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Anyone know about Intel 540s 1TB SSD?

Thanks for the links! Does that change your opinion at all? The newer controller seems interesting: http://techreport.com/news/30234/silicon-motion-shows-off-sm2258-controller-ready-for-3d-tlc-nand I could also just go buy an 850 Evo and call it a day.
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- Jun 11, 2016
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Anyone know about Intel 540s 1TB SSD?

Howdy! I'm buying a new 1TB drive and these new intels are going really cheap ($100 less than Samsung 850 EVO at Microcenter). Anyone have any experience with them? Can't find any reviews. Any insight would be awesome...
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- Jun 11, 2016
- Replies: 8
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Will I notice a difference coming from Ivy Bridge

Update for everyone that helped: I ended up just buying a small MICRO-ATX case that could fit my motherboard - the new Silverstone KL06B. http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=454 I'm hoping it's small enough to give the illusion of mini-itx while I wait to redo the entire system when...
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- Post #13
- Jul 17, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Will I notice a difference coming from Ivy Bridge

Thanks, Dave_The_Nerd. Have you found a good used PC shop? I was specifically looking for the ASRock Z77E-itx which I can't seem to find ANYWHERE. I emailed ASROCK and they said they don't sell used or refurbished either.
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- Post #10
- Jul 16, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Will I notice a difference coming from Ivy Bridge

Thanks, sm625! Neat script. The other problem is that those mini-itx motherboards for LGA 1155 seem to be 1) out of order 2) horribly reviewed.
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- Jul 16, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Will I notice a difference coming from Ivy Bridge

Awesome - do you like the Zotac?
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- Jul 15, 2015
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Will I notice a difference coming from Ivy Bridge

Howdy all -- I'm finally upgrading to a mini-itx build. I have an Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge Quad-Core 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155. I need to buy a new MOBO to fit into the mini-tix case, so I was also thinking of upgrading my CPU. I like my CPU but the mini-itx LGA 1155 MOBO are...
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- Jul 15, 2015
- Replies: 12
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Critique my ultra budget AMD build

Any of course Microcenter just releases some good i3 bundles!!! Can't ever win...ha!
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- Post #26
- Jan 30, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Critique my ultra budget AMD build

Thanks, Mfenn! Yes, figured that out and ended up going with a different mobo with built in wifi!
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- Post #22
- Jan 29, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Critique my ultra budget AMD build

Wait, you mean the AMDs ARE compelling? The combo for the AMD A10 is $100 WITH mobo. It doesn't seem like i could get an i3 anywhere near that?
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- Jan 26, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Critique my ultra budget AMD build

I do have 2 extra 7200 hard drives but don't foresee needing more than 128 GB as I use the cloud and gmail for most work things. I'm nervous about AMD because I live my intel at home but the deal seems too good;
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- Jan 25, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Critique my ultra budget AMD build

Hi Folks! So I asked for help for my work comp (office, internet, and photoshop/premiere) a while ago and found a super deal on an AMD cpu/mb bundle when I went to my local MICRO CENTER. Would love to hear what people think before I buy everything tomorrow: CPU: AMD A10 7850K 4.0 GHz Black...
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- Jan 24, 2015
- Replies: 27
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Upgrade or buy new second computer

thx. is that a record?
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- Jan 14, 2015
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Upgrade or buy new second computer

Cool. Thx!
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- Post #7
- Jan 14, 2015
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Upgrade or buy new second computer

Thanks. I'm self-employed so it's for a dungeon basement office when meeting clients. Yeah, so I need another one for work but I was going to use it as an excuse to upgrade my current rig but it seems like mine is fine for another year or so?
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- Jan 14, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrade or buy new second computer

Howdy folks, So here's the story: I need to get a computer for work and was trying to decide if I should upgrade my home computer and use the parts from it for a work computer or just buy a budget build (like in the sticky) for my work computer. Here is my HOME computer specs: i5-3570K...
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- Jan 13, 2015
- Replies: 9
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300 PC for Civ IV and Torchlight 2?

Also! I forgot to add that I live right next to a Micro Center, so I can check their deals as well. So am I looking for an i3?
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- Dec 21, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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300 PC for Civ IV and Torchlight 2?

Thanks guys! Do you know how this would compare to a surface pro FIRST generation?
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- Dec 21, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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300 PC for Civ IV and Torchlight 2?

Hi guys! I'm trying to build a comp for my spouse to play these games with me. Is it possible to make one for 300-ish? I have an extra hard drive lying around but that's about it. Also, I have a Windows XP key but it would be nice to get Windows 8 or I could use Ubuntu and try to emulate...
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- Dec 20, 2014
- Replies: 11
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(dead) Netgear WNR2000 refurb N300 router $19.99 FS AP @ Newegg

mine came as a version 3 -- is there a good bios to flash to the version 3 model? Thanks!
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- Mar 29, 2013
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Still alive: Microsoft Office Professional 2013 - $9.95 through Microsoft HUP.

mine came as a version 3 -- is there a good bios to flash to the version 3 model? Thanks!
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- Post #66
- Mar 29, 2013
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Upwards

Awesome, thanks! Will I need to upgrade my PSU or can I keep the one I have? Thanks again!
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- Post #9
- Dec 7, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upwards

Hi again, I just looked at this thread: http://www.anandtech.com/show/6490/small-form-factor-buyers-guide And realized that it's probably cheaper for me to stick with my current case and build from there: So, I will be using: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129018 and...
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- Dec 6, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upwards

Thanks, guys! Price would be important...500! Here's the other questions. 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Light Games/Vid editing/toying around/ etc 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a...
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- Dec 6, 2012
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Upwards

Hi all, I posted back in August about upgrading my rig (http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2264852) so that I could play skyrim and as luck would have it, applying thermal paste and cleaning out the dust fixed my problems. I now want to upgrade the entire rig and just bought a...
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- Dec 5, 2012
- Replies: 10
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UPDATED-Samsung 830 Series MZ-7PC256B/WW 256GB - $159.99 - Microcenter B&M

Heya -- I was just at Microcenter. This was the Black Friday deal. the model number is different than the one currently in the store (which they have in stock for 129.99).
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- Post #14
- Dec 3, 2012
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Which parts can I upgrade?

Thanks guys! I ran a furmark test and the GPU temperature skyrocketed to 110 degrees in about 45 seconds (at which point I turned off the test). This means that the issue is with my graphics card and not my PSU, correct? I'm just trying to decide if I also need to buy a PSU also. Thanks!
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- Post #16
- Aug 19, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which parts can I upgrade?

Thanks a bunch! The computer currently has over-heating issues; however, the new vid card should fix that, correct? So I'll buy the 660 Ti, an SSD, and windows 7. Are SSD drives reliable? A lot of the reviews on newegg said they fail pretty easily (blue screen, etc). Also, should I wait for...
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- Aug 19, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which parts can I upgrade?

Thanks guys! I have this: PSU: SeaSonic S12-430 430W ATX12V Active PFC Power Supply Case: Antec Solo Black/Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case harddrive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3400620AS 400GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive Right now, I can't play skyrim and I...
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- Aug 18, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which parts can I upgrade?

Hi all, Does anyone know how to figure out which parts are salvageable from my current rig? I'm trying to upgrade but don't know if I have to start from scratch or not. here is what I have: MOBO: ASUS P5Q LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield...
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- Aug 18, 2012
- Replies: 19
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Will I notice a difference?

Thanks a lot for all the help-- I plan on buying as soon as the mushkin 4GB is off of backorder...
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- Aug 19, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Will my old power supply work in my new rig?

Hey, I'm trying to find out if my old power supply -- Seagate 430W -- will work in my new rig. I'd rather not have to spend another $100 for a new one if I don't have too. New comp: Intel q9550 Asus PQ5 motherboard (no crossfire) ATI H4850 WD640GB + 500GB storage drive 4GB DDR...
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- Aug 19, 2008
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Will I notice a difference?

Howdy, I'm looking for some advice before I finally purchase a new system from newegg. I haven't upgraded for a long time and am wondering if its worth spending the $1000...I don't want to waste money and need a comp that will last for another solid three years. I play games CASUALLY, do...
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- Aug 18, 2008
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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HOTHOTTT Seagate 400GB 16MB SATA2 for $99.99 AC and FREE Ship @ Newegg

just bought one....thanks for the tip.
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- Dec 16, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Which upgrade will give the best results?

Im running a dell 21in widesceen @ 1680x1050 (forget the model number). It seems that to upgrade from the x800, I'll have to shell out some cash...is there anything affordable to upgrade to or would I be spending 300 bucks? Thanks.
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- Dec 2, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which upgrade will give the best results?

I'd say I care about both aspects. I play games like CoH, Civ4, NWN 2, oblivion...pretty graphically intense games. I'm just not a powergamer or power editor...make any sense?
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- Dec 2, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which upgrade will give the best results?

Howdy, My computer is slowly dying and I'm trying to decide which parts will give me the most noticeable increase in performance. I am a casual gamer and video/music editor. My current specs: AMD Opteron 1.8hz overclocked to 2.4hz (single core) Epox PCI-E mobo (socket 939) 2 GB Ram (I...
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- Dec 2, 2006
- Replies: 6
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Is it really necessary to have over 350W power supply?

okay hopefully this will be my last question. I'm looking at PSU's on newegg and am getting pretty confused. Do I have to get one that says 24-pin connection, or will the 20+4pin work just fine (ie, will I be able to connect two to make a 24 pin connection?). Thanks a lot.
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- Dec 23, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Recommend me a keyboard

I would really try out the new microsoft ergonomic. I didn't think I would be able to get used to it but now I would never go back !!!! My typing has also become a lot more accurate / fast. They are also pretty cheap OEM from newegg right now (40ish dollars)
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- Dec 23, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is it really necessary to have over 350W power supply?

Hey guys, thanks a lot for all the replies. I was just putting in my new EpoX board and realized that, GUESS WHAT, no 24 pin connector because my antec case is 4-5 years old. I guess they only had 20 pin back then. So it looks like im gonna have to get a new PSU no matter what....good thing I...
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- Post #16
- Dec 23, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building

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