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    Need some Feedback on an up coming build

    So my OC'd 2600k is starting to show its age and has been flaking on me lately. The following is what I am looking to get my primary usage will be gaming and streaming that's about it. The last PC lasted me 8yrs and hoping to get something similar out of this one. I will be buying everything...
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    Closest mouse to a Logitech G9X size

    So I have the Zowie FK 2014, Logitech Proteus G502, and my Logitech G9X. OF all the mouse the G9X is the most comfortable for my claw grip gaming. What mouse is the closest to the size of the G9X with a really good sensor?
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    Poor performance with EVGA GTX 1080 FTW

    Hey Guys, So a few months back i was still rocking out with my trusty GTX 580. I play CS:Go a lot and I was getting about 300+ FPS with that card. IT haD finally died and I was using my bro's 7950 and was getting 200-250 FPS. Well Now I got this shiny new badass and WTF it barely Hits 200 FPS. I...
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    Will a GTX 1070 get bottle-necked by..

    Hey Guys, Im running an OC'd (4,3ghz) I7-2600k and 16gb of ram. My video card fried and a need a replacement for my GTX 580 OC. I am thinking about either a GTX 1060 6gb or a GTX 1070. Would either card get bottle-necked by my system?
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    memory configs on a Gigabyte Z68 UD4-B3

    Hey guys, So i Have 2x4gb sticks of G.skill ripjaws 1600, I just picked up a set of G.skill 2x8gb Ares 1600 sticks. would I have any issues running all 4 sticks? If not, what would be the optimal configuration to run them in? Thanks guys
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    Hot! Brainwavz M3 IEM's for $65 shipped

    I was looking for new IEM's to replace my lovable but uncomfortable UE Tfi10's.. At this price I couldn't help but bite on them.. Figured I'd Share the deal, this is going til the 22nd of November.. Brainwavz M3 Head-Fi Review Ifans Review
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    Sorry guys, I need some opinions..

    Hey Guys, looking for opinions if you rocked one of these out.. I am mainly playing CS:GO and League of legends with Americas Army proving grounds in the mix too. I watch SD/HD shows about 30% of the time.. My main focus is clarity and speed first.. Colors are secondary.. ASUS VG248QE (not sure...
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    Best LGA 1155 heatsink

    Hey Guys, I've done a lot of research and got lost in all of the different reviews I have read. It has all been contradictory and all over the place to say the least. Just about every site i read had varying winners in there tests. So here I am asking what you guys think. I have been running...
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    FS| Gigabyte super overclocked GTX 580

    For sales is a used Gigabyte super overclocked GTX 580. The wife threw out the box, so I will package it safely with all of the accessories. It is in good condition and runs great, only reason I am selling it is because I have upgraditus and want a 7970. $400 Shipped CONUS [Firm]
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    Question about power inverter

    Hey Guys, I have an Asus G53SW-XN1. I will be traveling a lot by plane and car. I would like to use my laptop on those long trips. Would a 150 watt inverter be enough to power my laptop?
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    Best possible gaming laptop for under $600

    Like the title says, i need something to play league of legends. Would be awesome if I could play BF3 on low as well. My budget right now is $600 as i will probably get a dedicated gaming lappy in around 6 months.
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    Best possible gaming laptop for under $600

    Like the title says, i need something to play league of legends. Would be awesome if I could play BF3 on low as well. My budget right now is $600 as i will probably get a dedicated gaming lappy in around 6 months.
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    New build, open to suggestions

    So this is what I am currently looking to get, let me know if you guys see any conflicts. I went with the velociraptor because it is fast and large enough for many games. I am relying on SRT pick up the slack for daily speed increase on the system. On a side note does the momentus XT work with...
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    Business meets pleasure?

    Hey guys need help with choosing a laptop/netbook. I need it to be able to play 720p or better via HDMI out for movies and power point presentations. I need it to handle MS Office as well as league of legends and maybe BF3 on low? The cheaper the better and as portable as possible...
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    Problem with SRT on Asrock Z68 Extreme 4

    I started a thread in data but now i think i should have put it here.. http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1611586
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    Intel SRT not working properly

    Hey guys I am having trouble getting SRT working with my new office rig. I have the following hardware: Intel 2600k Asrock Z68 Extreme 4 8GB ripjaws cas8 2TB Seagate Barracuda XT HD OCZ vertex 2 60GB SSD Gigabyte OC GTX 580 The SATA is set to Raid in the Bios. I installed all of the software...
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    FS: Audio Technica A900

    I love these cans but, I need the money right now. They are in Mint condition and only 3 months old. At this point they are burned-in and sound fantastic. These are the cans here: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-A900-ATH-A900-Headphones/dp/B0006VT1TY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1288173764&sr=8-1...
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    FS: BFG 295 GTX!

    Selling my BFG 295 GTX. i still have the box and most of it's contents. The video card works great, but due to an all new silent PC i am building heat is an issue. This sweet card can run just about any game at ultra quality. The card is only roughly 6 months in use. Asking for $300 shipped...
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    Need help picking a laptop

    Hey Guys, It's been forever since i had to buy a laptop and now ere i am. I need it it for crushing websites and fast enough so that my gaming does not suck. Budget: $1500 Things i am looking for: Light Fast Portable (no huge brick) screen res min of (1680x1050)nothing over 16" good video card...
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    Need help picking a laptop

    Hey Guys, It's been forever since i had to buy a laptop and now ere i am. I need it it for crushing websites and fast enough so that my gaming does not suck. Things i am looking for: Light Fast Portable (no huge brick) screen res min of (1680x1050)nothing over 16" good video card HD i...
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    What do you guys think?

    So i am on the fence about upgrading, i have 2 foreseeable options. First option is to keep the current system and just get an SSD like the OCZ Vertex 60 or 120GB (Bootable). approx ($205 - $420) or Upgrade the CPU/Mobo/Mem and keep the rest. approx ($650) my main question is it...
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    is there a BFG 295 shortage?

    So i stepped up or at least tried to back in January from the 280 OC to the 295. It's now march and i am still waiting. I did call in once and was told i would get an email once they had a stock. Is it normal to wait this long?
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    280 -> 295 step-up?

    So i can step-up from m BFG 280 OC to a BFG 295 for 80 bux... no brainer right?
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    new PSU, my FSP 700 epsilon bit the dust after 3 years..

    i just ran down to Micro Center and picked up the antec Q1000 and a 3 pack of air for $178 out the door. i just read the thread about the x2 4780 not working with it due to circuit cutoff on draw. i see that i got the older revision 18a per 12 rail. will i be OK with this PSU for my "single"BFG...
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    help please Sammy 2693hm

    So i am trying to connect my cable box (Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD) to my monitor via HDMI. i have tried 2 different cable and the monitor says it see's nothing, tryin to do 1080I. any ideas?
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    BFG GTX 280 OC for $350 after $50 MIR w/FC2

    SMoking deal on the BFG GTX 280 OC comes with a copy of FarCry2 as well. Damn thats a better deal then on BFG's website. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3930709&sku=B52-280&SRCCODE=WEBGOOVID&cm_mmc_o=7BBTkwCjC-p8ByplCjCabTwyKbywgfCjCmH4
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    Which of these 3 would you guys say is best..

    Samsung T260 hannspree 28" the 89 model HP 2408H I am doing mostly FPS gaming and watching divx/xvid rips, light browsing...
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    Need a really good gaming LCD

    Hey guys, i have been going over a bunch of monitors and well after reading Prad's review of the HP 2475 my choice may have changed. I need an LCD for the following things and in order of priority: Gaming (competitive FPS, RTS, MMO) 70% of useage Movies (usually xvid/divx avi rips) 20%...
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    Nview alternative

    Hey Guys, I am in a bit of a jam and wanted to know if there was a workaround. My company used the Quadro 1500 with the breakout box to show a zoomed in area of the screen. essentially we hooked up the composite to a monitor. we had the displays set to clone, the primary was 1280x1024 and the...
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    [Warm] Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 $580

    Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83ghz 12mb cache http://www.stalliontek.com/product_p/eu80569pj073n.htm they only have 2 so get while they got em.
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    which mobo should i get for yorkdale?

    I want to uprade down the line to a yorkdale quad core. my first pick was the abit 35 pro, i was told to look into getting a gigabyte P35-DS4 instead. any opinions or suggestions?
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    New system, what do ya's think?

    ABIT IX38 Quad GT LGA 775 Intel X38 XIGMATEK HDT-RS1283 120mm CPU Cooler - Retail Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB SAMSUNG Spinpoint F1 HD753LJ 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s...
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    Should i Wait or buy now?

    Hey Guys, I need a bit of advice, i have a $2k budget for a new system. that said i am not sure if i should just build now or wait a few months more. i am going to keep my monitor for now and maybe get another 8800 GTS 512mb. i would prefer to get 1 powerful card though. Is there anything...
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    Neo4 -f help needed

    i just got an X2 4200 CPU upon installation i am unable to get it stable. running orthos on stock settings i get an error 4 seconds into the test. my components are in the sig. i tried raising the voltage on the nf4 chipset to 1.60 and 1.65, i raised the mem voltage to 2.8 from the default 2.6...
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    negative temps on air?

    I just installed an Athlon 4200 X2 my config is in the sig. orthos won't go stable at stock for more then 10 seconds. in bios it says my v12 is at 11.57 and in windows using corecenter it shows as 12.25. also my CPU temps are negative numbers? any ideas?
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    is this Enough Coling?

    Hey i am Upgrading to a new system and wanted to know if my brand new never opened Zalman 7700alcu would be enough to cool the CPU below to a moderate overclock? C2D E6600 intel Badaxe2 Buffallo Firestix 2 x 1gb Foxconn 8800 GTS 640mb (OC edition) (575mhz core , 1800mhz mem) SB X-Fi...
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    Need some memory advice

    i was going to go with the Crucial ballistix, but, i saw these http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5162136 they worth getting over the Ballistix?
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    Think my Puter is dying

    Hey, recently my computer started restarting randomly all of the time. i can go 10 seconds into windows or 30 minutes before it restarts. when it comes back it usually gives an MS error saying it was a hardware failure, sometimes a display device error. I am now at stock speeds and i still crash...
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    Will i be ok with this?

    I'm at a point where i cannot wait to throw my POS DFI Ultra-D along with my POS opteron 165 out the window. I am looking to get the following: Intel BOXD975XBX2KR intel E6600 Bufallo FireStix 2 x 1gb will those play nice? the rest if the stuff i will salvage from my current rig
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    Will i have a performance hit with using 2 monitors?

    As the title says it, i am running a workstation with 2 monitors using a quadro 1400. will i have a performance hit (video rendering) for using 2 monitors?
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