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This isn't very practical in our [forum assistance] environment though. If The OP would give us full specs of the PSU, whether or not it's modular, because Modular PSU's have inherently higher resistance due to all the extra back-end connectors and such, all the devices connected to the PSU...

Is that so? Yeah I think I remember earing something about it. Stupid rule, eh? Ignore the link, I wasn't trying to say I posted a solution before you. I just thought it was funny you said the fan was crap twice, then found out it wasn't without my help, though I did try. :mad: :D

I thought this sounded familiar.. http://www.computerforum.com/1049980-post5.html lol. :P

Compatibility is a form factor thing. Both those cases are ATX, they will support both their namesake and mATX motherboard's. Most modern mobo's are still relegated by this specific form factor, so you won't likely run into any problems with compatibility. Use Pcwizard to find the make and...

Overclocking is more trial and error than skill anyway. More relevant to the equation would be luck of the silicon*how much dough you spend on the douche. :rolleyes: It's funny, this thread.

I would put it, if you're paranoid about security, you may have to put up with more importantly the nag of use, and the tediousness of setting up controls and rules for benign traffic flow. :P To each his own. If the User needs absolute security, because of sensitive materials on his computer...

I've heard that SLI should be enabled manually, even when the CP recognizes and asks for it to be enabled, as it doesn't always do a spot on job (plus it's nice to choose a rendering method yourself). As it is (as I know it on an older driver version), there should be the enabling of SLI...

Yours is a much better built PSU. Op has one +12v rail to supply his SLI cards, and all else (but the CPU) that pull from the +12v, while you have two. Apples to oranges danny. :D HDD's may pull an amp or two, singly, from the +12v lines under certain conditions. Fan motors only a fraction of...

Lol, no duh. :D Edit: didn't occur to above poster, so maybe it isn't a no duh? :rollseyes: Damn Xfire. Never used Xfire. Must be bad then. :cool:

Each clock cycle produces (or fails to adequately dissipate) small amounts of heat as a byproduct of Transistor on/off cycling, and such other things. The wattage (heat) required to do logic operations is small, but together can be noticeable. Increasing the clock signal thus creates more heat...

I'm going to say you're close to pushing it, if you're thinking of OCing those cards. Unless one of the two PCi-e connectors pull off a separate (+12v2) line, unlikely, you've only got the single 24a for 2 8800gt, case fans, HDD's, etc. Stock 8800gt's pull about 100-110w at load (8-9a +12v)...

I'm going to be weird and just answer your question. :P So you can figure it out by yourself if you ever feel the need. CPU/GPU, both feed from the +12v: Power consumption is easily found, and highly variable according to age/architecture, and individual specifications (read: clocks, type and...

It's what I would do. Plus, it's always better to let things cool after a flood of new, competitive items are released. You get both a better view of the situation and hopefully, a nice deal on an otherwise expensive card.

Ocing should be fine for now IMO. The 8800gt setup is still impressive though, It equals or beats a single GTX260 i believe. It certainly is the cheapest higher end option seeing as you can another for around $100.

Specs are good but benchmarks are better if you need something more relevant. http://forum.beyond3d.com/showthread.php?t=48691 Nice list of 4870 benchies, that have 4850 numbers for comparison.

I've heard of that one, but haven't tried it yet. I'm gonna have to sooner or later. I also had a darker nights and fallout faded flashlight which increased the already overbrimming atmosphere considerably. I was thinking the same thing just a couple days ago! I wouldn't give so many of...

Well, try disabling the services or killing the suspicious applications. AN active scanning AV like Avast may result in slower HDD access and retrieve times which could put a Hamper on FPS. If you can play the SP fine, it would put the blame more squarely on the server itself or your...

It's a awesome game.. With mods. :P I haven't checked out the STALKER mod scene in several months, but fileplanet seems to still be a good place to get mods. http://stalker.filefront.com/file/ABC_INFERNO;84144 Awesome mod ^ I dunno if this version also changes bullet weight or max carrying...

Yeah, leaning more towards it will. The way the rails are "configured", it just looks suspicious.

18a*12v= 216w. If the correct maximum rating of the unit is 300w, then both the rails cannot draw their rated 18a at the same time, I.E. The more drawn on one rail should decrease the amount that can be drawn on the other. I don't know how much power a X3 would use under load, but the question...