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Video Card Replacement

PostPosted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 2:34 pm
by Redda03
My Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 "crashed" this week and after a thorough inspection by a technician I have been advised that I will need to reinstall a new Card posting.php?mode=post&f=5#.

The Technician suggested that I should consider installing a GeForce GTX 860 PCI-E 16 2GB Memory.

Comments would be appreciated!!!???

Cheers,

Bob R

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Re: Video Card Replacement

PostPosted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 2:47 pm
by Ian Warren
Bob , I went thru graphic cards a couple off years back (5/6maybe) .. Going from a GTX295 (bloody $1400 plus) which simply died to its replacement a GXT480 ($850 costing) which showed or to me seemed lessor at its replacement cost and fortunately that also did a 'Funky Chicken' , now in my current FS PC I have a GTX750TI (then costing around $400) and the results are very pleasing , I am very sure the GTX860 would be Ideal and suit your very fine. B-)

Arr Tech-co-nology and time in such a short time .

Re: Video Card Replacement

PostPosted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 4:11 pm
by Redda03
Hi Ian,

Thanks for those comments....I note that my post was in error....should have stated a GF GTX 960.

Cheers,

Bob R

Re: Video Card Replacement

PostPosted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 5:35 pm
by Ian Warren
Crikey .... A one small step from graphics card to another larger Graphics card .... now were did I hear that before ... :rolleyes: they where talking about the moon .

I think the only thing you have to worry about is the size (dimensions) and if it has the slots/pins and MOBO (motherboard) that will suit it .

Re: Video Card Replacement

PostPosted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 2:47 pm
by Redda03
now in my current FS PC I have a GTX750TI


Ian,

You will no doubt be pleased to hear that I have decided (after a very long consultation with my Techo in Palmerston Nth today) to install a GTX750TI in Palmy tomorrow. He will also configure an additional Solid State Hard Drive that should speed up the system. FYI the GTX 960 could not be retrofitted to by MOBO (Build in 2008 at the same Computer Store)....he described the 750TI as "upmarket GTX285 performer)", so I am looking forward to getting FS up and running again this weekend. posting.php?mode=reply&f=5&t=24635&sid=c40715ecedd22d3659baebfc612c1e75#

Will keep you informed.

Cheers,

Bob R

Re: Video Card Replacement

PostPosted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:03 pm
by Ian Warren
Pleased Bob , you will be happy with the Vibrant change in colour B-)

Re: Video Card Replacement

PostPosted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 11:59 pm
by omitchell
I run the EVGA GTX750, the 7X series is a great series of cards. Not too pricey, but still great performance and if its an EVGA great cooling. I think you'll be happy with it (Esp if you have a 1080hd monitor/tv hooked up)

Re: Video Card Replacement

PostPosted: Fri May 15, 2015 2:23 pm
by Nosecone
Glad to hear good things about the 750 my new rig will have a 750gtx Ti and ssd looking forward to a bitter sweet upgrade :(

Rhys

Re: Video Card Replacement

PostPosted: Fri May 15, 2015 4:31 pm
by Ian Warren
Nosecone wrote:Glad to hear good things about the 750 my new rig will have a 750gtx Ti and ssd looking forward to a bitter sweet upgrade :(

I'm very sure you would be impressed with the GTX750Ti , ..... any word on your switch's or reply for the bits and pieces your searching for the cockpit build.

Re: Video Card Replacement

PostPosted: Fri May 15, 2015 4:56 pm
by Nosecone
Hi Ian
No luck with bits and pieces still looking but not looking good at this stage
Currently working on the collective setup and installing that under the seat of the cockpit of the 300. Will be using pillow blocks to attach the collective, will post some pics soon

Rhys

Re: Video Card Replacement

PostPosted: Fri May 15, 2015 5:18 pm
by Ian Warren
Nosecone wrote:Hi Ian
No luck with bits and pieces still looking but not looking good at this stage

It weird they throw parts out but on request nothing about ... Ill still keep my eyes glued .