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    Looking to upgrade laptop finally

    "Ehhhh" It runs the game "decently" when I play in strategic mode, which is 2D glory! If I try to play the game as it was intended to be played, it chuggs very heavily. Processor wise I'm golden. The game actually in terms of turn change and map loading it utilizes all 8 threads. But very...
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    Looking to upgrade laptop finally

    Would this feel like a worthwhile upgrade to you? I'm currently playing on an alienware m14x specs are i7 3610qm GT 650M 8GB RAM Looking to upgrade to a cheap gaming laptop on a black friday deal that has these specs i5 7200U GTX 950M 12GB RAM Price would be $620 + tax. Really don't have...
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    E5-2620 for gaming today?

    I'm inheriting a workstation from my uncle to help with my growing desire to edit videos as well as host many virtual machines for a browser game I play. E5-2620 6core 12thread 2.0ghz 2.5 boost Pairing with GTX 1050 Ti, thoughts?
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    GTX 1050 Ti vs GTX 780?

    I'm able to get a used 780 online for $135 including shipping. Power supply isn't an issue either way, just curious which makes more sense. Resolution is 900p
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    Very cheap 720p/900p gaming build

    I've been tasked with putting together two budget builds for two friends, one games at 720p the other at 900p. Games would include skyrim, civ 6 and low demanding shooters. At $375 I was able to manage the following with both used and new parts i7 3770 8GB DDR3 GTX 590 CX750 (2017) psu 256GB...
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    GTX 690 still good?

    Been putting together a gaming pc with all used components cept the PSU for gaming on 1600x900 monitor. Currently have i7-3770 generic mobo 8GB DDR3 250GB SSD 120GB SSD 1TB HDD PSU will purchase when I know my gpu Windows 10 Home I got a guy on the hook for his GTX 690 2GB for $90. He just...
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    Question for after im done building pc

    If your thermal paste dries, it's time to reapply :p You'll be fine to play immediately once all appropriate updates/drivers are completed
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    How much would you try to sell this system for?

    Sorry if this isn't the correct section for this thread. In order to keep my other thread less cluttered with my original post I thought posing this semi unrelated question elsewhere would be best. How much do you think I could get for this system? I'd be in no real rush to unload it. Intel...
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    Putting together system for sub $4k?

    I'm looking to assemble the parts and purchase for this build by either late tonight or tomorrow morning at the latest if I still have indecision. This will be replacing a very old W3565 + dual GTX 295 quad SLI system we've been using for far too long. Our day to day tasks include very frequent...
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    Best GPU without much of a bottleneck?

    Will I max out games like skyrim and ESO at 1600x900?
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    Best GPU without much of a bottleneck?

    Looking to upgrade my GPU in order to play games comfortably on my 1600x900 monitor. System is as follows Phenom ii x4 945 3GHz(can't OC) 8GB DDR3 250GB SSD 1TB HDD 500W EVGA PSU HD 5770 1GB(replacing) Wondering where the sweet spot might be for performance?
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    which would you choose?

    I have about $400 to work with for getting a gaming PC to push my 1600x900 monitor. I will NOT be able to allocate more funds than this towards the PC. Currently I have a choice between these two towers locally via craigslist. Which would you choose? Neither seller will part their towers out...
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    Worth upgrading yet?

    I'm just wondering if it's worth upgrading my system yet, or do you think I can still scrape by for the next two years or so? Monitor resolution 1600x900 CPU: Intel - Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor Motherboard: Asus - P8H67-M LX Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard Memory: EVGA -...
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    GTX 1050 (ti) or GTX 770?

    Looking to upgrade my GPU in this at the office PC. Specs Phenom ii x4 945 8GB 5770 1GB Either gonna look into a 1050/1050 ti or pick up a 770 2GB on local craigslist for $80, might be able to haggle him lower. Thoughts? Cheaper the better, but not gonna pull the trigger if the 770 isn't...
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    Workstation build suggestions

    I'm looking to put this together tonight and most likely order the parts either later tonight or tomorrow morning. Decided to step my productivity game up majorly. I'm working with a budget of $3600 USD. I mainly use freeCAD and Sculptris for several hours a day, varying per job. I do also do a...