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    4K TV as a monitor for work and gaming

    I'm looking for a combo work/gaming monitor and only have room for either a TV or a proper monitor. My work is mostly programming so I'm worried a TV might not display text or colors (I do graphics programming sometimes) properly. I've never used a TV for work so if anyone has input that would...
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    How "future proof" is the x370 Taichi?

    I'm currently finalizing my new build and would like to lower the overall cost. I'm currently thinking of getting the Taichi because I might SLI in the future. I know I could get a B350 then upgrade later, but then I can't get away with buying an OEM version of Windows. So my logic is why not...
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    Help with Motherboard/CPU

    would the x370 taichi be a good choice also?
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    Help with Motherboard/CPU

    Hi all, I'm building a new PC, and I'm stuck on the CPU and MB. I can't decide between a Ryzen 5 and a i5-7500 This is the build (if I went with Intel): PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel - Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ B&H) Motherboard...
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    First time building a PC would, would appreciate some feedback

    Thanks for all the help guys. This is what I have now. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg) CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0...
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    First time building a PC would, would appreciate some feedback

    Whoops, that was an accident. Is 1600 enough or is the difference between 1600 and 2133 large enough?
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    First time building a PC would, would appreciate some feedback

    Is it worth swapping out the AMD for an Intel, or is the performance difference not that noticeable ?
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    First time building a PC would, would appreciate some feedback

    Thanks for the help guys. I need the adapter. The CD drive is there just in case I need it. Haven't used a DVD in years, but you never know.
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    First time building a PC would, would appreciate some feedback

    Hi guys, first timer here. I'm planning on building a PC and have a rough build figured out. I'm mostly going to be using it for gaming/simulations. It's currently going cost me like 1.3k, but I'd like to cut it down to like 1k if possible, so if you guys can suggest any replacements for the...
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    First time building a PC would, would appreciate some feedback

    Hi guys, first timer here. I'm planning on building a PC and have a rough build figured out. I'm mostly going to be using it for gaming/simulations. It's currently going cost me like 1.3k, but I'd like to cut it down to like 1k if possible, so if you guys can suggest any replacements for the...