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    Zotac GTX 660 2GB + AC3 $169AR FS

    Since I know a few people are still in the hunt for video card deals in the non-stratosphere pricing range: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814500270 This brings it down to the general price range of Radeon 7850s at the moment, so while not the hottest deal that's been seen on...
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    Is this a deal? (GTX 660 OC @$189)

    I'm curious how much of a deal this is... found an Asus GTX 660 OC (not Ti!) for $199 + $10 rebate. I've been waiting on a deal for either a 7850 or 7870, but they seem to be few and far between (or OOS). I was _really_ wanting to get a 7870 at $199, and if I go with the 7850 I was hoping for...
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    Best layout for 4 case fans

    In a mid-size ATX case, given 4 120mm fans what would be the 'best' use? This would be a NZXT 210 Source Elite case. The case comes default with a rear and top fan (bottom-mounted PSU). I have two extra 120mm fans: * Mount both in front * Mount one in front, and one bottom I realize the...
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    Changing CPU cooler

    Just bought a 3570k chip, but the spending spree needs to come to an end so I'm thinking of going with the stock cooler for now, and dropping in something better at a later date (I doubt I need to overclock right out of the box). That said, how difficult will it be to change the cooler at a...
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    tigerdirect start time

    Anyone happen to know when Tigerdirect will start their online BF deals? They have a good deal upcoming on a couple parts (ie., i5-3570k), which will likely sell out in the first 5min so I'd like to join the mindless masses trying to click through :(
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    Lower end motherboard compare

    Hoping folks can chime in with opinions: Newegg is currently running a deal on the following two motherboards where you get 2x4GB g.skill memory free with purchase. I'm planning on a modest system - 1 GPU (Radeon 7850 or 7870), and an i5-3xxx (non-K) processor. The biggest difference between...
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    New 6850 and DVI trouble

    EDIT: Lots of babbling about the DVI-D connection supposedly not working. Turns out to be fine now. I read elsewhere that it is sometimes necessary to unplug the power cord from the monitor, and then cycle the power. I did this, but honestly it may have simply been something not connected...
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    GTX460 vs. 6850 for my PSU

    Seeking advice for a card to pair with my current powersupply. Hardware specs: Athlon Phenom II x3 720 (2.8GHz)/4GB DDR2 2 SATA drives (1 green) DVD+RW 1680x1050 resolution, with little expectation to upgrade anytime soon. Antec Earthwatts EA430 The GTX460 768mb appears to be the...
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    7850 vs. 720 x3 for 9600GT

    Thanks to the help from everyone in the other thread, my question has altered a little: I currently have a 9600GT and A64 3000+. My upgrade will be either to an AMD 7850BE or _possibly_ an AMD 720 x3 BE. Because of budget limitations, the video card won't be upgraded anytime soon. So...
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    [dead] e5200/7850BE now vs. future

    My motherboard is quite old, and is on its last legs (random bluescreens, and occasional issues with freezing up even during POST). Good old nForce4 s939 board with an A64 3000+. So while an upgrade was in the cards soon, the timing isn't perfect so I need to go with a bit of a bargain - either...