Recent content by SplashHero

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    How well would this Laptop run CS:GO?

    My friend is looking for a laptop with a maximum budget of $500 that can be used for school but he also wants to play csgo at a high frame-rate, even if the graphics settings have to be at lowest. I found this on the Best Buy website and I think it would run the game great...
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    Is a Best Buy Refurbished Laptop Trustworthy?

    Hi, I've recently started looking into buying a new laptop, as my old one is starting to become very dated. I found on the best buy website a Lenovo Y50 that has been refurbished by from what I can tell some third party company, and then tested by the Geek Squad. "Geek Squad® Certified...
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    What's the Best Way to Sell A Computer?

    Long Story: Just about a year ago I completed my first computer build, and I absolutely love it. However, in building a new computer I gave up using my Dell XPS 8700 computer that I put a lot of money into. It's a few years old but it's still a blazing fast system in great condition; but I...
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    Gaming Build for a Friend

    I'm helping a friend to build a sub-$1000 computer used primarily for gaming. I just wanted to get some opinions on what people think and maybe some suggestions as to what could be changed or improved. I'm sure there's a better list out there, but this is what we have so far...
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    Gpu for very low budget pc

    The Intel HD 4600 graphics are very good for being integrated into the CPU. You could always get a 4th Gen processor with the 4600 graphics and then save up for a dedicated graphics card later. If you were willing to spend a few extra bucks, you could buy the Geforce GT 640, which has a decent...
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    Is this a good gaming laptop

    This is a really good laptop, especially if you want a thin laptop that is good for gaming. http://www.computeralliance.com.au/msi-ge60-2pe-037au-15.6-core-i7-apache-pro-notebook-windows-8.1
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    Gaming PC Build

    I am building a gaming PC and was wondering if these parts would work well together, here is the list: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/SplashHero/saved/BqsnTW Thanks a lot! :) ~SplashHero
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    ~$1000 Gaming PC Build

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    ~$1000 Gaming PC Build

    I am creating a PC that I want to perform well in gaming, and here is my list of parts: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/SplashHero/saved/qVtQzy Also I'll be using Linux as my operating system and do you think I should get an aftermarket CPU cooler? I'm not planning on overclocking so I don't think...
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    $1,400 Video Rendering PC

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    $1,400 Video Rendering PC

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    $1,400 Video Rendering PC

    I like to work with 3D rendering and some gaming, and I have a pretty loose budget. I already have displays, and other peripherals/accessories, so they are not a problem. Here is the build I chose: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/SplashHero/saved/3Wm323 I have a few questions, at the bottom of...