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    Which Brand manufactures durable consumer level laptops?

    Thanks daddywalter for the response. I really appreciated it (your experience with HP, your tips, I read it all ;)) I already made a decision two-days ago. I will buy a Toshiba Satellite L50-C1597. Toshiba Satellite L50-C1597 Specs: CPU: i5-5200U (2 Cores @ 2.2 GHz) RAM: 6 GB Graphics: NVidia...
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    Which Brand manufactures durable consumer level laptops?

    Thanks for the response guys! :D The reason why I didn't include Lenovo on the list, it is because I am already disappointed with their Lenovo A7 A330GV Tablet :fou:. It suddenly died for an "unknown reason" so I need to take it to their service center for repair. Another issue is that, the...
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    Which Brand manufactures durable consumer level laptops?

    Hey guys! I need your help. I am planning to replace my 6 year-old Fujitsu Esprimo Mobile V6535 Laptop because I need a "higher-spec" laptop for everyday use specially that I am now in college level. But, but, but ... the problem is can't find any Fujitsu Laptop on the store where my father used...
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    my 1st gaming pc

    Hi there! :D Just a few suggestions and advice: *So you are not going to overclock your system, Ok, getting a non-"k" CPU is of course recommended. If you are planning to use it only on gaming and other stuff that is not "heavier" than gaming, I suggest use i5-4590, it will save you money :D...
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    What is a great micro ATX motherboard should I get

    Hi there! :D Check this out PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant Motherboard: Asus Z97M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($123.99 @ SuperBiiz) Total: $123.99 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-06 11:40 EDT-0400
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    $800 build (including OS and Monitor)

    Hi there! :D Check this out! PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB)...
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    Which Intel CPU Should I Use

    Hi there! :D If you are not going to overclock your system. I suggest i5-4590 But if you are going to overclock, i5 4690K Just a few advice: You have a very good amount of budget for a Gaming PC. So get a CPU that is enough to work in pair with a graphics card that you are planning to buy...
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    Should I Bother with a CPU Cooler?

    Hi there! :D Ok! so you are planning to buy an i5-4460 for your build which is mainly used for normal gaming. You also don't want to overclock and use two GPUs. Ok if that's plan, my suggestion have a Liquid Nitrogen Cooling in your system. Just kidding XD Intel stock cooler will work fine on...
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    Supported CPUs

    Hi there! :D For the safer option, follow the compatibilities of the the motherboard if you are going to upgrade your CPU. If you have AM2+ motherboard, get an AM2+ CPU. If you want really want that AM3 CPU, it is better to change your motherboard. Although the link you provide may say that it...
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    Will i3 Suffice For Gaming.

    Hi Maniagamer! :D Both of them have a point. As what rolli59 said, yeah i3 + GTX 960 may beat i5 + GTX 750 Ti, because games rely mostly on graphics card than on processor. As to what Sapphire Thunder said about upgrading, if you are going to upgrade to i5, then why do you have to buy an i3...
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    Need Help To Make A Gaming PC

    Hi there! :D Check this out! Intel Build: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center) Thermal Compound: Prolimatech PK-1 1.5g Thermal Paste ($3.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150...
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    I need a Gaming Case

    Hi there! :D Check this out! NZXT Source 210 (Window Edition) Link: NZXT Source 210 S210-001 Black SECC Steel, ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Review: Newegg TV: NZXT Source 210 Mid Tower Computer Case Overview Corsair Carbide 100R Link: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case Review: Corsair...