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    Is it worth waiting for the next-gen mobile GPUs?

    Hello, I'm looking for a mid-high end laptop ($1200-1700 CAD) which i will need for September; it will serve no purpose until then. I want to know if it is worth waiting to purchase the laptop, particularly with the timing of the next-gen Nvidia GPUs and Intel CPUs. Are these expected to be...
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    New Build - Final Q's. GPU too long? PSU overkill?

    Glad I could help. For wifi, you can either switch to a itx size board with wifi ($30 more), or buy a separate adapter. This is the one I recommend https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-wireless-network-card-gcwb867di
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    How much is my laptop worth to sell?

    I know you may be disappointed to hear this, but I think you could get $600-750. While the Alienware brand does carry value, your PC is several years old and the most valuable asset, the GPU, is not working. As it stands now, one could buy a new, non-Alienware PC with similar but updated...
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    New Build - Final Q's. GPU too long? PSU overkill?

    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($136.50 @ shopRBC) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($103.98 @ DirectCanada) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @...
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    New Build - Final Q's. GPU too long? PSU overkill?

    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($215.00 @ Canada Computers) Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.49 @ Newegg Canada) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory...
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    New Build - Final Q's. GPU too long? PSU overkill?

    Hi, If the GPU is longer than the case, you're going to have some problems. That is something that must be fixed. A 750 watt PSU is overkill for one GPU. You should be looking around 600-650 watts if you have no intention to crossfire down the road. What is your budget? I feel like I can give...
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    Looking for gaming laptop $2500 budget

    Digital Storm makes solid laptops. Lenovo also has an SLI laptop that is priced well.
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    Second Opinion on an ASUS Multimedia Laptop

    It looks like a very good laptop choice. The integrated GPU should be fine for your needs. You could probably settle for an i5, but the i7's extra cores will come in handy down the road.
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    $2,000 Laptop RazerBlade?

    http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=83485&vpn=9S7-16F411-026&manufacture=MSI How's this?
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    Moving to android from iphone4

    I have a friend who has it, he seems to be happy with it.
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    Moving to android from iphone4

    Galaxy S4 and HTC ONE are good picks, if you're on a budget the Nexus 4 is also a good phone.
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    Best Phone out of these?

    wow nobody visits this section :(
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    Best Phone out of these?

    Hi, I'm looking for a good first phone, and i still am unsure of what to get. My plan is unlimited talk, text and data: http://mobilicity.ca/plans/ I need a phone to go with it, I still can't decide between Android and Blackberry, but i think i want a blackberry because i already have an ipod...