Recent content by sir_locksley

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    Seeking opinion...bare green newbie!

    Hi! I'm a complete newbie trying to setup a HT/Gaming room. I would greatly appreciate your inputs on what I'm planning to do. Our audio background is very modest...tv speakers! We are looking to make our first steps in the real audio world. We do not require anything to fancy or costly. But...
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    Blu-ray Writer/Reader

    Hi! I just installed an ASUS BW-12B1ST in my computer. It doesn't read DVD or Blu-ray. I guess I need drivers and/or softwares. Can you help with this guys? I really don't know where to search? I much money should I spend? Tks!
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    Does Z87-A supports surround sound 7.1?

    Does Z87-A supports surround sound 7.1? I'm looking for headsets...should I invest in Logitech G430? Tks
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    Almost ready to order my first built! Any mistakes?

    @ TheMohammadmo: I don't think I'm gonna sli...maybe just OCing. Should I still upgrade a bit the PSU? @ animal: I'm living in Canada, the best value I found was on Newegg (price, shipping, tax wise). And shipping a case does increase the shipping cost. I just came back from the local store and...
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    Almost ready to order my first built! Any mistakes?

    Hi! After few weeks of research I'm finally ready to order my parts for my first built. Please advise me if you see anything wrong! I am looking for an entry gaming rig at a reasonable price. I will not OC at the beginning but maybe later on... - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 650W...
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    I need advice please!

    here we go!
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    I need advice please!

    Ok! So I can save a few $ with i5-4670k...gives me the opportunity to OC later if I want to. In this case, do you think this simple mobo could do the job: ASUS Z87-A ???
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    I need advice please!

    Ok! And which Z87 would you suggest? There's too many for someone like me. Tks!
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    I need advice please!

    Hi! I'm building a system and the choice of mobo drives me crazy. I'm requesting any help, if you please. I will not do OCing at all. CPUs I'm looking for are: i7-4770, i7-3770, i5-4670 and i5-4570. GPU will be GTX 770. I wish to have the opportunity in the future to install a second...
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    Wondering about this build...!?

    this thread is no longer necessary
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    Wondering about this build...!?

    this thread is no longer necessary
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    What monitor specs do I need?

    Hi! First of all you should be informed that I'm a total newb. I'm looking to get a monitor for gaming (90% of the time). If I use an Nvidia GTX770, their website shows (for maximum settings) that I will get around 45 FPS playing AC3. I wish to play Black Flag in the near future. Therefore, I...
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    Is this ok?

    I'm absolutely NOT comfortable with OCing! ;)
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    Is this ok?

    Well, like I said, I'll use this computer to browse, use Microsoft Office (Word mostly) and game. I just want, if possible, to run the games I want with maximum settings! That's it! I'm not using any fancy programs. Really appreciate your help everyone! I know almost nothing in this field and I...