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They are unlikely to be common PCs but they could be. Typically they run on linux as it is free for the host therefore keeps costs down. They run a dedicated server executable. This isn't a full version of the game, there are no graphics being displayed on the server - it merely crunches all...

You are correct. Usually the GPU has much, much greater impact than the CPU. I'd rather have an i5 and a GTX 970 than an i7 and a GTX 960. At least for gaming anyway! The people who promote CPUs over GPUs (in gaming) are usually the same people who think memory is storage space.

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2014/09/19/nvidia-geforce-gtx-970-review/1 Not exactly the review you are looking for but this one may be of some assistance.

You need to change the setting in the BIOS.

The P43 (yours) and P45 chipsets have limitations regarding the RAM chip density. It is likely the chips are too large for your chipset to support. To clarify, I'm not talking about the maximum RAM you can have, I'm referring to the size of the chips on the RAM sticks. Modern manufacturing...

Also specifically the 750/ti do not support SLI even with themselves.

No, you must backup drive E, delete drive E, then extend drive D into the empty space and restore the content of drive E from your backup. EDIT: I stand corrected (as above) - still recommend a backup before playing with partitions though!

As above, its still a very good chip. I'd have no concerns about using a 770 in your rig ... that said ... maxwells

Yes it will perform better than thermal tape, but you'll have to let it set a while. Else it may simply slide off the chip.

Support for RAID depends on your motherboard features (or a separate card). Performance gains may be negligible on the same cable; performance gains may be negligible with tech of this age. If a RAID set fails the cause maybe that a drive has failed, or the set simply breaks due to problems...

Broadly speaking, no. I read about using an nvidia card as a dedicated physx card but it was awkward and it woudl only apply to certain games. I suspect it is not what you are looking for. Don't forget to check that your mobo supports crossfire and not SLI only.

No problems with the fans either ... still going strong (and quiet) 2 years later.

The wattage on the PSU is a little overkill - you might be better off getting a lower wattage like 600 and a higher model like the GS series.

I agree with the previous, this is usually a RAM issue. The lack of beep codes is misleading but common with this issue. Double check the RAM is certified as compatible.