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    Intel Sandy Bridge 2600K and 2500K Processors @ [H]

    Not sure if this has been mentioned yet or not (didn't read through all 15 pages of this thread) but the i5 655k is mislabeled as an i7 655k in at least some of the graphs.
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    ASRock quality?

    While I changed my mind about building a new system, there was nothing I found that discouraged me from getting the 870 extreme3 for an AMD build. Some say that the 4+1 power phase design is dangerous for high TDP processors (like the Phenom II x4 and especially the x6 Thubans), especially with...
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    Best < $250 video card?

    For that price I'd have to go for the Radeon HD 6850. For $300 the 6950 gives better performance, but if that's definitely out of your budget a 6850 would suit you well (assuming your power supply is half-decent and there's room in your case for one). Plus, if you have a crossfire capable...
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    6870 CF vs. 6950 CF?

    Not sure about those, but here's a link showing why 2gb of framebuffer is very important at high resolutions: http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/801683-surround-gaming-nvidia-gtx460-mainstream-card-6.html Although this is with a different, more underpowered card, you can see just how much VRAM...
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    Second 6950 or two more monitors?

    Thanks guys, that's pretty helpful. I guess I could get the two 6950s now and two more monitors later, I was just really hoping to experience Eyefinity for myself haha. I also updated the eyefinity wishlist with an 850tx since I can afford it, and I would like the peace of mind for sure. Any...
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    6870 CF vs. 6950 CF?

    I would suggest the 6950s because of the 2gb of VRAM on them. At high resolutions, like 3 monitor eyefinity, the 2gb of VRAM is a MUST. Plus, they obviously perform better than the two 6870s, at only ~$50 more per card. Just check that your power supply can handle them, that you have an active...
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    Second 6950 or two more monitors?

    Thanks, what cards are you using and what framerates at what resolution in what games are you getting? I personally have NO idea what kind of performance to expect from a 6950 at 3x1920x1080, which is why I'm asking.
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    Second 6950 or two more monitors?

    Hi, I'm still in the process of organizing my new build, and with the release of the 69xx series I'm having trouble deciding between two options: 1) Crossfiring 6950s with my 1920x1080 23" monitor, or 2) Buying one 6950 + 2 more 1920x1080 23" monitors for eyefinity Both would come out to $600...
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    Help deciding between two gaming configs

    Alright, I may do that since I have 0 experience with overclocking anyway, I was just hoping to keep it as an option. Just wondering, why is the nVidia 750a chipset for AM3 motherboards considered so bad? It would save me some money, still manage to run at x8 x8 SLi, and seems to have gotten...
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    Help deciding between two gaming configs

    Thanks for that, and as I said previously I'm not dead-set on buying a 3 monitor setup, so if my build is that bad then I might pass on it. Let's say I decide not to overclock anything, and am willing to turn the fans up a little to keep temperatures down. Would I be able to pass with my...
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    Help deciding between two gaming configs

    Thanks for the link to that RAM, just curious though, would the heatsinks on the RAM I have now help with overclocking or keeping temps down? If I end up upgrading the x4 955 to a x6 1055t (not now, but by the time 6 cores are being taken advantage of in games), I'll rely on overclocking the...
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    Want to build a new gaming rig on the cheap -- Worth it?

    Well, no offense, but in the link you just sent me, the minimum framerate of the x4 x4 build is 5-10 fps lower than in a x16 x16 setup, which could make or break smooth gameplay in a demanding game like Crysis. Although I guess I forgot just how close x4 x4 is to x16 x16, my bad, and you're...
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    The Great Keyboard N-Key Rollover (NKRO) Test/Round-up

    Both shift keys + caps lock: he quik bron fo jups righ oer he la dog Some alienware keyboard bundled with an alienware desktop I'm currently trying to get rid of so I can build my own system.
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    Help deciding between two gaming configs

    Huh, strange. Well, here's what I'm seeing: http://i52.tinypic.com/2n24oi0.png Besides the things you've stated previously (IIRC, you're not suggesting the Rosewill PSU, Lexa S case, or Biostar MB), is there anything else you'd like to change? Despite me not agreeing with some of your...
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    Help deciding between two gaming configs

    I'm not sure which one you're talking about.. Link to SLi 3 monitor build: http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=21766868 On my computer its coming up with everything I need but kb and mouse, 3rd monitor, hard drive and optical drive as those are all things I...
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    Help deciding between two gaming configs

    I live in PA and I always look at the final price including shipping, and all of my builds fall below my MAXIMUM budget of $1400 (although I would like to keep it at $1350 max, I don't see that happening). And yes, $1400 includes shipping. The current nVidia SLi 3-monitor setup I have (I just...
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    Want to build a new gaming rig on the cheap -- Worth it?

    Keep in mind that the motherboard in the post above, while a good one, won't get you good crossfire performance as it has two PCIe lanes at x16 and x4 (while its true that x8 x8 don't bottleneck too much, x16 and x4 will bottleneck at 1920x1200 and isn't very ideal). Also, it doesn't have a...
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    Help deciding between two gaming configs

    Thanks for the reply, I'd be happy to answer those questions. If there's anything else you'd like to know, or have something to suggest, please don't hesitate to post. I may rule out your suggestion due to personal preference/research I did myself, but I would still like to hear it at least...
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    Help deciding between two gaming configs

    Thanks for the reply again, heres the thread I'm basing my decision for the 2gb gtx 460 on: http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/801683-surround-gaming-nvidia-gtx460-mainstream-card.html As for the open box monitors, biostar motherboard and rosewill psu, they were all compromises to cut down on...
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    Help deciding between two gaming configs

    Alright guys, I'm almost there haha. I decided to avoid Eyefinity alltogether. If I'm going single-monitor in the end I would definitely get ATi, but for multiple monitors NV Surround scales MUCH better. Check out the NV Surround build in the OP again (heres the link if you need it...
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    Help deciding between two gaming configs

    Hi guys, another update-- After reading some benchmarks, it seems that NV surround is the way to go for multi-monitor gaming (if you're SLIing, which I am) since it supposedly performs MUCH better than crossfire eyefinity. Can anybody back this up, and rate the SLi build #3 I linked in the OP...
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    Help deciding between two gaming configs

    Right, but in games that scale well with crossfire + eyefinity, 2x6850s would theoretically destroy one 5870 (although I still don't know how much their 1gb of memory will affect performance). A single 6970 2gb would probably be my best bet and with a little reorganizing could fall right within...
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    Help deciding between two gaming configs

    Thanks for the clarification, I totally forgot how he said crossfire eyefinity doesn't scale too well. Although I assume that crossfire + eyefinity drivers will only mature with age, I think I'm going to wait for the release of the 69xx cards after all, and then buy a powerful single-gpu card...
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    Help deciding between two gaming configs

    Thanks so much for the responses guys. I've done a little thinking, and after coming to the following conclusions I think I'll go with the Eyefinity setup, swapping out the scythe fans for an active displayport adapter. 1) Both builds should provide the same horsepower in games (the 955BE being...
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    Help deciding between two gaming configs

    Hmm thanks for that, I didn't know they came down in price so much.. so if I decide not to get the Scythe fans, I can get the displayport adapter instead and not go over budget. That makes me consider an eyefinity setup again. Anybody else have any thoughts?
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    Help deciding between two gaming configs

    Thanks for the concise replies! In all my reading I never saw that all monitors need to be plugged into one card, and as I'm not planning on shelling out for an active DP to DVI adapter that makes eyefinity 3 gaming much less attractive, if its even a possibility for me. How about the...
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    Help deciding between two gaming configs

    Hi guys, yet another thread about newegg wishlists I've created... I'm REALLY hoping this will be the last one haha, but bear with me as I really do want your suggestions now. I've narrowed down my potential computer build to two configurations. I will be using this system for playing first...
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    Is this a decent computer?

    Not sure what you were expecting, but I'm pretty confident that 99% of the users on this website (including me) will urge you to build her a cheap computer yourself. If you need some reasons: 1) Save $$$ 2) Individual warranties on all parts 3) Ability to choose higher-quality parts (important...
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    Need help finalizing build!

    Thanks for the replies! I would be able to choose a different quality PSU for the HAF X build (such as something from the Corsair lineup), but I doubt I could find a good PSU capable of powering the RV02 build without going over budget. Also, I did find the RV02B-EW model (the one you linked...
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    Need help finalizing build!

    Hey guys, So, for the last month or so (maybe a bit more even), I've read hundreds of newegg reviews, analyzed many benchmarks and professional opinions, and expanded my budget, all to come down to this. I've created two possible build scenarios for my computer in the form of two public...
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    Silverstone RV-01 Window cracking?

    One of the reviews on Newegg of either the RV01 or RV02 described the exact issue you have, so unless you're the one that submitted the review it seems you're not the only one with this issue.
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    HAF X, AZZA Hurrican 2000, or RV02-E?

    Thanks guys. Seeing as how the classified SR2 is way out of my price range (in fact I doubt I'll be able to afford any EATX motherboards in the near future), and since I plan on doing air cooling (well, watercooling with a corsair H50, which may as well be aircooling), I guess the RV02e is my...
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    HAF X, AZZA Hurrican 2000, or RV02-E?

    Hmm.. since I made some room in my budget by changing my 1090t to a 955BE (4 vs 6 cores means nill in gaming right now), the choice is mainly between the HAF X and RV02 for me. I'm kind of leaning towards the HAF X mainly because its bigger and a little cheaper, but you guys seem to really...
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    HAF X, AZZA Hurrican 2000, or RV02-E?

    Thanks, but I'm also looking for reasons behind your reasoning haha
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    HAF X, AZZA Hurrican 2000, or RV02-E?

    Hi, I'm STILL picking out my new build, and I've narrowed down my case choices to the HAF X, Hurrican 2000, and the silverstone RV02-e (new revision of rv02). The Hurrican attracts me because of its low price tag and great reviews, the HAF X attracts me because of its expandability and great...
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    New gaming PC

    Thanks for the reply. based on some of the newegg reviews tagged with "platter", only the Caviar Black drives with model number 00E3A0 are single platter, so I decided to save some money and go blue, thanks. As for the PSU, I've been getting this same recommendation on many other sites, so I...
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    New gaming PC

    Hey, so after a few weeks of catching up to todays hardware standards (my last desktop build was from the pentium 4 era), I think I'm ready to build a nice gaming rig. Excuse the huge wall of text below, but I've put a LOT of thought into this, since this is a huge amount of money for me. Just...
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    Terrible BFBC2 performance 470 SLI

    It shouldn't be, I ran it on a Core 2 Duo and at 1920x1080 I only got slightly worse framerates than you're getting. Did you upgrade to x64 version of W7 as was suggested?
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    So I flashed my 6850 with a 6870 bios...

    Just wondering, any source for the 6870 bios/tutorial for flashing? Or is that illegal, and you need to own a 6870 to have access to its bios? I did some quick googling and only found one guru3d article that said that flasing is not possible. Seeing as how I may be getting this card, I'm very...
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    Radeon 6970 performance calculated

    There's nothing wrong with guessing of course, but the thread title is misleading; it hints at accuracy, at least to me, and we have no way of knowing how accurate these calculations really are.
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