It's been years since I've posted, so it's good to be back among the PCMR!
I've always been a budget minded PC gamer, last year I purchased a Radeon RX 5700 to upgrade my aging Radeon RX 470. I did this in anticipation of Half Life Alyx and boost my overall gaming performance. My RX 5700 is a...
I'm trying to decide between the Enermax 600W SLI or 535W SLI power supplies. Both have all the features I need with the only difference being Active PFC. Is Active PFC a necessary feature to have in the future and spend the extra cash on?
Active PFC (Power Factor Correction)
Enermax...
I've seen both PSUs you mentioned. The 600W is great but carries a hefty price tag. The other doesn't include Active PFC which is the only difference between the one I listed and the one on Newegg and MonarchComputer
Ive been looking for a PSU with the following features:
Active PFC
Two 6pin PCI Express ports for SLI
Dual 12V lines with 15amps+ on each
Minimum 30amps total on combined 12V
At least 500W overall rating
Priced around $100
I believe I have found all these features in the...
This is one of the most important things when it comes to overclocking. Knowing how to apply thermal goo is as overlooked as having a good power supply for a stable system. Follow the Artic Silver technique, after all these guys make this stuff for a living. I was having some problems with my...
I don't want to sound like I'm repeating a question already asked in the forums:
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=841986
What seperates my question is wiether I should I switch from a 9800 Pro AGP to a 6600GT PCIe and wait for nForce4 for the whole purpose of SLI or not?
I have been out of the computer scene for a long time now. I have been so busy with finishing college, working, and spending time with the girl. I want to get a graduation/christmas present for me. Right now, I have a mut system cause I busted my A7N8X awhile back. The only good parts I have...