Journal #8336
Posted 10 years ago2014-02-20 10:35:39 UTC
Lo, this MONSTER!
Ever wonder how upgrading your gfx card will affect your 3d rendering ability in Hammer 4?
The answer is: Big-time!
Definitely noticed a general performance increase after getting a rig with an i7 processor, but since I didn't map much at the time, I can't be sure to what extent.
Now, after upgrading my gfx card(from GTX 630 to a GTX 650), the 3D performance increase is unmistakable! Before, I'd have to visgroup like a bandit just to have smooth 3D navigation on a big map, but now, I can have the entire map visible while editing, with no choppiness, nor any sort of lag!
If you were thinking about upgrading your gfx card and you map a lot, hesitate no further!*
*For Hammer 4 at least. i have yet to do any testing with Hammer 3.x
Ever wonder how upgrading your gfx card will affect your 3d rendering ability in Hammer 4?
The answer is: Big-time!
Definitely noticed a general performance increase after getting a rig with an i7 processor, but since I didn't map much at the time, I can't be sure to what extent.
Now, after upgrading my gfx card(from GTX 630 to a GTX 650), the 3D performance increase is unmistakable! Before, I'd have to visgroup like a bandit just to have smooth 3D navigation on a big map, but now, I can have the entire map visible while editing, with no choppiness, nor any sort of lag!
If you were thinking about upgrading your gfx card and you map a lot, hesitate no further!*
*For Hammer 4 at least. i have yet to do any testing with Hammer 3.x
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At least though after upgrayedding(spelt thusly, for a double-dose of it's pimping) the power supply and gfx card, it's very decent machine compared to what i'm used to using. That said, i will never by a prebuilt "bargain" computer again
i realize i could have saved some money and got something better online, but because the case is so compact, i half expected to have to return it for not being able to fit the card in
Why didn't you look into getting something with a cooler master case; those things are TOWERS.
Like mein. X3
That new PC feeling is one of the best, and it looks like one sexy beast. Congrats, my amigo.
Like my avatar. I love black. <3
Clearly, the machine isn't perfect, but it's fine for the little bit of casual gaming and mapping i do, so i'm happy enough, and it's a huge improvement over my old Core 2 Duo machine =)
Maybe I'll add an SSD down the road, and that will be the last bit of money i will put into her..
Thanks for the comments bros! =P
PS the place it's at looks dodgey... You sure it won't fall off? ._.
It's just a metal shelf screwed into drywall. The even dodgier part, is the piece of plastic closeline holding up the free edge of the shelf, that's just out of the picture frame =P
The good thing, it frees up space in my already very-small room, and i can vacuum under it =P
I've been looking for an alternative to airduster for a while now. I know i could simply use an air compressor air gun, but air compressors hold moisture in the tank, so i shy away from that.
Eventually, i'd like to fork over the money for a canless air system, but man are they pricey!
And yeah, those fans get caked up quick! i blow out the intakes and exhaust on my laptop every couple weeks, and it's amazing to see the crap that comes out of there
Edit
Just found this one for $60, so i guess that's not so pricey after-all =P
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Unless it's variable speed, and haz a flexible wand attachment, then it could be the perfect option, as you can blow the leaves off your driveway when you are done with your computer =)
<searches leaf blowers>
It does a FANTASTIC job at getting dust out of the Fans, cooler gaps, chip board gaps, practically any fucking gap. And it doesn't damage the board!
But I rarely use the leaf blower, I use the Hitachi air blower.. Just hook it up to the socket out side, open up your shell, open throttle and VOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH! Blow those suckers yeah!
Insert top gun scene where a MiG 28 (actual T-5E talon ) gets blown up.