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    SO what's the current pecking order with AMD cards?

    I've been out of the loop and I can't find specific information other than the following: FUry x is the highest end radeon solution, and some of the lower end ones might be rebrands of prior architecture? So what is the current order from top to bottom? I would like to upgrade an old 670...
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    Intel g1820t - Why isn't this available for purchase?

    I've been waiting for this chip for about a month now and I have not been able to find it anywhere. It was released, technically, in December. I haven't found any indication that this was supposed to be OEM only. Anybody know what's going on? I wanted a low power chip for my updated...
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    Seagate Consellation es.3 3tb - $164 at TigerDirect

    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...o=8313030&Sku= This appears to be a good deal. Usually it's over $200 and this appears to have good reliability. PLease see tasukete's note below. This is a SAS drive, not SATA.
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    [Partially DEAD] MSI Radeon 7790 - $109 after Rebate ($25) and Code (10%)

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127726 Found this on techbargains. EDIT: Rebate is $10 now and the code ends today (4/14)
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    Shouldn't motherboard power connectors be shifted 90 degrees?

    Every motherboard I've ever worked with has the 24 pin connector running perpendicular to the plane of the board itself. Wouldn't it be better for cable management to have it run parallel? These connectors are typically on the edge anyway. EDIT: Apparently some companies do it correctly.
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    Zalman LQ320 Closed Loop Cooler - $40 after MIR ($35) and code

    This looks insanely hot. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...35118136-L028A You have to use the following code as well: EMCXTWL222 Here's a review: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/display/liquid-cooling-corsair-thermaltake-zalman-roundup-2_7.html#sect1 It looks...
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    How long should you keep a power supply?

    I'm in the middle of an incremental upgrade to my system, meaning I am replacing my case for my main rig. In 2007, on the recommendation of JonnyGuru, I bought a Ultra x3 1000watt, probably the last decent power supply Ultra ever made. Just to be clear I HAVE NO EVIDENCE that there's...
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    Windows Home Server (original) - can you upgrade the hardware without OS reinstall?

    I've been using WHS for a couple of years now on a Athlon 4850e with 2gb of ddr2. I want to upgrade with some newer parts, specifically a phenom 2 x4. Can you simply upgrade the hardware and let the OS figure it out? I have not been able to find an answer by searching online. I'm also...
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    Can't find an FM2 retention clip

    A week ago, I bought this motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130664 The hook on the left side broke :( Now I can't find a replacement clip. I tried using an am2+ bracket, but it hits the caps on one side. Any ideas? THanks in advance.
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    TECHBARGAIN: Logitech sale at 1saleaday

    http://1saleaday.com/flash/ Some of the stuff is refurbished, BTW I am informed and believe it's okay to link to the techbargain page. It shows ALL the deals. Nevermind, I linked directly to the sale page, which I got from techbargains. These are damn good deals too, especially the k350...
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    DEAD amazon goldbox deals for Crucial M4's 128gb - $80 256gb - $ 165 512gb - $350.

    UPDATE: deal is dead. 128 is gone, 256 is 200, and 512 is $400. 512 for 400 is actually still pretty good. Sorely tempted to get another 512 and RAID. That would be hilariously fast. http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...0T65VWQ3P9118J
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    Switching from 5770's to 670 - is driver cleaner necessary?

    I was looking up this old program to ensure I dont have any complications when I make the switch tomorrow. However, it's apparently now bloated crapware that costs money. I used to use it before installing any new drivers but I stopped caring that much. Bottom line, how do I ensure every...
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    Problem with 24 gb of ram on a Gigabyte z77x-ud5h board

    I have 2x8 of G.skill 1600 (ares) CL 10 I have 2x4 of G.skill 1600 (ripjaw) CL 9 For some reason, I cannot get both sets to work on my board at the same time. If all 4 dimms are installed, then the board will flash on, do weird crap for 30 seconds, and then restart. The codes on the board...
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    Cosmos 1000 - Switching out the Front I/O panel (or modifying)

    I'm redoing in IVB build in my original Cosmos 1000. THe front panel consists of firewire, audio, power, and 4 usb 2.0. I've been going to find out of there is a replacement panel that can add 3.0 ports to the front instead. I have not found anything by googling, but maybe somebody has modded...
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    Did Anandtech's front page post a Ice Cream Sammich article and then pull it?

    THere is a good chance my brain is fried off wasabi and workout supplements, but about 10 minutes ago I saw an ICS article pop up on the front page as I was clicking to a new page. I immediately went back and could find nothing. Then I went to the search feature and found nothing. Anybody...
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    Various AMD processors on Amazon.com - price hot with gift cards

    Stole this from fatwallet. http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...cId=1000652931 Six Cores 1090T - $199 after 30 gift card 1075 - $169 after 30 gc 1055 - $149 after 30 gc quads ($15 GC) Imma show the price after GC 925 - $105 955 - $130 965 - $150 975 - $170.
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    Front panel connectors - a general question

    I few weeks ago, I was installing my HTPC parts in a new case. This was a lian li pc33b, a very nice looking, well constructed case. Like every other case I've ever owned, however, the front panel connectors were a tangled mess of color coded wires. Is it really that hard to sleeve these...
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    Nzxt Phantom (Black or White) $100 shipped from Newegg.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-067-_-Product The reviews on this case are very positive. It' a full size case, has a built in fan controller, and the White color scheme has me entranced for some reason. The black one is nice too if you like the darth vader look. The white one is...
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    Vertex 2 240gb for $405 after $30MIR

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ID=600263&SID= Some of you may be thinking "That's alot of money!" However, a few months ago, 160gb intel G2's (slower on average than this one) were going for $400-$500. The price to gb ratio is pretty good for people looking for a single...
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    Deciding between WRT610n and a WNDR3700

    I've seen two comparisons of these routers and they are split. TOMSHARDWARE GUIDE rates the wrt610n higher in this comparison: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/802.11n-wireless-router-access-point,2605-20.html This comparison finds the Netgear to be better...
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    XFX Radeon 5870 - Fan runs at 55% in desktop mode

    This is the card http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ef=oss_product I was putting together a system for my brother and I was trying to keep it quiet when not gaming. I thought the 5870's were quiet and low power unless they went to gaming mode. HOwever, this card runs at 55% fanspeed...
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    Anand hints at Sandy Bridge performance in his new MacBook review

    This is what he says "If you're curious about what's next, I have two words for you: Sandy Bridge. Due out sometime in Q1 2011, Sandy Bridge looks incredible based on early performance data. No word on when we'll see it in notebooks but if you like torturing yourself, waiting for Sandy Bridge...
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    27 inch Doublesight monitor - $399 shipped

    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...9AVE6&v=glance I provide the amazon link but it's sold through adorama. YOu can get it directly from them but for people like me it's easier to deal with amazon. This is supposedly an S-PVA monitor.
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    Radeon 5770 Question - why the longer PCB?

    I just received my Powercolor AX5770. It's a 5770 but it has the same length PCB as the 5750. This makes it very convenient for my HTPC. What's the benefit of a longer board? Cooling? Overclocking? Showing off? Just curious.
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    i cannot find this adapter for installing sata drives

    http://www.xbitlabs.com/misc/picture/?src=/images/other/mini-itx-cases-roundup/1p12.jpg&1=1 This thing allows installation of sata hard drives in confined places when parallel installation is out of the question. Problem is, i've googled everything and I can't actually find it! Anybody...
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    Need a replacement heatsink for Radeon 4350

    I recently bought this card. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-436-_-Product THe heatsink sticks out too far so I need a narrower heatsink. The mounting holes are 45mm apart. I'm looking at something like this... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-110-103&cm_lm...
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    Intel g2 160 gb SSD - How to get it for $400 at Tigerdirect (cashback involved)

    Here's the drive. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...507&CatId=4147 Cashback is 12.8 percent right now so that's about 61 dollars. 20 dollars off if you use Tiger Direct preferred account for the first time. Free shipping on this item. That's just under $400 for the best...
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    DEAD - MS 4000 Natural Ergonomic Keyboard - $19 at dell.com (free ship)

    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Video_Conferencing/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A0524354 If you select 3-5 day shipping, it's still free. This has been my favorite keyboard for a couple years now.
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    Damn Good Deal - Gigabyte GA-MA790FXT-UD5 ---- $50 but in store pick up only (FRYS)

    This looks like a mistake http://www.frys.com/product/5842583?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG This is typically in the $160 and above range. I can't find any availability outside the San Jose, CA region.
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    Antec Earth Watts 650W - $49.99 ($30 MIR) - free shipping

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-015-_-Product Very good unit for this price in my humbrall taur of an opinion. BTW, I don't know why I only seem to post PSU deals.
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    I can't find any Radeon 5750 crossfire tests

    the AT review showed 5770 crossfire results but I saw no 5750 results. So i went to the other major reviewers.... and nothing presumably the 5750 will be somewhat lower than the 5770, but I would like to see exactly how much lower. If you're wondering why somebody would want to...
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    Enermax Revolution85+ 1050w psu - $149.99 after $80 MIR

    http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...9_EpicSavings_10010480 Don't know why there are so many PSU deals. This one scored 9.7 by OW at jonnyguru.com. Some people have complained of mobo compatibility, might want to check on it. This is $239 after rebate at newegg.
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    ULTRA x3 1000w power supply - $159 at TIgerdirect No rebates!

    http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...o=4267989&sku=ULT40311 I've had this power supply for a couple of years now and it's a beast. It looks nice, the modular cables are perfect (fully modular too) and the JG test showed excellent performance...
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    Video Cards and power supplies - do you need to use all 8pin connectors on modern cards?

    Let's say a video card can draw up to 250 watts and it has dual 8 pin connectors. Do you need to use both connectors if you have a PSU that can handle, say, 28A through a single 12v rail? Or is each 8 pin connector limited to a certain amperage? If i want to go crossfire 5870's, my...
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    Newegg combo deal - Basically free CM storm scout case with Intel x-25m 80gb SSD - $289

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/...o-_-LF4A-_-Combo264532 I've built in this case before, it's a nice case if you like the style. Getting DVD drives in can be a massive pain though. As for the SSD, its reputation is well known. I believe this is a gen2.
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    Gigabyte 790gx-UD4P - front panel connections causing reboots

    I've been playing musical chairs with motherboards for my main rig and my media pc. Eventually I ended up with the 790gx-UD4p for both. On my main rig which is housed in a Coolermaster Cosmos 1000, plugging in a USB device to the front panel would cause a restart. I thought it was a...
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    Mwave - 60 gb OCZ SUMMIT MLC SSD - $179 - $30 mir

    This drive is purportedly a bit better than Vertex. EDIT: It actually is not better than a Vertex. I thought summit was an indilix controller based SSD with more cache. I was wrong :) http://www.mwave.com/mwave/sku....asp?scriteria=BA31644 60 gb is not great. The limit is 1...
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    liteon Blu Ray drive - $59.99 on ZipZoomFly

    http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...p?ProductCode=10010673 it's $69 at the egg. EDITED to reflect a price drop
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    Biostar TA790gx 128 - bad bios flash

    I've been having an incredible run of bad luck with bios flashes lately, which tells me I need to switch entirely to gigabyte boards with dual bioses... This ta790gx appeared to flash just fine but on restart, it would not post. Power goes on but there are no post beeps. I can't find any...
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    Overclocking with Biostar 790gx - restart after resume from s3 with windows

    I can't find any guidance for this problem anywhere. A google search produced some similar problems with other boards, but the only solutions they had involved a new bios. There is no new bios available for this board yet (it's the 128m btw). I have a Phenom II x3 710 with the 4th core...