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    is there a section here for price request?

    I thought we use to have a section here where we could ask what your used pc equipment is worth. Is is still here and I am not finding it? Want to sell I7 3770k hyper 212 evo Asrock z77 pro3 But no clue what it is worth Price check are not allowed. Please search through our FS/T forum...
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    GTX580 Question

    Would a used EVGA GTX 580 1.5gbs be worth purchasing? I currently have a radeon hd 6870 1gb and it has been great(knock on wood). I have been looking at upgrading for a while though. Would this card be worth the upgrade? Or go with something else? What would be a good price for a used...
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    How long do I have?

    With as much as software demands change today and new hardware coming out ever quarter, how long do I have until I am considered dated? Basically how long do you think this computer will last until it isnt considered a decent pc in today's world? Win 8 pro Intel 3770K Sabertooth Z77 8gb Corsair...
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    Random Computer Slowdowns

    Doing Random tasks my pc will slow to a crawl lately. Like just now, changing win 8 ares desktop background. It slowed down so much the mouse was moving a few pixels at a time. I have ssd space, keep computer clean using winuntilities pro(updated). It has been doing this for ~2 weeks. Specs...
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    Reinstalling Windows 8 - cannot format?

    I am trying to do a clean install in windows 8 but it is not letting me format during stallation of windows. It is just greyed out. I have 350mb system reserved and remaining amount(c drive / ssd) So I try in disk management and ofcourse it saying NO, due to the fact I have windows on it...
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    What card is comparable to a Sapphire 6870?

    I have been looking to upgrade my video card but I want to go back with Nvidia. What Nvidia card does the Sapphire 6870 1GB compared to? I want to make sure I go with a card that is a decent step up. Also what are the used 6870s going for these days? Think it will be tough to sell an old card...
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    Mounting fans on hyper 212 evo w/o clips?

    Anyone done this? I am short one clip now and want to mount a second fan. Best way to do this?
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    Asus Sabertooth Z77....Onboard Sound vs Card

    I know today motherboards are supposed to have great sound vs the older ones. I was wondering if I would benefit from buying a decent sound card, mainly for games. You would think if the motherboards have come all this was, wouldn't the sound cards have done the same? What do you think, sound...
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    Best Video Card For The Money Right Now?

    Looking to replace my 6870 with a good video card. Budget is ~$300 for a really good card. I want this one to last(haha I know ) Is there a next gen of cards that are a lot better about to come out? Or is there something now that is a really good card for a decent price? Sorry, I am out of the...
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    Asus Sabertooth Z77....PCI express Question.

    I have searched the Internets and have found conflicting answers(imagine that). So I would like a definitive answer. On the ASUS Sabertooth z77 board, can I use the second(middle)and not have any slow down? i.e. use PCI express 3.0 and full X16 bandwidth.
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    RMA Question

    I RMA'ed my 6870, What are the chances I will get a newer card back? Sapphire HD 6870
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    Upgrade Help Please

    I have ALWAYS owned AMD processors, first AMD I bought as a separate processor was the amazingly fast K6. Not relevant here I know, sorry. I have been out of the computer component world for a few years, not really keeping up with it like I use to. Now I am ready to upgrade my AMD 1055t and...
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    Driver Removal Problem?

    I just changed from Nvidia to AMD for the first time ever. I have a lot of experience with Nvidia drivers, but not AMD. I am trying to reinstall my drivers. I dont think it is right. Things are really slow to load and some things do not load fully. I tried to do this and removed to much I...
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    Any Benefit to using HDMI Port?

    Any benefit using the HDMI port on the video card if it is just going to a DVI input on the monitor? Or will it be the same using DVI to DVI? Sorry if this is a stupid question.
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    Video Card From Amazon...Help?

    I am looking to get a video card from Amazon preferably. What would be my best bet for getting a card today, my price range is ~$175.00. I know this gets asked all the time but it always changes. There are just so many 68xx.69xx,67xx....you get my point. I have never owned anything but Nvidia...
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    9800GTX Baking Question

    I have a 9800GTX that is semi-screwed. I get colored dots/lines at the BIOS boot up screen and windows does not seem to recognize the card fully. My question is if I bake this card, is there a good/any possibility it will stop working completely? Right now I can still use it...
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    Is a 285 gtx worth buying?

    I have been out of the video card game for a long time now. I have a 9800gtx, I was looking to purchase a 285GTX but not sure. Is this card getting past its prime? I want a decent graphics card that is still got some life left for future games. What is your opinion? Thanks amd 1055t 3.7ghz...
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    Are the newer video cards bigger than the 9800gtx?

    I have looked but didn't find it. I know it has been discussed, sorry. I have a 9800gtx and it is huge and not really any room to spare. Are the 460-580 any longer than the 9800? If so how much longer?
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    Is a Q6600 quad core still considered "fast"

    I know it has not been that long since they were the next great thing, but would you still consider them a fast cpu? or no not at all anymore?
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    ASUS fast writes ??

    Hey, I have a quick question. I cant seem to find how to disable fast writes on my ASUS A8v Deluxe board. Everytime I try and play HL2, it crashes and I have to disconnect the power cord to reset the pc. It is a new card(bfg 6800gt) and I have tried diffrent drivers. I have spent a lot of time...