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    Motherboard upgrade question:

    Hi all, My current rig (specs in sig) is in desperate need of a graphics update, and I've been eyeing a Sapphire 6900XT Toxic. The X370 Taichi only has PCIe 3.0, so obviously to use all the new graphics card, I need to upgrade the motherboard. My question is: do I/Should I pick up a newer zen...
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    21:9 V. 16:9 Curved: Thoughts?

    Today, I worked remotely from home and was able to use my Wifes recently purchased LG 34UC88 21:9 curved monitor. It's my first experience using an ultra-wide, and first time using a curved. I have been in the market to upgrade my main desktops display from a samsung S32D850 (WQHD model) to...
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    A mish mash of Errors: What's bad in my system?

    Hi all, On Sunday, I was playing Apex Legends, when all the sudden my game crashed, I know there have been some stability issues with the game, so I thought nothing of it. I rebooted the game, and then before I was even back to the title screen, my machine BSOD'd with a 'page fault in non...
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    ASRock Taichi X370 BIOS 4.6 instability?

    Hi all, The other night I had some free time and ran bios updates sequentially from version 2.0 to 4.6, the latest available for the Taichi board. The next time I used the computer to game, I started having all sorts of stability issues, that eventually started causing the computer to BSOD...
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    Looking for a >=27" 144hz monitor help decide!

    I am looking to finally get a dedicated 'gaming' monitor instead of using my Saumsung S32D850 for everything. Parameters are >=27" 144hz WQHD resolution or greater AMD Freesync (not a requirement, but a plus) So far I've examined the spec sheets of these monitors: MSI Optix MAG27CQ 27" VA...
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    FS: Halo Reach Xbox 360

    HI all, to help fund some Thanksgiving sale splurges, I am looking to sell the following items. PayPal/venmo preferred, all items in Dallas Texas, Shipping to 48 states, shipping included in price. Ebay Account is ThatsAgood1jay with all positive reviews. Thanks for looking! Halo Reach Xbox...
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    1700x Or 1600X?

    Hi all, I am looking to nab up a Ryzen chip from MC since they're on sale. I am torn between the 1700x and 1600x. Use Case: I mostly play games with the computer, other uses include programming, streaming and general productivity reason for upgrading: My core system is old, I've had the same...
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    FS: Samsung 840 Pro 256gb

    Hi all, I need to upgrade the capacity of my primary SSD, so I need to move my current unit. It's a Samsung 840 Pro 256gb, been running rock solid for 3 years. I do not have the original box. I will post SSD Health screenshot tonight when I get home. I would like $70 shipped. Heatware/ebay...
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    Time Machine Questions

    Hi all, I've had my MPr for 2 years now, and I've never set up time machine. And am a bit confused on how this will work. 1: I plan on storing the backups on a network drive. Does time machine require to have the drive formatted in a specific way? as in, am I going to have to partition off a...
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    FS: HDD, Router, Athlon X3 proc, LG 32"TV, Logitech G27 + More!

    I have a few items for sale to clean house. And will be adding more as I dig them out of my closet. Payments through paypal please. I am located in Dallas Texas. Will ship USPS flat-rate on items that can fit into one of their boxes. If you would like it shipped another way please let me...
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    FS: Gigabyte 2gb model 7850 Video Card

    Hi all, It is time for me to upgrade my computer to play Project Cars, so I am trying to sell my trusty 7850, it's a gigabyte 2gb memory model and works flawlessly. I have the original packaging and original accessories. I can provide pictures upon request, card is currently installed in my...
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    970, 290, 390? what card is right for me?

    I want to upgrade my 7850 so I can play Project Cars without frame rate issues. I will be playing it at 1080p, and would like as much eye candy as possible, but my budget is fairly strict at $350. I was thinking a 970 would do fine, but I wanted to get some more opinions on what would be...
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    Bought an rMBP this weekend, my first mac, what should I know?

    Hi all, I bought a used rMBP this weekend for me to tinker with OSX, run some music creation apps and serve as my school laptop. It's my first mac and thus I have a lot of questions on how things work. So I thought I would come here and ask if you experts have some helpful links to start...
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    Upgrade Recommendations.

    I currently am running a 2gb 7850 in my machine, it runs all the games I play at or near ultra at 1080p. I have a friend lined up to buy it so he can run it in a crossfire setup, but I was wondering if it's even worth upgrading with supposedly a new line coming out from AMD in the fall? If I...
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    Need help choosing displays

    This coming semester I will be moving back into a small college apartment. It is furnished, and the desks provided are very shallow. I currently use a 32" LG TV as my main monitor with an old viewsonic vx2025wm on an arm as a secondary monitor. and I know this will not work at the new...
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    FS: AMD Athlon II X3 Rana

    Selling my long time processor. It's an AMD ATHLON II x3 Rana on the surface, but in the right board turns into a 4 core. Been running for the past 3 years at the settings listed in the CPU-Z link http://valid.x86.fr/z3geqa Asking $30 shipped to lower 48. Also for sale: a 2007 model...
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    FS: 3DS Combo, SD Camcorder, SCII:HOS Collectors Guide

    Hi all, needing to save up money for a large purchase so am moving stuff I never use. I ship all things fedex ground insured, and deal with payapl (non CC highly preferred!) Have heatware under ThatsAgood1jay (granted I do not buy and sell on here very often) First up is my 3ds. Bought at the...
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    FS: Samsung T240HD

    Selling my long loved T240HD, display needs are changing so I need to move it out to fund a setup more conducive to my needs. Monitor has some light scratches on the base and on the back from being moved to and from college dorms. Panel looks great and has the 16:10 aspect ratio that is great...
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    FS: ATT Samsung Galaxy S

    I want to get a new phone. And I would like to sell my current one to help pay for the new one. It's a Samsung Galaxy S for ATT. Condition: scratches around the case, with a nick here or there. Most notable damage to the body is the USB door has broken out, and it took some of the bezel...
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    F/S: Crucial M4 128gb

    Selling my crucial m4 128gb drive. Great drive, reliable, no issues what so ever, I just need more room so am moving to a larger SSD, but need to move this out before I can afford the larger drive :rolleyes:. I do have the original box somewhere. Have heat/ebay under ThatsAgood1jay Would like...
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    Mushkin Silverline 2x4gb ddr3 1333 & Borderlands Loot Items (end: 12/15/12)

    Borderlands Items (starting bid $25 bNow: $60) http://www.ebay.com/itm/121035638752?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Memory: (starting bid $15, bNow: $25) http://www.ebay.com/itm/121035646286?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Happy Bidding!
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    New 1tb Caviar Black, system acting weird.

    I snagged a 1tb WD Caviar Black with 64mb cache last week from Newegg on the shellshocker, installed it over the weekend and have been getting files rearranged off my ancient 250gb drive. My primary boot/install drive is a Crucial M4 128gb SSD, this drive is for storage of music/movies/documents...
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    Testing a PSU manually, good idea?

    I need to test my PSU to see if it is giving proper output to my video cards (i am having an issue where insuficient power could be causing system failure) I googled how to do this with a voltmeter and found this guide...
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    Gigabyte GA-990fx UD3 issues?.or just graphics....

    This is kinda a long story but all is a bit necessary to explain my predicament. Ever since I built this computer with this motherboard, it's had a few quirks. IT would sometimes take a long time to flash the post screen, it would quite a number of times boot up and be off by about 2 hours on...
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    Stuff I Found in My Closet Sale!

    Was cleaning out my closet recently and found a bunch of stuff I don't use / don't need. I would prefer local deals, but will ship to lower 48 at buyers expense. Shipping will be UPS Ground. I am located in the east side of Dallas Texas, but would be willing to drive to the mid-cities to meet...
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    Critical update: now crashing computer.

    I was using my computer last night and everything was fine. Went to sleep, woke up this morning and now anytime I open a program windows (windows 7 HP is the operating system) either crashes completely or takes forever to load menus or close programs (that is when it can actually open them)...
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    Installing Windows CD Driver issue

    I am trying to install windows 7 onto my new rig (will be in the post my setup later once I get it all buttoned up) but when I try to start the installation, it asks me about a "Required CD/DVD driver" I have the driver disk, but it wont bring it up when I put it into the drive. Has anyone...
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    Refurbs? Potential future mac user questions

    A few days ago my desktop's motherboard finally let go after months of giving me the what for. I have been brooding the past few days as to what to do as far as a main computer replacement. Given my current time circumstances, and number of hobbies, I have come to the conclusion that...
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    Upgrading to 7 from XP, what version is right for me?

    After shopping around the OEM versions of Win 7 from newegg, there is quite a large price difference between that of Home Premium and Ultimate. So before i make the purchase, i would like to get a clear view of what the difference between the two versions is. Does ultimate provide better...
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    WTB: EVGA 9800GTX Not plus

    As the title says, looking for an EVGA 9800GTX, not the GTX+ version, looking to experiment with SLi.
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    Jay's clearing house: Computer Gear, Guitars/Amps/Effects

    Hey guys, need to do some clearing of the house so here is what i got. Feel free to email me at: [email protected] I do not have pictures for some of the items as my brother currently is borrowing my camera. When i get it back i will shoot what does not have pictures. I will ship to lower...
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    Need a workstation....ideas?

    1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc This will be my college work computer, first year it will be mostly word processing and audio editing for my personal recordings. Later on it may be used for video and picture editing/production. 2) What's your...
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    FS: EBMM JP6, Mark Tremonti Wah Pedal

    Musical Gear FS: For sale is my Mark Tremonti Wah pedal, i bought this about a year ago and have enjoyed it, but i prefer the sound of a cry baby more, so i am selling this along with a Morley Power Adapter. No problems with it, no scuffs or dings or scratches, just a bit dusty. Asking $100...
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    Problem with Microsoft LifeCam Cinema

    Hi, i bought a Microsoft LifeCam Cinema today, and am having some problems with the software included with it. I installed the drivers from the disk, and followed all instructions, but when ever i activate the program for the camera, it will come up and say "No Camera is Connected". So, i...
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    Best wall mount?

    Hi, i am interested in getting a wall mount to.....well mount my TV. Its a 37'' samsung that i worked very very hard to get the money to buy. So i want the best quality mount possible. My only requirement is that it be secure and strong. But, if it could also extend out and side to side it would...
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    Hanns-G, Samsung, or Asus.

    I am in the market for a new monitor to replace my Viewsonic 20". My only requirements are that it looks good. And is larger than 22". The Hanns·G HG-281DPBb 27.5" has caught my eye as a good large scale monitor. I have read some iffy reviews on quality control and general color problems though...
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    Planning my "real" Audio build

    I have decided to take the plunge into the huge world of Hi Fi audio. Mostly inspired by my brothers recent build of a system and i have fallen in love with the way his sounds. Suddenly, these logitech 2.1's dont sound good. I guess to give you an idea. My brothers system includes a Phase Linear...
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    Windows update Problem

    I bought myself a new 120gb Zune tonight and am trying to set it up. But when ever i try to download and install the Zune software it says "Can not connect to microsoft update". So, i checked the troubleshoot for this and it said that this is caused by a few windows things being out of date. So...
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    7900GT KO problem

    my EVGA 7900GT KO is acting weird. To start off, i have been noticing some strange 'Stuck' pixels all over my screen. Even on start up, when the motherboard flash screen appears i see black and blue dots all over the screen. And in windows as well, i will see just wierd clusters of stuck pixels...
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    Video card is screwing my motherboard

    I did some upgrading today on my PC including a new set of G.Skill ddr2 1066 ram. a Zalman VF700 cooling unit on my 7900GT. And a new Seagate Hard drive. After installing everything and giving the system a thorough cleaning. When ever i would starte the system, the mother board would sit on...
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