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    650W enough for this ITX Intel i5+N-1080 build?

    Hi guys, planning to do this build: Intel i5-6600 (3.3ghz) AsRock Z170M-ITX/ac Skylake ATX Motherboard HyperX FURY 16 GB DDR4 2400 MHz Memory Kit (2 x 8 GB) nVidia 1080 Ncase M1 v5 3-4 case fans Would a 600W PSU be enough? Also would it fit inside my Ncase M1 v5? I'm thinking of getting the...
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    Which ITX Skylake Motherboard for a Intel i5 Skylake+Nvidia 1080 build?

    I'm planning to get a ITX build with the Ncase M1 v5 with the Intel i5-6600 and the Nvidia 1080. Which ITX Skylake motherboard should I go with? Ideally I'd have built-in Bluetooth in the board as well. I'm planning to pair it with the Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB Single DDR4 2400 as well...
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    Case Fan for a ITX Ncase M1 v5 Nvidia 1080 build?

    Looking to build a Nvidia 1080 build, what kind of case fans should I get if my case is the Ncase M1 v5? Had a look at the Be Quiet! fans and they look pretty good, but there's been some reviews saying that it's poor and that I should go with Noctua.
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    What AV's good now?

    I heard MSE/Microsoft Defender is no longer going to be supported, so I'm in the market for an anti-virus solution now. What's recommended? Thinking about getting Kaspersky or ESET, but I'm flexible.
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    Use of a Home Server?

    What's the point of having a server rack in an ordinary home? I remember seeing pictures of people's workspaces on the Internet with server racks in their homes.
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    Practical Difference between i3 and i5 for Alienware Alpha?

    Disclosure: I understand that the Alienware Alpha may not be the best of deals (I've built my own Gaming PC before), but I value the portability of the Alienware Alpha. Thanks. There are three current models for the Alienware Alpha: an i3, i5 and i7 version. The graphics card is unchanged...
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    Is this article about SSD's short non-powered shelf-life true or FUD?

    https://blog.korelogic.com/blog/2015/03/24 Some excerpts: If so, what kind of imaging software should I use?
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    Slimmest case that I can fit a nVidia 980 in?

    What's the slimmest case I can fit a nVidia 980 in? I've been looking at the NCase M1 (https://www.ncases.com/): looks great, but it looks like the 980 won't be able to fit in it. Suggestions? Thanks.
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    Best Android tablet with Removable Storage?

    (I looked at the list of forum categories on this forum and couldn't find a suitable one for this topic, so I settled for this one. Sorry in advance.) I'm an iOS/OS X guy (with a gaming Windows PC, but that's beside the point, and I'm interested in getting an Android tablet. What is the...
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    Worth doing a build now?

    I'm thinking about doing a new (gaming PC) build right now (NCase M1, i7, GTX 780 TI) but I was wondering whether it's actually a good idea, considering the Intel Devil's Canyon update(?), the rumoured nVidia card update as well. Thanks.
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    NCase and 780 TI cooling: Is air enough?

    I'm thinking about building a mini-ITX gaming PC build, using an i7 processor and a 780 TI for graphics. I've only done one gaming PC before, and that was air-cooled. I don't plan to do any over clocking. I was wondering whether using the stock cooler for the CPU, and the stock cooler...
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    Printer Storage

    I have a generic laser printer and I have to store it in a box for a couple of months. Is there anything special that I need to do while storing it (such as removing the toner cartridge) or can I just leave it in the box? Thanks.
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    Difference between Mini-ITX and Micro-ATX?

    I'm looking to build a fairly portable rig at the moment. I'm thinking of having a i7 Intel processor and possibly a GTX 780 Ti, so the case needs to be able to fit those in. I've come across a few cases (these are what I'm considering at the moment) &#8211...
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    Best graphics card?

    What is the best graphics card in the various price ranges: $100-150, $200-$250, $300, $300+? I've currently got a gaming PC that I built a while back. It's i5 2500K and an AMD 6900 build. I'm unable to run certain games on max (e.g. Sleeping Dogs) on a 1440 x 900 screen (not exactly 1080p, so...
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    2014 Notebook Intel Broadwell Estimated Release Date?

    I'm planning on buying the 2014 refresh of the retina MacBook Pro and have heard that some delays for the Broadwell chip has occurred. I was wondering whether there is any estimate as to when the CPU will be released. Thanks.
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    Portable case recommendations?

    (In the UK) Hello, I was wondering whether you guys could suggest me a case (for my previous build, I used a big Coolermaster case, but now I have a different set of requirements so it's no longer suitable). I need a build that's: Easily transportable - case should be light, yet robust...
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    What program to use for formatting a blank drive?

    I recently did a minor upgrade to my gaming PC and one of the upgrades was a WD Green 2TB drive. Unfortunately I did not have the foresight to connect it to my Mac to format using Disk Utility so now it's unformatted (and as it doesn't have a partition (just unallocated space), it doesn't...
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    Different brands RAM - possible?

    Lots of questions today (sorry about that) as I'm planning on upgrading my current gaming PC. I currently have 2x 4GB RAM in my PC (dual channel). Is it possible for me to add in another set of RAM into the PC (dual channel), but of a different brand? (I'll keep the clock speed the same)...
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    Automatic driver downloading / management?

    It's been a while since I first got my PC - roughly 2 years now. I'm afraid I don't have the original driver installers and I have no idea what's inside my PC (the specific motherboard model, ...). Is there any way to do this process (driver downloading and management) automatically / in a...
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    SSD recommendations?

    I'm looking to upgrade my current computer at the moment (i5 2500K, AMD 6900) and I've decided that I need a few more hard drives + a SSD. For the hard drives, I'm going to go with Western Digital. No idea on what to pick for SSD though. Any recommendations? I'm looking for 128GB at...
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    Computer fails to go to sleep and BSODs

    Hello guys, I've run into a severe problem several days ago and am stumped. Would love to see what you guys can make of this. I've been using this PC for 2 years now and it never had problems with going to sleep. I haven't installed any new drivers recently or made any major system changes...
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    Need to reactivate Windows Vista after upgrading RAM + HD?

    Hello, I was wondering whether I need to reactivate my 64 bit copy of Windows Vista (Business) if I upgrade my RAM from 8GB to 16/32GB, along with an installation of an additional 1TB hard drive (Unchanged primary 500GB HDD + new 1TB HDD). Thanks in advance. S.
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    Best Vertical Monitor for Reading and Coding?

    Hello, What are the best vertical monitors for reading and coding on the market at the moment? My price range is $100 ~ $200. Thanks in advance. S.
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    MacBook Pro - Ivy Bridge or Broadwell?

    I'd really like to purchase a MacBook Pro 15" but I'm not in a hurry at the moment. I will either be waiting for Ivy Bridge or Broadwell but I'm not sure whether Broadwell is worth the wait (2014). What type of updates are Broadwell going to have? Thanks in advance. SM
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    How is Haswell's (mobile version) performance compared to Ivy Bridge?

    I'd like to defer to your expertise on whether I should purchase a new laptop (MacBook Pro 15") this year. The new MacBook Pros are likely to come with the new Ivy Bridge chipset, but I'd like to know whether it would be worth waiting for Haswell to come out. People have said that it'd be...
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    How are Seagate 2.5" drives right now?

    How are Seagate hard drives right now for 2.5" internal drives? I've recently bought two Western Digital Scorpio Blue 500GB and they were both quite bad (Loud clicking sounds, indicating near-death of the drive.). In the past, I've heard that Seagate drives were not that good, but are they...
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    Hard Drive Integrity Checker?

    Is there a hard drive integrity checker that I can use on my Mac? Recently there has been some files disappearing (Interestingly in iTunes), and I'm not so sure of the extent of this problem yet. Perhaps it may have been an iTunes upgrade bug, but I'm not so sure. What can I do to check the...
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    Differences Between These Two WD Green HDs?

    What are the differences between these two WD green hard drives? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136782 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136496 I'm not quite sure what the features are included between the two drives and I'm not sure what Advanced Format is...
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    Benchmarking programs - which one should I use?

    What benchmarking programs can I use to see the capabilities of my hardware? (Are Futuremark's stuff any good? Which one should I use?)
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    Problem with Catalyst Control Centre

    When I first installed Catalyst Control Centre, it said that I didn't have Net Framework 3.5 installed so I went to MS's site and installed 4.0. After I restarted, it still said that so I uninstalled 4.0, and downloaded and installed 3.5. It's still a bit weird right now because I'm not sure...
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    Building the desktop now - any tips and advice?

    Building the desktop now - any tips and advice? Should I be overly concerned about grounding myself/static electricity? For the motherboard - someone said that I should put it on top of the cardboard box that it came in instead of the antistatic wrapping. Should this be fine? Also, how...
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    What's a good case for ~$65?

    Recently I ordered a CoolerMaster HAF 912 from a local retailer and it came in a really bad shape. The front part (plastic) had numerous cracks and structural damage. I think it was shipped in a rough condition which led to this. I'm refunding and getting another case now. Is HAF 912 good (If...
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    What's the Usual Procedure After Building a Desktop?

    What is the usual procedure that you guys follow after building a desktop? So far, I only know that you should install the OS, and that's about it. I know that you have to install drivers as well, but I'm not exactly sure how that is done. I haven't done system building before and haven't messed...
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    Intel i5 2500K Build - Please Review

    I've posted the cost of each part as a guidance (Converted from my home currency to USD.). The local retailers here, on average, mark up $10-20 for parts. (Compared to NewEgg.) Purposes of computer, listed in terms of priority: Gaming Web browsing + general productivity Photoshop +...
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    How does this laptop perform for games?

    (Disclosure: It's a MacBook Pro. I'm planning on waiting out for the 2012 revision of the MBPs though since there has been rumours of a hardware redesign. Personal reasons for the choice of the Mac OS, but would like to game as well.) I was originally thinking about purchasing the individual...
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    Interesting Analysis on the iPhone 5

    Interesting read. Source: http://azedica.wordpress.com/2011/... I'm currently waiting for the iPhone 5 right now... you guys waiting too?
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    Which motherboard for i5 2500K SB build?

    MSI P67A-GD53-H(B3) - $186 MSI P67A-GD65-H (HI-C) (B3) - $214 ASUS P8P67-M PRO (REV 3.0) - $214 Which board would be the best option? Would it be fine to pick option #1? (Low on money for the budget build) What drawbacks would I get?
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    Anyone have experience with the Logitech K340?

    Does anyone have experience with the Logitech K340? Some reviews online say that the keyboard ghosts (Bad for gaming) but I really want a wireless keyboard. My second choice is the Razer Arctosa, but having a long wire trail across your desk is quite... disconcerting.
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    List of Essential Windows Apps?

    I've been using a Mac for 4 years already after switching from Windows XP and I'm planning to build a Windows desktop, so I need to refresh my memory on Windows. What are the essential applications that you would suggest? (Gaming build) MSE Hitman Pro <-- Any good? Fraps HWMonitor <-- Any...
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    Having a Desktop In Your Room - Hazardous to your Health?

    Is having a desktop in your own room hazardous to your health? (As in the amount of dust/air moved by the fans in the desktop.) My room isn't that big and the desk that I'll be storing the computer in is made out of wood - should I worry about possibilities of a fire occurring? (I don't plan...