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    Pricing: Core 2 Duo vs Sandy Bridge

    Something I found puzzling: I recently sold my 5 year old system on here and eBay: e8400 core2duo + Asus p5q-pro mobo + 4gb ddr2 = 190 shipped 4gb ddr2 = 45 shipped total = 235-20 = 215 net after shipping costs bought: i5-2500k + gigabyte z68 mobo = 201 after tax (microcenter deal)...
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    Is my PSU barely keeping up with my system?

    Last night, I just finished putting together my new rig, and there were several times upon startup where it would power up.... then power down before even reaching bios by itself, and then power up again fine. I am wondering if this is an issue with my PSU not having enough power for the...
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    Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 LGA1155 motherboard $70 AR @ MC. Or $55 AR AC! $20 AR or $5 AR

    Saw this on SD Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 LGA1155 motherboard $70 AR @ MC. Or $55 AR AC! $20 AR or $5 AR AC with i5-2500k! Microcenter has the Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 LGA1155 mobo for $85 - $15 MIR = $70 AR. Combine it with the $15 B&M-only coupon if you got one in your email to make it $55 AR AC! Has...
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    Why are there no Samsung IPS monitors?

    Seems strange that Samsung doesn't have an IPS monitor given that they are one of the biggest display manufacturers in the world? All I hear about is the Dell and HP IPS monitors, and Asus and LG have started in this area not too long ago. Am I missing something?
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    Logitech Illuminated Keyboard - Fried/Overheated

    Just bought a new Logitech wired illuminated thin keyboard from newegg. On its second day of use, the bottom right part of the keyboard became super hot and part of the plastic melted, burning the crap out of my hand a bit. Fortunately, no serious injuries. Later, I removed the keyboard...
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    Sapphire Radeon 5850 to Dell U2311H connectivity

    Can someone please help explain how I can connect 3 U2311H's to this card? Card has 1x displayport, 1x HDMI, 1x DVI The U2311H is DVI & DP only So it leaves the HDMI as the issue... is there a certain kind of adapter I need? Because I have a displayport to HDMI adapter, which I tried...
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    Dell Ultasharp IPS Monitors 25% off

    Saw this earlier on slickdeals. Do you guys think this is the good deal? Thinking about getting 2 x U2311H's. Dell Home is offering 25% off select Dell UltraSharp IPS Monitors with Coupon Code: N1?0TJMCF7$2VJ (Exp 3/17) . Tax in most. Prices after 25% off Coupon Code: N1?0TJMCF7$2VJ...
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    Overclocking an E8400 on stock cooler

    Hi I am new here and this is my first post; I have tried to do some reading on these forums to save repeat questions. I am wondering what is the limit I should try on my E8400 with the stock cooler, and is it possible to gain a little bit of bump without changing the voltage at all? Can I...