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    [SOLVED] New build I need some help with choosing which PCI slots to use

    Hello, I currently have the ASUS ROG STRIX X570-E GAMING motherboard. I also have one M.2 storage, 32GB RAM (16GB x 2), EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 ULTRA gpu, and the Elgato HD60 PRO PCIe capture card. Is there a certain M.2 slot I should choose over the other? Which PCI slots would be the best? Also...
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    [SOLVED] New build with Lian Li case - Thoughts on replacing the stock fans? :)

    "the lancool ii mesh performance comes with 2x140mm ".... wow im a moron. thanks for pointing that out LOL omg. "If you dont care about rgb, why get corsair ll120s?".... whenever I lookup "good replacement fans for stock" or something similar, that is the one that always seems to come up and...
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    [SOLVED] New build with Lian Li case - Thoughts on replacing the stock fans? :)

    Hello! I'm doing new build. I didn't think about this earlier.... I just got the Lian Li Lancool-II-Mesh-Performance case. It comes with 2 120mm fans in the front (it can hold 3 120mm fans there though) and 1 exhaust fan. I don't care about RGB whatsoever... I was thinking about changing them...
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    [SOLVED] Been sitting on parts waiting for a 3080...

    Hello, I've purchased everything I need for my new build in August. I've been waiting for a 3080 (EVGA) to become available so I can finish the build. I've been on EVGA's auto notify since early September and still haven't got an email yet. I contacted EVGA and they said they get 1000's in a...
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    [SOLVED] Any Suggestions on These EVGA 3080's I Should Buy?

    Thank you for the info and help!!! It is much appreciated :)
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    [SOLVED] Any Suggestions on These EVGA 3080's I Should Buy?

    Nice! Thank you looks good! Went to add it to my auto notify list... guess I already added it in mid Sept. Do you have any thoughts about water cooling the GPU?
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    [SOLVED] Any Suggestions on These EVGA 3080's I Should Buy?

    Hello, I am building another PC and pretty much have everything so far. ------------------------------------------ CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 3950x 3.5 GHz MOBO: ASUS ROG Strix X570-E RAM: G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 **btw i've been on the EVGA waiting list for all the models...
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    Question ASUS X570-E ROG Strix Gaming AMD vs GIGABYTE X570 AORUS Master - can't decide :(

    Hey guys, I'm putting together a 3950x. Im trying to choose between two boards... you guys have any suggestions on these. THANK YOU 1) ASUS X570-E ROG Strix Gaming AMD AM4 ATX Motherboard 2) GIGABYTE X570 AORUS Master Edit: I'll also be using RAM (G.Skill Trident Z Neo Series RGB 32GB (2 x...
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    Help With Multiple SSD and HDD setup

    Hey guys! i'm going to do a format/reinstall Windows and need help with setting up my storage properly. I built my own PC about a year ago and it's been good. Ever since the last Win 10 update it's been sketchy so I'm just going to do a format/clean reinstall of Windows 10. This is my first...
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    [SOLVED] Hardware Monitor CPU erratic?

    Hi, SPECS: Gigabyte - GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard i7-6700K 4GHz Quad-Core G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2400 Memory Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply I don't overclock...
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    HTC VIVE - System Requirement Tool on website says my PC can't run it??

    Hi, I wanted to purchase the HTC Vive. I went to the website to learn about it and they have a tool to download and checks system to make sure it meets min system requirements. I just tried it and it said my PC is NOT ready because my CPU is insufficient. Does anyone have experience with this...
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    Help With Clean Windows 10 Re-Install and Hardware and Drivers

    @Rumbletum @USAFRet Sorry for the delay replying!!! Thank you both for the great answers I really appreciate it and will use your feedback.