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    Gigabyte 7950 vs Evga GTX 670 4GB SC

    I just purchased an XFX 7950 for $304 AR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150588 I am unsure what it would cost in Canada, but you should consider it :)
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    Recommended PSU not good enough for GPU ?

    I am confused, are you suggesting the temperatures are to blame for low wattage? A PSU efficiency *WILL* attribute to the heat generation (efficiency), however if you use ample air flow, and proper case wire (and placement) management, you will not have a temperature problem -caused- by the PSU.
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    Intel integrated hd graphics: ivy bridge's 2500 vs sandy bridges 3000

    If I remember correctly, the HD 4000 (which comes with the 3xxx series) is approximately 20% "better" in terms of integrated graphics than the HD 3000 (2500k).
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    New record temperature from my 4850! 116 degrees Celsius!

    Do you have access to a thermistor? If not: I would consider myself a "newb" when it comes to this stuff, but wouldn't a (not so accurate) way to test the sensor is to simply see what temperature it reads upon startup (or as close to that as possible)? A cold start should emulate something...
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    HDMI output from desktop to HDTV doesn't work

    I am experiencing similar issue, minus it working temporarily. My HDMI will not output any signal upon startup (or when waking it up). I have found disabling and reenabling the display adapter will cause the computer to recognize the HDMI. The band-aid fix I created was to write a script...
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    New Build - Problem with HDMI

    Bump, is this kind of post better suited in another forum. If so, I apologize.
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    New Build - Problem with HDMI

    Just finished my build: 2500k Asrock Extreme 3 gen 3 (integrated graphics till next gen cards come out) I am connected to a 42" 1080p Panny Plasma. Issue: When I boot up from cold start or from sleep, the screen will go black after the windows logo appears. I was able to take home my VGA...
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    Problem with integrated graphics on SB 2600k

    I am having the same issues (old thread im sorry) but does anyone know the answers to these problems?
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    Problem with Intel HD 3000

    Just built my new system, planning to use integrated graphics till 7000/600 series come out. 2500k Asrock extreme 3 gen 3 ssd/hdd When I booted up the system, the device manager shows the display adapter: Standard VGA Graphics Adapter Then when I let it find drivers (OR manually download...
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    First time build

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