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    i9 10850k temp spikes at idle? Folding@Home suggestions with new rig?

    Specs: i9 10850k - ran stock Arctic Liquid Freezer II 240 AIO - top of case mounted MSI Ventus 3x OC RTX 3080 - Vertical mount using a EK Vertical Holder, Shifted 32gb 3600 RAM 2x Samsung M.2 storage Auros Z490 Elite Corsair 4000D Airflow - 3x NF-P12 (Ambient temp is 22-24C) 2 Questions, 1...
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    CPU Choice for HTPC/Plex Server

    I have two old processors laying around - a i5 2500k and an i5 3570k. I know the 3570k is the newer and *slightly* faster chip, but would I be better off dropping in the 2500k and overclocking it? Also, and this maybe the wrong forum to ask, but when using Plex for a 4k UHD video playback...
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    ASUS ROG PG279Q and PG279QR Question

    Hey all. I purchased the PG279Q and noticed that all the whites on the panel looked very yellow. I tried multiple fixes that I found via a Google search to this known "issue" but none of them worked. I sent it back and instead purchased the PG279QR and while the yellow effect is a lot better...
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    Router Questions

    Hey all. I'm moving from a 900 sq ft apt to a 1600 sq ft home and am probably in need of a router upgrade. I'm currently using a ASUS RT-N66R from a few years back. We have (What I fell) is a lot of devices - hardwired are the XBox One, PS4, HTPC, and our TV itself; wirelessly, we have two...
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    Monitor Upgrade Suggestions

    Hey folks. Question: I currently have 1 ViewSonic VA2431wm monitor and a 32" Samsung 1080p mounted above it. The ViewSonic has start acting up - I'm getting random color changes and dots that "fly" around - so I'm thinking this thing may be on it's last legs, and considering it's really really...
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    SFF New Build

    I've never done a custom SFF build and after doing a ton of research, I thought I'd get some input before I put stuff together. Thanks! 1. What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming such as Eve, Civ 5, Europa Universalis 4 - mostly strategy games. 2. Will you be overclocking? No. 3. What's...
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    PC Freezing Issues

    Hey all. I've been building PCs for a long time and have trouble shot a ish ton of problems, but this one has me stumped. First, here's the specs on the PC I built about 6 months ago: ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Intel Z77 CORSAIR Builder Series CX500 500W ATX12V Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy...
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    Headset w/ Mic for PC, 360, and PS3?

    Any suggestions for a headset with a mic that will work with ALL three - PC, 360, and PS3? I've found the Raptor Gaming H4 Gaming Headset, Skullcandy SLYR Gaming Headset, and Tritton Ax Pro... Can anyone recommend one of those, or possibly another pair. I'd preferably like to keep the...
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    2,1 or Soundbar Recommendations...

    Heya folks... So, I need some recommendations for a good 2.1 or Soundbar systems. I live in an apartment so can't (And don't) want to do the bigger setups. Also, I'm playing on running just a optical cable out from my TV into the setup, since I have a PS3, XBox, Cable box, and HTPC running...
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    New Build Issues...

    Hey folks. I just finished up a build and everything was running perfect for about a month and a half. Now, seemingly randomly, my screen will go either all black or will go all checked board and green on me. Now, I've done some searches and have found something like this issue, but they...
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    New Build Questions...

    Need some advice on a new build...here's what I have now... P4 2.8 2GB of Ram Geforce 8400 GS 2 x 250GB HD Using it mainly for gaming such as Civ 5, EVE, and other strategy games. Maybe the occasional new MMORPG that comes down the pipe. Budget is $1000-1500. Ill need a new CPU, RAM...
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    New PC Questions...

    Hey guys. I've been out of the game for a few years - ok a lot of years. I need some advice on a new rig. First off, here's what I have now... P4 2.8 2GB of Ram Geforce 8400 GS 2 x 250GB HD Honestly what I'm shooting for is something that will crush Civ 5. I know its not exactly pushing...
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