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24. September 2008 @ 06:50 |
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When the HX is stressed, the fan gets loud. Since the fan isn't getting loud, and the air coming out the back is cool, I'm not unduly concerned.
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24. September 2008 @ 06:59 |
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wow, but hell, normally people wlll get much higher PSU for an OCed System with a monster like X2 in it. Impressed!
I rather get ZM850-HP than TX750 since it's quieter and modular and much more future proof
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24. September 2008 @ 07:00 |
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But would you rather pay the extra 600 rand? :D
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24. September 2008 @ 07:21 |
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well do you think it's worth the money?
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24. September 2008 @ 07:22 |
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I think it is, if and only if you ever use more power than two HD4850s.
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24. September 2008 @ 07:29 |
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yeah i will definitely get a better GPU or should i say a more powerful computer next year
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24. September 2008 @ 07:37 |
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if you want silence, get a 120.3 for your 4870x2, and some extremely silent fans, witha fan controller.
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24. September 2008 @ 07:43 |
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Water cooling = much expense, and can go horribly wrong very easily. I'd throw some caution onto that one.
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24. September 2008 @ 08:07 |
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obiuosly you have to know what to do
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24. September 2008 @ 08:10 |
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More than that, sadly. You need to know how to deal with the unexpected - pump tops cracking and leaking or shorting out your power supply (as happens to a large proportion of Laing pumps), Drain plugs leaking, ill fitting clips/barbs, Algae appearing in your blocks even with Anti-Algae fluid, and so on and so forth. In case you're wondering, these are all problems I've seen my mate Nick encounter first hand.
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24. September 2008 @ 08:59 |
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that goes without saying. research first.
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24. September 2008 @ 09:08 |
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This is with well-researched, supposedly good quality parts. Problems with Watercooling are generally unavoidable, there's only so much you can do to prevent them.
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24. September 2008 @ 09:18 |
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Just get a Corsair 750TX. Your PC wont be quiet anyway and the Corsair wont be LOUD. There is no point in getting a quiter power supply because the rest of your computer will be louder anyway.
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24. September 2008 @ 09:35 |
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Not really, the TX units are nowhere near as good as the HXes for noise.
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24. September 2008 @ 09:45 |
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Now i don't know what to get...I don't want lot of noise from my pc and that means i'll need to buy an expensive PSU, but if i chose cheaper psu it will be noiser than the expensive one.
I think i'll fork out money and get a PSU that is future proof and quiet, Zalman ZM850-HP hands down!
SEX
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24. September 2008 @ 12:43 |
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The Corsair VX units are pretty good for noise. But the HX is the best and the TX is somewhat loud. If it's available or even in budget, I'd almost recommend a 620HX instead. They're modular, quiet, and powerful. You'd have a very hard time overloading a 620HX.
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 4GHz(20 x 200) 1.5v 3000NB 2000HT, Corsair Hydro H110 w/ 4 x 140mm 1500RPM fans Push/Pull, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5, 8GB(2 x 4GB) G.Skill RipJaws DDR3-1600 @ 1600MHz CL9 1.55v, Gigabyte GTX760 OC 4GB(1170/1700), Corsair 750HX
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24. September 2008 @ 13:00 |
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yes i know and i will have a very hard time installing CF HD4870, because there is not enough PCI-E 8pin connectors
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24. September 2008 @ 13:12 |
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You can use an adapter, they come with the cards. The 620HX has the amperage to power both cards along with multiple drives just fine. I bought mine specifically with Crossfire in mind.
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 4GHz(20 x 200) 1.5v 3000NB 2000HT, Corsair Hydro H110 w/ 4 x 140mm 1500RPM fans Push/Pull, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5, 8GB(2 x 4GB) G.Skill RipJaws DDR3-1600 @ 1600MHz CL9 1.55v, Gigabyte GTX760 OC 4GB(1170/1700), Corsair 750HX
Detailed PC Specs: http://my.afterdawn.com/estuansis/blog_entry.cfm/11388
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24. September 2008 @ 13:15 |
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you need 6 pin not 8 pin and yes there are not enough, which is sad becuase the enermax 625W modu82+ does have 4.
can you get enermax in SA?
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24. September 2008 @ 13:27 |
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@spamual yes I can, BUT there is noway in hell i'll buy enermax, the 620w is basically the same price as ZM850-HP
@Estuansis really? the card comes with cables/adapters? how do you connect them then? Is it possible to show me some pics of it...
thanks
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24. September 2008 @ 14:05 |
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Well UPS arrived a little while ago and I not have all the parts together (Hooray!). It seems like the vast majority of the noise is coming from the 4870, I can't even hear the case fans or PSU over it, but the sides are all open atm so it won't be so bad. Now during bootup I'm having trouble getting a signal to my monitor. I'm running a DVI cable from the 4870 to the monitor and not getting anything on either DVI output. I'm assuming during the initial bootup it expects there to be a vga connection or such? Tips?
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24. September 2008 @ 14:37 |
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That may be a problem. Make sure the card is seated properly and that it is plugged in.
The adapter takes 2 molex plugs to make another 6-pin VGA. Look in the box and see if you got one. All of them are supposed to come with one. Mine did.
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 4GHz(20 x 200) 1.5v 3000NB 2000HT, Corsair Hydro H110 w/ 4 x 140mm 1500RPM fans Push/Pull, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5, 8GB(2 x 4GB) G.Skill RipJaws DDR3-1600 @ 1600MHz CL9 1.55v, Gigabyte GTX760 OC 4GB(1170/1700), Corsair 750HX
Detailed PC Specs: http://my.afterdawn.com/estuansis/blog_entry.cfm/11388
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24. September 2008 @ 14:44 |
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Success. My problem was I didn't have the ATX12V plugged in. I thought the 24pin cable that goes to the MB carried all the power, and it wasn't until I figured out that my PSU came with an 8-pin ATX12V connection that could also be split apart into a 4 pin configuration did it all come together
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24. September 2008 @ 14:47 |
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hmm, thats cool...I might get an HX620 after all...but are you sure it's enough to power the gpu?
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24. September 2008 @ 15:28 |
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Shamb1es,
Glad you're sorted out. Sweet rig ;P
GTR35,
LMFAO!!! yes I'm sure. I'm running mine with an OC'd quad an hopefully another HD4870 when they drop in price some more. Like <$250. Also, my particular 620HX was capable of 750W before shutdown. I don't recommend you depend on that, but they are under-speced with a 620W rating.
Oh, and to everyone else. Tell me if you find any Mushkin XP series DDR2-800 with the Micron D9 chips and the 4-4-3-10 timings. It's pretty elusive now but I want a matching 4GB set. This is the best RAM I've ever owned.
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 4GHz(20 x 200) 1.5v 3000NB 2000HT, Corsair Hydro H110 w/ 4 x 140mm 1500RPM fans Push/Pull, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5, 8GB(2 x 4GB) G.Skill RipJaws DDR3-1600 @ 1600MHz CL9 1.55v, Gigabyte GTX760 OC 4GB(1170/1700), Corsair 750HX
Detailed PC Specs: http://my.afterdawn.com/estuansis/blog_entry.cfm/11388
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