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    Need Advice on Overclocking 5820k

    I'm fairly new to overclocking and could use some advice. Just built my 5820k rig with an Asus X99-A board. I used the 5-Way Optimization feature to overclock my cpu, which landed at 4.609. I've tried a couple of games and everything has been solid. Ran 3D Mark and my pc crashed due to cpu...
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    Thoughts on my gaming pc build?

    Purpose: Gaming (including multithread support for Witcher 3, Civ, etc.) Budget: $3k Location: U.S. Overclock: Moderate http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6D8WmG Please let me know your thoughts on this build. A few questions: 1) Will my current power supply be sufficient (SeaSonic M12II 620W) 2)...
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    Should I upgrade yet?

    My rig is feeling a little dated (specs in my sig), so I've been looking into an upgrade to my motherboard (ASRock Z87 Pro3?), graphics card ( GeForce GTX 770/780?) , and cpu (Intel Core i7-4770K?). I'm also wondering if now might be a good time to switch to a 27"-30" monitor, or possibly same...
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    Should I upgrade my RAM?

    I'm planning to upgrade my pc, and currently have 4Gx2 DDR3 1333 RAM (MEM 4Gx2|PNY MD8192KD3-1333 R). Should I upgrade to 8GB of DDR3 1600 RAM or just keep my current RAM?
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    No DVI signal

    I'm having a problem with periodically losing the DVI signal to my monitor. Everything works fine for a few hours, then it will go out. Once that happens, I can shut down the computer and unplug/plug the DVI cable and the signal will eventually come back. What I've done so far: 1) Removed and...
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    Need help updating Crucial M4 SSD firmware

    I tried updating my Crucial M4 SSD yesterday to the latest firmware, but ran into issues. I tried burning the zip file on a CD, and also burned the extracted files on another CD, but neither would boot up. I set the CD drive to the first drive in BIOS, and changed it to IDE per the instructions...
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    Need help updating Crucial M4 SSD firmware

    I tried updating my Crucial M4 SSD yesterday to the latest firmware, but ran into issues. I tried burning the zip file on a CD, and also burned the extracted files on another CD, but neither would boot up. I set the CD drive to the first drive in BIOS, and changed it to IDE per the instructions...
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    Sound card static

    I recently installed an Asus Xonar DG sound card. Everything works fine, except when I use either the headphone or the headphone front panel settings. There is a constant static during 3DMark and games, but not when I play music. Any ideas on how to fix this?
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    Need special bracket for SSD install?

    I'm planning to install my Crucial m4 SSD tonight. Do I need a special bracket like this one since the drive is only 2.5"? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...cba137564fe408
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    Are included SATA cables 6.0 GB?

    Anyone know if the two SATA cables included with the ASRock Z68 Pro3 support 6.0 GB throughput? I didn't see anything in the manual, but am assuming this is the case since the motherboard includes 2 SATA 3 6.0 GB ports?
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    Do I need a sound card for headphones?

    I'm getting an ASRock Z68 Pro3 motherboard, with the Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec. I plan to use headphones for gaming. Do I need to buy a sound card like the Xonar Essence STX in order to use my headphones? Or can I just use the onboard sound with headphones, and still get realistic positional...
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    Which SSD is better?

    What would you recommend? Why is the Corsair normally $50 more, but with 8GB less storage? Is the quality difference worth it, or should I just go with the Crucial? Corsair Force Series GT CSSD-F120GBGT-BK 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) $210 (regularly $300)...
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    Are these headphones good for gaming?

    Newegg has these on sale for $75: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc..._-26626010-L0F The reviews are mostly focused on music rather than gaming, but I would only be using the headphones for gaming. How do these compare on price/performance to other headphones if you're only using it for...
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    Question about transferring motherboard

    When moving a motherboard to another case, do you need to remove the RAM, CPU, and HSF first? Or can you just disconnect the cables and cards, and move the motherboard over with everything still attached?
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    8gb vs 16gb RAM for Gaming

    Seems most people are going with 8GB builds. With memory being so cheap, is there really no advantage to getting 16GB?
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    Feedback on $1100 Gaming PC Upgrade

    How does this look? I appreciate any suggestions on components or where to buy them! ************************************* 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Gaming. Skyrim is my motivation for upgrading at this time. 2. What YOUR...
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    GTX 560 TI or 6950 2GB?

    Surely this has been asked before, but I couldn't find a recent thread on it. Which card is better for gaming? Any good reviews out there comparing the two?
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    Case for 13 year-old girl

    I'm going to build my daughter a computer and would like to get her a case with some personality. She likes purple/green/pink, zebra patterns, etc....any idea where I could find something like this?
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    Best vendor for prebuilt gaming pc?

    I've heard Alienware is overpriced, but CyberPower is supposed to be decent. Any other vendors you would recommend?
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    Questions on upgrade strategy

    It's been 4.5 years since my last build, and I'm wondering if now is the time to get a new pc. I'm open to building a new pc, or I might be lazy and buy one. I would like to play Skyrim on max settings when it comes out in November, and will only be using the pc for gaming. Here's my...
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    How do you update a driver outside of Windows?

    I built a new system and can't install Vista because my raptor isn't recognized. I have the necessary drivers on a floppy, but how do I install the drivers from the floppy? I have a GA-965P-DS3 motherboard. Thanks
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    Help please...

    Just built my pc tonight, and I am trying to install Vista Ultimate on my Raptor. It was OEM, so didn't come with a driver CD. Vista can see the drive, but that's it...I can't install on it yet. Do I need to get a flash drive and download a Raptor driver to it before I can continue the install...
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    Time for a new rig, please critique!

    My pc died a few months ago and I've been limping along with a laptop, waiting for R600. After today's announcement of yet ANOTHER delay, I decided it is time to pull the trigger. This PC will be used ONLY for gaming (no office applications, no movies, no music). Please share your thoughts, and...
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    Vista 64 Compatibility

    Anyone know of a good URL I can visit to see which hardware and games are compatible with Vista 64? I'm trying to decide whether to go 64 or 32.
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    Should I upgrade my speakers?

    I am building a new system, and need to decide whether or not to stay with my current speakers (Cambridge Soundworks DTT5500 5.1). I will ONLY be using this system for gaming (not for music or movies). I am willing to spend in the $300-$600 range if there is a significant improvement over my...
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    Updating BIOS without floppy

    Since nobody is building PCs with floppys any more, how do you update your bios? Can you build a new pc and use a thumb drive to do the update?
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    Are more gamers buying rather than building now??

    I was just reading this thread, and it made me wonder. Given, the guy in that thread wasn't a gamer...I'm just curious if a serious gamer would go with a Dell now? Can you now get better price/performance with a Dell than if you build your own rig? I built my last pc 4 years ago, so am badly...