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  1. Knave

    Possible new faulty HDD

    Got the Seagate ST2000DM008 just over a month ago and while it works the noise from it sounds like it is being accessed all the time even when its not. Been running HD Tune tests on it (both normal and safe mode) and the graph over a normal drive does not look good at all. Showing as firmware...
  2. Knave

    Dawn of War 3 ASUS promotion game key problems

    Ordered an Asus 1970 yesterday and received the code via email from Overclockers UK but upon checking the website it's only valid on purchases from April 1 to June 25 yet still being advertised on the website :(
  3. Knave

    CPU on its way out?

    Temps are good as always. Just done a complete PC clean out and not much if any dust/fluff around the socket. Paste was only put not to long ago but redone it anyway with bit or artic silver I had left. Just tested CPU again and this is the usage after 3mins of Prime95. http://imgur.com/yq7bPye
  4. Knave

    CPU on its way out?

    My current i5-2200K I know is old but has been perfect for me with any game I throw as it running will up until recently when The Division was causing me game slowdowns with CPU despikes (speed lowering) on the task manager monitor. So I did some testing with Prime95 and OCCT and noticed the...
  5. Knave

    PC problem help

    Temperatures are ok, almost the same as before the PSU change. The old PSU was even a lower wattage of 650w and powered the system with no problems. Whats also weird then it does come back on after going off all websites have forgot me and need to log in all of them (usually on a random crash...
  6. Knave

    PC problem help

    My PC has been running perfect without this problem ever but the past few days when doing (it can be doing anything) my PC just shuts down and starts up again with no warning or errors. Only think I recently changed on my PC was I added a new PSU [Corsair CX750 Builder Series CX 750W] and...
  7. Knave

    Triple Display question

    Cheers so much for the help, will get ordering two now least got the option of using it all.
  8. Knave

    Triple Display question

    I am currently running the Sapphire Ati 7950 which has the ports: 1x DVI 1x HDMI 2x Mini DisplayPort. Looking to get triple view running and would like to know do I have to get 2x Active MiniDisplay to DVI connectors as I used the HDMI part to connect to my TV in the other room that not...
  9. Knave

    Weird possible graphics issue?

    Having a bit of a weird problem with new graphics card and seeing if anyone else has encountered this. Just upgraded from an Ati 5850 to a 7950 + OcUK Value Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (for my twinview) The setup is almost the same as my old 5850. Both DVI ports used for monitors and...
  10. Knave

    New graphics card ports question

    That's great news, much appreciated the help given.
  11. Knave

    New graphics card ports question

    Ah thank you. Would also this item work if just using it for 2 monitors (extended desktop) or does it have to be that active one for basic 2 monitors? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-047-OK&tool=3 Setup is 2x monitors for normal use The switch them off and power TV for...
  12. Knave

    New graphics card ports question

    My old setup was 2x Samsung P2350 monitors connected via DVI cables to my Sapphire 5850 with my large TV in the other room using the HDMI port for movies, etc. About to upgrade to the HIS 7950 Fan 3GB GDDR5 PCI-E DVI/HDMI/2xMini DP and found that whole range only has one DVI & HDMI but now...
  13. Knave

    Upgrade choices for 5850

    Looking to upgrade my aging Sapphire 5850. Gamer using the resolution of 1920x1080 with around a budget of around £250 to £350. Have been using Ati for years now but would like to know of a good replacement or Nvidia equivalent if better. Did try CF but it didn't go well for me to thought...
  14. Knave

    5850 best settings??

    5850 right settings?? Just installed my new 5850 and noticed when in games the clock values seems to be the same as my old card. GPU clock - 625mhz Memory clock - 900mhz Wondering if this is right or I need to fix some settings to get the best from the card? Thanx
  15. Knave

    Upgrade advice of

    Upgrade advice of X1950 Looking to upgrade my old graphics card to a more newer one and was looking at the Ati 4850 and was wondering if my PSU would handle it in my current spec. Checked specs and says need 450 Watt or greater power supply with 75 Watt 6-pin PCI, so hoping my current PSU...
  16. Knave

    Sapphire HD2600XT Loud Fan

    Cheers Gareth170, tried looking for updates for it but must have missed the hotfix. Finally got Atitool to work also to get some monitor graphs. From OS idle to game test and back. Atitool Monitor Graph Awaiting response from OcUK.
  17. Knave

    Sapphire HD2600XT Loud Fan

    Tried to test the card to see how it performs as so far its not that good. 3Dmark06 would just hang at the loading screen, second try the mouse then locked up the screen when artifact/crazy colour mad. Seriously not impressed with this card. Any recommendations for a around the £100 for...
  18. Knave

    Sapphire HD2600XT Loud Fan

    I know fans can get louder with newer cards / max usaged but this can be heard in the next room and its a few days old :)
  19. Knave

    Sapphire HD2600XT Loud Fan

    That I have checked and it does say the HD2600 XT DDR4, but with the fan problem and fact that the card was opened when I got it is not a good thing. More likely is a refrub from the makers that is still a bit wrong somewhere.
  20. Knave

    Sapphire HD2600XT Loud Fan

    Purchased from OcUK on Thursday just gone. Box was sealed, and all cables/adaptors and drivers all look unopened, just the card was open and different. Will get a [new] replacement asap, least Post is back to semi-normal anyway.
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