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    Ivy Bridge Motherboard Recommendation

    Hello, Sales are looming over the horizon and I'm planning on doing a new computer build. I admit I don't know much about motherboards so I'll just ask for advice on what to get. The basics of what's going to go along with the motherboard are: Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Nvidia GTX 660...
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    Help in picking a motherboard

    Hey, I just need help selecting a motherboard. I'm not too knowledgeable on the technicalities. I know Ivy Bridge is going to be compatible with current Sandy Bridge motherboards but when Ivy Bridge comes out next year are there going to be new things that only Ivy Bridge designed...
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    500w enough for this system?

    Hello, I currently have a 500w PSU I'm thinking about upgrading my GFX card. These are my current specs: Core 2 Duo E7400 2.8 GHz 4 GB RAM 9800 GT 2 (possibly 3) Hard Drives 1 DVD drive Now, I'm thinking of putting in a GTX 550 Ti http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-M...8223303&sr=8-3...
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    Jumpers and Headers on mobo (first time assembling)

    Hello, Sorry if it's in the wrong forum - I dunno if it goes in motherboard or computer help..? Anyway. It's my first time assembling a PC from scratch and I'm confused on the jumpers and headers on my motherboard. The motherboard is an EMAXX P43...
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    Laptop not starting up

    I have an asus u45jc, had it for several months but now it's not starting up. Theres nothing showing up on the display The CPU fan is still turning on and off so it seems like it's still working on something The num lock and caps lock lights are stuck on which never really happens It's...
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    Did I harm my Core 2 Duo

    Just wondering if this would harm the CPU in any sort of way. I was installing the chip to a Dell Dimension computer which currently has a Pentium D until i figured out that the dell motherboard doesn't support 45nm because I booted it up but the monitors didn't show anything.
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    Pentium D 2.8Ghz

    I'm buying my friend's computer and he has a Pentium D running at 2.8 GHz. Is it good for gaming now or should I look into an upgrade to a Core 2 Duo? He ran Crysis on it pretty decently among other things.
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    Active Cooling for the 7950GT

    Is it possible to switch out the heatsink of the 7950GT with a fan instead and if possible where can i get a VGA cooler fan that's compatible with the 7950? I've went on newegg but the ones I've seen so far look like they're for the newer cards which are really big. Alternatively, what are...
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    iPod Mini Upgrades

    Hey guys, I think my iPod Mini's HD is finally pooping out on me and I'm thinking of getting a flash drive and maybe a better battery as well. What are some good Flash Drives and Batteries for the mini?