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Subject: Want to build a PC? PC Building Guide and FAQ of The Flood


Posted by: PMC Fluffy
The 680 can't fully utilize all 4GB of VRAM because of its 192 GB/sec memory bandwidth. You'd be a lot better off buying a $380 670 with 2GB since they're pretty much the same.

Alright. Will the difference be noticeable? Otherwise how well will this run?

  • 10.12.2012 11:04 AM PDT

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Posted by: HaLoxGoD552

Posted by: PMC Fluffy
The 680 can't fully utilize all 4GB of VRAM because of its 192 GB/sec memory bandwidth. You'd be a lot better off buying a $380 670 with 2GB since they're pretty much the same.

Alright. Will the difference be noticeable? Otherwise how well will this run?
No, you won't be able to notice it.

And just as an example of how well the 670 performs, I've gotten up to 120FPS in BF3 on max settings, and that was also before the recent driver update that's supposed to give increased performance in BF3. It plays other games perfectly, too.

  • 10.12.2012 11:27 AM PDT


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Posted by: HaLoxGoD552

Posted by: PMC Fluffy
The 680 can't fully utilize all 4GB of VRAM because of its 192 GB/sec memory bandwidth. You'd be a lot better off buying a $380 670 with 2GB since they're pretty much the same.

Alright. Will the difference be noticeable? Otherwise how well will this run?
No, you won't be able to notice it.

And just as an example of how well the 670 performs, I've gotten up to 120FPS in BF3 on max settings, and that was also before the recent driver update that's supposed to give increased performance in BF3. It plays other games perfectly, too.

Sweet. Alright, thanks for the help.

  • 10.12.2012 11:36 AM PDT

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Plus you can always add another 670 later and double the performance, which will be about $750. That's a lot better value than a $580 card that's half as good.

  • 10.12.2012 2:08 PM PDT

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Posted by: xflox231
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Posted by: ferrrari
the flood, there a bunch of jerks, but there my jerks.

While speaking about 4GB 680s/670s... If I SLi'd one of the two would that take care of the memory bandwidth bottleneck? I know stupid question, and I'm fairly confident I know the answer.

  • 10.12.2012 3:31 PM PDT

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Posted by: Ferrari DuDe856
While speaking about 4GB 680s/670s... If I SLi'd one of the two would that take care of the memory bandwidth bottleneck? I know stupid question, and I'm fairly confident I know the answer.
No, SLI'ing the cards doesn't combine the bandwidth together, so each one is still passing memory through like it would if it were by itself. The only difference is that they have less memory to process at once because each card renders half a frame, three cards render one third of a frame, and so on.

  • 10.12.2012 3:54 PM PDT
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Posted by: PMC Fluffy
The 680 can't fully utilize all 4GB of VRAM because of its 192 GB/sec memory bandwidth. You'd be a lot better off buying a $380 670 with 2GB since they're pretty much the same.
The 680 has the same 256-bit memory bus as the 670.

The 660 Ti is the one with the 192-bit memory bus.

  • 10.12.2012 4:54 PM PDT
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So the problem I have with CoD is not stuttering. Let me try to explain it:

When I turn, the corners of the wall are not "smooth", they "bounce". I see the same for other objects such as cars and furniture. It's only when I turn, not when I move straight. I am unable to fix this problem. Anyone here know what might be causing it? Even with the lowest settings, the problem still occurs.

  • 10.12.2012 7:53 PM PDT
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Posted by: z0mbiebot
So the problem I have with CoD is not stuttering. Let me try to explain it:

When I turn, the corners of the wall are not "smooth", they "bounce". I see the same for other objects such as cars and furniture. It's only when I turn, not when I move straight. I am unable to fix this problem. Anyone here know what might be causing it? Even with the lowest settings, the problem still occurs.
Would be nice if you could post a vid or something.

  • 10.12.2012 9:03 PM PDT

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Posted by: z0mbiebot
So the problem I have with CoD is not stuttering. Let me try to explain it:

When I turn, the corners of the wall are not "smooth", they "bounce". I see the same for other objects such as cars and furniture. It's only when I turn, not when I move straight. I am unable to fix this problem. Anyone here know what might be causing it? Even with the lowest settings, the problem still occurs.
Would be nice if you could post a vid or something.

This or a screenshot.

  • 10.12.2012 9:04 PM PDT
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Posted by: TopWargamer

Posted by: ThirstyAvenge

Posted by: z0mbiebot
So the problem I have with CoD is not stuttering. Let me try to explain it:

When I turn, the corners of the wall are not "smooth", they "bounce". I see the same for other objects such as cars and furniture. It's only when I turn, not when I move straight. I am unable to fix this problem. Anyone here know what might be causing it? Even with the lowest settings, the problem still occurs.
Would be nice if you could post a vid or something.

This or a screenshot.


Alright, I'll see if I can make a vid. A screenshot would show nothing.


Also, how quiet is a desktop suppose to be? Mine seems to be getting more audible every week. And when I turn it on, I hear a loud click-clack noise which diminishes after some time. Is it the fan or something?

edit: I'll post some audio for you all to hear.

[Edited on 10.12.2012 9:20 PM PDT]

  • 10.12.2012 9:19 PM PDT
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LOL, ASUS AI Suite II gave out a warning that my CPU is -125C.

Wut.

  • 10.13.2012 1:21 AM PDT

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Posted by: xflox231
Idiots. I'm surrounded by idiots
Posted by: ferrrari
the flood, there a bunch of jerks, but there my jerks.

Does anyone know if most online computer stores do significant sales on Black Friday? Because I was thinking that might be a good time to buy my parts...

[Edited on 10.13.2012 3:40 AM PDT]

  • 10.13.2012 3:39 AM PDT
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Posted by: Ferrari DuDe856
Does anyone know if most online computer stores do significant sales on Black Friday? Because I was thinking that might be a good time to buy my parts...
I bet Newegg will have a sale by then.

And probably a good time to get games off Steam.

  • 10.13.2012 4:03 AM PDT

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The Flood....... if it doesn't go anywhere else, stick it her pooper
Posted by: xflox231
Idiots. I'm surrounded by idiots
Posted by: ferrrari
the flood, there a bunch of jerks, but there my jerks.

Ok probably will buy all my components then.

  • 10.13.2012 8:15 AM PDT
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Posted by: Ferrari DuDe856
Ok probably will buy all my components then.
Good luck with your build. :D

  • 10.13.2012 8:23 AM PDT

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They usually have bigger sales on Cyber Monday. People buy stuff during their sale on Black Friday, and they have a slightly bigger sale to pull more people in.

  • 10.13.2012 9:21 AM PDT

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Posted by: PMC Fluffy
They usually have bigger sales on Cyber Monday. People buy stuff during their sale on Black Friday, and they have a slightly bigger sale to pull more people in.

Hm...I should keep this in mind....thanks.

  • 10.13.2012 9:44 AM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....

So my cousins roommate is an IT guy at some big bank, and he gets a bunch of computer parts for cheap, and apparently he just got a bunch. I'm going to check them out soon, hopefully hell have some good parts.

  • 10.13.2012 11:07 AM PDT

I've been on the ropes about buying a pre-built custom from Tiger Direct of building my own. I think I may build my PC now! Thanks!

  • 10.13.2012 11:12 AM PDT

You're like a slinky. Good for nothing, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs.

Do you guys think an SSD for the OS and like 2 or 3 games is worth the extra $100?

  • 10.13.2012 12:41 PM PDT

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Posted by: Marvelous Bauble
Do you guys think an SSD for the OS and like 2 or 3 games is worth the extra $100?
Yes. I have one, one of the better tech purchases for my computer.

  • 10.13.2012 12:45 PM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....


Posted by: Marvelous Bauble
Do you guys think an SSD for the OS and like 2 or 3 games is worth the extra $100?
Yes. How big will you be getting?

  • 10.13.2012 1:26 PM PDT

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Posted by: SuicidalSplatter

Posted by: Marvelous Bauble
Do you guys think an SSD for the OS and like 2 or 3 games is worth the extra $100?
Yes. How big will you be getting?
Well, since his limit is $100 I'm guessing it would be a 128GB one, which will definitely be enough for the OS and 2-3 games.

  • 10.13.2012 2:23 PM PDT

Ugh, so I'll be taking my PC apart tomorrow but don't have the original packaging for a lot of the components. How should I store the components while I wait for my motherboard?

  • 10.13.2012 2:59 PM PDT