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    WTB: 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 RAM

    Looking to buy 16GB of RAM, two 8GB sticks, and preferentially 1600mhz. I missed out on the PNY deal of a century, so I am continuing my search for a good buy at under $75 (shipped) if possible. Its for a mITX build. Post or PM any offers you may have... I have a verified PayPal, and Google Wallet.
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    WTB: ASUS P8Z77I Deluxe

    Trying to obtain an ASUS P8Z77‑I Deluxe for a fair price, if you have one or know a way I can obtain one... please let me know! =D
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    Worth building?

    I don't know if this idea is plausible, or even affordable... I have an unused Intel i5 3570k processor, after upgrading due to a faulty motherboard prior, and I've been really wanting to get an "on demand" type of environment going. I've considered buying a Raspberry Pi or equivalent... but...
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    Computer turns off after being on for ~30mins

    Specs: Intel i5 3570k 8GB GSkill Ares 1600Mhz at 1.5V Crucial MX100 128GB SSD Two 500GB HDDs in striped raid EVGA 480 GTX SeaSonic G-Series 550W (SSR-550RM) ASUS P8Z77-V Mobo All the hardware drivers are up-to-date. Everything maintains excellent temps both at idle (32C,30C,45C)(cpu, mobo...
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    EVGA Supernova 750 G2 Question

    I recently just received my EVGA Supernova 750 G2 power supply, and followed the instructions for testing, as per the users manual, and I noticed a high pitch sound. I believe its generally considered a "coil whine"... well I contacted EVGA Tech Support they RMA'd it upon me calling and saying...
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    Gaming / Developer Build

    1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Gaming primarily, but the occasional Virtual Machine for developing/programming 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? About $900 3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state...
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    Xbox One External Options

    I have been trying to gather as much information as I can regarding high-performance enclosures and hard drive options. I have been pondering between SSD's, hybrids, and high RPM mechanical drives. Though I keep coming to a dead end when researching hard drive enclosures, as it feels like there...
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    ASUS G73JH and black screens...

    I own the G73JH-A1 and I've had it since launch. I've performed a re-paste about 2 years ago with IC7 and have had zero heating issues since. Most recently, I have had to replace the main OS drive due to corruption, which I did replace with a Samsung 840 EVO and I regret not changing it sooner...
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    [Information Gathering] Gaming Upgrade Season

    I feel I might have finally outgrown my durable and outstanding ASUS G73Jh Laptop, as it is now on its 4th year running. It still handles most games, but at a reduced frame rate including a baseball bat to the quality. I feel its now time to upgrade... so I am gathering as much information as I...
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    Corsair HX620

    I own the HX620, and need to buy a power cable for a 6 and 8-pin graphics card. Would this be the product I am looking for before I spend $15? http://www.corsair.com/en/hx-series-pci-e-peripheral-cable-with-2-connectors-compatible-with-hx450-hx520-hx620-hx650.html
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    7950 or 7870 ... or what?!

    $320 (w/ $20 MIR) - MSI Radeon HD7950, 3GB GDDR5, Mini DisplayPortx2, DVI-I, HDMI, PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card R7950 TWIN FROZR 3GD5/OC $270 (w/ $20 MIR + Dirt SHOWDOWN) MSI R7870 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP $130 (w/ $30 MIR + Dirt...
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    Upgrading Time

    Old PC: Core 2 Duo E6750 Gigabyte P35-DS3R Mobo 2x1GB Crucial BL2KIT12864AA804 Radeon X1950 512MB Corsair 620HX RAID 0 320GB 7200RPM 16MB SATA II Do I, or can I, salvage this system to sustain high settings on World of WarCraft: Mists of Pandaria, in a 25 player raid, and Diablo 3. With...
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    Issues after installing Windows 7 and updating raid controller

    I just reinstalled Windows 7 64, and was in the OS to update the raid controller driver on my Gigabyte P35-DS3R v1.0 motherboard. After restarting the computer, it goes through the initial Award BIOS post screen, then the Intel sata controller screen comes up, and says all is good. But when it...
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    Sager NP8850 vs ASUS G73JH-A1

    I have been contemplating either purchase at the moment but cannot decide. I was hoping maybe someone here could help me think a bit more outside the box... lol
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    Looking to buy new gaming laptop...

    As the topic states I am looking to buy a new gaming laptop, I have looked around and discovered two the ASUS G73JH-A1 and the Clevo M980NU. While the Clevo looks amazing and produces some nice numbers it isn't "future ready." But then again I am only looking for a laptop that can play MMOs for...
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    Purchasing new TV...

    I am looking at getting a new TV, and I definately want the following: --Equal to or larger than 42" --Support for HDMI as well as VGA --1080p is a big plus! --Fantastic quality --Used for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Wii, maybe even PC I have noticed Newegg's deals that...
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    Gaming Monitors -- 22"

    Which to buy? SAMSUNG 226BW Black 22" 2 ms (GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 700:1(DC 3000:1) - Retail or BenQ FP222WH Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen HDMI LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 700:1 - Retail or DELL SP2208WFP I am looking for a really good gaming monitor, but also a monitor...
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    Desks...

    I am currently looking at one of these: http://www.thenerds.net/BALT.Balt_SplitLevel_Training_Table.83251.html?affid=1&affid=2&srccode=cii_5784816&cpncode=10-61436582-2 But if anyone has any other suggestions for a 2 or more person desk with adjustable features and doesn't have knee banging...
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    Suggested UPS's to buy..

    What would be the best UPS to buy? I am totally new to this category. I am looking for something of really good quality in the price range of $75 to $180.
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    22" Westinghouse LCD Widescreen $167 - Target

    Comments/feedback on this display? I am probably going to buy 3 of them tomorrow, are they good?
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    Best Black Friday Display Offer? Things to watch for?

    What are some of the top things to look for when purchasing a monitor that is multi-purpose but mainly gaming? There are several monitors available this Black Friday, and I am looking at the 22" Westinghouse LCD from Target that will be I think $170 (maybe less if I use my friends employee...
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    Samsung 245BW 24" Widescreen

    I was wondering if anyone can give me any feedback for this monitor? I am currently looking at buying a new one, and I need feedback. I can get it for really cheap as well, around $200 so.
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    Vista Issues...

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    Vista Issues...

    Well, I am somewhat paranoid when it comes to the PC thing and I noticed in the Event Log that it gives a few diagnostics for things. I found out that I get warnings, errors, etc like this: Windows has shutdown: Shutdown Duration : 228702ms IsDegradation : false Incident...
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    Crucial Ballistix question..

    On my Gigabyte P35-DS3R, I did a DDR2Overvoltage with +0.4 and when I do that, on my PC Health screen in the BIOS it says for DDR2V18 that its Failed. Can anyone help me make some sense of that, as I was told that I need to get my Crucial Ballistix to 2.2V, and +0.4 would do that.
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    Vista 64 wont start back up...

    After about an hour of playing around I did some driver installations, and rebooted. Well after rebooting, I did some more driver installations. This time, I went to click the Power Button in the start menu. Now my monitor is asleep, my keyboard is unusable, and my mouse is as well. My PC is...
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    gigabyte p35-ds3r

    What does the PWR_SWITCH wire go to.. there is nothing labeled on the board. There is a CI part but what is that for...
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    Vista or XP

    ... I can't decide... I have a copy of Vista Ultimate and XP Pro (legit copies might I add). I have a RAID 0 configuration ready to be used, and I don't think its good to partition on a RAID 0 config as that would reduce speed due, maybe not a noticable amount, to the fact of partition placement...
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    File systems and RAID..

    I plan on using either XP Professional or Vista Ultimate (undecided), and I am unsure of what file system to use. I am going to have a RAID 0 setup, but which file system would better suit me? NTFS or FAT?
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    Antec P182 and Thermalright Ultima 90..

    Will it fit?
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    Building new PC...

    I was looking at buying myself a E6750, as well as that Ballistix ram as I have read that its doing fantastic. I am just trying to keep my system capable of playing this years latest games, StarCraft 2, and EverQuest 2, World of Warcraft, Crysis, Battlefield: Bad Company, BF2142, and many other...
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    2GB (x2) or 4GB (x2) or 4GB (x4)...

    How does it affect performance and stability? Which is the better route? I was thinking about getting this stuff: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2-800 BL2KIT12864AA804 The system will be primarily used for gaming, graphics, and developement.
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    X38 looking good?

    Would it be a good alternative to the current P35, I am just looking at somewhat future proofing myself for atleast the next 5 years at most.
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    New AMD Processor or Intel Processor...

    With very little, but quite cool, information lying on AMD's side currently I am leaning that direction. However, Intel has stood up to its name this year and tore AMD a new one. I am just trying to decide which route to take as there are sooo many biased things being said I can't get true...
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    Bioshock PC and Demo installs rootkit...

    Wow isn't that just retarted, another game I am most likely not going to buy for my PC due to Sony being dickheaded! More information here.
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    X38 vs P35...

    Well I am trying to decide if its the right decision for me or not, and well I don't know yet and I don't know if anyone else knows either. As I am currently in the design / analysis portion of my PC, and have not bought it. I mean yes the P35 is already here and we know its great, but how...
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    P35 Architecture and RAID...

    Is it software emulated raid or is it physical hardware raid like on the i680?
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    P35 Architecture and RAID...

    Is it software emulated raid or is it physical hardware raid like on the i680?
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    E6700 vs E6750

    Is there a difference other than price? Why does the E6700 cost more than the E6750? Which would be the better buy?
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    Bare Necessities....

    So I am going to attempt building a new rig here, and I have a few things in mind and unfortunately a budget to deal with. My goal is to get a system up and running with potential for possible future upgrades, currently my priority items are processor, motherboard, ram, and power supply. My...
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