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    Intel 600p or Samsung 850 evo?

    So I was set on getting a new 500gb m.2 drive for my 8700k build and the Samsung 850 evo seemed like the winner. But I spotted the Intel 600p at only about £20 more - not much but I don't want to spend the cash and then not get any benefit. I know one is SATA and the other NVMe but in the real...
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    SSD PCIe v SATA

    I have two identical machines apart from storage, so: mobo - Asus 170i pro gaming cpu - i7 6700k ram - 32gb dd4 gpu - none. Booting both machines into the same build of Fedora (push button to login screen): SSD - Samsung SM951 PCIe - 55s SSD - Samsung 850 EVO SATA - 25s Why the...
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    GPU required for UW screen?

    So I have decided to go for an UW instead of triple monitors... I think I will hang out for the AOC u3477pqu. I am going to upgrade my dual gtx 295 sli config - getting too noisy and a bit choppy in places. I mainly MMO - Wildstar/ArcheAge currently. Is a gtx 970 going to be enough grunt...
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    Tripple monitors V Ultra Widescreen

    Well I was just about to pull the trigger on a new gpu and 3 screens when I saw this: AOC u3477Pqu @ £499 inc vat. Obviously 3x 24inch is going to be bigger but is one monster 34 inch UW going to be less hassle?? Purely for gaming.
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    Upgrading from 2x 295gtx

    I have 2x 295gtx's 9so quad sli) sitting on i5-2500k @4.5ghz, 8gb ram, ssd etc I fancy upgrading the gpu as when they get blowing they are LOUD! Any recommendations? If I am spending cash I obviously want a performance improvement (and noise reduction!!) but avoiding my cpu being the bottle...
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    Triple monitor 2d or 3d?

    So the dream crusher (wife) has agreed that I can upgrade to a triple screen set up (currently running a single 24"). Would it be worth going 3x 3D screens? Or will the peripheral screens simply not look 3D as I am going to mainly stare at the middle screen? I am thinking 3x 24" regardless of...
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    Socket 775 recommendations

    I currently have an Asus P5N-T Deluxe mobo running an Intel E8400 @ 3.4ghz. I like the board apart from one feature, no onboard spdif output. What this means is I can't run audio from my gpu via the hdmi output to the TV for 3D. It's a royal pain. So, I need suggestions for a replacement...
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    £300 video card?

    my 9800xg2 has gone pop so I need to replace it. With a £300 budget what would people go for.. 260 sli or 4870x2? I have a 780i mobo so can not xfire only sli. Or maybe a 285???
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    H2O Cooling a 9800gx2

    Has any one water cooled a 9800gx2? The water block is about £100 which is BIG cash if no massive gains are seen. Any experiences?
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    Some WC questions

    I am considering a watercooled set up but have a couple of questions... How loud are these things? I understand that a lot depends on the fans and would love to use the Noctua NF-S12 1200 RPM fans as they are super quiet but will they have the cfm to do the job? How loud are the pumps? I...
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    I want to make some cables

    Can anyone recommend a UK supplier of equipment to make up cables? Specifically I want to make a 4-pin to 3-pin connector for a fan. I can find loads of molex connector changing kits but none have the cable and metal pins I require.
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    Antec 900 - modifying fans

    I fancy putting in a fan controller in my 900. Has anyone modified the original fans to work with a controller? if so how etc. I know I can put otehr fans in but I like the originals.