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    hyper 212+ vs a70 to couple with the i5-2500k and ASUS P8Z68-V PRO

    Right now, I have both that I got at $23 with tax and shipping: Cooler Master Hyper 212 plus Cooler CORSAIR CAFA70 120mm Dual-Fan CPU Cooler ($15 MIR) However much I would like to keep both, perhaps I would be returning the 212+. Before I do that, some questions: 0. In most...
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    Recommendations on reliable monitor

    My system bits are: CPU: i5-2500k RAM: Vengeance™ Low Profile — 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Kit (CML8GX3M2A1600C9) PSU: OCZ Z Series 1000 W Power Supply GPU: IGP on the i5-2500k for now, SLI 560TI 2GB later HSF: cooler master Hyper 212+ MB: ASUS P8Z68-V PRO CASE: COOLER MASTER...
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    RAID0 reliability on ASUS P8Z68-V PRO vs ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3

    I am stuck on deciding between ASUS P8Z68-V PRO vs ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3. Fry's does not stock ASRock and Microcenter is OOS on the ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3. I would prefer buying the CPU and MB from them rather than NewEgg(ease of replacement). Four questions: 1. As I will not be...
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    ASUS P8Z68-V PRO vs ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3

    My system bit are going to be: CPU: i5-2500k RAM: Vengeance™ Low Profile — 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Kit (CML8GX3M2A1600C9) PSU: OCZ Z Series 1000 W Power Supply Review GPU: IGP on the i5-2500k for now, SLI 560TI 2GB later HSF: cooler master Hyper 212+ MB: ? CASE: ? LCD: ? Want...
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    SandyBridge system prices expected to drop any further?

    Would it be worth waiting for a few more months to buy a SandyBridge build? DDR3 prices seem to have hit rock bottom (2x4GB sometimes for $20 AR!) and the i5-2500k can often be had for $150 at MicroCenter I am thinking of buying: 1. i5-2500k I wanted to ask if the IGP inside this is enough...
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    Underclocking for reliability

    Currently my FSB is running at 1333MHz. The CPU is a Q8400 and the RAM is a PC6400 TWINX that runs at 400MHz. From what I know, in the current scenario, the CPU is doing a lot of wait cycles on the slower RAM. The RAM being of the "economy/value select" type, I am not going to increase...
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    UPS Power Rating Calculation Help Required

    1. I need to decide on what UPS to buy for my system. 2. But first I need to decide how beefy it needs to be - this is where I need your help. My SMPS is a 650W Active PFC, 80+. Details : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371015 Brought it because it was cheap. 3. Here are...