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    I have a Sabertooth Z77.. Need Help!!

    Did u mess with its setting in the first place? I saw that u could mess with this and that of the network stack. But left all at default. It's working no problems at 50mb. When the ISP isnt throttle it that is? So did u mess with it?
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    Z77 Sabertooth and Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO clearence issues?

    Hey Got that mobo but I stuck a noctua cooler d14. It's keeping it extreme cool but it looks awful as its creamish and brown in colour. This thermal radar is keeping all around the motherboard at 25c. +- a bit. But idk what it would be on a normal mobo for compare with. Still 5 year...
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    Note to self: don't rush in and believe the hype

    For future reference don't buy stuff on the day of release. Wait a month or so. 1. Got ivy bridge on day of release. After the hype it's only a bit faster than previous chips. It heats faster because of cheap thermal paste and does not overclock as much. 2. Wasting a whole day or two trying...
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    30" Gaming Monitor

    I have the 3008 dell. I think I find ghosting a problem. You know when action is too fast and it looks blurred. Do u notice anything strange/bad about 3011? Here in uk they still the 3008. And at a higher price. So i am trying to sell mine and get a 3011.
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    Got a GTX 680 2GB. How long will it last???

    This is a good thread. I had a 580 but I gave it to a kid who is into gaming but poor and lost his dad in a car accident. I thought what the hell I'll use a 4870 that I had lying around. But u know what I spent all my savings on a 680 cuz I know it will last a long time and u have confirmed...
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    Gigabyte 680 Windforce 5X

    I have orders the wind force 3x. That's looks pretty with three fans. Is that a good slightly overclocked card?
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    Where is the reviews

    That's a good site. I looked at it after I ordered. But really thanks for the link. I know where to turn for help In future. Cheers
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    Nvidia GTX 690 = 2 x Nvidia GTX 680!!

    Does it blend?
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    Where is the reviews

    Noctua D14 has been ordered. To go in a sabertooth z77 with 3770k and low rise ddr3. Samsung 830 256gb ssd and a 680 nvidia I am now skint and suffering from "post big purchase blues". Please someone cheer me up.
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    Where is the reviews

    I dont see many reviews on sites for coolers. Can someone do a quick pointer to a recent one that compares several. Or just simply rekomend something (2c or 2m- hek i will just put a k). Price range around $50 Thanks
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    Nvidia GTX 690 = 2 x Nvidia GTX 680!!

    For one thing when they reduce price its gonna sound great. "This £1000 graphics card is now a massive £200 knocked off. Yes thats almost half price. Micro-stuttering comes for free too. FTW!"