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    Upgrading from Intel i5 750 for gaming

    Hi Everyone, I'm currently running an Intel i5 750 @ stock speeds. I've got 4GB Ram, and a 1 GB Radeon 4870, which I will be replacing with a 3GB Radeon HD 7970. I'm thinking I might just retire this current system and hand it over to my girlfriend mostly intact, but am I going to see a...
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    Powerdown Problems

    Hi everybody, Long story short here: Computer powers down randomly - not a heat issue, no funny noise from PSU, motherboard is working fine. Long Story Here: I built my computer around March, everything worked rock solid for around 3-4 months, no problems, no stability issues until the...
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    Choice between Abit IP35-P and IP35V

    Hi everyone, I recently had to Manufacturer RMA my dead ABIT IP35-E, and apparently they no longer have these in stock and mine was busted beyond repair. They have offered me a choice between the IP35-P and the IP35V. I have done some research but I can't really figure out which is a better...
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    Random Powerdowns

    Hi Everyone, So here's my story. I recently built an entirely new system from scratch, save for the HDD. Put all the parts together three or four months ago and booted up with no issues (or so I thought at the time.) I do remember flipping the PSU switch for the first time, the red mobo...
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    $500 Gaming PC at Tom's Hardware

    Hi everyone, My roommate's HDD failed on his current computer, which has prompted him to want to start a new build for a gaming computer. Parts will be bought online in USD, computer will be used mostly for gaming. He wants to slap a new HDD in his current computer and use it as an Ubuntu...
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    e2180 Overclocking

    Hi everybody, I've used the search feature a bunch but I can't seem to find anything on OCing these chips with the stock coolers. They're $80 with free shipping retail at newegg, but I've seen them for $60 + Ship at TigerDirect (after rebate, which I've heard is terrible through...
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    Vista Home Premium x64

    Hi everybody, Preparing for my new system I recently bought a new case/PSU and a copy of Vista Home Premium x64. I'm waiting on availability of the new e8400 chips to upgrade that section of my system and I'll grab a new GPU sometime in-between. I am currently running a really dated...
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    Upgrades for an Aging Gaming Rig.

    Hi guys, I've been out of the computer building realm for quite some time now, recently came into some cash though and figured I'd start looking at upgrades. I don't know what will give me the biggest boost in performance. I mostly play Warcraft 3 and DOTA, but I've been playing some more...
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    Upgrading to PCIe - AMD Athlon 64 Motherboard

    I currently have an Athlon 64 3500+ (I'm unsure as to the core, I bought it last fall along with an MSI NEO2 and 1GB of OCZ (I can't find the email with all the stats about the purchase)). I'm really leaning towards this MSI K8N NEO4 Platinum because I have had such a good experience with MSI...