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    Choosing between three 6GB kits

    I'm in the process of building a new rig (details here). After initially looking to go with the 860/p55 combo, I've instead elected for a 920/x58 combo. The CPU is already purchased and the mobo will be ordered tomorrow. Now it's time to turn my attention to the RAM. I've narrowed things...
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    G.Skill F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO test results

    This new low-voltage ECO line from G.Skill came up in another thread, and I thought some of you might be interested in some test results courtesy of LinkinParkBoy over at XtremeSystems.com. LPB has tested the new ECOs on both the p55 platform (results) and the x58 platform (results #1 / results...
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    High-cost p55 boards... worth it?

    "Lower cost of entry" is often touted as a reason to go with an i7-860/p55 combo over in i7-920/x58 combo. However, there are a few high-end (and high-cost) p55 mobos out there. Boards like the ASUS P7P55D-E Premium and the MSI Big Bang Trinergy are pushing $300. In other words, they're in...
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    Noctua NH-D14 availability

    I've been reading up on the new Noctua NH-D14 CPU cooler, and it looks very impressive. This review, which compared it to the excellent Prolimitech Megahalems, was particularly convincing. I'd love for this to be the cooler for my new rig, but I'm having trouble finding the NH-D14 here in the...
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    Relative advantages of i7 860 vs. 920

    Well, today's the big day. I was finally able to snag a Radeon 5870, and with that I'm just about set to start putting together my first new system in almost 5 years. If you're at all interested in the planned build, see this thread. In that thread, I receive some advice from a forum member...
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    Prepping to build a new rig (Eyefinity-ready?)

    While I'm not a first-time system builder, I'm just clever enough to recognize that I don't know nearly as much as I think I do about putting together the best bang-for-your-buck PC. I've done my research - man, have I done my research! - and I've reached a point where I at least feel like I'm...
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    PSU recommendation for DFI NF4 SLI

    I'm purchasing components for a new system build, and I was wondering if the 550W Enermax EG651P-VE would be a good PSU. I'll be building around a DFI NF4 Ultra-D (modded to SLI) and would like to get a PSU that will support SLI'd 6800GTs plus have headroom for overclocking. The Enermax seems...