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    Does this cooling kit form EK support rigid tubing?

    Hello. I am looking forward to buying a new PC, and have yet to decide what cooling hardware I'll buy. I am interested in this new kit from EK, the A240G, which costs around 160 dollars and cools both CPU and GPU. Problem is: I prefer the looks of the rigid tubing, and the kit doesn't come with...
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    Need help with VR, HDMI and SLI!

    Hello! So, I am looking forward to building a VR PC with the new S340 Elite from NZXT that features the new extra USB and HDMI ports at the front. The case comes with a HDMI passthrough that connects to the HDMI port of the GPU and the port in the front so you can plug the VR headset in the...
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    What are good CPUs and video cards to use?

    Well, it depends on the money you are willing to spend. For a cheaper system, try the GTX 1060 and an i5
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    What's the best PSU to overclock an i7?

    Hi! So, I am thinking about building this PC whith an i7 6700K, a Gigabyte Z170N Gaming 5 mITX motherboard and a GTX 1070 FE, and about two months ago a guy on Tom's Hardware told me the best PSU for the 1070 (that requires a min. 500W PSU) is the EVGA SuperNOVA 550W, BUT I did not have OCing...
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    Can I transfer my X51's components into this case?

    Hello! So, I'm thinking about transfeing my Alienware's components into this new case, so I can install a better GPU, such as a 1070. I know a 970 will do for VR, but I want to buy one of the new series, so when new software comes out, I won't have to upgrade it. The thing is: When I watched a...
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    Can I swap motherboards and keep the same CPU?

    Hi everyone :) So, I' m planning to move my Alieware X51 R3's components into a new windoewd case: the NZXT Manta, but, the X51's motherboard and RAM is too ugly, so I want to buy the Gigabyte Z170N G1 Gaming Motherboard, and red HyperX RAM, so it looks better in a red trim case, but, I want to...
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    Which of these cases is better? Please help!

    Hello! So, I am looking for a case to transfer my Alienware X51 R3's components into, and also buy a new gpu (GTX 1070), and I have found these cases: Fractal Design Define NANO S NZXT Manta Cost and size doesn't matter right now. Please consider cooling, hardware support, cable management...
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    GPU/ Graphics Cards/ Best Frame's Witch would be best

    Well, NVIDIA advertises that the 1060 would have 980-class performance, better than the 970, but that's the one that THEY manufacture. I don't know if the whole MSI thing would make a difference, but for sure the 1060 wil be more power-saving.
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    Can i put an alienware 17 r2 Motherboard In an alienware 17 r3

    you can put one in the r3. some r3s come with the 980m, so, no problem. you just have to check if the chipset is compatible. the size is ok.
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    Need help selecting a new case

    i guess it will work because the guy who made the build vids dismantled the x51 and transfered everything into a rvzo1
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    What is the best AIO watercooler?

    Hi. So, i'm going to build a PC with a Core i7-6700, and what's the best cooler from 120mm to 240mm? Max. 130 dollars. - Efficiency, power, noise, cost - I am going to use a SFF case (ITX). I have taken a look at the Fractal Design Kelvin T12, and it looks good. Is it? It's kinda expensive...
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    What's the best 500w PSU?

    Hey. I'm looking forward to build a PC with a GTX 1070, and to do so I need a 500w PSU. What's the best one out there? Max. around 70 to 80 dollars. Help.
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    Which Case is Better?

    Hello. So, I want to get a new case and transfer my current PC's components into it, because my case does not have enough cooling for a GTX 1070 (by the way, I'll also swap out the 330w PSU for a 500-550w one). I have taken a look at these 2 ITX cases (because my PC has an ITX case), so which...