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    Moving HDD from Windows 7 to new Windows 8.1

    Hi, I'd like to simply yank my hdd from my previous windows 7 computer, and keep all the data when I put it into a new 8.1 build. I looked up a lot, but I didn't really see how this could be done with these particular operating systems.
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    The (not so) age old question: 8gb or 16gb

    Hi, I'm making a PC build, and just about the last thing I need to think about is the RAM. It's a game PC predominantly, but I also like to use things like Photoshop, Flash, perhaps Sony Vegas one day. I casually use these applications to practice drawing with my tablet, though Photoshop can...
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    One last check for my build (for a game PC)

    I'm just being extra cautious before I start laying out the cash for this stuff. I was told my GPU will not be bottlenecked by the rest of the system (such as the motherboard and CPU), but I still have a hint of doubt about it. If anyone could make a first time builder feel more confident in...
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    My planned PC build has been speculated. Any advice I could get?

    Hi, I'm going to be building my first PC. After a bit of building and weighing options, I've got this. Someone told me I should downgrade my GPU, and upgrade my CPU and my motherboard. He said bottlneck issues would happen. Someone else told me the whole thing should be fine. It's for...