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Mal, stop. Please 
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970's having performance issues using 4GB Vram - Nvidia investigating
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yes but that time has to include saving for the components too.... i didn't mention that, so back then it was a mobo one month, then the psu whatever the next, my first rig took 6 months to build.
even this one still isn't finished and i've had it 6 monthsit's had 4 pc cases... 25 fans................5 PSUs...........4 GPUs............3 mobos... 4 tower coolers and i dont like this Phanteks case either, so that's going soon.
Your lack of disposable income has nothing to do with what is deemed a reasonable amount of time to build a PC from scratch following research. Quit the nonsense.
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yes but that time has to include saving for the components too.... i didn't mention that, so back then it was a mobo one month, then the psu whatever the next, my first rig took 6 months to build.
even this one still isn't finished and i've had it 6 months
i'm not into the software at all, i like fiddling around with the components instead, it has to look just right but i take a long time to research, it takes two weeks just to buy a new fan !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUl6PooveJE
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I repeat... you must be a slow reader.
Either that or just a bit dim and lacking in confidence...
It's ok... just months is silly.
My first system was a pre-built... upgraded the RAM and graphics card myself... but the time I had done that I was confident enough to build a PC from scratch... it's rather simple.
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6 months to build a computer 
Hardest part in building the computer is choosing the colours, seriously
Mind you, i can't really talk.
Takes me ages to do anything, tend to have everything i need sitting around just waiting for actual time to get everything done.
Hardest part in building the computer is choosing the colours, seriously
Mind you, i can't really talk.
Takes me ages to do anything, tend to have everything i need sitting around just waiting for actual time to get everything done.
6 months to build a computer
Hardest part in building the computer is choosing the colours, seriously
Mind you, i can't really talk.
Takes me ages to do anything, tend to have everything i need sitting around just waiting for actual time to get everything done.
The hardest part about building a computer is waiting for the stuff you buy to get delivered!!
https://twitter.com/Thracks/status/560511204951855104
https://twitter.com/amd_roy/status/560462075193880576
It seems the boot is starting to get put in.
The chances of Fixer smashing a 970 tomorrow are rising.
https://twitter.com/amd_roy/status/560462075193880576
It seems the boot is starting to get put in.
The chances of Fixer smashing a 970 tomorrow are rising.
i dont i buy far too much, with me it's some kind of mental disorder.... i spend money when i'm bored, i see the pc and think...``i dont like the case anymore and i'm not sure about that fan either`` , i've then had it, i have to buy something, i get very excited when i receive a parcel from Overclockers i'm addicted to the buzz, there's nothing quite as good as getting a new PC case or buying another Megahalems cooler.
these GTX 970s not working right, is just another poor excuse for me to buy something else.
Gibbo do me a favour please..........ban me from here
you dont even know what dim is do you, you've no idea what you're saying at all.....
Some people collect cars, or build trainsets or buy the same ubisoft game year in year out. Do what you enjoy, just don't go into debt because of it!
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Really enjoyed reading this thread, now I know why the 970 was so cheap, unexpectantly as I recall, Nvidia new it was gimped but decided not to tell, what a decision that turned out to be, someone at NVidia is clearing their desk right now. Funny thing is I think it is a really good card for the money and if Nvidia had been honest about the memory issues I don't think it would have affected sales too much. 4K being readily available so cheaply would appear to have revealed its limitations, shoving it over its unknown 3.5Gb limit. Still a good card for the money at 3.5Gb memory in my opinion.
Soldato
Let us know if some cheap 970s end up in b grade 
Soldato
Just a quick question. Are all of those who bought a 970 and who cannot afford a 980 simply stuffed?
6 months to build a computer
Hardest part in building the computer is choosing the colours, seriously
Mind you, i can't really talk.
Takes me ages to do anything, tend to have everything i need sitting around just waiting for actual time to get everything done.
yea white is a girlie colour, fed up with it, so it's time for either another Lian or that D-Frame.........but before this we need to sort out these cards
right i've made my mind up.........I'M KEEPING THE CARDS, they'll be ok until the 380X comes out, instead, i'm going to replace the pc case
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Probably have to go down the 290x route, since I think the AMD cards will be a few months off.
For those that, for whatever reason, do not want an AMD card there is only really three options. A 980 or an older gen (but still capable) card like the 780Ti. Be it new or second hand. Or just keep the 970s which, for many people, will be perfectly fine.
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Yep, I've never been too keen on buying used GPUs due to warranty concerns.
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