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    Sound Card for Virtual Surround?

    So, after some extensive research, I have come to the conclusion that that virtual 7.1/5.1 surround sound gaming headsets are nothing more than an overpriced stereo headset and a sound card simulating the surround sound. I've used some, and though the quality of the sound was terrible imo, the...
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    CPU Mobo Combo for R9 290

    I'm in the process of building my first gaming computer and just purchased an R9 290. My plan is turning an old HP into a gaming computer piece by piece and when i get to the last piece, reassemble the HP. I originally thought I'd go with the AMD 8350 black edition, but after some extensive...
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    R9 290 GPU with AMD Phenom II X4 820, N-Alvorix-RS880-uATX (Alvorix) motherboard, and Corsair CX500w PSU?

    Ok, Thank you, that is good information, so I will continue with my R9 290 purchase. And in maybe a couple weeks or so upgrade the PSU and CPU, probably just to a 750w or 1000w in case I decide to Crossfire. G So my question to you, is the Phenom 6X 1090T, can this run the 290 without...
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    R9 290 GPU with AMD Phenom II X4 820, N-Alvorix-RS880-uATX (Alvorix) motherboard, and Corsair CX500w PSU?

    For the past few years, I've been a Playstation gamer, PS3 and now PS4, and I've been looking to make the transition into PC gaming for games like Battlefield 4. I have a habit of getting into things and doing things to the max when I get a project, I want a gaming computer that will make me put...