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Which z77 motherboard?

Apparently gtx 700 and 900 require intel me8, and my motherboard didn't get that bios update. Strange thing is that the gpu worked for 6 months until removed from the pci-e slot, and after that pc just wouldn't post with it. Other gpus are working fine, and gtx 970 was sent for rma and they...
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- Post #5
- Apr 19, 2015
- Forum: Motherboards
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Which z77 motherboard?

I need to get a new motherboard, since this one won't work with gtx 970. It's a p67 chipset, b2 revision, which didn't get latest bios updates so I'm stuck with it. These are the only two I can get: 1. Asus p8z77-v lx 2. Asus p8z77-m pro I know that m pro is a mATX motherboard and I don't...
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- Apr 18, 2015
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Motherboards
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Samsung 840 250GB

I got it yesterday and immediately installed it in the laptop and did a fresh install of windows 7. It's blazing fast when compared both to the 1tb 5.4k rpm that was previously in the laptop and 7.2k hdd in my primary pc.
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- Post #12
- Apr 6, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Samsung 840 250GB

I just ordered a Samsung 840 (non pro) 250GB for my laptop, and it's my first SSD so I'm a little skeptical on the TLC NAND matter. Should I avoid frequent downloads, installation of games and so on? What's the point of a 250GB SSD if I'm going to have an OS, a few programs that I use on a daily...
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- Mar 30, 2013
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Intel says flaw in Series 6 Sandy Bridge chipsets

"Intel have discovered a bug that potentially could be a problem somewhere down the line. Although Intel have identified a possibility of some CPU degradation" I've read it somewhere... Could it be true?
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- Post #169
- Jan 31, 2011
- Forum: Motherboards
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Trilemma

Sorry for not responding in the last few days. Well, I ended up getting the 2600 and then replacing it for 2600K this morning 'cause it arrived earlier than it should have, and I consider myself lucky for getting a K cpu at all. Pretty much all of them were reserved in advance and just like...
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- Post #28
- Jan 26, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Trilemma

What's stopping me is that they're out of stock where I'm from, and won't be available for atleast another month. Like I said before, pretty much every single K cpu that arrived was sold on the very same day. I'm not sure it's overspending 'cause that pc is going to be used extensively in the...
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- Post #20
- Jan 21, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Trilemma

Non K chips do overclock, but their oc ability is limited, as in only +4 in multiplier. Which makes 3.8 or 3.9GHz with 2500 and 2600 respectively. Well, I'd be the first to choose saving half of that money, 'cause I know there's no point in wasting $4000 on a pc. Besides, my budget is not even...
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- Post #17
- Jan 21, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Trilemma

Yeah, I know what you mean. But considering that I can't get a K cpu right now, and waiting is, well, not an option, I get to choose between these two. But tell me, if you were upgrading your pc every, let's say, 4 years, wouldn't you want to get pretty much the best you can, without regreting...
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- Post #12
- Jan 20, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Trilemma

Well, I didn't mean "future proof" in that sense, 'cause there are no "future proof" components, as we all know. :) I only meant it as in it would probably last me longer before I need another upgrade, which I fairly believe is true considering that I use photoshop and vegas often, where does...
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- Post #10
- Jan 20, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Trilemma

Well, PSU is kind of an overkill, but there weren't any other PSUs in 650W-750W range. I planned to get a Chieftec 650W/700W (PSH unit, like Corsair) but they were out of stock also. As for Exceleram, it's owned by Mushkin and made in Germany so I guess that quality is decent atleast. I'm still...
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- Post #8
- Jan 20, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Trilemma

I know, and I wanted to get a 2500K/2600K... but like I said, I would need to wait for atleast another month (and they told me to expect them in 20 days, approximately 10 days ago... now it's postponed). First batch of K cpus that arrived was sold in the matter of hours, same day. G.Skill isn't...
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- Post #6
- Jan 20, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Trilemma

The reason why I'm going with non K is 'cause I wouldn't even OC further than 4GHz in the first place. Besides, there's been a shortage of K cpus here and so far I've been told they expect them in shop in mid-february, maybe even later.
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- Post #3
- Jan 20, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Trilemma

I should pick up my rig tomorrow, but there's still time to change something, and therefore I'm in a trilemma... I know, only a day left, and I'm still fighting with myself about the best possible choice. So, choice 1 would be: Intel i7 2600 + CM Hyper 212+ MSI P67A-C45 Exceleram Rippler 2x2GB...
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- Jan 20, 2011
- Replies: 28
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sandybridge Benchmark vs. my old Q6600 *UPDATED*

My Q6600 won't go further than 2.68GHz, how about that? :) Although, I gotta say I'm not really into overclocking so that's why I'm going with an i5 2500. If by any chance I need an overclock, I'll push it to 3.9GHz for 4 cores with a slight bclk increase and multi at 37. Even with a K version I...
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- Post #58
- Jan 18, 2011
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Those who went to Sandy Bridge

Q6600 My SB rig should arrive in the next few days, and I'm sure I'll see a noticeable improvement overall.
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- Post #22
- Jan 17, 2011
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Dilemma

Thanks everyone. I thought it through, and 1.5V seems like a logical choice. :)
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- Post #5
- Jan 14, 2011
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Dilemma

I can't choose between these two dual channel kits: Mushkin Silverine 1600MHz CL9 @ 1.5V Exceleram Rippler 1600MHz CL7 @ 1.65V As far as I know Exceleram is owned by Mushkin, and is developed in Germany, so I'm sure it's quality is top notch just as Mushkin's. Basically, I wouldn't be in this...
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- Jan 14, 2011
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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2500/2600 ram

G Skill isn't available in my country, and newegg is not an option. I can only find 1600MHz at 1.6V, 1600MHz at 1.65V and 2250MHz at 1.7V... EDIT: there's also 1333MHz at 1.5V but without a heatsink. EDIT2: I've also found on intel's site a datasheet that says pretty much the same thing about...
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- Post #7
- Jan 14, 2011
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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2500/2600 ram

Basically, I've read somewhere that 2500/2600 non K versions won't be able to use faster ram speeds than 1333MHz. How come? I thought K and non K versions are the same apart from unlocked multiplier and different gpu.
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- Jan 14, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Msi or Asus for P67

Forgot to mention, I already ordered 2500K from a shop in my city, so that deal doesn't mean anything to me, altough it sounds awesome. Now I only need to pick a mobo between those two I mentioned before.
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- Post #14
- Jan 9, 2011
- Forum: Motherboards
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Msi or Asus for P67

Same dilemma, MSI P67A-C45 vs ASUS P8P67. I know that P8P67 is overall a better mb, and they're even not in the same price range (msi is 35-40 euros cheaper where I'm from). Is the difference between these two really worth 40 euros, or should I just go the msi way 'cause I would not even use the...
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- Post #12
- Jan 9, 2011
- Forum: Motherboards

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