Help me get my graphics card working!

Started by Huw the Poo, March 28, 2015, 04:55:03 AM

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Bison

look at some newer cards.  A number of them have had their psu requirements reduced but still giving more graphics power.  Like a Nvidia GTX 750Ti only requires 300+ watt PSU.  It might actually end up being a more cost effective upgrade than a new psu.

GDS_Starfury

Tigerdirect is having a huge sale at the moment.
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bob48

Good point, Bison.

I've been seriously considering this rig;
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/desktop-pc-monitors/desktop-pcs/gaming-pcs/acer-predator-g3-605-gaming-pc-10106225-pdt.html#longDesc

Looks not bad, and it includes a SSD as a second drive, although why its only 8GB seems a bit strange.
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bob48

Quote from: GDS_Starfury on March 28, 2015, 12:31:02 PM
Tigerdirect is having a huge sale at the moment.

Don't think they have any stores in the UK, although no doubt there will be something similar.
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Bison

I'd think that is a hybrid drive where the boot runs off of the 8gb.

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Toonces - Don't ask me, I just close my eyes and take it.

Gus - I use sweatpants with flannel shorts to soak up my crotch sweat.

Banzai Cat - There is no "partial credit" in grammar. Like anal sex. It's either in, or it's not.

Mirth - We learned long ago that they key isn't to outrun Star, it's to outrun Gus.

Martok - I don't know if it's possible to have an "anti-boner"...but I now have one.

Gus - Celery is vile and has no reason to exist. Like underwear on Star.


bob48

Quote from: GDS_Starfury on March 28, 2015, 12:35:05 PM
You buy online from them.

Yeah, but shipping costs will probs push the price up a fair whack.
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Bison

Good English deals here bob http://www.chillblast.com/Choose-a-desktop-by-Task/  I've never here of them but they give prices in the ol'english pound and the builds are better for same price as the acer you linked.

bob48

Hmm, some nice stuff there, Bison. Mind you, I'm not in the queue just yet. Its Mrs.B's turn for the next PC change, so I've passed the link on to her.
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endfire79

Quote from: Bison on March 28, 2015, 12:28:25 PM
look at some newer cards.  A number of them have had their psu requirements reduced but still giving more graphics power.  Like a Nvidia GTX 750Ti only requires 300+ watt PSU.  It might actually end up being a more cost effective upgrade than a new psu.

Great little card and performance for the price and power requirements.  I bought one myself last month, no complaints.  The card was made with that sort of requirement in mind (people making home theatre pc's or BitCoin mining rigs), which had to be quieter and less power hungry, but still pack a punch.

Hopefully Hew you've found a spare card to use for the moment (at least until this gets resolved).
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undercovergeek

Quote from: bob48 on March 28, 2015, 01:05:59 PM
Hmm, some nice stuff there, Bison. Mind you, I'm not in the queue just yet. Its Mrs.B's turn for the next PC change, so I've passed the link on to her.

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Gusington

Bison has a great idea there with getting a newer card that requires less juice. He is wise.


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bob48

Quote from: undercovergeek on March 28, 2015, 02:18:07 PM
Quote from: bob48 on March 28, 2015, 01:05:59 PM
Hmm, some nice stuff there, Bison. Mind you, I'm not in the queue just yet. Its Mrs.B's turn for the next PC change, so I've passed the link on to her.

Mines from chill blast

It was and still is awesome

Aye, we have been drooling over some of the rigs on there.
'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers'

'Clip those corners'

Recombobulate the discombobulators!

GDS_Starfury

Toonces - Don't ask me, I just close my eyes and take it.

Gus - I use sweatpants with flannel shorts to soak up my crotch sweat.

Banzai Cat - There is no "partial credit" in grammar. Like anal sex. It's either in, or it's not.

Mirth - We learned long ago that they key isn't to outrun Star, it's to outrun Gus.

Martok - I don't know if it's possible to have an "anti-boner"...but I now have one.

Gus - Celery is vile and has no reason to exist. Like underwear on Star.


undercovergeek