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    Samsung 830 worth $35 more than Crucial M4 (256G)?

    I'm in Canada - Samsung 830 is $230 and Crucial M4 is $195. Machine is going to be Win7x64 for is web development and design, some gaming, and a couple of VMs (those might be on a traditional HD). From the bench comparison, looks like the 830 is the better drive overall, but I don't want...
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    MSI 7950 turning on monitor causes all windows+taskbar to shift to other monitor

    I'm running win 7x64, in extended display mode. One monitor connected through displayport (DP), and the other one through DVI (DVI) set to primary desktop monitor. If I have windows or the taskbar on monitor DP and turn it off and then back on, monitor DVI goes black for a second and then all of...
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    LGA1156 board with DDR2 + DDR3?

    I've got an E4400 build with 2x4GB of DDR2 right now and I'd like to upgrade to an i5. I was hoping to just get the cpu+mobo for now to cut down on costs. I've heard somewhere that there are boards that will do both, but I can't seem to find any through teh Googles.
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    My e4400 needs a HSF reseat or lapping?

    e4400 @ 3GHz 300x10 1.375v Scythe Ninja (rev.b) w/ supplied TIM P150/Solo case with 120mm Yate Loons @ 7v (one on HS, one right behind it as a case fan) 60c under Prime95 load, 25c idle, 20ish ambient. I hit 60c under load with the case closed and 59c with the case open, and full-swing...
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    Computer stores in Montreal?

    In Toronto I had FactoryDirect and a bevy of cheap computer stores around, but I have no idea what's in Montreal.
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    DS3R/L + Noctua NHU12 = Fit in Antec Solo?

    I've got these parts to combine and I'm a little wary of if they'll fit due to the high position of the CPU socket on this board. Anyone have any troubles with this combo?