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    RogueCow got a reaction from Ben17 in Ive built my gaming PC now i need a worth monitor   
    Doesn't the Acer Predator X34 fall into that price range?

    I believe that is pretty much the best you can get for ultrawide gaming.
    That said, it may have a freesync cousin(now works with Nvidia 10/20 series cards) that may be a little less expensive
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    RogueCow got a reaction from WannaCrypt in Monitor choice (1440p / 144Hz / IPS+VA)   
    PG279Q and XB171HU are going to be your best bets, but get the XB271HU with an IPS panel
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    RogueCow reacted to MrMcMuffinJr in Can anyone help me with this?   
    might be monitor issue, which won't show in a screenshot. take a pic with camera
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    RogueCow got a reaction from rhyseyness in URGENT: Quick Disconnect or Valve?   
    Sorry you didn't catch it in time. Yeah, sometimes I don't get the notifications when i should, but oh well. Try to call and cancel??
     
    Unless you got a fancy pump, why not just put it in the basement of the 900D and have the input from the reservoir and output from the pump come up?
    I guess I just don't like the look of a random pump sitting in the case (to each their own I guess)...
     
    When I was talking about fittings, all I was really talking about was the draining system. I assume you are just using normal comp fittings where you can, and not quick disconnects everywhere...
     
    Below is a revised drawing that hides the pump, and a long length of soft drainage tubing, in the basement (what I would do for easiest draining/maintanence, and hiding an ugly pump)
    I was too lazy to get a new pic from the web, so just disregard the original pump placement and return line you had in there...
     
    and BTW, You don't necessarily have to have your drain attached to the reservoir.... In fact that may be the worst place for a drain; how would you drain any part of the system that is lower than the reservoir????  on the drawing, anything below that sweet wavy water line would not be able to be drained through the reservoir without turning the system over and over and over to get all the liquid out... Considering the pump is likely to be your point of failure and the part you'll need to change out most/first, not having a way to drain the water out of it could be very bad in the future.
     

     
    Blue- pump, Yellow-Tubing, Green- Tee, Purple- 3-4 feet of coiled up soft tubing for draining, Orange- Places you could have a ball valve.
     
     
    I would put the ball valve right off the Tee, and have the hose empty, open ended coiled up somewhere in the basement. This would save you some extra water volume and keep your system lighter, all the while making it super easy to drain your system in an emergency/ for normal maintenance...
     
     
     
    In the end,
    You really need to think this through and make sure you can drain the entire system without needing to rotate the actual case in the case you need to disconnect a part of you water system... Any water gets on your components because you still had some liquid in your system and everything is Toast...
     
    with a mid or itx tower, flipping a case around to chase the water out is nbd...
    Because the 900D is a monster, I don't think it's practical to plan on rotating a system over and over until it's empty when the case itself weighs a million kilopounds (you heard the new unit here first folks)....
     
    On another note, the Tee-vs-Wye comment. Notice that out of the pump and through the tee is a straight water path for the circulation loop? If you put a 90 degree bend right in front of a pump,
    that increases resistance to circulation and reduces flow... Realistically, will it make a difference to performance? 99.99999% confident it won't... But making the path easier to flow will keep your pump from getting stressed and burning out.
     
    Hope this helps
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    RogueCow got a reaction from UmerF in URGENT: Quick Disconnect or Valve?   
    Sounds good. Good Luck and Have Fun
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    RogueCow got a reaction from UmerF in URGENT: Quick Disconnect or Valve?   
    First off, to explain an air pocket.

    If you look closely, you will see portions in the block where there is air insteak of liquid. Air in you block will hugely impact heat transfer, and can even affect flow. It will do the same in your radiator; if the liquid does not come in contact with the fins directly because there are large portions of air (not small bubbles, think about half the radiator filled with air instead of liquid to understand it).
     
    Getting air out of your system is definitely a different process
    If you watch most "how to build a loop" videos, either by jayz or LTT, you will notice that they pick the system up and rotate it around.
     
    This is Exagerated, since the flow will "drag" air through the system and only need the system leaned around, but this is a way to think about getting air through the system.
     
    The red dots represent air pockets, the red arrows represent how the case is being rotated.
     
    Note that the air starts in the radiator (where it is killing heat transfer), and ends up in the reservoir, where air is supposed to be.
     

     
    You have to rotate/lean the case around because air only goes up, and will get stuck in the highest point of the system, unless the flow forces it out (somewhat difficult in the radiator since the cross sectional area is large).
     
    So if you can build the loop inside the case, then take the loop out, fill it, flip it around and such (making sure everything is sealed up and plugged), that may be the best way to bleed the system of air.
    Or you can build it and lean the case around a bit while the pump is on and you'll probably be fine
     
     
    I go into these long explainations, and end up determining i'm probably over explaining everything (i'm an engineer, it's in my blood )
     
    Hopefully that clears some things up
     
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    RogueCow got a reaction from mikat in How much could I sell my PC for?   
    I would look around for people selling used components, and gather prices for each part in your system.
    Add all of that up and maybe tack on an exta $50 (because people are going to lowball you) and start there.
     
    3570- $150
    Z75- $60
    7870- $100
    Ram- $40
    1 TB HD- $40
    PSU/Case/Fans- $60
     
    My quick estimate would be around $450. But that is doing very little research,
    do some more in depth research and settle on somethin yourself.
     
    And Without knowing anything about you, ie. location, I have no idea how to recommend where to sell it...
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    RogueCow got a reaction from Imakuni in fastest CPU for LGA1150?   
    I'd disagree with this statement entirely.
     
    In a gaming system with a discrete GPU, the 5775c and 4790k are pretty much equal in every benchmark I've seen.
    In some crucial CPU benches though, the 4790k performs much better...
     
    You are paying an extra $80USD for integrated graphics, while sacrificing CPU grunt at the same time.
    I see no reason to opt for a 5775C, or say that it is faster/better than the 4790k
     
    http://www.overclockers.com/intel-i7-5775c-broadwell-cpu-review/
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    RogueCow reacted to GSTARR in [CA-NCIX] Intel 730 Series SSD 480GB for $379 ($280 off reg)   
    yooooooooo buying one right now!
    Thanks dude!
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    RogueCow reacted to i_build_nanosuits in I need help choosing a AIO cooler.   
    well, then if you want something quiet...i would suggest you go with something that does not have a pump AKA a good air cooler with good quality fans on it!
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    RogueCow reacted to FruitBasketSilex in Will adding more RAM decrease stutters?   
    You've had your PC for 2.7182818284590452353602874713527 years?
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    RogueCow reacted to i_build_nanosuits in GTX 980   
    Performance per dollar wise...the GTX 970 is THE BEST 980 there is
    Good choice!
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    RogueCow reacted to arronleeds in when i try to overclock CPU, the GPU wont start   
    you mad? that cpu is still the second best i5 you can get and the motherboard is a really good one, this is poor advice.
     
    not been funny but your system is nowhere near to this standard.
     
     
    you need to elimate if its actually the gpu, test the overclock for 1 hour on something like prime95 with the overclock using onboard graphics,  unplug your gpu from the pc power cables and just leave it sat in its slot.
     
    you might not be giving the overclock enough voltage.
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    RogueCow got a reaction from SirNumbers in My mom and I argue way to much   
    No matter what, fixing yourself is the only way to solve this problem. (look at Roastducks post)
     
    Try and be understanding with whatever is going on, NEVER MATCH VOLUMES (hint, that's what yelling is),
    and even if something is crazy and you feel like you don't deserve to be yelled at, take it on the chin and say yes ma'am.
     
     
    If you have a crazy parents (i'm not siding with you or even implying you have a crazy parent), yelling back will only
    justify their actions (in their mind) because "I have a disrespectful kid who just doesn't listen to me".
     
    If you sit there silently, just agreeing with and apologizing for whatever she is yelling at you for, even the worst parent
    would start feeling like a jackass.
     
     
    Or you could keep yelling at her and coming back here to post about it
    Your choice
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    RogueCow reacted to roastduck in My mom and I argue way to much   
    I've taught high school kids for the past 8 years, so I'm going to put on my educator's hat and give you some info that should help you understand:
    You're 16 years old. You're old enough that people expect you to act like an adult, but will still expect you to ask permission to do anything.
    Add that on top of social pressures, plus your brain processing more information at a time than it was ever intended to, plus the hormonal changes you're going through, and you're under a LOT of stress, whether you're aware of it or not. Most people these days don't deal with that amount stress well. This makes you short tempered and headstrong. Arguing with your parents is a manifestation of all this stress.
    Make sure you're taking some time every now and then to relax. Don't play video games, don't do anything that involves a lot of adrenaline. Go ride your bike, go for a hike, have dinner with your family, do SOMETHING to give your brain/body a break. Exercise is actually pretty great, because it helps your body process the stress hormones that get released on a daily basis.
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    RogueCow got a reaction from DudeWazap in My mom and I argue way to much   
    I forgot how difficult being a 16 y.o with no bills is...
     
    1. No comment on religion, that's a personal thing; but being a parent is instilling your children with your own beliefs and values
    2. Thanks for proving my point. It's your parents phone that they gave to you that you in turn broke.
    3. You tried to get your dad to fix it first? Ie. Not fixing it yourself...
    4. That's good, if you keep that up it will give you much larger savings for when you are making real money in a career...
     
    Like all of us are pretty much saying, you are acting like someone who has no respect for their parents...
     
    The average cost of raising a child to 18 y.o is $250,000 (probably even more nowadays).
    I think until you pay them back that cost, you owe them your respect.......
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    RogueCow reacted to DudeWazap in My mom and I argue way to much   
    You learned then ha..
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    RogueCow reacted to roastduck in My mom and I argue way to much   
    You're escalating another situation
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    RogueCow got a reaction from DudeWazap in My mom and I argue way to much   
    Learn how to respect your mother maybe?
     
    She is trying to teach you good values she believes in (religion) so you end up a good person,
    and she doesn't want you being irresponsible with expensive things and wasting money.
     
    BTW, is it actually your money (ie. do you have a job?) or is it your mother's money you are wasting?
    Even if it is an allowance, she had to work for that money and give it to you...
     
    If you start off disrespectful, wasteful, and irresponsible at 16, then there's no hope for you.
     
     
    Long story short, stop being a little shit, learn some respect, and deal with house rules until you can support yourself!
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    RogueCow reacted to roastduck in My mom and I argue way to much   
    there's your problem right there
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    RogueCow got a reaction from KaminKevCrew in My mom and I argue way to much   
    So SHE bought the phone for YOU, with HER money,
    and you are confused about her being upset by you breaking it?!
     
    Either you are an entitled brat, or the most ignorant person on the planet...
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    RogueCow reacted to DudeWazap in My mom and I argue way to much   
    I know it's a two way street but form my experience seeing teenagers now they try to act tough and talk back to their parents. It makes me mad. I don't believe in hitting your kids But I will embarrass them in front of their friends to get even.    B)
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    RogueCow reacted to Pooherino ツ in My mom and I argue way to much   
    Respect is a 2 way street when youre dealing with other ppl. But with ur parents who gave birth to you. U gotta respect them.
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    RogueCow got a reaction from roastduck in My mom and I argue way to much   
    Learn how to respect your mother maybe?
     
    She is trying to teach you good values she believes in (religion) so you end up a good person,
    and she doesn't want you being irresponsible with expensive things and wasting money.
     
    BTW, is it actually your money (ie. do you have a job?) or is it your mother's money you are wasting?
    Even if it is an allowance, she had to work for that money and give it to you...
     
    If you start off disrespectful, wasteful, and irresponsible at 16, then there's no hope for you.
     
     
    Long story short, stop being a little shit, learn some respect, and deal with house rules until you can support yourself!
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    RogueCow reacted to roastduck in My mom and I argue way to much   
    Man, this is just another case of a teenager not getting along with their parents for stupid reasons. I promise you, you'll look back on this in ten years and be slightly embarrassed by it.
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