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Before putting all the components in my case, I did a basic POST test outside of the box with only the core components (motherboard, RAM, CPU, PSU, GPU), with the motherboard on the non-conductive box. After shorting the pins, the "system" started up all right, and I turned it off with the PSU...

I'll look into that. Thanks.

So how would I go about bridging my routers? I'd like to try that.

I plan to build a PC and my parts are to come in a few days. I have a room planned to be a gaming room. The router used to be there, but my family recently switched internet providers and the new router needs to be connected to a type of "outlet" which is not in that room. The router is now...

For my build, I am planning to install some lighting in the black windowed Thermaltake Chaser A31 (which comes with a blue-lighted 120mm), using both fans and light strips. I would like to go with a mix of white and blue lights, but am not sure how visually appealing this would look. Anyone know...

Thanks for the help guys!

I'm not planning to SLI/Crossfire. Shall I pick the gigabyte then? Or do you guys have a better recommendation? All I really need is a good motherboard which will let me overclock with stabiliy.

For my PC build, I was planning to run an HD 7870 with an i5 4670k and MSI Z87 G45 motherboard. However, I am getting increasingly concerned that the 7870 might not have enough juice to play ARMA, Skyrim with mods, Crysis, Metro, and others on fairly high settings. I was thinking of upgrading...

Hey guys, As a first-time PC builder, it took me a long time to decide on a graphics card. I finally settled on the Sapphire 7870, because at $199 it was appropriate for my GPU budget allocation. Then, I started taking a closer look at the R9 200 series, specifically the 270x. I also did a...

Very informative. Thanks guys!

For my first PC build, I'm considering throwing in an SSD. However, I'm on a tight budget so I want with just enough space for Windows 7/8 OS, Steam and maybe Chrome if that's possible. I have no idea how much space that would take and how big the SSD would have to be, so can anyone tell me...

What about Asus? Over here there's an Asus one... Is that a good one too? (I heard that Asus was high quality) Plus, it comes with 4 free games, so what do you think of it? I like the msi too, but I'll proably end up getting the Gigabyte simply because its the cheapest (I can't afford the Saphire!)

OK, thanks! I think what you suggested would be the right thing to do. I do have one more question: I looked for the 7950 on Newegg, and I saw that it's made by several different brands. How come, and which one should I choose?

Hold on... I was going to use the ASRock Z87 Extreme6 with a hd 7850 1gb. Is it still a good choice or should I change something up? Someone over here told me that I should instead get a MSI Z87-G45 and a 7950. For a gaming PC, is that something I should do?