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    Old GPU overheating, need advice on upgrading

    Hiya. I think I'm in the market for a new GPU. My computer (built a couple of years ago) has a Radeon HD 4850, and even after jacking the fan speed up to manual at 100%, the thing idles at just under 70C and even trying to play a non-graphics intensive game like Portal 2 has caused it to...
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    Bizarre overheating(??) problem

    Overview of the problem Leaving my computer on and idle for extended periods of time causes it to croak. Full description of the problem and symptoms When I leave my new computer on overnight or while I'm at work, there's a fair chance (but not always) that at some point while I was away...
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    Components picked out, please critique

    First off, I'd like to thank Anandtech and their forum-goers for helping me get this far. You guys have been great at helping me survive in the deep end of handware specs. I'll be as brief as I may and just start listing components and related concerns. Please let me know if I'm...
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    Some questions about creating a build

    Hiya, Anandtech forums! I've spent the past hour or so browsing around, trying to pick up any new information for my addled mind and future build. Seems to be a lot of very knowledgeable and helpful folks around, and I'd like to partake in some of the advice here. Please excuse me if I rattle...