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    ASUS BIOS settings to OC i7 980X ?

    OK, So I'm getting i7 980X this week. I'm a noobie in OC and my understanding is that to OC, I only have to change multiplier & vcore. I don't plan on OC'ing memory... planning on using XMP for memory (Corsair CMG6GX3M3A1600C7). I'm checking to see what other BIOS setting I need to update...
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    MOBO & Memory suggestions for i7-975/i7-980

    OK, So I'm upgrading CPU and hence I need to get a new MOBO and new memory. I'm going to be buying either Intel Core i7-975 or Intel Core i7-980. I prefer to buy the i7-975 but if the difference in price is not much... then I'll buy the i7-980. I need to get some good suggestions for...
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    Best most silent 750W PSU ?

    I need to replace my 850W PSU Thermaltake ToughPower. Since I don't SLI/Crossfire, I'm considering a 750W PSU. But I what is most important is for PSU to be silent. Unless i put my ear right on the fan... I don't want to hear the fan... I just found my Thermaltake PSU too loud even running...
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    Does having PSU at the bottom of the case matter ?

    I have a CM Stacker 830 case. The PSU is mounted at the top. When gaming, case temp increases mainly due to my video card ATI 5870. I notice that case temp increases and it seems that the fan of PSU (Thermaltake 850W) increases and makes a lot of noise. When I stop gaming case temp decreases...
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    What is the best silent 120mm fan

    I'm in the market for the best silent 120mm fan for my new Corsair H50. Although I do OC, It's more important for the fan to be silent. I want to buy 2 fans for push/pull configuration. I've been researching and I'm leaning to buy the below: Noctua 120x25mm NF-P12 54.3 CFM 1300RPM (19.8db)...
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    Next generation CPU to upgarde ?

    Hi, I currently have an intel QX6850 (quad core) running at 3GHz & MOBO Asus Striker Extreme. Due to the heat generated, I'm staying away from overclocking. Currently wondering when I should plan on my next CPU/MOBO upgrade. My understanding is that Gulftown may be around the corner...