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I'm new to RGB and my MSi X399 Gaming mobo has a 4-pin addressable RGB header. I'm using an Enermax Liqtech II which uses a 3-pin. Obviously I can't plug that into the mobo so I have to use the crappy controller which has proved difficult sticking to one color. Looking at the pinout it seems...

I'm selling the last few parts from my last build. First is a Lian Li PC 7FNWX case in great condition. It comes in the original box with all the packing. SOLD! Next I am selling a Corsair AX750 power supply which I sleeved with MDPC-X. Also in great condition and working perfectly...

So, I'm building a new system and I'm going to have to sleeve the PSU. My last PSU I sleeved using MDPC-X and I've been more than happy with it. However, I know there are a lot more options these days and was wondering what other people are using. I have zero interest in paracord or any other...

I'm selling my NAS. It's time to move to a dedicated server and more storage. It's in like new condition and comes with the box, documentation and all the cords. It comes with two 2TB hard drives. The NAS has been reset to the factory settings and the drives had 3 random fill writes and have no...

I'm selling this Gyration air mouse/remote and wireless keyboard. I bought it for an HTPC and decided to ditch the HTPC idea so I don't need these. They were hardly used and come complete in the original packaging. Includes the receiver, manuals, and software as well. $40 plus shipping.

I'm selling a Zalman HD503 media PC case. I was trying to sell the PC as a whole but haven't had much interest so I'm parting it out. It will come with the original infrared remote. The case is complete and will come with everything is came with originally, in the original box. Keep in mind that...

I'm selling my home theater PC. The specs are listed down below. It comes with Windows 7 which includes the disc as well as the licence. It also comes with ArcSoft Total Media Theater 5. It comes with the IR remote that came with it but it will also come with a Gyration air mouse/remote and...

So, I got the TV Live and it seems it's not liking how my local metadata is setup. I use Metabrowser and it was downloading the metadata and formatting it for Mediabrowser. Also, it's not showing information for music from the ID3 tags on music. Does anyone know of any guides on how to...

I don't rip Blu Rays very often, normally just T.V. series. Anyhow, what video bit rate do you encode at? I'm trying constant quality in Handbrake with a setting of 26 and I'm ending up with files over 1.3GB for a 22 minute episode. Well, I just checked the bitrate and for the video it's over...

I'm looking for a free backup solution and I want one that I know people trust. My knowledge of backing up consists of simply copy what I want backed up to the backup drive. I tried SyncToy and I don't like it, so I'm looking for another solution. So, is there anything that people here would...

So, I'm looking for a local media streaming device. I've been using an HTPC and I'm done with it. I just want something quick and dirty. So, please don't suggest anything like a Raspberry Pi. Here's what it needs to be able to do. Stream media locally from my server in MKV. Stream YouTube...

I just took a trip to Ikea to get a desk for my DOS machine. I wanted to get one of their Signum cable outlet kits for the keyboard/mouse and the joystick so I wouldn't see any wires. Signum Cable Outlet Kit Unfortunately, my Ikea is out of them and said they're discontinued and won't be...

I just tried contacting Dell about the warranty on one of my U2412Ms. I was told that since I bought it from Amazon I need to talk to them. Does Dell not honor their warranty if you buy from third parties?

So, I work for a company the recently let go their sys admin. I've been working here as a hardware tech and I don't know a ton about group policy. Anyhow, the short of it is that they want me to work into the sys admin position. One thing they requested recently was that they want a certain user...

I'm selling various computer parts, a couple of Steam codes, and a few Blu Rays. Prices include shipping. Please PM me with any questions. I'll be happy to additional pictures of anything as well. I do take PayPal and I will only ship to confirmed addresses. Heatware Feedback eBay Feedback...

The reason I want to do this is to connect a DSL modem. I'm moving all my networking equipment to my utility room where all the cables come in to the house. All of the phone jacks are wired using Cat5. So, I want to take one of those Cat5 cables and terminate it with an RJ-11 so the modem can...

So, I've had the Klipsch Pro Media 2.1s for a long time now. Well, the sub finally kicked the bucket and the volume control crackles quite a bit. I ended up getting a hold a set of Swan M505s which are still sitting in my storage room new in the box. So, I can repair the Klipsch or I can just...

I currently have a 2600K and the 3770K is the top of what I'll be able to get for my 1155 board. I've been contemplating upgrading. I use the system to do video encoding and editing. I also do a lot of photo work and audio encoding as well. The question is, would I see enough of an increase...

I've not been huge on PC gaming in a long time. The newest game I have is Portal 2. Currently I have a Radeon HD6850 that's slightly overclocked from the factory. I just watched some videos on Bioshock Infinite and I'm really wanting to pick it up. Recommended spces have the 6950 listed, which...

I have some components left over from system builds that fell through. They are all brand new. I also have Dirt Showdown on Steam which hasn't been activated. I have some James Bond movies on Blu Ray. And I have a Nikon D3000 package as I decided to upgrade. 1. Asus P8Z68V-LE (Brand New): $110...

I have a bunch of parts sitting around and I thought I would do a build with them. The problem is that I have two motherboards. They both seem pretty similar to me, just curious which one to use. So, please, help me out and take a look at each one and tell me which one you'd use and why. Asus...

I currently have a Nikon D3000. I've been pretty happy with it, but one thing that has always bugged me is the fact that I can see grain. Even in well lit outdoor shoots you can see it in the blues of the sky and I assume it's a deficiency with the image sensor. I've got the upgrade bug and I...

I need help finding a way to mount an LCD. It's a 17" and it has standard VESA mounting. I have it sitting around and thought I could use it on my HTPC for when I'm just listening to music so I don't have to have the T.V. on. Now, I need to find a way I can mount it where it can be out of the...

I currently do onsite backup to a NAS. But recently I've been worried about theft and fire and I really want to start doing offsite backup. I was hoping I could get some suggestions for a good external enclosure. I want something with eSATA and USB 3 with SATA as the internal interface. I need...

Anyone here using Plex?

I'm having a grounding issue that I'm having a tough time tracking down. This is happening in a build that I have had up and running for quite some time. It's vulnerable to static discharges. They cause it to either shut down or hard lock. It seems to be consistent with the top cover, but I've...

I know what I would get if it were higher end, but I don't know what to get for a more budget end. The system is an older system that I will be using as a backup for my main system and to play older games that don't run will in Vista/7. Specs: AMD Athlon XP 4000+ X2 Corsair 1GB DDR2 320...

I have a Media Sonic Pro Box. It's a 4 disk enclosure I intended to use for backup to three drives. It has no options for RAID or JBOD. It's just supposed to show how ever many drives you put in there. Sadly, mine is only showing one. The activity lights just sit and flash on the other two...

I finally got my new system up and running after replacing a DOA video card. After getting all the drivers and Windows updates done I installed Speccy and fired it up. All the temps seem fine until I look at the mother board which is reading 81° C and occasionally drops down to 60° C for a slit...

Symptoms: I'm having a peculiar problem with my new build Corsair 750AX Asus P8P67 LE Intel Core i7 2600K Mushkin Blackline 8GB PC3 10666 8-8-8-24 MSi Cyclone Radeon R6850 Windows 7 Pro x64 After installing Windows I installed all the drivers and then I ran Windows Update. I left and came...

I just built a new system with an i7 2600K with a Zalman 9900 Max with AS5. The system board is an Asus P8P67 LE. In the BIOS it says the idle temp is about 38° C. However, if I use IR thermometer aimed at the back of the motherboard, under the CPU and it's about 29° C. How much would you trust...

I need a slight shove. I haven't been keeping an eye on console games lately. I have a 360 and a Wii. However, there are a couple of games that I would like on the PS3. So, I was wanting those of you with a PS3 or with both a PS3 and 360 to post up some good games. What I'm looking for is a...

I have a few things for sale. I accept PayPal at [email protected]. Feel free to e-mail me, PM me, or post in here if you're interested or have any questions. I will only ship to your address in PayPal. I have a heat ware account but no feedback yet. However, I have 100% positive feedback on...

It looks like it's time for me to get some new speakers. I currently have a set of Klipsch Pro Media 2.1s. They're connected to an X-Fi Platinum. The volume control is starting to crackle and they just don't sound as good as they used to. The easy thing for me to do would be to get an amp...

I'm looking for some sources to get older computer parts. When I say older, I'm talking the days of P1s, SIMMs, and floppy drives. I have an older computer that I use to play DOS games. I want to make sure I have parts to keep it alive. I've tried eBay and I'm looking for some other sources...

And I was wondering if it's worth it. I wasn't planning to upgrade but someone is selling an XFX 5770 for $80 shipped. What do you think? Specs are on the left in my sig.

I'm thinking of switching from ATi in my HTPC to nVidia. I currently have a 5450 and I'm getting tired of the drivers. Plus I'm having some other isues with it. I haven't had an nVidia card since for a long time and I don't know which one to get. What I'm looking for is: Fanless BItstream...

I have a few items for sale. I just signed up for a Heatware account under the name Polygon. If you want to see some sort of feedback I have over 100% positive feedback on eBay with over 400 ratings. My eBay username is PolygonGTC. Zalman CNPS9500AT: $35 SHIPPED!: This is for the 1156 and 775...

I've got a Corsair 720HX that I'm sleeving. I've run into an issue regarding the connector orientation. Long story short, I assume that it matters what order the cables go in?

So, I recently got done with a slight upgrade on my HTPC. I moved to 5450 for the lossless codecs. Everything is working as it should. However, there is an issue that sometime the receiver looses the audio signal from the HTPC, say when moving to a another chapter on the Blu Ray. I have the...