Recent content by techon

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    Help with built in Fan controller on Case

    Hi guys, I have a antec p280 case with a built in manual fan controller in the back of my tower and I was wondering how I can automatically control it through my motherboard instead of manually adjusting it everytime. My motherboard has a 4 pin fan and I have a molex to 4 pin fan cable but when...
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    Why I can't control my case fans?

    Hi guys, so I have an antec p280 case (it has 3 case fans that come with the case) with an asus maximus vi gene mobo (it has 3 chasis fan headers and 1 cpu opt fan header). The case itself has a manual fan controller with a molex header. What I did was connect a cable with molex to 4 pin fan...
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    Can I switch intel integrated graphics and gtx 780?

    Hi so I have a i5 4670k with asus maximus iv gene with one gtx780 and I was wondering would it be possible to set my motherboard so it will use the intel integrated graphics during low graphics usage such as browsing the web or watching movies and use the gtx 780 during gaming? Thanks.
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    Corsair RM650 Compatibility?

    Hey guys, just wondering if the Corsair RM650 will work with the asus z87m plus motherboard because I stumbled upon this website http://www.pc-specs.com/mobo/Asus/Asus_Z87M-PLUS/2172/Compatible_PSUs where it doesnt have the Corsair RM650 listed as a compatible PSU. But Im not too sure if this...
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    i7 4770k with asus z87M-plus micro atx?

    Hey guys, I want some opinions if the asus z87M motherboard is good and reliable and will it go well with the i7 4770k. Also when I overclock the CPU, is this motherboard good with it? Thanks. http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74770k...
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    Opinions on my first gaming build

    Hi guys, so this is my very first gaming build. Just wanted some opinions whether if I picked some good parts and psu. The build is mainly for gaming and I will be running it on 1 1080p monitor. Also is the psu sufficient with 1 gtx 780? Thanks PCPartPicker part list...
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    When should I overclock my CPU?

    Hi, Im planning to buy either an i5 3570k or i73770k soon but when should I overclock it? My plan is to overclock it when the CPU is slow for my games and bringing my fps down to 20-30 which will be 4-5 years down the road maybe. Or should I overclock it right out of the box and potentially void...
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    My first gaming pc build help

    CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon Canada) CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($107.99 @ Newegg Canada) Motherboard: Asus Maximus V Gene Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($169.88 @ Canada Computers) Memory: Kingston 16GB (2 x 8GB)...
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    gtx 680 or gtx 690

    I will be running it on one monitor 1920x1080 resolution with 60Hz at 21.5 inches. Im planning to keep this graphics card for at least 3-4 years. So would a gtx 690 be more worth it in the long run? Also how many gb should I get with either one? Thanks
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    GTX 680 or 690 for my needs?

    Im planning to build a new gaming pc soon. I have a dell ultrasharp u2212hm with 1920x1080 resolution. Im only going to have a one monitor setup as well. So would a GTX 690 be overkill because I plan on playing games such as GTA 4 or when GTA 5 (when it comes out)on high or max setting or...