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    Ryzen 2600 with 1080ti for 4k? Good match or better go intel?

    Hello, how are you? Working on a build. The goal is 4k gaming at 60hz. Mostly 2160p, but migh also go for custom resolutions of 1800p or 1620p when 4k cannot be used at 60fps. Anyway, I was looking at using a Ryzen 2600 as the cpu for two reasons. Number one is the price. Since currenlty...
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    Gaming at 1440p on a 4k TV? How bad is not running native res?

    Hello, how are you? I have my gaming pc on the living room connected to a 4k TV. Today I started playing mankind divided that was still in my backlog and even with shadows dropped to medium an no taa the game still has drops into the high forties at 4k. If I drop the resolution to 1440p the...
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    Philips 436M6VBPAB. Is this the best gaming immersive monitor?

    Hello, Just saw the PCmonitors review of this monitor: https://pcmonitors.info/reviews/philips-436m6vbpab/ I must say it looks quite good. The size, 4k resolution, HDR1000 with real local dimming and Freesync make this a very tempting offer. It is a great option for someone that is looking for...
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    Casual couch gamer with kids: Best option?

    Hello, how are you? Looking at discussing this. For a person that enjoys single player story driven games, rpgs, single player campaigns and is a couch gamer, that will only game at the couch with a controller at the TV, so no high refresh rate monitor and no keyboard and mouse. Also, this...
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    Itx build in node 202: 8600k worth it over 1600?

    Hello, how are you? I am piecing a build in a node 202. I already got good deals on some parts and I already have everything except the board, cpu and ram. So far I have: Node 202 case Enermax 650w gold sfx psu GTX 1070 Windforce oc Scythe 120mm slim fans 2000rpm Samsung 960 Evo m.2...
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    31.5 1440p 165hz vs 27 1080p 240hz

    Hello, how are you? I am looking for a monitor. Initially I was looking at the LG 32GK850G. It is a 31.5 inch 1440p 165hz VA monitor. It is expensive so I went and started to do some research. From what I gather, like all VA panels, the pixel response is weak and that leads to smearing...
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    32 monitor: LG 32GK850G vs 32UD59-B?

    Hello, I am looking for a 32 monitor. I am wondering if the 32GK850G screen is worth twice the price of the 32UD59? The UD59 is 4k VA but only 60hz with freesync. Still it is 330 euros. The GK850 is 700 euros. Ok that it is 165 hz, but it still has smearing and response time issues. So I am...
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    Buy a gaming laptop or desktop? cost vs useful life?

    Hello, how are you? I was looking at some gaming laptops and just thinking how good of an option they are... About two years ago, when the desktop parts prices were not what they are today and gaming laptops only had m gpu variants, I would never think this, but today, it seriously got me...
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    32 inch 16:9 or 34 inch 21:9 for gaming?

    Hello, how are you? I am looking for a monitor. The usage will be almost exclusively gaming. At first, I was set on a 32 inch 1440p 165hz monitor like the LG or Acer ones. But then I went reading and a lot of people online claim that ultrawide gaming is such a great experience and that it...
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    49 vs 43? Is 49 too big?

    Hello, how are you? I am looking at a Sony x8305c. From what I can tell it accepts pc input at 120hz 1080p and does nearest neighbor also. I am looking at it to use at a desk as both a pc monitor and ps3 and ps4 pro display. The thing is that the 49 version is cheaper than the 43, due to store...
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    For gaming: 43 inch tv on the desk or a 55 inch tv on the couch?

    Hello, how are you? So I sold my old monitor and now I am wanting to buy a 4k tv for my media consumption and gaming. i have two choices. either get a 43 inch 4k tv to replace my monitor and use it on the desk like a monitor and continue to use my office chair, keyboard and mouse and Xbox one...
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    Just got my Y27G. Any tips to set it up?

    Hello, how are you? My Lenovo Y27G was just delivered this morning. I am very excited. My first impressions are very positive. The build quality seems and feels really good. I really like the stand and base, both for design and functionality. It has a wide array of adjustments. The size...
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    Anyone has the Hisense 40M3300? What's your feedback?

    hello, how are you? I have been reading the thread here about the Samsung UN40K6300 and it's use as a computer monitor and I am really excited to try using a 4K tv as a monitor for my gaming pc. I found a great deal here for a Hisense 40M3300. From the specs it looks like a decent set. And the...
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    Upgrade 290 to Fury or 980ti?

    Hello, how are you doing? I need some advice on this matter. what is the better upgrade from a 290 VaporX? Is it a Sapphire Fury Nitro or a Gigabyte 980TI G1? Price is not an issue as they both cost the same. From looking ate reviews when the 980TI launched, it was almost twice as fast as a 290...
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    AOC G2460PF vs Samsung C24FG70FQ?

    Hello, Between these two monitors, what would be the better choice? The AOC is TN and has a freesync range of 35-144. Also has LFC. The Samsung is VA, has quantum dot technology but has a weird freesync range of 70-144 and is 50% more expensive. So, my questions are if Quantum dot...
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    TV for PC Gaming instead of monitor? Thoughts?

    Hello, how are you? I am looking for some opinions and insight about this matter. Basically, I am looking into using a big screen TV as a display for PC gaming. I am not talking about using the computer to browse the web, do productivity on office apps or other kind of work. Just plain...
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    Windforce 970 G1 rotated on Silverstone case?

    Hello, how are you? I am wondering if anyone is running either a 970 or 980 from Gigabyte with their windforce 3x cooler on a Silverstone case where the motherboard is rotated 90°? Any issues? I read on the Web that graphics cards with custom cooling solutions based on heatpipe can have...
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    ASROCK Z97 extreme9?

    Hello, how are you? I am wondering if anyone has experience with the Asrock Z97 extreme9. For me it looks good, mainly because : 4x Pcie slots with PLX bridge chip. 2x m. 2 slots. Good on-board audio. 2x Intel Ethernet ports 2x Sata express Price is competitive. But online...
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    GA-Z97X-Gaming GT vs GA-Z97X-Gaming G1? Difference only on the onboard audio?

    Hello, how are you? I was seeing these two boards and wondering the differences between them: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4963#ov http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4969#ov From the looks of things, looks loke the only difference...
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    EVGA z97 Classified - Questions.

    Hello, how are you? I have a few questions about the EVGA Z97 Classified board: I am thinking about changing my board. My current board does not have a good layout for SLI and Crossfire. The spacing of the PCI 16x slots is really tight. I am thinking about the Z97 classifiied. I...
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    What to buy? 970 sli or 290x CF?

    Hello, how are you? Looking for a new graphics card still. What I want is buy one now, and then in the next month or so, buy another. I was browsing my usual hardware shop for the 970 and saw that the MSI GTX 970 Gaming TwinFrozr V goes for 330 Euros. If I buy one now and then a second one...
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