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Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
Posted by: CostlyAxis
Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
Should I stress test my CPU or anything when I get everything running for the first time?
You should let the thermal paste sink in and settle fully. This time period varies depending on the thermal paste you used, and you should refer to the instructions provided by the maker. So, don't stress test until the thermal paste is fully settled?The thermal paste should have fully spread if you tightened the backplate in a diagonal order. Stress testing would cause the CPU to produce a lot more heat, forcing the thermal paste to settle out more.
Posted by: Pride
How much would a PC with console tier graphics cost?This would still run games bettter. It's better in ever field except for the CPU, and that doesn't matter when it comes down to graphics as much.
Posted by: ABotelho
Not my picture as mine is currently installed and I just woke up. I didn't even take into consideration whether the backplate was touching any metal on the motherboard, either. I'm assuming that would also cause problems.
The red area is where I'm having conflicts. The circuits in the area raise the backplate, actually making the bolt not long enough to reach the nut. I get the impression Asus didn't want aftermarket CPU coolers on this motherboard.
The green area is one of the things I was asking about. If I were to put something non-conductive on the bottom of the case actually holding up those areas, would it not work? It would not work because it would not give the heatsink enough pressure to make proper contact with the CPU. If you can return the heatsink, you can get a different one that works. If not, you can try cutting off the areas on the backplate that conflict with the mobo.
Posted by: XoG Suppressor
I'll never understand why Nvidia is so popular ITT. > Their 6xx series came out before the 7xxx series, so people who upgraded sooner got their cards earlier.
> When the 7xxx series came out, the drivers were originally riddled with bugs, giving AMD a bad name.
> Under the original prices, nVidia was a better price/performance ratio. This did not change until a few months ago when AMD lowered their prices.
> Some people require CUDA, adaptive VSynch, CSAA, etc.
> nVidia's 3D is better than AMD's.
> Not everyone uses more than one monitor.
> EVGA doesn't make AMD cards, and they offer lifetime warranties and an upgrade plan. XFX is the only AMD card to match the warranties (on their Double D cards)
At this point, AMD is the better choice if you don't need any of the above or use more than one monitor. If we're talking about the high-end cards like the 670 vs 7970, both cards can reach such high FPS's that it only truly matters if you own a 120 Hz monitor.
[Edited on 12.24.2012 11:08 AM PST]