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    Could my PSU cause this problem.

    Thanks for that I had updated my BIOS to their latest version yesterday before the SSD arrived. Reverted back to the previous version and no problem at all now :)
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    Could my PSU cause this problem.

    The thing is I dont have any problems with the GPU if i use it without the SSD :S
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    Could my PSU cause this problem.

    Ok back when I first got my system I had abit of a problem with system stability, e.g the System shutting down at random out of the blue. Took the entire system back to the shop I bought it from and they tested it and found no problems. Reinstalled windows 7 and got a new GPU and its been...
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    is a 64GB SSD enough

    hmmh, I've ordred the 64gb model. I can always sell it in 2/3 months and get a higher capicity or use it in my macbook. SSD's seem to hold their value and £91 seems a low enough price to give it a go. + just added up all my game installs, steam folder and media and it accounts for 235gb...
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    is a 64GB SSD enough

    Brilliant, now I just need to decide wither or not to wait for the OCZ agility 3 models to come out
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    is a 64GB SSD enough

    I like the sounds of this, So since I've got 6gb of ram I can just get rid of the page file? Will that not cause some system issues? So if i get one I can do the following: 1. delete and disable hibernation, never use it anways 2. Remove system restore, again never used 3. Keep games on...
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    is a 64GB SSD enough

    hmmh im still not sure wither 64gb would be enough in the long run dont wana be out more cash
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    is a 64GB SSD enough

    mite just have to spend the extra £70. Not sure if its worth it if my games are gona be on my F3 along with my media
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    is a 64GB SSD enough

    so 64gb would be fine for just windows 7, office and have the games on a separate drive? Mite just pick up an m4 today if thats the case
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    is a 64GB SSD enough

    Is world of warcraft not quite large? I'm quite suprised that with them 2 games and Win 7 your using up 80gb of space. Hmmh i duno now
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    is a 64GB SSD enough

    Hey all quick question, Looking to pick up new SSD looking at either an OCZ agility3 when its released for a Crucial M4 Both would be the 64gb model. Just wondering if 64gb would be enough for windows 7, office and possibly one or two games? such as BFBC:2 and shogun 2? Dont wana...
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    worthwhile upgrade

    Hey all I'm just looking for abit of advice, Recently ordered a dell U2311H monitor and having some second thoughts, I've currently got a 22" Fujitsu-Siemens 1680*1050 TN monitor, I'm just wondering is it really worth upgrading to the 1920*1080 IPS Dell monitor? would I really notice the...
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    The worst of both worlds (PCs & Consoles)

    Totally agree, the old crash was well before my time but the state of the games industry atm is really depressing me. I've bought 3 games recently, crysis 2, dawn of war 2 retribution and dragon age 2. I've been extremely disappointed with each of them, crysis 2 is just a typical boring...
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    My first HTPC

    Thanks for the replies, I dont really plan on gaming on it or using it as a pc its mainly gona be used for watching movies and shows etc. I'd prefer to have a box that I could store all my media onto rather than stream it too, I've got an i7 930 and a gtx 570 based main system which I cant...
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    My first HTPC

    Hey all, Im currently looking into getting my first HTPC, atm I'm not sure wither or not its better to build a pre-built system or build myself something. Currently im looking for the following features: 1. 1080p video output. 2. small 3. quiet 4. low power. 5. Blu-ray Drive would be...
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    SSD Advice

    systems not overclocked yet, kinda want to but sorta cant be annoyed with the hassle and its not strugling doing anything yet. Gona wait until I see a good deal on an SSD and go for it I think :D
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    SSD Advice

    annother quick question, I found out I've got a samsung spinpoint F3, Will I see alot of difference in speed if i go for an SSD?
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    SSD Advice

    that sounds good to me, in all honestly Its gona be mainly used as a boot drive, I'm gona use the 1tb samsung for all of my big installs and media I think, only issue I can think of may be steam
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    SSD Advice

    brilliant, means the F90 should fit on all I need, mainly dragon age 2 and dawn of war 2 lol. Cheers man, Now just need to decide wither or not to hit "Buy"
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    SSD Advice

    how are you finding it space wise? running windows 7?
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    SSD Advice

    Hey I'm just looking for some advice on SSD's I've currently got this system: intel core i7 930, gigabyte ga-x58-usb3 motherboard 6gb corsair 1600mhz ddr3 nvidia gtx 570 from evga samsung 7200rpm HDD 1tb. not sure the exact model. I'm looking at getting myself a new SSD because...
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    Headset and soundcard for gaming

    I'll happily skip the sound card if i can get a good usb headset. Quick question, virtual surround sound or a headset with real surround sound whats the general oppinion?
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    Headset and soundcard for gaming

    Hey all just looking some advice, I'm looking to get myself a decent headset and accompning soundcard for gaming, unfortunately cant have real surround sound due to family members working night shifts. I'm thinking of picking up Roccat Kave headset but if anyone has any good...
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    SLI'd physics

    I've got a quick question, im currently waiting for my GTX570 to arrive in the post and I was reading on the Nvidia website that you can use 2 cards one for graphics and one for physics. My question is I've got a 7600gs lieing about the house and was wondering wither or not its worth sticking...
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    STEAM sale: What did you got?

    so far I've picked up just cause 2 just , tho NWN2 is tempting me atm and got sup com 2 at the thanks giving sales and i love it
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    **OFFICIAL** Steam Xmas sale is LIVE thread (and in progress)

    very tempted to buy nwn2 for £7.50 its not a bad price for the two expansions since I've already got the orignal
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    GTX 570 custom coolers

    cool, ended up buying PNY a gtx 570, wont be here for a few weeks tjough unfortunately due to bad weather :(
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    GTX 570 custom coolers

    I'm getting myself a new GTX 570 to replace my 4850 and im just wondering if any cards with custom coolers been announced as I cant seem to find any, or is their any good custom coolers to buy. I'm looking to get a PNY card and im wondering wither installing a custom cooler will void my...
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    Tell us your purchase, HD 6900s.

    Im getting a 6970 hopefully and gona stick a 2nd one in my system when I start my full-time job ( currently a student) should be good im excited :D
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    Tell us your purchase, HD 6900s.

    currently using a sapphire 4850 512mb and im thinking of going to any 6950 or possibly strech to a 6970. good upgrade or not?
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    Last chance for your 69x0 predictions! Disclaimer:Lets make thing up ITT

    there up on http://www.overclockers.co.uk/produc...=56&subid=1752 the 6950 looks quite a good price :) gona get one lol
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    PSU needed

    Well I've just left down my desktop to the local pc store where I bought my parts to get tested and the guy said he was pretty certain it was the PSU. I've currently got a FSP everest 1010w ( probably abit of overkill). what PSU would you recomend from PCworld(yea i know pc world are crap...
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    nVidia GTX570 reviews roundup

    the gtx570 seems to be a very very good card It'll be intrasting to see what the 6900 series brings in the next week or so, im still not sure wither to get dual 6850/ 6870 or a gtx570 ... hmmh confusing lol
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    worth upgrading to a 5870

    Ok with the upcoming release of the gtx570 (tommorow apparently) and the eventual release of the 69xx series is it worth upgrading from my 4850 512mb to a 5870 from overclockers? or better to hold off a few more days? got a budget of around £300 as im getting money for my 21st soon :D
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    New build having issues :(

    memtest passes fine, it just keeps randomly shutting down :( I do not like this one bit
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    New build having issues :(

    just got the following message when I booted the system up. The system failed to boot due to overclocking or voltage changes. Settings changed to last known settings. I'm now pretty certain its the PSU as I've not overclocked at all I've just used the extreme memory proiler (X.M.P) to set...
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    New build having issues :(

    nope the system seems to power off completly at random, for instance it worked fine yesterday all day, then last nite when i turned it on and started to download some patches it spazzed out and turned itself off. when i tried to recreate this today nothing happned :S. Memtest passes all...
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    New build having issues :(

    Hey all I just built the following new system: intel i7 930 @ stock with stock heatsink Gigabyte ga-x58-usb3 corsair ddr3 1600MHZ fan, 1tb samsung HDD, (from old build) FSP everest 1010w PSU ATI 4850 GPU (from old build) LG sata Dual layer dvd writer. I've been getting alot of issues...
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    AMD Radeon 6970/6950 Retail Pictured, released Dec 13-17, $500/$375 pricing

    6950 for about £270... that'll do me
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    Cayman Pic

    yea but i can get one now for £170 and add annother in a few months time