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Thank you mda. The wifi version of the Asus TUF B550m Plus is currently the same price as the non-wifi version on Amazon, so I just put my order in. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088VXTBWR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_REW6Fb5ZK0YSS

Building a new system, this will be my first mobo with NVME SSD slots. I think I'll be using the Asus TUF Gaming B550M Plus (haven't decided yet wifi or no wifi). After some research and watching some youtube videos, it looks like I won't be able to use the full PCIe slot at the bottom of the...

I actually secured an Asus ROG STRIX 3070 from a Newegg combo deal on Friday evening. Then after doing some research I realized what a behemoth that card is and that it wouldn't fit in my case for a new system I'm building...not without some undesired modifications anyway. With regret I...

Thank you both!

What discord channel if you don't mind me asking? The channels I'm currently using didn't give me any notification at all.

Thanks for this! Thought about getting it from Steam and decided to wait. Picked it up from Greenman.

Thanks for the response, mda. This is helpful!

I'm looking at either the Asus TUF Gaming B550M-Plus or MSI MAG B550M Mortar motherboards for my next build, but I have a question regarding having 2 m.2 drives installed. The MSI board user manual says that if you have a m.2 drive installed in the second (PCIe 3.0) socket, it disables the...

I'm trying to be patient. I'm rocking my 2500K rig that was built in 2011. Only upgrades since then have been SSD's and 1 video card upgrade (GTX 670). I upgraded my monitor to a LG 27850GL back in May in anticipation of building a new system and then realized it was kind of a terrible time...

I was in this boat about a month ago trying to decide between the Asus and the LG. After reading some reviews from people that have experience with both monitors, I decided to go with the LG. Fortunately, I caught it when it was available on Amazon. I've been using it for almost a month now...

Ah, thanks for pointing out the second M.2 slot in the bottom right corner. I missed that. Also thanks for the confirmation I could use both the PCIe 2.0 slot along with the M.2 slot beside it and for noting the differences between the M.2 slots. I'm assuming there is no perceptible...

This might be a stupid question but I want to clarify before making any decisions. As mentioned in my original post, I'll be re-using a Sound Blaster Z sound card. I'm assuming, looking at the layout of the ASRock board (B450M Pro4) that m.2 SSD's fit underneath any card that is plugged into...

Thanks for putting all this information together, sinisterDei! I'll do some research based on what you provided and make some decisions. It's good to see that I'll be able to put a system together within my budget with no problem. I'll update this post with what I decide on. I'm not in a major...

I have a LG 27GL850 on the way over the next week or so, as well as a Fractal Define Mini C. I'm looking for advice on the internal components to drive this monitor. I'm coming from a 2500k and a GTX670 I've been rocking for years on a Dell U2312HM. My budget is around $1500. Obviously the...

I hadn't thought of something like this. Appreciate it, olendorf!

I don't think it's the bandwidth that I'd be concerned with. It's the form factor for me. I'm thinking that C will eventually become the standard and if that's the case I'd like to have that connectivity available.

Let me ask this: if you were building a new system now that you expect to keep (at least the case) for 5 years, would having a USB-C port in the front be a priority? Maybe I'm getting hung up on that one feature needlessly.

Thanks for the suggestion, magnetik. My preference is more of the tower style, and I like that the 3 cases I mentioned are all geared toward sound dampening. I like the look of that Silverstone case though.

I'm looking to build a new system to replace my Sandy Bridge rig in the near future. I want to go smaller with this build and I think I've settled on a micro-atx case. There are 3 cases I like (I like simple and quiet) but none of them have a front USB C port. I plan to keep the system for a...

So far I'm enjoying Win10. I have noticed a rather annoying habit though and have not found a way to fix it. When I open File Explorer and Edge they always open in the same place...they don't remember their last location. I always like to have my browser open on my left monitor and File...

I'm looking for some good arcade style/platformer games (somewhat like the classic Mario games) for Steam. I'm trying to find some games that I can get my wife into (so I'd also like local co-op and controller support). The only games she seems to remember playing are the classic Mario games...

Thanks for the feedback. I'll probably keep an eye out for deals on a replacement PSU. I saw Corsair now has a modular version of the CX430...would be nice for a HTPC with limited space.

My HTPC (see sig) had shut down sometime yesterday. When I attempted to power it back on, it powered on for about a second and then immediately shut down. The power LED on the mobo is lit when the power cable is connected, so I know it's getting at least some power. I checked all cables and...

Skyrim release = 11/11/11

Warlock: Master of the Arcane. Got it free from humble bundle. Been enjoying it so much that I picked up all the DLC and playing through again. I can't believe I hadn't picked this up before now, as a turn-based fan. Excellent game!

Nevermind. Found a trading forum on Steam and got it taken care of in no time.

So I wasn't aware that if you add funds to your Steam wallet it takes 1 week for it to be "approved" and during that 1 week you are unable to use the Steam Marketplace. I'm 3 cards away from completing the Summer card set. I'm hoping people will be willing to trade for the 3 I need. I need...

You mean like this?

Season 2 is on sale for 29.99 today as well.

Picked this up. Had some Amazon credit to apply as well. Great deal for an awesome show! Thanks OP.

I am left handed, but I've always used a mouse with my right hand. It feels unnatural and awkward to use my left hand. What drew me to this mouse was the size and comfort and not an overwhelming number of buttons. I saw a Deathadder 2013 in store as well and liked it, but it's a bit larger...

Got my Taipan today. First thing I noticed was a frustrating lag that, after Googling, seems to be somewhat of a common problem. Someone posted a possible fix by adjusting some power settings in device manager for the USB root hubs. After I did that I haven't noticed the lag and everything...

Can't say anything for sure about a button to flip you 180, maybe it can be programmed that way? I checked it out in a Best Buy store and can say they it indeed is a very comfortable mouse. Mine should arrive tomorrow so I can say more about it in a couple days.

Picked one up. Thanks OP!

Amazon has the Razer Taipan on sale for 59.99 with FS. http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Taipan-Ambidextrous-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B008BGXYBM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388322739&sr=8-2&keywords=razer+taipan I ordered one last night for 64.08, saw the lower price this morning, called Amazon and they credited...

Not sure honestly. It's a 4.1 system.

Picked mine up yesterday. Time to replace my 12+ year old Altec Lansings (the speakers I've had since my very first PC build). Can't wait to try them once I'm back home. Thanks OP!

I'm like the OP...can't get into MP games anymore. Played TF2 for a while, but then they added all that extra crap and it wasn't fun anymore. I enjoyed CoD-World at War for a while...found a couple tactical servers that seemed to keep a lot of the 12 year olds out. But really I haven't MP...

This. Still haven't played ME3 because of Origin. Loved 1 and 2, but I'm still resisting Origin.

Got my invite this morning. Can't wait to try it out!