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  1. CompMage

    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero vs Hero Alpha

    Ok while I'm still inside the return / exchange period for my ASUS Max VIII Hero what is the difference between it and the Hero Alpha other then a colored light controller and header that I'll likely never use.
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    Corsair 750D Dissemble help.

    As the title suggest, I'm stripping a 750D down for painting and need some suggestions on the last small part before I can get it washed and in the paint booth. On the upper 5.25 Drive area there are plastic latches to hold the optical drives and what not in place. I've looked it over as much...
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    WTB MicroATX Z77 Motherboard

    As the description says I'm looking for a Older Z77 motherboard for a 2600K CPU. Mini or Micro ATX as it will be going in a small case.
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    Radiator help

    Ok I'm going to be working with a Corsair 750D I'm going to be cooling a Skylake board and chip, (When ever it's out) and 2x GTX 980 in a single loop. I was leaning to 2x Black Ice Nemesis 280GTS® Ultra Stealth U-Flow Low Profile Radiator in a push pull with some high pressure fans. Not...
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    Fittings for hard tube.

    Looking to transition from normal tubing to hard tubing. From the looks of it correctly fitted compression fittings should do the trick. I've been looking at the Monsoon fittings.
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    Radiator cleaning.

    Well it's that time finally after several years in place to upgrade my setup. Since Radiator and Block tech has not really changed much in the last 5 years (lets face it the laws of thermal dynamics don't change) I need to do some cleaning. I have to admit I've not flushed my system in 2-3...
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    FS: 2x ASUS GTX 680 4GB Directcu II

    I have 2x ASUS GTX 680 Directcu ii 4GB cards in great condition /w current firmware for sale. No original packaging. Asking price $200 Shipped for the pair. $100 Each if sold individually. Cards are in great working condition and in SLI will still over power most games @ 1080P res. Local...
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    WTB: ASUS GTX680-DC2-4GD5 GeForce GTX 680 4GB

    I'm looking for a second ASUS GTX680-DC2-4GD5 GeForce GTX 680 4GB to go with the one I already have. PM me with offers. Thanks!
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    Unallocated Space Lan Party Nov 16th

    The Unallocated Space hacker space is having their November Lan party! Date: Nov 16th 2013 Time: 5PM ish till we all get bored and go home or pass-out. (You are welcome to show up any time you want so long as the door opens you're welcome in! We are open most days.) Price: FREE.... Well we are...
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    FS/FT Logitech G19

    I have a G19 keyboard that is in GREAT condition. But have no need for the LED screen as cool as it was. For Sale price of $100 or trade from one of the following in like new condition. Das Keyboard DASK3ULTMS1SI Black USB Wired Standard Model S Ultimate Silent Keyboard Logitech G710 The...
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    SLi GTX 465 vs something newer

    Ok, So I've built up a really nice box for my girlfriend. 3770K, 16GB ram, SSD the works, last item of note is the video card. Need funds to get a GTX 680. Till then I had a GTX 465 laying around and it runs what she likes to play CSS fairly good. There are a few other newer games that still...
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    Windows 8 and Switchable Graphics

    I've got a Alienware m17x R4 /w i7 3820 CPU (Intel HD 4000 Graphics) and AMD 7970 Dedicated card. I'm just wondering if anyone else is having issues getting the switchable graphics to load. Installed the Windows 8 Pro RTM via my technet. Installed the 12.8 for Windows 8, installed the...
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    FS: XFX 6970 /w EK Waterblock

    SOLD For Sale Only: XFX 6970 (Original Reference PVC) /w EK Full Cover NK block. http://www.frozencpu.com/products/12386/ex-blc-862/EK_Radeon_HD_6970_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_Block_-_Acetal_Electroless_Nickel_Plated_EK- $300US OBO Shipped (Ground) Never a leak with this. Sold with Original box...
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    7970 Water Block Question

    It's 7970 TIME!!! I'm looking at the XFX Black Edition FX-797A-TDBC and I'm wondering if anyone has dropped one of the new EK full card water blocks on it yet? EK site says it SHOULD fit but list the fitting a visual. Hoping someone can confirm it will fit otherwise I'll get the slightly...
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    What Size hose to change out to

    Looking to move to a much more practical hose size. Before I knew better I went with 1/2 ID | 3/4 OD hose. That stuff was fine when I was only cooling my CPU and just a small loop. But as you can tell from the rig in the sig I have developed a rather nice setup. EK Port Head on L-5 Pump Black...
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    WHo is making Ref 6970 still?

    Does anyone have a list of who is still making or at least selling the reference AMD 6970 cards with or without dual bios. Looking to drop a second card in the next month or so and I water cool so to make life easier I would like a matching set or at least as close as I can get.
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    Driver issues

    Ok this is driving me crazy!!! Rig is in sig When the 11.3 drivers came out I installed them they looked great. Then with 11.4 OMG things look like crap!! I tried 11.5 and even the just released 11.6 drivers and it all looks like crap. Text in some programs like Firefox and Opera look like...
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    Core 3 temp issue

    Question for the masses... Core 2 (0, 1, 2, 3) temp is constantly above the other 3 by 2c. Is anyone else seeing this issue or do you think I should remount my water block. I am not seeing above average load on this core. I have shut it down via bios for temp testing to see if some unseen load...
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    Looking for M4 thumb screw for fans.

    I am looking for a M4x 30mm Thumb screw to use on fans for my Hardware Labs GTX360 Radiator. http://www.frozencpu.com/products/3524/scr-86/FrozenCPU_Easy_Grip_Anodized_Aluminum_Thumbscrew_-_BLUE.html?tl=g55c513s8 I would like something like that just long enough to connect a standard 120x25mm...
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    Bitspower D5 / MCP655 Extreme Pump Mod Top V2 Question

    Bitspower D5 / MCP655 Extreme Pump Mod Top V2 I'm looking at the above kit so I can move both the in and out of the pump to the top. Will make life a lot easier in placing my pump in the lower part of a 800D case. Plus I want to use compression fittings. My issue is, the design looks like it...
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    Looking for EK block for asus maximus iv extreme

    I see that EK has released their blocks for the GA-P67A-UD5 and UD7. LINK Anyone have an idea when the asus maximus iv extreme block will be release since they announced both at the same time. LINK Thanks!
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    5770s not doing 3 displays

    Ok peoples we got a problem. Setup is a 2x 5770 cards ment to run 5 displays.. Card 1 = two DVI and it works 2x 37" LCD Card 2 = DVI, DVI and Display Port (Native) Dell 24s But on the second card everytime we try to enable the 3rd display it say we have to disable a display before enabling...
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    FTO: Dell 2407WFP for Dell S2309W

    For Trade Dell 2407WFP for Dell S2309Wb Dell 2407WFP is in good condition. Will come with stand, and both DVI and VGA video cables and power cable. 1920 x 1200 Res. Looking for Dell S2309Wb (Black) so to have a matching set. Or $200 I pay shipping of Dell 2407, You pay shipping on S2309Wb...
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    FS: Dell 1737 $700 Shipped

    SOLD. Thanks everyone!! Service Tag 5PWC6J1 Booted and updated for windows and that all it's been used for. Great for casual use. Not a gaming laptop. Core 2 T4200 Processor 2GB PC2-800 memory 1400x900 Res screen (17WXGA+ LG) Full keyboard /w number-pad Camera in screen. Gray Bezel 304 Days...
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    HOCP testing Suggestion

    I have read a number of your PSU reviews and have even gotten one based on one. But while all this is nice. They have a MAJOR flaw. Real world draw/testing. Yes the knowledge of how it will perform under all your current test is VERY useful. But when it comes down to it. I want to know how many...
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    Project: White Water

    Well I've been planning this for over a month now and today the Dremel hit the plastic! The base case is a Cooler Master RC-690, Nice case to work with, and with a little help of a cutting wheel, I think it can be made into an awesome case. GOALS: To mod a RC-690 case to accept a GTX360...
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    P32 Bios out

    If your still using that old 680i mobo (And I just got the dang thing 9 months ago) evga has posted it's bios for it's rev of the 680i boards ftp://ftp.evga.com/bios/NF68_P32.exe For the EXE (Floopy) ftp://ftp.evga.com/bios/NF68_P32.bin For the Software update...
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    Fried X-Fi now what?

    Ok, as the title says I fried my first release X-Fi Plat... FLAMES. I have no idea, the plat drive just burst into flames and the card it's self is now acting up... go figure. SO it's time to replace it. I'm looking to go fairly high end but I don't have a million bucks. RIght now I'm...
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    Thumbnail view broken in my VISTA

    OS: WIndows Vista 32-Bit Ok. This one's got me stumped and I would like to avoid re-installing. When I'm in a folder and I select "Thumbnail View" they all come up as the default windows can't figure out the photo type icon. I've attempted to make sure default for lets say JPG, BMP, GIF...
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    FS 21" CRT $50 MD/DC/VA

    Yep, I've made the move to LCD and have a 21" Sony CRT for sell CHEAP! I'm asking $50 for it. I'll even throw in a VGA to DVI connector. THis is a e500 21" Specs below. I WILL NOT PAY FOR SHIPPING OR PACKAGING this thing weight in at 88 lbs and is HUGE so make sure your desk can support...
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    Delete

    Bad IDEA never mind
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    Need VERY small mobo

    Have a ultra small space to work in and need to replace a system board. Can anyone suggest a mobo that is between 9.6 x 6.5 or smaller Perfer INTEL 754, but what ever will do. Perfer DDR1 but again whatever will do. 4 USB port, video must be onboard. Speed is nice but not needed, XP...
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    What are the limits of nForce4 SLI X16

    I'm looking at upgrading a few things on my system. Mainly I can get a A8N-32 Delux CHEAP. Rest of my system is in the sig. What will be the limits of running a 8800GTS down the line on this system other then CPU bottle necks?
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    Bigger is not always better for a Video card.

    Why do I need to have a case that will accept a FULL sized card. Cases stoped being designed for video cards like the ones coming out back in the early 90s. I don't mind shelling out the money for a $500 video card and a $200 1000Watt PSU but the fact is I hate looking under my desk at a FULL...
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    How much memory is to much?

    Well, it's that time again when all of us with jobs start to get our tax returns back... And yea know what that means.... NEW COMPUTER!!!! Anyways the question is how much memory is to much memory. I plan on running Vista 64-Bit so there is not the 3G memory cap. I'm dancing with the idea of...
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    97.46 Vista drivers don't work

    Ok, Two clean installs later of both Vista-32 and Vista-64 confirm this. The new drivers will not install under any conditions. You simply get the following error. Windows Vista does not support This problem was caused by a compatibility issue between and Windows Vista. was created by Age...
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    FS: AMD x2 3800 (939-Pin) Processor

    This is a almost new chip. AMD Dual Core X2 3800+ (2.00 GHz Stock) 10x Multi 512kb Per core L2 Cache Manchester Core, E4 LBHE 0603 steppings I've kept it very stable at 2.6GHz My asking price is $90 + Shipping of your choice. This is a retail version and is sold with orginal box, heatsink...
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    Will Thermaltake Big-Typhoon fit AM2?

    Has anyone tried to attach a Big-Typhoon heatsink to an AM2 motherboard? I looks like it will fit using some of the optinal wholes, but I want to be sure first. Thanks.
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    2x 36.7GB Raptors...now what?

    I've gotten my hands on a pair of 36.7 GB raptors, and I'm looking to put them in my gaming box. Question is what would be the best use. 1. Setting them up in a striped Raid "0" configuration. Running XP and software off them. 2. Setting one up as the OS drive and low demand apps...
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