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    MSI Z97s SLI Krait Edition w/ i7 4790K OCed ??

    Here are the choices I've narrowed it down to, if that makes things any easier : MSI z97s krait ($189) 1. MSI z97 gaming 5 ($239) 2. Gigabyte Z97x gaming 3 ($205) 3. Gigabyte Z97x gaming 7 ($265) 4. Gigabyte Z97x UD5H-BK ($279) 5. Asus z97 pro gamer ($229) 6. Asus z97 Sabertooth mark 2 ($269)...
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    MSI Z97s SLI Krait Edition w/ i7 4790K OCed ??

    Hey guys, I am wondering if there are any better reliability/stability in performance or more feature(s) motherboard on the market right now than the MSI Z97s Krait. I am looking for something similarly priced (+/- $50-$60 at most) but performs better or is more reliable in the long run. Just...
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    Which one is the best gaming mouse and why???

    you could try the zowie fk1/ec1 for claw grip FPS gaming. bigger hands using claw/palm grip would also work with the steelseries rival g402 is good if you don't need all the additional buttons that the g502 provides razer deathadder is an all round good performer, but because there are good AND...
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    Fractal Design Define R5 FAN ORIENTATION ???

    in terms of static pressure fans, do 120mm or 140mm ones do a better job ? airflow/cfm/noise level comparison ?? specs: fractal design define r5 case gtx 970 g1 gaming intel i5 4690k coolermaster v650 80+ gold would the radiator with 2 x 140mm fans at the top be enough for exhaust ? I am...
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    Which gaming mouse ?

    Hey guys, I am having a hard time choosing which mouse to buy because Ive read many review and I have seen that different mice perform at different levels depending on which types of games you play. But I play games from counter strike/arma/bf4 /other FPS games to assassins creed/far cry 4...
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    ripjaws X or ballistix tactical tracer ? 1600MHz OR 1866MHz - 2133MHz ?

    Hey guys, Just need some help on choosing RAM. NOTE: I am going for a blue/black build and either ram will work because the ballistix have blue LEDs and the ripjaws are blue SO it comes down to performance really. the motherboard im going with is GIGABYTE Z97X UD5H BK, if that makes it...
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    g skill ripjaws x OR crucial ballistix tactical tracer ??

    Hey guys, Just need some help on choosing RAM. NOTE: I am going for a blue/black build and either ram will work because the ballistix have blue LEDs and the ripjaws are blue SO it comes down to performance really. the motherboard im going with is GIGABYTE Z97X UD5H BK, if that makes it...
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    Refine R5 airflow setup please ??

    Case is Fractal Design Refine R5 Firstly, I am going to either get 1 more fan at the front along with the stock fan OR replace the stock fan and get 2 extra fans instead. I am going to get the NZXT x61 kraken too and probably 2 x 140mm fans at the bottom I just want to ask a question...
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    noctua nh-d14/nh-d15 vs nzxt kraken x61 vs corsair h100i

    Title says it all, which one is better in terms of performance and reviews (best price : performance ratio?) Another thing, closed loop vs custom loop ? here's the build : Fractal Design Define R5 Mid Tower Case - Titanium Intel Core i5 4690K Quad Core LGA 1150 3.5GHz Unlocked CPU...
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    Need help with new build

    Hey guys, I am thinking of building a new rig and I want to make sure everything is as best as it can be before I continue with buying anything, so any tips/opinions/advice would be great, thanks ! IM CURRENTLY QUESTIONING THE PARTS I HIGHLIGHT IN BOLD FYI. Here it is : Fractal...