EVGA GeForce GTX 1070Post Date: 2017-01-11 |
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Snaike ![]() Moderator Group ![]() Just a dude trying to keep the spam away ![]() Joined: 23 Jan 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 9298 |
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Actually, it's a EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC GAMING ACX 3.0, 8GB GDDR5, LED, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) Graphics Card. Ok, my Vanquish 2 got an upgraded GPU. The PNY GTX 770 that was standard 3 years ago was not a bad card, nor was it malfunctioning. It was just time for an upgrade. I think the fact that it's been so good for so long is a testament to how DS builds even the entry level machines for longevity... but I digress. Here's the 770 in it's natural habitat... ![]() .. and here's the helper I had for day making sure everything is ok... ![]() As you can see, of the two cards, the PNY GTX770 is a little wider and a little thinner. One would think 3 fans vs 2 that you would lose a bit in cooling.. well.. with the fan profile the same, FurMark stress test ran the 1070 18°C cooler for the 5 minute burn-in test. 74° v 56°. Very impressive. ![]() Installation of a new card is so very simple, even a ham-handed neophyte like myself can do it. The proof... ![]() There is one thing that disturbs my OCD... the first PCI-E power cord was not necessary. I really don't want to snip the cable ties so it gets to hang loose with the card. (Actually, I've tucked it into that empty space and it "looks" connected...but in the back of my mind I know it isn't.) ![]() Now here is a picture that bprat will love. I have taken this opportunity to show the caps that come with a new video card. So, in future, should there be any questions about where the monitor should be plugged in, please feel free to use this image... ![]() *********************************** Now for the simple before and after test. All I can say is: "WOW, HOLY CATS, HAVE YOU EVER SEEN ANYTHING SO INCREDIBLE IN YOUR WHOLE LIFE!!!"... Which I did say, loudly, scaring my litter helper into the next room. Furmark bench scores PNY GTX770 (Original Equipment Vanquish 2) vs EVGA GTX1070 SC Gaming. ![]() ![]() So as you can see, there is quite a difference. All games on this machine are now Geforce optimized to ULTRA (excluding RUST, still in early release) and it's just so amazing. For the record this is the second upgrade to the Vanquish. The first was 16GB RAM from the original 8GB. Yea, we're happy. ![]() |
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bprat22 ![]() DS ELITE ![]() DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) ![]() Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
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Nice job, Snaike.
![]() Looks like you doubled your performance. It's like a whole new system. That pic of the rear monitor ports should be sent with every DS rig. I am gonna save the pic and post, the confusion of where to hook the monitor fairly common. Your kitten is there to make sure your new setup just purrs along. ![]() |
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hoserator ![]() DS Veteran ![]() We don't need no stinking "Avatars" ! ![]() Joined: 08 Oct 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7776 |
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Love your assistant. Guess he takes care of the intricate wiring.
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FrankW ![]() DS Veteran ![]() Joined: 22 Feb 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2254 |
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Good Job Snaike!
The extra power cable looks good in the picture where you have it in position like it is plugged in. Frank |
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Tidgxor ![]() DS ELITE ![]() The Kokopelli kid ![]() Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 12954 |
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Dang, this is good to know. I'm similarly situated hardware wise and have been considering such things myself.
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My Two Digital Storm Rigs: Mr. Bojangles (HAF-X, 2010) & Mrs. Bojingles (Bolt I, 2013).
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charlesjohny ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 12 Sep 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
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Best gaming card going to buy soon.
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carefulpunch ![]() Groupie ![]() ![]() Joined: 03 Mar 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 157 |
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Nice cable management.
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Lewis95 ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 Oct 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 12 |
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Thanks, that information helped a lot. I will definitely try doing it. Hope it doesn't give me errors. Is there any anything on which I have to keep a good eye while upgrading my machine?
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Onkel_Ken ![]() DS Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined: 17 Dec 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2962 |
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Snaike,
I like that your cat is also a Quality Assurance inspector. I had trouble just house breaking my dog much less getting my dog to help verify my computer build. ![]() |
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