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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
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| I think water cooling is over-engineered. The stock CPU heat sink, designed by the chip designer, is more than adequate so long as you get it seated properly.
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The Borginsteiner
Since 13 Oct 2012
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| Thu Nov 15, 12 12:20 pm |
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I would agree, but which do you think will be the quietest....?
Some thing I'll take into account on the final decision.
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nicorico
Since 13 Sep 2012
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| Thu Nov 15, 12 12:32 pm |
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If you get a good aftermarket large heatsink with fan (~30bux) along with some good thermal compound, the fan is nearly silent. And as long as you have good air flow through your case you won't ever need water cooling...unless you're trying to break every benchmark just for the sake of being able to brag in your signatures on gaming forums...to each their own 
If you're gonna watercool, you might as well cool the vid card(s) too though since those fans tend to be the loudest and most demanding. I would say that if you go watercooling, just go full on.
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nicorico
Since 13 Sep 2012
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| Thu Nov 15, 12 12:33 pm |
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| The Borginsteiner wrote: | ..
I would agree, but which do you think will be the quietest....?
Some thing I'll take into account on the final decision.
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Watercooling everything will be the quietest hands down.
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Inept_Fun
Since 14 Apr 2005
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| Thu Nov 15, 12 4:21 pm |
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Fuck spending extra money on watercooling unless you are trying to overclock everything you have. Most likely your machine will be plenty to run BF3 full bore if u spend any money on your video card. Then when shit gets better in the future you could invest in cooling and OC, but to do it to some fresh components out of the box is a lot of risk to take for not much benefit IMO
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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| Thu Nov 15, 12 7:12 pm |
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Wii Bowling. Once my knee is working again, Shaun White Snowboarding with a Wii balance board and a 138" screen. Does that make me a gamer? 
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Jonpnw
Since 22 Jul 2010
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| Fri Nov 16, 12 7:37 am |
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Nak wrote
| Quote: | | Wii Bowling. Once my knee is working again, Shaun White Snowboarding with a Wii balance board and a 138" screen. Does that make me a gamer? |
More of a gamer than me. I play a game of angry birds once a month.
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Inept_Fun
Since 14 Apr 2005
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| Sat Nov 24, 12 6:19 pm |
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Personally I think big tvs blow for gaming. Good for watching movies tho. I been playing halo 4 every once in a while but xbox cant really compare to computer games these days if you have a nice rig.
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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| Sat Nov 24, 12 7:00 pm |
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| Inept_Fun wrote: | | Personally I think big tvs blow for gaming. |
Snowboarding on a balance board in front of a big screen is a kick in the ass! Tried it on a small (50") TV, not near as fun.
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consumer
Since 28 Nov 2010
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| Sat Nov 24, 12 7:25 pm |
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I really want to play planet side 2 ;( looks seedy.
I'm stuck in purgatory until June 15
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Inept_Fun
Since 14 Apr 2005
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| Sat Nov 24, 12 7:30 pm |
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| Nak wrote: | | Inept_Fun wrote: | | Personally I think big tvs blow for gaming. |
Snowboarding on a balance board in front of a big screen is a kick in the ass! Tried it on a small (50") TV, not near as fun. |
Wiis are good for big TV also! lol.
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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| Sat Nov 24, 12 9:29 pm |
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If you guys got Netflix check out documentary Indie Game the Movie
Really interesting seeing how hard these 1-2 person dev teams push themselves to get games out.
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Onad
Since 04 Mar 2005
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| Mon Nov 26, 12 11:38 am |
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MIXWELL
Since 10 Mar 2007
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| Tue Nov 27, 12 12:06 pm |
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I am still trying to get my PS3 to give me an " old-fashioned " no luck yet any suggetions   
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Inept_Fun
Since 14 Apr 2005
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| Wed Nov 28, 12 2:27 pm |
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Mixwell Im sure yours fits in the CD tray. Shove it in there.
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MIXWELL
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| Wed Nov 28, 12 4:22 pm |
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Ian you still bangin your flashdrive!!? with what looks to be an acorn glued to a prepubescent beard 
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