Is there a list of CPUs or generations affected? Something more specific than "Most Intel chipsets released in the last five years contain the vulnerability in question."
I still remember the time I spent on the phone with EVGA technical support at 2am in the morning. They stayed on the line with me while I completely disassembled and reassembled my rig outside of the case to see if it was a grounding issue. That made me an EVGA customer for life!
So I have a Corsair H80i from 2012. Has anyone tried refilling these? I know the common trend is just to buy a new one but I was curious if refilling it was even possible.
You're probably hitting the maximum resolution limit of the HD 3000. Try this article to get it to work: https://www.itproportal.com/2013/06/04/how-to-run-a-wqhd-monitor-at-2560-x-1440-via-hdmi-on-an-intel-hd3000-hd4000/
That's unfortunate, but I'll accept it as long as they produce a quality game. I've been watching this game for quite a while now. If it lives up to the hype it will be awesome.
I have a Fractal Design Define R3 and while I love it, I would definitely not consider it to be light in any fashion. The thick steel panels they use along with the sound damping foam adds to the weight of the case. If weight is a major concern you may want to look at some aluminum cases such...
The Corsair Obsidian 450D looks like it would fit what you are looking for. It supports E-ATX and has room for up to a 3x120mm or 2x140mm radiator.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139042
Will I get a noticeable real-world performance increase going from a 256GB Samsung 830 to a 512GB Samsung 850 Pro? The drive will be used as an OS and program drive for gaming and light photo editing.
Have you considered using an Eyefinity 6 card like these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100007709%20600050352
All six displays can be run from a single card.
What type of mouse pad do you prefer? Cloth covered rubber? Plastic? I have a Razer Mantis Speed Mat and love it. It's still going strong after 5+ years with no issues.
I tried upgrading from my G5 to the G500 but it wasn't for me. The dual-mode scroll wheel was a deal breaker. Eventually got a Roccat Kone XTD and I love it.