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Identify This Cable!

Heh, thanks everyone. I didn't have any clue.
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- Post #12
- Aug 10, 2013
- Forum: Audio Components
Identify This Cable!

Thinking about making this concept into a game show. Anyway, here's the cable:
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- Thread
- Aug 6, 2013
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Audio Components
Destroy my build - $3,000 gaming setup

Update: since I'm considering IB-E, I'm researching X79 boards. Please note that I'm currently using an Asus X58 board that I'm quite happy with, and that has influenced my research. Anyway, I'm looking at this board at the moment: ASUS P9X79 LE. I downloaded the manual and went through the main...
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- Post #281
- Jun 9, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
Destroy my build - $3,000 gaming setup

Thanks! I appreciate that.
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- Post #280
- Jun 8, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
Destroy my build - $3,000 gaming setup

I wish. None in Iowa.
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- Post #276
- Jun 7, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
Destroy my build - $3,000 gaming setup

Yep, if it's not worth it then I'll get a Haswell.
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- Post #274
- Jun 7, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
Destroy my build - $3,000 gaming setup

There's been lots of good comments since I posted last - rather than multi-quote everything, I'll just sum up where I'm at: I'm coming around to the idea of getting a Haswell, even though its depressing to think about how much Intel could have done to better serve enthusiasts. They're a...
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- Post #272
- Jun 7, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
Destroy my build - $3,000 gaming setup

I actually hadn't considered the September IB-E. I would definitely be willing to get an LGA2011 system. It's worth $200 extra to get a CPU that's actually designed for desktops. It'll all come down to the overclocking and heat performance, so we'll see! You're saying there aren't issues with...
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- Post #264
- Jun 7, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
Destroy my build - $3,000 gaming setup

Well, everyone, I've been doing some hardcore research on the 4770K, and for the first time in my history of building computers, I am NOT excited about this CPU. The heat issues are just unbelievable, assuming even half of what people are saying is true. I know it would be faster per clock than...
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- Post #260
- Jun 6, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
Is Desktop Haswell a dud? How many are not "upgrading"?

Completely agree. I've had my i7-930 running at 4.2GHz (50% overclock) 24/7 for two years straight. It's 100% stable and the hottest core doesn't go above 75C on air. :cool: If I was sure I could get 4.6GHz or so with similar temps on the 4770K, I'd go for it, but I know that ain't gonna happen...
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- Post #67
- Jun 6, 2013
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
Is Desktop Haswell a dud? How many are not "upgrading"?

Only a week ago, I had my entire Z87 build planned out and I couldn't wait to upgrade. Now that I've done the cold, hard research and learned more about Haswell, I just can't bring myself to do it. They left us enthusiasts out in the cold, plain and simple. I'll still enjoy getting a GTX 780...
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- Post #52
- Jun 5, 2013
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
Does the "ACX" cooler on GTX 780 really make sense?

Nah, they're all out of stock; I can't get one now, so I'll use this time to make my decision.
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- Post #46
- May 29, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
Destroy my build - $3,000 gaming setup

Update: I've run temperature tests with and without the side panel fan cover on: CPU load test (Prime 95, run three times with the cover on, and three times without; each time for five minutes - temps listed are averaged from hottest core) Fan cover on: 71.3°C avg. min., 77.3°C avg. max. Fan...
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- Post #257
- May 29, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
Destroy my build - $3,000 gaming setup

Just to be sure we're on the same page: I took the side panel fan cover off, not the panel itself. Temps seem to be lower by a couple degrees with the cover off (though, admittedly, I haven't tested this thoroughly yet), and I'm just going for lots of airflow and ventilation; I'm not really...
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- Post #256
- May 28, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
Does the "ACX" cooler on GTX 780 really make sense?

Yeah, that's true. Well, I can't use top fans because of my cat. I've got a Noctua NF-A14 as a rear exhaust, another NF-A14 as a bottom intake, and two NF-S12As as front intakes. I'm not using side fans, but I've got the side fan cover off for extra ventilation. The ACX cooler would blow hot...
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- Post #41
- May 28, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards

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