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    Corsair 850TXv2 or 1050HX

    Hey guys, So basically my current 850TXv2 is having problems. It will make odd rattling noises and it's not the vibration from it hitting my case. It also made this weird noise in certain areas of Skyrim on the map screen. Anyways I decided to RMA it with Corsair but it's been out of stock...
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    Best Gaming mouse for me?

    I've been using the Logitech Mx500 pretty much since it came out. Recently the scroll on the mouse wheel is very intermittent but other then that it works fine. But it is showing signs of degradation so I'm also interested in a new mouse. I was looking at the Razer Imperator 2012 as it looks...
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    Is it normal for cpu temp increase when...

    I agree but like I said it was idle temps in bios not even in windows yet. So I would assume there shouldnt be a change but of course that's why I'm asking here :)
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    Is it normal for cpu temp increase when...

    I have a i7-2600k w/ 8gb of corsair vengeance ram. Idle temps in bios was 29-30 degrees and recently I got another 8gb of corsair vengeance for cheap. When I installed the new 8gb I noticed the idle went to 32-33 degrees. Is this normal? As for the temps I know it's safe and fine but I'm...
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    Turning off computer or leaving it on with an SSD boot and HDD storage...

    You got it backwards, I was wondering about the wear and tear for leaving it on overnight. Would shutting it down be better for the SSD or have any impact on that department if any considering majority of the time it's idle when I leave it on overnight. I'd like to stress I'm not trying to...
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    Turning off computer or leaving it on with an SSD boot and HDD storage...

    Previously before I bought an SSD I just left my computer on all night unless I was leaving for an extended period of time. Currently with my SSD I'm doing the same thing. Now obviously like everyone I'm trying to keep my SSD from wear and tear but I'm not going to extremes such as moving...
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    Monitor help!

    Sadly the LCD Stickied thread is dead and I was wondering what people's opinions are on which monitor to get. I currently have a LG Flatron L226WTG which seems to be dying and needs a repair. I have an extended warranty from (shudder) Best Buy and I'm not holding my breath on their repair...
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    Are there any front panel 5.25" audio control with a display?

    The only reason I'm asking is because I have this [ http://geneticcomputers.com/img/accessories/bigEQnewqgoldf.gif ] currently from WAY back in the day and I love it. But I've been searching for a more up to date hardware from any company and failing pretty hard. Do they not make these type of...
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    Moving Users folder from SSD smart?

    Anyone have their take on this? I was strongly considering it due to how certain games such as Witcher 2 (regarding save files) and programs (WinRAR) using the Temp folder then copying to actual destination. This is of course to minimize the writes to the SSD but somehow I get the feeling that...
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    Need help deciding which Mobo to get

    Tough crowd :( anyone?
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    Need help deciding which Mobo to get

    Hey guys I've recently buying parts to upgrade my computer to the latest SB and narrowed down to 2 Mobo. CPU: 2600k Video: EVGA GTX 580 SC Ram: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB SSd: Crucial M4 CT256M4SSD2 HDd: WD Cavier Black 2TB Which one do you guys prefer ignoring the cost difference. ASUS...
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    Annoyance for Windows Explorer Vista

    Ya I could but its quite annoying when you want something organized by type and it auto refreshes. It was fine in XP but for some reason they decided to change it for Vista.
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    Annoyance for Windows Explorer Vista

    Anyone know of a tweak, setting, or a reg file that disables the auto refresh for windows explorer in Vista? Previously in XP when I extracted or renamed something in a folder it would stay at the bottom of the list. But in Vista it feels it needs to auto refresh and alphabetize it. VERY...
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    Case Plugs for HDD/Power lights etc.

    Hey guys, I'm still newb at building comps and was wondering on which direction do I plug these things to the mobo. The plugs I'm talking about are the ones that are part of the Case and have labelings like HDD, Power, Reset, etc. Do the letterings face up toward the CPU or away? I don't...
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    Sound cards

    Hey, I did a search regarding sound cards vs onboard and I am seeing mixed feelings on this. What do you all suggest? Do I need to purchase a card or would onboard sound suffice? The motherboard that I currently purchased is: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DS3R P45 This machine is mostly for gaming...
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    E8400 Stock cooler

    Cool, thanks for the replies! One more question that I just thought of.. I didn't buy a sound card for this new rig and was wondering would using my SB Audigy from my old comp be worth it or would the onboard sound be better or just as good? Thanks!
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    E8400 Stock cooler

    Hey guys I recently purchased a E8400 and was wondering if the stock cooler that comes with it will be fine. From doing a search I was seeing mixed impressions and wasn't really sure what to make of it. This rig will be a gaming rig but I don't plan to overclock this CPU anytime soon or at...
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    Asus A8N-SLI Premium question

    Thanks! looks like I'm set then. :) Oh yeah, I forgot to ask. The latest bios from Asus is beta... should I ever install beta bios? I would assume no, but... just getting an idea for future knowledge. Also for Q-fan.. is there any real benefit other than maybe lowering the noise and maybe...
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    Asus A8N-SLI Premium question

    Thanks, I don't get what they are having in terms of download corruption. Just curious when I plug in a NIC card instead of using the onboard. I know i didn't install the IDE but not sure about the firewall (ActiveArmor).. I don't think I did but is there a way to double check?
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    Asus A8N-SLI Premium question

    I'm currently using the onboard Lan device for the internet but I was wondering... under the bios it has NV Lan (which I have enabled and using) and onboard lan boot rom which is disabled. Do I need to enable it and what does it do? Also regarding Cool'n'Quiet and Q-fan... should I enable...
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    Asus A8N-SLI Premium question

    I'm currently using the onboard Lan device for the internet but I was wondering... under the bios it has NV Lan (which I have enabled and using) and onboard lan boot rom which is disabled. Do I need to enable it and what does it do? Also regarding Cool'n'Quiet and Q-fan... should I enable...
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    Need help deciding a few things :)

    Also anyone know the difference between these two items? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150108 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150124
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    Need help deciding a few things :)

    Just curious why Seasonic? Reason I'm going 550 is in case I ever want to SLI. Leaving my options open.
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    Need help deciding a few things :)

    Cool thanks for the replies. I was looking at the EVGA but people were saying they were getting artifacts and what not with that particular card (7800gt) so that kinda made me stray from it. As for what this PC is for... many things.. mostly gaming but encoding etc are done on it sometimes...
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    Need help deciding a few things :)

    Come on people! =)
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    Need help deciding a few things :)

    I currently getting ready to build a new pc and was wondering what I should get for a few things. So far I have: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ ASUS A8N-SLI Premium CORSAIR XMS 2GB DDR 400 (PC 3200) XFX PVT70GUDE7 Geforce 7800GT 256MB What I'm wonder if which PSU, HDD, and case should i get...
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    Which video card company is best?

    Anyone know which video card company for Nvidia is better? Such as eVGA, Leadtek, etc. I have no idea which is the better buy for gaming. Thanks!
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    Need help building a system

    When does the nforce 4 come out? Any one else have any input on what I should get?
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    Need help building a system

    What's the difference for nforce 3 vs. nforce 4? Other than it obviously being better :)
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    Need help building a system

    Well to make it easier I'll just say gaming rig, as they can do pretty much anything anyways. Looking for a tower type case that has good airflow/cooling/psu. Main thing I'm looking for so far is CPU, Case (brand), Mobo (brand), Vid Card (brand), Ram (brand). Thanks again for all the help...
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    Need help building a system

    Mostly gaming but I'll be doing other things such as record/encoding or school work. And I have no pieces to work with as I would be passing down my old computer.
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    Need help building a system

    Hey all I'm new here :). I currently have a p4 2ghz and was thinking about upgrading. I don't mind if the new CPU is Intel or AMD, just want ideas on what's good to get. My current budget is around $1000-1500. Any ideas what I should get for the CPU, Ram, Mobo, Vid Card, Case? Thanks in...
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    Need help on upgrading

    Nope just stock speed, never played around with overclocking since I have no knowledge in it. But any ideas what I should get? CPU, Mobo, Ram, Case is the main thing so far but anything else would help.
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    Need help on upgrading

    Currently using a P4 2ghz 1gb ram. I have been wanting to upgrade for a while and was wondering what I should get. I don't mind if it's Intel or AMD. I mostly will be using this for gaming but I'll also use it for multitasking such as video recording/encoding. Any help is appreciated :)...