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torn between two worlds

I currently have a xfx 280X in my current rig, I'm building a computer for my girlfriend since she wants to get into gaming. I'm planning to basically give her my GPU and plan on buying a new card for myself I'm just stuck on what card to get I want ...

Optical Drives

Hey everyone. How many people, with a relatively new build, have an optical drive installed? I'm currently working on a new build and debating on whether or not to install a CD / DVD / BR drive. I rarely use them anymore, most of my music is digit...

Building my First PC Help me on it

Motherboards: RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITIONstorage: Kingston HyperX SSDcase: Level 10 GT LCS 2.0 from thermaltakeGraphics Cards: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GBRAM: G.SKILL OR CORSAIRPower Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G2 1300W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modu...

salemzia by Level 7
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PSU unit to match a Red/Black Maximus V Extreme Build

HelloCurrently still building my new rig which will be all red and black . Everythings going well but my trusty HX1000 PSU will have to go as its blue /black and looks awful with the ROG Maximus board and its red cabling. I took a look at the Corsa...

aeneon by Level 7
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System Build "Sweet Spot"

To whom it may concern,Hello everyone (who reads this post) and thank you in advanceThe following is not my first build, nor will it be my last.About 25 years ago i built my first system and others cobbled together from broken computers and spare par...

Best graphics card for around 500 bucks.

Hey guys,I am trying to piece together my build and I am stuck on the graphics card. What is the best graphics card I can get for around 500 bucks? Or is it better to crossfire/sli two cheaper ones?

Fakesoap by Level 7
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Building my First Rig. HELP!

Budget: 3500 USDMain uses of intended build: Gaming / Watching bluray and other HD movies / AudiophileParts required: Asus Maximus VI Extreme Cooler Master Cosmos II Casing Cooler Master...

Memory Question?

Hello all, I have a quick question about memory.I am wanting to know if Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (4x4) DDR3 2133 Mhz with a latency of 9-11-11-31 @ 1.65 volts, Will work on the Maximus Vi Hero?

6 fans 1 cpu? help?

hello to all im after a little bit of help. i have 6 new Arctic Cooling 120mm F12 PWM fans and im stuck on the best way to link them up so i can run all 6 off the cpu fan port on the motherboard (rampage iv e) but i dont want to power the fans off th...

Airflow help for new watercooling build.

This is how I have it planned out. Excuse the rough drawing. This was my fourth draft while doing it at work so it is a quick sketch and crossed out a few things. Let me know your opinions on the flow design. I made sure this would give me positive p...

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