Kind of in the same boat, thinking of buying another 6970 or selling my unlocked 6950 and then eventually buying a 7970.
Taking power usage into consideration, obviously crossfire 6970 uses more energy than a single 7970 at load. I'm still new to this so my question is, when at idle, does the...
Been using this one huge supermat I bought from Frys years ago, ever since I played CS 1.5/1.6 competitively. It's just a simple cloth mousepad. Though I'll probably try the QcK or something if I ever need a new one...need to catch up with all these mousepads that have come out over the years
The Silverstone GD05 is also a good case. A little smaller in volume compared to the other cases listed. I'm using it and it has pretty good airflow, most of my components are at decent temperatures...
I have the XFX, it's a good PSU. Definitely not loud. That being said, between the Seasonic, XFX, and the Corsair, I'd get the Seasonic. Really good deal at that price.
Your might just have been unlucky with the card. I unlocked mine after installing drivers and then flipping the switch. My room mate on the other was unlucky and his didn't unlock either.
May I suggest the Silverstone GD05 as an option for a mATX case? I'm using this case right now and I love it. The case itself is smaller than TJ08E and also tad bit lighter, also has great airflow. Not sure you'll have the same opinion on it regarding the looks though.