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I have a i2353Ph AOC monitor. I can't decide if I want to go dual monitor or just replace and get a 27 inch monitor. I want to upgrade/add to a better monitor for photo editing. Since I got this one for $110 I am interested in a similar budget monitor that provides better color reproduction...

I just built my computer and I want to get a new monitor. I currently have the 23 inch AOC I2353PH but want something of better quality. I will use the computer more for video and photo editing over occasional gaming but I am sure the majority of the time on it will be browsing. I dont...

I am thinking of switching to a Windows machine and figured I should get Windows 8 with a tochscreen monitor. I have been using a mac so I am out of the loop as to whether I should get Windows 8 (8.1) or stick with Windows 7. Does the screen and interface work well? Also, if this is a...

I don't plan on any OC'ing and I would run a 2GB video card - what would the energy consumption be on this rig, generally speaking, during active use made up of mostly browsing, email and occasional photo editing?

Can this program run satisfactorily on haswell 4670 with 4600 Iris Pro? I'm thinking of building a new computer but really have little use for 3-D games except for StarCraft two and I also read that perhaps the integrated graphics 5200 maybe better for running sc2 but is the integrated...

I agree with what everyone has said - I just have seen better working relationships between parts suppliers and the hobbies they serve and if someone is going to promote and link to a part there is not the bait and switch game going on by the vendor - I am very patient so I when the time comes I...

I am not interested in over clocking so are there parts that are cheaper that I can go with (I assume 4670 vs. 4670k is an obvious choice) but can I get a cheaper m/b or will I be sacrificing performance.

It is sort of frustrating that each time a new mid range build post is unleashed newegg changes their prices. For example, can't get the corsair 300r case any longer for $50. Can't someone talk to newegg about being a little more loyal to anandtech readers and not manipulate price as soon as a...

One quick question - confused about whether to get 32 or 64 bit build of OS 8. Also realized I picked wrong version - don't need professional - I need the cheaper one. Also, I have a HD that I intend to reformat and use for storage - it is 1TB but will use the SSD for the OS and photoshop...

Main uses will be photoshop, Lightroom, and office suite/browsing applications - no plans yet on any serious 3D gaming. No plans on overclocking. I like MFenn's mid range configs but I wanted something cheaper and did not need the overlocking potential. I felt like I was just picking random...

I was wondering how big of an SSD card I should look for if I wanted to try to keep costs as low as possible but still have the performance features. Besides Windows 7 and Office student edition, a browser (or is that invluded in OS) I would have Phtoshop and Illustrator as major sofware...

I plan on building a system - I used to have a PC, switched to imac in 2007 and have been using virtualization to run Windows 7 and hate it, too slow, I just need a PC for some very low end trading platform that I use for Windows. I have not played many games on the mac but I would like to...

For those following along but don't have the same parts - would you recommend buying a similar 500w PSU - in other words what wattage do you need for your psu to run this setup? I am interested in a lower mid-range setup as well, Thanks.

I like the Sony STRDN 1030W receiver for $450. I already have the home theater speakers rom my old system that I will just recycle with the new receiver for now. I am really focused on Sony just in hopes that I can have one remote run the PS3, TV and receiver. As a side note, as I looked...

no, I am just looking for an opinion on the sound quality of the Sony HTSS380