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by BehemothJackal
Thu Sep 10, 2015 7:54 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Considerably lower FPS in games than what they should be
Replies: 40
Views: 4652

Re: Considerably lower FPS in games than what they should be

I ran all the malware software and came up with no results. Realized my SSD was connected to the inferior Marvell controller and swapped it to the faster Intels. Going to remove the 3rd stick today and leave only two plugged in. How should I have them positioned? XXOO or XOXO? X being plugged in and...
by BehemothJackal
Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:56 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Considerably lower FPS in games than what they should be
Replies: 40
Views: 4652

Re: Considerably lower FPS in games than what they should be

At work at the moment, but here are some answers to some of the questions you guys have been asking: Cooler for the CPU is one of the Corsair selfcontained water units. I think it's the HD80, but can't remember from the top of my head. RAM is 3x4GB. One of my sticks died and I never bought a new one...
by BehemothJackal
Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:57 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Considerably lower FPS in games than what they should be
Replies: 40
Views: 4652

Considerably lower FPS in games than what they should be

Heyo! Before I start here are my specs: •Intel Core i7 2600k @ 4.4Ghz •ASUS P8Z68-V PRO mobo •MSI R9 290x Lightning 4GB @ 1150Mhz, Catalyst 15.8 •Corsair Vengeance 12GB RAM @ stock •Samsung 830 Pro 256GB - Primary •WD Caviar Black 2TB - Secondary •WD Caviar Black 1TB - Tertiary •LG Bluray Burner •So...
by BehemothJackal
Thu Jun 12, 2014 2:23 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Where are the TitanZ reviews?
Replies: 2
Views: 1939

Re: Where are the TitanZ reviews?

It's because nVidia didn't send review samples to any of the tech websites. The few reviews you are seeing are due to the websites purchasing a Titan Z just for the review.
by BehemothJackal
Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:33 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Far Cry 4 has been confirmed!
Replies: 25
Views: 6045

Re: Far Cry 4 has been confirmed!

FC2 has almost nothing in common with FC1, almost as though two completely different studios made the two games. That's because it was made by two different studios. FarCry 1 - Crytek (published by Ubi) FarCry 2, 3 - Ubisoft They owned the trademark so Crytek went on to make Crysis. The engines are...
by BehemothJackal
Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:17 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Garbled Image Issues with Dell 3007WFP and HD 7970
Replies: 5
Views: 2622

Re: Garbled Image Issues with Dell 3007WFP and HD 7970

I had the same issue with my two Dell U2410 and one 2408WFP in addition to an occasional Grey Screen of Death. After I updated to 12.8 Catalysts I don't have either issue anymore.
by BehemothJackal
Wed Sep 05, 2012 12:43 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Continuous restart issue new build...
Replies: 13
Views: 2156

Re: Continuous restart issue new build...

I had the same issue on my computer. Turned out to be faulty RAM. Take them out and replace them one at a time till it POSTs and boots.
by BehemothJackal
Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:53 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: MSI R7970 Lightning GSOD Issue
Replies: 3
Views: 2021

Re: MSI R7970 Lightning GSOD Issue

Thanks for the responses guys. I updated to the 12.8 Cats as soon as they came out and the problem ceased...for now.
by BehemothJackal
Wed Jul 25, 2012 10:58 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: My PC powers on for a second and goes into a reboot loop.
Replies: 5
Views: 2313

Re: My PC powers on for a second and goes into a reboot loop

I had the same issue before. Turned out to be faulty RAM for me.
by BehemothJackal
Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:38 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: MSI R7970 Lightning GSOD Issue
Replies: 3
Views: 2021

MSI R7970 Lightning GSOD Issue

Hello everyone, I upgraded from an XFX 6970 to a MSI R7970 Lightning running at stock speeds (1070 MHz). Prior to the 7970 I had no crashing issues. Now I'll get a Grey Screen of Death about every other day. Usually it'll occur after the computer has been on standby i.e. I come home from work, wiggl...
by BehemothJackal
Thu May 17, 2012 6:35 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: RAM Issues...apparently
Replies: 3
Views: 1663

Re: RAM Issues...apparently

Thanks for the advice everyone. The NTFS.sys BSOD does not appear anymore at all. It's MEMORY_MANAGEMENT 100% of the time now. I'm going to Memtest the RAM individually this weekend (plus I ordered more for my other build, so I'll swap em out for testing purposes). I also have another SSD, a brand n...
by BehemothJackal
Sun May 13, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: RAM Issues...apparently
Replies: 3
Views: 1663

RAM Issues...apparently

First off the specs: Intel Core i7 2600K ASUS P8Z68-V Pro/GEN 3 (updated to latest firmware) Corsair Vengeance 12GB @ 1333 (mobo downclocks) AMD Radeon 6970 OCZ Vertex 3 120GB (updated to latest firmware) WD Caviar Black 1TB WD Caviar Black 2 TB Corsair HX750 PSU LG Blu-Ray Burner I'm back!!! Ok, so...
by BehemothJackal
Tue May 08, 2012 1:27 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: What's the deal with video card prices?
Replies: 69
Views: 10488

Re: What's the deal with video card prices?

Availability of the Radeon 7970 has taken a slump too while prices have hiked up to $500+.

Just last week the XFX Double D 7970 Black Edition was $499 and now it's $539 on Newegg. Amazon has it listed for $599. Only the few reference models are going for $479.
by BehemothJackal
Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:40 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: AMD's Three for Free offer
Replies: 2
Views: 1461

AMD's Three for Free offer

So AMD has launched an offer on 16 Apr, however it seems that none of the retailers I frequent are actually participating. http://www.legitreviews.com/news/12872/ With the purchase of a Radeon 7970 or 7950 a consumer is supposed to receive codes for Dirt Showdown, Deus Ex: HR and Nexuiz. Anyone know...
by BehemothJackal
Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: [SOLVED] Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems
Replies: 43
Views: 6902

Re: Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems

Update 2/9/12 Got the new mobo in today. Same exact issues. 4 sticks of RAM infinite power on power off, 3 sticks goes through POST, but freezes at "Starting Windows" during Win 7 installation. Processor the culprit? Oh dang it. Ok let's take a step back. Slim chance both bords were fault...
by BehemothJackal
Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:56 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: [SOLVED] Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems
Replies: 43
Views: 6902

Re: Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems

I'm at work right now (it's 12:56pm here) so I can't really get cracking on it. I'll try tonight when I get home and will report on all tests/findings.
by BehemothJackal
Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:59 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: [SOLVED] Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems
Replies: 43
Views: 6902

Re: Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems

Update 2/9/12

Got the new mobo in today. Same exact issues. 4 sticks of RAM infinite power on power off, 3 sticks goes through POST, but freezes at "Starting Windows" during Win 7 installation. Processor the culprit?
by BehemothJackal
Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:21 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: [SOLVED] Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems
Replies: 43
Views: 6902

Re: Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems

Arclight wrote:
Pictures or it didn't happen XD


Delivered

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by BehemothJackal
Mon Jan 30, 2012 5:29 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: [SOLVED] Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems
Replies: 43
Views: 6902

Re: Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems

That sounds like the motherboard is defective (assuming you tested with the IGP to rule out the video card). You should RMA the board. On it. Will report back in several weeks when I get my replacement part, if anyone cares at that point lol. Several weeks? Holly shiz! For me it took like 4-5 worki...
by BehemothJackal
Mon Jan 30, 2012 2:20 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: [SOLVED] Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems
Replies: 43
Views: 6902

Re: Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems

Arclight wrote:

That sounds like the motherboard is defective (assuming you tested with the IGP to rule out the video card). You should RMA the board.


On it. Will report back in several weeks when I get my replacement part, if anyone cares at that point lol.
by BehemothJackal
Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:57 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: [SOLVED] Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems
Replies: 43
Views: 6902

Re: Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems

Thanks for the all the replies everyone. Here's what I've done so far. Loosened memory timings Reseated processor and H80 cooler Removed SSD altogether Attempted to run Windows install in IDE mode on Intel controller Used one stick of RAM (tried all 4 individually) Attempted to use MemOK! function o...
by BehemothJackal
Sun Jan 29, 2012 3:16 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: [SOLVED] Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems
Replies: 43
Views: 6902

Re: Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems

Just thought of something... Does your model has "MemOK!" function (or something similar), where you can load special settings for "supposedly" bad memory for BIOS (you need to press a certain button on mobo after which the mobo will load and auto-test certain "compatibilit...
by BehemothJackal
Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:34 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: [SOLVED] Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems
Replies: 43
Views: 6902

Re: Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems

It's hard to try to even assume what could be wrong - could be bad mobo, bad PSU or bad RAM or any combination of these... That's why I always try to keep a "spare", perfectly working PSU at home - it helped a lot in a few situations like these. Just out of curiosity: you mentioned Marvel...
by BehemothJackal
Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:33 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: [SOLVED] Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems
Replies: 43
Views: 6902

Re: Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems

just brew it! wrote:
Given that he's had trouble even getting it to POST, I don't think a corrupted OS install is the cause of his troubles. (It may have been a side effect though...)


That's right. At this point I can get it to POST, but I can't get it to even start the Windows installation.
by BehemothJackal
Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:31 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: [SOLVED] Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems
Replies: 43
Views: 6902

Re: Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems

just brew it! wrote:
Could be that your motherboard and RAM aren't playing nice together. Have you tried loosening the memory timings?


I haven't adjusted the timings from factory settings at all. I'll loosen them and report back if that does anything.
by BehemothJackal
Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:21 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: [SOLVED] Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems
Replies: 43
Views: 6902

[SOLVED] Relatively New Build - Nothing but problems

Good afternoon fellow enthusiasts, I've reached somewhat of a dead end in my troubleshooting with my new build This is the 7th machine I've put together and it's the first to have this ridiculous amount of issues, apparently brought forth by multiple hardware devices. Before I get into the nitty gri...
by BehemothJackal
Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:24 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Upgrade from E8600 to i7 2600k
Replies: 17
Views: 4227

Re: Upgrade from E8600 to i7 2600k

I remember reading that. Phenomenal read.
by BehemothJackal
Tue Oct 18, 2011 6:40 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Upgrade from E8600 to i7 2600k
Replies: 17
Views: 4227

Re: Upgrade from E8600 to i7 2600k

I already have a Corsair H80 that I'm going to use with it.

As far as video card is concerned, the most I may do in the near future is pick up another 6970 for crossfire purposes. I do dabble in 3x1 Eyfinity @ 6048x1200. Runs amazingly well in most games on a single 6970 for the record.
by BehemothJackal
Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:32 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Upgrade from E8600 to i7 2600k
Replies: 17
Views: 4227

Re: Upgrade from E8600 to i7 2600k

Thanks for the excellent advice everyone! $100 dollars don't really affect my budget so I'll go ahead and plop the extra cash on a 2600k. I've gone ahead and picked it up with a Z chipset mobo from Asus. I was waiting forever for this upgrade because as a AMD fanboy I've been eagerly awaiting the FX...
by BehemothJackal
Mon Oct 17, 2011 3:57 am
Forum: Processors
Topic: Upgrade from E8600 to i7 2600k
Replies: 17
Views: 4227

Upgrade from E8600 to i7 2600k

Hi all, I'm looking to upgrade from my aging C2D E8600 to Sandy Bridge, whether that's a 2500k or 2600k. I'm curious to know how much of an improvement I should be getting in gaming. It certainly feels like my C2D can't keep up anymore with the demands I'm placing on it with Crysis 2, Deus Ex and BF...
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