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    JuniorNerd

    Hi All, Some of you may remember my last build (Project Up) in which I built a rig in a Fractal Design Node 804 case. Well, after posting a picture of that build up on their Facebook group I had some discussion with them and they offered to supply a case for my planned M-ITX build; a Node 304...
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    Any runners in the house?

    Hi guys, Does anyone on here participate/compete in running events? I'm looking to get my arse back into fitness in 2015 and have my eye on a half marathon.... Would be interested in hearing from anyone here who trains for that type of distance or who has completed events. Cheers!
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    Project Up

    My bits are starting to arrive..... the build will feature CPU - Core i7 4790k RAM - Corsair Vengeance Low Profile 8GB 1866Mhz (red) MOBO - Gene VII COOLER - H105 CASE - Fractal Node 804 SSD - Crucial MX100 512gb HDD - x2 750 GB WD PSU - Enermax MODU 82+ 625W CABLES - Pexon PCs (will be...
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    Palit GTX 980.... Super Jetstream

    Lo all - I have pulled the trigger on a GTX 980 purchase with the Palit Super Jetstream. Anyone interested in nerd-pron pics tomorrow???
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    Phanteks Evolv.... should I?

    Hi All, Still undecided over a case into which I can transplant my current m-atx rig. In the shortlist are: Air240 Phanteks Evolv Parvum S2.0 350D Thoughts?
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    Back in the mix!

    Hi All, I'm not a new member (have reviewed hardware for OC3D many moons ago) but wanted to post here to say "I'm back" and I am looking forward to partaking in chat on here again. It has been too long! :) Mullet (Darren)
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    Z97 or X99 new build

    All, Is X99 worth the extra £ over Z97 based rigs? I'm thinking about an upgrade to my current rig (i7 920 DO / 580GTX) to run 1440p and have the following options: 1 - Just upgrade my 580 GTX to a 980 or 970GTX 2 - As above but also move to Z97 3 - As 1 but move to X99 My additional...
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    A move to ATi beckons

    Well guys, I'm not willing to hold out any longer for the much anticipated arrival of Nvidia's latest GFX cards. I have sold my trusted 8800GTX and my PCIe slot is begging for a filler....it is payday on Monday and I am seriously considering an XFX ATi5870 XT.... which is currentlt available...
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    Undecided - HDDs or SSD

    Guys, Toying with throwing more cash at my rig and want to invest in some rapid storage. I have a pair of Samsung 750GBs for storage sand want some decent drive/s for OS/apps/games... I am torn. Considering dropping 2 150GB Velociraptors into my system... and RAID 0 ing them. Or... Should I...
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    Rise of Flight

    Anyone bought the new WW1 flight simulator "Rise of Flight"? Just ordered a copy.... http://riseofflight.com/
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    OC3D - members in Austin, Texas?

    Any of you guys live in Austin? I'm off there for a week with work November so, if you're in the area and want to hook up for a beer let me know!! :wavey:
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    Temp. measuring with Vista 64

    Hi Guys, Got the i7 920 DO running at a sweet 4.2Ghz on air (1.4v) and want to use some reliable software to monitor temps. What do you recommend?:wavey:
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    New i7 rig....

    Well, after reading the usual high quality reviews on here :yumyum: I've settled on some new bits for my mATX mini-P180 based rig. Bits arriving tomorrow: Asus Rampage GENE II (nice one on the review Webbo!!) Core i7 920 DO stepping CPU Thermalright TRUE120 (hope it fits!!) Already have...
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    Upgrade from a 8800GTX???

    Hi Guys, I've been a little out of the scene of late but have a nice bonus coming my way at the end of the month ;) My current rig is running a XFX 8800GTX.... I'm in the market for a new GPU... what qualifies as a decent upgrade from the 8800GTX? I'm not able to stretch to a GTX295 so please...
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    A high-end rig for work....

    Lo peeps, Well, my works have some coughers kicking about and I've been asked to spec up a machine for my staff to use for video editing/encoding. I have a £4k (exc VAT)....what would you guys recommend? Also, will a 24" screen do or shall I chuck a 30" into the spec?
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