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    need help with first build

    All three of those websites charge sales tax in CA, just FYI. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i3-2120 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US) Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg) Memory...
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    Black Friday Gaming Build

    It's pretty difficult to lay out a build for Black Friday, since we don't know what prices will be available for a given list of parts, or what the availability will be. Some things sell out within minutes and go on back order for weeks. Other times, they make a pricing mistake, and your order...
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    New PC Build

    What games do you want to play? This video card may be overkill. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter) Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)...
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    ~$1000USD Gaming rig: mATX vs ATX + a few other questions

    Personally, I'd go full ATX, if you have the room. Primarily, room for long video cards and more options for case airflow. Many current ASRock boards have substandard MOSFETs, avoid them. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz...
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    PC - Gaming Build, A8 or i5?

    That is usually the case with Microcenter. However, for some reason, they'll ship this one out. It costs about $5 to do so, but it's still a great deal.
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    PC - Gaming Build, A8 or i5?

    You don't need to settle for a 650 Ti at $800. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter) Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg) Memory: G.Skill Ares...
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    Dear Brent, Reguarding the new NVIDIA/AMD Drivers

    Given the bold claims being made by Nvidia and AMD, it would be nice to see those claims verified/debunked. Radeons finally catching up in BF3? But I imagine the eds here have a lot of work on their plate already.
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    NVIDIA 310.33 Beta Drivers are Out

    I seem to getting about 5 more FPS outdoors in modded Skyrim, which is actually a large improvement since I was hovering between 25-30 before (adaptive Vsync enabled). Total Enhancement ENB w/ ambient occlusion and some SSIL, in-game FXAA, official HD texture pack + Realism Overhaul texpack...
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    Nvidea VS amd forget speed why one

    Being able to force FXAA in the drivers is pretty nice. And adaptive Vsync.
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    Budget build, friend needs ASAP

    The main difference is that the i-series has Hyperthreading. I believe it also sometimes has a larger memory cache. And usually has higher clock frequencies.
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    Looking to upgrade

    7950 is arguably the best bang for your buck. High memory bandwidth, lots of RAM, strong performance, usually a strong overclocker. They're fairly long, though, so check your case specs to make sure you have room. Also want decent case airflow -- at the least, one 120mm intake in the front, and...
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    Nvidea VS amd forget speed why one

    The Nvidia control panel has the look-and-feel of a full-fledged utility, whereas Catalyst control panel has always felt rough around the edges. Nvidia is also more informative about the settings, and you just don't hubs like geforce dot com from AMD. (I have to type out the URL because this...
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    Best afforable card for 2560x1440 ?

    There are several 670s near $350 -- after a mail-in rebate. Example 1, MSI Example 2, EVGA
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    New Gaming Rig Help

    Try this on for size, at $1222 before rebates: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Newegg) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.82 @ NCIX US)...
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    Do you guys think PC builders becoming a dying breed?

    I guess it depends on whether the bulk discounts are better for middle-men like Newegg and Amazon, or for middle-men like Dell and HP. I imagine that the margin is higher on individual parts sales to gearheads, but the sales volume is presumably much lower due to the relatively narrow...
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