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    Gaming Rig, Mid Range ~$1,200

    Hello guys! It has been a long time since I have posted and I am happy to say my current rig has lasted me about 7+ years now (you guys helped me design it way back when). Anyhow, it's about that time again... Looking to build a mid range build spending around $1,200. This is primarily just...
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    Possible Rig Upgrade for new MMO

    Hey guys, had a question for ya. My friend is interested in playing a new MMO coming out (wildstar) and has recently participated in the beta. His computer has some difficulty running it even on low settings and reduced resolution, so I was wondering what you think the bottleneck in his system...
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    Cheap Gaming Computer :(

    Hello, Let me start by saying that this build is for a young cousin of mine who for whatever reason needs to build a computer for a senior project. The budget is small ~$400, and I know she won't be making anything great with this budget (hell most great GPU's are >$400 alone), I just want to...
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    Upgrade! AMD 3800+ Radeon 4850

    So I just built a new Rig, but have decided to upgrade my old one slightly just for gaming (for friends or whatever). From US, I'll likely buy from newegg or tigerdirect. Looking for whatever will help my system the most. Budget is flexible, but I'd like to just spend around $200, though can...
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    i7 running too hot

    Put simply, my machine is running too hot and i can't figure out why... So I tested some things out last night. My Build: ****** Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield...
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    Monitor Reviews

    Simple question - I am looking to purchase a new monitor soon (for gaming and movies mostly), something in the 27-30" size I am thinking. I will likely purchase online, and have read reviews but I just wanted to hear what you guys had to say. Any favorites? I'd like to hear all thoughts and...
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    HDD recongition and monitor resolution problem

    I will try to make this as clear and short as possible! I just put together a new build, specs below. Processor Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz Cooling Scythe Mugen-2 Rev.B Video HIS H587FN1GD Radeon HD 5870 1GB Motherboard...
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    Friendly Upgrade, older computer

    So my buddy has a computer he is trying to perform a few upgrades if possible. This came about because 1 of his 2 GPU's died and he wanted to see if he could upgrade anything for < $150 bucks..just something small. With that being said, here are his specs: Processor: AMD Athlon 64 x2 4200+...
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    i7 game /

    So, I posted this about a month ago, but here are my final touch ups. I will most likely order this tomorrow, so any last second comments/suggestions are appreciated. I already bought the video card while it was on sale. Also, I realize the cooler is a big expensive so not sure if there is...
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    Best bang for buck 1156 cooler

    So I am currently building a new system and need help with a cooler. I was going to get the Cooler Master 212+, but prices keep going up and its about $50 now. So then I was going for the Scythe Mugen-2 rev b., but now prices also jumped up to about $50. So what do you guys think...are either...
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    Gaming Build - ~$1500 i7 base

    Hey guys, about that time again. Mostly will use this rig for gaming, watching movies, poker (20+ tables), and normaly daily stuff. Tend to do everything in max resolutions, live in the US, have no specific preferences, not worried about OC'in though the option is nice. I currently run 2 22"...
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    Need new Mobo, old KN8 Series

    Hey guys, even though I am going to build a new computer soon, I figured I might as well fix my current one and to do so I just need a new motherboard. I currently am using the one I bought on the original build 4 years ago : Abit KN8 Ultra AMD athlon 64 Socket 939 I am looking for...
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    Computer crashes despite new H/W

    Ok, so long story short, my computer is getting old (~3.5 years), and also was fucked up during a lightning storm (destroyed my PSU which i replaced) and was starting to randomly crash and could no longer run games that it used to run no problem (WoW, Fear)and I didn't want to make a new build...
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    New Video Card Old Gaming Comp

    Hey guys, My current Gaming computer's graphics card is about ready to blow up, so I have decided to purchase another one (despite the fact I will be building a whole new Rig in Oct). With that being said, I don't want to spend a bundle, but I want something decent..would be nice to get away...