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    For FREESYNC 1080p 75hz monitor: RX 480 4GB or GTX 1060 3GB?

    I bought all of my PC parts and my freesync monitor before buying a GPU because at the time i was almost 100% sure i will get an AMD card but now i'm not sure anymore because according to JayzTwoCents benchmarks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5A63poy4yo) 1060 3gb is better than a RX 480...
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    usb speakers static noise if usb connector and 3.5mm plugged in the same computer

    i read somewhere that this could be related to something called 'ground loop' but still didn't find a solution :D
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    usb speakers static noise if usb connector and 3.5mm plugged in the same computer

    Hi, i recently bought Havit sk473 surround usb speakers (mine are actually a rebrand under the name Westrom, but it's the same model) and i noticed static noise coming out of them all the time. It doesn't change when i adjust volume in the software (windows, youtube), however it gets worse or...
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    compact itx 520w for 1080p build, asus strix rx 470 or saphire nitro+ oc rx 480?

    I'd like your advice. Here's my build: Thermaltake core v1 case seasonic sII 520w psu i5 6400 etc.. i just built it recently but i made a mistake of buying all the other parts before i bought the GPU so now i have some issues. I can't decide which gpu to pick, asus 470 or sapphire 480 4gb, in...
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    Does motherboard form factor in itself affect gaming performance?

    Not counting expansion slots like PCIe, sata, usb etc. and ability to overclock, Does motherboard form factor in itself affect gaming performance? The thing is i have two builds in mind, one mATX and one mITX. I prefer mITX one as i find it more aesthetically appealing + it has WLAN but i'm...
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    How far can i OC with FX 8320 on asrock 970m pro3?

    I'm thinking of buying this motherboard asrock 970m pro3 I'm not looking for EXTREME results but how far can i OC FX 8320 safely on this mobo? it's max voltage is 1.4v and it's VRM is 4+1. cooler: cooler master hyper 212 evo How bad/good those results are in comparison with no OC / max OC? In...
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    Are two case fans enough for overclocked amd FX system?

    then another question, what fans should i install in the rear and back, static pressure or high air flow? In this picture http://www.deepcool.com/product/case/Upload/f05f74fd92d7446da7357765c8b5c32a.jpg of a build with this case it looks like the cpu cooler is really close next to the rear fan...
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    Are two case fans enough for overclocked amd FX system?

    i'm planning to build a casual gaming rig with these parts (not full list) amd fx 8320 cooler master hyper 212 evo cpu cooler gigabyte gtx 950 oc 2gb (windforce or whatever its called edition) and this case That case supports only two 120mm fans (actually 3 but 212 evo leaves me only 6mm on...
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    Can i connect USB 3.0 connectors to mobo's USB 3.1 (gen 1) headers?

    The case i'm planning to buy has only usb 3.0 connectors on the front panel. But the motherboard has only usb 2 and usb 3.1 gen1 headers. Will it work if i connect front panel to usb 3.1 headers?
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    how much power do i need? help pick psu

    Well i'm on a very limited budget though i do want something energy efficient. Actually I was eyeing that very same seasonic psu myself so i guess i'll take it. Thank you for your answers!
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    how much power do i need? help pick psu

    i've tried various calculators and reading threads but still couldn't get an answer. i plan to build a system with i5 6500, 16gb ram, 1x ssd, 1x hdd, 1x gtx 950 oc or r7 370 oc. i might want to OC my cpu and gpu at some point. So how much power do i need bare MINIMUM? Can you recommend a cheap...
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    Are my selected parts compatible? help optimize

    why would i need 600w? is 450 not enough?
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    Are my selected parts compatible? help optimize

    I want a compact casual gaming rig but i have a very limited budget, around 600$. These are the parts i picked: pcpart picker CPU: intel i5 6400 mobo: asus h110m-a d3 gpu: asus strix gtx 750 ti oc 2gb ram: crucial ballistics sport 2x4gb psu: corsair vs builder series 450w ssd: OCZ SSD Trion...