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    Watercooling for MSI gtx 760?

    I've been running an AIO system on my GTX680 for the last 2+ years. I highly recommend them, however, you need to add heastsinks to VRMs. Easy enough to tell where you need them, just look for what the factory heatsink has cooling (pads?) and , excluding memory(which really needs no cooling) and...
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    R9 390X Cooling

    I've got a pair of R9 290's with Kraken G10/AIO's in a modded NZXT Source case. The CPU is also cooled by an AIO. Both R9 290's draw through the front, CPU draws from back. 2 - 140's draw air out on top of case. It's not that hard, people........
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    R9 270X or GTX 760

    R9 280 is the best for the $, by far.
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    Best Gaming GPU for $350 or Less

    Running R9 290 on 2560x1440@1040/1500. Runs EVERYTHING I throw at it @ 70+FPS with everything turned on......BTW, picked this up on ebay for $200. Was a stock card, so I installed a cheap Thermatake Pro AIO using a Kraken G10. Picked up R9 290 VRM heatsinks for $14 at the Egg. Run at stock...
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    Think I'm screwed

    If it has 2 PCIe connecter...then you NEED both hooked up, otherwise....no video! FYI do you have a PCIe to molinex adapter - card usually comes with 1. Try using it - if you have - to connect to other PCIe connector. Might solve your problems - at least you should get video signal.... If you...
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    Buy R9 290/780 now or wait for new generation in 2 months?

    Picked up a used r9 290 on ebay for $215.00. Got a Krakin G10 for $25.00(onsale $30 normal)and GELID Solutions CL-R9290-01-A R9 290 Series VRM Cooling Enhancement Kit from the egg for $14.00. Already had a AIO to use, now have quiet R9 290 @1040/1500 - with no throttling.......
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    GeForce GTX 750 ti vs Radeon R9 270

    I know this is a bit off subject, but you can get an exceptional deals on HD7950's on ebay...just picked up one(Gigabyte Windforce) for $90 shipped. Yea...uses more power but......
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    770 vs. 280x to replace misbehaving MSI 670

    OK, here's something to consider. Bought a XFX R9 290 off ebay for $210. Bought a Kraken g10 for $30 and Giel heatsink set for $14. Had an old thermaltake Water AIO. Runs 1040/1550 @60c and is very quiet....... Just a thought.......
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    Ghetto Water Mod: Taming Crossfire R290s

    No...you are wrong. I've got the rev. 1 and you need to do serious mods to it. While the screwholes look like they are close, they are not. The front of the fins need to be ground off AND the contact point is too small, making you grind off each side to sit flat.....Got a rev 2 i'm gonna replace...
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    Just recieved email from NZXT....mine shipped!
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    HD6950 2gb or GTX650tiboost1gb

    What everyone else said......HD7850....
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    Probably not.....
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    For those looking for a good deal for an AIO system for this bracket: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106189 Large 120 radiator; fans suck; $40 after rebate
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    Um..absolutely I changed the fans. The Antec 620 controls the fan with a 3 pin connection. I use fans that max out at 1000 rpm. They are inaudable. That's why both systems run about 65C onder full usage - not counting Furmark(I Don't use). I will be using a Thermatake Water 2.0 on my R9...
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    One of the great things about this is you can get a quiet fan. I run fans on both my GTX680 & HD7970 at 800 - 1000 rpm..... very quiet but still runs under 65C overclocked.Yes, you can run a faster fan and get lower temps...your choice. Both have been running great for over a year.
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    Well....yes, you do need to tighten it, but not much more than handtighten if using a bracket. Overtighting will warp the card around the socket. That's why the ziptie method works well, you can't overtighten...short of putting your foot on the card and pulling with all you might...
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    People have been doing the ziptie thing for years now. Fact is, the worse thing you can do with these is OVERTIGHTEN them....Yes, it's a bit of a fine line.... again check out that video I linked to 6 posts ago. What is done in that video is the same as the bracket does, just without a fan but...
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    I've been running an original HD7970 for over a year using a Antec 620 and Dwoods adapterplate. I run 1050/1500 24-7 and never go over 60C - could be much less BUT I want it quiet - make that silent. The shims work great, btw. Just remember to only put a very small amount of paste, just a dot!
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    Many have a AIO already......I did. Also, you can find a compatable AIO for under $50 if you shop...so many different ones out there. While some here think you need a 140-280 AIO to run R9/770/780. you don't. Just look for reviews on the Arctic Hybrid cooler - same thing. As far as getting...
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    I'm sorry, but he never mentioned H100i........
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    Thought I'd give this a try for the VRMs..... http://www.frozencpu.com/products/13532/vid-170/Gelid_Icy_Vision_Enhancement_Kit_-_AMD_6900_Series.html I doubt the holes line up.......zipties are your friend! Still waiting on G10........
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    Dwood did.....but he's gone. So the answer is no.....sorry
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    no shim needed got R9 290/X
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    http://www.legitreviews.com/nzxt-kraken-g10-gpu-water-cooler-review-on-an-amd-radeon-r9-290x_130344 Legit Reviews of Kracken G10 installed on a R9 290X. No overclocking, but check out the temps........and there are no heatsinks on the VRMs or memory........
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    No heatsinks nor thermal compound. You can get a set of heatsinks(with removable thermal glue) for $14 here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arctic-Cooling-VR005-VGA-Heatsink-/170844005295?pt=US_Video_Card_GPU_Cooling&hash=item27c718a3af If you don't have any decent thermal compound around, well...
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    While I feel the smaller kits from asetek will work fine - that's what Arctic Cooling is using on their Hybrid cooler, if you want a a system with a larger radiator you can find brand new AMD FX water cooling systems for $60 shipped on ebay......I may get one of these just because it's AMD...
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    Be more than happy to....
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    See above......
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    For those who feel a low end AIO will not cool a R9 290: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D44pXi9Cjkg FYI final stats: 1170@ stock voltage 38C idle 51C load Installation with Zip ties...very ugly, worth the cost of the mount for the looks......AND.... It's SILENT!!!
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    new bracket for GPU liquid cooling

    I just ordered one of these for my new R9 290. I have used dwood's version on both a GTX680 and a HD7970. He's gone now, missed greatly. You need to get some heatsinks for the memory chips and the VRM,s( check ebay for the AC 002 kit - about $13). Both the GTX680 and the HD7970 are still...
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    GTX 660, SLI or sell off for bigger?

    Just sold 2 gtx660's....SLi (and crossfire) just doesn't work on so many titles.
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    *alive again* Cooler Master microATX case, $30 AC AR FS [Newegg, thru 7/29]

    I have one of these, and it's an excellent matx for using sealed water cooling systems.
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    AVEXIR 2GB Budget 1333 DDR3 1x2GB $16.99FS @ Mwave

    When it works, it fine. If you have the time to let RMA's do their work, not a bad deal.....but with prices on ddr3 today, spend another couple of bucks and do yourself a favor.....Just got 3x2 Gb Corsair DDr3 1600 for $42.00 shipped after $20 rebate.... Why buy crap?
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    AVEXIR 2GB Budget 1333 DDR3 1x2GB $16.99FS @ Mwave

    This memory sucks, 2 out of 3 bad.......
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    NewEgg.. 10% off Video Cards

    Got a second XTX HD5850 for $200(after rebate)......crossfire on my X58.....
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    9600GSO fun continues

    Also, for what it's worth, MSI rebates take far longer than EVGA, and MSI will do anything to avoid paying the rebate. If you do buy this card, be very careful filling out the rebate.....
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    4 120mm Case Fans $9.99

    DON'T DO IT!!!!! These fans are not a great deal. And they are NOT a very good fan, either. For what they are, they are far noisier while running slower than the YATE LOON 120mm Case Fan - D12SL-12, which can be had at JAB-Tech for $3.00 each in 3+ quantities, and shipping is pretty affordable...
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    8400gs $27.99 AMIR + 6.33 shipping

    Is too HDCP compatible...... Cut from manufactures page from Newegg link: "HDCP Capable* Designed to meet the output protection management specifications of the Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats, allowing the playback of encrypted movie content on PCswhen connected to HDCP-compliant displays."...
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    Refurbished 37" Westinghouse LVM-37W3 - $579.95

    ACK!......is model LVM-37w1.........not LVM-37w3