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    New portable gaming pc or gaming laptop

    My pc is on its last legs and so I’m going to get a replacement however I’m going to university in a year so I’m not sure if it’s worth bothering with another desktop. My budget is around a grand. If I get a laptop it will be the gigabyte P35G v2 If I go with a portable desktop it will...
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    Can the weight of the Noctua NH-D14 damage the motherboard?

    I plan on getting an nh-d14 for Ivy Bridge when it’s released but the weight of it does concern me, it’s over 1.2 kg with 2 fans. Is it possible for it to snap the board in half. The only time I move my pc is when I turn it on its side to work on it or carry it outside to clean out the dust, I...
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    CM Storm Trooper Build

    CPU: AMD Phenom ii x4 955 Mobo: Gigabyte GA-890FXA-UD5 Ram: G.Skill RipJaws 8GB GPU: XFX amd 6870 crossfire SSD: 40GB Intel ssd x2, 120GB OCZ Agility 3 HDD: 1TB HDD, 500GB HDD, 250GB HDD Cpu cooler: Corsair A50 Case: CM storm Trooper PSU: CM Silent Pro Modular 1000W Gold Sorry...
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    Are crossfire bridges universal?

    I need a longer crossfire bridge i have found one. http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/150689060677?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar But i need to know if they are universal before i buy it. Don’t know if it matters but I have two 6870’s.
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    SSD cloning software

    Can anyone recommend some hdd cloning software?
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    pc is getting a too hot for my taste

    I am mainly concerned with my gpu temps, one of my 6870's gets over 85c in games like metro, crysis and shogun 2. I’d really appreciate any tips for cooling down pc, i don’t mind spending a bit of money. Already ordered a dust off can. The case is a cm 690 ii advance. Inside of my case There...
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    Upgrade to i7 2600k or wait

    Should i upgrade to the 2600k and a p67 mobo or wait for bulldozer because I heard it’s going to be $300/£200 for an 8 core at 3.6 ghz which sounds pretty good. Also will bulldozer work with current am3 boards? thanks
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    best SSD for up to £150

    Im looking to buy a new ssd for up to £150 and for that im looking to get 120gb. Also must be sata 3. this is the one i am currently looking at http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-009-CR&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=1427 thanks
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    HAF X vs NZXT Phantom

    Which one would you pick? Since I got my cf 6870’s there’s a lot more heat and I need a new case. The phantom is slightly bigger than the haf x. the haf has more fans than the phantom but I can still add more to either of them. There’s a fan controller on the top panel of the case which I really...
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    NEW CASE

    in about 3 or 4 months i will get a new case with better cooling and a lot bigger. selling my 460 will give me some more money. at the moment i am looking at the nzxt phantom it’s a big case lots of fans and i love the look its plain and sleek. I AM NOT GETTING A HAF CASE I HATE THEM. must...
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    NEW CASE

    in about 3 or 4 months i will get a new case with better cooling and a lot bigger. selling my 460 will give me some more money. at the moment i am looking at the nzxt phantom it’s a big case lots of fans and i love the look its plain and sleek. I AM NOT GETTING A HAF CASE I HATE THEM. must...
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    CROSSFIRE HELP PLZ

    Ok I just got 2 6870 in crossfire, they work brilliant in benchmarks like unigine heaven benchmark, 3dmark11 but in any games I have tried thats crisis, crisis warhead and napoleon total war and some other games I see no performance difference with crossfire on or off. In afterburner the usage...
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