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    WTB: LGA1150 Motherboard

    Got a Xeon e3-1270v3 that needs a home. ATX and mATX only; ATX preferred. Asus/Asrock/Gigabyte/MSI Any chipset but H81 considered Would prefer under $100 Thanks!
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    Just got my 34GK950F-B

    I received my used EVGA 1080Ti this weekend and once I got everything configured right, GSync at 144Hz has worked lovely. This monitor is just SOOOOO satisfying with the right hardware backing it up!
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    Just got my 34GK950F-B

    Update: I'm a dope. The DisplayPort cable wasn't inserted all the way. Using now at 120Hz...per the TFT Central review, that's the max for DP1.2.
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    Just got my 34GK950F-B

    I just got one yesterday and paired with my 980Ti. I neglected to do my homework though...apparently 980Ti supports DisplayPort 1.2 only. I couldn't get the display to recognize the connection at all! I switched to HDMI and luckily that works up to 85Hz, but that's well short of the 144Hz I...
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    AMD Exposes More Weakness At E3

    Seeking Alpha posts many opinion articles similar to this one - some good, some bad - from various writers. Search AMD and you find these last few articles: AMD Exposes More Weakness At E3 - Mark Hibben • Today, 11:20 AM • 74 Comments How Intel's Pain Is AMD's Gain? - Alpha Max • Mon, Jun. 13...
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    When do you retire a PSU?

    I have an Antec TruPower 430W from like 2004 that still runs, but: No SATA connectors Only 4-pin EPS12V connector, not 4+4 No VGA cable of any kind Sub-70% efficiency I suppose it could work with an older PC, but I have no need for something that old.
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    Question on speaker "break-in"

    A theory running around about speakers (and some other types of products like TVs) is that they don't perform optimally out of the box. There's a period of time during initial use when the components adjust themselves slightly and become...ugh...better synced with each other? Their physical...
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    OCZ Prepping 1kW Unit

    From AnandTech: http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2870&p=18 There's a picture but I can't post it.
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    Best Nvidia drivers for NFS: Carbon?

    Always use the latest official drivers unless they give you issues.
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    FS: Sony 19" G410 CRT (problems)

    Bump again
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    FS: Lapped E6400

    Bumpity
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    FS: Lapped E6400

    My Heat: http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=16708 This is a week 24 E6400. I've lapped it to 1500 grit. I've had it for about 1 month running at 2.8GHz (350x8) at approximately 1.425V. The stock HSF is included, unused. Asking $195, shipping included. No trades, no negociations...
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    FS: E6400 Retail CPU, Maze 4 GPU Blocks, Watercooling Pumps

    I'm interested in the 6400. Have you tested it at 400x8 using Orthos?
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    FS: Sony 19" G410 CRT (problems)

    Anyone?
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    FS: Sony 19" G410 CRT (problems)

    Bump
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