Recent content by SpecsGuy

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    Should i buy an IPS or a TN monitor?

    From someone who switched from TN to VA (both 1080p), I'd say avoid the TN panels at all costs. They look VERY UGLY compared to VA. Now imagine if compared to an IPS which has even more color accuracy. I'd say get either VA or IPS panel. VA has gorgeous colors and really close to what an IPS...
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    "Acer Predator X34P" or "Alienware AW3418DW"?

    The title says it. I need help in purchasing a monitor. The new Acer monitor is out and is also OC'd to 120Hz. If I'm to choose one, which one is better? The only downside of choosing an Acer monitor is their quality control which is a bit concerning but let's put this aside for now. Would...
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    RX 580+FreeSync monitor vs 1070

    Your monitor is 1080p and has FreeSync. Get the RX 580, it's definitely the best in this case.
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    HD 6850 vs HD 7770

    If you want to play the latest games then go for the HD 7770 since it's still being supported. Or a better choice.. find another card. These cards are way too old and might be weak. Maybe if you can find a 7870 or better it's worth it more. The 7870 is still a beast.
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    MSI Gaming X cooler running at higher RPM than before! (RX 480 8GB)

    Hello people. I have my MSI RX 480 Gaming X 8G since September 2016. I ran into an issue like 4 or 5 months after the purchase and I still haven't fixed it till this day. Basically the MSI Gaming X cooler used to work at around 1600 RPM max (default). Now if I play any game and play for about...
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    Acer K272HUL vs. ASUS PB278Q ? (for graphic design)

    NVM I found the answers here: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2626868/buy-asus-acer-monitor.html and http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2364232/1440p-monitor-acer-asus.html tl;dr: The ASUS PB278Q is way better.
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    Acer K272HUL vs. ASUS PB278Q ? (for graphic design)

    Hello! I'm having a hard time choosing between the two. I'm looking for a good IPS monitor for graphic design with super accurate colors. I want a 27" 1440p monitor. These 2 monitors seem to be the sweet spot for me. Which one is better in your opinion? There's hardly any difference. Here's a...
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    Video Card compatibility with the Motherboard..??

    Thanks for the answers, everyone! @Tradesman1: I also thought the same about the 1151 mobos. Thanks! But one thing: I do own 2 MSI motherboards and they're great. I do not have any problem with them. One for gaming (Z170A M5 + i7-6700K) and the other one for home-use (H110M PRO-VD + i3-6100)...
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    Video Card compatibility with the Motherboard..??

    Hi! I just wanted to build a new PC with Intel i5-6500 and RX 480 4GB. Only one thing worries me: I want to get the MSI H170 Gaming M3 motherboard. However, in their website in the "Compatibility" section, it doesn't mention the RX 480. Is this going to be bad? Will the video card work good as...