Recent content by willdbill2

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    Request for case recommendations/ideas

    Hi all, thanks for the suggestions. I'm looking over them now, but reading the comments, 2 questions come to mind: 1. What makes aluminum better than steel (or not)? 2. I definitely plan to have an SSD as the primary disk. Does that change anything? I see some cases have 1 slot available...
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    Request for case recommendations/ideas

    Hi, I'm looking to build a new system, all new parts since my current machine is a mish-mash of old parts. I don't keep up much with the latest trends so I'm looking for ideas on a good case that I can work with for the next 3-5 years. Here's what I do know: + Want a mid-tower, though...
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    Do I need a UPS? Replace the power supply?

    Thanks for your responses. I think I'm going to try a UPS first. I've been wanting to replace the case/power supply/fans for a while because they're so noisy, so that will come in due time anyway. I'd rather have the UPS first to protect the new stuff later.
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    Do I need a UPS? Replace the power supply?

    I've had some problems with my HW lately. 2 blown video cards and a HD crash in the last 6 months. I suspect that there are voltage irregularities in this house, since the light in my room flickers (very slightly, but noticeably). I have a surge protector, but no UPS. So do I need a UPS? I...