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    $1500 gaming build

    really appreciate the input so far guys. can anyone recommend a good mobo for i5?
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    $1500 gaming build

    nevermind that lol do I need an aftermarket fan/heatsink for the i5?
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    $1500 gaming build

    This makes sense. Sorry, is there a difference between going 2x8gb and 4x4gb? Both equal to 16gbs... not sure if I'm missing something. Also I think I remember you from one of my other build threads... you helped build a comp that's going strong almost 4 years in. So, cheers for that and...
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    $1500 gaming build

    Thanks for pointing that out. It's what happens when I'm in a hurry and do half-ass research. Microcenter is about a half hour drive from where I live, although I'm pretty sure the person I'm building this for wants to get all the parts from the egg. I'll look into it. Also I'm hearing...
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    $1500 gaming build

    Hey guys, I'm trying to build a rig for a buddy of mine but I've been out of the loop for quite some time. I did some brief research and this is what I've been able to come up with thus far. The list is very ballpark-ish and any and all advice, especially pricewise to get the most bang for the...
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    Holy crap, it worked! Dead video card, resurrected!

    bump...anyone?
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    Holy crap, it worked! Dead video card, resurrected!

    Hey guys, my card [Radeon 4870x2] recently failed after showing artifacts all over the screen right as I started BC2. The system restarted itself and I could not get a signal from the GPU ever since. Having little to lose, I decided to give this a shot today. Baked it @ 385 for about 9,5...
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    noob trying to install CPU

    Ah cool. Installing Vista now. Phew that was quite a long process. Thanks guys.
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    noob trying to install CPU

    Didn't have to do that, thankfully, as I used the Xigmatek bracket. One more question for you guys - I've got three SATAII ports on my MOBO labeled SATA1, SATA2, and SATA3 respectively with two channels each. I have 2HDDs I want to install, so which port(s) should I use to achieve maximum...
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    noob trying to install CPU

    Right, so I've fit the CPU into the mobo socket (triangle matching, slits matching), but I'm having issues lowering the lid down all the way, it just doesn't click into place. It's about 5 or so degrees above where it's supposed to be, and it seems that the only way to lower it completely is to...
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    Need a quick check on my parts. Recommendations welcome!

    Actually you can get a great deal on newegg, as the Q9550 is only $5 more than the 9450. Seems like a no brainer to me. Q9450 - $320~ Q9550 - $325~
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    My long overdue gaming build ($2000+)

    Indeed. Do you know if the 8.54 version is still the preferred driver?
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    My long overdue gaming build ($2000+)

    Well, I've got a few pics but I'm still waiting on the CPU and OS. So far I've installed the mobo, PSU, HDD's and DVD drive. ^ that is one monolithic GPU...
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    My long overdue gaming build ($2000+)

    I went with the Q9550 in the end. Quad cores are more "futureproof," and within the time until games start utilizing all quad cores, I should be fine without OC'ing.
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    My long overdue gaming build ($2000+)

    Hey guys, one question: What exactly is an 8pin Power Adapter; is it required for the 4870x2, and did it come with the package pictured here? Thanks.
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