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    [SOLVED] Strange CPU temps on new ZenBook 14 Pro

    Okay, thanks for the info. I lowered the performance slider on the battery settings. After that I did some testing and just generally used it for a while and the problem seems to have faded. There are still some pretty high temperatures but as long as the laptop doesn't sound like a jet I'll...
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    [SOLVED] Strange CPU temps on new ZenBook 14 Pro

    Hi folks! I just recently bought this Asus ZenBook 14 Pro. I'm liking it, but there is a problem regarding thermals. I am getting some really high CPU temperatures - I am talking about 60 to 80 degrees Celsius high just idling on the desktop. There are also some very weird CPU temperature...
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    Question Asus ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD good buy for $1,250?

    Yeah well I have read. It has its pros and cons. I am just a poor student so every dollar counts. So I am asking peoples opinion on these forums whether spending $1,250 for this laptop is worth it or should i go with another one. :)
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    Question Asus ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD good buy for $1,250?

    Hi! I'm needing a new laptop for school work and I have had my eye on the Asus ZenBook Pro 14. It is currently on sale for $1,250, normal price being around $1,500. I am just wondering if it would be worth the money and especially if I should buy it now or wait for better sales which could not...
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    What CPU should I go with?

    Okay, thanks all for the help!
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    What CPU should I go with?

    Thanks for the answers all! I have gone ahead and cancelled the order. I have decided to go with the Ryzen 5 2600 and maybe in the future upgrade to the 3rd gen Ryzen. I am just wondering what motherboard should I get so it would be compatible with the 3rd gen Ryzens. My case supports only mATX...
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    What CPU should I go with?

    I'm kind of in a tough spot. I ordered 8600k back in December but haven't still received it since the online store I ordered it from is having some serious problems delivering it. During all this time I have started to think cancelling the order and going with AMD. I would probably save money...
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    Is Gigabyte Z390M Gaming great for i5-8600K?

    Is the board worth it or are there better mATX boards in the price range ($150)? Is it a great when paired with the 8600K? Thanks!
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    CPU cooler for i5-8600k + Corsair Carbide Air 240

    All right, thanks for the answers everyone! I think I'll be going with the H100i PRO, but I have to wait until Black Friday. Have a great day!
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    CPU cooler for i5-8600k + Corsair Carbide Air 240

    Yeah I think I'll wait for Black Friday to see if there are any good deals. Btw, which is better, the H100i PRO or the H100i v2? And what other great 240mm AIOs are there?
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    CPU cooler for i5-8600k + Corsair Carbide Air 240

    My max budget for the cooler is around $100 but I'd like a decent cooler.. Do you think Black Friday will bring cheaper prices?
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    CPU cooler for i5-8600k + Corsair Carbide Air 240

    Hi! I'm getting prepared to build new PC to a case (Corsair Carbide Series Air 240) which I already own. I think I'm going to go with the i5-8600k CPU and I might be overclocking it in the future. But then I began to think the CPU cooling. The case has only 120mm clearance for the CPU cooler...
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    Few questions about building a PC

    Okay, thanks for answers. I will think those parts again. But when I am gonna build the actual PC in some point, I need to know, what should I wear, to not break any components. Thanks. :)
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    Few questions about building a PC

    I am going to build a PC, because this kind of pre-built PCs are way too expensive for my budget. So, I have few questions, since I'm building a PC first time. So, my part list: Case: Thermaltake Core V1 PSU: EVGA 500w White - 100-W1-0500-KR MOBO: Asus H81i-Plus Mini-ITX - H81I-PLUS CPU: Intel...