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    Windows 8.1. as HTPC OS

    Hi all! :) I have been trying for some time to find the best software combination for my HTPC, without luck. As it is not only used for media playback, but also general browsing and light gaming, I didn't to go all out on a media-focused solution. Also, one of my biggest issues thus far had...
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    Why do USPS / CanadaPost suck so much?

    So, I've been expecting a delivery for a while now, and I am wondering why, oh why, didn't I choose to have this delivered by courier. I've unfortunately chosen USPS/CanadaPost, and the result seems to be that my package is being delivered on foot. This parcel was picked up by USPS on the 1st...
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    Asus mx279h & mx239h

    Hiya guys, I saw this being announced a few days ago, I wonder what you think. I know some are not very fond of 1080p, but these two monitors just look fantastic in my opinion: http://www.asus.com/Display/LCD_Monitors/MX279H/ http://www.asus.com/Display/LCD_Monitors/MX239H/ No idea on pricing...
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    ASRock H77M Unable to Control Fans

    Hiya guys, I'm wondering if anyone might have insight about this. I've just installed my HTPC and I'm setup up software at my desk on my second monitor. I'm trying to set the fans to be as silent as possible, this being an HTPC, but from what I'm hearing, I can't change the speed. The...
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    Questions about HTPC build! :)

    Hiya guys! Well, the time has come for my to build an HTPC. The idea had been in my mind for quite some time now, but I have now started to look into it in details. I've spent a few hours looking up parts already, and I'm quite confident on what I've found. Here's my status: Case: Lian-li...
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    ASUS FAN Xpert 2 Sensor Temperature Discrepency

    I've noticed something about my ASUS FAN Xpert 2 software. Its CPU (and I assume) motherboard sensors display a temperature about 17-18C under what RealTemp is displaying. This is annoying as hell, as I want to use the software to control my fan automatically along a temperature curve. Now...
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    Ivy Bridge vs. Sandy Bridge: What are the odds of getting the better chip?

    I'm faced as many by the choice of IB vs. SB, and as time goes by it seems the decision is only going to be harder to make. There will definitely be some amount of luck involved; regardless of what I buy, I could end up with a good or a bad chip. Now, of course keeping in mind that the...
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    Custom GTX 680s - MSI Twin Frozr Reviews Are Available!

    Here's the first two reviews: http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4662/msi_geforce_gtx_680_twinfrozr_2gb_overclocked_video_card_review/index.html http://www.guru3d.com/article/msi-geforce-gtx-680-twinfrozr-iii-oc-review/1 It's kind of awesome... D: <-- By the way, this guy looks awed, not "D :"...
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    Which Memory? (Make, Model, Heatsink, etc.)

    So I'm buying new memory soon for my new build, and I'm wondering which memory to buy. Currently I have some G.Skill which I never had any issues with, so I wouldn't mind going with them again. However, I'm always open to anything if it can be proven to be better. I'm probably going for 8GB of...
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    EVE Online Players: Want an Nvidia GTX 560TI? Get your ISKs and PLEXes out! (Joystiq)

    http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/26/eve-online-players-can-use-in-game-currency-to-pay-for-real-life/
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    Slim Keyboard

    I currently own a Logitech Wave that I use for pretty much anything I do (internet, gaming, work at home, etc). Overall I find it's pretty good and have no complaints. However, I recently had the opportunity to type on a Logitech illuminated keyboard. I found I really liked the slim design and...
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    Sapphire 7970 Dual-X: That cooler!

    Just thought I'd create a thread for thing; I'm actually quite amazed nobody mentioned this yet. http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4599/sapphire_radeon_hd_7970_dual_x_3gb_oc_video_card_review/index1.html Sapphire really seem to be on a roll of awesome coolers. :thumbsup:
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    MSI 7970 Lightning Spotted at CeBIT

    http://www.techpowerup.com/161773/MSI-R7970-Lightning-Graphics-Card-Showcased-at-CeBIT.html "CeBIT 2012 is kicking off tomorrow but already the show floor is buzzing with cameras taking pictures of the hardware on display. One such camera, handled by the lab501 team, spotted at MSI's booth...
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    ASUS 7970 DCII listed at $579.99 CAD (uh?)

    I just saw the following price listed for the DCII: http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX37603 I thought it was rather uncanny. I was expecting at least $600 for that card. Note that at the moment, the price in CAD is the same as the price in USD. It really makes little sense compared to...
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    [fudzilla] Custom 7970 PCB / Cooler by Powercolor pictured

    http://www.fudzilla.com/graphics/item/25523-powercolor-radeon-hd-7970-vortex-getting-ready There's not a lot of info, but at least some pictures. Doesn't look like there's an actual GPU on the board, though! :P TPU reported it as well here...