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    Micron C400 Benchmarks!!!!

    Seeing as how I was planning to use SATA III, my choices are Intel 510, Crucial C400, and OCZ Vertex 3. I didn't want to go with Vertex because of OCZ's horrible reliability and shady service. Intel 510 seemed to be a failure if all the reviews are to be believed, though I'm pretty sure that...
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    Any information on Samsung S27A750 and S27A950?

    I was wondering if anyone knows of any price speculations or release date for Samsung's new S27A750/S23A750 and S27A950/S23A950? I've heard their both suppose to be top of the line 3d monitors, but I'm not going to wait for them if the 23" versions are over $400. Do any of you have any...
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    GTX 590 Teaser vs GTX 580 AVP only video

    So I'm assuming this is official? The 590 is trumped by the 6990, but 2x 580s in SLI trump both? I'm trying to decide between going 2x 580s or a single 590 tomorrow. I just want to be 100% sure I'm not screwing myself with this decision. I'd be running 1 monitor at 1920x1080, it's a 3D monitor...
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    Micron C400 Benchmarks!!!!

    Since I'm building a new system mainly for gaming, and that If I ever do download or save big files in my Spinpoint 1 TB drive, than the SSD that I'd be using to install Windows and my primary games should have better Seq Speeds than Random Reads?
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    PSU for GTX 580 SC SLI and i7-2600K OC

    Hey guys, I'm looking for a good PSU that will give me quality performance where I wouldn't have to worry about whether or not my system will fry. I'm going to be running 2x GTX 580 SC Graphic Cards, an ASUS Maximus IV Extreme ROG Board, i7-2600k Processor Overclocked and several fans from the...
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    Silvestone RV02-E + Asus Maximus IV Extreme

    Hey everyone, I'm a bit concerned about the compatibility with my Case and Motherboard. I'm about to order the case off Amazon and the Motherboard from NewEgg when its available. From what I understand the RV02-E doesn't support E-ATX Motherboards, however, in the specs on Silverstone's...
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    Intel's new SSD 510 series using Marvell controller ?

    Hey guys, I'm still a bit confused on which direction I should go... I'm planning on building a High-End Gaming System by Mid March. The board I'll be buying is a ASUS Maximus IV, it has 2 SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports. So, I was hoping to take advantage of a new Intel 510 Drive, but the reviews have been...
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    Files deleted from Hard Drive before Windows Boot?

    Hey guys, earlier today when I turned on my computer, before it reached the loading screen for Vista a DOS like typing popped on the screen, stating it was checking files for corruption or something. It started doing a index check and deleted random files. It went by too fast, but I think...
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    Hard Drive deleted files at boot up?

    Hey guys, earlier today when I turned on my computer, before it reached the loading screen for Vista a DOS like typing popped on the screen, stating it was checking files for corruption or something. It started doing a index check and deleted random files. It went by too fast, but I think it...
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    High-End Gaming System

    Oh, I think he will. He said I can build a computer like my first one... I spent $6,000 on my first computer. Secondly my "benefactor" (Father), is a computer enthusiast like me, so he enjoys building computers as much as I do. He's actually really happy with the amount of money I'm spending...
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    High-End Gaming System

    I was actually convinced earlier in the thread to overclock, so I will need a board to be able to handle that well. As for the PSU, right now the Antec TruePower and the XFX are the same price after the XFX's 30 Rebate. Besides that, I find the XFX far more aesthetically pleasing. Worth...
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    High-End Gaming System

    I'm not worried about the price, but if its over 350 I'll be going to Vertex 3 or 2 depending on the prices once again. However, what would be a step down from that mother board? The ASUS P8P67 Deluxe?
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    High-End Gaming System

    Me Again, I'm sure I've made the final changes to my build now. The SSD is speculation because I have no idea if the rumors about a 120GB being $280 is true. But everything else should be final. I actually got the Razer Headset for only 20 dollars, I just traded my Logitech G5 Headset for it and...
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    Need an Affordable (Good Quality) Printer

    I just stopped by my local Best Buy and I saw a new Lexmark, I was really impressed, it was an awesome printer with a great Touch Screen, 4 in 1: Fax, Scanner, Printer, Copier. Best of all Black Ink, which I use the most only cost $5 Dollars. It also allows you buy the color inks separately like...
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    Need an Affordable (Good Quality) Printer

    Hey everyone, I need a new wireless printer, preferably no more than $100 Dollars. I have/had an HP Photosmart C4385 All-in-One Printer and while the quality and speed were pretty good, for the third time, the ink decided to explode in the system, and its too old to be covered by Warranty...
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    2 Sets or 1 Set?

    Hey everyone, I'm planning on stick 16 GB in my upcoming build (Overkill I know). I was curious on whether or not it would be better to buy 2 Sets (2 Packages of 2x4GB DDR3, Same Model Number, Ordered at the same time) or 1 Set of 4x4GB. I've been told that they put 4 Sticks together in 1...
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    Most Reliable Backup Method?

    I'm still a bit confused here... I'm assuming a Removable Drive Drawer is that same as the Rosewill RX-358 I linked? An external enclosure? So all I would need to do is take any old Internal Hard Drive, put it in a enclosure, and then make a backup using Ghost for the most reliable results? Or...
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    Most Reliable Backup Method?

    Hey Tech-Savvy People! I was wondering what is considered to be the most reliable method of backing up files? I have around 500GB of Media ranging from Music, Videos, and Documents, and I currently put them on my old bulky 500GB My Book Essential External Hard Drive... Now I've been taking...
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    High-End Gaming System

    I understand where you're coming from, but you may understand my decision better if I explain the situation. The money was given to me for the sole purpose of a computer. If I want to I can spend even more on a computer, I'm only trying to restrain myself and trying to be a bit more sensible...
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    High-End Gaming System

    Hey everyone, I've made what looks to be the final changes to my build, I'll still take all your suggestions into consideration and would appreciate all the input. I've edited my first post with all the parts. I decided to go with the i7 2600K instead of the i5 2500K because I found saving $100...
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    Help me pick out a new case!

    Quick Question... Lian Li ArmorSuit PC-P50R Red Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer CaseSilverStone RV01B-W Steel ATX Full Tower with Reinforced Plastic Computer Case SilverStone RV02B-EW 0.8 mm Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case Between these 3 which ones are able to easily fit an Extended ATX...
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    Help me pick out a new case!

    Which RV-03 have you seen? The one the showed in 2010 was pretty bad, especially with the ridges that popped out on the top... But 2011's version is much tamer, though the gold trimming is a bit weird, I could still make it work. Someone mentioned that the Lian Li Armorsuit can be bought...
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    Help me pick out a new case!

    The fortress definitely looks like a nice case, I'm however going to wait because of the release of RV03 and compare that to the RV02, RV01, Lian Li, and FT02. The FT03 that just came out looks a bit too plain/discreet for me. And the TJ11 is way too expensive. However if anyone else still has...
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    Help me pick out a new case!

    I just checked out SILVERSTONE RV02B-EW... It honestly looks like the case I'm going to buy, unless someone can recommend a better case? The only things I'm disappointed about with this case are that they removed the screwless drive bays and that the Fans aren't LED, Whats the point of a side...
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    Help me pick out a new case!

    I heard great things about the Silverstone Raven RV02, but I'm vary of choosing it because of the fact that it has way more plastic then it should. I've always loved Lian Li cases because they are 100% Aluminum. However the Raven RV02's design its really intriguing.
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    Help me pick out a new case!

    Hey everyone, I'm going to be building a new Sandy Bridge system when the motherboards are once again available. However I'm so impatient/bored that I decided to get the Case/Cooling System/Wire Management now so I can work on it when I have some free time. My previous case was a Lian Li...
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    High-End Gaming System

    Did you mean 4x4GB or just a 2x4GB (Dual Channel)? To let you guys know what I'm about I have Overkill etched onto my computer case :D So, I prefer Overkill vs Enough or Adequate.
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    High-End Gaming System

    Hey guys, I decided to switch from a Velociraptor to a Samsung Spinpoint F3 because of the faster read/write times as a Storage Hard Drive. I'm still confused about the Memory though, mnewsham mentioned that Sandy Bridge can't run anything higher than v1.5 so I've trying to choose a good v1.5. I...
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    High-End Gaming System

    ASUS VG236HE 23", Acer GD235HZ 23.6" or LG W2363D-PF 23 All three seem to be decently priced, I was leaning towards LG because of their experience in Monitors/Televisions, but I have no idea. Any Suggestions?
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    High-End Gaming System

    Well if the i5 is truly better for Gaming, than I'll go with that. As for the monitors, I am a Hardcore Gamer so if a 120Hz monitor is better for it, than I'm all for it... But I only found 120Hz in 3D Monitors, the highest I found otherwise is 75Hz. So I'm assuming a 3D Monitor is recommended...
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    High-End Gaming System

    Gaming will be a major point of this system, but I also mentioned I'll be doing Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects and I heard that the i5 doesn't have Hyperthreading while the i7 does. I mean if the i5 actually has better benchmarks than the i7 than I'll choose the i5, but if i7 isn't...
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    High-End Gaming System

    Well that saves me a quick $150. As for Overclocking, if its truly that easy than I'll definitely go with a i7 2600k. Is 1.5v still recommended for that or is the 1.65v fine? I picked those Memory Sticks earlier because it a 9-11-9-28 Timing.
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    High-End Gaming System

    Would G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 be better? And if I decided the get a K Version, can I use the memory at stock settings or do I actually have to Overclock? Something I've never done before. Also would two sets be beneficial in a Gaming System or can Sandy...
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    High-End Gaming System

    I actually mentioned that I do not Overclock, which is why I didn't want to go with a i5 2500K or i7 2600K. Since I've never overclocked in my life. I'm mainly confused between choosing a i5 2500 or a i7 2600. As for the Hard Drive, I assumed the a 10,000 RPM drive would be much faster? I move...
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    High-End Gaming System

    Hello everyone, I recently decided it was time for a new gaming system seeing as how my Alienware Laptop (Biggest mistake I ever made) is hanging on by a thread after 5 years of use. My plan is to build a new Desktop PC that will last me for 3 - 5 years, by then I'll be finished with college...