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  1. GamingDaemon

    How to fix NZXT CAM Software not Auto-Starting

    Hello Ananders!! For those who have the NZXT Kraken X62 (or any of their coolers), the CAM software has a problem starting up after the first installation. To the best of my knowledge this has been going on for over TWO YEARS!! WHUT? Well, now that I just installed my very first NZXT CPU...
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    Completed 8700K ThermalTake Core P3 Build

    Hi Ananders! Finally received all the parts for my 8700K build just before Thanksgiving, so with the family out of town, guess what I did for Thanksgiving??! Yup, built it and wow is it beautiful. And fast!! And quiet!! Working on a build video, but for now here's one pic of the final...
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    HELP -- PSU Calculators all different

    Hello Ananders! So I am building a new PC, carrying over only my EVGA 1080 GTX FTW, and my 3x1TB SSD drives. Everything else is new: Intel 8700K (yes, mine did ship and arrived yesterday) Gigabyte AOURUS Gaming 7 mobo Thermaltake Core P3 SE Snow Edition (bought the tempered glass) 4x8GB...
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    Bought the TT Core P3 SE Snow, so now...

    Hello Ananders! I bought the TT Core P3 SE Snow, so now I need some good RGB. Period. Lots of RGB. LOL. But specifically, I need an AIO option that actually cools a CPU. I was thinking about these two: NZXT Kraken X62 Thermaltake WATER 3.0 Triple Riing RGB And if I did get the NZXT, could...
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    2 sticks or 4 for 32GB on Z370?

    Hello! So my 8700K shipped today, and I need a motherboard and memory. I know the Z370 is dual channel but, I see so many Coffee Lake builds on YouTube using 4 sticks of memory. The prices aren't that much different. So 2 sticks of 16GB? or 4 of 8GB? Corsair Memory Thanks in advance!
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    Has Anyone tried the Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Gaming 7?

    Hello! My 8700K shipped today so now I need a motherboard (and memory). Has anyone tried this motherboard, and what are their thoughts/feelings about it: Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 Motherboard Thanks in advance!
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    FORGIVE ME -- New Gaming Rig, Intel 7700k v Intel 8700k v Ryzen 1600x

    Hello Fellow Ananders! Yes, it's one of those questions. I apologize in adavance... So with October fast approaching, and a budget of about $2500+ to spend, I am building a new gaming rig, but keeping my EVGA 1080 GTX FTW. It will be rendering games against my curved ASUS 3440x1440 100Hz...
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    Looking for a stable X99 motherboard for 5820K

    Hello PC Lovers! I posted a different thread about which CPU to buy yesterday for a new build for my wife who does video editing and rendering. The consensus was go with a 5820K. So, looking at X99 motherboard, I see a lot of complaints about the stability of a wide range of motherboards...
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    Intel 6600K or 6700K for a new Gaming PC

    Hi Fellow PC-Nuts, Techies and Gamers!! So my wife recently pointed at my gaming PC and said, and I kid you not, these were her exact words: "I want your PC!" She's not a gamer, but she does produce videos for a living, and after teaching her about CPUs and GPUs, and how they interact...
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    Looking for a budget nVidia Card for 1920x1090 Gaming Machine

    Hi Fellow AnandTechies, I'm usually eyeing the high-end video cards, having last dished out $$$ for an nVidia 680GTX when they first arrived. But that was a while ago, and now I'm out of touch with the more budget video cards. But now I'm building a gaming PC for my nephew who has a...
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    16 port Gigabit, 1Gbps NICs -- Suddenly getting 100Mbps Speeds :(

    Hello, This one is hard to figure out. When I had this house built going on 4 years ago, I had them set it up for gigabit speeds. I know I asked for Cat6 cable, but I probably got Cat5e. In my network closet, I see Cat5e cables going from my Cisco Linksys 16 port Gigabit switch to the...
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    Seagate 1TB Hybrid Laptop Drive

    Hello Fellow Ananders! I just got a new laptop from work, and it came with a 300GB HD. Someone at work mentioned that they replaced their drive with the Seagate 1TB Hybrid Laptop drive. The big draw is that it is a 1TB drive for less than $120! My concerns are around its performance...
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    Overclocking a 3570k with odd thermals

    Hi Fellow Ananders, About a week ago, I upgraded my gaming rig to an 1155 Gigabyte motherboard and the 3570k CPU. I didn't overclock it to start; instead, I just let it be for a few days to see how much it improved my machine over my old first gen Nehalem 860 proc. Now I am ready for some...
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    Gaming Rig Ugrade: Core i-3570k OR i-3570

    Hi Everyone, My current rig (see below), sports a Nehalem Core i7-860. With my NVidia 680 GTX, I can play any game I want on my 30-inch monitor with almost all the video options on their highest settings. But I would like to upgrade to an IB proc, and was looking at the 3570k. I like to...
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    Cooler Master Quickfire Rapid or the new TK??

    Hi Everyone, I have 2 Das Keyboards: 1 for work, and 1 at home. The one at work, the home, end, and a couple of the arrow keys have stopped working. I've tried everything, but there it is. Can't RMA it, didn't use Newegg. Ok, so now I am deciding between these two Cooler Master...
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    Should I upgrade CPU (and Mobo)?

    HI Folks, I'm mostly a gamer. Do a little video editing, writing, programming, etc. But mostly I game on my PC (see my sig below). So should I upgrade to an Intel i3570k and to the 1155 socket? The total cost, including a new Fractal case would be around $515, which is do-able. Now...
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    Seeking Gaming Video Card for 30-inch Monitor

    Hi Everyone, I've come to the most technically advanced geeks to look for a new gaming video card for my 30-inch monitor. I bought the ATI 5870 back when it first came out ($400), and I had a 24-inch monitor then. Over a year ago, I got a 30-inch monitor, and the 5870 has been limping along...
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    Logisys (DeepCool) CPU Heatsinks: User Feedback Requested

    Hi Folks, Has anyone tried the Logisys CPU heatsinks? Logisys is the U.S. brand name of DeepCool. I have suddenly seen a ton of advertising for them, and I'm really curious to see hwo good they are. I have seen a few of them being sold now on NewEgg and Amazon. What intrigues me is the...
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    Celeron G530 Running Really Hot in my HTPC

    Hi Folks, I just finished assembling my brand new HTPC with a Celeron G530 (stock Intel heatsink) and an nVidia 430. When I first installed Win7 on it, it was running quite, around 30 to 35 C. But that was all of ten minutes. Then I carried it up to the home theatre room, and installed...
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    Celeron i3-G530: Overclock?

    Hi Everyone, Is it possible to overclock the Celeron i3-G530? If so, it it done by modifying the BLCK multiplier? And can I do that on an H61 mobo, or does it need to be on a Z68 mobo? Thanks in advance... :)
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    Motherboard Question for an HTPC Build

    Hello Everyone! Here's another PC build for you to review, pick apart and debate. But let's start with my requirements for this build. Here’s what I want in a HTPC: Play all of the 1080p Blu Ray movies I have ripped to my Home Server PC Play any other personal videos I have taken...
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    HTPC Build: Intel 2100 or AMD A6-3500?

    Hi Folks, I know, I know, this is an old thread that has been beat to death, but here we go again... I am an avid DIY PC builder and love building new PC’s. But in the last few year, I have been an Intel-only builder. Now, I am considering building an HTPC to go along with a Home Server...
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    Intel G620T Aftermarket Fan/Cooler?

    Hi Folks, I'm building a media file server with the Intel Penitum G620T processor. This will be on a microATX board in a micro ATX case. Should I purchase an aftermarket cooler/fan for the CPU? Or is Intel's stock cooler sufficient. I don't plan on overlcocking it. Thanks in advance...
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    Putting an Intel Pentium Dual-Core in an 1155 Socket Motherboard?

    Hi Folks, NewEgg seems to distinguish between motherboards that support the Intel Core i3-2xxx processors and the Intel Pentium Dual Core processors like the G620T. Can I put the G620T into a motherboard like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131712 It's an ASUS...
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    Intel Pentium Dual-Core G620T and Socket 1155 Motherboards

    Hi Folks, NewEgg seems to distinguish between motherboards that support the Intel Core i3-2xxx processors and the Intel Pentium Dual Core processors like the G620T. Can I put the G620T into a motherboard like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131712 It's an ASUS P8H67-M...
  26. GamingDaemon

    1155 Motherboard for Media Server Build

    Hi Folks, Starting a new thread (from my previous one). I'm looking for a good 1155 socket motherboard. The only real requirement is that it have 6 SATA slots. What I have found is that this is typically: 2x SATA 3.0 (6GB/s) slots 4x SATA 3.0 (3GB/s) slots That's perfectly fine...
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    Socket 1155 Motherboard with 6 SATA Slots

    Hi Folks, I'm planning a new build for a media server. I have decided on the Intel Core I3-2100T for it's low 35W power usage. Of course, this is probably overkill for a simple file server, but it's only $135. I also have a few good cases picked out. What's tripping me up is the...
  28. GamingDaemon

    Looking for a Motherboard for a Media Server

    Hello Everyone, I am looking to build a media server that will run Windows 7, and have a whole bunch of storage for Blu Ray and HD DVD movies using RAID 1. I'm having trouble finding a motherboard with 6 SATA slots. Can someone recommend a solid motherboard with 6 SATA slots that can do...
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    In need of advice for a Media Server Case

    Hello Everyone, I am looking to build a media server that will run Windows 7, and have a whole bunch of storage for Blu Ray and HD DVD movies using RAID 1. If anyone can recommend a good case for such a build, or if anyone has feedback on one of the three below, I would really appreciate it...
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    Should I build my own media server or buy a NAS?

    Hello, Not sure if this is the right forum for this question, but I am thinking of a building my own server for media storage. It would have a bunch of HD DVD and Blu Ray movies I have ripped to .mkv and .mp4 format. I would like this media server to store these files and serve them up to...
  31. GamingDaemon

    Playing Blu-Ray Movies on 2560x1600 Resolution Monitors

    Hello, I have/had another thread on this topic, but it was in the monitors section. I am thinking I am attacking this all wrong. My question/concern is what will happen when I play a blu-ray movie, either from my blu-ray optical drive of my PC, or from my hard-drive, on a 30 inch monitor...
  32. GamingDaemon

    HP ZR30w for Gaming & Movies

    Hello, I play a LOT of video games, and for my b-day, my wife is willing to get me a 30-inch monitor. After some research, I have chosen the HP ZR30w monitor. According to the review of it on this site and others, it comes with no scaler, which reduces the input lag. Awesome! Well, my...
  33. GamingDaemon

    Seeking Validation: Overclocking 860 on Gigabyte UD3R

    Hello Everyone, I just replaced my MSI P55-GD80 motherboard with the Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R and I couldn’t be happier! It is far more stable and robust, and the features are almost the same. A quick summary oif the parts: Antec 900 two Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R Core i7 860 G.Skill 2x2GB...
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    Help! Should I buy a new Mobo?

    Hello All, I have the MSI P55-GD80. Great board. I also have the OCZ Vertex Series 60GB SSD drive. I also have the ATI 5870 with their Win 7 64-bit driver. I keep getting corruptions of one sort or another. Since I have built this rig back in late Octoboer, I have had to reinstall Win 7 4...
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    HELP! Will the Radeon 5870 fit in the Antec 902 Case?

    Having failed to find a Radeon 5850 online or in a store, I found a Radeon 5870 in a Frys. So I bought it, having already purchased the Antec 900 Two case from NewEgg (it is being shipped now). Will the Radeon 5870 fit in the Antec 902? Please say yes :)
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    JAB - Just Another Build Looking for Your Approval

    Hello All, I am about pull the trigger on a new gaming rig, and wanted to get everyone's thoughts first. I have already purchased my Core i7 860, so need to have the 920 vs. 860 discussion. My biggest concerns are: Is my power supply suficient for all of my components?[/li] Is my...
  37. GamingDaemon

    Looking for a good LGA 1156 Cooler for a core i7 860

    I'm a fan of the Xigamtek Rifle cooler (pun intended). Does anyone know if there is an 1156 bracket for it? What coolers do people recommend for the LGA 1156?
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    Which Core i7 is right for you?

    Hello Everyone, I'm Mr. Quad Core Duo, whtehr it's a Q6600, Q94xx, etc., I love 'em. But I've decided to take the plunge and go Core i7. And on September 9th, one day after the new Core i7's are released! I was all ready to go Core i7 920 when I hear about the 860, comparatively...
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    DFI LANPARTY DK P35-T2RS Sleep Issues?

    I built a gaming rig a few months ago and have been concentrating on build an HTPC since then. But now I am back to my gaming rig. It works fine except when I try to put it to sleep. Then it screams, literally. It starts off ok, but then just before shutting off, the fans go into ovelroad...
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    eSATA BadAxe2 Vista Marvell Driver

    I bought an external enclosure for a backup SATA2 drive I have since my new rig comes with an external SATA port right on the top (go Enermax Chakra!) This meant stretch the cable to fit into the red Marvell SATA port on the BadAxe2 mobo. It also meant enable the Marvell RAID ports in BIOS...