what is considered "little"?Private Custard said:
if its under $20, I could ask for it.
If its above, it would become much harder.
Comparing video cards
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if its under $20, I could ask for it.
If its above, it would become much harder.
A brief search led me to these -
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/166460?utm_source=google&utm_medium=products
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/191842?utm_source=google&utm_medium=products
http://www.microdirect.co.uk/home/product/22871/Akasa-Vortexx-VGA-Cooler-Lo-Noise-ATI-and-Nvidia?source=googleps
Do a google search for GPU coolers and then hit the 'more shopping' link on the left. The above links are just an example of the sort of prices you're looking at, you'll need to make sure of compatability with your card.
Also, from what I've learned over the last week, some games are really heavy on the CPU too (like FSX), so you could look at upgrading the cooling on your processor also.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Scythe-KATANA-SCKTN-3000-Processor-nickel-plating/dp/B001R34QBS/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1284808111&sr=1-8
Just make sure your case has enough room as some of these aftermarket coolers are absolute beasts!
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/166460?utm_source=google&utm_medium=products
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/191842?utm_source=google&utm_medium=products
http://www.microdirect.co.uk/home/product/22871/Akasa-Vortexx-VGA-Cooler-Lo-Noise-ATI-and-Nvidia?source=googleps
Do a google search for GPU coolers and then hit the 'more shopping' link on the left. The above links are just an example of the sort of prices you're looking at, you'll need to make sure of compatability with your card.
Also, from what I've learned over the last week, some games are really heavy on the CPU too (like FSX), so you could look at upgrading the cooling on your processor also.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Scythe-KATANA-SCKTN-3000-Processor-nickel-plating/dp/B001R34QBS/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1284808111&sr=1-8
Just make sure your case has enough room as some of these aftermarket coolers are absolute beasts!
Balls, something's gone odd!Stoic raptor said:
Anyway, if it's cheap cooling you're after, there are hundreds of options. And if you come into some money, there's always liquid nitrogen cooling.
Years ago, I saw someone overclock a 900mhz processor to around 3gig+ by using a combination of cooling methods, including a styrofoam cup of liquid nitrogen sitting right on top of the processor!!
Wait and see if you need it. AMD cards don't run very hot, and if they do you can downclock them in CCC. Extra cooling on videocards are very fiddly and not necessary for anyone except hardware overclocker enthusiasts.Stoic raptor said:
My HD4870 peaks at 96C when I set it up for maximum overclock (in CCC, mind you) and it's rated for up to 115C (I think, didn't look it up).
I will not overclock. Because I don't know how and I don't think it should be necessary.Hateren47 said:
When I the card, I will clean the computer and and see how it is.
CCC, the Catalyst Control Center, has an automatic overclock set-and-forget option. It basically overclocks you card 5Mhz at a time, first on GPU and then on RAM until your card becomes unstable, and then rolls 5 MHz back. It means that your card runs at (an example) 500Mhz when you're on your desktop and overclocks to 850 MHz (in my case) when you open a 3D application like a game or other hardware intensive application. It's pretty easy and only takes 15-20 minutes to run through.Stoic raptor said:
Should I do it? How would it affect performance or temperature?Hateren47 said:
Im learning so much from this thread
Yes. It will give you better performance when you play and conserve power when you don't. As I said it will stop clocking up when your card becomes unstable, for example because of heat, so it completely safe.Stoic raptor said:
It's not a great overclock by any means but it's perfect for inexperienced users. And don't worry about your screen going stripy for the duration of the test. Just let it be until it's done. It can technically crash your computer, but if that happens it rolls back to your previous setting when you reboot. If you have 2 monitors you can follow the test on the second monitor but if you only have one you're gonna be stuck with the stripes until it's over.
Again it's completely safe. And for good measure, don't panic.
So for about 20 min, the screen will be stripy. If the computer crashes, will i have to redo the test? I only have 1 moniter though.Hateren47 said:
Save up twice that and get yourself something really good. I bought a radeon hd 4870 about a year and a half ago and I haven't looked back. also you should try going to tigerdirect.com or newegg.com they are usually cheaper and you can compare proformance.
Yes it rolls the settings back to standard or your previously working over/underclock if it crashes. It won't fry your card. I have never seen it crash, I'm just relaying what the pre-test screen tells me.Stoic raptor said:
The extra monitor is just for watching the clock go from 700 MHz to 705 MHz to 710 MHz
I dont have a job, so I have no stable way of getting money. Could even be up to a year before I get a job.derdeutschmachine said:
And buying online is not an option anymore.
