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Max current per molex string?

Hi, I have a computer I'm tinkering with for some hobby cryptomining. My old gaming rig has a Corsair CMPSU-750TX PSU (single 12V rail @ 62A, 750W total). For my desired end state with 4x GPUs (3 of which will be on molex powered risers), I happen to be one PCIE 6pin short. To do this, I would...
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- Jul 25, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Need some advice on setting up NAS

Hi all, I would like to set up a NAS for backup purposes and would like some advice. Here is my current network setup: Cable modem for internet access Asus RT-N16 as main router/Wifi Router is wired into 3 main house PCs (HTPC laptop, work laptop, gaming desktop) Also have an older...
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- Jul 1, 2016
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Networking
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Mini ITX build - VR ready? value?

So I've decided to remake this build as mATX (although my new case could still technically mount mITX, I don't see much point) I upgraded the CPU from i5 6600 to i7 6700K and went up one tier in GPU from 970 to 980. From what I've read/watched on this case, airflow can be tricky even with...
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- Post #17
- Feb 3, 2016
- Forum: Computer Building
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Mini ITX build - VR ready? value?

Haha. I'm using a Radeon HD 6950...does not belong in my new computer :) Let's say I went all out an got a 6600K. I found a low profile heatsink/fan called the Cooler Master GeminII M4. I'd be adding another ~30W of TDP to the case but a better quality cooler vs stock (or is it true that the K...
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- Post #14
- Jan 31, 2016
- Forum: Computer Building
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Mini ITX build - VR ready? value?

Yeah, I'm kind of torn. I really want to stick to a small form factor but not compromise on GPU performance. Is the GTX 970 the most powerful card that might be good for a small case? I thought the R9 Nano was intriguing but then started reading about coil whine...
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- Post #7
- Jan 30, 2016
- Forum: Computer Building
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Mini ITX build - VR ready? value?

Hmm. I get that space is at a premium on mini ITX boards, but if these M.2 SSDs are so heat sensitive, why put the slot on the back of the motherboard if 90% of people have no airflow there?
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- Jan 30, 2016
- Forum: Computer Building
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Mini ITX build - VR ready? value?

Hi, I'm looking to build a new gaming PC. My current rig is pretty old, so when Fallout 4 came out and I was below minimum specs, I decided it was time to get something new (By the way, it's still playable on medium settings even below min specs). I'm in a kind of wait-and-see regarding...
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- Jan 29, 2016
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Computer Building
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Rough performance boost from upgrading?

Hey, just wanted to let you know I got a 256GB SSD (Samsung 840), and have reinstalled win7 and my most used programs/games on it. Definitely notice the difference.
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- Post #26
- May 7, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Rough performance boost from upgrading?

After a little more research, I see that my current motherboard only supports SATA II (3 Gb/s) instead of SATA III (6 GB/s). I see that SATA III is backwards compatible, but will notice any real-world performance loss by not having SATA III? Thanks
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- Post #22
- May 1, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Rough performance boost from upgrading?

On the topic of my media HDDs, since these drives have been in my computer since 2009, if I'm going to be getting an SSD upgrade, should go ahead and replace the drives too? Is 4 years asking for a drive failure?
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- Post #20
- May 1, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Rough performance boost from upgrading?

Okay, that is an easy process. By the way, I found an older (windows XP era) Anandtech benchmark for RAID0 in gaming/productivity type applications and Anand found negligible performance increase for real world applications. So I'll probably just leave the drives independent.
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- Post #17
- May 1, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Rough performance boost from upgrading?

Okay that's good to know about the license. I looked up my motherboard and chipset specs and it looks like it supports ACHI for SSDs and has an integrated RAID controller (we'll see). The only thing I'm unfamiliar with is putting the O/S on a new drive. Usually I just build completely new PCs...
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- Post #15
- May 1, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Rough performance boost from upgrading?

If I wanted to install an SSD on my existing computer, would windows 7 still recognize it at the "same" for license purposes? I have a legal ISO of windows 7 laying around on a memory stick somewhere, but I know for license purposes if you change too many components of your computer it no longer...
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- Post #12
- May 1, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Rough performance boost from upgrading?

Games right now: Skyrim, BF3, D3, dwarf fortress (hey, it can be a resource hog too), metro 2033, various steam games. Actually, my games aren't bothering me that much...pretty good performance from everything on max or near max graphics settings. General computer performance is starting to...
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- Post #3
- Apr 30, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Rough performance boost from upgrading?

Hi, My desktop is getting a little dated, and I was wondering what kind of percentage increase in performance I could expect from upgrading to the latest hardware. Here is what I'm running now: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit Nehalem/Bloomfield Core i7 920, 2.6Ghz /w stock fan ASUS P6T X58...
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- Apr 30, 2013
- Replies: 26
- Forum: Computer Building
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Worth the effort to upgrade vista to 7?

I'm running Vista home premium 64 on my home gaming machine. Through school, I could get an upgrade to win7 pro64 for about 70$, which is pretty reasonable compared to retail. I don't have any complaints about vista right now...few stability issues, pretty fast, runs my games. My only concern is...
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- Feb 12, 2012
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Need game suggestions for old laptop behind firewall

Oh, it's not that old. It's a dell E6400 (2.5 Mhz core 2 duo), 2 GB of ram. Just no graphics to speak of. Your standard corporate laptop.
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- Post #6
- Apr 22, 2011
- Forum: PC Games
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Need game suggestions for old laptop behind firewall

Hello, I've got a couple weeks of downtime at work, and I'm itching for a good game to play. I tried logging into my Steam account to play Super Meat Boy, but I'm pretty sure my company's intranet is blocking the ports for Steam, so I can't login. I'm also playing some Neptune's Pride...
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- Apr 20, 2011
- Replies: 7
- Forum: PC Games
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Crysis 2 Retail Benchmarked

As for FPSes, maybe I'll wait until DNF comes out. Graphics wise, probably nothing special. Storyline hilarity? Loads.
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- Post #55
- Mar 22, 2011
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Switching from NV to ATI ... best way to replace drivers?

Thanks guys
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- Post #12
- Mar 18, 2011
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Switching from NV to ATI ... best way to replace drivers?

So, if I were to add something to these instructions: Uninstall nVidia drivers. Reboot into safe mode. Run driver sweeper and clear out any nVidia remnants: http://www.guru3d.com/category/driversweeper/ [Pull graphics card, install new graphics card] Reboot. Install Catalyst drivers...
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- Post #4
- Mar 17, 2011
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Switching from NV to ATI ... best way to replace drivers?

Hey, In a couple weeks I'll be swapping out my old GF260 for a 6950 (that is, if I can fit the damn thing in my case). I was wondering--what is the best way to uninstall my NVidia display drivers and install the catalyst drivers so that there won't be any driver conflicts? Is windows...
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- Mar 17, 2011
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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DDR3 1600 & i7 920?

Hi, I'm building a new rig with a i7 920, Asus P6T regular mobo, and 6GB DDR3 1600 ram. I know that the base frequency for this chipset is 1333 MHz. I was reading a review of my motherboard and they said that higher memory frequencies are locked unless you have the extreme edition CPU...
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- Mar 10, 2009
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Memory and Storage

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