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    Attention Low-End/Midrange Gaming System Builders

    Hey.. great lists for builds! looking at a VR computer, would you think this is a good mb...
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    High-end VR Development Build

    fyi, tht is a nice mb..
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    High-end VR Development Build

    hot sure if you can run 2 different cards.. i use a mac at work and while not doing any major heavy lifting, (cad , some graphics and trying to learn 3d) i have no issues.
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    High-end VR Development Build

    not sure you can run a titan and a 980 ti. if you got the cash.. x2 titans. (waste of cash Imho) get 2 980ti's. just saw last sentence... lol.. i am not one to answer all the components.. i just think you can get just as much machine for less cash. good luck and looking forward to other...
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    Attention Low-End/Midrange Gaming System Builders

    thanks for the setup. save some cash by using some other components laying around. (ssd.. disk drive.. lol.. !)
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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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    Can I just plug a six-pin connector into GPU's 8-pin input with a decent PSU?

    thank you! thats what i assumed.. just wanted to be sure!! time for a upgrade.. lol..
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    Can I just plug a six-pin connector into GPU's 8-pin input with a decent PSU?

    so my old video card uses 6 pin power supply x 2. (for each car) it has the above one on one of the wires. can i use that for a 8 pin or..thanks in advance.
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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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    [WCCF] 980ti coming this summer with full GM200

    Just saw a few posting online that it looks like next year.
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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

    thanks again. i have more confidence then i did earlier. Got with tech support online and the answer to my driver cycling was to restore. well heck then, might as well just go all out and restore to new! lol.. thanks again. always get good info and help from people here! /bow
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    New ssd - couple questions

    ok.. attempting to do a clean install. at least i am contemplating it. thanks for the advice guys. edit questions: so once i move the os to the ssd. the files (programs files,, all that stuff in there will stay in the old c drive?) sorry if the questions are stupid . i know enough to try...
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    New ssd - couple questions

    is that the method where i contact microsoft with the serial number? i just havent located a site where a novice can find all the answers, (heck i am not even sure what the questions are!) thanks for the advice!
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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

    i am totally confused. came home and did the f8 at the startup and sure enough it started up. so backing everthing up and picked up a sdd today. need to find a guide to move it. i think this one is good: http://www.disk-partition.com/help/migrate-system-wizard.html anything easier or better i...
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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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    Batman Arkham Asylum $.99 @ OnLive once they get 45,000 fbook "likes". [Now Live]

    ahh.. thanks, i thought it read the 6th at 3pm est. thanks
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    Batman Arkham Asylum $.99 @ OnLive once they get 45,000 fbook "likes". [Now Live]

    HMM.. added cc info. still no promo code.. kinda cool. not gonna click purchase with a 30 buck charge..
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    HP touchpad tablet $99

    attempted to get on on the smb hp site. i show a charge pending.. but for whats that worth.. i'll let you know soon enough.
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    HP touchpad tablet $99

    negative ghostrider, the pattern is full. email stating, sorry. due to us not having a clue of our inventory.. will keep on looking!
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    HP touchpad tablet $99

    hoping for one.
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    SSD as primary boot and ___

    thanks guys for the help.. i always find these discussions enlightening!
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    Contemplating that do-it-yourself - 1k-2k rig

    thanks for the input. budget... well yes and no. i dont want to spend 2k.. but.. lol.. good insights.. reading more into sleeving and water cooling.. all looks like fun. i do find some time on weekends to relax.. unsure if this is it.. lol!
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    SSD as primary boot and ___

    looking at the intel ones. Intel 320 Series SSDSA2CW120G3B5 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820167051
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    Contemplating that do-it-yourself - 1k-2k rig

    unlike the women in my life who seem to have higher expectations, i like that in games!. Going with one card for now. I think i saw somewhere they can be oc'd to a 6970 but i can play that by ear. offline, i like it to shine, on line. i just need to see you first. @_@ thx.
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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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    Critique My $1200 Gaming Build

    *there was a link for the mb and some memory. not sure how they are un-like each other. link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...&SID=u00000687
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    Contemplating that do-it-yourself - 1k-2k rig

    well let me ask, can i maintain current setup with monitors and just change the settings on something to go across all 3? Ya.. at one time i had just the 2 -24's and was looking at getting a 3rd 24. then the 30 dropped in my lap... have thought of attempting to sell it off and get a 27 acer...
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    Contemplating that do-it-yourself - 1k-2k rig

    thanks for the help guys! looking over your recommendations and appreciate the guidance! I forgot about the hs&f and am going to look at some water cooled thingys. (technical name). if i need to save about 100 bucks i can go with air. Looking at IN WIN Dragon Rider Black 1.0 - 0.8mm SECC...
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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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    Anandtech Member Case Gallery!

    on these components for this style of wc. hope someone can help!
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    Building a gaming rig, looking for feedback!

    lol.. that is probably more true then i care to admit.. so i shall denounce this statement as never spoken before. /done. (good point though) @_@
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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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    6950's getting toasty on air

    wow.. tri-cf.. that must rock! and air keeps them cool? how else can you keep them cool?
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    Alienware purchase (refurb)

    wow, i do like that build. i didnt see the 2 vc's. mb seems like a cheap but good one. if you were to upgrade slightly.. what would you increase...thanks!
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    Alienware purchase (refurb)

    lol.. i just thought i would add this link: http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2177408
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    Alienware purchase (refurb)

    hi soul. In looking over your request and i was also in the same boat as you once. http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/processor-comparison/compare-intel-processors.html?select=desktop is a good idea of the various proc's. available. I think that the general idea is for gaming you dont...
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    bf3 is spanking my pc, 5850 is gonna have to go, aiming at gtx570..

    I recently came into possesion of a 30 monitor and have a dell xps 720 with a Intel® Core™ 2 Duo (dual-core processor).. was trying to upgrade my video card.. besides not having a 8 plug in.. how do i figure out what options i have? doing my research just so far the dell works for...
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    Older Computer, choices?

    ya.. thats what i thought until i saw that this particular 460 was priced like. .100 bucks more. 1532 mem i think.. i was like.. hmmm.. thanks for advice. i will surly consider it. (its going to depend on the 3d aspect.). thank you for the help. there is so much to understand. Someday i will...