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Question Are there any new cases similar to the HAF-X? I have special needs.

CM Cosmos II or a Silverstone TJ04B both have front panel USB3, support for 3 optical drives, and space for plenty of HDDs.
- ExcaliburMM
- Post #2
- Dec 25, 2019
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
Question sTRX4 Cooling Data or Lack Thereof

I feel like when I got into building about 15ish years ago this wasn't the case, and there were a lot more sites and the competition forced more and more in depth reviews. So entertaining this for a minute, and I wouldn't listen to anyone except you or Ruby on this really (I've been lurking...
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- Post #5
- Dec 17, 2019
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
Question sTRX4 Cooling Data or Lack Thereof

I've been doing a lot of digging recently trying to compare larger based coolers for an upcoming sTRX4 platform build that I'm planning. Although I've gone through the usual suspects including but not limited to here at Anandtech, FrostyTech, HardOCP/Forums, Toms, and really everyone else, I've...
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- Thread
- Dec 15, 2019
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
Triple Display Question

........ Did you miss the part that said ? Those are both full height dual slot cards....
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- Post #6
- Jun 25, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
Triple Display Question

I'd like to spend under 100$. Monitors are generic dell 1280x1024s with VGA and DVI inputs. I don't have an exact model on the monitors for you unfortunately.
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- Post #3
- Jun 25, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
Triple Display Question

Hey guys, This should be a straightforward issue but unfortunately I'm reading a lot of confusing and conflicting information around the net and I figure this is always the best place to ask. I need to run 3 monitors, all off VGA or DVI, from a low profile, single slot card where the heatsink...
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- Thread
- Jun 25, 2014
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Graphics Cards
Flashing BIOS on DFI X58, need help.

The T3eh6 is the standard LP DK version while the h8 is the UT version. Thank you for the instruction crash.
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- Post #5
- Feb 27, 2014
- Forum: Motherboards
Flashing BIOS on DFI X58, need help.

Really didn't give me any more information than what I already have. DFI discontinued the Lanparty line, I have no idea what their Diamond Flash utility is, how to get it, or how it works. I have no idea what to do with the optional zip they have for doing the update either. There is no...
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- Post #3
- Feb 27, 2014
- Forum: Motherboards
Flashing BIOS on DFI X58, need help.

I have my old system with the DFI X58 t3eh6 board in it and I need to flash the BIOS as its been having some random issues booting that seem related to the BIOS. The problem is a lot of DFI's tools and help topics are gone even if they still offer the actual downloads. On a Win7 x64 system...
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- Thread
- Feb 27, 2014
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Motherboards
Is My Older Soundcard Still Better Than Onboard?

I'm using the Swan M10 2.1 speakers. I'm also worried that since I've been using the A2ZS for years when I hear the onboard I may perceive it as being dull, as I'm quite used to how my card sounds.
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- Post #3
- Jan 30, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
Is My Older Soundcard Still Better Than Onboard?

Going to be doing a rebuild soon and I've been using my old SB Audigy 2 ZS for years. Its a bit annoying because its PCI and limits my motherboard choices at times, but because I'm usually doing a full ATX board it hasn't been too much of a problem. However I'm going to be moving to an Asrock...
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- Thread
- Jan 30, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
Rumor is, DFI is bringing back the LanParty series.

This would be the best mobo related news in a very long time. My LP DK X58 is still running strong and is a great OCing platform. I've also been missing that classic Lanparty color scheme in recent boards.
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- Post #7
- Jan 21, 2014
- Forum: Motherboards
Modern Power Supplies: You know what grinds my gears...?

I'd rather we all took a minute to bitch about the placement of 4 and 8 pin CPU power connectors and how the wire is NEVER long enough to route behind the board in any reasonably sized case. v_v That being said, yes, SATA power cables suck, but I see someone recommended using those little short...
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- Post #22
- Oct 30, 2013
- Forum: Power Supplies
Best Wireless AC Adapter?

Hello folks, I decided to bring my home network into the 21st century with all my other technology. I've been putting a new router on the back burner for a couple of years now and am finally lining up what I want to buy. Newegg is having a sale on the Buffalo AC1750 so I'll be picking one of...
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- Thread
- Sep 6, 2013
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Networking
Which Case Should I Buy? NZXT vs Ultra Rouge Full Tower Case

The Phantom is an excellent case, and I would probably recommend it over the others.
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- Post #6
- Aug 30, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
Which Case Should I Buy? NZXT vs Ultra Rouge Full Tower Case

For those prices you might want to consider the following: Corsair 400R http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-400r CM Storm Scout 2 http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-sgc2100gwn1 Both would probably fit your GPU, and are well known cases with some good reviews. Not sure...
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- Post #2
- Aug 29, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
500GB Black or 1TB Blue for OS?

Right but it doesn't figure that I'll probably be able to get that 8350 to 4.4-5GHz, whereas my 920 is going to top out at 4. Yes, tons of games and such, lots of mods which add a lot to file size, and I want to optimize my load times what little I can since I can't go to an SSD yet. For 375$...
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- Post #10
- Aug 25, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
500GB Black or 1TB Blue for OS?

The way I figure instead of 4C/8T I'll be on 8 physical cores and can probably OC the 8350 higher. I'll also have more RAM, a newer board with USB and SATA III which I currently do not have, as well as a hybrid liquid cooler, though my current air cooler is probably pretty close to it as is. I...
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- Post #8
- Aug 25, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
500GB Black or 1TB Blue for OS?

....Yes, I'm aware SSDs are awesome. There's just not room for one in the budget right now. :( I am unable to find any information as to the seek times or read/write of either drive. Can anyone provide or point me in the direction of where to find this information? Any recommendation of an SSD...
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- Post #5
- Aug 24, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
500GB Black or 1TB Blue for OS?

Quick question: I have a WD Caviar Black 500GB (WD500AALS 7200 RPM 32MB Cache, SATA II) and a WD Caviar Blue 1TB (WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache, SATA III) in my current machine. I'll be moving up to an FX-8350 build in the next few days. Would I be correct to assume the Caviar Blue, which...
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- Thread
- Aug 24, 2013
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Memory and Storage
Modding Zune HD?

So as most of you are probably aware anyone looking for a Zune HD has to settle on two things: Its probably used, and you're going to pay through the nose for the higher capacity models. I currently have 2 Zune 32GB 1st gens, and want to upgrade to an HD, which would be all fine and dandy...
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- Thread
- Jul 26, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Mobile Devices
need absolutely silent power supply

As an X650 owner and it being my third SeaSonic, I can tell you anyone questioning the quality of a SeaSonic unit has no business in PC building. They are the top of the line in PSUs, bar none. They have consistent scores across the board, look at any JohnnyGuru review of them, and no one...
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- Post #16
- Dec 29, 2012
- Forum: Power Supplies
Potential New Anandtech Video Card Benchmarking Suite?

As an SC2 player its rather important to me that they keep it in the benchmarks. Its one of the few I look at when comparing similarly performing cards.
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- Post #38
- Oct 17, 2012
- Forum: Graphics Cards
Need 2.1 Desktop Speakers

Greetings all, I'm looking to replace my current set of Dell 2.1 multimedia speakers that I've had since about 2005. They're a bit old, one is only barely standing with a broken base. I'm looking to buy a new 2.1 system as that is my preferred configuration. Using an SB Audigy 2 ZS, main uses...
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- Thread
- Sep 16, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
Is Intel's low-end becoming a worse value for money than it used to be?

I remember buying an E2140 that was 1.6 stock and running it at 3.2. A 100% OC on air for a chip that costed what? 80$ at the time? I don't know if we'll ever see anything like that in the low end again.
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- Post #70
- Jul 25, 2012
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
Top 3 SSD manufacturers

I've been looking at Corsair's Force 3 series and it looks like that's what I'll be buying soon. I think they've been doing pretty well on the SSD front.
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- Post #6
- Jan 18, 2012
- Forum: Memory and Storage
Corsair 650D vs Antec P280

I'd recommend the Fractal R3 personally. Great looking case, quiet, good cable options, and its been reviewed against most 'quiet' design cases and done very well. I was thinking of a P193 myself until I saw the R3, and then when the P280 came out, I still wanted the R3. :P
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- Post #8
- Jan 17, 2012
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
Choice Between Two 6950s

From what I've read the HIS seems to have a better chance. I'm hoping someone who's used either of these might be able to chime in on that.
- ExcaliburMM
- Post #3
- Jan 4, 2012
- Forum: Graphics Cards
Choice Between Two 6950s

Sup Anand, Looking for which one of these two 6950s will A. have a better chance of a 6970 unlock and B. run cooler. A. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161372 B. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150549 I know XFX has something with their model numbers and...
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- Thread
- Jan 4, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Graphics Cards
P280 review is up on the front page

This is why we case mod. :)
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- Post #8
- Nov 17, 2011
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
Least favorite video card of all time?

Worst card I've had was probably an old Radeon 9100 in Dad's Dell. Every card since (GeForce 6800 vanilla, 8800GTS 640MB, 4870 1GB) has been great.
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- Post #18
- Nov 9, 2011
- Forum: Graphics Cards
Skyrim Upgrade

I'd have to go with a new case and possibly get rid of my soundcard to do SLI/CF. So that isn't really preferable.
- ExcaliburMM
- Post #3
- Oct 31, 2011
- Forum: Graphics Cards
Skyrim Upgrade

I know Skyrim isn't out yet and we don't know much about performance on it yet, but I figured I'd ask: Looking to run Skyrim @ Highest settings @ 1080p. i7 920 4GHz / 12GB / 4870 1GB, and obviously the 4870 needs to go and be replaced by something higher. I'd like a 6950 2GB but I don't really...
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- Thread
- Oct 31, 2011
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Graphics Cards
Generally, which laptop brand do you have the most confidence in?

Sony. You pay extra for it, but they do good work.
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- Post #28
- Oct 26, 2011
- Forum: Laptops
Best case ever?

Fractal R3 or NZXT H2 or Antec P193.
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- Post #21
- Sep 6, 2011
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
New Fractal Design cases reach the US

Just wanted to say I love the black/white 2-tone thing they've got going on, from the case accents to the fans. Much better than everything black or worse everything black with blue LEDs.
- ExcaliburMM
- Post #10
- Aug 13, 2011
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
Cooling computer rooms.

In my experience most people wouldn't know what the fuck they were looking at unless he's using very boring/obvious looking cases. I've had people look at my very standard Xigmatek Asguard case and go 'What is that...? Oh its a computer right? Wow didn't notice it without the Dell logo on it.'...
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- Post #26
- Jun 16, 2011
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
[Newegg]G.Skill 4GB DDR3 1600 CL9 1.5v 34$ AC FS

I've had OCZ fail me twice. G.Skill has yet to disappoint.
- ExcaliburMM
- Post #8
- Jun 7, 2011
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
[Newegg]G.Skill 4GB DDR3 1600 CL9 1.5v 34$ AC FS

Hey, great deal on 4GB DDR3 sticks. Item: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231313 Regular price: 40$ Promocode: EMCKDKC22 AC price: 34$ And of course, free shipping makes it sweet. Less than 10$ per GB is usually a good deal on DDR3. Take into account it isn't a value stick with...
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- Thread
- Jun 7, 2011
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
Elegant Case Under $100?

Don't forget the NZXT H2 Black: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146072 White: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146071
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- Post #16
- Jun 4, 2011
- Forum: Cases & Cooling

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