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    Asus Maximus VI Hero SupremeFX vs Sennheiser PC 363d USB sound card

    Hello Everyone, I have been building computers for quite a while but I have never purchased a high quality sound card for them. I have always used the onboard sound and currently I am using the SupremeFX that came with my Maximus VI Hero MB. I am considering purchasing the Sennheiser PC...
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    What's it worth?

    Hello Everyone, Feel free to delete this thread if it doesn't belong here. I have someone that is interested in one of my gaming machines and I have no idea what it's worth and was hoping you could educate me. Here goes. MB: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard...
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    Break-in period for new processors?

    Thinking about getting a new i7-4770k processor and naturally doing some overclocking. I was thinking... what is the consensus about overclocking a new processor right away? Is it best to let it run at stock for a week or so before overclocking or is that not an issue with newer processors? I...
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    Memory for my Asus Maximus Formula OR Upgrade?

    Hello Everyone, It's been a while since I have posted. I have always found this a useful site to obtain information... thanks in advance! Here's what I need help with... I currently have 4 GB of Corsair TWIN2X2048-8500C5 Kit DDR2-1066 XMS2-8500 Memory in my board. I have read that this board...
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    AMD Catalyst 11.1 and 11.1a Hotfix

    What is the difference between the two drivers? If I have the Catalyst 11.1 installed and want the 11.1a hotfix, do I uninstall the 11.1 and then reinstall the 11.1a hotfix, or can I install the 11.1a over the top of 11.1 (I bet I know the answer)? This is a bit confusing. Thanks.
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    1900 X 1200 SLI or Crossfire

    I have a 24 inch monitor that I use for gaming and runs at 1900X1200. If I want to run either SLI or Crossfire, which model of Nvidia and AMD cards would you recommend to do this for this resolution. Is this resolution even high enough to warrant 2 video cards or would I be better off with...
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    GB Media Players HDTV

    Does anyone know of a good media player for an hdtv that has gigabit ethernet? Rob, have you reviewed any media players such as Western Digital's WD TV Live network-ready device? Can I request that you do one? Thanks.:D
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    PSU testers

    I have been looking at the Rexus and Antec digital psu testers on Newegg. Have you guys every used these devices? If so do they work well? Thanks.
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    Q6600 vs. E8400

    If you had your choice of these two processors for an upgrade which one would you choose and why?
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    SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB

    Has anyone at Techgage tested the SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB card? I can't find any reviews on it except at Newegg. Is it fairly new? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102801
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    How much power do I need for various HD 4870 scenerios?

    Hello Everyone, Here is my current set up... Asus Maximus Formula MB Intel Q6600 cpu-OC to 3 GHz Tunig Tower HS with LED Fan Corsair VX 550 PSU 4 GB Corsair XMS2 RAM with RAM fan EVGA 8800GT GPU with Zalmon cooler Floppy Drive (why? I'm not sure) SATA Seagate 500 GB 7200.10 HD SATA...
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    Need Suggestions on Laptop Problem Please!

    Hello Everyone, I have a hp pavilion dv1000 that was in sleep (stand by) mode and my son took the battery out while the laptop was in sleep mode. When it boots up now, I get a blue screen error that lasts about a half a second and then the machine reboots itself. Any way to fix this or do I...
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    Are TechGage web pages loading slowly?

    It is just me or does it seem like it takes longer than normal to load between web pages on the site? I experienced the same thing on my school network that has a 1.5 MB T-1 line. Just curious. Thanks.
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    Maximus Formula POST Troubles!

    I just completed my new build... (New components) Maximus Formula Intel Quad Q6600 G0 4 GB of Corsair XMS2 PC8500C5 RAM (2 sets of Twin2X2048-8500C5) Corsair 550VX PSU EVGA 8800 GT 650 MHz Tuniq Tower 120 (Existing Components) Seagate 500 GB SATA HD DVD Burner CD-Rom Floppy Drive...
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    Does Artic Silver 5 Ever Get Old?

    Hey Guys, I am getting ready to build over the Christmas Break. I have had a small tube of AS 5 standing up in my refrig for about 3 years. Does this stuff every get old? Can I still use it? I have plenty left over from my last build. Thanks!
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    Asus Maximus Formula and Tuniq Tower 120 Cooler

    Just wondering if anyone is currently using the Tuniq Tower 120 on the Maximus Formula? I am curious about how well it fits on the motherboard, and if it fits tight! With something that big, it is OK to set your case upright or should it be put on it's side? I read where the Thermalright...
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    RAM for Asus Maximus Formula?

    Good, bad, or indifferent, I have decided on getting an Asus Maximus Formula motherboard for my new upgrade. I will be putting in an Intel Q6600 G0 and I have been reading that it's ideal to put in 1066 MHz memory (1:1) which is PC2-8500, correct? What's so important about the 1:1 ratio? I...
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    Dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN with Teaming functionality. Does it really work?

    I have been reading about a couple of various motherboards that employ Dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN with Teaming functionality. I believe the evga 680i SLI and the Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 have this. From what I understand if you connect two ethernet cables to it from your router, it will double your...
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    Please Recommend a MoBo for Intel Q6600!

    Hello All, I am in the process of upgrading 5 components in my computer, CPU, RAM, CPU cooler, power supply, and video card. I'd like to upgrade and be good for another 3 years or longer. I am considering going SLI but may be OK with a high end system with one card (thoughts on that?)...
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