Recent content by Slide83

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    Odd cpu fan noise driving me nuts!

    "CPU Smart Fan" isn't listed in the BIOS. Yeah, I ordered a hyper 212 cooler. Hopefully that will take care of the issue. I just hated to spend any more money on something that should work right to begin with.
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    Odd cpu fan noise driving me nuts!

    I recently put together a system with a I5-3570k and a Gigabyte Z77-DS3H motherboard. Everything works great except for one problem that is driving me nuts. The stock Intel cpu fan makes a barely audible ramping up and down sound. It seems that it only does it at idle. It's like it is...
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    Discrete Video Card Needed?

    I'm building a new PC for web browsing, re-encoding movies for my daughter's ipad, watching movies (1980x1080) & very light gaming. I've already bought the following: Processor: I5-3570k Motherboard: Gigabyte GA z77m-d3h Ram: 16 GB DDR3 1600 Hard Drive: Samsung 840 Pro 256 GB Power Supply...