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    DPC latency issues as of the last few weeks ...lots of them!

    Hi, guys, Over the past few weeks, I've had several people complain about me sounding like a 'robot' at times during calls on a TS3 server. At first I thought that since it hadn't really appeared elsewhere that it wasn't me. So, last night, I decided to check my DPC latency and noticed this...
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    URGENT - Got my WC loop running; but why are my temperatures so high?!!!!

    Okay, I got my WC loop running. ...However, my temperatures are reported to range from the 65-80-ish mark - and it's the late evening [twenty-past 10P.M.] (as of writing). Why are they so high? I have no leaks whatsoever. These are idle temperatures too! Alphacool front-bay res [single...
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    Is this a damaged radiator? [ASAP, please!]

    Okay, so all of my water-cooling kit arrived. If this radiator is damaged, I don't see it to be the retailer's fault, as their packaging was pretty decent - but rather, Alphacool's manufacturing [not their packaging either!] Don't worry about the rusty-like look to it; it's full copper...
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    Watercooling - Would someone mind creating me a list of what to get?

    Hey guys, It's the first time I'd be going WCing and this is only for the CPU - no dealing with VGA blocks here. I'm not on a loose budget, but nor an extremely tight one either [well, you can't be for WCing...] I've been looking at kits to make it easier and haven't been particularly 'wowed'...
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    Which GPU of the following should I get - if any?

    By the way, read this introduction post and the latest one if you don't wish to read everything so far. Hey guys, I've been looking at a new GPU purchase for a while now; and I do feel that I want to go for nVidia this round - but you may be able to sway me. Currently I have a 6950 2GB @...
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    Should I upgrade?

    Do scroll to the bottom to read for updates in new posts. So, hey guys, I currently have a 2GB 6950 [Sapphire] graphics card. I managed to find a Sapphire 7870 OC Edition, brand new, for £259.99; should I upgrade and try to sell my 6950? What would you do? P.S. I also have to be sure that...
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    Have a new SSD - based on the specs, Win. 7 x86 or x64?

    So, the HDD in my grandmother's PC is dying and I managed to get hold of a 64GB Crucial m4 SSD for a good price [not much different to a small HDD]. Based on the specs. of the system - and as I will need to reinstall Windows - would you install a 32-bit or 64-bit version of the OS? I was...
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    Cheap GTX 680s [United Kingdom].

    Just to let people know, you can get a Palit GTX 680 for £399.99 brand new on British Telecom's online shop [e-Commerce]. http://www.shop.bt.com/products/best-value-palit-geforce-gtx-680-1006mhz-2gb-pci-express-3-0-hdmi-80NN.html?q=GTX%20680&src=16 Thought it'd be nice to provide people with...
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    I would like some recommendations for some burning software [read for more info...]

    I need a recommendation for some burning software - but I'm not one who likes to use multiple tools for my burning needs. So - what are my needs: Sometimes I will make burn a custom CD for myself [compilations of many CDs I own]. That I can handle doing with WMP. I do use LightScribe from...
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    The cheapest place I've seen an HD 7970 in the UK.

    If you're willing to still wait - as it's still a pre-order for this particular HD 7970, you can get the VTX3D model from Amazon.co.uk for £431.99 on pre-order. (The release date is the Wednesday, the 1st of February). http://www.amazon.co.uk/VTX3D-Graphi...6136905&sr=8-3 Most other...
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    Latest version of Steam has removed AMD driver updates?

    On both computers that I've done the recent Steam update on that was released [6th of January '12], the 'Update AMD Video Drivers' option appears to have been removed. I don't update my drivers through Steam, although I am curious as to why this change seems to have appeared.
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    Did I make a mistake in my GPU purchase?

    A while ago - I think in March - I purchased my 6950 2GB [non-reference SapphireTech model] for £195. For £199, I could've got a GTX480 brand new - Gigabyte branded, with the reference heatsink. I believe I posted a thread on OC3D about what GPU to get, and as well as convincing myself...
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    New motherboard - without re-installing Windows?

    I received my P8P67 Deluxe B3 not too long ago. I'll have the build started soon (when I get the last few parts), hopefully - but I've done so much tweaking, is there a way for me to jump from my Q6700/P5Q Premium [P45 Mobo.] to the new P67 board without the need to re-install Windows? Usually...
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    Need help with deciding what DDR3 memory to purchase.

    EDIT: Please look at the newest post that I added - as well as reading this first one. Hey guys, I'm building a new Sandy or semi-Ivy Bridge system soon [Unless ASUS have said something incorrectly, it seems there's a chance the original P8P67 Deluxe may support 7-Series CPUs]. I got the...
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    I need a recommendation for a new heatsink

    Hello guys and gals, I've ordered a new case: Corsair 650D with replacement Xigmatek [x1]XLF-F2006 (front), [x2]XLF-F1454 (top), [x1]XLF-F1256 (rear) fans (Blue fans w/ white LEDs). Anyhow. I'm currently using a Cooler Master Hyper N520 with my Q6700 @ 3.6GHz. I'm looking for a new heatsink...
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    ODD: Samsung SH-B123L vs LG CH10LS20

    Hey people! I decided to make a new thread, as my question is of a different matter now. (I need a new drive, as my other one has failed, and have been planning to get a BD drive for my next ODD for some time now.) So it's the forum members' call on this really! Samsung SH-B123L vs LG CH10LS20...
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    Optical Disc Drive suddenly stopped reading dual-layer DVDs and won't burn DVDs.

    New Question At The Bottom Of The Page. Please Read Post #12 and/or #14 What NEW Blu-Ray Drive To Get? My 'LiteOn iHAS524-32 A' has suddenly stopped reading DVD9s/Dual-layer DVDs and will not correctly burn single-layer DVDs/DVD5s. It will only read and burn CDs, and read single-layer DVDs...
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    If I were to upgrade my monitor/display. Recommendations please!

    Currently I've got an LG Flatron W2261VP. [Written as 22" but realistically a 21.5" display] It's pretty decent, but I want something bigger. ~Gaming and Movies are what'd be used mostly on it, but even though I'm not a graphical designer, I still love to get rich colours.~ My knowledge isn't...
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    Firmware updates on an SSD [question]

    Hey guys, So eventually, I'll have an SSD that I've ordered. I'm planning to do the firmware update on it (it's a 3.5" Vertex 2 240GB) to the latest version [v1.33 as of being written] if it's not on the latest version when I receive the drive (which they rarely are). I've heard you can...
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    Planning on getting an SSD [would like to get this sorted by tonight]

    Hey all, I'm planning on getting an SSD. I'd want a reasonably large one and was originally planning on a 480GB or 512GB SSD, but with the price it would cost, I was also thinking of getting two 240GB SSDs and putting them in RAID, although that would still be dear and I've heard TRIM...
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    Thinking of getting a new audio card, some advice please.

    Hey guys, It's been a while since I have been on the amazing AnandTech forums! :D ~Sorry for the "wall of text"~ I've slowly become an audiophile after some maturing into respecting true audio quality for what it is. My computer setup is using Logitech Z-2300s for audio. [Don't fancy 5.1/6...
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    Comply foam tips help

    Hey guys, So my UE TripleFi 10's have arrived (will only get them for my b-day though :P) Now, I've looked to check that everything has arrived correctly, and I did think you were supposed to get one set of comply's as standard, however I got two (grey ones of course though). Now when I...
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    I Need help on choosing a graphics card (ASAP would be nice)

    Hey guys, Well to start, I have to stay around my grandparents a lot of the time (lol) and y'know, you get a bit bored from time-to-time, so you game in these situations (if there's nothing else to do, and/or your grandparents are a bit silly as being over-protective and you can't really go...