Thanks a lot guys.
I also dont have problems with my 19" CRT, except when Im not playing games.
Its too bright on white windows, but its ok. If I had > $500 on my disposal, I could buy a top notch 19" or 22" LCD to go easy on my eyes
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Thanks a lot guys.
I also dont have problems with my 19" CRT, except when Im not playing games.
Its too bright on white windows, but its ok. If I had > $500 on my disposal, I could buy a top notch 19" or 22" LCD to go easy on my eyes
Hmmmmm...
I was looking at some LCD monitors, and when I see the specs, they look a bit tempting to buy :slobber:
Whats the response time where you cant notice ghosting at all?
Is it 8ms or less, or can it be a bit higher?
Are these the best monitors of today and are they worth buying?
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EDIT: I posted this question in the General Hardware section. A response is not necessary
Turok
Looks like my x850xt is overheating at stock. These stock fans suck :nono:
Was playing Halo on PC for a wile at 1600x1200, 6xAA, 16x AF without a glitch and the lowest FPS would be 40.
Everything was normal, until it started lagging or hanging for a sec. (throttling)
I reduced the game and checked ATItool. ATItool reported 80 C :eek:
Afther I reduced the game, temps where droping fast.
This calls for a GPU block, ASAP.
Whats the best GPU Water Block with 1/2" fittings?
Whats the best Chipset block with 1/2" fittings that fir on the DFI nf4 boards?
If its custom, who makes them?
Turok
80C? Dunno if ATI are very different to nvidia, but max on nvidia cards is 130C+...
80C is supposed to be OK but just seem crazy hot to me. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Butcher_
The Maze 4 GPU block fits the X850 fine and does a good job. Your temps will be much lower with it.
hmmm..Quote:
Originally Posted by AACDIRECT
Looks like it wasnt a video glitch because of overheating.
MaxxRacer was right. This game is really buggy sometimes, but even with the buggy parts, its still a really good game. I like Halo for PC more than the otehr Halo games, even Halo 2. Halo 2 had a lot of things that were considered improvements, but ended up messing up the game (like the "improved grafix"). They should release a stable Halo 2 game for PC since the mediocre grafix on the Xbox really gets anoying, and online gameplay would be free since you dont need Xbox live.
Anyway, I think 80 C is too high for any hardware, and if I get it water cooled, I could get all my games running from 1600x1200 4xAA 8xAF to 6xAA 16xAF afther OCing the GPU over 600 Mhz.
I hear a lot of people talking about the Maze 4 as one of the best GPU block, but is it the best of all?
Hi again (afther 3 months :p: )
Ive been thinking about updating my WC solution as soon as I get enough money to buy a new LCD and pay off the $300 that i owe my brother.
(seems like a bit of time for me :P )
Well, I wanted to get started with some plans on my future update, so here we go:
This is what I have right now:
TDX Copper/Brass 1/2"
AQ 50z 1/2"
T-line w/ T-cap
Weapon Monstercore + shroud + 4x SanAce fans
This is what I want to get: :D
Storm G5
Iwaki MD20/WMD20
Maze 4 GPU block
T-line w/ T-cap
Weapon Monstercore + shroud + 4x SanAce fans
Ive been thinking about maybe doing a wooden exterior WC box with a fan controller, the pump, a mini psu, a fan controller for my 4 SanAce fans, a T-line, and my Monster core blowing air into the box like an air tunnel.
Here is a simple pic showing my idea:
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/3418/wcbox4uk.gif
Please help me in detail with the following questions:
1) What's the cheapest CPU cooling solution?
2) Can the Storm G5 be cheaper than $70?
3) Are the new AquaXtreme blocks close enough to a G5 and better than a TDX block? If so, what model should I get?
4) The WMD20RLZ is supose to be better than the WMD20RLT, right? Where can I get this pump? What's the cheapest place (afther S&H)?
5) My Monster core has 1/2" fittings, and the Iwaki has 3/4" fittings. How do I do to get the Iwaki to 1/2" tubings?
1. cheapest.. well considering ur wish list I dont think your going for cheap so i will ignore that question.
2. G5 cant be had for less than 250 dollars if u can find it.
3. the MP-05 is ~2c better than the TDX according to some testers, and was consistent across a few testbeds. looks to be a great block.
4. www.customaquatic.com as I said in the guide.. :slapass: BUT if i were you id go with the MD and not the WMD.
5. get the MD20RLZ which already has the fittings on it. (i posted pictures of the one i repainted). you can stretch 1/2" tubing over that with a bit of effort.
hmmm...Quote:
Originally Posted by MaxxxRacer
I thought you said there wasnt too much difference between the MD (japanese) and WMD (American) pumps in your pump guide.
My tubing is 17/6" ID. I may hay have to buy new tubbing anyway, so I might as well get 1/2" and clamp any 1/2" fittings.
If the change is only 2 C between the MP-05, then I might as well keep my TDX block :P
Waterblock are too expensive for me right now.
$250 :confused:Quote:
2. G5 cant be had for less than 250 dollars if u can find it.
Are you talking about the customized Storm G5?
I was talking about the Swiftech Storm G5.
I guess I shouldnt worry about changeing blocks, since I dont have the money.
There is no Swiftech storm G5.. only G4..
the difference in performance between the WMD and MD is just about nill, but after handling both pumps.. welll the MD's construction is CONSIDERABLY better... its just an amazingly well made pump..
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Originally Posted by Turok
There is no Swiftech StormG5, but there is a Little River StormG5 ;)