GTX 470 Help!

[DJ Tucker]

I plan to buy a gtx 470 within the next month but seeing as i have an e8500 overclocked to 3.6ghz with 8gb of memory would my system bottleneck the card?

[pwcmed]

Are you buying that video card for the monitor in your signature? If you are the 470 would be an overkill for that resolution.

[DJ Tucker]

yes thats all i have the money for at the mo and why would it be an overkill!

[smack323]

I think he is saying at that resolution 1280x1024 - a lower priced card would perform the same. Like a 5770 would be fine for that monitor. maybe even a 5750.

[skier]

I think he is saying at that resolution 1280x1024 - a lower priced card would perform the same. Like a 5770 would be fine for that monitor. maybe even a 5750.

unless he plans to, ya know... Buy a new monitor at some point. In which case a 470 is a great choice because I can see it easily powering any new games for a few years on 1920x1080

[pwcmed]

I would upgrade the monitor first. Your SLI setup should be enough to power a 1920x1080 resolution on most games.

[smack323]

I agree with the new monitor. your going to get more enjoyment with a new monitor.. plus you can use that for years to come. I'd go for at least a 22".

[skier]

I agree with the new monitor. your going to get more enjoyment with a new monitor.. plus you can use that for years to come. I'd go for at least a 22".

22's aren't real though, they are still 21.5", its basically just 21.5 or 23, 24, 25 all of which are ordinarily 1920x1080. I'm getting a 23" wednesday, hopefully it doesnt arrive before I get a board lol

[smack323]

I agree with the new monitor. your going to get more enjoyment with a new monitor.. plus you can use that for years to come. I'd go for at least a 22".

let me rephrase that " I'd at least go for a 21.5" "

[Major_A]

I'd take a look at a TV personally.
Examples:
JVC 1920x1080 120Hz TV $349
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6889210078
Acer 23.6" 1080P 120Hz Monitor $369.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6824009222
I know you can't shop the egg, just giving an example.

If you do go the TV route don't get a resolution under 1080P (1920x1080). If you buy a TV with a 1366x768 resolution you are actually losing monitor real estate to your current 1280x1024. The TV won't have as good of a picture, contrast ratios/brightness/pixel pitch/etc..., but you will be hard pressed to find a 3D (120Hz) computer monitor for fairly cheap either.

1366x768= 1,049,088 or 1 mega pixel
1280x1024= 1,310,720 or 1.3 mega pixel
1920x1080= 2,073,600 or 2.1 mega pixel

If you are persistent about getting a video card then I'd look at the GTX 460. It's cheaper, runs cooler and overclocks nice. Newegg has a MSI Cyclone version of the GTX 460 for $140. If you went that way then you could use your extra money to upgrade your power supply to a good brand. I know you've had what seemed like power issues in the past.

[DJ Tucker]

Well maybe a new monitor before a new card is best but i was going to get a new PSU first the corsair hx850 with that it will do for future upgrades

Well i do now have a problem of which i got a new case and put my current system in and it now won't post and the monitor says no input but monitor works fine as does gpu and hdd and cd/dvd drive so what could it be?

[Major_A]

Sounds like...
A) A grounding issue.
B) Loose power connection.
C) Power switch hooked up incorrect.
D) A RAM stick got knocked loose, reseat all your RAM.

Try B, C and D first. That doesn't work pull the guts out and try booting the computer on a non-conductive surface (i.e. motherboard box). If it works then your problem is A. Check for an errand motherboard standoff or burrs that might be making contact with your motherboard.

[DJ Tucker]

ok i will try that later and post back the reply asap

[pwcmed]

This happens all the time with a tower I'm always tinkering with and its always the 8 pin CPU connector. I don't know why but I always forget it on that particular machine.

[DJ Tucker]

i have done all the above major a and yet still no luck and have no idea what to do now think i might just scrap it, i give up with this piece of crap!

[vbironchef]

I would go to the NVIDIA Driver Downloads page and get your latest drivers. Edit: Sometimes the little nubs on your Graphic Card become loose and you need to tighten them by hand before you put on you plug.

[Major_A]

Can you test your power supply? Seems like either the power supply or motherboard decided to take a dive.

[DJ Tucker]

i can't test the motherboard or psu at the mo but will do soon and let you know the outcome. there is a video that i am uploading to youtube soon about my pc and what is happening to it so you guys can have a look