Recent content by bmanley

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    How can I install Windows 8.1 from an iso?

    I am running Linux Ubuntu and all the bootable USB programs that are capable of making a Windows USB simply don't work for me. I have a product key, and an ISO. How can I install it?
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    My First PC Build

    If you must use AMD, the FX 8350 would be sufficient for gaming, and easily overclocked.
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    Is this ram any good, or is it outdated?

    I have 2 4GB kits of Corsair Dominator CMP4GX3M2A1600C9 that I originally intended for gaming, but as my build is getting closer to completion and looking at the release date for this particular ram, I've been a little worried as to will it be sufficient for gaming. Will this ram do good with...
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    Good processor for gaming?

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    Good processor for gaming?

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    Good processor for gaming?

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    Good processor for gaming?

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    Good processor for gaming?

    I bought an MSI 970A-G43 on eBay for a reasonable price without reading up on it first. I was planning to get a FX-8350, but i read that it "tends to catch fire" when using the motherboard I got. Can I use this processor if its watercooled? or will that make a difference? if not, what processor...
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    NZXT Phantom 410 Questions

    1. Yes, one of the three fans comes with an LED. The red one comes with a blue led, and i don't know about the others. 2. The GPU slots in the back do not pop in and out. They are secured with a thumb screw and you can put them in and out as you please. 3. I haven't had any issues with mine. 4...
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    Suggestions on my rig?

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    Suggestions on my rig?

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    Suggestions on my rig?

    PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/s4BGnQ Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/s4BGnQ/by_merchant/ CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($169.00 @ Amazon) Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg) Memory: Corsair XMS3...