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Hey guys. Recently bit the bullet and bought an MSI 3080 Sea Hawk, and was surprised to find Afterburner only allows a power limit of 100%. I was hoping to find an overclocker BIOS that unlocks the power limit, as everything else I like about this card. If not, I may have to perform a Shunt...

So I have few vices in my life... One of them is an occasional enjoyment of fine liquor... The other vice I enjoy is browsing ebay for rare PC hardware... Well... These two should not mix... I now have mixed emotions about my most recent purchase. So I have a couple options. One: sell...

I'm looking to spend roughly $150 on a new headset to replace my current Bose set. My current set sound GREAT, the audio is just as good today when I bought them over two years ago. In fact, I really wish I could keep them, but there's a problem. The godamn earcups have rotted off and it's...

Going to do some tests... What would you like to see??

No overclocking just yet, as I lost my second EPS 8 pin connector, waiting on a new one to arrive in a few days. Enough talk; pics.. Yeah yeah, no tempered glass. I bought this case literally a few weeks before the TG version was announced. I'm still salty about it. Once the door opens...

Hey all. I got myself a free Nvidia GTX Titan Black (kepler) and I'm looking for it to replace my old Radeon 7970 in my living room machine. Ive ordered a waterblock for it, and Im looking to volt and clock the f*** out of this thing, lifespan be damned. I know BIOS mods exist to extend the...

No, seriously, what is the point of a NAS, and how did they get so popular? I've been racking my brain trying to understand why someone would choose a NAS solution over a local server. In every instance where I tried to compare the two, the local server was cheaper, more powerful, more...

EDIT! As many people noticed, the actual download file AMD provided via their website was giving different results than the test performed at the New Horizon event. AMD has aknowledged this and updated the download. If you have not re-downloaded the benchmark in the last 24 hours, please do so...

Hello all. I am so wildly out-of place when looking at projectors and whatnot. I see a lot of projectors selling on Ebay with DMD faults. A few Google searches tell me its about a $200 fix, but requires getting one's hands dirty actually taking things apart. I trust you guys more than any hack...

Crossover BT 405K Is this the 404K successor? What is different about it? Seems to be using a 10 bit panel, but I can't make out much of anything other than that from the specs. I currently own the Crossover 404K and I think it's a pretty good deal. VA has the best black-levels outside of OLED...

I've seen it discussed in other threads. I've seen it mentioned here and there. But lets get straight to the point and give this the full topic it deserves. In the modern, digital age: there are few reasons to pre-order video games; In fact one can argue that pre-ordering a video game is a...

Yep, looks like my theory on the Non-FE Pricing was correct. The 'Non-FE' price is the price of the PCB. Any custom work, cooling, BIOS, OCing is extra. So... I wonder if the US will follow suit. Ready to pay Founder's Edition pricing for non-FE parts?

I don't know if this has been asked, but where exactly are all the 5K monitors? We only have two 2880p panels IN THE WORLD at the moment: You'd think we'd see all kinds of 1%'er products with 5K resolution on 150" screens or some other nonsense. I would probably kill, or at least become violent...

AMD Announces the Radeon Pro Duo AMD is spinning this as a development-focussed workstation-class card, from the press release. I'm much more open to the more reserved naming, as it sounds much more confident than naming something to attract angsty teenagers. This may be the first of a few...

Hello all. Quick question: On ALL of the PCs I've ever used, Streaming video, no matter how high the quality or how badass the PC, AMD or Nvidia,Windows XP to Windows 10, Seems to have little micro-hitching in streaming video. What do I mean by "Micro-Hitching"? Well, I made that term...

Hey guys. I just upgraded to a Ducky Cherry Green keyboard and I love love LOVE the audible click and stiff(ish) keys. But I'm a pretty heavy typist, and I like a LOT of resistance. I don't want to type, I want to BATTLE WITH MY KEYBOARD. I slap the return key and spacebar with a hard THWACK...

Apparently the new $1.1K Acer Z35 will support an 'Overclock' mode up to 200Hz via DP 1.2! I would LOVE to see that in motion! The unit will also support G-Sync, soft underglow for eye-fatigue reduction and a pretty fully-featured stand. Its a shame it's only a 1080p 35-inch panel, but the...

Hey guys! I'm building a new system: full new components and full new WC system. I have determined that I WILL be using the new Phanteks Evolv ATX. It is SUCH a sexy case I couldn't think of anything else that comes close. I am going to be running an X99 system with two water cooled TitanX...

Wanting to grab the Metal Gear Solid 5 code before the supply runs dry. Let me know if you have one to sell. I'm looking to spend $30 Edit: Make me an offer Paypal transfer only. I'm not looking for a physical code, just a legible photo of the code. No heat (been meaning to get one) But...

Hey guys. Maybe you could help me out with a real pickle I'm in. So I've wired my house in Cat 6E, and I want to take the step forward and have real 'modern connected house'. I have a server spec'd out, I have the framework in place, and I'm looking at a wonderful setup for myself and my...

I know that a ton of AMD card have been able to unlock shader cores via BIOS hacking. My old 6950 unlocked to 6970 performance 15 minutes after I installed it, and there have been confirmed unlockings of 290s to 290X shader counts. So the $100 question is: Can this be done with the Fury -> Fury...

Yep, thats the legit price There is no 'but just maybe' like with the Titan X (selling for $1600 AU) for extrapolating reasons for the greatly inflated price over the currency converted and taxed US price. The 980 Ti costs $1000 Australian Dollars.

Hey guys, I'm looking to move into a new place here soon, and I want to network up the whole house for everyone (the wife and her parents) to have full access to media streaming and file storage on their PCs, Notebooks, phones, media-centres, DIY IOT devices, the lot. I want to buy a switch that...

Hey guys, I've got a real itch to build an arcade cabinet. I want to play old arcade games, and emulated gen 3 and gen 4 console titles as well. I think that sort of thing would be a killer set-piece for house parties and whatnot. I've got most of the plan all buttoned-up, the only question on...

I didn't see another thread about the news, so here it is: Tom's Hardware article It seems the impossible Asrock X99E-ITX/ac is actually going to release at a reasonable MSRP, considering it gets built-in WirelessAC, dual Intel Gigabit NIC, 4 lane M.2, USB 3.1 and it comes with its own...

I know Australians generally pay a bit more for stuff (even after currency conversion) than the U.S... But $1,550? Really, guys? man, here I was thinking I could get a second one. WELP, at least I can just grab a 980 for $760 if I want...

So, I've tried to study the OC'ability of the newer Yamakasi monitors, but I'm not finding much. Long story short, my friend wants me to build him a new PC next year, his budget is $1500 AU, and that includes a new 27"+ monitor (his request). I want to go above and beyond for him, and I want...

Hey guys. I'm looking for a good media player application that has some features I have not seen before in any PC programs. One of the main features is the 'smooth motion' effect that higher refresh TVs have on 24 or 25hz video scaling to 60, or even 120-240 hz on panels that support them. I was...

My old workmates showed me a new treat... They wouldn't let me unbox it...

Has anyone tried out the new mantle update on a 7X APU yet? I can't find any articles anywhere.

So, Amazon has 150w rated peltier thermoelectric chillers/generators for CHEAP Has anyone tried to use these? I know that a single chiller wouldn't really enable GREAT overclocks rated at 150w; but what would happen if I were to combine this with a traditional heatsync or radiator... would it...

I just bought a whole bunch of video cards and I want to make back a bit of the money spent, so here it is! Three Silver reward codes to sell! Choose 2 games from the list below! Some amazing games on this list, including Deus Ex HR, Hitman, and Far Cry Blood Dragon! I have personally played...

Hey guys. Its high-time I tore apart and modified my personal rig. Its been a while since I've done any sort of case modding, so I may be a bit rusty, but nonetheless I plan on making a kickass build. The theme is 'Pink Lightning': Black and bright pink. Pink is one of my favourite colours...

Hey guys, I'm looking to upgrade my system, so I'm selling off my GTX 590. 99c starting bid. Available in Australia only, sorry. The thing is in perfect condition. Plays BF3 on ultra across 3 1440x900 displays fine. Take a look! One week auction, no reserve, 100% positive feedback. Thanks...

Splinter Cell Blacklist codes that were received with Palit and Gainward Nvidia GTX 780s. I have 3 activation cards. I am looking for $25 per code offers are open. I will destroy the cards after I send the codes to you via PM and receive payment. Paypal only. Activate by going to this...

Alphacool's new 40mm radiators available in Australia... I've never seen radiators this small before. Honestly, what would you use them for?

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Hey guys, I'm cashing in my Christmas present to myself this year on a new WC loop. I'm seriously considering getting one of Alphacool's 'cool answer' DDC/XT pre-picked kits. I've built a few loops for customers using pre-picked kits, and I find them AWESOME value compared to picking your own...

Anyone have an old Swiftech Apogee GTX or GTZ and want to make a quick 'buck on the AMD mounting hardware? I Bought one not knowing it only comes with intel mounts, swiftech themselves are out-of-stock. I'm willing to pay $10 shipped, Paypal. I also have a garage full of old parts I'm...

Tl/Dr: After coming to own a 'new' waterblock, I'm looking to build a CPU/GPU loop into my Thermaltake Urban S31 chasis. The case has mounts for one 280mm radiator and a couple other 120mm mounting spots. What are the benefits/drawbacks to the various radiator thickness? Which thickness should I...