Recent content by jlin101

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    Which PNY GTX 650 is better?

    actually both cards are dual-slotted, even though one of them has a single-slot rear plate. The difference is in the design of the heat sink and fan (13 vs 9 blades). Since the newer 750 Ti's use the larger, 13-blade fan, I'd assume that's the better one.
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    Color Research DVD+R 10-Pack, Free after rebate with free shipping

    TD caught a lot of flack for their rebate processing in the past. The last few years they have been excellent. The rebates are handled by 4myrebate, which is not only very fast to process the rebate, but also to notify you of its status (I don't even bother to pay for expedite service). I've...
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    Color Research DVD+R 10-Pack, Free after rebate with free shipping

    Color Research uses CMC-MAG media.
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    The Pentium G3258 deals thread

    Not a G3258 deal per se, but NE has ECS Z87H3-M(V1.0) for $30 AC/AR plus $6 shipping. It's compatible with K-processors. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-377-_-Product
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    Color Research DVD+R 10-Pack, Free after rebate with free shipping

    This may not be top-tiered media like Verbatim or TY ones that one would use for long-term archive, they are not junk, either. I bought some last year and have burned 20+ without making a coaster. TD uses 4myrebate for their rebates, and in my experience has been very fast (not even paying for...
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    MSI Twin Frozr 7950 $177 AR

    in 4 one, thanks OP
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    *dead* Radeon HD 7950 + 3 Games, $180AR with Visa checkout @ Newegg

    For a few dollars more, you can get the Twin Frozr OC version (clocked at 880 vs 830) that is bundled with not just the 3-game Golden Reward, but also Crysis 3, making it a much more attractive deal. Don't forget the V-Me coupon. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127667
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    HOT! MSI GTX 650ti Boost Edition 1gb $118.99 AR

    I found a Serbian review on this card (http://hardware.benchmark.rs/video_karte/test_msi_geforce_gtx_650_ti_boost_1gb/strana_2/) showing the memory used is Hynix H5GQ1H24BFR T2C, which is good up to 5.0 gbps, as opposed to Hynix H5GQ2H24AFR R0c (good for 6.0 gbps) used on the 2gb version. The...
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    HOT! MSI GTX 650ti Boost Edition 1gb $118.99 AR

    not to mention the 2gb one has TF III cooler and is higher-clocked, but that deal is not available at the moment. But at this price, 650 Ti Boost 1gb would essentially kill off all 650 Ti, HD 7790 and HD 7850 1gb's.
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    HOT! MSI Nvidia GTX 650Ti Boost 2GB for $139.49 after rebate!!

    you're right, my bad--so a 380w Antec PSU is more than adequate for a 3570k/650ti boost system, with enough juice left for moderate overclocking.
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    HOT! MSI Nvidia GTX 650Ti Boost 2GB for $139.49 after rebate!!

    a stock-clocked 3570k and a 650 ti boost consume 200w, leaving 100w for the other parts (380 at 80% efficiency equals about 300w)
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    HOT! MSI Nvidia GTX 650Ti Boost 2GB for $139.49 after rebate!!

    650 ti boost is a cut-down 660 (same ROP and memory system), but 660 is about 10% faster due to more shader units (960 vs 768).
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    HOT! MSI Nvidia GTX 650Ti Boost 2GB for $139.49 after rebate!!

    yeh, 650 ti Boost is at least 30% faster than a regular ti. In for one.
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    * Dead * Core i5-3570K AC & AR $160, AMD FX-6100 3.30 GHz Six Core AM3+ Unlocked $60

    I can't seem to find any info regarding activation without installation on Total Defense's website--does anyone know how?
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    * Dead * Core i5-3570K AC & AR $160, AMD FX-6100 3.30 GHz Six Core AM3+ Unlocked $60

    sounds like a great idea. Have you actually done it?