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    Does overclocking the cpu affect pci-e ssd speeds?

    Let me get this straight. with default bios options my samsung 960 evo runs at maximum speeds. Read 3198(3200)mb/s - Write 1890(1900)mb/s. Its a pci-e gen3 x4 ssd. all those on an asus prime z270-A with i7 7700k. When i overclock my cpu the ssd write and read speeds drop. No matter what my...
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    pci-e ssd on m.2

    I am buying a Samsung 960 PRO NVMe M.2 512GB and i am planning on using it on asus prime z270-A which has 2 m.2 slots. 1 that works for m.2 pcie and 1 for m.2 sata. Ofc i am going to use it on m.2 pcie but will that ssd be fully performing on this slot at maximum speeds or i need a m.2 to...
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    help selecting variants of gtx 1080

    Dont really believe any of those review you are reading. I have seen many games where titan xp only gives 0-15 fps more than gtx 1080. So 2 gtx1080 variants to have a 5-10 fps difference? I don't think so and I don't believe so. I believe all the gtx 1080 performance is almost identical. What...
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    help selecting variants of gtx 1080

    For the above mentioned graphics card asus strix wins. What I reccomend is the evga ftw. What price you can find this one? W/o overclock go for something hind end but cheaper,like cryorig R1 ultimate or dark rock 3 (not the pro) from be quiet. I have experience with all the above and I...
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    Gaming Monitor...4K @ 60Hz or 1440P @ 100+Hz?

    I will give you my honest answer on your question. I owned a 4k 60hz monitor. Asus PB287Q. I upgrade my r9 290x CF to a single evga gtx 1080 ftw. I found out that gpu are not ready for 4k yet. Games was smooth mostly sitting around 55-65fps. But I had cases where fps dropped down to 40 etc. I...
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    2k at 120hz?

    Available budget? Asus mg279q Ips/144hz /2560x1440/free sync A bit more expensive is the Asus pg279q with the previously mentioned features plus g-sync. Google gtx1080 2k benchmarks to find out that yes 1080 is perfect for that resolution/refresh rate. I have an evga gtx1080 ftw and...
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    Does it worth to move on 2k 144hz??

    Link to the post plz.
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    Does it worth to move on 2k 144hz??

    Ok thanks a lot!!!
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    Does it worth to move on 2k 144hz??

    My current monitor is 28 inches, the one i am gonna buy is 27 inches. I was referring to visuals as a downgrade, moving from 3840χ2160 to 2560x1440. The viewing distance is close. Can't say for sure but I belive is 60-80cm
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    Does it worth to move on 2k 144hz??

    It may also worth mentioning that I am playing all kind of games. Literally all kind. Racing games like need for speed, forza horizon 3. Bf4 and I have already pre-ordered call of duty infinite warfare and Bf1. I am also buying that Mafia 3 100%. I can't write them down all. I just play all...
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    Does it worth to move on 2k 144hz??

    After a really long matter that gave me terrible headaches i came up with something new The matter was that I am using a evga gtx 1080 ftw and an asus 4k 60hz monitor.. I was between buying a second gtx 1080 or moving to ultra wide curved 3440x1440 monitor. After a hundred post and...
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    What would you do?ultrawide or SLI? Plz help!

    thanks a lot. not it is not a gift unfortunately :P but it happends to be around my b'day date and its not from amazon or ebay. its from a Greek store. yea i am Greek too.
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    What would you do?ultrawide or SLI? Plz help!

    if it arrives tomorrow i will keep it. because its my Birthday. :D
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    What would you do?ultrawide or SLI? Plz help!

    Well you are a septuaganarian and you play pc games at a x34 acer predator with a gtx 980ti. well that made my day :D Guess i will pick up the monitor arriving tomorrow or friday and run a couple of games. then i dont know. probably return it? its not right to return it opened and used...
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    What would you do?ultrawide or SLI? Plz help!

    I literally have no idea what to do right now. I can't decide which of the 2 options is better. I have read every thread on the web about 21:9 vs 4k plus any video regarding gtx 1080 sli.