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    Oculus Rift Build - Suggestions/Recommendations

    Specs as specified by the Mfg. Video Card NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 equivalent or greater CPU Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater Memory 8GB+ RAM Video Output Compatible HDMI 1.3 video output USB Ports 3x USB 3.0 ports plus 1x USB 2.0 port OS Windows 7 SP1 64 bit or newer was looking for...
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    Star Citizen and Tv

    hi, unsure where to post this specifically but this seems like a good spot. Looking at playing star citizen on my tv. 45" Samsung. i could run a hdmi cable from my pc to it then find a way to connect a long (x2) usb connectors from my pc to my hotas to play. or i could see if there is a...
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    Reinstall - did i miss a driver?

    hi again! quick question before i take the jump and afterwards wonder, what did i forget. I got video card drivers, keyboard, mouse, intell ssd ,sound card, printer driver. thats it isnt it? i dont need a bios or anything else? thanks again.
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    New ssd - couple questions

    hello all. just got a 180 gb ssd. the plan is to move my os to it. plan on using program "How to Migrate OS to SSD with Partition Assistant" link: http://www.disk-partition.com/help/migrate-system-wizard.html i have seen posts and notes as to the size of the new partition but slightly...
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    PC is making a noise

    Hi all! when i turn on my pc (which is acting up lately) amd 12.8 was messed up. i reverted to a older version that i thought worked. it seems my computer is making a noise that i associate with a duh-dah. like opening a closing something. i thought it was wow at first so i turned it off...
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    SSD as primary boot and ___

    Hi! looking at building a new comp and would like to get a ssd as my main hdd for os.(I think i am saying this correctly). the plan is when i build it, to only have the ssd hooked up initially and download only the os and any drivers. Not sure how much space i need for that. and if i have...
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    Contemplating that do-it-yourself - 1k-2k rig

    After getting more involved in my research and while not wholly on the, do it yourself its easy bus..some of you have made it hard not to consider it. I am nimble, and patient enough to maybe attempt this. Down side. wow! there is so much info on components! wow! Let me add, this is for...
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    sli vs crossfire (and 3 crossfire) question

    not sure how to call out tri-crossfire but in any case. i understand sli and crossfire. Is the only advantage or reason to have 3 radeons is for say, a multimonitor set up? sli/cf for 2 monitors or 1 big one. I just came across the reference today about that and not seeing any benchmarks for 3...
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    Good website to compare various Cards?

    Was doing some researching on getting a new vc and i saw a gtx 460 costing for more then a gtx 560.. and was trying to figure out what or why. Is there a good site to compare various cards? thanks in advance.
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    Older Computer, choices?

    Thanks for looking. I presently have a dell xps 720. 750 watts. 2.93 (?) proc. and recently my vc went out and i went to bb and got a 5770 to get me though the dry time. So fast forward, everything is going well (well enough) and i got a 30in monitor from work that is sorta of borked. (the...
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    New 360's elites, no box..thoughts?

    http://www.gamedealdaily.com/s...roduct.php?product=143 they list it as elite 360's with no extras w/120 hdd.. for 200 bucks. anyone know pros/cons? thanks in advance. elite 360s Posting questions about a deal belong elsewhere. esquared Anandtech Senior Moderator
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    Purchasing new system, input on items

    hello all! lurker with some basic questions. (and upfront, i understand that I could probably make this a dyi project, but with work and family, think that in the long run a wiser choice to buy it done) so here goes: Power Supply ( NZXT 850W Power Supply [Quad SLI Ready] ) not...
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    deciding btwn 3 version of 8800(series)

    hello all again! the last time i was here, fx-55 (i think) were king of the hill. Well along time has passed and decided to use some of my bonus money and grab a better system. Going with a 680I series board (eVGA NForce 680i SLI Chipset ), a Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6600 (2x 2.4GHz/4MB...
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    Will this dell system - (on sale)- play:

    Dell Home has the Dell Inspiron 6000 1.70GHz, 15.4" widescreen notebook with 1GB DDR memory for $999 - $300 off $999 Coupon = $699 w/ free shipping. - Pentium M 1.70GHz, 1GB DDR, 40GB - 15.4" WXGA, Windows XP Media Center - Free 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) - 802.11b/g, 128MB DDR ATI...
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    Help w/transferring files from ol'rig to new

    hi there! i have a older comp and i was using it to store both of my son's ipod music files. Well it has a 1.0 usb so connecting to it takes forever! what i need to do is transfer the files from it to my newer pc. Is there a fast way? (i.e. easier) is there a way to connect both via a cable...
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    ? on bigger cases, (vs small form ones)

    Just a quick question on cases. Does it matter...(lol does size matter..hehe) :o on the case? I have my 4700c dell and i know that due to its small size, (and lack of fans) that it does get hot pretty quickly. I am planning on getting a dfi board.. chip still in the air. the case i like was...
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    question on sata and ata cables

    eDIT: LOOK AT LAST POST FOR NEWER QUESTION. (THANK YOU) hi again! i look to masters of knowledge within here for enlightenment. i have a 4700c dell ( i know) anyway, i got the 200gb ata hdd. now the hdd installed is using what i belive to be a sata wire (think thats the correct term)...
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    How to change start up

    Hi guys... well i have this gaming pc and i dont need all these programs running (the ones that start when you boot up,like mcvee and avg...(also i got realplayer loaded, things i dont need to frag online) anyway, how inthe hell am i suppose to know what is ok to keep open and which ones to...
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    Dell memory ? - ddr2 specifically -

    basically i have a: 4700 series P4-3.4 512 DDR2 (2 x 256 mem) (up to 4gb of mem allowed)(dont need to go that high from what i have read) 256 Nvida geforce 6800 Card looking to upgrade to better mem. the question is this: my 4700 came with 512 gb mem... 2x 256 sticks. (not...
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    Basic ?'s on dell 4700..

    Hi all, here is the basics: dim 4700 series P4-3.4 512 DDR2 80 gb hdd 256 Nvida geforce 6800 Card (not sure which one this is going to end up being)(still confused on what is what in that damn system!) fax/modum (no need i have broadband)(now i need a card) sound blaster live...
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    dell refurb - how to know what is good model ...

    and being a noob in most things and since i have been planning on getting a amd system, when it comes to intel i have no clue.... :confused: so how do i know what to look for within this link:Dell - hot deals - forum dell direct link i saw a system that i thought looked ok, and when...
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    Going to a Computer fair in So Cal...

    Going to the fairplex for a computer fair and i was wondering do anyone actully buy anything from these events? I mean if i were to buy a Mobo, how do i know its good or memory?? You get the idea... just going to go to look around... don't plan on buying anything... (verb is plan!!)...
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    seagate 120 hd $50.00 rebate - best buy

    here is the link to the post , a freakflag found it, so i take no credit! good find! seagate hdd 120
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    What is the best oc'ing (AMD) system....

    Seen many posts about this is a oc'ers dream machine. (non-sli and i believe a 939 chip series) In one topic someone stated not to use a asus board, because they don't like to be overclocked.... I looked and want to teach my 2 sons (along with myself) how to design, purchase,buy parts, prep...
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    Changing processor later down the road is easy?

    lets say i build a rig with a at64 3200 and decide later to swap out for lets say a fx-55 (when price drop) is it that easy?(or i find one) Ok lets say i have a 2.2 processor today. And 6 mts down the road a fx-55 falls off a truck. Is it a matter of unpluging computer, removing the fan...
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    Using a ps2,xbox with a computer

    Hello there all!! I am working and researching for a new system and have been focusing on the cpu,mb video card,storage....(you get the idea) well, if i end up putting 2-3k for a nice rig, i was hoping that when i get my new desk to place it on, (also need to find some virgins to sacrifice...
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    best hdd...10000 or 7200

    Hello guys! been here a few days, using that search button, but maybe i am looking at the incorrect area. (so my apologies in advance) looking at a sli rig..now the harddrive choices i have are/is: 1). MAXTOR 250GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA 150 8MB CACHE HARD DRIVE [+173] 2). Hitachi...