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    Using Old Power Supply with new build

    Nothing crucial, it's my Steam drive. And i'm pretty sure i have hard drives older than this lol. Thanks for the input guys, i'm going to get a PS, maybe a hard drive too. What Power Supply do you recommend for this build? Corsair CXM 550 be enough?
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    Using Old Power Supply with new build

    Forgot to mention, that $880 includes a new copy of Windows 10 Full version $130 and a few bucks for shipping. I lucked out and got the video card on Amazon last night for $279, they sold out in like an hour and are back up to $350 when i checked this morning. Thanks,
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    Using Old Power Supply with new build

    The power supply is actually operational in my son's computer. It hasn't been sitting on a shelf all this time. It functions just fine. I am going to give him my old PC and just take the PSU out of his to start my new one. I keep our rigs pretty clean, usually blow them out with my air...
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    Using Old Power Supply with new build

    Hey guys, I recently ordered some new hardware for a new computer build. I have a couple pieces I am using from my old computer. I am going to keep a hard drive WD Black and Power supply Antec Quattro 1000. These parts are about 7 years old. I am wondering if I should replace the power...
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    Budget Gaming Build

    Pushing my budget a little bit and no SSD but I am about to pull the trigger on this. Let me know if it's good: Seagate 2TB GSkill Sniper 2x4GB 1866 ASROCK Z97 Anniversary i5 4460 $437
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    Budget Gaming Build

    What is the difference from the M5A97 R2.0 and M5A97 LE R2.0?
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    Budget Gaming Build

    FX6300 Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 AM3+ G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB DDR3 1600 Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB Seagate Barracude ST2000 2TB $394 at newegg. How does that look?
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    Budget Gaming Build

    Thanks guys. Never considered the pentium as I thought the boards needed for OC were too expensive. I would consider it or the FX 6300 if you can show me some good boards for cheap that overclock well. That would also open the budget for new hard drives. I really want a 2TB with SSD or 2TB...
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    Budget Gaming Build

    Would 2x4GB be better for dual channel or is that not cool anymore? Would sell my graphics cards but have to keep 1 for the kid. Maybe i'll sell 3 of them. Which is better the 470 GTX or 560 non ti?
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    Budget Gaming Build

    Hey guys I need an upgrade. Looking to spend about $400. Current rig posted below so you get an idea of what I am trying to upgrade. I plan on giving my kid my old computer so I need to build all NEW. I can take the better of the three video cards I have. Not sure if I should keep my old SSD...
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    CPU Degrading?

    My Q6600 B0 won't hold an overclock anymore. I had it running @ 3.2 for years. I bought it when it first came out, how long ago was that? About a year ago it became unstable. Runs fine now at stock clocks only.
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    Best upgrade bang for my buck $300

    You know, I am not dissapointed in my previous setup at all. I bought the Q6600 the first day it was in stock so I have owned it that long. Its still a decent computer. I think I am going to hold out another month and buy a $400 upgrade combo to see if I can get the same longevity. Thanks for...
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    Best upgrade bang for my buck $300

    No microcenter. Probably have to get from Newegg no good local stores. And I dont mind going AMD or Intel. I was actually thinking a A10 or new I3 would be faster then what I have. If $300 doesnt cut it i'll just wait until I can spend a little more for a Core i5. I just didnt want the...
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    Best upgrade bang for my buck $300

    Guild Wars 3 mostly. League of Legends. Nothing else right now. Occasionally i'll pickup a shooter.
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    Best upgrade bang for my buck $300

    Hey guys, been a while since I upgraded my computer. I only game and browse the net. I need the best upgrades I can get for around $300 bucks. I'm thinking I should start with Board/CPU/Ram but would like to hear your suggestions. Current Rig: Q6600 @ 3.0ghz 4GB Ram PNY 470 GTX Antec...
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    Quad Monitors

    My Dad has asked me to set him up with 4 Monitors. He is a stock broker so he needs the extra screens. I found a screenshot of exactly what we are looking to do. He has a nice computer its recently built 6 months ago but is using integrated graphics card. Can somebody tell me exactly...
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    Which CPU?

    Thanks for everyones help. I was able to get everything I need under budget. Let me know what you think. I went with the following: Order Summary Qty Product Description Price 1 DISCOUNT FOR COMBO #738514 -$18.00 1 DISCOUNT FOR AUTOADD #37191 -$6.49 Shipping from...
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    Which CPU?

    Lite-On DVD Burner - 19.99 Lite-On DVD Drive - 18.99 Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid Tower - 59.99 Antec Neo 620w PS - 69.99 w/ 20.00 Mail In Rebate XFX HD-6670 1GB - 83.99 w/ $25 Mail in Rebate G Skill Ripjaws DDR3 1600 2x4GB - 48.99 Corsair Force Series GT SSD 90GB - 164.99 WD Black 1TB - 89.99 Acer...
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    Which CPU?

    I think i have decided on the rest of the gear except CPU/Mobo. Going with a Force SSD, 8GB Ripjaws DDR3 and a WD BLack 1TB for storage. 6670 video card. Newegg
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    Which CPU?

    I am building my dad a computer. He wants something fast. He's not a gamer. This will be used primarily for windows apps and internet cruising. I was thinking about getting a new bulldozer but Im not sure. My budget is 900 this also needs to include a monitor and drives. SSD for sure. Let...
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    Safe 470 OC

    The game is alright. I like it. I did see the bombed reviews. I'm sure by the time they review the PS3 game in 6 months it will be nice and polished. I still play. I think it deserves a little more credit.
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    Safe 470 OC

    So I got a new GTX 470 today. I am impressed so far. Here is my current overclock. I want to know your opinions about running this 24/7 and having this card last. I need to keep it for 3 years before i get to upgrade again. Even then I would prefer it not to be dead. Using FFXIV Benchmark...
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    OC Q6600@3.6 I want MORE

    Failed Prime. I'll have to play with it a bit more. How much heat is too much?
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    OC Q6600@3.6 I want MORE

    So as my CPU is aged I am really wanting to upgrade. But I cant afford it right now. So instead I want to squeeze out every last bit of life this thing has left. Longevity is less of a concern now because I see myself upgrading when the new chips come out. I have been running it 333x9 at...
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    Micro Gaming Rig under 1k

    I agree the 1k psu is overkill but I already have it. It is farily new and a good psu i have laying around. I'll look at the GTX 460. Another option would be to use this HD4870 I already have and get another one for crossfire. Would that be better then a 460 or 5850? Would that be too much...
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    Micro Gaming Rig under 1k

    I need help picking hardware for a micro gaming rig. I already have a power supply but I will be buying everything else. Also will my Antec Quattro 1k fit in this little qpack? Here is what I got picked. Product Description Savings Total Price Product Description Savings Total Price...
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    Random BSOD

    SO I am getting random blue screens with my PC. I currently have ASUS P5Q-E, Q6600 and Curcial Ballistix 2x2gb. I have been running reliably overlcoked to 3.0ghz for the past two years. I replaced the board last year because I wanted a crossfire board. The computer ran reliably for almost a...
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    Best Gaming Laptop for $1000

    Sorry forgot to mention. I want something with a 17 in. or larger display.
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    Best Gaming Laptop for $1000

    Forgot to mention. I primarily play WOW and would like something that can run it at max graphics settings and get great FPS.
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    Best Gaming Laptop for $1000

    I want to get a gaming laptop. I build all my desktops but never built a laptop before. Can you build them like desktops? If so I cant find parts. But I want the best gaming laptop for under $1k. I dont mind going a couple hundred over if it gets me A LOT better of machine. Any suggestions?
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    Asus P5Q-E and Q6600 Overclock time, help needed!

    I love my P5QE. I got a Q6600 in it too and it easily does 333x9 with all stock voltages. If only it would allow me to run 1t command rate.
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    Looking for P45

    I couldnt go without a computer. I picked up the MSI board locally and ordered a UD3P from newegg. Two swaps in one week yea!
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    Looking for P45

    My Abit IP35 took a turn for the worst. I currently have a Q6600. I need to get a replacement. I want a board that supports XFIRE and Raid and something that can attain my 3.2 OC. I am looking at the Gygabite UD3P which I know is a great board. But I can buy a ASUS P5Q-E or MSI P45 NEO2-FR...
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    DDR2 and IP35

    There is a case fan that blows nearly directly on them.
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    DDR2 and IP35

    Im currently running 2.2v on my ram now. I had to do this to get it to go into 1T command rate. I know it is high but I have been running it this way for over a year with no issues. Heat seems to be a non issue in my case.
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    DDR2 and IP35

    So I currently have an abit IP35. I am running Crucial Ballistix 2x1GB DDR2 800. I currently have it set at stock timings 4-4-4-12 1T 800mhz. I just purchased 2x2GB of the same Crucial Ballistix. I am trying to accomplish running all four sticks for 6GB. Do you think I will run into any...
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    Time to upgrade Q6600

    Any suggestions on P45 or X38 boards? Primary interest in this board would be first OC, dont want to lose any clock and then XFIRE performance.
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    Time to upgrade Q6600

    It sounds like the Q6600 is still a comparable CPU. Im going to keep it and upgrade to a P45 and put another 4870 in there.
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    Time to upgrade Q6600

    Is the Phenom 2 much better? A new HSF is not a deal breaker for me. Curious though. Will the one I have on my Q6600 fit?
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    Time to upgrade Q6600

    So I have a Q6600 and an abit P35. I am now interested in running crossfire with my 4870. I was deciding to pickup a new board and keep my current cpu. Was looking at the X38 and P35. But im wondering if I should pickup a new i7 CPU and board instead. Is there much difference from my Q6600...