Kermit

This really seems like an awsome way to earn some extra cash while asleep, but does it make a noticable difference in GPU lifespan?

I have a Sapphire r9 280x Tri-X that I just got and really want to mine with it, but if it greatly damages the lifespan then it seems kind of counter-intuitive to mine like $80 but then have to buy a new 280x for $250.... Does anybody here have any experience with a card crapping out due to GPU mining? thanks 

Totally.  You'd be amazed at the marketing shams companies and sellers come up with.

Yeah like Amazon charges $62 for a $50 Steam giftcard... no wonder it has a 2 star rating lol

"We plug in USBs on the first try"

what program are you using?

if you want to spend a bit of cash dolla, i'd suggest dual 970s, or if thats not your thing a single 970

ehhh sapphire toxic looks better but still TAKE IT

whats your budget and what resolution are you looking for

r9 280+ cards are old and really good performance per dollar, compared to nvidia they are really cheap.

gtx 960 runs more stable with lower temps and volume so many people opt for that card

I love that card - it would be a shame if something happened to it... anyways have you switched from onboard graphics to your 280? I had that issue with running games with DX 11 - go to device manager and enable the card

can you post in the thread the error code because i may have seen this before

I got it with PS Elements so I'm not complaining!

haha endless fun

Yeah i love this product

just fun to fool around with it on photoshop 

have you ever overlocked your 780

what game are you trying to use AA on

Let me just place my small pumpkin into my computer to stop buzzing... Yes, that will help.

lol works 100%

Do you use AMD overdrive?

Try searching YouTube for how to install graphics cards. 

I think Newegg.com's channel has a pretty straightforward video. 

PS. When you install the card, you should hear a click for when that tab is actually locked and has the GPU secure. Good luck

MFAA

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-970/features

My plan if i ever get a minivan:

1. Install multiple 12" subwoofers in the trunk

2. Drive around town with the trunk open blasting techno music

3. Become a legend

cost, some med-teir cards aren't that heavy. sometimes you can buy them...

so its a weight issue? I would think that PCI-E slot and the 1-2 screws holding the card in would be more than enough to hold it still and rigid.

that kinda makes sense due to the fact that my 9" card didn't have a backplate but my new 13" card has a backplate

interesting.

That moment when you save one of your GPU questions from a week ago just so you can post it as the 30 thousandth post in GPU thread and stay up until 1:33 am waiting to post it.

totally not like i did that or anything   .__.

Quick question - 

Why are backplates usually only on high-end cards, and not on normal-tier cards? Backplates seem like they would cost maybe a few extra dollars to make out of a strong plastic, so why don't all GPUs use one... Is it just a marketing ploy in order to have people buy the more expensive products or is it just due to cost? 

thanks

dual 970s look sick and yield better performance than a single 980.

unless your looking to upgrade to a 980 now and get another in the future, spend some extra dough now on two 970s.

Buzzing in what way?

 

If it is vibrating against the case then you can just use an old bike rube to insulate it at all the points of contact.

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=definition+of+rube

am i missing something or did you use the wrong word lol

maybe you have an outdated version of the program?

970 is more powerful in every aspect except for the fact that the 290 has a wider memory bus... 512 vs 256 is a large difference. anyways, go with a 970 with an aftermarket cooler.

http://www.newegg.com/