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    Upgrade or wait until new CPUs address the spectre and meltdown?

    Currently have an i7 2600k and have been thinking of finally upgrading but with the recent news about current processors should I just wait until Intel changes the architecture to fix the spectre and meltdown bugs?
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    Klipsch - ProMedia 2.1 Bluetooth Speaker System

    Anyone have any experience with the Bluetooth version of the Klipsch? Klipsch® Promedia 2.1 Computer Speakers | Klipsch Klipsch - ProMedia 2.1 Bluetooth Speaker System (3-Piece) - Black
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    Video card advice.

    I currently have GTX 580 SLI setup and I'm looking for a single card solution that would give me better performance without breaking the bank. I play BF4 and other FPS and I also plan to get a higher res screen (such as a LG 34UM95-P). I was wondering if a single GTX 970 would be beneficial...
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    Windows Media Center Keys for 8.0 work on 8.1?

    Anyone know if the Windows media center keys that we purchased for windows 8.0 work on a clean install of windows 8.1?
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    Cat 6 daisychain to two HTPC's?

    I have a media server in my house that I want to stream blu-ray movies to 2 different HTPC's in my house. HTPC 1 is on the same level as the media server and about 60 feet away. The HTPC 2 is upstairs directly above the other HTPC 1. I'm going to run a single Cat 6 cable from the server to...
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    Windows 8 will not let my computer sleep!

    I just installed windows 8 on my computer. Every time I put the computer in sleep mode it will randomly turn back on. Sometimes its 10 minutes later and other times it just turns right back on after it is put into sleep mode. System is as follows: Asus P8P67-deluxe 16gb corsair Evga...
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    KB2647753 August 14, 2012 update problem

    I installed all the Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 7, but no matter how many times I install the KB2647753 update it wants to be installed again. When i check the update history it is in there multiple times (assuming one for each time I have installed it). Anyone else having this problem?
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    Add a sub to a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD

    I am currently looking at purchasing the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD. I already have a set of 2.0 speakers that I like but would like a little more bass. Does this card have a port to add a sub?
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    Need to update network and need advice.

    I currently have a linksys wrt54g router and three wap54g access points running in my house. The biggest problem is that the waps will only work with the wrt54g using WEP. I have been running this for a while but would like to use better security. The network is really old and has served me...
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    WHS 2011 launchpad auto minimize?

    I installed WHS 2011 on an old computer of mine to play around with. I setup each client to the server. My only problem is on each client desktop I would like the launchpad to start minimized rather that sitting on the desktop. Is there anyway to get this to auto minimize? Thanks
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    Asus P8P67-Pro 580 SLI + additional card for Physx?

    Can this board handle a 580 SLI setup + a single slot card on the bottom PCI-e slot for Physx?
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    EVGA 580 SLI setup not clocking down when idle

    For some reason the setup is not clocking down when idle. Temp on the top card is from 45-50 while the bottom card is about 38. I'm not running a multi monitor setup nor 120Hz display. Checked in the Evga precision tool and both cards run full 3d settings at desktop. Anyone have any ideas...
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    Evga GTX 580 SLI Power Supply?

    I'm looking at adding another GTX 5800 SC to do SLI. I was wondering with the system below if either of these would be enough power? Corsair TX-850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009 Corsair AX850...
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    GTX 580 with GTX 460 for Physx?

    I have this GTX 460 lying around and was wondering if I should throw it in my system to handle physx? Also, will my power supply handle it? I7 2600k oc'ed Asus p8p67-m pro Corsair pc1600 16Gb Evga GTX 580 SC 2 x Cruicial c300 DVD-RW drive 3 x 120 mm fans 1 x 80 mm fans Corsair TX-750
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    CPU Heatsink compatible with Lian Li V351B

    I'm trying to find a good heat sink and fan that will fit in my V351b without making any modifications to the case to fit it. I would really like one that fits and slides right in already mounted on the motherboard tray. I was looking at the Noctua but not sure if any of those will fit. Any...
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    Sorry Duplicate post. Delete please
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    Asus P8P67-M pro cold boot issue.

    Whenever I push the power button from a cold boot the pc will turn on for a second and then shut down, then a second later it will turn back on. This is the second asus board that I have had this problem with. The other is a P7P55D-E LX. I'm not sure what is causing these issues. Both...
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    Q9550 reading core speed wrong?

    I just purchased and installed a Q9550 in an Asus MB. I disabled speedstep in the bios but CPUZ still shows the core speed as 2000.0 MHz. If I put it under a load it does jump to 2833.0. I thought if you disabled speedstep that it would run at normal clock speed. Is this correct? Or is this a...
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    How to clean a used SSD drive?

    I have a samsung ssd drive that I pulled out of my laptop. It still has the partitions and old OS and data on it. I want to stick it in another computer and load windows 7 on it. Before I would usually just perform a low level format on a used drive but that was with spindle drives. Is...
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    E6700 Conroe needs Motherboard!

    I need a matx motherboard for my old CPU. What is the best board I can get without breaking the bank? I’m hoping to get one for less than $120, preferably less than $100. Thanks
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    IE drops connection and can't get on internet without reboot

    My Dell E1505 running windows xp will not stay connected to the internet regardless of whether it is on wireless or wired. I can start downloading something and it will just drop in the middle of it. The only way to get back on the internet is to reboot the machine. The system will work fine but...
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    Need 19" to 22" LCD display with HDMI!

    I'm looking for an widescreen LCD around 19 to 22" to hook up via HDMI to my m1330 without breaking the bank. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks
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    AMD 64 3200+ and AMD 64X2 4200+?

    I currently have a HTPC that runs Vista 32 bit home premium edition. I currently use the computer for surfing the net and as a music library. I have future plans to add a video capture card once some decent HDTV ones are out. I have a 3200+ 939 socket cpu running the machine now. Would...
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    More than 3 configured wireless networks causes problems!

    I have a HP dv2000t with windows vista 32bit that I use at several wireless locations around town. I currently have 3 wireless connections setup to automatically connect to these access points when I'm at that location. Whenever I go to a new location and add a 4th to my wireless connection list...
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    NETGEAR RangeMax 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter slow...

    accessing computers on the network. It works fine for browsing internet but when it comes to looking at contents on other computers it is slow as hell. Just opening a folder takes forever. I just installed the base driver and use windows wireless utility. I didn't want to use the crappy util...
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    What's happening to my hard drive space?

    I have vista loaded on my machine and everyday I check my available hard drive space and it keeps getting smaller and smaller. I'm not installing anything either. What is happening to my free hard drive space?
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    HP Pavilion dv2320us any good?

    I'm currently a student and needed a small laptop with portability so I can haul it around. Tonight I purchased the dv2320us without hesitation for $1100.00 after mail in rebate. It came with: AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile TL-60 2.0 Ghz 1.3mp camera HP mobile remote control 14.1 WXGA...
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    Slot load dvd burner for Dell 1505?

    Where can I find a slot load dvd burner that will fit in my E1505 laptop. Would like to replace the tray load with a slot. Would like to have lightscirbe if possible. thanks
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    Westinghouse LVM-37W3 scaling?

    Is there a way to have the westinghouse run in lower resolution at its actual aspect or 1:1 with out stretching the image. I don't mind the black bars on the top or the bottom. The problem is my monitor will not run at the actual aspect when running in 720p and will instead fill the screen...
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    Westinghouse LVM-37W3 and PS3?

    I know this has been beat to death and I have searched the forums with no luck. I'm wondering if anyone has figured out the best way to hook up a PS3 to the westinghouse 37 without having all the sync and other problems associated with it? I purchased an hdmi cable but I may take that back...
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    680I fan header and network leds not working.

    I just installed this motherboard into a case and have everything setup and working smoothly. I am having an issue with the exhast fan header located right behind the audio inputs on the motherboard. I have hooked numerous fans up to it and none of them work; however, when the computer shuts...
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    ASUS Striker Extreme?

    What makes this board have a price of $400.00? It is listed at newegg for $399.99 and some shipping. I was looking at this board but it costs as much as my cpu.
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    Westinghouse LVM-37W3 help?

    I just received my westy 37 and I'm having a problem with the auto detect feature on the monitor. I have the Lcd hooked up this: PC-DVI Xbox 360-Vga The problem I'm having is when I have the pc running and I decide to play the xbox360 the monitor auto detects the new input and switches...
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