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    So is it true you can plug SATA drives into SAS connectors?

    I always thought you needed adapters for this type of functionality. Am I wrong?
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    FS: 1080TI reference card. Priced to go!

    So card only. I bought a new VC and I had the same issues. I had to reinstall windows to fix my issues. So was not this cards fault I was having issues. So looking for a quick sale. $150+ actual shipping + Paypal F&F. All packed up and ready to roll.
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    WTB-Video card better than my 1080TI, which decided to die tonight

    So9 need a VC that is preferably Nvidia, and is a step up from the 1080TI. Do not have a big budget, and this is not the best time for me to need to buy one. But I need to buy something. So tell me what you guys have.
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    Adobe Standard, weird issue with requesting signatures

    So when a user tries to request signatures, gets this error. Could not send. Your default signer authentication method is set to phone valid Phone info/security option is missing for member with email Not much seems to be available on this error. Have any of you guys seen it?
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    anyway to get 23H2 without that insider crap?

    Anyway to upgrade my local acount 22H2 to 23H2 without using a microsoft account?
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    KB5030509, can't get rid of it

    It is a windows update and it asks me to reboot. I do and it asks to reboot again. And I cannot find a way to uninstall it. Ideas?
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    FS: Samsung Tab S8 Ultra

    It is the Big screen. Has 512Gb of Space. It is perfect condition. Been in a case from day one. Has the stylus and a nice case to go with it. It will come with the retail box. Looking for $750 Shipped. Will come fully wiped and ready for someone to log into it. It really is like new. I take...
  8. J

    Any external cases for single 22TB drives?

    I would like to get an external USB drive case that would support 20-22TB drives. My current one does not support even 14TV drives. Recommendations?
  9. J

    New Plex NAS build. Using SSD Caching make any sense?

    I have a Raid 6 14TB X10 for 101TB available. I can slap in one or two SSD's as caching. Not 100% positive I fully understand the concept. But when I copy large files to the NAS, it seems write around the same speeds as my old one. About 120mb/s. I slapped two 512GB SSD's and then copied...
  10. J

    WTB: A Matise AMD Ryzen 7 CPU. Do not care about model

    So I need a Matise CPU. Preferably a Ryzen 7. With or without cooler is fine.
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    Trying to upgrade to Win 11 on my Ryzen 5 3400G, says I need TPM 2.0 enabled?

    So I am not sure exactly what this means. I know this Proc is on the approved list. But not sure what this TPM thing is.. You guys know what this means?
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    When I removed the HSF, the CPU came out with it..Broke?

    So does this automatically mean I broke the CPU? I do not see any visible pins bent, but thought I would ask.
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    Looking to buy this MB. Help with I hope is an easy question

    So looking at this board: https://www.newegg.com/asrock-x570-steel-legend-wifi-ax/p/N82E16813157894?Item=N82E16813157894 It has 8 Sata ports. If I use an NVME M2 as my boot drive, will I still have use of all 8 Sata ports? And one other. What would you recommend to add 4 more Sata ports?
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    Question involving a new NAS setup

    So I backed up my 10 bay NAS, and added larger drives/ Well one of the new drives failed in the middle of the NAS synchronizing. So I replaced it. But it comes up as a spare. Is this normal because I had a drive die during the initial Synchronization?
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    Can edge really be uninstalled from Win 11?

    I want to dump that browser. Can it be done?
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    Question on larger drives for a NAS

    So I have a 10 Bay NAS with ten 8TB drives. I bought eleven 14TB drives. So I selected replace to larger drives. But I am looking at 20 days to get all replaced. Would it be faster to just remove all of the eights and just set up a new Raid 6 with the 14's and just copy everything from my...
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    Question about building a NAS

    So I have a 10 bay Asustor NAS. It is full with 8TB drives. My plan is to buy six 14TB drives and go with Raid 6 at first. Do I have the ability to just add a 7th drive down the road? Or even fill the last of the drive bays when I want to do so?
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    Serious help with this AMD motherboard

    So I have the ASrock X370 gaming MB. I need a decent CPU with built in graphics. I am looking at the Ryzen 5 5000 G series Zen 2 and the and the Ryzen 5 5600G. Will either of these CPU's work with my MB? I do not know AMD well and this is a machine for my backups. So do not know much about...
  19. J

    WTB- 4 TB Sata drive. Any brand

    Any brand. Just need a 4TB drive. No worries on warranty as long as it works ok from when you send it.
  20. J

    WTB-The Last of Us PC game code

    So can't really justify the $60 dollar price tag. Does anyone possibly have one a bit cheaper? Say $40?
  21. J

    WTB: Windows tablet that runs Win 11

    WTB Windows tablet, something that will run 11 without hacks, upgrade able storage if under 128 gig and keyboard. No gaming being done on this rig.
  22. J

    So can't afford a brand new card. 2080TI for $350 reasonable?

    I have a 1080TI now, and do want to jump up in performance. And seems the 2080TI would effectively double that performance from my current card. Is that a reasonable price for one?
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    WTB:2080 TI OR 3080 TI

    Looking for these two cards.. brand does not matter
  24. J

    Looking at a Deco Gear 35: monitor. No good?

    Looking at this guy here. https://www.decogear.com/products/deco-gear-dgview220-35-curved-gaming-ultrawide-monitor The price seems to be too good to be true. Just looking for thoughts on this from you guys
  25. J

    A friend gave me 4 Cataylst 3850 48 Port switches.

    I do not know what to do with them. They worth anything? Or just throw them away? He said they work fine.
  26. J

    Is the Dell Ultrasharp the best?

    So are the Dell Ultrasharps the best monitors? Or just the best DELL monitors?
  27. J

    Best overall Monitor that swivels to portrait mode, but is just for general web surfing, etc

    I haven't needed a new monitor in 10 years. My old BENQ died yesterday. I have 2 others, but really miss that third one that I use in portrait mode. The BENQ was 32" Any brands to look at that you guys recommend? How do I search for monitors that specifically swivel?
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    I lost my DP connection on my 32 inch monitor that runs at 2560x1440. Can DVI pull that off?

    So I have a BENQ 32" running at 2560x1440 with Displayport. Well, that port died. Before I buy a DVI (Monitor) to Displayport (Video card), can I get that same resolution? Asking before I buy a cable.
  29. J

    Age old question, best overall browser for win 11?

    I have used Firefox for many years. Seems like it is getting weird in its usage. So what is your favorite browser?
  30. J

    Win 11 compression

    So why is this still a thing? And any advantage to enabling it?
  31. J

    FS: Surface Pro 4

    I am looking for $100 shipped for a Surface Pro 4. Includes the add on keyboard and surface pen. Brand new rechargeable battery in the Pen. Also a brand new carrying case. Screen is perfect. I will attach pics showing Specs..Cant explain the back. But it was like that when I got it. Doesnt hurt...
  32. J

    Win 11 22H2: safeguard hold?

    So when trying to use the Upgrade assistant, stopped me with an error saying this: The Safeguard holds affecting your device page shows known issues impacting your device and temporarily preventing it from upgrading to Windows 11 because of one or more safeguard holds. I have no idea what it...
  33. J

    Sold: Samsung Tab S7+ 5G Verizon

    Looking to sell my Mint condition Tab S7+ 5G tablet. 12.4" screen. Retail box, charger and cable, and case. Been in a case day one. And it is completely flawless. This is the 128GB version. Also has the S Pen Looking for $385 Shipped OBO
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    WTB: a 1st or 2nd Gen Ryzen CPU

    So I need a 1st or 2nd Gen Ryzen CPU. Ill take a higher gen, but want to stick with $100 roughly. thanks
  35. J

    the strangest network issue

    So I have google Fiber. I use my own router. (Happens with their router as well) Just started 2 days ago. On my desktop, if I ping any devices on the network, all I get back is the MAC Address. I power cycled everything. I reset the router. Called Google and they didn't see any issues. Any...
  36. J

    Leave internal HDD on? Or turn on only when needed?

    So I have 12 HDD's in a tower case that I use to back up my NAS. I only typically turn the machine on once a week to back up the changes to the NAS. But do I simply leave that tower going with the drives on? Or turn it all on only when I need to do a backup? Does it really even matter anymore?
  37. J

    FS: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+

    Looking to sell this working perfectly 980TI. Comes with card only. Just came out of my system, and it has treated me very well. No issues with it on anything. I am looking at $250.00 Shipped OBO. I might be slightly flexible. Been here a long time, so buy with confidence.
  38. J

    WTB: USB External CD Drive

    I need a buy an external USB CD Drive. No brand specific. Anyone have one they can part with?
  39. J

    Please help with the Fractal XL 7

    Trying to mount 10 hard drives and I simply cannot figure out how to mount each of them. I mounted the bottom drive to the piece of metal on the bottom. But when I use a tray and mount the second drive, I screw it into the back, and the drive does not touch the bottom drive and it can move all...
  40. J

    What are you guys using for a router that you love?

    I need a new router and there are tons out. I need something that works really well in the 2.4 range for a 1500 SF apartment. My current one drops and I need to power cycle it several times a week. So what are you guys using that happens to be rock solid?
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