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A while back I got an amazing deal on a HD 5870 1GB for $145. I just sold said video card on eBay, and after shipping and all their fees I have $157 remaining to spend on a new GPU. I didn't really like the HD 5870 due to its lack of full DX11 support, and didn't play DX9 games very well. So for...

Hello all I'm currently in the process of turning my old gaming computer into a HTPC. Here are the parts I currently have: Mobo: ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ Brisbane (2.1GHz) RAM: G.SKILL 2x 1GB DDR2 800MHz I'll probably run into issues where the on-board GPU can't handle...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271 Just got this board myself about a month ago. I must say it's the most stable board I've had in awhile.. just make sure you do a hard CMOS reset (old school jumper) before you first turn it on and update to Bios 1.20. I can do...

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So basically title says it all. Does having a 2hr idle S3 sleeping state lower the life of my computer? The computer going into S3 state is pretty much turning the computer on and off. I know how electronics work and know power cycles degrade equipment (take a light bulb). It would last longer...

Take the HSF off and remove the CPU. Than remove the thermal paste from the CPU and HSF. Re-apply the thermal paste properly by watching this video and be sure to properly install the HSF. If it's a spring loaded push-pin design... tighten the screws in a criss-cross manner to prevent any...

Hmm... Think I'll get the VF1000, take the stock fan off of it, and add a high CF 120mm to it with the help of some zip ties xD. I might very well give 1920x1080 a go but if I don't see any diff between 1080 and 720... I want the extra fps so 720 ftw!! :-]