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    Question Trustworthy GPU reviews (until AT resumes)?

    The last time I bought a GPU (RTX 2060) was 2019 back when AT was still doing GPU reviews, and AT has always been my go-to site. Obviously, GPU reviews haven't been happening here lately. I read the thread from October and I'm not trying to re-open speculation as to when/if AT will resume GPU...
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    Oh crap (How bad is it if you drop your PSU?)

    Thank you all for the advice, I appreciate it! I did hear a small rattle in the PSU after the fall and shook out some black grit - hopefully just dust, but I may have missed some particles. A few hours later I shook it again and there was still a tiny rattle - this time I put a cloth down and...
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    Oh crap (How bad is it if you drop your PSU?)

    Any thoughts? :) I thought I had secured my PSU to my case before tilting it up to a vertical position, and forgot that I had unscrewed it earlier that day to reposition. It fell maybe two and a half feet and hit with a really loud bang, despite hitting the carpet. I'd previously used the PSU...
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    How to choose a waterblock?

    I admit I'm wondering the same thing (although the links master_shake_ posted are very helpful). I recall -- again, this was from 7+ years ago -- that people used to argue a lot over not only which was the best waterblock, but which waterblock was best for a given processor. Not endorsing that...
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    How to choose a waterblock?

    Just for the CPU, thank you for asking (and I clarified the original post). At some point I'm sure I'll have the same question for GPUs but that's a project I'm planning to save for the summer!
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    How to choose a waterblock?

    I'm just starting to plan my first-ever loop and would be very grateful for any advice on how to choose a CPU (i7-6700k) waterblock. Are there reliable sites for reviews and testing of blocks (or radiators/pumps for that matter), that the gurus here would recommend? I have done some googling...
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    Where to go for up to date build suggestions?

    Thanks again for all the extra advice Ken (and Syran and piasa)! I've tweaked a little bit: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7KbVgs * Asus mobo, for the amplifier, but not fully decided (need to read up and would love to save money here if I can also get an amp) * GTX 970 for now, based entirely on...
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    Where to go for up to date build suggestions?

    Thanks Ken, thanks Syran. I've got the SSDs in RAID 0; I started off with a single drive and wanted more capacity, and it seemed like a good solution. I'm not sure I'm getting a noticeable speed benefit from the RAID but its been working out well practically. Syran, I live in Boston actually...
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    Where to go for up to date build suggestions?

    Thank you both and I'm sorry I missed the questionnaire! AnandTech has always been my go-to place for advice since I did my first build 10 years ago but I feel greedy/selfish asking for too much advice, at least until I've read up enough to have something meaningful to contribute back. I...
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    Where to go for up to date build suggestions?

    I'm starting to plan an overhaul of my now 6 year old system. I noticed AnandTech hasn't recently done a recommended system build article, and while the sticky thread in this forum was a great starting point, I'm aiming to go a little higher end. Any websites or guides that people here...
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    SSDs in RAID - disk volume size

    I just got a pair of the Samsung EVOs and am setting them up to run in RAID 0. I understand that for optimal performance, I should leave 15-25% of the space unformatted, but I don't 100% understand why and therefore I'm not sure the best way to do it, or if the method even matters: * When I...
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    OS/Boot HDs running off a PCI SATA controller?

    Thanks for this advice. I was actually thinking of getting a 6GB/s SATA controller; there are two port adapters available for about $40, which is pricey.. but it means that I can upgrade the hard drives now to SATA v3 drives and get a noticeable (?) improvement, and can switch them to run off...
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    OS/Boot HDs running off a PCI SATA controller?

    I'm currently running my OS off two 64gb SATA 3.0 Intel SSDs in Raid 0, connected directly to my motherboard's controller. I'm starting to hit capacity and am thinking up jumping up to a larger pair of drives (also in RAID 0). If I buy newer SATA 6.0 SSDs, and a PCI SATA 6.0 controller, will...
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    Any upcoming Android phones to be excited about?

    I'm on Verizon, and almost upgraded my Incredible to the Galaxy Nexus, but the quality of the camera was a little disappointing. Possibly its just an irrational desire on my part to have something that beats the iPhone in every category, but there don't seem to be any ultra high res screens +...
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    Best stand-alone, no-install browser?

    Sorrt if I lack the technical language to describe what I'm looking for! For entirely sympathetic reasons (my opinion, of course), I want to use a modern browser on my office computer, which currently only has IE 7. One of my favorite entertainment sites (http://dominion.isotropic.org/ -- its...
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    23" 120hz IPS screen being released. Maybe!

    It's all a matter of preference. I think I'd prefer better response time and TN. But for people who want the best possible image/color quality, comparing a TN to an IPS is like comparing a garbage truck to a BMW. Do I have that right, IPS guys? :)
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    23" 120hz IPS screen being released. Maybe!

    I've seen folks into (or curious about) 3D gaming rave about the need for an IPS display. Doing some searching today, I found some hot news about a new display from LG: http://www.lgdisplay.com/lgdhp/eng/pr/newsView.dev?seq=3641 Essentially, LG is claiming to have produced a mass market...
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    Using WHS as a remote back up server - possible?

    Apologies if this is the wrong forum for this question, I wasn't sure where to put it. I'm planning out a Windows Home Server box, primarily to use as a backup server. My parents live a few towns over, and I thought that for security/redundancy purposes, I might do an initial backup over a...
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    3D Gaming - State of the Market? Advice?

    I think there's a different kit made for 3D TV that might be at a different price point and have more glasses.. the $180 kit ($200 retail, but $20 at newegg) is just a single pair but is meant for sitting at a PC.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814998033 Since you're likely...
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    3D Gaming - State of the Market? Advice?

    I didn't see anything in the forums the past couple of weeks and thought I'd start a thread asking for any advice or updates on 3D gaming. I'm thinking ahead to Christmas and my tax refund and thinking that this might be the next big upgrade for me. I'm just starting to research this! *...
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    Unexpected RAID issue - help!

    Thanks guys. Campy - I was definitely getting the message because my RAID failed to boot, so the computer was trying to boot off the storage drive instead, which doesn't have an OS :/ RebateMonger - that's the weird thing, I've never actually used that eSata port before! I can't figure...
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    Unexpected RAID issue - help!

    I'm fending off panic and hoping someone here might be able to share advice! A few months ago put two SSDs in RAID0 to make a boot drive. For my experience level, it was tricky buy I got it to work. In the process, I happened to disconnect a couple of back up drives that I rarely use. Fast...
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    Super noob question - sub woofer hookups

    Years ago, for reasons I still don't understand, my dad bought a very powerful sub woofer. I just ended up with it this afternoon and -- since I know virtually nothing about audio systems -- was hoping I could get a little help hooking it up! It's a self powered/integrated amp model, a...
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    Raiding two Intel X25-M 80gb - good idea?

    Thanks again (and again) Mesa. I'm sorry I keep having new questions :-) I hope I can impose on you one more time! If the HPA is cleared out, I get that that will effectively wipe the drive perfectly. Will this also clear out the the SSD's tracking of wear & tear? I am groping a little...
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    Raiding two Intel X25-M 80gb - good idea?

    Thanks again for the expert info, Mesa! I expect I am regularly going to exceed 60% usage of my Intel RAID array, so maybe I will bump spare area up to 25% and hope that's enough to prevent noticable slowdowns. One (last?) question for you if you are feeling generous. In the absence...
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    Raiding two Intel X25-M 80gb - good idea?

    You could be right, I'm certainly no expert. The explanations I have read elsewhere are that the controller does, in fact, use all free space as spare space. However, in the absence of TRIM working, the controller might confuse any space that you have ever used (and not secure erased) as being...
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    Raiding two Intel X25-M 80gb - good idea?

    Hey, thanks for the tip! Just to clarify one thing.. the way that I would increase the spare area on the disk would be to simply set the volume size to smaller than the maximum? And the controller will automatically use the unformatted area as spare? I'm happy to give up an extra 13% or...
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    Raiding two Intel X25-M 80gb - good idea?

    This is sort of a bump, but I thought it was worth it before I pull the trigger in a couple of days. It really sounds as if I don't need to worry too much about performance degradation do to not (technically) having TRIM, assuming I raid two 80GBs. On the flip side of things.. Does anyone know...
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    Raiding two Intel X25-M 80gb - good idea?

    Thanks (to everyone) for the advice above. It sounds as if RAIDing actually won't result in a significant performance loss due to TRIM not being active. I'm not really after crazy benchmark numbers, I just want a speedy system for actual usage. A single 160 GB has the speed I want, but...
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    Raiding two Intel X25-M 80gb - good idea?

    It looks from a quick peek at NewEgg that I can get two X25-M 80GB drives for just about the same price as one 160 GB. I read the earlier article about RAIDing the 40 GB drives and getting outstanding performance. Is this a good idea for the 80s? I'm currently using a G1 Intel 80GB for my...
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    PC lighting - software control?

    Does anyone know of any solutions to control PC lighting via a software control panel? I'm thinking of adding a little bling in terms of maybe some cathode or LCDs in and under my case. A friend has a Dell desktop, one of the fancier ones, which has a neat control panel where you can change...
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    High-end sound card recommendations? (XFi or..?)

    Hey, Thanks Skully! That's extremely helpful. I'm really torn right now between the options.. I still haven't found anything conclusive, but I think the Fatal1ty does NOT have a headphone amp. So that narrows the choices to: * Auzentech Forte (X-Fi). For some reason the fact that this...
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    High-end sound card recommendations? (XFi or..?)

    I recently posted pleading for advice on headphones, and now I'm doing it again for sound cards.. I can't say enough how grateful I am for the free advice folks have been giving me! I'm going to be purchasing a high-end PC headset (or, low end Hi-Fi set, more exactly) - probably the...
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    Help with gaming headphones/amps - mid range solution?

    Thanks to everyone for the feedback above, I really appreciate it! I feel like I understand the issues a lot better. This of course has just led to new questions :-) I am definitely looking to get headphones with an integrated mic. I have a separate mic right now and it drives me nuts...
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    Help with gaming headphones/amps - mid range solution?

    I've spent the last hour and a half poking around trying to pick a good mid- or middle-high range gaming headset, and I've ended up better educated -- but more confused -- than when I started. I am looking for a headset that will both give me a competitive edge in FPS and make the game sound...
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    GoGamer Sale - some awesome deals

    Reposting from SlickDeals, all credit to the OP: http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1914350&p=28192642#post28192642
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    Homeserver Mobo - Atom 330 or D510?

    Thanks Zap! I did notice that, about the SATA ports. I currently have a relatively small amount of data, so my thinking is that I'll hook up two 1 TB drives, raid or mirror them, and that 1 TB of data should be enough for at least a year, maybe more. If I ever need additional storage, I...
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    Homeserver Mobo - Atom 330 or D510?

    I'd be grateful for any suggestions here! I'm building a simple WHS box, not going to be used as an HTPC although I might in a limited way stream some media. I was originally looking at the Intel Atom 330 mobo/cpu combo. Some searching on Newegg turned up a handful of equivalently...
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    Any 4 bay (3.25") mATX / Home Server cases?

    I'm looking to build a home server box and would love to get one that has four internal bays. I'm basically trying to replicate the great HP Mediasmart/Acer Easystore home server boxes. (I understand these have been on sale lately, but those sales seem to have ended and I can't quite justify...
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    Grateful for any suggestions on a WHS home server box

    I've always gotten terrific advice from these forums and feel guilty asking for more, but I'd be really grateful for any suggestions/tips on a WHS home server box I'd like to build. I've built a couple of gaming systems in the past but this will be my first time doing something small and...
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