Recent content by kmang

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    Best GPU for long life and Price/Performance?

    Hello, i recently built a new computer from scratch and i have everything I need except for a new GPU, i am currently using an Nvidia GT 520, it works, but it's not great. I am looking for a GPU that will last long, in terms of actually physically working, and not having to RMA, i am aware...
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    How to mount smaller fans from old PC into new case?

    Hello I recently built a new computer and i would like to have as many fans in it as possible. I currently have 2 standard fans that came with my case (Fractal define r4) and one CPU fan. I have 2 old fans from an Hp desktop that i would like to use as well, i found them online so you can see...
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    R9 290 PSU/ recommendations?

    Hello, I recently put together a new computer but have yet to upgrade the GPU, I currently am using a gt 520. The rest of my system consists of: i7 2600, 8gb ram, 5400 rpm 1.5 tv hdd, 3 fans. I have been researching for a long time and the xfx double D r9 290 looks like the best bang for buck...
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    Need a new wireless adapter for gaming pc.

    Hello, I recently scrapped an old hp that had some nice parts and bought some new ones as well and built a computer. The hp had a wireless adapter inside, which was fine for me. Unfortunately it is PCI-E mini and my new mobo has no slots for it .My room is upstairs over 100 feet from my router...
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    What slot does this network card go in on my motherboard?

    I recently built a new computer , and I used some old parts too, I have this network card from an HP motherboard, and I can't figure out where it goes. It says it is a PCI-Express half length card but it doesn't seem to fit in any of the slots on my board, and I am afraid to apply pressure...
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    Windows creating new user on boot?

    I just built a new computer and installed windows via USB, put in my product key and created a user. I got into the desktop. I reset my computer to test if it would boot correctly, and it asks me to make a new user again, and a computer name etc. when I put in the name I put before it says...
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    Newly built computer won't turn on!

    Hello, I built a new computer from scratch yesterday, but when I got to the cables, I was very confused. I plugged in the 2 motherboard power cables and the CPU fan and case fan. But when I got to my front panel connectors/USB , I couldn't really figure out where everything went. I tried my best...
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    What to do with rubber washers/ rings that came with motherboard??

    Hello I am building a computer right now and I have this baggy that came with either the case or the motherboard and they are these little black rubber washers. What do I do with then? Do I put them on top of the standoffs and put the motherboard on top? Please and help would be appreciated. My...
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    R9 290 or GTX 780?

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    R9 290 or GTX 780?

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    R9 290 or GTX 780?

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    R9 290 or GTX 780?

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    R9 290 or GTX 780?

    Hello, i am building a new system and i am having trouble deciding wether to get one of the 2 cards listed above. I have narrowed it down to these 2...
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    Choosing between Pre-built and from scratch gaming pc

    All in all do you think i should try to build it myself or get the prebuilt one?