In my case though, the guy not only bought my cpu or ram, but essentially the entire system (cpu, mobo, ram).
I understand that not everyone has a Micro Center near them, but they can still find very good deals at Fry's or look for deals online.
Something I found puzzling:
I recently sold my 5 year old system on here and eBay:
e8400 core2duo + Asus p5q-pro mobo + 4gb ddr2 = 190 shipped
4gb ddr2 = 45 shipped
total = 235-20 = 215 net after shipping costs
bought:
i5-2500k + gigabyte z68 mobo = 201 after tax (microcenter deal)...
Thanks for the replies.
I have flashed the bios and so far no boot loop. Hopefully it stays this way.
Additionally, I have another question concerning something else so that I don't have to start a new thread:
I am using CM Hyper 212+ on my CPU and it is around 35 degrees C without me doing...
Last night, I just finished putting together my new rig, and there were several times upon startup where it would power up.... then power down before even reaching bios by itself, and then power up again fine. I am wondering if this is an issue with my PSU not having enough power for the...
Saw this on SD
Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 LGA1155 motherboard $70 AR @ MC. Or $55 AR AC! $20 AR or $5 AR AC with i5-2500k!
Microcenter has the Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 LGA1155 mobo for $85 - $15 MIR = $70 AR. Combine it with the $15 B&M-only coupon if you got one in your email to make it $55 AR AC!
Has...
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