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Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX pro R2.0 GPU: Gigabyte OC'd GTX 770 Windows 8.1 I'm sure that the fan is working just fine as the GPU temps are well under control, but I would like to be able to monitor its activity. Is there any way I can get Speedfan to detect the fan and its speed?

Sorry, I don't think I was clear. Everything will get wiped and it will be a new, fresh install. My question is whether I will be able to install from the upgrade media or if I will have to first install a non-upgrade version of windows first (my copy of XP) before the upgrade media will work...

Of course a clean install is best. Maybe I wasn't clear. My question is whether I can do the clean install straight from the upgrade media on a new motherboard or if I have to install a non-upgrade windows first (my copy of XP) before the upgrade media will work properly.

I've got a computer that originally had XP on it and I've upgraded to windows 7 with upgrade media. I am rebuilding the computer (basically the whole thing) and I got windows 8.1 upgrade media for free from my university. Will I be able to install straight from the windows 8.1 upgrade media on...

I've got a computer that originally had XP on it and I've upgraded to windows 7 with upgrade media. I am rebuilding the computer (basically the whole thing) and I got windows 8.1 upgrade media for free from my university. Will I be able to install straight from the windows 8.1 upgrade media on...

Thanks for the help

I've got a Corsair VS650 PSU and I am having trouble being certain that it will be able to handle a major overhaul of my computer. This is what I plan to build: AMD FX-8350 ASUS M5A99X Pro R2.0 8 GB Gskill memory (2x4) Gigabyte GV-N770OC-2GD 770 Windforce 3x 550 GB 7200rpm HD 120 GB solid state...

I've got a PC that I built a little over three years ago that I think is in need of some upgrades now that Battlefield 4 is out. It runs the game fine on lower settings, but I want it to run better (more frames per second on a higher resolution/quality). What should I start with? This is the...