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    Will I see an increase in performance with new GPU?

    Cheers guys. I've had to down size from a full tower to a laptop so just wanted a gauge of where I would be at.
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    Will I see an increase in performance with new GPU?

    Hi All, Just ordered a gaming laptop which comes with a GeForce GTX 765M and Intel Core i7 4700HQ. Will I see tangible differences between over the 5850 I've been using? Thanks.
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    i7-4610m vs i7-4700MQ

    Cheers guys for the replies. I used to be up to date the CPU market place up until about 2007 (Q6600 time) Ive settled on the quad but the laptop I'm getting is coming with i7 4700HQ. What the difference between the QM?
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    i7-4610m vs i7-4700MQ

    Hey Looking at building a gaming laptop and I know these days more and more games are taking advantage of more physical cores. I game (BF3) and do a bit of VMware but was wondering if to go with the 4610's higher frequency (3ghz) or the 4700MQ's number of cores (4/8 threads) Cheers guys
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    Can i7 860 still cut it for gaming?

    Hi Guys, I've had it three years and usually run at 3.4 with some slight voltage increases. I've currently got it running at stock but I was thinking of upgrading my 5850 to a 660 Ti but I didn't want to be held back by my CPU. I game alot with BF3 and Flight Sim, only have a 22 inch...
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    Looking at GTX 660TI 2048MB - Worth it?

    I started buying from them when I got my old FX-51 chip from there. Been fine ever since?
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    Looking at GTX 660TI 2048MB - Worth it?

    http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-173-GW&groupid=701&catid=1914 I play a lot of BF3/CIV5 Currently using a 5850 but I'd like a little more juice as it's 3 years old + Is the performance jump worth it?
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    Gran Turismo 6 coming out this fall, allegedly

    Hopefully the framerate is sorted in the final version. I do like the physics but it seems like both the leaf/370z both handle the same?! For me the series peaked around GT4 - Top graphics, 800+ cars, real world tracks, decent career mode. Sony:dont make me jump to Forza
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    Upgrade for 5850?

    I was thinking perhaps this; http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-297-AS Will I see a noticeable improvement ? I play bf3, civ 5
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    Upgrade for 5850?

    I have about £100 spare and would like to get an upgrade on the current card. Years gone by I use to follow the GPU market like a hawk but not anymore. Can anyone recommend me a card for that price? not fussed on ATI/Nvidia Thanks
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    Remote Desktop Keeps Reappearing

    I'd just get rid of Norton 360. Complete bloatware and no need for it
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    Test Boosters

    The best test boosters going are Clomid and HCG. How you get your hands on them is another thing. There's a lot of OTC test boosters which do nothing which sell for stupid amounts. I think one which did show promise was 'Pink Magic' but that has been discontinued. There also seems to be a buzz...
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    Question about rehab after ACL reconstruction surgery

    I'm in the same about as Virtualmike. Have been walking on the injury for 16 months and finally decided to get it sorted, go for surgery next month. I’ve spent an age researching rehab and how best to recover. I have booked 3 weeks off work to make sure I get the rest and rehab I need. At...
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    Performance jump going from 8gb to 16gb

    I'm tempted but it would have to be a weekend job re-installing everything. I usually build in 4 year cycles, this rig is now 2.5 years old. I was thinking the slight ram upgrade now then a video card upgrade. I had an ssd in mind for my next rig, hopefully cheaper bigger SSD's
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    Performance jump going from 8gb to 16gb

    Well an SSD is a little out of my price range , the 16GB of ram is only £70. My board only supports up to PC3-12800 I believe
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    Performance jump going from 8gb to 16gb

    Hi Guys, Looking for a cheap upgrade, I use VMware workstation for a test domain and game quite a bit on BF3/Civ5. My question is how much of an improvement would going from 8gb to 16gb be? My MB only support - DDR3 Dual-Channel - PC3-12800 Cheers Guys
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    Best 16GB bundle?

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    Best 16GB bundle?

    I'm looking to swap out my current 8GB and buy 16GB 1600 Mhz ram I'm not sure if my board support higher spec ram but I know it's limited to dual channel Any thoughts about which option to go for ? OCUK is my usual vender 1. GeIL EVO Corsa 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual...
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    Am I right in thinking...(CPU upgrade question)

    lehtv, 27C Idle and 62c load after 4 hours of stress testing. I need to play with voltages, was thinking of going to 16GB of ram just to complicate things, may get the ram then try to get back to 3.4 and call it a day.
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    Am I right in thinking...(CPU upgrade question)

    That my current motherboard doesn't support a higher rated CPU than the one I already have? I was thinking about a cheap CPU upgrade but after some brief research it appears I'm already running the best 1156 has to offer? Also what is the best safe OC I can achieve with this chip? Last...
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    Upgrade from Radeon HD 5850..Options?

    I may just hang fire then. I usually build a new rig every 3 years and this one is coming up to 2, so may just get the new card when I rebuild everything. Cheers fellas
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    Upgrade from Radeon HD 5850..Options?

    Not sure my PSU would support a second GPU. I used to follow the GPU market quite closely but I've been too busy in recent years. I may hang fire then, I just wanted a few more fps in BF3
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    Upgrade from Radeon HD 5850..Options?

    Is there nothing I can get for around the 150 mark that won't bring me improvements?
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    Upgrade from Radeon HD 5850..Options?

    I'm looking for an upgrade on my 5850. Play BF3 quite a bit and something around the £150 mark is what I am aiming for. I'm a bit out of the loop but I was looking at these three cards; Sapphire HD 6850 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card - £143.99 inc VAT XFX HD 6870 1024MB...
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    7800 GTX upgrade - Options?

    Worth a look ? He's looking at either a GTX -550Ti or a 6850 http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/...roductId=43821
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    7800 GTX upgrade - Options?

    Hi Guys, Quick question; A colleague of mine has an old set up which he is planning on upgrading (CPU +MB +Ram) He is hoping to keep his beloved 7800 GTX 512 but I think he would need to upgrade it to play the likes of BF3 + any games from the last 2 years + Well, when I say ‘think’...
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    Help me squeeze a I7 860 (OC attempt)

    I'm really after 3.2Ghz, its a nice middle ground, I don't like to stress it too much Going to attempt the settings I set out above tonight , if anyone has any tips let me know !
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    Help me squeeze a I7 860 (OC attempt)

    whats the best I can hope for on stock voltages ?
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    Help me squeeze a I7 860 (OC attempt)

    Hi Guys, Last overclock was a Q6600 to 2.8Ghz on stock. Now I just want to run these settings past you before I attempt. I game a lot and play with VMware a bit so any extra Mhz will help me. My research suggests the following; Under AI Tweaker, set AI Overclock to manual and BCLK...
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    700 Watt PSU ok for 2X 5850's?

    Cheers guys for all the input, yeah I may upgrade the PSU as well as grab another 5850. Alternatively I may just hang on and wait for the next gen and go single card.
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    700 Watt PSU ok for 2X 5850's?

    Thinking of getting a second card and going crossfire. Any issues with my current PSU ? Cheers Guys, Moved to PSU forum. Super Moderator BFG10K.
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    Now a good time to invest in Apple?

    That's what I need to decide....Have they peaked? If I'm honest Im not even a fan of apple, but I understand there attraction....I just don't know if this momentum can be sustained or really improved on. Then again they had strong shipments last Q...Hmmm
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    Now a good time to invest in Apple?

    I've been toying with the idea for a while and with Mr Jobs currently off it maybe a good time to buy? My hunch is that he's going to be fine which would help give the stock a bump and with the Ipad 2 and Iphone 5 coming this spring/summer its only good news ?
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    Worth an upgrade from a 5850?

    Yeah its just I've been out of the hardware loop compared to my earlier years. I like to buy in 3 year cycles, but with games like Civ 5 with massive maps I do get lag (although that maybe ram dependant). Also I'd like to be in good sted for BF3 Think I'll see how I am after the next pay...
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    Worth an upgrade from a 5850?

    Any thoughts ?
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    Worth an upgrade from a 5850?

    My case runs pretty cool anyway and in the UK ambient temps arnt that high (I usually leave the window open) I was looking at this ; http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=56&subcat=411 Thoughts? Does the extra power cable and Crossfire connector come with it ?
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    Worth an upgrade from a 5850?

    Think I'll get another 5850 then ! Should last me for a year or two. Any suggestions?
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    Worth an upgrade from a 5850?

    I've never done SLI or crossfire before, I just need ANY 5850 and the bridge connector right ?
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    Worth an upgrade from a 5850?

    Can I expect major gains by getting the ATI Radeon HD 6950 Crossfire Bundle? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...tid=56&subcat= I game alot and am quite looking forward to BF3 etc Cheers,