Posts by nugget toes

Yes it supports CMSS-3D. Works great for shooters.

Quote:Originally Posted by rdr09 are those 1GB version? i guess ht helps. this is what i got with my hybrid stock with my i7 at 4.5 but only at 1080 ultra and 4msaa BF3 MP 64 full . . . On 48-64 player maps where a ton of data needs...

Try putting mesh quality on low. It's basically draw distance and it has a huge impact on CPU use. I noticed huge drops as well running 7970+7950 crossfire (around 60 fps AVG). I changed mesh to low and my FPS stays 100+ and the game...

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$40 will be tough to get a reliable PSU that will last. I'd look at the used goods in the OCN marketplace. You might be able to score something decent for $60ish. $40 for a new unit from the egg will be junk.

Quote:Originally Posted by chino1974 Just ran into this thread amd was wondering if you were able to get it all done? And what type a fit did you get on the vram and vrm from it? I ask because I have 2 Powercolor PCS+ 7970 Vortex...

Quote:Originally Posted by chino1974 Just ran into this thread amd was wondering if you were able to get it all done? And what type a fit did you get on the vram and vrm from it? I ask because I have 2 Powercolor PCS+ 7970 Vortex...

If all you want to do is browse web and stream video, you'll be fine. However if you want to play any game released in the last couple years then no, do not use that card. I run 1440p and can tell you that if you want to play demanding...

In BF3 I'm usually around 2.5GB WITHOUT MSAA or Post Processing. If I turn those on I easily max out 3GB and the game crashes. Same goes for heavily modded Skyrim - turn on AA and max out 3GB = crash. If I were you I'd look at more...

1) If you haven't, download and install MSI Afterburner to OC. -One other program I recommend is HWBOT as it can display your VRAM temps, but don't use HWBOT all the time as you can get a nasty hiccup every time it takes a reading. ...