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    $500ish bare bones desktop build

    Well you guys have always come through for me on past builds. My sister is wanting me to build her a very basic desktop from which to do work at home. Nothing particularly graphics/otherwise intensive. The only real requirement is the ability to run a dual monitor setup. The two monitors are...
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    New build, extremely long load time.

    Hello ladies and gentlemen. I have a dilemma I am hoping to get some guidance with. I am building a PC for my dad (basically the most recent "mid range" system suggested in general hardware..with a couple minor differences...larger ssd, more ram). The motherboard is the Gigabyte...
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    Suggestions on building 2 pcs.

    Hello all. My dad asked me to build him two new PCs to replace some aging dinosaurs for him. One for his home and one for his office. So let's get right to it. Home PC 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. General computing, internet...
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    New build, parts recommendations

    Hey guys. You were all extremely helpful with my last build so I am hoping for some direction again. I have built probably 10 pcs, so I am familiar with the process but I haven't stayed up on brands and where the price/performance sweet spots are. My brother is asking me to build him a new PC...
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    Booting from external harddrive?

    Ok, this is a multi-part question and I don't know if the two issues are related. I just purchased this notebook computer: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...350&CatId=4935 After about 5 minutes I decided I hated Windows 8. So, I bought a new hard drive...
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    Cloning HDD to SSD.

    So I just built a new gaming PC and decided to forgo using any type of SSD in favor of just a simple, single HDD setup. Well, I've JUST put that PC together, installed everything, and it's running great. Then I see a good deal on Newegg for a 128gb Crucial M4 SSD. I bought it. Now, my...
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    Re-purposing old gaming pc, need advice.

    Ok, so you guys really helped me out majorly on my NEW gaming pc, so I'm sure you'll have some good info and recommendations on what to do with my old one. The specs on it are: AMD FX-60 Asus A8N-SLi Premium mobo Silverstone 650w PSU 4 gigs Corsair...something or other...wanna say XMS...
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    Replace dual 7900gtx's with?

    Ok, so here is the situation. I've just purchased the parts to build a new dedicated gaming rig to replace my many years old and very outdated old rig. The old one is still perfectly functional and I'm sure can serve duty as a general media / web surfing / light gaming pc. However, I see...
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    Custom build or iBUYPOWER 922SLCK

    Ok, so I've always been a firm supporter of building systems myself. I always built my own rigs....back when I was a professional student and had more time and patience. Not to say I don't enjoy the process and the satisfaction of assembling a pc myself, but there always seems to be some...