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    New UPS, is this big enough?

    Hi, I purchased a Cyberpower CP1000 pure sinewave 1000va 600w UPS. I have my 24" monitor and desktop plugged into it. My desktop is an i7 950 at 4 ghz, a gtx 580, couple harddrives, 6 gb ram. Now, the load usually shows around 200w at idle, and I was able to get the load up to 525 w using...
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    Fan header RPM fluctuations on Asus P8Z77-V LX

    Hi, on this recently built system on an Asus P8Z77-V LX board, I have 2 chassis fans and the cpu fan attached to the fan headers on the board itself. I can control and monitor them through Qfan, but heres the problem. One of the chassis fans shows a spiking rpm in the bios every couple...
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    The Ultimate CPU Fan for heatsinks

    Hi, I have a Coolermaster Hyper 212 Plus, and lately find that the noise is annoying from the Scythe S-Flex f 1600 rpm fan, as well as from the Coolermaster Blademaster I have on it. (Pushpull) I'd really like to find either one, or maybe two new fans to put on this heatsink that will be...
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    GTX 580 BSOD and 100 % gpu usage problems

    Hi, I have an EVGA GTX 580 that is suddenly giving me problems this morning. I tried to play a couple different games, and got crashes to desktop right away. I was able to get into starcraft 2 for a whole game, but it BSOD'ed after I finished. Using EVGA precision, I monitored GPU usage, and...
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    Corsair HS1A headset so quiet.....

    So I got a good deal on a hs1a headset a few days ago, and couldn't wait to get the thing to replace my old JVC headphones that intermittently cut out in one ear. I'm so disapointed in how quiet the hs1a is. I have tried using them with my realtek onboard 889 for my computer, and also with my...
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    Is Nvidia 3d Vision really worth it, or a gimmick?

    Hey, I've been looking at getting the Asus VG236H with the Nvidia 3d vision kit, for $480 Canadian at my local Memory Express. For all you guys currently using 3d, is it really worth it? I've read all the reviews, and I also know that a review is never as useful as some unbiased opinions from...
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    Please recommend a gaming headset

    Hi, I was going to pick up a new headset later today, I mostly want it for gaming, but it should sound good for music and movies, too. I have only the integrated soundcard on my P6X58D-E, and my budget is about 100-125 Canadian. I was going to buy at a local store that has these following...
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    What is the ultimate set of headphones for gaming/music?

    Hey, I'm in the market for a pair of new headphones, I mostly game and listen to music that is very bass heavy (ie. drum and bass, trip hop) I suppose if the thing has a detachable microphone or something I might use that... Any suggestions? Budget of under 150 bucks, if possible.
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    Should i get a Venomous-x or stick with hyper 212 plus?

    Hi, I am currently using a Coolermaster Hyper 212 plus on my i7 950 with two 1600 rpm fans for push pull. At stock speeds I idle at about 38c, and load at 60c with prime 95 (8 instances) Now, I overclock just to 3.6 ghz, at a vcore of 1.1875, and my load temps are now about 65c. Would it be...
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    New Case - four choices

    Hi, I'm going to be picking up a case in the next couple weeks, I'm buying from a local store and all four are about $100 canadian. I'm hoping to fit a thermalright venoumous -x (or megahalem) and a gtx 480, so I need something that will accomodate these. Anyone have any postive or negative...
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    Q9550 C1 Temps with Xigmatek s1283 Dark Knight

    Hi, I just picked up the Xigmatek 1283 Dark Knight edition to replace the Coolermaster HyperTx2 I was using. I cleaned the cpu and heatsink with isopropyl very well, and used Arctic Silver 5 in the manner instructed on Arctic Silver website for quads, but filled in the little gaps between the...
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    Please help me with oc'ing a q9550

    q9550 coolermaster hyper tx2 asus p5q-e 2x2gb corsair ddr2 1066 dominator 5-5-5-15 2.1v windows vista 64bit Hi, just like my title says, I want to oc this q9550. The thing is though, in my bios (newest bios flashed) when it is on "auto" it doesn't actually show what volts are going to the...
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    Help me choose a ups....

    Hi, so after having a power outage the other day with both my computers turning off, I decided it would be safer to find a couple ups's for them. Having never owned one, and there being suprisingly little in the way of reviews on the net, I need some advice from someone who's had some experience...
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    Should I RMA this drive?

    Hi, I've been having some strange problems with this hard drive, an st31000333as cc1f firmware seagate 1tb 7200.11 drive. It worked fine with my xp system, but I recently built a new system and vista wouldn't install at first, and once it was installed I got errors and crashes, as well as a...
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    Huge problems with new build please help a fella out

    I've just built this system in the last couple days, and got around to installing vista 64 bit this morning. Here are my specs: Intel Q9550 Gigabyte p45-ud3p 2x2 gb corsair cominator ddr2-1066 seagate 7200.11 1tb drive antec 900 lg dvd burner pc power and cooling 750w bfg gtx 260 oc...
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    Installed cpu fan facing wrong way.....

    Hi, I just installed the coolermaster hyper tx2 hsf on my new q9550. It was only after everything was done that I realized I faced the hsf so the fan is blowing straight UP. The thing is, I have an Antec 900 with a massive fan above it taking all that warm air away. Should I take it off, or...
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    New p45 gaming build

    Edited to show final build...... Hi, so I have an opportunity to get a computer subsidized by my wife's workplace. I was going to build the new computer for myself for gaming, and use my current machine (core2duo 6600, asus p5b, 4gb ram, geforce 7900 gto) as an htpc hooked up to a 42" hdtv...
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    Steam is no longer useable

    Recently I noticed that in STEAM, all fonts are completely gone from the menus. As in, all the menu buttons are there, but there is no writing!! I've completely removed it, and downloaded the newest version off the net and reinstalled. No dice. Anyone have any suggestions? I can't currently play...
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    Is an Enermax 535w enough for HD4870 or GTX260?

    Hi. I am currently looking at a new video card (sold off my 8800 gt). I have an Enermax FMAII 535w with dual 22a 12v rails. Would this be sufficient for a single HD4870 or GTX260? My system is... Core 2 Duo 6600 Asus P5B 4x1 Gb samsung ddr2-667 250 Gb Hd DVD burner and four 12 cm case...