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    New gaming build need advice

    I currently have a i7 4930k on a x79 Sabertooth with 32GB of ram. I'm about to upgrade to a 1080ti :D I primarily use the system to game at 1440 with plans to move to ultra wide and have been wondering how much of a performance boost I'll be getting if I upgrade to etheir a i7 7700k or maybe...
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    iPod Touch 1st gen and 5th gen

    1st Gen: iPod Touch 1st Gen 16GB *No Reserve* 5th Gen: Apple iPod touch 5th Generation Blue (32 GB) *no reserve* *see description* Priced low to make them go! :D
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    Recommend a good cheap MATX case

    Working on a three computer build... More info on the build here: http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1880658 It also has to fit the hyper 212 evo. Might be a tad challanging, but I know that for the price it's very doable. I really want something well built.Must also be under $50 per...
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    Modern Beowulf cluster build...

    Recently I happened across 26 sticks of 4GB ddr3, 12 i5 2400 CPUs and a single i7 2600 from decommissioned computers (all motherboards or power supplies were bad in them). Basically all I'd need is a lot of LGA 1155 motherboards and power supplies to get them up and running. I would likely...
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    In need of a FILTERED HTPC Case

    I have a silverstone ML03B... to say the least it's a dust magnet! and it's also very cramped inside Need a MATX case that is a bit less cramped then the ML03B, has good filtration and great build quality :cool: Suggestions?
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    Reset a encrypted Nexus 7 2013?

    Long story short my nexus 7 2013 has been collecting dust. I forgot the password to it and I need to get it to factory defults. Just tried a 3 finger solute (Vol +, - & power all at once) but now it's not turning back on... A little google found nothing online other then factory resetting a...
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    Head swap to cure 7200.11 click of death?

    My aunt has a computer with a seagate 7200.11. sad thing is it died recently. With a bunch of pix and documents still on said drive. This is the exact noise it's making: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY2jAJks3ew Does that 5-10 times then shuts off. With a bit of research it looks like...
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    Are Juniper SSG5's useful anymore?

    My work is trying to sell something in the neighborhood of 470 of the buggers... They thought they had some interest when we started to decommission them but now that we have most back at HQ interest has all but dried up. I donno, maybe it's that they are trying to sell the WHOLE lot of them in...
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    [H]ot! Big Beethoven Box: 99 cents

    This was a instabuy as soon as I saw the price. I mean seriously 10 hours of classical Beethoven for $.99?! can't go wrong here: Amazon link
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    Flat sata/molex cables for seasonic x650?

    I know corsair has these on their ax750, however I recently got a SS X750 for a killer price off the egg... I currently have a HX750 that has the flat cables that I've grown to love. I'd like to find a place that has those same cables for the seasonic. Thanks!
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    UniFi AP LR = can't configure

    I've been sitting here for the past hour or two trying to figure out why I can't "see" the AP... I'm using the supplied POE injector with POE port going to the AP and LAN going to the same switch as my computer is on. The AP has a solid "Steady Amber/Orange - factory defaults" This is pretty...
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    VM Server build spec ?'s

    Here's what I'd like to do from the start: -VPN server for when I'm out of town -NAS for local storage and accessing goodies when on the road -Future test servers that will likely include many forms of Linux and Windows. I was thinking a dual or quad core xeon with 16-32GB of ecc DDR3-1333...
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    Intel Atom as a base for a NAS?

    I have one of the super micro boards that has a dual core 1.6GHz Atom and 4GB of ram. It also happens to have 6 SATA ports that got me wondering how this would do as a NAS with four or five 2TB drives. I already have this thing which is why I'm considering using it.
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    Just got a iPhone

    Not really my choice since it's a work phone, I'm liking it a little more then I thought I would. I still have a Samsung GNex for my personal phone though. So this should be interesting after a few weeks of using the iphone... That update will come later. what are some must have apps? and a...
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    Lian Li PC-V650A

    Doesn't seem to be a thread for this case yet so here it is! Seems like a really interesting design: http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=624&cl_index=1&sc_index=25&ss_index=62&g=f overview of the case: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBdkLmA6YYU
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    Dell U3011 $849.99 at BestBuy

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+-+UltraSharp+30%26%2334%3B+Widescreen+Flat-Panel+LCD+HD+Monitor/4539323.p?id=1218483796850&skuId=4539323 Currently out of stock... Wonder if I can get a rain check at the front desk :confused:
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    Best air cooling/quiet case under $200?

    I think I've narrowed it down to the cases in the poll. Any others I should consider? Silverstone doesn't impress me too much design wise. so the raven is out. Case labs cases are epic, but I just can't do $399 for a case right now. Please see sig for full specs that this case will be housing.
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    Lian Li factory tour

    Just came across this and thought I'd share: http://www.tweaktown.com/articles/4898/lian_li_factory_tour_video_what_goes_into_making_an_aluminum_chassis/index.html Really cool to see how they make their cases :cool:
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    WARM: Insignia LED 1080p $250 at Best Buy

    This is likely a sale that happens once in a while, but it seems like a pretty good TV for the price: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia%26%23153%3B+-+32%26%2334%3B+Class+-+LED+-+1080p+-+60Hz+-+HDTV/4758343.p?id=1218523201019&skuId=4758343 EDIT: it's a 32" TV.
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    Samsung Galaxy Nexus RMA experence

    I bought it from google's play store and about a month went by before what I thought "just needed time to break in" seemed to be getting worse... on a all white screen there was a "bar" of about 1/3-1/2" high that stretched from one side of the screen to the other. This "bar" was a section of...
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    Project 32GB, featuring samsung's 30nm 4x2GB ram...

    8GB was enough for day to day uses. But I didn't get a x79 board with 8 memory slots to just have two occupied... Rewind to last week when Newegg had a set of samsung for $40 a pop for 8GB ram (2x4GB). I just couldn't pass this up and bought 4. Try to find good ram that's this good for the same...
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    Ghosting issues, might be time for a new monitor...

    My current monitor has a pretty bad problem with ghosting. Static images look outstanding. but once things start moving it starts smearing Not my video, however this is the same monitor and problem I have: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1mN6lYAJzE Is there somehow turn overdrive off or...
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    Good inexpensive plan for a unlocked Galaxy Nexus?

    Subject title pretty much says it all. The HTC Evo V about to be launched at the end of the month on virgin I think it's time I upgrade from my optimus V. My thought is "shoot for $100 more I can get the Nexus... I wonder what I can get as far as plans go?". And so this thread come to be :D...
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    GOOD quality 400-500watt PSU?

    Ok I'm looking around and I really can't find much in the way of a decent 400-500watter It will be powering a system similar to the rig in my sig (NO video card). This will be for a office environment so quiet is good :) This computer will also need to last 5-10 years (They don't...
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    Memtest goes black after ~40 minutes

    Version for memtest: 4.0 System specs: Corsair HX750 Asus p8z77-v pro i7 2600k (using built in graphics) 16GB (2x8GB) pc1600 corsair Any idea what the problem might be? I never remember memtest acting like this in the past even if I did have a bad stick of memory.
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    Bang for the buck video card?

    Seems that the evga GTX480 bumps down to ~$200 over the weekends at newegg recently. So I'm considering picking one of those up as it seems to offer the best performance for the amount spent. Any other suggestions around the $200 range? I'm thinking a max of around $300 should fit my needs of...
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    Shootout: Gigabyte ga-z77x-ud5h VS Asus P8Z77-V Pro

    Ok, since I have both boards in my possession I thought I might do a comparison between them for [H]. This will be my first review of this kind so please bare with me here. I've just bought the Gigabyte to replace the Asus, not because the Asus has been a bad board. The p8z77-v pro has been...
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    Good wireless keyboard/mouse combo?

    Ok I've been looking and haven't found much in the way of decent typing keybaords. I'm looking for something that's excellent for typing on (most of the stuff they have at best buy is crap). Mechanical maybe? I currently have a Logitec G9 that I could continue to use, however I'd like to...
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    Ever RMA a motherboard? Share your experience here (good, bad or indifferent)

    This seems to be a very popular subject recently. Let's hear everyone's experence on the RMA process they had with different motherboard makers... Please include the following information in your post Make and model Problem (why you RMAed the board) Amount of time/turnaround it took to get the...
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    odd noises coming from corsair HX750

    Just built a new computer tonight with the following specs: Corsair HX750 Asus p8z77-v pro i7 2600k corsair 16GB (8GBx2) pc1600 When I was putting it together I noticed a bit of noise coming from the PSU with the system off but power switch on the PSU on. The noise sounds mostly like...
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    critique new build...

    so far here's what I'm planning to go with: Mobo: Asus P8Z77-V Pro I chose this board as it seems to be the best board with a PS/2 port and intel nic onboard. Ram: 16GB (2x 8GB) Corsair 1600 cas10 (unless cas9 makes a substantial difference) Power supply: Corsair 650-850watt AX or HX series...
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    mATX case for watercooling??

    Does something like this even exist? I've searched a bit on newegg and wasn't able to find much :(
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    Did I buy the wrong board?

    I recently picked up a motherboard and CPU deal at microcenter on friday: i7 2600k ($199) and Gigabyte z68x-ud3h-b3 ($109). I know I did this a bit backwords (buy stuff and then read reviews) but the deal at microcenter was too good to pass up. Anyway I'm wondering if I should have gotten...
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    Need a quiet case for the new build

    I'm looking to replace a 1st gen antec p180 as much as I like how quiet that case is I HATED how hard it was to work in. So much so I bought a Antec 300 to hold me over. I loved the ease of use compared to the 180 :eek: But I'm really looking for something with a bit more elbow room inside...
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    intel + 3com 10/100 nics... OHH MY

    thought some of you might enjoy hese older nics: I wonder if they are worth keeping or not since i have a box full of 'em. (anyone need nics for a pfsence box? :p)
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    Where do you buy your UPS batteries from?

    I'm looking around on google/ebay and I see prices ranging from $80 to $400. Need someone reputable that will sell some batteries that will last a good 3-6 years and not blow up in the UPS :p I have a APC Smart-UPS RT surta1500xl. It currently has four 12volt CSB "HR 1234W F2" wired in...
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    Want to move away from ubuntu

    I currently have Ubuntu 10.04 installed on my laptop but I have been wanting to move to something else. I don't want to say a hard core Linux geek kinda distro, but something better in a Linux sense then Ubuntu. I was thinking pure Debian, however there are a crap ton of choices out there that...
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    Windows backup doesn't see a drive???

    I can't figure out how to get windows to see the big ol' 2TB drive so that I can use it for backing up with... Any ideas on how to fix this?
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    MBP 13" higher res display???

    Anything better then 1280x800 available? I don't know about you but if the air has 1440x900 as it's native rez it kinda leaves me scratching my head. :confused:
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    Tablet for presentations?

    A good friend of mine needs a tablet for presentations in medium sized rooms. Question I have is android enough? or ipad? of full fledged PC tablet? It will be hooked up to a nearby projector. At this point neither the tablet or projector has been purchased. So looking for suggestions as I...
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