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    corsair h80i GT vs h90 vs thermaltake water 3.0 pro

    Thank you for the feedback. i am going to go with the h80i GT. i think that having software for monitoring and to set cooling profiles will help vs opening up the computer all the time. any other feedback if possible?
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    corsair h80i GT vs h90 vs thermaltake water 3.0 pro

    Hey everyone, I’m currently looking for my next AIO water cooling unit. Background: my corsair h80 broke this week and I need something new. My case is just plain small and can't fit much into it so have to stick with a 120mm solution. I might be able to do the 140 but I would have to...
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    get a 900 series now or wait for 1000 series next year?

    do you think your system can hold out for another 2 years? my thoughts on this and the more i read is get an 980 ti and be happy till you have to build a new comp, with the specs i have so far, i can OC it enough to last another 3 years. as for the full rebuild. next year the tech will be...
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    get a 900 series now or wait for 1000 series next year?

    not sure if im answering this correctly: currently its at 1920 x 1080 i have a geforce 560 ti 448 cores. @Kaisei, i hope not, i am trying to make this card last another 3 or so years. the provious one is dieing but has lasted me 3 years 5 months or so! thinking of this as a long term...
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    get a 900 series now or wait for 1000 series next year?

    very valid point, with it though comes the question of a good card now or a decent one. both will be good, so would still like some feedback on the options please :)
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    get a 900 series now or wait for 1000 series next year?

    something i have been wondering for a while now. my card is dieing and i need to get a new card now. my options: 1.) get a 980 ti and wait 3+ years with my system it should be good for at least that.(i can scale the card down as needed) 2.) get something cheap that runs todays games like...
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    Old school help: EVGA 560 TI 448 cores FTW black screens computer

    final update: i think the card is truly dead. i ran a benchmark and the the benchmark loaded and froze/blackscreened my comp instantly. From the tech support at evga, they said that if this doesn't run then the card is mostly dead because of internal issues. going to keep the card as a...
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    Old school help: EVGA 560 TI 448 cores FTW black screens computer

    Update: Things I have tried: (uninstalled all versions prior to installing the versions below to try them) Driver versions: (all cause the same crash in lol) 353.62, 314.22, 310.70, 296.10, 295.73 Drivers that didn’t detect my video card: 285.79, 285.62 Edit: called the EVGA support, they...
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    Old school help: EVGA 560 TI 448 cores FTW black screens computer

    win 7 x64
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    Old school help: EVGA 560 TI 448 cores FTW black screens computer

    PSU: CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance I tried find the right driver and installing it. it didn't show up on my system. it also didn't pick up the integrated card. (i double checked the motherboard. i...
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    Old school help: EVGA 560 TI 448 cores FTW black screens computer

    Just tried it. error i got was the direct x drivers couldn't load the game. i tried to update the video drivers as well. no dice. so not sure it can be run with just the z77. any advice on how to do that?
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    Old school help: EVGA 560 TI 448 cores FTW black screens computer

    good evening, I am starting to get black screens, computer freezes and sound goes on repeat. I don't get a BSOD, i also don't get a memory dump from that. i do get a livekernal dmp file however. I have tried downgrading drivers, switching the card to a different slot, disconnecting a...
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    Looking for advice for a friend

    2 other items i want to add here. CPU cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181016 Case fans: where do i get them/look them up?
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    Looking for advice for a friend

    Thanks for the response DJ. about the motherboard. is that the best from Asus? or would someone recommend something different. The CPU is fine for overclocking as it is unlocked. I am wondering how well the mobo and cpu will work together. Thanks for the reply's and help! -Red
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    Looking for advice for a friend

    Hey everyone, My friend posted this for me, I have recently made an account and am following up. Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS V GENE Z77 http://www.amazon.com/Asus-MAXIMUS-GENE-Intel-Motherboards/dp/tech-data/B007RIFJPY/ref=de_a_smtd CPU: Intel Core i7 3770K...
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