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Recent content by ThomPaine

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    My GPU is acting up, but only when I'm not watching

    Currently on 441.41. I don't usually feel the need to keep the driver current until I buy a new AAA game.
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    My GPU is acting up, but only when I'm not watching

    My GPU, a GTX 1060 6GB, is having some odd issues. Occasionally, it will run hot and I'll start seeing visual artifacts (specifically flickering pixels that are most visible when displaying red colors). I've noticed this mostly when gaming (but not demanding games) and when viewing slate.com...
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    Is it my GPU, PSU, or Monitor?

    I'm seeing some bad behavior, and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what part is failing based on the behavior. This is a desktop with a fairly new 1060, but every other part is about 10 years old. So far I'm seeing two things: 1. Red pixels flashing all over the screen. I can only easily...
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    Upgrade GPU or need new CPU?

    Thanks guys. I think I'll pick up a 6GB and put off the new build for another year or two.
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    Upgrade GPU or need new CPU?

    Hi folks, I currently am running: i7-860 2.8Ghz quad-core MSI GTX 760 2GB 8 GB DDR3 1333Mhz RAM I'm looking at good deals on the 1060, both 3GB and 6GB versions. I'm gaming on a 1080p monitor. Would a 1060 be a good upgrade, or do I need to be planning a full new build?
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    Finding a graphics card that will fit my case

    I'm not sure how much space is allocated for power input, but it doesn't look like much based on how close my 5850 is to hitting the SATA connector. Removing the drive cage might work, I'd just need somewhere to put the hard drive. I've never done case modding before, but I doubt it's too...
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    Finding a graphics card that will fit my case

    I'm looking to upgrade my Radeon 5850 to something in the R9 270X or GTX 760 range, ideal cost around $200 but flexible for good value or longevity, used for 1080p gaming. Unfortunately, my Silverstone SG02 only supports cards up to 9.6" in length. Are the length specs listed on Newegg exact...
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    Is now a bad time to buy a graphics card?

    i7-860 2.8GHz Quad-core Radeon HD 5850 1GB 8GB DDR3-1333MHz RAM 750W Silverstone ST75F-P But my main question is still should I buy something now, or is there an imminent release that I can wait for?
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    Is now a bad time to buy a graphics card?

    I'm looking to upgrade from my Radeon 5850 to either an R9 270X or a GTX 760. When I looked around the web for reviews, I noticed that they dated back all the way to the middle of last year for some of the cards I was considering. Since these cards have been out for so long but are still the...
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    How to tell for sure if a new GPU will fit?

    I currently have an Intel DP55WB micro-ATX motherboard and a XFX HD-585A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5850. I'm shopping for a new graphics card, something in the 270X or 760 range, and I'm worried about the fan on the card hitting the chipset heatsink that sits below the card, or the card hitting the...
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    Would a new GPU help, or is my CPU the bottleneck?

    The case is a Maingear X-Cube, so space is a consideration but full-size cards should fit. 750W Silverstone ST75F-P Standard Intel Retail Cooler Budget is flexible, but anything over $200 would require a bit of convincing. I have no brand loyalty to ATI or Nvidia. Thanks for the...
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    Would a new GPU help, or is my CPU the bottleneck?

    After seeing the system reqs for Watch Dogs, I'm thinking it's time to upgrade. My primary usage for this PC is gaming at 1920x1080 and while I like turning up graphics options to maximum, it's not a point of pride or anything. My current specs are: i7-860 2.8GHz Quad-core Radeon HD 5850...
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