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I love W8.1 but this is a stupid comment. If you have a 4.5 OC on your computer which is running Windows 7 and you can run all the stress tests (Prime, Furmark, etc) without fail then of course it is stable... just because upgrading to Windows 8/8.1 fucks something up doesn't mean the OC...

Is your motherboard's BIOS fully up-to-date? You seem like the type of guy who'd make sure it is but thought I'd ask anyways. That seems really strange that it won't OC as well.

Did you do an upgrade installation or a fresh installation? If you did an upgrade, just do a fresh installation. I would never, ever recommend anyone do an upgrade.

You ain't kidding Draegan. I just upgraded my fiance's HTPC with an SSD last night and decided to do a fresh install and move her from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 - took me all of about 10-15 minutes to do the install through USB 3.0, get her drivers installed, do my weaks, install her programs...

Just make sure to chose "Custom Install" instead of Express or Upgrade or whatever the other option is. It allows you to chose which drive it installs to and you can format/partition that drive and any other you have. Also, who the fuck uses disks to install Windows these days? If you have...

Do you have Classic Start/Shell installed? You can turn off the charms shit on the sides of the screen with it in the advanced settings.

I ended up a receiver + set of 5.1 speakers for free for helping my coworker set up his two new TV's on Sunday. They work just fine so I'm out of the sound bar market. I did set up his Samsung (unsure of exact model) soundbar + wireless speaker. The setup was very easy although it won't...

Gnome, check this thread out:Google Groups

I like Windows 8, most people just don't understand a simple tweak will solve all their hate about it in literally 20 seconds. I've said way too many times already on this forum but if you don't like Metro or the interface changes of Windows 8/8.1 then all you have to do is go toNinite - Install...

This makes sense to me. Get a receiver that has 2 x speaker zones. Zone 1 would be setup for TV viewing from the couch, Zone 2 would be speakers setup for sitting at the computer. My parents do the same thing except Zone 1 is speakers for the TV and Zone 2 is their outside/deck speakers. And...

If you're doing a fresh install I'd still highly recommend getting your Chipset/LAN/Wireless/Card Reader/Etc from your Motherboard's manufacturer. Windows does a fine job from there. If anything, 100% get your chipset drivers from your MOBO manufacturer because sometimes they have goofy...

I'm installing a guys new smaller TV room with HTPC which has a sound bar on Sunday, going to see how impressed I am with it before I make a decision.

Yup. Keeping all that peripheral questions in mind. She has a HTPC hooked up to the TV and nothing else and likely never will have anything else hooked up because it does everything she needs (movies, TV shows, music, sports, etc) and she doesn't play games. I'll be able to figure out how to...

That'd be fine + probably a little over kill. I'd keep an eye out for PSU deals on SlickDeals.

Yeah I was reading a review that mentioned those. I'll keep an eye out on SlickDeals etc and see if I can get a pair for $150 like you mentioned. I have been reading really good things about the Vizio S4221W-C4 soundbar soifI got a soundbar I'd get that one. She definitely has the room for those...

Hey guys. I'm planning on getting my girlfriend a soundbar for her 42"-47" HDTV (I can't remember the size off the top of my head). Or a stereo setup, it really doesn't matter. It doesn't need to be too terribly fancy. Any suggestions?

Lenovo G510 Laptop | Entry-Level Laptop | Lenovo (US) This deal is going on right now. As far as Windows 7 or 8 goes, just stick with 8 and install Classic Start. Windows 8 is a better OS and with Classic Start it will function EXACTLY like 7. Very simple to setup (install it off of...

The guy also did a horse shit cabling job. He means he professional managed to fuck them up. Also it looks like he is using a stock cooler. I would highly recommend a 3rd party cooler (Hyper 212 EVO or Noctua NH-D14) even if you aren't going to OC it - Haswell typically runs pretty hot and...

Yup. I was 16 so I just immediately turned around and started laughing. What are you good at that most other people aren't?

Depending on the game it is either right there with the 660 Ti or just slightly behind it. You could jump up to the 270X for a little boost.

This is accurate. TecKnoe go with Windows 8.1. If you need any help setting up Classic Start just shoot me a PM or ask here. It is pretty damn easy though.

R9 270 is about $180~

Damn joeboo I just sold my other 660ti too, I coulda given it to you for cheaper. Ah well. I'm such an idiot... debating getting a second 780 Ti.

So get this one:SeaSonic SSR-650RM 650W ATX12V EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Newegg.com

FYI this PSU deal rocks:SeaSonic SSR-650RM 650W ATX12V EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Newegg.comfor $60. It normally runs for $100. If you are looking for a PSU around 650W I really recommend this one.

False. Windows 8 is a superior OS over Windows 7. Period. It doesn't matter if you have an SSD or not. If you dislike the "Metro" interface and prefer the taskbar you just go toNinite - Install or Update Multiple Apps at Onceand install Classic Start. I'd be interested in why people still...

Derp. NM.

The amount that you lose is negligible in normal use. Zodiac's charts up there tell a good story - there's no way you're going to run into endurance issues between the two TLC/MLC before you'd replace it anyways. 100 GiB/day for nearly 8 years for the 250GB?... that is PLENTY long and will...

Same. Completely lackluster year for deals as far as I'm concerned.

Crone if you haven't yet I'd still check into a firmware upgrade.

Small Cyber Monday list here but I found this onBuild a PC: sales https://skydrive.live.com/view.aspx?...FMmtmgW0ukemhk

Could just be a wonky mouse but change the default number of scrolls per wheel turn up one or two ticks and see if it solves it.

As if I didn't need a reason to hate people who bike more.

i5-4670k is the newest and "Best" i5 out there. Just make sure you get a good cooler.

G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) F3-12800CL9D-8GBSRfor $50. G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) F3-14900CL9D-8GBSRfor $53. Those are pretty good deals

Unfortunately I didn't get one of the golden Haswell chips. I can only keep my 4770k at 4.3 or 4.4 and keep it under 80C at full load which seems to be very common. I'll get some pics up tomorrow when I have a camera that doesn't suck balls (my phone refuses to take a good picture showing off...

The Extreme4, UD3H, and the ASUS are all fine boards. Of those, its a toss up between the Extreme4 and UD3H.

AMD acquired ATI in 2006. Also post a budget and what you'll use the computer for and I can give you a starting point.

The article has scores for 1920x1080 as well... Without AA: With AA: