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    [SOLVED] New MOBO for 7600k HELP!

    Well I looked on ebay and got a ASUS STRIX Z270G New Open Box for $42! I will be using it for a year or two before I do my major PC upgrade so I think I got a good deal, I'll also be buying the Silverstone GD09B case as I can use it for my next build too. Thanks for the help!
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    [SOLVED] New MOBO for 7600k HELP!

    Hello all! I've been wanting to upgrade my PC for quite some time now, but it'll have to wait and the first thing I wanted to do was SCALE DOWN. I currently have this huge case and wanted to get into the Fractal Design Core 1100 so I can keep my drive bays and my PSU, but would like a new small...
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    [SOLVED] Cheapest PC upgrade using some of my Parts?

    I would like to reuse some of my current PC parts and go for an upgrade because I have a family member who is willing to buy my old 7th gen hardware from me, so I am going to go for 9th gen if possible. I currently have: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MHTLLJ .. with a 2560x1440 ultrawide...
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    Hard Drive OPTIMIZATION

    Thanks!!
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    Hard Drive OPTIMIZATION

    Hello everyone! So I was browsing the Web and overcame a video from 4 years ago made by NCIX Tech Tips on Optimizing a Hard Drive for performance. I was wondering if this method is still viable for today and if I should use it. A guide on doing so that is more descriptive would be great but I...
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    $300 FUTURE-PROOF Workstation

    Hey everyone! So my aunt is looking to get a cheap workstation pc for work and school, and her budget is around $300. Some future-proof would be good, but its $300. Ideally, a multi-core CPU and a fast hard drive would be great. Being cheap on the case, PSU, and RAM would be fine if it'll allow...
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    3 RAM Sticks in PC!

    Thanks for all the help Satan-IR, I learned some new information about RAM and compatibility and such, but William answered my question the best. It's a little late now, I bought a 3rd 8GB stick and I contacted GIGABYTE to make sure that my motherboard can handle 3 sticks of RAM all in Single...
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    1070 Turbo or 1070 Zotac Mini

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    1070 Turbo or 1070 Zotac Mini

    Which one is better? They are similar in price and want the better one. My case has good airflow and such. Thanks!
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    3 RAM Sticks in PC!

    MERGED QUESTION Question from FlareTech : "Different Ram Capacities in PC" Im looking to upgrade from 16gb of RAM to 24, can I mix in the same RAM thats 2x4gb with my 2x16gb if they have the same specs?
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    Gaming PC Upgrade w/ 1070

    So I am upgrading my PC from a 1060 and have a guy who can give me a Zotac Mini (thats fits my pc color scheme) for $360 USED or I can spend $400 to get a used G1 Gaming or ACX Super Clocked. I have a 2560X1080X Monitor and can already play games maxed at 60fps MOST OF THE TIME, but I was...
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    3 RAM Sticks in PC!

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    3 RAM Sticks in PC!

    First of all, here's my build.: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Xmvd3F I like to Run game servers and such and 16gb of RAM is not good enough for my needs, I also record videos and render in C4D and Photoshop and such. Will my motherboard support 3 Sticks of RAM? I am going to get the same RAM...