Recent content by 416Tricks

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    PCI-E Port Issue with USB 3.0 Expasnion Card.

    Hello community, I recently purchased a new USB 3.0 Expansion Card for my new rig as I need the extra ports for flight sim peripherals. I purchased this card from Amazon Canada Linked Here. However when I installed it in the 3rd PCI-E expansion slot my motherboard doesn't detect it. When I...
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    Which Intel Optane 900p SSD would be best?

    I realize that, however I built this PC for one game in particular. Star Citizen. The drive comes with an exclusive ship that I want. I also need a second storage device to run my games off of.
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    Which Intel Optane 900p SSD would be best?

    Hey all, I just built a new gaming rig and want to finish it off with one of Intel’s new Optane 900p SSDs. I am just not sure which one to get? When I say that, I mean in terms of best and fastest connection to my PC. I am currently running a Asus Rog Strix Z370-E motherboard. I also already...
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    Which would you choose?

    Quick question: If price was the same, which would you take? A) 16 GB of 3200 MHz RGB ram or B) 16 GB of 4000 MHz non-rgb Thanks!
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    Opinions on this build?

    Thanks for the tips guys, I have updated the build. Please let me know what you think, I am about ready to order! https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/416Tricks/saved/WFzf8d
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    Opinions on this build?

    Can I ask why this PSU is no good?
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    Opinions on this build?

    Can I get a quick opinion on this parts list please? Also what would be better, an AIO water cooler or the one I included in this list? https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/416Tricks/saved/WFzf8d I am going to be using these parts from my current PC to save some $$$: - EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G1...
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    Fill in the blanks PLEASE! :) "Attempt 3"

    Thanks Lucky, what is your CPU of choice. Also note, I don't own that monitor yet, that is the one I have in mind however.
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    Fill in the blanks PLEASE! :) "Attempt 3"

    Hello community, I have been trying to ask a question but apparently I am not following the correct "format", so here I go again: Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better) Next 30-60 days Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping...
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    Fill in the blanks PLEASE! :)

    Posted, thank you.
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    Fill in the blanks PLEASE! :)

    Hello community, I am going to build myself a new rig for gaming and some light productivity. I currently have an AMD based gaming PC that is past its time. However there are still some great components I want to salvage and use in the new system. Here are the parts I will be keeping and using...
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    The $5000 Canadian Challenge

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    The $5000 Canadian Challenge

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    The $5000 Canadian Challenge