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  1. farmfowls

    Is anything wrong?

    When I play most games from WoT (I cap it at 60fps) to Star Citizen (Alpha) (50-60fps) my 780ti in HW Monitor usually says that the max it went up to was 99% usage while 0% at minimum. Should I be worried? Is that 99% just when the game loads and it spikes or something like that? Am I being...
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    Different types of metal in a custom loop.

    I am wondering if there would be a problem if I were to use a nickel cpu and gpu block, but still have copper radiators? I have heard that different metals in a loop can cause problems. I also thought about using an anti-corrosive, but I have dual bay acrylic reservoir so I could not use any...
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    Will the gtx 970 zotac extreme edition work on my system?

    so,i am going to buy the gpu that i mentioned above and i was thinking if it will work with my system the specs are: -i7 4790-3.6ghz up to 4ghz -8 gb ram DDR3 -system's model is Lenovo k450,but i don't really know the motherboard's model if the info helps,i curentlly use a gtx 750 Ti Thanks for...
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    Going From GTX 770 to GTX 970

    I am thinking of upgrading my current card that's a pny gtx 770 to a gtx 970. I play mostly league of legends which doesn't require a powerhouse but occasionally will pick up a game that's graphically intesive like Metal Gear Solid 4 Ground Zeroes. I noticed that I can play the game on high but...
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    Does a moniter Make a difference in Cs go?

    Does having a good moniter make a differece when playing competitive cs go? Im currently using a tv instead of a moniter and im looking at getting a moniter. If it does what is a good moniter to get? Im not looking to spend more than 300 euro. Thanks
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    looking for new graphics card

    need help with upgrading current card to something new GPU: GeForce 9600 GSO CPU: Intel Core i3 540@3.07GHz memory: 4.0 GB Windows 7 Pro Power Supply is 500w and its installed on a PCI express x 16 2.0 please let me know if you need anything else
  7. Rekemrekem

    thermaltake contac16 ...a way to minimize the fan from running full speed all the time

    hi, i recently buy a thermaltake contac 16. it works good but the fan is at full speed all the time... im planning to drop the current that reaches the fan. ill add a diode (in4007) in series of the +vcc from the motherboard. forward flow to the fan but with a resistance, the current that...
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    [Help] Mobo n PSU

    I have I5-4670k , MSI gtx 970 4gb So whats the best choice for me Mobo: 1/ Z97 2/ Z87 3/ other PSU: 1/ xfx 550w 2/ xfx 650w 3/ other
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    PUre gaming rig $800-$1000

    This is pretty forward I'm looking for a pure gaming build that can run games like witcher3 and the new dragon age. At the same time I still want to do very basic audio editing. What I have 144hz 1080p monitor Gaming mouse and keyboard If you guys could include either windows 7 or 8 must be...