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    How to cool MOSFETS??

    my new case has a fan mounting position where you have the fan on the back, shame the fan controller is faulty so its getting RMA right now, it did seem to help though
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    MY FIRST "GAMING PC"

    yes in metro mode, not in desktop mode. to use the security you have to be self aware.
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    MY FIRST "GAMING PC"

    BTW, everyone pro windows 8 is on windows 8... k more secure? i am sorry but just no
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    MY FIRST "GAMING PC"

    i stand by what i say. im not stopping anyone getting 8 just saying the issues it has
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    Best GPU for my setup?

    Thanks all, after some more research i went with an Asus R9 270X DirectCU II TOP in a little while i will get another and crossfire them and oc maybe thanks for all your help sam
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    How to cool MOSFETS??

    Ah silly me haha, new to watercooling... i hate it... there was still 2 fans blowing on them, but my old case did have crappy airflow might get a spot cool on them
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    How to cool MOSFETS??

    http://www.scan.co.uk/products/xclio-touch-787-black-large-mid-tower-pro-case-touch-panel-with-side-mesh-window-silent-blade-fans-u that is the case so im assuming with all those fans( which are noctua, coolermaster and SP120s now will cool better) cant test yet as my h80 packed in after a week...
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    How to cool MOSFETS??

    im in the middle of a case change so it should get better... i feel dumb but i am really bad with letters... AIO? thanks
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    How to cool MOSFETS??

    Hi all, i love my sabertooth board but when im OCing the mosfets are hitting 80+ degrees C any ideas on cooling them? i was going to remove and replace the thermal paste but its brand new and... warranty and what not thanks sam
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    MY FIRST "GAMING PC"

    In my opinion and everyone i talk to in the computing world none would choose windows 8 because of support issues, issues with hardware management ( granted this does depend on systems), antivirus mismatches leading to unstable protection and other factors. If i had the choice and they still...
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    MY FIRST "GAMING PC"

    ah that stupid exchange rate.. mines alot more than he would need though
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    Best GPU for my setup?

    my pc runs very cool to begin with ( 11 fans, all coolermaster and noctua 120mm ) im one of those who doesnt like watercooling... i have a h80 on my cpu and i only got that cause my big air cooler was custom and no fans fit it after the fan gave up... Im thinking maybe stay low end until i can...
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    MY FIRST "GAMING PC"

    As this is supposed to be a gaming pc i would disagree with most of the above. always go for the best you can, the setup i am running only cost around £1000, granted i am about to spend another £300/500 but thats choice not necessity
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    MY FIRST "GAMING PC"

    Speaking from the forensic standpoint and part of the computing society (have to give clear advise on the best) windows 7 is better at hardware management. Windows 8 is more about showmanship than usability. We are all given the latest releases early and they do not work with modern games well...
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    Best GPU for my setup?

    its more for the encryption power im thinking... might just get the 270x for now and wait till next student loan comes in and blow £1000 on dual 290Xs
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