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    FB buys oculus for 2B

    ... http://newsroom.fb.com/news/2014/03/facebook-to-acquire-oculus/ I was really excited about oculus, now I am not so sure. Already being discussed here: http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2374229 Anandtech Administrator KeithTalent
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    Move to itx or matx?

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Editing Photo's General Computing (browsing the web, word, excel, etc) Games: Hawken, Path of Exile, Hearthstone, FPS's Editing Movies Planning on getting the HD Oculus Rift when it comes out. 2. What YOUR...
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    Thinking about moving to mini-ITX

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Photo editing via Lightroom 3, Streaming to TV, Gaming (mostly free to play games at the moment like path of exile, hawken, etc.) 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not...
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    Upgrade fans on 212+ or new cooler?

    Currently have a 2600k not overclocked with a hyper 212+ stock fans in a P182. When using lightroom/games, CPU Fans spin up loud enough that I am thinking about either changing out the fans, or getting a new cooler entirely like a DH14. What would you do?
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    How to optimize large/small SSD + large HDD for lightroom?

    So I just got a 256 GB Samsung 840 pro for my main drive. Previously I had a Vertex 2 64 GB with a Samsung spinpoint 1 TB drive. How would you setup Lightroom/apps/media? Currently I have all my apps installed on the 840 Pro, as well as the lightroom catalog. All media resides on the 1...
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    15A AFCI keeps tripping

    We have: 3x HP ZR24W's 2600k + XFX 6870 + Seasonic 650w PSU 27" mid 2010 iMac Couple of lights External 1 TB HD In our bedroom which is hooked up to a 15A AFCI which trips constantly. Is this too much? What are some solutions other than running an extension cord from the living...
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    3x HP ZR24W + 6870 + 11.8 drivers Where is bezel compensation?

    I created an eyefinity group, but I can't find where bezel compensation is? Thanks.
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    6870 + HP ZR24W's = what cable?

    So I couldn't hold out any longer, and got the 6870 for $155 AR + 3 games deal waiting for SI. I have a HP ZR24W that came with a DP cable, but its DP -> DP, and all the connectors on the 6870 are mini DP. Would it be best if I: Bought a DP -> mini DP cable or Bought an adapter that...
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    Thinking about upgrading from 8800GT, have 2600k

    I recently upgraded my Q9300 to: i7 2600k 16 GB RAM MSI P67 GD65 (it was the only p67 board I could get my hands on at the time) Vertex 2 60GB Samsung F3 1TB HP ZR24W All told I spent about $1,000 on the upgrade. I was upgrading mostly for photo editing and video editing/encoding. Now...
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    HP ZR24w 24-inch (1920x1200) DisplayPort IPS LCD Monitor @ $350 AR FS at macmall.com

    http://www.macmall.com/p/HP-Monitors...55~pdp.gbbaghb $349.99 Rebate valid from 05/03/2011 to 05/31/2011 Free shipping CB from ebates and FW
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    Non-Gaming $1,000 SB build

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Non-Gaming. Mostly Matlab, Photoshop, Illustrator, 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread $1,000 3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts...
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    CM 212+ mounting question

    I just mounted the 212+ onto my 2600k. The cooler can still twist and turn even though all 4 screws cannot be tightened anymore. Is this normal?
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    ASUS P8P67 (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 + Noctua NH-D14

    Oi, so the Asus P8P67 just showed up on the Egg for $164.99, and the D14 for $74.99. My first pick was going to be the ASRock P67 Extreme4 for various reasons including the front panel USB 3.0 with SSD mount. 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be...
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    P180B + SB + P67 + G.Skill Ripjaws + HSF?

    I already own the P180B, and just purchased 16 GB of the G.Skill Ripjaws. I have a 2600k on the way and will order some P67 mobo when they are available again. Recommendations for a HSF? Somewhat interested in a Noctua, but don't know which particular model to get that may provide the best...
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    Corsair 520HX with Sandy Bridge?

    I currently own a Corsair 520HX that I got 3 years ago with my Q9300. I plan on getting: i7 2600k Some P67 board 16 gigs of ram vertex 2 60gb 500gb 7200 rpm drive 8800 GT And that's about it. Have motherboard/CPU connectors changed from 775 Mobo's? Thanks.
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    About to purchase system for a friend today (1/28/08)

    About to purchase a gaming rig for my roommate. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't doing anything stuipd. 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Gaming 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20%...
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    Help with new computer build?

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Gaming, and some coding 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread $800 3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from. US 4. IF YOU...
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    Does my ideal motherboard even exist?

    I was wondering if a motherboard even exists that meet some/all of these reqs: No floppy drive connector No PATA connectors Has a audio optical out on the integrated sound Does such a motherboard even exist?
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    Gearing up for my first purchase in 5+years

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Gaming, and some coding 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread $1200 3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from. US 4. IF YOU have...