Recent content by dennisdliu

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    GTX 970>1070 upgrade, is it too early?

    Good morning. Thank you for the reply. I actually have done something incredibly stupid. While building my PC I did not realize I did not insert my RAM sticks properly preventing them from working in dual channel mode (Z170G45 MSI mobo is not color-coated). Relocating my DDR4 RAM into #1 and #3...
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    GTX 970>1070 upgrade, is it too early?

    Hello all. I am current a GTX-970 user. Playing in 2560-1080 on ultra/high in most games with occasional FPS drops below 60 on some maps (large operations with full server usually).  Anyone in my situation and bebating whether to sell GTX970 while still can get 200+ for used card and upgrade to...
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    Is this a trusted company to buy windows from?

    Hey. Sorry for late reply, I was wondering about the same thing. According to the MS Pinpoint DQDirect is listed as a "solution provider". The MS contact info seems to match the DQDirect contact on their site. It also has 17 total reviews with 4.5/5 rating. So it's seems legit...
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    Creating W-10 USB from Windows 7 key?

    Thank you for the answer. Seems like I have a choice of buying Win10y and activating it via USB installation on new PC. But as Petrossa mentioned, activation of Win10 installation using a Win7 key if it may work may save 40-50$. Is there a documented instance of someone being successful in this...
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    Creating W-10 USB from Windows 7 key?

    Hello everyone. I wasn't able to find an answer. I am currently running a PC on Windows Vista, I am building a brand new PC, however, the case that I have doesn't have optical drive (NZXT 440 case), and I don't want to buy external drive, as I am looking to re-use a lot of my old parts as they...
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    Plz help w/compatability of new system build

    Hello, I'm upgrading to a new motherboard and a CPU, hoping to leave all other components the same. Will someone please help me and tell me if the components will be compatible? -ASUS Hero VI LGA 1150 Z87 -4820K or 4770K (haven't decided yet) -Sapphire Radeon HD 7990 -G.SKILL Ripjaws Series...
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    Plz advice on SLI'ing GTX570s

    Link for the motherboard I plan to get: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130500R
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    Plz advice on SLI'ing GTX570s

    Hello, I'm an owner of a semi-upgraded Dell 435MT with the following specs: CPU i7 920 (2.6Ghz), 16GB DDR3 RAM, GTX570 Twin Frozr II, Corsair 750W PSU, Windows Vista 64bit Pro I wanted to upgrade my LGA1366 stock Dell motherboard to a newer one in order to be able to OC my current CPU to like...
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    Motherboard upgrade for i7 920 CPU (Dell 435MT)

    Hello, I have semi-upgraded stock Dell 435MT desktop with an i7 (920) CPU. The original motherboard won't allow me to do any overlocking, so I managed to find new mid-range quality 1366 MSI motherboard (MSI LGA 1366, ATX Motherboard X58A-GD45) which will cost me around 140$ bucks. Here is what...
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    Hyper 212P Cooler Master and Dell435MT motherboard

    TigerJay, I don't have access to my PC right now, but I plan on getting it back in the next month or so. If I end up getting it earlier, I will def post pics.