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    2500K temps on water look alright?

    Hey all, just got my water system put in yesterday and have been folding on it for about 13 hours or so. Thing is, 2 of my core temps (1,2) seem to not be much better than my air setup, while 0 and 4 are almost 8-12C cooler. According to RealTemp 3.70, the max temps are 54/60/60/55. CPUID...
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    Water parts for OC'ed 570 and 2500K in 650D?

    Hey all, I'm going to go water cooling and wanted to get some opinions and parts and such. I'm going to do the GPU for sure, since I fold and game alot, but not sure about the CPU. Currently I am running at 845/2100/.975v on a factory overclocked MSI. Factory OC is 786/2100/.975v. When folding...
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    Z68 now or wait for Synergy?

    Hey all, the only thing I have left on my build is my motherboard. I originally bought all my parts over a couple of months, and had originally gotten a Asus P67 board, but returned it to Microcenter for store credit, waiting for them to get Z68 boards in. It looks like it's going to be a while...
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    Worth upgrading from Altec Lansing 251 speakers?

    Running an x-fi extremegamer and thinking about upgrading my speakers, but not sure if it's worth it. I would probably go with the Logitech Z506. From the old reviews I've read, these were pretty badass PC speakers for their day, but thinking they may not be up to snuff for something like the x-fi.
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    Moving my games folder to SSD??

    Hey guys, I bought a new SSD and have an existing HDD. I moved my personal folders over to the HDD, but that also meant the "My Games" folder inside of My Documents got moved there too. This is where most of the save games are though. Can I just move it to the SSD and my games will find it, or...
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    Report: AMD Announcing A-Series, FX-Series in June

    http://vr-zone.com/articles/report-amd-to-announce-a-series-fx-series-in-june/12037.html Looks like E3 is the announce date for Bulldozer and the FX series.
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    Details of Intel's Next Round of SSDs Leak Out

    Looks like Asrock accidently leaked Intel's SSD roadmap. I bet dollars to donuts the 520 is the true next gen drive with Intel's own controller. http://www.tomshardware.com/news/intel-ssd-larsen-paint-creek,12667.html
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    Newegg: Intel 510 120GB SSD $270 free shipping

    $5 cheaper than the shellshocker deal when I picked it up. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820167042
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    Nvidia Optimus technology to arrive for desktops as Synergy

    No licensing fee, but only works with Nvidia GPU's http://www.techspot.com/news/43460-nvidia-optimus-technology-to-arrive-for-desktops-as-synergy.html
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    Warm. 33% off EA RPG's through 4/24. Download only

    Like the title says. ME/2 and DA 1/2. No point in getting ME 2 by itself though, since you get it and the Firepower pack free with DA2 anyway. http://eastore.ea.com/store/ea/html/pbPage.rpg-weekend-sale?sourceid=eastore0172&om_u=2298483769&om_i=_BNsJPfB8ad11PF
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    Terrible random speeds on 510/are game files compressible?

    Hey all, I kind of have a 2 fold question here. I picked up a 120GB 510 yesterday during the sale, but thinking I might regret it. I knew the random speeds were low, but I didn't realize how terrible they actually were. :(. My original plan was to hold out for a Corsair/Patriot SF-2200 drive...
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    ShellShocker: Intel 510 120GB SSD - $275.00

    Surprised no one has posted this yet. The 120GB drive is the early afternoon shell shocker. Shipping is $6, but you can sign up for a 30 day trial Shoprunner and get 2 day shipping free. Drive is normally $315.
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    V3, 510, m4, 310 high and med capacties compared

    Hey all, saw this link over at vr-zone. It's in French, but the translated conclusion is below. Figured it would tide us over until Anand gets his up...
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    ECGC 2011: Is the Gaming Market About to Crash?

    2nd Keynote by Mark Cerny. He says games need DLC/Nickle and Dime schemes and/or social intergration / new gen of consoles or gaming will crash again. http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Mark-Cerny-Spyro-Crash-Bandicoot-Sonic-the-Hedgehog-Farmville,12590.html
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    Warm? GA-P67A-UD4-B3 $180 after instant savings

    Tiger Direct has this board for the above price before shipping. Looks like shipping to MO is $2.68, which even after shipping is cheaper than anywhere else. Can't decide if I want ot jump on P67, or wait for Z68, even though I doubt I'll use any of it's features.
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    Pictures of Lancool PC-K63?

    Does anyone have any real life pictures of this case? It's going to be on shell shocker later today, and I love the features, but I've heard the exterior look is a love it or hate it thing, I don't have time to drive to Microcenter to day to see if they have one on display. Thanks!
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    So much for a GFWL "upgrade"

    Saw this over at Tom's. Leaked video of the Windows Gaming eXperience. That's a direct quote btw. I just lost all hope that GFWL would turn into anything worthwhile. What I get for trying to believe...
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    Zynga: New Hardcore Gamer is 40 and Female

    LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL. http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Farmville-Zynga-hardcore-gamer-40-year-old-mom-Manny-Anekal,news-10445.html
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    Interview: Frank Gibeau on EA's Expanding Focus In The PC Space

    I really don't know what to make of this after the DA2 debacle. They talk about retail PC being dead, but digital distribution being great, only to say it increases their profit margins. Then they turn around and say PC is good because they don't have to deal with MS or Sony. Hard to believe...
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    High Resolution texture pack available for DA2

    Hey guys, Those of you who have cards with 1024 megs of memory can grab the high res textures from here. Note that most of the improvements will only be seen on DX11 cards when playing very high settings. http://social.bioware.com/page/da2-patches
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    NVIDIA, Epic add DX11 features to Unreal Engine 3

    I dunno if this is a good thing or a bad thing. Basically Epic is now in bed with Nvidia, and is integrating Physix and Apex and Dx11 Nvidia tessellation into the engine itself. http://www.firingsquad.com/news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=23353 Moved from PC Gaming Anandtech Moderator...
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    Corsair H60 is coming.

    Looks like the first part from Corsairs new partnership should be out soon. $80 according to Legit Reviews. http://www.corsair.com/cooling/hydro-series/hydro-series-h60-cpu-cooler.html
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    CeBIT: Corsair Previews SSDs Using SF-2200

    Offering native support for the SATA (3) 6 Gb/s interface, the new line will supposedly provide up to 60K Random Write IOPS, read speeds up to 520 MB/s and write speeds up to 500 MB/s. Corsair said that the new line is designed for enthusiasts who demand the fastest performance available...
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    MSI 570/oc graphics issues

    Hey guys, I just bought that MSI 570/OC deal. I bumped up the core to 800 and the memory to 2125 from 786 and 2100 and when I play games they seem to be unstable. Just Cause 2 will lock up and display green dollar signs or white symbols then drop to the desktop with the audio still running and I...
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    Power supply for MSI 570?

    Hey guys, I just picked up the following MSI 570. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127568. Right now I just have a Corsair HX520. I'm planning on getting a Sandy Bridge 2500K later, along with 8GB of PC-1333 ram and an SSD. I'll probably also be using my 260 as a dedicated Physx...
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    Settings for Asus VW266H?

    Hey guys, I just picked up this monitor and I'm having a hard time getting it adjusted/used to it. I used a 20in S-IPS the last 4 years, so maybe my issues are normal. It seems like whites and bright images are to bright, and darks are to dark sometimes. I ran the Win 7 color calibrator, and it...
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    Asus VW266H 1920x1200 @85hz?

    Hey guys, does anyone have this monitor working at this resolution and refresh rate? Right now I only have a gtx260 with 2 dvi ports, but I'm using DVI to HDMI. Windows says monitor can only do 60hz, but all the sites say 85hz at this resolution. Guy over on [H] said he emailed Asus, and they...
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    A50 good enough for SB overclocking?

    Hey all, I'm thinking of picking one of these up at best buy clearance for either a SB or BD build. I know most of you recommend the 212+, but for $15 cheaper, is this comparable?
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    ASUS VW266H 1920x1200 LCD $268.60 AR

    Amazon has this monitor for $268.60 after $30 rebate free shipping with or without prime. You can get it through JR computer for $6 cheaper total. It's been going in and out of stock pretty quick the last few days though. This and the I-Inc deal seem to be the last bastion for getting a...
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    Warm? Corsair 600T $130 after $10 rebate free shipping

    Tigerdirect has the 600T for $140 - $10 rebate and free shipping. Looks like $14 less than Amazon. If you have the $10 off code from the other day, helps to sweeten the deal. I'm in need of a new case, so I'll probably pick one up. I was debating between this and the 690 cause it has a hotwap...
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    Are heatspreaders really needed now for SB?

    Just like the subject says. With the BCLK being locked down on SandyBridge, is there any point to excessive heat spreaders on memory now? If you can't overclock the BCLK, you can't overclock the memory correct?
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    Should I buy memory now for a summer SB/BD build?

    Hey all, just like the subject says. I'll be putting a new build together later this spring/summer (depending on which platform wins). With 15% off memory and it being dirt cheap, is there any reason not to buy now? I figure 8GB of 1600, or 1333 and overclocking it. I'll be OC'ing my 2500K, so...
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    Good case for new gaming build?

    Hey all, I'm going to be doing a new gaming build here pretty soon, and wanted to get opinions on some cases. Right now I have the antec-900 with the parts in my sig, and it does all right, but it's pretty dusty and the cable management/accessibility is terrible. I did some reading around, and I...
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    Difference between Evga 01G-P3-1370-TR and 01G-P3-1365-TR?

    What the hell is the difference between these cards? I'm guessing the 1365 is older, but it's also $20 more. They both seem to have the same clock speeds and stuff, but difference designs and VGA connectors.
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    Upgrading to P45 from P35 worth it for OC?

    Hey all, I was reading the balanced gaming rig articles over at Tom's, and it seems I could get some more life out of my current rig if I could overclock higher. I currently have a P35 board, and considering I went through 3 RMA's, and a different brand of ram trying to OC this board, I'm...
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    WDC Black read/write noise

    Hey all, does anyone else with a Caviar Black have really loud read/write noise? It's not abnormal noise, just that the regular read/write noise is very loud compared to the Blue it replaced. Maybe this is just normal due to the performance aim of the drive. Even with the side panel on, I can...
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    Converting internal SATA to external drive?

    I just picked up a new 750GB Western Digital Black, and was going to use my existing 500GB Blue drive to replace my USB 2.0 Maxtor External Drive. What's the best way to go about this? The current external drive pretty much never gets disconnected, so would it be easier to just connect both of...
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    WDC black 750 raid 0 or SSD/Single drive?

    So I just picked up a WDC black 750 off of Newegg's Black Friday deal, and was thinking about getting another for raid 0. About the most disk intensive thing I do is play games, so not sure if the performance increase is worth the price for another drive, or whether I should hold off for a good...
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    Harmony One Brand new $150 @ BB until tomorrow

    Like the subject says, this was in the weekly flyer, good until tomorrow. I've been wanting to pick up a Harmony for awhile now, so I'll probably jump on it tonight.
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    Is this boot time an issue?

    When I boot Windows 7 Pro, the welcome screen takes a long time to disappear and the desktop appear. I checked the performance event viewer logs, and get the following entry. Windows has started up: Boot Duration : 57797ms IsDegradation : false Incident Time (UTC) ...