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Computer won't turn on (at times)

Hi, today my cat accidentaly turned off my computer by jumping on the power button. Windows shut down normally. I tried turning it back on right after but it wouldn't start. I remembered the same thing also happened the last time I turned it off, like a half a year ago. The hardware guy told...
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- Oct 26, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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Will this case be good enough?

Thanks guys, I changed my order to HAF (932), this should do! :)
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- Post #5
- Feb 3, 2011
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Will this case be good enough?

I'm still confused. Are you saying the airflow to one of the cards is gonna be crap no matter what I do or does adding fans help with that? For example would bigger case+fans vs smaller(current) case+fans make a difference? From what I see in the picture the cards would barely fit and that...
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- Post #4
- Feb 3, 2011
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Will this case be good enough?

Hey, I just ordered all parts for my new machine which are: cpu: i5-2500K, mobo: asus P6P67 PRO psu: corsair TX750 ram: 8gb random 1600mhz 1.5V gpu: 2 x HD 6970 case: Antec 600 edit: one 1TB disk and one 60GB SSD for now but possibly more in future I don't plan to overclock, atleast not right...
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- Feb 3, 2011
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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help me choose a MB

you definately want to buy P67 and not H67. If you are going with one video card only I suggest something like Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3 or Asus P8P67
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- Jan 30, 2011
- Forum: Motherboards
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x8/x8 vs x16/x16

Hey, I'm building a new comp and because I'm kinda of a beginner I'm having trouble picking my motherboard. (specs: i5-2500K, 2x Radeon HD 6970) The two boards I'm comparing are Gigabyte's GA-P67A-UD4 and UD7. My question is: Is the difference between x8/x8 and x16/x16 PCIe worth paying...
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- Jan 30, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Motherboards
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What kind of PSU and Mobo for 6970 XFire?

Hey guys! So i'm builiding a new machine with i5-2500k CPU. I was gonna go with GA-P67-UD3 mobo and a Corsair TX650W PSU mostly because of my budget. But since I'm planning to have 2x 6970 XFire pretty soon (just one at the start) I'm wondering if those 2 aren't good enough? I realise I probably...
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- Jan 26, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Recommendations for my new gaming build (i5-2500)

Thanks guys, you've been real helpful. I got my build now :)
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- Post #16
- Jan 24, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Recommendations for my new gaming build (i5-2500)

40GB OCZ costs the same as 64GB Crucial but I guess speed > size here?
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- Post #13
- Jan 24, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Recommendations for my new gaming build (i5-2500)

Ah, It's already 24th here(there too now!) so I was a bit confused :oops: 6870 cost over $300 here and 6950 is way over $400 :)
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- Post #12
- Jan 24, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Recommendations for my new gaming build (i5-2500)

CPU: i5-2500k MBO: GA-P67-UD3 PSU: Corsair VX 550W (too crappy? kinda cheap) case: Cooler Master Centurion 690II RAM: 2x2GB of cheap KINGSTON 1333 1.5V CL9 (too crappy?) GPU: Sapphire(does it matter which) Radeon HD 6970 1GB disk: Samsung 1TB F3 DVDR: Samsung with LS = 890€ at a random...
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- Post #10
- Jan 24, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Recommendations for my new gaming build (i5-2500)

Yeah, I'm probably buying at a local store for warranty purposes but the prices are about the same all over EU. None of the site I use are in english to give an example though.:oops: 25th of? I don't think I can afford a 570 since it cost like $520 here. Any idea how much the 560 will cost...
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- Post #8
- Jan 23, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Recommendations for my new gaming build (i5-2500)

1. What my PC will be used for. mostly gaming and multitasking, some video encoding 2. What country I will be buying my parts from. EU 3. What my budget is. 700-900 (but could even go up to 1000 if suggested) i guess that equals about $700-900 worth in US since items cost more here 4...
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- Jan 23, 2011
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Computer Building
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H67 or P67

Hey, another beginner here... I'm buying a new computer and I'm trying to get a very decent gaming machine for as little as possible. These are the specs I've decided on so far: processor: i5 2500 graphics: sapphire radeon 6850 1gb RAM: kingston 2x2GB DDR3-1333 Now my questions are: 1) Can I...
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- Post #12
- Jan 23, 2011
- Forum: Motherboards

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