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vizzini wrote:That PSU will only supply 517W when it's under 80% load (600W) at that 80plus bronze efficiency (83%)
The new supply you listed from coolmaster isn't certified, but as an 80plus bronze at 750watt with the necessary connectors it should do the job.
Negotiator1 wrote:Just to be sure, try the new card in the first slot to confirm it's fine.
Right, to make sure I installed one of my older graphics cards in the second slot which doesn't require any additional power, and that doesn't show in device manager either which must mean the second graphics card slot is fried right? I mean it would have to show up if the slot was working, wouldn't it?
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)and see if gaol, db or someone else can suggest what to do next. I don't know enough about new kit to offer concrete advice. I know that vizzini knows even less though 
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Dirtbox wrote:Yeah the PSU was fine, I cancelled the other one I ordered once I realised the slot wasn't working. Tried the air but no dice, as it turns out a single card is less hassle anyway so I can live with it not working.
Shame, but you should know that motherboards usually come with a manufacturer warranty that may be around 5 years, so give them a go before you toss it all in.
Where's my apology from vizzini.
Edit: last thought - make sure there's no dust in the slot, give a squirt with some canned air or something (don't blow on it).
RobTheBuilder wrote:Just had a look and the Geforce GTX 670 is right in my price range but I could stretch to the Radeon HD 7970 but is it worth it?
@Negotiator1 it depends on th price point. I just checked Tom's Hardware's 'best graphics cards for the money dec 2012.'
I'd take a look there, and use it as your starting point. People here usually are good at spotting bargains too!
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Dirtbox wrote:I've just seen a used GTX 680 for £300 is that a good buy?
AMD is always the best bang for the buck, but nvidia has physx, which is pretty essential lately for that extra bell and the occasional whistle.
Being honest, I don't think I've had a single AMD card that didn't have some little hassle with drivers or the speed it changes resolution, or some other odd little annoyance. Nvidia are generally all-round solid cards, but always cost a little more than they're worth.
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superdelphinus wrote:Id be very interested to see all these benchmarks because you're talking nonsense!
670s seem to be trendy but the 79xxs beat them in pretty much every benchmark I've seen
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Dirtbox wrote:In spit of all his bullshit and lies, he probably still thinks he was right all along. He'll turn up in another thread in a few weeks, again saying he's a pro and that he fixed this particular issue.
Where's my apology from vizzini.
vizzini wrote:What a slippery, shameless creep.
If it doesn't work, then it would seem the “dunno, try it” advice has most likely claimed another piece of hardware.
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