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    Advice for the Not [$700] Picky Guy

    I really like this monitor. No blemishes or defects out of the box... zero dead pixels. Configured it with the tft settings which noticeably changed its display qualities, and to my forgiving eyes it looks amazing. Initially I hooked it up as a third monitor and immediately disabled deep...
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    Advice for the Not [$700] Picky Guy

    Was able to grab it like you said: ~$380 with taxes, free shipping. Will post my experience after I've had some time with it... thank you all for the help!
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    Advice for the Not [$700] Picky Guy

    I'll have to keep an eye out for availability. If it corresponded with a 35% coupon... yes please.
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    Advice for the Not [$700] Picky Guy

    What is the consensus on refurbished monitors at Dell? If there aren't warranty or quality sacrifices I wouldn't care. However, if I'm more likely to be receiving a couple dead pixels, or any flaw that would be less likely from a non-refurb then I would steer clear. Where are you seeing the...
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    Advice for the Not [$700] Picky Guy

    I'm really aiming for sub $500 in cost now that I'm aware of the s2716dg's price history. Also 27" is at the top of my size range for my space. I'd rather have a 25" version of the Dell if it existed.
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    Advice for the Not [$700] Picky Guy

    Thanks for the heads up, and understood.
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    Advice for the Not [$700] Picky Guy

    That is some beautiful information. I'll keep an eye out to keep learning, but as of now the Dell s2716dg is what I'm watching. Looks like a sale could bring it to ~$490 if I'm patient. Thank you for the forum link.
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    Advice for the Not [$700] Picky Guy

    I'm currently using two aging monitors in an HP LA2405wg (1920x1200 TFT) and Dell 2007wfp (1680x1050 TFT), and would like to retire the Dell in favor of more space and an upgrade for my eyes. I'm satisfied with these monitors in appearance and performance, but have known since before I bought...
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    HIS 5770 Dying

    I may replace the fan to put it into my HTPC, but this is the cycle of life for my PCs. I put $150-$200 into my video cards every 18-24 months, and for the past 5 years this has served my gaming habits well. Thank you all for your input and the links. I spent a couple hours researching based...
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    HIS 5770 Dying

    The fan on my HIS HD5770 is dying. It has always been the loudest component in my case (see sig), and I'd like to change that with this upgrade. I'm still piddling on some older or less demanding games; the HD5770 lets me play most everything at high/highest. I do use both of my screens...
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    Upgrade Path from a 5770

    Thank you all for the suggestions. I do prefer a single-card solution over CF to avoid as many problems as possible, in addition to the reduced power consumption vs dual cards. I'll be taking a close look at 6870's, and at first glance have my eye on an XFX model on newegg for $145 after MIR...
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    Upgrade Path from a 5770

    I'm trying to upgrade my video card every 12-18 months with a budget around $150. Having upgraded to the 5770 in January of 2011 (from an 8800gt) for $100, I believe it's time to move on. First, for $150 can a worthwhile upgrade be had? What are your expectations in the next few months, and...
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    Four Weeks of Galaxy Give-Aways!

    I've already got my two front teeth.
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    2700k Pairing, Better for Less?

    I'm picking up the 2700k through retail edge. Having not built a new machine for myself in almost four years I'd like your well-reasoned opinions. My first option is to also get the motherboard from retail edge, which is the Intel DP67BG for an additional $150. In a year or two's time...
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    Update

    Statement: I can get the CPU for $104. Adding the motherboard costs an additional $150. Question: Is there a better motherboard for what I need that would cost less than the Intel DP67BG? Important to me are all the things that seem standard now. Onboard audio, USB 3.0, Gigabit LAN, stable...
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