hawken has been out for a long time.
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    [GGPU.RU] 3GB of VRAM for Titanfall on highest settings

    Or you can just turn a few settings down that have little visual impact and enjoy your card without upgrading. Most of us do that for many years.