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    Need Advice on Existing Computer

    Hey, All. Sorry for the late reply. Just wanted to thank you for all the advice. I ended up purchasing Intel Core i5 8600k for my second unit, after selling some stuff here and there. I did not want to upgrade again after 2-3 years, so I just went with something more long term. My second unit...
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    Need Advice on Existing Computer

    Thank you for the replies, everyone. Looking at my post, I did forget to indicate my gpu, though I do not have any plans on replacing it. I currently have a Palit Jetstream GTX 1080 ti on my existing PC. My monitor is Acer XB271HU, a g-sync monitor. Considering future upgrades of my GPU to the...
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    Need Advice on Existing Computer

    Hi, All. I just need some advice if my existing computer parts, particularly my PSU, are still okay, or if an upgrade is already due. I use my computer for primarily for gaming, and sometimes for watching movies. My resolution is at 1440p, 144hz. Here are my existing computer parts (which I...
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    Need advice on a new monitor

    Thank you for the advice, everyone! I ended up getting a 2560x1440 IPS monitor (Dell U2715H) due to budgetary constraints. The G-Sync feature really adds a premium here, especially for 1440p monitors that are IPS and/or 144hz. Still, the visual leap from my old 1080p TN monitor to my new 1440p...
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    520w PSU - sufficient?

    Oh, nice! Thanks so much for all the information!!
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    520w PSU - sufficient?

    Hey All, I just wanted to inquire if my 520w Seasonic 80+ Bronze PSU (not sure if it is modular or not) can handle an additional sound card (possibly an Asus Xonar Essence STX, or some other related model) on my old computer. The current setup is: CPU: Intel i5 760; MB: Asus P7P55D-E...
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    Need advice on a new monitor

    Hey All, Not sure if this is the right place, but I just wanted to get some advice on which new monitor to get. I have read several threads and reviews on the matter, however... I am still lost. I do not have a specific model in mind, though I'm torn which of these features I should get...
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    Need Advice - Upgrading Computer

    Ahhh. Thanks for the clarification! I believe I now have everything I need to know for my upgrade. Thank you again for all the advice!
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    Need Advice - Upgrading Computer

    Thanks for this advice! I think it will be cheaper if I just purchase another 8gb 1333MHz stick. Plus, I wouldn't be wasting my old RAM away. Thank you as well for your input on which CPU/Motherboard to buy! Just one last point of clarification though. Between Skylake, Haswell, and Devil's...
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    Need Advice - Upgrading Computer

    Thank you for all the advice, everyone! Apologies for responding only now. Regarding my PSU, I bought it back in 2011 in order to power my 2 superclocked GTX 580s. For some reason, my previous 850w PSU could not handle the 2 GPUs. Thus, I upgraded to the 1050w PSU. Based from the advice...
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    Need Advice - Upgrading Computer

    Thank you for all the advice, everyone! Apologies for responding only now. I bought the PSU back in 2011, in order to power 2 superclocked GTX 580s. Somehow, my 850w PSU couldn't handle the GPUs, so I switched to a 1050w PSU. Based on your advice, I shall keep the PSU. If I remember...
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    Need Advice - Upgrading Computer

    Hey Guys, Need advice/input on my planned upgrade. My current setup is: CPU: Intel Core i5 760 Motherboard: Asus P7P55D-E Deluxe Ram: (Forgot exact specifications, other than it is 8gb) GPU: Zotac Geforce GTX 970 SLI Sound: Asus Xonar Essence STX PSU: Cougar GX 1050w HDD : 1.5 TB (forgot...