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    [SOLVED] Buying a 1660 Super - which variant to get?

    Oh wierd, here are the cards: MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X 6GB GDDR6 1830 MHz Boost Clock, 14 Gbps Memory Speed PCI-E x16, DisplayPort x 3, HDMI 2.0b x 1 GTX 1660S GAMING X GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6G GDDR6 1845 MHz Boost Clock, 12000 MH Memory Clock PCI-E 3.0, HDMIx1, DPx3...
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    [SOLVED] Buying a 1660 Super - which variant to get?

    Hi I am going to order a 1660 Super which just came out. I do realize that variants are virtually identical with price range difference of about 30$. https://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_557_559&item_id=151332...
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    Please critique choice of parts for lightweight video editing pc

    Hi I haven't follow hardware in a long time and since my requirements are pretty low I was hoping someone can help me pick decent parts for the job. What I need: computer that runs fast, multitasks easily, and handles Camtasia video editing without issue, and handles a 30' monitor or dual...
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    FAST computer, now lagging every single game. Overheating?

    Hey brother just installed it, works like a dream around 30 degrees. Thanks again.
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    FAST computer, now lagging every single game. Overheating?

    THANK YOU FOR THIS. Can't imagine the hours I'd spend getting this info myself coming from a position of knowing jack shit. <3
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    FAST computer, now lagging every single game. Overheating?

    Hey man I can't overemphasize how helpful this is, you rock! I checked for my mobo and will order the 212 tommorow.
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    FAST computer, now lagging every single game. Overheating?

    Cypher, thanks for the info. Turns out I have http://www.asetek.com/desktop/oem-cpu-coolers/510lc/. I've looked into a few recommendations for exactly my processor and a few threads mention 212 EVO. How do I make sure it's compatible do they have 'rating' like power supplies depending on your...
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    FAST computer, now lagging every single game. Overheating?

    Hey guys thank you for the response. I've shut down my system when I read the post. Me and my dad removed the Heatsync (some kind of watercooling system how do I find out the exact make?) and spread out the contact paste a bit more and reattached it. This is the temp of the CPU and video card...
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    FAST computer, now lagging every single game. Overheating?

    Hey guys, I bought a computer about a year ago to do basic video editing and have never come to maxing it's capacity. Yes I know the video card isn't amazing but it's optimized for editing and I've NEVER had games lag even on max settings. Recently anything I launch I get a lag spike every 5...