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    Dual 1440p monitors with an AMD Radeon card?

    I'm using an Achieva Shimian right now, but I'm considering a second for dual screen. Problem is I've got a MSI 7970 card on the way, and it doesn't have two DVI-D outputs. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-pla-_-NA-_-NA How are you guys connecting yours? I tried a HDMI to DVI-D...
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    New to OC... 7970 easy to OC?

    I managed to get a great deal on a MSI 7970, and it's currently being shipped to me. I've never done any sort of overclocking, but I was wondering if there are video guides or tutorials that specifically deal with the 7970. I'm not really interested in benchmarks, but just a nice/safe overclock...
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    Gigabyte h55n-usb3... Where do I connect h50 pump??

    I've used up the 3pin CPU fan slot with the fan mounted above the h50 radiator. Where do I plug in the h50 pump??
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    Swiffer sheets safe to use?

    Are they safe to use on my LCD computer monitor or plasma tv? I've been using compressed air but it never gets all the layers of dust off.
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    Lian Li PC-Q08 build idea....

    So after doing a lot more research, I realized I didn't need a ton of extra hard drive and PCI slots in my computer. So... keeping it simple/small. Please let me know if I've made an error or if you have tips/advice. Lian Li PC-Q08 $145 Gigabyte GA-H55N-USB3 $110 i7 870 $245 (I was...
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    Does hyperthreading impact...?

    Hey guys, I've got a few questions about what hyperthreading affects for a dual screen setup. 1. Does it make a difference playing a video game on 1st screen while watching bluray on the 2nd screen? 2. Does it make a difference playing video games and music (iTunes) at the same time...
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    Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3... Right or Left Angle connector for Sata III?

    Considering a GA-P55A-UD3 right now, but apparently it doesn't have a SATA III cable with it. I know the SATA III is mounted sideways on the mobo so I'm assuming I'll have to use a right or left angle connector on it. Question is... which?
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    HAF 922 owners! Difficulty adding 2.5" SSD?

    I'm about to pull the trigger on a HAF 922 and a SSD for my new build. I've been told that it's difficult to get a 2.5" SSD into one, any truth in that? I figure I could just use a 2.5" to 3.5" drive bay adaptor, but apparently there will be some difficulty due to the HAF's tool-less design.
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    $100ish for computer speakers! Logitech Z2300?

    I can get these Logitech Z2300 for about $120. How are they performance/value wise? I don't have room for more than 2 speakers/sub in my college living situation. I will be using them to play games on my PC... but I was wondering how hard they would be to hook up to a Panasonic plasma tv. I'm...
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    Please check this Noob's $2200 gaming pc build!

    My laptop recently died shortly after warranty expired... and I hate not having my own computer. I used to play a lot of video games, but school got really busy for me. With all the awesome upcoming PC games (Starcraft 2, WoW expansion, Diablo3, Natural Selection 2, etc.) and the Bing cashback...
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    Possible to add SSD as main drive later?

    Hey guys, I'm planning on building my first gaming computer, and I've heard SSD really helps out with games like World of Warcraft. I'm thinking about buying a Rampage III Gene motherboard to take advantage of the 6gbs, and I'm considering picking up the 128GB Crucial C300. The read speed...