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    Asus P8Z68-V Pro BIOS update?

    Hey guys, I'm getting ready to put together my new computer this week and I'm looking for a little advice on possibly updating my motherboards BIOS. I'm not sure what version is currently installed (any way I can tell?) but I noticed on the Asus website the newest version is 1101. Should I...
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    Need help choosing a cooler

    I'm looking for a good high end cooler for my new build and I'm trying to decide between a few different ones. What I'm looking at so far is: Thermalright Venomous X Prolimatech Megahalems rev.b Cooler Master V6 GT Thermaltake Frio Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme From what I've read, the...
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    OCZ Vertex Plus 120gb question

    I just bought a 120gb OCZ Vertex Plus SSD for $129 to use as my OS drive and storing a couple of my frequently played games and applications. I've read that this drive uses an old controller and is only SATA II. Will this drive be good for it's intended usage or should I return it and go for...
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    Recommend motherboard for 2500k build

    So I'm making the jump to sandy bridge and I'm looking for a good motherboard to go with it. I plan on overclocking it as much as possible, and may add a 2nd 6950 down the road. The three boards that have caught my eye so far are the Asus P8P67 Pro, MSI P67A-GD65, and the Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD4...
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    Shopping for a SSD

    Hey everyone, I'm shopping for a SSD to use for my OS, games, and apps. I'd like to get a 120-128gb and there are a few that I am looking at. Basically I want the best performance and reliability without spending a fortune (would like to keep it below $220). Out of the drives I have listed what...
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    So I just bought a GTX 560Ti...

    Hey guys, I purchased a GTX 560Ti from my local compusa store to replace my aging HD4870. The main reason I'm upgrading is to get the best possible visuals from skyrim, BF3, and most other new games at 1920x1200. I haven't opened or installed the card yet because I want to make sure it was a...
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    building first computer- driver installation help

    Hello everyone and Merry Christmas! I've ordered all the parts for my first gaming rig and waiting for it all to come in the mail. I know how to put everything together, but I'm a little confused about driver installation. I know the first thing I do is install vista, but I'm not completely...
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    4850 xfire or single 4870???

    Hey everyone, I'm new here and I'm building my first gaming rig soon and need a little help on picking a video card. I'm trying to decide between getting a single HD 4850 and running crossfire on a P45 board later on, or getting a single HD 4870. I'm getting the gigabyte ud3p, and a Q6600...