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Significance of higher memory speed vs higher CPU speed in two macbook models?
I am planning to buy a MacBook Pro within the next couple of weeks, but I'm stuck between two models. One is the older MacBook Pro 15-inch (base 2.2 GHz i7) starting at $1899.00, and the other is the newer MacBook Pro 15-inch (base 2.6 GHz i7, 256GB SSD, w/ touchbar) starting at $2249.00. If I... -
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Not sure if RAM is causing this problem
A few months ago I upgraded by motherboard to an ASUS Z170-A, and I made the dumb mistake of not realizing my DDR3 RAM wouldn't work with it. So the night of installing it I made an emergency rush to Best Buy and bought 16 GB (2x8GB) PNY Anarchy DDR4 RAM. From what I've read online it's supposed... -
Upgrading from AMD to an i5 or i7 to overclock, but clueless on motherboard options
As the title says I have hardly any knowledge of motherboards or what makes them perform well. The system I'm using now I built on a budget with an AMD FX 6300 CPU on an ASRock 960GM/U3S3 Motherboard (very much a 'budget board' from what I've been told) with Windows 7 OEM. I am now looking to...- brad3n
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Getting a new mobo, question about Windows OEM (for refurbished PCs) compatibility
I am currently using a PC I built on a budget with an AMD FX 6300 CPU and an ASRock 960GM/U3S3 Motherboard with my Windows 7 OEM. I am now looking to upgrade to either an i5 or an i7 CPU, meaning I will need a new motherboard, which then means I will need a new copy of Windows. I am seeing some...- brad3n
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My best option for case fans?
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