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End of year PC build

My current computer is about 6+ years old (Intel Core 2 Duo) so I tend to keep them for a while so that time frame for repayment is defiantly feasible for me.
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- Post #19
- Dec 6, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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End of year PC build

It is $0.26 a kWh 3 times higher
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- Post #17
- Dec 6, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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End of year PC build

I can get a SeaSonic SS-660XPII 660W 80Plus Platinum PSU Version II for $200 or the SeaSonic SS-760XPII 760W 80Plus Platinum PSU Version II for $221 so I drop the max power and still keep the platinum rating so seems win win.
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- Post #14
- Dec 5, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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End of year PC build

Okay this looks like it will be by final build out before I order (would like to order this weekend to have it read for assembly over the holidays) and would like everyone's final thoughts and suggestions. Intel Quad Core Xeon CPU E3-1230v3, LGA1150, 3.3GHz 8MB CACHE @$289 G Skill 32G(4x8G)...
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- Post #10
- Dec 4, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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End of year PC build

I have a little revision update taking in feedback from various sites. Revised Intel Quad Core Xeon CPU E3-1230v3, LGA1150, 3.3GHz 8MB CACHE @$289 G Skill 32G(4x8G) DDR3 1600MhZ PC12800 (F3-12800CL0Q-32GBZL) @360 Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO @$39 Seagate SATA3 3TB 7200RPM Barracuda 64mb Cache x2...
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- Post #6
- Nov 29, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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End of year PC build

I didn't notice the G.Skill when specing this build, will look into it as it is indeed cheaper. Already have it listed but I have seen recommendations for the CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO which costs the same, is the 212+/EVO "better" and just worth getting over the AR01 for the same price? Good...
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- Post #5
- Nov 29, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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End of year PC build

ah heck, oh well maybe I will recycle it into a planned home theatre/server build. I did not know that, the Intel Quad Core Xeon CPU E3-1230v3, LGA1150, 3.3GHz 8MB CACHE is $289 while the Intel Core i7 4770 LGA1150 CPU 3.4Ghz 8Mb Cache Haswell is $350 so I will look into both as the VT-d and...
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- Post #4
- Nov 29, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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End of year PC build

Around this time last year I upgraded my computer as a stop gap before a full replacement but now the time has come for that replacement. I mainly game, watch videos and web browse but I really want to get back into running virtual labs to further my self learning (so need lots of RAM). With...
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- Nov 29, 2013
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Computer Building
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Holiday upgrade build

I think we have a winner, I have settled on the P280 case, the Samsung 256GB 840 Pro SSD and four Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition Case Fan which brings my total to $475. I may still grab the AMD 7770 if my current card doesn't make it or I really want to play some newer/more demanding...
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- Post #14
- Dec 16, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Holiday upgrade build

I have had the most issues with my graphics cards over the years so I may keep it as a spare just in case. Agreed but as you can see I don't upgrade very often/at all so holding off and getting new release gear works out for me. No I am in Australia so everything is more expensive even...
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- Post #12
- Dec 14, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Holiday upgrade build

I haven't set one but I am thinking it will probably near three thousand dollars including at least two new monitors. The 7770 seems to give the best performance for the one hundred dollar mark. I don't have a lot of time for series gaming (hence why I play LoL and Diablo which you can pick...
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- Post #9
- Dec 14, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Holiday upgrade build

At the moment I am playing a lot of League of Legends with a bit of Diablo 3 on the side. I will be getting the Starcraft 2 expansion pack when it comes out next year. Besides LoL and Diablo my other games are older titles ie. from the bargain bin because my system is newer than when they were...
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- Post #4
- Dec 12, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Holiday upgrade build

With holidays coming up I have some free time and was considering upgrading my current rig and preparing it for it's retirement when Intel released Haswell next year. Over the many years I have owned this rig it has honestly been the worst computer I have ever had and I have had so many things...
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- Dec 11, 2012
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Computer Building
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8800GT causing vista 64 blue screen?

I have been having a problem with my computer which I was originally told was related to running a raid array under vista 64. Yesterday that information has been changed to the problem being my gfx card (MSI 8800GT OC) and the 64 drivers causing the problem. Does anyone know of such a problem...
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- Jul 23, 2008
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Vista 64 for gaming etc

Update. I called the store today and it seem the guy who was handling my computer has left (this must have occurred over the weekend, needless to say I am not impressed that know one bothered to inform me). The new person who seems to know what has been going on has told me today that it is...
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- Post #11
- Jul 23, 2008
- Forum: Operating Systems

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