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After reading the thread by MIghtyG and being told by simplicity96 to post my own thread I have decided that its time I updated my system.
My current system is:
Just to give you some background. This is now my 3rd time upgrading my machine. Last time I purchased the 6850 based on some forum feedback and to be truthful it sucks. Well I did manage to get the dodgy red fan version and then I broke the Accelero Twin Turbo II fan replacement. Well more melted the wires.
I was thinking of getting a new psu and cpu cooler this week for starters. Maybe the XFX 750W and then a Noctua NH-D14 Dual Radiator.
I sit within touching distance of my base. Mainly at night is when I have issues. Core temp is currently reading Min 32c and Max 52c.
So how silent can I go without dropping in performance ? Can I even Game in silence ???
My current system is:
- Case: Fractal Design Define XL
- Power Supply: Cooler Master GX 550W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply
- CPU: AMD Athlon II X2 3.00GHz (Socket AM3)
- CPU Cooler: Freezer 7 PRO Rev. 2
- Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H 880G
- RAM: Corsair XMS3 (4x4GB) DDR3 1333MHz Dual Channel
- Hard Drive: OCZ 120GB Agility
- Graphics Card: HIS ATI 6850
Just to give you some background. This is now my 3rd time upgrading my machine. Last time I purchased the 6850 based on some forum feedback and to be truthful it sucks. Well I did manage to get the dodgy red fan version and then I broke the Accelero Twin Turbo II fan replacement. Well more melted the wires.
I was thinking of getting a new psu and cpu cooler this week for starters. Maybe the XFX 750W and then a Noctua NH-D14 Dual Radiator.
I sit within touching distance of my base. Mainly at night is when I have issues. Core temp is currently reading Min 32c and Max 52c.
So how silent can I go without dropping in performance ? Can I even Game in silence ???
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