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    24 Inch IPS Monitor Suggestions

    I recently purchased an ASUS MG248Q Gaming monitor, because I've never had a 144hz monitor, and wanted better response time. I was coming from 2 ASUS VS24AH-P IPS displays, which have beautiful colors, but a 6ms response time. My initial plan was to keep one of the IPS monitors to run along...
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    Should I Rebuild, or Upgrade?

    I built my current PC back in 2011, aiming for a middle of the road gaming PC. It's still running well (despite the case front panel portion of the mobo frying), and I'm thinking of either upgrading a few pieces or going for a full rebuild. I'm a little out of the game, and I'm not entirely...
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    Should I Upgrade Parts or Rebuild?

    I put together my current build back in December of 2011, so needless to say, many of my parts are likely outdated at this point. I've pre-ordered Fallout 4, and starting to realize that my current PC may struggle to play the game even at medium settings. Below is my current build - is it...
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    Worth Effort Migrating my OS to new SSD?

    I recently purchased a Samsung 850 EVO 120GB which I intended to use as a drive specifically for my games (given the size and potential load times of FO4). I currently have a Crucial M4 SSD that was purchased back in 2011 as my OS SSD, and I'm realizing that the specs are almost identical...
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    Fallout 4 System Requirements Announced

    Bethesda announced the minimum requirements for Fallout 4. Minimum Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz or equivalent 8 GB RAM 30 GB free HDD space NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or equivalent Recommended Windows 7/8/10...
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    Computer will not turn on - help?

    About 2 weeks ago, the front panel of my case (USB Ports and headphone jacks) stopped working. I didn't pay much attention to it because I rarely used them anyway. Last evening, I left my PC on, this morning when I woke up, it was off and would not turn on. I opened up my case, unplugged...
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    Dual Monitor Setup with only one Dual Link DVI Port

    I'm looking to purchase two ASUS VS24AH-P monitors. They are 1920x1200 IPS monitors that support DVI, HDMI, and D-Sub connections. Currently my video card is a Sapphire Radeon HD 6950 2GB GDD5 which as per the manufacturer's website supports: 1 x HDMI (with 3D) 1 x Single-Link DVI-D 1 x...
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    Speakers Still Playing when Headphones Plugged into Front Panel

    This has been an irritating problem and I can't figure it out for the life of me. I recently bought the AudioEngine A2 speakers, and hooked them up to my PC. My sound card is an HT Omega Striker 7.1 and my case is a Corsair 400R. The issue is that when I hook my headphones up to the front...
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    2.0 Computer Speaker Suggestion

    I am moving to a new apartment and won't have room for the subwoofer that comes with my Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 set. While I love the Klipsch, I'll have to find a good 2.0 set to replace them and save some space. Any suggestions for a 2.0 system for less than $150? Obviously I won't meet the...
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    Upgrade from Klipsch Quintet SL to Polk Monitor II?

    In 2008, I bought the Klipsch Quintet SL set, and have enjoyed them (with the exception of weak vocals from the center channel). Newegg is having a deal for the next 3 days with significant money off the Polk Monitor Series II set. http://www.newegg.com/Polk-Audio-Hom...t/ID-12345-494 Is...
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    DEAD: ESET Smart Security 5: 3 PCs ($9.99 after code and MIR) 8/2 Only @ Newegg

    ESET Smart Security 5 for 3PC's (normally $79.99) can be purchased for $9.99 (after Discount code and Mail in Rebate). 1. Save $30 through using discount code "EMCNBNH96" 2. Save $40 through a mail in rebate Total price after rebates and discount code is $9.99 Product Page...
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    Mouse with same form factor as Razer Copperhead

    After 4 years, my Razer Copperhead finally bit the dust (the mouse wheel broke and won't click or scroll). Last month I had tried out the Death Adder, but couldn't use it because I use a "claw" grip when gaming with my pinky bent on the side of the mouse. Holding the DA this way caused wrist...
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    Corsair 400R/500R Owners - Non-Modular PSU

    Question for anyone using the 400R/500R line from Corsair. Are you using a non-modular PSU, and if so, what are you doing with all the additional cables? I've used the grommets to feed the extra cables out of the way but I can't get the side panel (wire management side) to close. The extra...
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    Connecting Multiple Case fans to a Single Molex

    After going back and forth on how to connect multiple fans to my motherboard, I've decided to a simpler route and connect them to a molex on the PSU. I have 4 fans that I'll need to connect, how can I connect them to a single molex on the PSU? Should I daisy chain them using the connector...
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    Gentle Typhoon AP-15 in Stock at Frozen CPU

    For anyone who hadn't signed up for the "In Stock Notification", the Gentle Typhoon AP-15 (1850RPM) is back in stock for $17.95 @ Frozen CPU. Price is higher than usual but apparently it's to cover the costs of getting them prior to their scheduled shipment in 2012. Just picked up 2...
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    Top Exhaust Fans - Sleeve Bearing Question

    I know this is a topic that has been discussed time and time again. I've read the articles and posts that say sleeve bearing fans are more effective and last longer running vertically. I've recently purchased two Prolimatech Blue Vortex 14 fans. My plan was to run one as a side intake and one...
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    High Static Pressure Fans Alternative to Gentle Typhoon

    I purchased an H60 as part of my build, and plan on replacing the stock fan with another high static pressure, somewhat quiet fan. Ideally I'd want to use the Gentle Typhoon AP-15 but it's out of stock in everywhere (although some stores have it for 25-40 dollars). Is there a good alternative...
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    Fan Setup (Fan Controller/Motherboard)

    I'm just about finished purchasing my new build (see my sig) and was wondering what the best way to control all of the fans I'll be using. I'll be running the following setup in a Corsair 400R: - Rear Exhaust: Corsair H60 w/ Replacement Fan (Gentle Typhoon 15-AP if it ever comes back in...
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    Best Card for the Money?

    What's the best card for the money right now? I'm looking for something in the $150-$250 range to go with my new build (see below). I'm thinking it's the dual fan Sapphire 6950 that can be unlocked to a 6970. I have a dual monitor setup (both 1680x1050) and play games on one monitor at...
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    Fan Suggestions for 400R (Side Intake and Top Exhaust)

    I recently purchased the 400R and will be building an LGA 1155 i5 2500K system (and likely overclocking). I'm looking to add more fans to the case and will be working with the following set up: side/front/bottom intake, back/top exhaust The 400R doesn't come with fans for the top exhaust and...
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    Fractal R3 - Newegg Shell Shocker ($79.99 Free Shipping)

    Update: $79.99 with Free Shipping! ($30 off Retail) Item won't be a shell shocker until 3:00PM PST (6:00PM EST) but will likely be a good deal on a great case. It markets at $109.99 so here's hoping it will be a decent price cut. New Egg Shell Shocker: Fractal R3 Anandtech Review of R3
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    Corsair 400R or 500R

    I've made a decision on every part of my new build with the exception of case. I know I want one of the Corsair Carbide series, but I'm struggling whether the benefits of the 500R warrants the $40 increase in price over the 400R. Corsair 500R - 109.99 After Rebate Corsair 400R - 69.99 After...
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    Build Advice for a 2nd time builder

    I'm looking to upgrade from my current PC which is about 6 years old at this point (see my sig). I've been having trouble with overheating as of late, and my I've reached the end of the upgrade path for AM2. I'm looking at building a Core i5, but trying to keep the prices down as much as I...
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    Buy Friend's Droid X or Wait?

    I'm currently using the Droid 1, which I've had since November 2009. It's performed pretty admirably for a long period of time, but is having trouble keeping up with some new apps, and multitasking nowadays. One of my friends upgraded to the Thunderbolt and has offered me his Droid X for...
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    Seagate 7200.12 1TB Drive

    I'm in the market for a 1TB drive and was going to get the WD Black. I do see now on Newegg though that the new Seagate 7200.12 1TB drive was released. The reviews seem to say it's approaching Velociraptor territory. Does anyone have this drive? Has Seagate addressed all of it's firmware...
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    Problem w/ 4850

    I originally had a Sapphire 4830 which was causing screen flickering and slow 2D graphics in Windows (XP). I went through Newegg's refurb process, got a refund and sprung the extra $30 for the HIS 4850 with the IceQ cooler. With the new card, games are running great as they did with my...
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    New Build Worth it now?

    I've been wanting to rebuild for a few months now but haven't taken the plunge. Current system is in my sig. I've done a few upgrades with the CPU and Video card, but would really like to do a full rebuild with Quad Core or i7. i7 is a little pricey right now so I'd want to stay away for now...
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    Corsair 520HX PSU Enough for new system?

    I'm looking to upgrade current built to an Intel Quad Core (or i7 setup). I'd be replacing most parts of my system excluding the Vid Card (HIS 4850 - recently upgraded), Sound Card, and Raptor HD (150G). If I wanted to move up to an i7 with DDR3 RAM would I need a higher wattage PSU? What...
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    Help w/ Nintendo Wii that won't start

    I hadn't played (or even turned on my Wii) for close to 4 months. I tried to turn it on the other day and the light turns green as if it was booting and nothing happens. The disc doesn't spin, nothing outputs to the screen or speakers. I've also tried turing on the wii with a Wiimote...
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    Dual Monitor - can two different cards each control a monitor

    My motherboard has 2 PCIe x16 slots, and I have two video cards and two Monitors. I own an ATI 4830 (which is currently being RMA'd) and an older x1800XT. Since both are ATI, can I run them at the same time, and have the 4830 control my primary monitor for gaming, while the secondary monitory...
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    9800 GT vs. HD4830

    I had to RMA my 4830 due to artifacting and annoying screen flickerings. I got it from Newegg and they have recently replaced the Sapphire 4830 on the site (which had dual DVI) which a different Sapphire 4830 (1 DVI, 1 VGA). If they not longer have my card in stock they will give me a choice...
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    ATI vs NVidia Dual Monitor Support

    I recently had to RMA my ATI 4830 due to issues with Dual monitor and screen flickering. I'm considering buying an NVidia as a replacement because I have had nothing but issues with ATI's last 3 catalyst releases. Is NVidia Dual Monitor support any better than ATI? My ATI card used to crap...
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    ATI Radeon 4830 Screen Flickering

    I've had the 4830 for around a month or so, and have had weird issues with random screen flickerings (i notice it every so often on white backgrounds) and very slow in windows graphics (ie: I use a dock launcher which emulates mac's launcher and it has been sluggish since I got this card)...
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    Dual Monitor Secondary Monitor Flicker

    I'm running an ATI 4830 and dual Dell 2009WA monitors. Recently I've noticed two things that are really driving me crazy. 1. Whenever I open a video, the secondary monitor flickers. A black line across the middle of the screen as if it's splitting only when the video first opens. If I...
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    Dual Monitor Color Problems

    Two weeks back I purchased an ATI 4830 and this week I received my two 2009WA monitors. I set them up dual screen however, the primary monitor has faded colors. It's not apparent to everyone, but it is enough to bother me. Colors on the 2ndary monitor are faded and drowned out. I've tested...
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    ATI Overdrive on Sapphire 4830

    I recently received my Sapphire 4830 in the mail and installed it. I used overdrive on my last card, 1800xt and had no instability at all...I also had a massive cooler on it. With the 4830, overdrive is unstable regardless of the setting. I can push the fan to 100% and it still artifacts...
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    Upgrading from a 1800XT

    I have had this build since August of 2006 and have upgraded everything at least once with the exception of the video card (and of course the mobo) - Specs are in my sig. I'd like to upgrade my card - the 1800XT is pretty outdated at this point, and my Cooler (VF1-Plus) has been making...
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    Is 110.31CFM Overkill for an exhaust fan?

    Would you say that is a little overkill? I could use more airflow in my case (using a Scythe S-Flex 1600rpm in the back which pushes 67CFM at 28dba). My exhaust fan is currently on the way out (had to tape the connector to keep it going) and really doesn't move enough air to keep my system...
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    Upgrade from 4200+ to a 6000+

    When I built my PC last August, the one thing I wanted in my CPU was a 2x1MB Cache - unfortunately the 4000+'s sold out everywhere when I went to get it, so I settled for the 4200+'s 1MB Cache. I place a lot of HL:Source based games which is CPU hungry. My question, is it worth it to...
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    1GB Stick of Ram died

    After a recent blackout, my computer wouldn't start, and after looking out the mobo codes (mine has an LED readout) i determined one stick of ram went bad. My existing RAM that went is Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) - 4-4-4-12 timings. RAM Link I want to replace it, but don't really...