My 540

NoNameNoNumber · 19 Dec 2013 at 16:16

7950 has gone for £300!

Currently looking for a 780 or 290. Not sure though which ones in particular to go for/avoid :/

NoNameNoNumber · 20 Dec 2013 at 15:19

780 on it's way

NoNameNoNumber · 20 Dec 2013 at 19:23

Looks like I'm gonna have to make some changes to the loop. With the stock cooler on I'm gonna have to either remove the fans or the radiator from the front of the case to make room. Hopefully with a water block though the 780 will fit in with the existing fans.

How loud are these 780's? I've heard they're much better than the 290 but I'm used to absolute silence

NoNameNoNumber · 29 Dec 2013 at 13:14

Despite max temps on the Inno3d 780 of 64*C while gaming on Farcry 3 or Tomb raider maxxed out There's a water block on it's way

A copper one of course, and Davido Labido is gonna sort me some lovely braided extensions

NoNameNoNumber · 29 Dec 2013 at 22:02

Here's how it stands with the 780, there's definitely not enough room for the card here with the stock cooler, fingers crossed the it will fit fine with the other rad in and the waterblock.

NoNameNoNumber · 31 Dec 2013 at 17:48

780 stripped, Thermal pads cut (was a ball ache applying TIM to both sides of the pads.) Just finishing cleaning the factory TIM off the die before a fresh blob of MX-4

Block on, much prefer the look and quality of the Aquacomputer blocks though.

A few cables braided, more to come on those...

NoNameNoNumber · 4 Jan 2014 at 18:21

Yeah I'd definitely recommend getting your 7970's gone. Just be sure to send them signed for and insured if using the bay (£25ish per card) then you could be looking at a 780/Ti too

You'll have to stick a build log up as I'm toying with the idea of cramming a 360 in mine

NoNameNoNumber · 4 Jan 2014 at 18:31

I've unlocked the voltage on the 780, benched it at 1381/1802 quite happily with max temps of 41*C

NoNameNoNumber · 4 Jan 2014 at 21:38

Yeah that's fair enough. I'm impartial to amd/Intel and Nvidia but ultimately I think the intel/Nvidia combo is just a better setup if you can afford it.
I did quite like my 7950 but it just doesn't compare to this 780

NoNameNoNumber · 4 Jan 2014 at 21:43

Tis very shiny, the 7950 block was a classier satin kind of finish in comparison. The plexi cover makes me want to use pastel white coolant too

NoNameNoNumber · 30 Jan 2014 at 11:35

Bit of an update...

I've got Nickolp to blame for this!

It's an absolute monster compared to a reference GTX 780!!!

Little did I know but the additional hieght of the card meant that conventioanl 'bridging' of the water loop wouldn't work

Which means I've had to do something horrific to join them both up

But it works... christ knows why I needed such a powerful internet browser

Just waiting for my custom cable set from Davido now

NoNameNoNumber · 30 Jan 2014 at 12:49

No unfortunately not

With a couple of 45's it's close but won't go so as it is that's the only solution.

NoNameNoNumber · 2 Feb 2014 at 20:00

Yeah that's not a bad shout actually Nick.

I'm getting 100-130FPS in farcry 3!
Huge over kill on my 60Hz monitor, seriously considering selling one. But then if I kept this pair, they'd be good for several years...

NoNameNoNumber · 2 Feb 2014 at 21:17

You're exactly right Fulax!

We'll have to see, I don't need the cash from one of the cards but they're hardly a good investment if I'm not using them to their potential

NoNameNoNumber · 9 Feb 2014 at 10:42

Cables are in Dave, look sweet but the other GPU definitely needs to go...

Fancy a 780? I'm sure your club3d rep could find you another 2 to match