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    New Intel SSD Toolbox 3.0

    http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=18455 Basically the same as the old version, but with a much prettier interface. Also, looks like they added the ability to upgrade the firmware through the toolbox now.
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    A Way to Measure Micro-Stutter (?)

    There's a great article on Techreport on the micro-stutter phenomenon. http://techreport.com/articles.x/21516 And describes a metric that could be used to quantify it (99th percentile frame time). We all know FPS hardly captures the whole picture, so seems another metric like this could...
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    Previews of Cooler Master Cosmos 2

    http://www.techpowerup.com/148988/Cooler-Master-Cosmos-II-Pictured.html http://goo.gl/XCtzA ‪Maximum PC: Dream Machine 2k11‬‏ - YouTube Rumored Price: $350 (deep breath ...)
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    MSI GTX 580 Lightning XE In Stock at Newegg (Reg price)

    Yes, this is not a hot deal, but given availability, seems like those who want it should jump asap. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127589
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    Corsair AX850 149.99 AR @ Amazon (BE Quick!!!)

    Amazon.com: Corsair Professional Series Gold High-Performance 850-Watt Power Supply CMPSU-850AX: Electronics Currently shows 1-3 weeks delivery. Go to product page, go to the other sellers option (25 New), and select Amazon. Don't forget the $20 MIR form. Or alternatively, go to newegg...
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    EVGA GTX 580 439.99 after $30 MIR @ Amazon

    EVGA GTX 580 439.99 after $30 MIR @ Amazon Amazon.com: EVGA GeForce GTX 580 1536 MB GDDR5 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card - Lifetime Warranty 015-P3-1580-AR: Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51zbm5ACPZL.@@AMEPARAM@@51zbm5ACPZL EVGA GTX 580 SC edition available for $10...
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    OCZ to Purchase Indilinx Co. (and Vertex 2 prices falling)

    http://pcper.com/comments.php?nid=9851 Don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing. Will have to wait and see.
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    Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 + Windows 7/Creative Speaker Test

    This may just be the way things always were, but I recently tried a speaker test using the windows 7 sound panel, and also the creative x-fi control panel speaker test, in both cases, my sub doesn't seem to respond. However, I tried playing some music and movies, and my sub is definitely...
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    3 Sanyo Denki (San Ace) 120x38mm Fans (1950 rpm) - $12

    I have two San Ace's, model #9G1212M101. Purchased new directly from Newark.com. Never actually got around to using these, so they're basically new. Rated at 1950 RPM, 74 CFM, and 32 dba. Full Spec here...
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    VisionTek Killer HD 5770 Graphics-Network Card. WTF?

    Every review I've seen of Bigfoot NIC's say it's completely unnecessary unless you have more money than you know what to do with. Now they've come out with this with Visiontek, and on a mid-range 5770 no less. How are these guys staying in business...
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    HOT! Sennheiser HD555 Pro Headphones - $88 / Amazon

    http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD555-Professional-Headphones-Channeling/dp/B0001FTVDQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1289274592&sr=1-1
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    Heads Up - New Intel SSD Toolbox with SSD Optimizer and Secure Erase

    http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=18455
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    Sennheiser PC 360 Available for $199? (Amazon Third Party Merchant)

    Have these finally made it into the US? Been over 6 months since it's been available in Europe. http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Gaming-Headset-PC360-G4ME/dp/B003DA4D2U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1283908975&sr=8-3 Seems like a legitimate merchant.
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    Das Mechanical Keyboard Promotion - 24% Off + Free Shipping

    http://www.daskeyboard.com/back-to-school-promotion/ Once you go mechanical, you won't go back.
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    GTX 480 512 Core version on the way?

    We all knew that it would be coming. Now, seems like it'll be sooner rather than later. http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=25814
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    Asus Rampage III - Intel NIC "Unidentified Network"

    I'm having a strange issue with the Intel NIC (Intel 82567-V2) on this board. I have all the updated drivers (including Intel NIC version 10.1.9.0) on bios 0802. Whenever I game for a few hours, my network connection is lost, and I get an "unidentified network" error message on the adapter...
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    Watercool Sale - Comp. Fittings, EK Res, DDC Top

    The following watercooling parts are for sale: Bitspower Black Sparkle 7/16 x 5/8 Compression Fittings x 8 - $30 EK Multioption Res 150 Rev. 2 w/ all accessories - $20 (Note the black res holder. I bought a replacement nylon EK res holder as I broke one of the original acrylic ones. Would...
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    The OOMouse is available (as the WarMouse???)

    http://hothardware.com/News/Its-Official-18Button-WarMouse-Is-Now-On-Sale/ Reminds me a bit of the Razer Naga, but the implementation is definitely not as clean. Also, rebranding as the "WarMouse", so they're targeting gamers now (?).
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    EVGA GTX 470 SC $283.79 AR + BCB - Tigerdirect

    Taken from slickdeals - http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=2094692 $349.99 - $46.20 BCB - $20 MIR = $283.79 No tax in most states including CA.
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    Buying Phobya in the US

    Any shops that sell Phobya and ships to US? Looking to buy a bunch of these: http://www.thewatercoolingshop.co.uk/Phobya-Shroud-and-Decoupling-120mm-7mm-Thickness.html
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    Suggestions for reducing fan and radiator air noise

    My current setup has a 360 rad mounted on top of a corsair obsidian 800D, and a three Gentle Typhoons (1450 rpm) in push config. Even undervolting the fans to 800 rpm, I still get some annoying noise coming from the top grill. I think the cause is twofold: The air being pushed through...
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    Advice for Mounting Logitech Z-5500 on top of monitor

    I just got a logitech z-5500 set, and trying to figure out a way to mount the center speaker on top of my monitor (Dell 3008 WFP). I first tried using velcro across the top, but the monitor's bezel is just not wide enough, and the feet for the center channel are positioned perpendicular to the...
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    Thinking of getting a Sandforce SSD? Then you need to read this

    http://anandtech.com/show/3661/understanding-sandforces-sf1200-sf1500-not-all-drives-are-equal/1 Once again, kudos to Anand for bringing this up.
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    Security Token Missing?

    Ever since I upgraded to Firefox 3.6, I get this error message whenever I try to post something. However, if I hit the back button, then submit the post again, it goes through fine.
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    Corsair Obsidian 700D Unleashed

    http://hothardware.com/News/Corsair-launches-Obsidian-Series-700D-HighPerformance-Chassis/ http://techreport.com/discussions.x/18490 "Corsair says the Obsidian Series 700D trades its big brother's hot-swap Serial ATA hard drive bays for a set of fixed, internal bays, all the while replacing...
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    New Kingston SSDNow V Series 2nd Gen 128GB @ Newegg: $274.99

    The second gen SSDNow V series from Kingston's are available from Newegg. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139137 Details can be found here: http://pcper.com/comments.php?nid=8379 Some (claimed) numbers of note: Sequential Speed: 128GB: up to 200MB/sec. read...
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    Newegg: OCZ Solid 2 120GB SSD - $269.99 AR + Free 8GB SDHC Card

    The 120GB OCZ Solid 2 Series is available from newegg for $269.99 after $30 MIR. Also includes a free 8GB SDHC Card. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227476&cm_re=ocz_solid_2-_-20-227-476-_-Product The 60GB version is available for $149.99 after $20MIR, and also...
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    Lots of Fans + Compression Fittings

    ALL ITEMS SOLD. THANKS FOR LOOKING. Over the years and many builds, I've accumulated a ridiculous number of fans looking for the best ones for my needs. Time to sell off my stock: Scythe S-Flex SFF21E x4 - $8 Each Scythe S-Flex SFF21F x2 - $8 Each Noctua NF-P12 x3 - $10 Each Scythe...
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    Asus Rampage II Extreme EL/Backplate LED Doesn't Work

    This is brand new board. Everything works fine except that the EL/backplate LED does not light up blue. I've plugged the connector into the EL_CON connector on the board, and I made sure that the LED was enabled in the bios. Still nothing. Any ideas what I'm missing or is this prone to happen?
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    Hot: Fry's B&M Aerocool Touch 1000 Fan Controller $7.99 after MIR

    Fry's B&M has the Aerocool Touch 1000 fan controller for $22.99 - $15 MIR = $7.99 + Tax. Note the online price is $35.99 - $15 MIR = $20.99. http://www.frys.com/product/6046298?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG My local Fry's in Concord had 3 in stock when I went. All other locations in Nor...
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    Recommend Wireless N Ethernet Bridge

    I'm looking for a multiport wireless n bridge for my home setup - includes tv, receiver, xbox, and maybe ps3 if I want to jump to n. So far, I see these options: Apple Airport Extreme (too expensive for my tastes though) Buffalo WLI-TX4-AG300N -...
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    New Swiftech Apogee XT - Claims to Best Heatkiller 3.0

    http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2009/10/07/swiftech-releases-apogee-xt-waterblock/1 Specs here: http://www.swiftech.com/products/apogee-xt.asp Doesn't seem to be available yet. Edit - Available here...
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    Dell 3008wfp - Buzzing noise

    Owners of the Dell 3008wfp, I just got this monitor and while it has amazing quality and picture, I seem to be getting a high frequency whine buzz coming from the back of the display. It's fairly faint, but noticeable since my room is very quiet and I'm very sensitive to high frequency sounds...
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    Microcenter Deals on OCZ Vertex (AR, B&M)

    If you're tired of waiting for those damn Intel drives to be in stock and sell for actual MSRP, Microcenter has some really good deals on the OCZ Vertex (after MIR) - I think in-store only . Use MC Customer Rewards for another 5% off to help with the tax hit. Vertex 30GB - $139.99 - $30 MIR =...
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    Looking to buy pin housing

    Anyone know where to buy plastic pin housings (the like ones used for motherboard connectors and audio/usb headers)? I'm looking for the single pin and double pin variety. My local Fry's only carries the 5 pin variety grrr.
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    New OCZ Z-Series (80 Plus Gold) Available

    http://en.expreview.com/2009/07/31/oczs-80plus-gold-certified-z-series-psus-available-now.html Looking forward to the Hardocp review on these.
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    Low profile card w/ 2 dvi ports?

    Anyone know where to find one of these? I have one of the crappy dell workstations that only supports low profile cards, but I'd like to drive 2 monitors without using onboard vga.
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    Zalman ZM770-XT

    Anyone have any experience with this new psu? It just came out, and the only thing I could find was a lame/unreliable review by xsreviews. How does it compare in terms of stability and silence to the ZM850/ZM1000? Seems like they improved it with a power switch finally and more modular cables...
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    AC Accelero Xtreme GTX 280 - Where to buy?

    Has anyone found a place in US that sells these? Usually culprits like performance-pcs doesn't. All the places I've seen so far are in Europe.
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    AcousticPak vs. Nexus Damptek

    I was looking at getting some sound-dampening foam from AcousticPC, and can't decide between the two options. Looking for some opinion/advice.
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