Recent content by donpacino

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    Phantom 630, kracken x60, fan config

    just got a phantom 630 and a kraken x60. what would be the optimum fan config? i was thinking using the default case fan setup, and mounting the x60 at the top right below the 200mm fan. then using the two supplied 140mms in a push config. thoughts or advice? note: I know little to nothing...
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    need help with monitor selection

    I am building an $1600 gaming computer. All that is left to purchase is the monitor. for reference for my GPU I am using an NVIDIA 770. I am looking for a monitor in the size range of 22-24 inches. I either want good quality built in speakers (comparable to your average tv) or I will buy...
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    Asus P8Z77-V case vs optional fan

    THANKS!
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    Asus P8Z77-V case vs optional fan

    My apologies. It is the standard model. So the optional is for a dual fan cpu cooler. could I still use it for a case fan, or would the control system act strangely All of the fans in the case are 4 pin. thanks for your response
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    Asus P8Z77-V case vs optional fan

    what is the difference between the case and optional fan headers on this motherboard? I am asking because this board has 3 case fan headers, 1 cpu fan header and 1 optional fan header. My case has 4 fans. If I want to control all the fans with fan expert, will I need to get the pro version of...
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    Help w/ First Build: $2000 gaming

    I am planning on building my first ever PC. I intend to use it for gaming, running computation programs such as MATLAB, watching movies and surfing the web. My desire is to be able to run most RTS games on reasonably high settings for the next few years with a budget of $2200 dollars. also I...