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    Do these temps seem about average...

    CM 690 with 1 extra intake and exhaust. CPU: Core i5 760 @3.3ghz HSF: Hyper 212+ Idle: 28-29C (according to CoreTemp) Load: 58C Highest shown (After running Intelburntest 3x) Should these be lower, higher? I have a feeling these are well within acceptable but I'd just like to get some...
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    Thank you everyone!!

    After some troubleshooting and stupidity on my part, new rig is up and running. I wanna thank everyone who helped out, mfenn, blackmage, and Boomer D. Specs are in my sig now :biggrin:... and it runs like a champ. Turned WoW to 1920x1080, Ultra settings, it sits at 60fps according to WoW in...
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    New build will not power up...

    I have the PSU plugged in, both power cords are plugged in...2x4 12v power and 2x12 Main Power... Right now I have no light on mobo, nothing.. If I took the PSU out and plugged it into the wall while hooked up to nothing and turn it on, should the fans on it spin? Corsair 550w psu, gigabyte...
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    Just to be sure I'm understanding....

    Ok, this whole 12v rail thing... here's the situation: Corsair vx550w psu, powering i5, 1 HDD, 1 DVD, and an HD5870. The VX has one 12v rail @ 41amp, with 1 x 6pin and 1 x 6+2pin. SO my question is, I would just pop those 2 plugs into both spots on the 5870 (I'm assuming it doesn't matter the...
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    OC 6850 vs 6870

    If the OC 6850 is $210 and 6870 is $250, is the performance jump enough to justify the extra 40$ or could I save myself some coin and just go with an OC 6850, ex. Sapphire Toxic 6850, etc.. OH yeah, its for a 1080p monitor, 23". CPU is an i5-760. I'd really like to game with this for at least 2...
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    I'm back, but its a good thing

    I asked for some input on a build few weeks ago, but the holiday sales have breathed new life into my budget. So far I've got: Coolermaster Case + HDD= $60 Core i5 760= Free 4gb G.SKill Ripjaw=$50 Corsair 550w=$55 So right now I've got $165 into my build. I was going to use the extra budget...
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    Looking for some input

    Hello everyone, long time lurker first time poster... 1. PC will be used mostly for gaming, some photoshop, couple work programs but nothing too intensive. 2. Approx. $1000 3. Parts from USA 4.I have had good luck with Asus and gigabyte in the past but I'm open minded. 5. I have...