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I recently expanded my house so am looking to improve my WiFi coverage by upgrading to a Nest Mesh WiFi network. I am looking to both improve my WiFi coverage while creating/maintaining a wired backhaul through my house via coax to keep my PCs directly connected via ethernet (used for gaming &...

Hey everybody. Haven't built a PC in a while so getting back into it after 5 or so years. My current planned build is as follows: Case: NZXT h700i MB: Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Pro CPU: Intel Core i5-9600K GPU: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 RAM: GSkill Trident Z RGB (2x8GB) Storage: 2x Samsung 970 EVO...

whm1974, quite possible I am just missing what you are saying, but isn't that NZXT Kraken 62X liquid cooling component going to handle any CPU cooling needs? Cooling: NZXT Kraken X62 Liquid Cooling ($159.99) Thanks for the feedback so far!

As I mentioned in the topic title, haven't built a pc in a while (although upgraded my CPU 3 years ago). When taking into account some of the other components (monitor, speakers), I haven't replaced some parts in closer to 8yrs. So, this build is shaping up to be a complete re-build. Since...

Thanks nsaFreak. Yes, I already have an aftermarket cooler (CoolerMaster Hyper212 Plus Fan&Heatsink) so I should be all set from that end. Will look into OCing my CPU. Have never done it before but what better time than the present. Appreciate the feedback.

I am a novice PC builder and put together my first rig in 2011. I use my rig primarily for gaming (RPGs, some occasional FPS). I always say I want to overclock but never seem to get around to it. Specs are the following: Mobo: Gigabyte GA z68x-UD3H-B3 MOBO CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K CPU GPU...

yeah I got a good deal on the Vengeance or else I would have picked something much cheaper. As far as the liquid cooling...I knew going in that it was a complete overkill and waste of cash. I think that that things that worried me the most about the build are probably the things that an...

I don't think it took me too long, except for trouble I had with the top right of the MB (PS pin connector, HD Audio connector, and CPU fan connector). I found I had no space and got really scared that I was going to tear into my MB and ruin it. Outside of that, and a bit to my embarrassment...

Nope, I bought that through ABS PC about 6 years ago. Went boutique on that one so picked some of the parts but had them build it for me. Thats kind of why I decided to do it by myself this time - couldn't justify paying a premium for someone to put it together for me when I was doing all the...

I FINALLY overcame my fears and decided to build a PC myself. Surprisingly, it went pretty smoothly outside of having to re-install my OS to my SSD after failing to shift to AHCI from IDE (admittedly, still not sure what either does). In any case, I posted some of my first pics and would love to...

As always, great advice mfenn. I'm all for saving some more cash. Will make those modifications and make the purchase this weekend!

Thanks for the advice/feedback. @Morg, I would prefer to keep my rig to a single screen/single GPU configuration, so I tried to go with the best performance for the least amount of money. I thought that 6950's that were unlocked are tough to come by now? How can I even tell if they are...

First time building a rig so could use some final nod of approval and/or comments before I pull the trigger on the purchase this week. Budget $1800. CPU: Intel Core i5 2500K Heatsink: Antec Kuhler H2O 620 TIM: MASSCOOL G751 Shin-Etsu MB: GIGABYTE GA-Z68X MEM: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB DDR3 1600...

Yeah, that is the one big issue with the InWin...I am going to go Antec Kuhler H2O because it doesn't allow a heatsink taller than 150mm (basically ALL heatsinks). It does allow you to take off the 220mm side fan and install 6 120mm fans, but after the added cost of buying six fans its pretty...

Debating between two cases for my gaming rig (admittedly I'm a sucker for style as much as substance). I think that I am down to two cases: NZXT Phantom InWin Dragon Rider Anyone have experience in either or both of these cases that could give me their feedback? I have heard some great...