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    3090 mining worth is at the moment?

    I picked up an open box Asus 3090 Tuf for $2050. Mining quickly gets the memory to 110 degrees celcius so I assume putting new pads in required if I want to continue mining. I already have a 3070 non-Lhr so I am wondering if it is worth keeping the 3090. Mining seems like it might fall off a...
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    Worth upgrading 2700x to 5600g?

    I picked up a 5600G for $186, plan to sell the 2700x for $140 or so. Is it worth the upgrade/convenience? Seems about 20% faster in games. I have a x570 motherboard.
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    EVGA B-stock 1080ti $349

    https://www.evga.com/Products/ProductList.aspx?type=8&family=GeForce+10+Series+Family&chipset=GTX+1080+Ti Multiple cards. Free shipping. The previous thread was locked so I had to start a new one.
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    Dell DDR3 won’t work on other brand motherboards?

    Hi, I pulled some DDR3 2gb (1033ghz? )sticks out of a bunch of old Dell corporate desktops. I tried using the ram in a Asus amd board and a Asus intel board 2500k processor. Neither board would boot up. Both boards said they support the memory speed, but I am not sure if the processors do. I...
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    mClassic: The First Plug & Play Graphics Processor- $79 Indiegogo

    (For some reason, I have't been able to paste links to the campaign.) Maybe it is automatically blocked The campaign runs out on August 29th. It'll will sell high after that. This is upscale 480p though 1080p up to a max of 4k 30fps. I purchased to upscale my 720p PS3 and 1080p PS4 pro...
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    Any reason to upgrade to Atmos if I am only at 5.1 channels?

    Hi, I currently have a beastly 50 lb Onkyo 1007 driving a 5.1 channel system. I have tried other speaker configs up 9 channels but due to room issues and the fact that most movies have been 5.1, I haven't bothered to seriously look into an atmos setup. I am getting the upgrade itch along...
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    Assassin's Creed Odessey PC activation

    Hi, This is a bit of a shot in the dark... I have two "activations" on separate accounts on the AMD rewards website. $25 each The AMD rewards website won't straight up give me a Uplay key. Instead is asking me to log in to Uplay through the website with my login email and password. This...
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    Star Control Origins: PC Game code (U.S key)

    I have two codes to sell for a game I am not interested in. It came with the purchase of two AMD video cards. Selling for $15 each. Please have good heat. My heat: https://www.heatware.com/u/79919/to Ebay feedback: https://www.ebay.com/usr/quiktake77 Payment via paypal or crypto.
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    EVGA B-stock GeForce GTX 970 FTW GAMING ACX 2.0 $90 plus shipping

    https://www.evga.com/products/productlist.aspx?type=8&family=GeForce+900+Series+Family&chipset=GTX+970 Add the video card to your cart and the price drops to $89.99. Shipping is free at the moment but will probably change tomorrow. (EVGA runs their free shipping deals on Wednesdays.) I don't...
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    Strange Brigade PC KEY (U.S.A. Steam)

    I got this key with a new AMD card and I don't have time to play it. Send $25 via paypal or crypto then I will PM the key to you. Thanks for looking.
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    Microcenter: Seagate 2TB Hybrid Firecudas (5 yr wrnty) w/ Free Far Cry 5, $80 or $90

    EDIT: My mistake. Seagate has the promo with Assassins Creed Origins. Higher end Samsung drives have the promo with Far Cry 5. 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch 2TB drives. These have 5 yr warranties. SSD cache (8 GB I think?) 3.5 inch, 7200 RPM, $89.99 plus tax...
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    Zotac Gtx 1080t Amp Extreme Core, Asus 1070 Strix Gaming, Zotac 1060 3gb

    FOR SALE (Tracking and insurance is included with shipping. Signature confirmation required for delivery. Because of bad luck with scammers on Ebay, I will fully check our and confirm address with the buyer before shipment. NO 3RD PARTY sellers or overseas shipments permitted. Good Heat...
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    Oculus Rift with Touch $349.99 at Microcenter brick and mortar

    Thank you for choosing Micro Center (Beltway/Rockville). SKU#699447 Rift Touch Virtual Reality System $349.99 http://www.microcenter.com/product/502980/Rift_Touch_Virtual_Reality_System The website didn't specifically mention the price, but after I requested by email this is what I received...
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    Should I sell my cards? When?

    I have a combination of a 1080ti, a 1070, a 1060, a 1050, two 570 4gb, and 2 580 8gb. Currently, I make about $30 to $40 a day after electricity. Checking Ebay it seems like most of these cards are priced at about 100 to 110 day ROI. Since I plan to sell anyway (at least the AMD cards)...
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    Assassin's Creed Origins PC $26, Total War: Warhammer 2 $24

    FOR SALE (forgot to put this in title) Hello, I have been dealing with way too many scammers on Ebay lately, so let me know if anyone is interested. Codes are from purchase of Intel 7700k processors. I can provide screenshots to prove their legitimacy to interested buyers. Prices are pretty...
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    transferring ether from miningpoolhub to coinbase?

    Hello, I recently figured out how to set up miningpoolhub with awesome miner. Twice I tried to send ether to coinbase and it never arrived. Apparently coinbase doesn't except ether mining transactions for some reason. Questions: is it possible to get the money back or is it lost forever...
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    BTC market manipulation once futures start?

    What would prevent a whale from make a big bet on the bitcoin dropping and then making a huge sell order to trigger that drop? Reminds me of the story of the "Onion king" story here in the U.S. and the old comparison to Tulip futures 400 years ago in Holland.
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    580 4GB at $171 or 580 8GB at @$200

    I have an opportunity to pick up a card locally. I am mostly familiar with nvidia gpu mining so I am not sure of the current logic on AMD cards. Both are brand new with warranty. Is either of this a good deal strictly for mining? The the 8GB card needs an 8pin and 6 pin connector, but my...
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    FS: Asus Strix 1070 (3 fan)

    Looking to sell an Asus Strix 1070. Full disclosure: I am the second owner. Purchased in late June off Ebay. The seller said he bought it "on a whim" from a local store and had lost the receipt. Never registered for warranty yet by him or me. Used for mining from July through mid August...
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    Setup for testing video cards

    Not sure where to put this... A buddy of mine sells high end video cards and needs somebody to test the returns. He wants to give me $10 each card. Is a z68 motherboard and a dual core Pentium sufficient for running Heaven and Furmark for 30 minutes? I assume neither benchmark is cpu...
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    samsung note 4 vs note 5

    I am getting my first smartphone and can't make up my mind. Verizon is selling the note 4 for $440 recertified and warrantied for a year. I do plan get gear vr eventually. I know note 5 is about 20% faster, and it seemed a tiny bit less laggy than the note 4 but i am sure neither seemed...
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    780ti vs 970 vs 290x

    Is there a consensus on the best buy right now? Here are my options for $200-$250 used 780ti- $225 used 290x- $200-225 used 970 - $240 I currently have a 7950 crossfired with a 7870 le (cut down tahiti chip). I would like to get rid of the crossfire setup and use the money for a...
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    WTB: Kingston HyperX KHX1333 DDR3 2X4GB

    I am looking to add memory and hopefully match with my current RAM Looking specifically for KHX1333D9C3 at 1.5 volts (has a blue "HyperX"heatspreader) Looking to pay about $30 shipped for a 8GB (2X4GB pair)
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    Skylake vs. overclock 2500k reviews?

    So, I have been reading skylake reviews for a week and still have not seen a review with an overclocked 2500k included for comparison. I have seen alot of conjecture and math to try to calculate a possible comparison, but I think a real gamer oriented overlock comparison is warranted of the...
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    Are video cards becoming a mature technology like motor vehicles?

    Okay, so AMD is in reband mode, and even nvidia is not exactly knocking our socks off with performance increases. It just seems like most products are rebrands (except for halo products that most don't buy.) Each year they add minor tweaks (via respins or memorysize/speed) to the same product...
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    Thoughts on Finch Robotics?

    http://www.finchrobot.com/ I am building a robotics program/curriculum from scratch at my middle school for 6th and 7th graders as well as after school teams. I have a huge amount of experience with Lego robotics, but I find that students often struggle with programming and just keep trying...
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    Upgrading multiple Window 7 keys to Windows 10

    I have a bunch of Windows 7 keys. Is there anyway to gain/upgrade the keys to Windows 10 without installing the keys on a computer first? I don't have a bunch of computer anymore to install on, but I will probably get them donated to my school over the next few years. ( I am a robotics and...
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    What the benefit of a video card in an htpc these days?

    I currently have an AMD 5750 1 GB card in my htpc, but I am struggling to find what benefits in offers other than the occasional game. MADvr seems doesn't seem to recognize it after setup, I think the card is underpowered for that purpose. The 5750 provides a 1080p signal to my 4K Sony TV...
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    What s a better CPU for this computer?

    I currently have a Celeron G 1620 with a Z68 motherboard and an AMD 5750 on a Platinum efficiency rated power supply. It is currently used for DVR duties, up to 1080p playback, as well as running Blue Iris for my security camera outside the house. Overall it has been running pretty well...
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    46-50 inch TV recommendation?

    My panasonic plasma just died after three years (RIP), and the repair is expected to cost $275, so I prefer a new TV. Requirements: -46 to 50 inch -Anti reflective screen -good color accuracy (natural skin tones, etc.) -Good off axis viewing including when lying on the floor off...
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    PS3 sound through X-fi Titanium HD

    I am having a lot of trouble gett my PS3 to play through the X-fi. Cables are attached correctly. I have set up the PS3 for 2 channel PCM, set up optical in to playthrough, flipped every switch I can find in every control panel, or setting that seems related. In the SPDIF menu of the...
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    Dell Dell UP3214Q 32" UltraSharp HD LED Monitor $2600

    I know there are some who prefer to wait 3 years to get somethings similar for $1000, but this is good deal compared to the Dell website ($3500): http://www.microcenter.com/product/426378/UP3214Q_32_UltraSharp_LED_UHD_Monitor
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    27 inch 2560x1440 IPS monitor recommendation?

    My Auria 27 incher died and I'm looking for a replacement. I know there are a lot of monitor threads, but I am finding hard to keep all the options straight in my head. Requirements: 3(+) year warranty 2560x1440 IPS glossy or semi-glossy (I have no lights behind me) minimum DVI-D and HDMI...
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    fixing a broken monitor making a chirping noise

    Hello, My 27 inch Auria monitor from Microcenter (discussed in a thread) recently died. Symptoms: Blank screen with no power on. Original external (brick style) power supply makes faint chirping noise. Replacement power supply make a similar chirping noise and monitor still doesn't turn...
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    Setting up PS4 for a rental property

    I bought a PS4 for a vacation rental property. (High end, so amenities are expected.) We have a problem of games being stolen, so I suggested a PS4 with a PSN plus account for free games. I plan to setup a master account under my name with the playstation network Plus account, and then set...
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    Wife needs a new laptop...

    My wife has been using an old Dell XPS 12 inch for about 8 years. It's been a great little laptop, but I am tired of upgrading it. I have been looking at the MacBook Pro 13 with the retina display, but am turned off by the problem of replacing batteries. What's the most recommended 12 to...
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    Powercolor 7870 myst (tahiti LE) $140

    SOLD
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    Computer on top of subwoofer

    Hello. In order to save space I was thinking to put my atx sized HTPC on top of my home built 100 pound subwoofer. What would be the negatives to this?
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    Windows 8 upgrade key for sale $50

    Hello, I purchased (legitimate upgrade) Windows 8 a while ago along with the Window Media Center Pack, but realized I have no use for it at the moment. Letting it go for $50 included the second key to activate the media center pack. Directions for downloading and installing after...
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