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    $5000 Desktop for Simulations (potential GPU-Acceleration)

    I am looking to build a machine to assist with my graduate education. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc The sole application is large scale simulations (for a local machine). Problems to solve will involve...
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    3 monitor setup (dual monitor exteneded + 1 HDTV cloned)

    I am looking to achieve a three monitor setup using dual monitors in extended mode and an HDTV cloned to one of the monitors. Current hardware mobo: ASUS m3n78-vm GPU: Gefore GT430 Both monitors have VGA/DVI/HDMI inputs. I am unsure of displayport The HDTV has an HDMI input. What are my...
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    IP35 PRO - Upgrade RAM from 4gb to 8gb

    CPU - q9450 @3.6Ghz MOBO - Abit IP35 Pro RAM - 2x2gb pc-8000 I want to upgrade from 4gb -> 8gb. I remember (from 2008) when building my system that some people were having issues using 4 sticks with this mobo and especially when OCing. I am looking for suggestions for a kit...
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    Cable modem recommendation

    Hello, I will be using the 30 Mbps/ 3 Mbps service provided by Suddenlink in Texas. I am looking for cable modem recommendations router: TP-LINK TL-WDR4300 I've look at the Arris series so far: 6121, 6141, 6183 Any other input, guys?
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    DDR2 and DDR RAM for sale

    I have some extra DDR and DDR2 RAM about and would like for someone to have it that can put it to good use. All memory was pulled from a working environment. I've listed individual prices in the table. I will sell all together for $30 (7 sticks of 1Gb, 13 sticks of 512Mb)
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    Windows 8.1 performance issues

    Hello, I've recently upgraded from Win7 to Win8.1 (~3 months) and I'm having such a bad performance experience with 8.1 lately regarding slowness of navigating windows explorer and office 2013 products. I usually sleep my computer at night. The "slowness" problems begin to become a...
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    DDR and DDR2 ram for sale

    I have some DDR and DDR2 memory for sale. Prices are OBO. eBay feedback
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    Older DDR and DDR2 sticks

    I've got a stack of older DDR and DDR2 memory (20 sticks) I'm looking to part with. Does this stuff still sell? Best place to list them? Price? Thanks for your time
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    Will this optical drive burn or rip CDs and/or DVDs?

    Lite-ON iHOS104-06 optical drive I can see that it is able to read BD/DVD/CD, but there is no mentioning of its DVD/CD writing ability. Does a drive need a writing ability to rip the desired media? Info 1 Info 2
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    3com 3CBLSG48 Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus - Ends 9/25/12 @ 2:30 PDT - $215 OBO+SH

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/280950847182?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
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    FS: 3Com Baseline 2948-SFP Plus 3BLSSG48 Gigabit Switch with 48 web managed ports

    Payment: Paypal eBay: Feedback profile _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3Com Baseline Switch 2948-SFP Plus = $215 + shipping (UPS ground)...
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    3Com Switch 2948 SFP plus Troubleshooting

    EDIT: found out the default user, password, IP, and she's good as new again.
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    Apple iPhone 1st Generation - 8GB - Black (AT&T) - Ends July 16 @ 2:31pm PDT - $26

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/280918134771?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 I have an iPhone 1st Generation (8GB) for sale. The item is in OK cosmetic condition. The screen has minimal scratching, but there are dings and scratches on the back and bottom. I have not...
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    Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB White (AT&T) - Ends July 16 @ 2:09pm PDT - $0.99

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/280918124921?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 For sale is a white iPhone 3GS with 16GB of storage The device failed to update to the iOS 4.0 when I tried in iTunes. I tried to restore it and cannot get iTunes to restore it properly. I...
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    Thermaltake VH8000BWS Armor+ MX ATX Mid-Tower Case - Ends @ 4:24pm CDT - $45.00

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/280918237234?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Details in the above listing EDIT: ends july 16
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    Requirements for SSD

    I have THIS mobo, a ABIT IP35-Pro "6 x SATA 3Gb/s offer by Intel ICH9R support Intel Matrix Storage Tech(AHCI & RAID0/1/5/10) " I'm looking to get in on the Sandisk Extreme 240GB What are the performance differences with my older mobo
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    SATA requirements for SSD?

    What are they? Will the sata ports on my mobo HERE be the limiting factor? "6 x SATA 3Gb/s offer by Intel ICH9R"
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    Simulator games with multiplayer

    A buddy and I are looking for simulators that we can play online or over the LAN. Anyone know of any good ones?
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    CF/SLI with this mobo?

    Abit IP35 pro is my current mobo and I was contemplating the performance hit I'll see in Xfire/SLI with the below PCI-E slots: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127030 1 x PCI-E X16, 1 x PCI-E X16 (x4 bandwidth) Any insight would be helpful EDIT: I've read...
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    Waste of crossfire/SLI ??

    Abit IP35 pro is my current mobo and I was contemplating the performance hit I'll see in Xfire/SLI with the below PCI-E slots: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127030 1 x PCI-E X16, 1 x PCI-E X16 (x4 bandwidth) Any insight would be helpful EDIT: I've read this but...
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    CPU bottleneck at which GPU

    q9450 at 3.5ghz game at 1080p currently have a 4870 and looking to upgrade any help is appreciated
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    q9450 oc advice WITH PICS

    First time OC q9450 abit ip35 pro G.Skill ddr2-1000 rated at ~2.0-2.1v and 5-5-5-15 Bumped up to 3.2 Ghz to start by setting all BIOS values to the lowest option The recommendations I need are: How long of a prime95 test is "normal" for stability? Best way...
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    Difficultly of fan replacement and cleaning?

    my 4870 is starting to sound pretty terrible. How hard is a fan replacement? Where could I purchase a replacement? Also, it looks pretty dusty. I cleaned it out the best I could with air but am wondering about removing the fan shroud to check the fan and clean it out. Will i have...
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    Selling iPhones?

    I've got 3 to sell. Where to sell? eBay? Any idea what 1st Gen phones go for? Does a jailbroken or stock phone have more value? One has a touchscreen issue, therefore should I sell for parts? One bricked in an update to OS4.0, I have been unable to restore it. Any ideas?
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    New Case, check. But new heatsink?

    I had a case with poor airflow and purchased a RV02 yesterday. I currently have a q9450 at stock with a Tuniq tower 120 on it and temps are ~60 on prime (17 ambient) Should I wait and test temps with the new case or get a new heatsink as well? I was never impressed with my previous...
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    ~$500 Budget for simple gaming

    1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Gaming and browsing 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? $500 3) Where do you live? Missouri 4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is...
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    Quick AMD 6*** series question

    Does it support 3 independent displays (no eyefinity) I want to run dual monitors at my desk and output to a HDTV for movies and such. Or do I still need a secondary card for the third display?
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    Before OC on Q9450

    Q9450 at 2.66 GHz (stock) Tuniq Tower 120 Abit IP35 Pro 4GB Ram All settings default I logged some "In-place Large FFT" prime tests below using Realtemp 3.40 with TJ Max of 100 My Case The Tuniq blocks ~40% of my large 230mm side case fan. Only one other intake at front and one exhaust at...
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    Easiest way to power 3 displays

    Not eyefinity/surround I own a 4870. Received a u2311h today. Previous setup: DVI out to 20" dell DVI-HDMI to HDTV in other room Desired setup: Primary and secondary displays on dell monintors +use this comp as "htpc" to HDTV in other room. What are my options?
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    Time for new router? WRT54G v2

    I've got a WRT54G v2 (fairly old, correct?) with whatever firmware came with the router. I've never attempted to update it, but am beginning to learn about dd-wrt and tomato since I have been getting dropped connections and slightly sluggish network performance the past week. Should an...
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    HTPC/Storage build

    1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? Etc A HTPC/Storage build. I would like to play content on a local TV, and eventually extend to other TVs in the house. For storage, I was thinking around ~2-6TB. 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included...
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    This Matrix Raid?

    I have 2 WD 6400AAKS drives and a 1.5TB Seagate 7200.11 drive. I am pretty much ready to move from vista to win7 (data wise), and fortunately have time to do so today. Mobo is an abit ip35 pro I've never set up an array, but like the flexibility of a matrix raid setup, and want to...
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    P4 socket 478 enough?

    I'm trying to put together a HTPC with spare parts: Pentium 4 3.0Ghz socket 478 :) ATI x1950 pro AGP 2GB ddr Results in extreme stuttering when playing .mkv through VLC CPU usage appears to be ~55% I'm sure this is the result of lacking hardware but not sure what. :confused...
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    i5 temps Vs q9450

    Ambient temps= 65-67F (17-19C) stock settings on both computers I built an i5 with the CM Hyper212 for a friend and using Realtemp 3.00 temps were 18-22C In the same room was my q9450 with the Tuniq 120 and using RT 3.00 temps were 42-44C Now after IBT (max stress, 1 test), which is...
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    BitGamer Invites

    0 invites remain, first come first serve. ****OUT*****
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    Few build uncertainties

    1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Web, Gaming, CAD 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? ~1000-1500 3) Where do you live? Missouri 4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. Please be very specific...
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    My Options?

    I have 2 6400AAKS drives and a 1.5TB 7200.11 drive. My knowledge of RAID is limited (only knowing the differences between each setup). Anyways, what are my options for this 3-drive configuration?
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    Quick question about speakers for PC/college party house

    Hey guys, I might be able to get a decent deal on some MXT loudspeakers. I don't have much knowledge concerning audio, but thought you guys might provide me with a quick answer. http://www.mtxhome.com/p/prosumer/tp112.aspx SPECS...
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    CPU Fan control Issue with Abit IP35 Pro

    Hey, I am having issues with the fan controller of a Tuniq Tower 120 and my Abit IP35-pro mobo. I seem to lose complete control of my fan controller on my Tuniq Tower 120 at times. Using a few mobo utilities (uguru and CPUID), it reads the fan at ~1500rpm when the controller is turned...
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    Tuniq 120 fan controller

    Any1 else have this issue? I seem to lose complete control of my fan controller on my Tuniq Tower 120 at times. I need to look into this more, but I feel like I am not always able to increase the fan inside the heatsink to 100%. Sometimes, It is significantly louder when I turn the knob...
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