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Media NAS?

Hello all! I am planning to put together a NAS and was looking at the Synology DS218+ (around $500 on Amazon.ca) and 2 x Western Digital Red 8TB (around $359 each at Canada Computers). I want to be able to access documents and media from anywhere very easily, and I liked Synology's features and...
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- Oct 10, 2018
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Home Theater PCs
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New Gaming Build (Canada)

Hello! I am looking to put together a new gaming machine and was hoping to get feedback from the far more knowledgeable people here! Some info: I'd like to spend below $3000, taxes included, in Canada (I typically buy from Canada Computers). I plan to build within the next few weeks. I do not...
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- Oct 10, 2018
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Recommendation for Two Different Laptops?

Hello Anandtech! I was hoping you guys could advise me on what laptops should I get for two different needs. I am buying in Canada. First Laptop 1) Uses: basic browsing, streaming video, and office work 2) Desired features: low weight (ideally below 4lbs), low price, Windows OS 3)...
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- Apr 14, 2016
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Laptops
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Advice on ~Mid-range Gaming PC

Thanks mfenn, you're totally right. This will be a general and tentative list, and when he's ready to buy, I'll look for the best deals for each component.
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- Post #8
- May 15, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Advice on ~Mid-range Gaming PC

Hi current PC is a 4-5 year old HP, he has no idea what's in it, just that it pretty much sucks across the board at this point. I found, and maybe this is some kind of placebo, that I could switch between games (which I sometimes leave running...) and various other programs more smoothly when I...
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- Post #6
- May 13, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Advice on ~Mid-range Gaming PC

Hi all, thanks for the replies! Made some changes based on your suggestions. I think I will stick with the RAM because my friend likes to keep a ton of things open and I think he'd benefit from it; is that totally wrong? If it's a problem for his budget, we could start with an 8GB kit and...
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- Post #4
- May 13, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Advice on ~Mid-range Gaming PC

Hi all! I was hoping you guys could give me some advice on a gaming PC I am putting together for a friend. Anandtech has helped me several times over the years tune component lists and get the most out of my money, and I really appreciate it! 1) It will be a gaming and office productivity PC...
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- May 12, 2015
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Computer Building
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Advice on: Gaming PC Upgrade; HTPC x 2

Updated! Thanks for the advise everyone; looking forward to any feedback on the currently proposed builds :) Hmm, I'll have to take a look at those. I went with a Corsair option as per your suggestion :) Dropped it down to a low i3 for his HTPC.
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- Post #8
- May 8, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Advice on: Gaming PC Upgrade; HTPC x 2

At the moment I believe 2 HDDs + the SSD, but he uses a lot of storage for various things, so the more the better. I think the 922 has 6 bays? Another reason I went for the Z87 (granted I haven't looked yet at the H87) was because it had 6 SATA3 ports. I'll take a look at other cases - any...
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- Post #6
- May 8, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Advice on: Gaming PC Upgrade; HTPC x 2

This is why I came here :) Thank you for your thoughts, mfenn. I remember you helped me a lot when I first put my gaming rig together a few years ago. I'll forgo the 3770K upgrade if you think its pointless (and in that case, I'll skip the mobo upgrade as well). I'm putting together the HTPC...
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- Post #3
- May 7, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Advice on: Gaming PC Upgrade; HTPC x 2

Hello all! I am back to the source of hardware wisdom for some advice! I turned to the Anandtech forums when I first built my gaming PC a few years ago (and I might have posted 6+ years ago when I built my first PC!) and everyone was exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful! I am trying to...
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- May 7, 2014
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Computer Building
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Review components for a Photo (possibly video) processing rig

Hi guys! My mother-in-law recently asked me to put a computer together for her. She has been using my dad's computer (same specs as my primary rig in my signature) and likes the performance for her photo editing/processing. She does do this professionally and has gotten used to the performance...
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- May 29, 2012
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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Cheap computer store in Germany?

Hi! My grandparents live in Germany and they're thinking of getting a netbook/notebook in order to Skype with their family in Canada. I can certainly help them with what kind of computer to get, but I'm not sure where to look. Anyone have any suggestion as to some computer stores with good...
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- May 25, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Gaming Rig + HTPC

I'm getting my parts through Canada Computers, and while I was in working out a discount with the store manager (since I'm ordering two computers, some HTPC peripherals, and a high end monitor, all totaling ~5k), IVB literally just came in the store. I immediately put two 3770K's away. I...
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- Post #49
- Apr 28, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Gaming Rig + HTPC

It is ordered! I've decided to go with the following for my machine, thank you for all the advice! I will be picking up the components and building it within a week! Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V LE CPU: i7 3770K GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 680 PSU: Seasonic X-760 Fully Modular 80PLUS Gold 760W PSU RAM...
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- Post #47
- Apr 28, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building

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