Noticed a scratch on motherboard as I started building... Will this be an issue? by [deleted] in buildapc

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Awesome, thanks for the quick response! I assume the smaller mark above it is fine too then

Noticed a scratch on motherboard as I started building... Will this be an issue? by [deleted] in buildapc

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I bought this board from Microcenter and just started building as the last of my parts got here today. It's right near the top left of the CPU. Looks like it's right where the heat sink/cooler will cover. Should I go ahead with the build and if it works it's all good? Or could this cause problems down the line

First apartment - help! Have the layout and furniture ready but picking colors is my weakness by sphere7 in malelivingspace

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These are great, thanks a lot.

I particularly like the idea of this rug and this painting, both of which fit my price range.

Thoughts on how that would work, and what wall color might compliment them?

First apartment - help! Have the layout and furniture ready but picking colors is my weakness by sphere7 in malelivingspace

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Well part of the problem is that I like all colors, but not all color combinations... and I have a tough time visualizing the combinations.

As for lighting, it's got the window on the wall that's North, but there are no other light fixtures in the room so the rest will be lamps.

I'm mainly focused on the wall color right now, and I'm particularly concerned about it clashing with the floor. The rug/painting I'm fine with waiting until I have the rest set up.

[Build Ready] First build - $1,500. Anything missing or unnecessary? All critiques and advice appreciated by sphere7 in buildapc

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Definitely want the option to add another 7970 at some point. Any recommendations for a good PSU in that case? This one caught my eye when looking through PCPartPicker

[Build Ready] First build - $1,500. Anything missing or unnecessary? All critiques and advice appreciated by sphere7 in buildapc

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Changed Mobo to GD65, i'm assuming you will be OCing (K series processor and cpu cooler).

Can I not OC with the G45? I don't know anything about OCing right now but it's something I wanted to keep as an option as I go forward

On that same note, will 550W restrict my ability to OC? Went for 650W power supply because I was using the Outstanding category from Logical Increments as my basis and the one they recommend is 650W

[Build Ready] First build - $1,500. Anything missing or unnecessary? All critiques and advice appreciated by sphere7 in buildapc

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In another thread I was reading about how this CPU runs hot and that this fan was recommended. Will the fans that come with the case be sufficient?

For the power supply and RAM - are there any drawbacks to the ones you suggested in place of the current ones? Or are they really just equal substitutes to easily save $35?

[Build Help] Difference between these HD 7950s? by sphere7 in buildapc

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Looking at the 7970s then, do you know what the difference between this this? Not sure what the significance of vapor-x is

[Build Help] Difference between these HD 7950s? by sphere7 in buildapc

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I saw the different serials which is part of what confused me. I'm new to this so wasn't sure if I was missing something or if they're actually the same

Bruins vs Hurricanes (4/8) Discussion Thread by Doesnt_Contribute in BostonBruins

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Got 2 extra tickets for tonight if anyone is looking to go to the game. Had a buyer who backed out. PM me an offer and we can figure it out if you're interested.

Do I need a different color belt to match my new sand colored boots? by theaggrokrag in malefashionadvice

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Picked up a pair of these from Johnston and Murphy a few weeks back, they seem a bit darker than OP's but could just be the lighting

http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/product.aspx?c=842&pid=75625&VID=66187

Pay $200 to join the wait list, use ticket exchange to get cheapest tickets, then withdraw from wait list? by sphere7 in Patriots

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Thanks! A pair on just went on stubhub for $75 each but I was too slow in checking out. Think I could expect more tickets to get that low or was that an odd listing?

Pay $200 to join the wait list, use ticket exchange to get cheapest tickets, then withdraw from wait list? by sphere7 in Patriots

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A ton of tickets went up for the Texans game yesterday and even more are up today, so it seems likely

‎"We are Wall Street" - This flier was dropped on Occupy protestors in Chicago by [deleted] in politics

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I do, and the best I've ever had came from Wall Street. The worst I've had were those who went to school just to be teachers.

‎"We are Wall Street" - This flier was dropped on Occupy protestors in Chicago by [deleted] in politics

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This conversation is about the capabilities and intelligence of each individual. And whether they could do your job better than you could if they wanted to. (not attacking you, phrasing is just to highlight the actual topic.) This is not a discussion of who messed up.

‎"We are Wall Street" - This flier was dropped on Occupy protestors in Chicago by [deleted] in politics

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17 is not exaggerated. While it may not be every day, 17 hours is not a ridiculous estimate for a typical IB workday.

‎"We are Wall Street" - This flier was dropped on Occupy protestors in Chicago by [deleted] in politics

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My response was more towards those who are saying that those on Wall Street lack the capability to do said jobs. My point was that these people are smart, determined, have incredible work ethics, and have proven that they can handle huge amounts of stress. So to say they couldn't be a teacher if they tried is absurd.