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    What GPU should I buy for €300 ?

    Agree with the above concerning the 950 2GB. No point in going higher - better to save for a monitor + video card upgrade later. What is your current GPU?
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    First upgrades in 6 years

    All your parts should be ok for a while, particularly at 1080p. You could also upgrade in waves - get the 4790k with new mobo and RAM now, reuse your GPU until the next gen from AMD and Nvidia are released.
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    Help me with a $700 gaming rig please. :)

    OP, I assume your friend is using 1080p for his monitor resolution. I second Ken_g6's build, nice to squeeze in an R290 although it is now selling for $220. However, with Newegg if you use Amex you could save another $25 (I have not looked at the specifics of this promo).
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    What GPU should I buy ?

    The real issue for the OP is that he is not buying until around Christmas, so current deals are not available to him. That said, the prices being mentioned here should give you a good idea of what to look for in the Christmas timeframe.
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    how much vram does my video card have?

    What game did you buy? What is the rest of your system? What resolution are you playing on?
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    R9 390 8GB vs GTX970 4GB

    Here's a link to a recent post on the topic - you can go to the bottom for the summation of what might sway you one way or the other.
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    What can I get for an older CPU?

    Generally agree on the 290 for $200. But... what is your PSU?
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    Advice on new card, more i read the more i get confused

    First, welcome to the forums. Second, what is your budget? Obviously buying in the UK.
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    7950 Dying/Dead - Need Replacement

    What is your budget? Or is your budget unlimited and you just want a decent card that will hold for a couple more years? Tying your next GPU buy to a game that is a complete unknown makes it tough to know what your horizon is. Upgrading to 1440p, in my opinion, is a significant display...
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    IPS Monitor worth it?

    What is your normal budget for upgrades in any given year? Is there something else you could spend the money on? I am very happy with IPS panels, if you are a light gamer then I recommend it - the better visual quality (in my opinion) would serve you well not just in games, but across the...
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    Upgrade or wait..

    The man has constraints, c'est la vie.
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    How many computers do you have?

    Three: - Main is an i5 3570k + GTX 970 - older dual core Asus laptop - HP MediaSmart server (need to replace, but probably a while from now)
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    First Gaming Pc

    I have not used Windows 8.1 much, but there is no reason that I can think of not to use it. Some folks prefer Win7, some prefer 8.1 - in the end it is probably a wash. You will likely upgrade to Windows 10 shortly anyway, so go with the cheaper product. lehtv has been giving great advice -...
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    Help with a new HTPC build

    fortworthtechs - what would you suggest? Ken g6 already suggested another path and the OP said he wanted the HTPC. OP, what other tasks beyond video streaming and youtube etc do you want to be able to perform? Light gaming? Internet access?
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    New build to replace PC friend by lightning, thoughts?

    Do you have a way to test out any of your current components like your CPU or RAM? And you could have your current HDDs checked out as well in a friend's computer. Gaming at 1080p?
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    Info About EVGA GeForce GTX 970 SSC ACX 2.0+?

    I missed the "GHz" after the 7970 in his post - so while not correct in the context of the OPs upgrade, I don't think the numbers against the straight 7970 were too far off. However, I should have gotten it right the first time around. I also feel that neither company has done well by the...
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    Info About EVGA GeForce GTX 970 SSC ACX 2.0+?

    Agree with the relative quiet of the card, even at high loads. If you got a good deal on it then don't fiddle around, just go with it. Looks to be about a 40-60% boost over the 7970, depending on the title.
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    CPU match for GTX 970

    zonkie, I hope you have a great time gaming with your son. If you don't mind me asking, what is the game? I wish you all the best.
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    gaming pc upgrade

    Bob, what screen resolution are you playing at now? Assuming you are at 1080p or higher, a GPU upgrade is your best upgrade - but not yet. If you are good with the graphics settings on games you play today, then I would recommend waiting until the game comes out and see what is needed to...
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    Think its time to upgrade the E8400 system - advice

    I agree with Ken g6 - can't hurt then to wait until August. If nothing else it is likely to drive down current Intel CPU and mobo prices. The Broadwell/Haswell parts aren't going to dry up immediately - you will have some time to pick them up. Just know roughly what you want so you can pop...
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    Just got a brand new 970, artifact opinion.

    I can only tell you what I would do based on my understanding of what you have told me. As apprehensive as you are, you just need to figure out what is going to give you peace of mind. There is no perfect, right choice here other than the one that leaves you with the least amount of worry.
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    Just got a brand new 970, artifact opinion.

    Never used, and you have the invoice - then you should be good to go. I'd keep using it based on unopened box and some driver re-installation. Can always use the warranty if required.
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    Breaking Up With Apple

    Ecosystem arguments are interesting - it completely depends on your usage. Do you purchase lots of digital 1) movies 2) tv shows 3) music? 4) apps? Or do you mainly rent/stream movies/tv and use mostly free apps? My use case is me with Android phone and tablet, my wife has an iPhone and...
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    Just got a brand new 970, artifact opinion.

    So your friend bought the card for $350 off of Newegg, and then turned around and sold it to you for $250 and a "no return after one week" caveat? How long did your friend run the card? What issues did he have with it? How long is the period of time defined by "has not done it since"? I...
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    Is this a good buy?

    Those parts for that price - might as well. I assume you have seen it in use for what you plan to do with it. If you are happy, go for it.
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    What happened to 1920x1200 monitors?

    Have you thought about opening up the monitor to see if you have any bad capacitors? Might be a $10-20 fix + time and some minor skill with a soldering iron. Cheaper if that is the problem. Badcaps.net has a forum with folks who might be able to assist.
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    C2Q GFX update making sense for the next half year?

    I agree with Headfoot that you either wait for the entire build, or wait until after the 16th of June and then do a GPU + PSU upgrade with the mobo/CPU/RAM in the fall/early winter. By purchasing the GPU and PSU now, it will stagger your costs and allow you to make more discrete decisions...
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    Building a computer soon question

    I do not play the GTA games, but GTA V is out for PC (as of April?). I think you are fine going with Haswell parts now. Upper end CPU power, like your Q6600 back in the day, will last you years, particularly if you are willing to overclock. With Broadwell parts dropping, the Haswell CPUs are...
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    Can I get some advice?

    OP, there is a Microcenter in Northern Virginia, and they often have great deals on Intel processors and mobo combos, or even just the processors alone. The i7-5820k that mfenn recommends is out of stock currently but it is on sale for $299 with in-store pickup. With tax that would come to...
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    Need Help with Parent's computer (Upgrade)

    I agree with vailr. Don't throw any money against the current system that cannot be used later for a more comprehensive upgrade. Lots of 256GB SSDs on sale these days. Check back here for recommendations on which one when you are ready to purchase.
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    Need Help with Parent's computer (Upgrade)

    OP, what exactly are you trying to accomplish? Create enough disk space to ensure a smooth update to Win10? Improve video editing? How much is the available budget? When (presumably before 31 July for Win10 release)? Could you just get an external HDD to offload photos in order to create...
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    Upgrade advice - video card vs GPU and power setup

    Glad that it worked out. Lots of good folks in this forum.
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    Should I upgrade and to what?

    Current rumor for the next AMD launch is within the next month.
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    Will my setup work?

    Absolutely agree - add an SSD.
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    Should I upgrade and to what?

    What is your monitor resolution for gaming? But, even without knowing that I think the idea of waiting for the next AMD GPU release is the way to go - then just pick the sweet spot in price/performance for your resolution as prices settle into their new ranges.
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    Upgrade advice - video card vs GPU and power setup

    The original Cooler Master 420W. The CX600 is fine.
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    Re-use Corsair HX520 for new build?

    The XFX 550W XTR is $60AR on Newegg right now. I just replaced an HX520 (7yrs, still running well) with the XFX 650W XTR - nice unit, very guiet.
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    Upgrade 2gb GTX 760 to 4gb GTX 960?

    Lots of prices being bandied about, so as of 11pm EST in the U.S. on 11 April, here are the lowest prices on Newegg for the cards being discussed, including shipping. Rebates and promos included, also cards with free games. XFX Double Dissipation R9-290A-EDFD Radeon R9 290 4GB 512-Bit GDDR5...
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    Keep old PS or by new?

    Valantar, I think the condition is caused by a low power state on the 12v rail for certain PSUs. Here was an article from Corsair explaining the issue. So, if you have that particular power state disabled, you should be fine with what you have. If you want to use the new power state for...