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    CM Storm Trooper - Switching rear fan to intake?

    Sup guys, So i've been thinking positive case pressure would be an easy way to minimise dust in my rig, so the simple solution for that seems to be to switch the rear 140mm to an intake (with a filter of course). That would mean i'd have the 2x120mm taking in air from the front, the 140mm from...
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    7850 Crossfire: bad idea?

    I'm probably already answering my own question here, but I figured i'd get some confirmation from people more knowledgeable than myself. Basically i've got the option to add another 7850 to my rig, and in terms of pure performance it's looking very attractive for just £150. However, i've never...
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    My first build :)

    So ive had it finished for a while now, well, running anyway, wouldnt say its finished really lol. Finally got around to getting the camera out. Specs: CM Storm Trooper 3570k @4.3ghz MSI Z77A-GD55 8gb (2x 4gb) Corsair Vengeance LP MSI 7850 Power Edition Corsair Force 3 60gb SSD Maxtor Storage...
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    Catalyst Control Centre problems - 7850

    Sup guys, So i got my new MSI 7850 power edition yesterday, and im well chuffed with it. Only thing is, the control centre thingy doesnt seem to be applying my settings after a restart. Strange thing is, theyre all saved and set correctly when i open the program up. For example - ive got...
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    Aerocool Shark fan - opinions?

    Sup guys. Anyone got any experience using these? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-009-AE&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat= Ive got an EVGA superclock (swiftech polaris) CPU cooler, and while im not overly bothered about noise, the stock fan puts out around 42db apparently...
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    Opinions?

    Hiya guys. Ive been trawling the internet for a good few weeks now, and i think ive finally narrowed my shopping list down to these parts. This is for a fairly budget gaming rig - will be used for diablo 3, all the way upto a bit of crysis hopefully. Case (bought) - CM Storm Trooper. Replaced...
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    Old X-Fi vs New Realtek chip

    Sup guys, Quick question - ive got an old Creative SB X-Fi (http://www.xpcgear.c...trememusic.html), and was just wondering if its worth keeping, or is the Realtek ALC899 that comes built in with this (http://www.overclock...rodid=MB-360-GI) gonna be better now? Cheers
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    CPU Cooler Help

    Hi guys, First time posting here so bare with me haha. Basically im in the market for a new system, after using purely my laptop for the past 2ish years. Ive built my own system before but that was about 4-5 years ago now so im a bit behind on hardware. My last system was watercooled, but for...
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