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  1. owcraftsman

    Desk ideas?

    I was in similar condition and went with Uplift Desk 72" wide 24" deep started with 3 27" monitors knowing I was going to ascend to ultrawide. 72" is perfect for that. 2-27" 1440p + 1-34" Ultrawide 1440p Two years down the road and I couldn't be happier.
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    Anyone went strictly to SSDs only yet ?

    Dang I don't even have ssd's now all M.2. My backups are online storage.
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    Old School Gamer Style Case Recommendations

    WOW 1 post and outa here I knew I had a 900 circa 2008 and there is that 200 mm fan in the top. The big brother Antec 1200 too on the right. Full size images here https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/7406/C1BqO8.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/797/wok8co.jpg...
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    Old School Gamer Style Case Recommendations

    I can dig the emotional attachment. I have some 200 mm fans you can have just pay shipping. One of them may well be from an Antec case. I think I had one of the 900's back in the day. Take a pic of your fan and PM me.
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    If the wireless signal strength of a fibre modem is weak, what are the remedies?

    Hardwired means using an Ethernet cable to make a network connection instead of Wifi. I only use Wifi when a hardwired connection is not available. Anything less is a compromise and why people complain Wifi sucks look for extender and signal booster etc etc. You asked what are the Remedies. I...
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    If the wireless signal strength of a fibre modem is weak, what are the remedies?

    I have two Asus routers both capable of AiMesh and used it for a year or so. It was every bit as potent as what I use now which is two separate routers. The hype is warranted. I especially liked how seamleass the switching was when moving moble devices from one side of the house to the other...
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    Wallpaper engine...what ones do you use?

    May not be what you are looking for, but I use really slick screensavers (not an HTTPS site). I have several desktops with multiple monitors what I like about really slick is the dynamically fills all screens to full width of whatever set up it is presented with. In other words spanned not 3...
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    If the wireless signal strength of a fibre modem is weak, what are the remedies?

    Buy a switch 4 or 8 port TP-Link TL-SG108 is a good one And do your self a favor, hard wire as many devices as you can. I have a Century Link ONT and connect directly to my Asus RT-AX3000 router with no need for a modem from my ISP, It feeds my 2nd router.
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    If the wireless signal strength of a fibre modem is weak, what are the remedies?

    The signal booster is a bad idea IMHO. Most use the same poor signal to boost in a different area and you are stuck with the same suck ass wifi. I would get a good quality wifi router such as TP-Link Archer AXE75. Run a Cat 6 line from modem to a good central location in you home or apartment...
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    Chipset driver download outdated on amd.com versus manufacture sites?

    I don't like poking around either and use Intel Driver & Support Assistant The app runs in the system tray and notifies you when new drivers are available occasionally the software it self will need updated and it tells you that as well. Works well for me.
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    Chipset driver download outdated on amd.com versus manufacture sites?

    I maintain Asus drivers are recommended. That said I also recommend uninstalling the current chipset driver before updating. Its is normal for Windows to block files delivered from another computer which is where Asus drivers come from. That process is not always self evident. Go to folder the...
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    Chipset driver download outdated on amd.com versus manufacture sites?

    For me I use the board specific drivers from Asus support. Consider the AMD driver 5.08.02.027 supports multiple platforms I count 16 different chipsets kinda like you can download multi language version of Nvidia drivers not all are for you. It's very likely the latest and greatest will have...
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    Old UPS batteries (APC SUA 1500)... where do you source them?

    You are right of course but at 18 each vs 32 from CP I'll take my chances.
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    Old UPS batteries (APC SUA 1500)... where do you source them?

    Just had batteries fail in my CP1500PFCLCD. I had a real good experience with Replacement Battery Store Great Prices, good communications, and fast ship. All came as expected. I was skeptical at first due to low price but decided to take a chance. I would not hesitate next time.
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    Which 1440p 27" 240hz IPS monitor should I buy?

    Gigabyte M27Q X My picks LG 27GR95QE-B or Corsair XENEON 27QHD240 If not worried about burn in and gaming only as you say nothing beats the brightness and contrast ratio of OLED ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM Hard to beat RTings for advice on Monitors or TVs BTW no body ever gamed with...
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    FS: Ubiquiti edgeswitch, various blurays and 4k's, nVidia Shield Pro

    I'll take 4k + code Game of Thrones Complete Series Pm in a minute
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    X3d vs extreme single core speeds?

    I've been gaming for decades. Always had the latest and greatest seeking the highest FPS. As I look back it always came with compromises. Turn this down or that crank this up or that oh shit budrod has a golden chip what am I going to do. Still, even budrod when that latest AAA title comes out...
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    2x Corsair XR5 420 good enough for 4090 and 13900k

    I don't understand what you are asking. Are you having issues? Properly set up, on the face of it you should be fine. What makes you think you need to upgrade?
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    How little memory is too little?

    IMHO I believe 32 GB of system memory is the current sweet spot in 2x16 or 4x8 configs. Currently Utilizing 44% or 14 GB+/- of available memory with two browsers open, Office Outlook 20 apps running in system tray and I don't have to sacrifice anything to make sure I'm ready to game. I rarely...
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    Gaming @ 4K

    Budget?
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    Is there ever a reason to re-apply fresh thermal paste after a few years?

    I'm more concerned why you would ask. I can only assume temps are rising on you. Summer/obvious aside when is the last time you cleared the dust from your case. I unhook everything take case to the garage, fire up the compressor and blow it from the inside out or blow every area the opposite of...
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    FS: Headphones - Bose QC45, Monoprice Modern Retro

    Great seller all arrived as advertised wouldn't hesitate to deal with again
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    Any Quantum Fiber Users Here? (EDIT: Went U.S. Internet!)

    CenturyLink, if it has a down side it's customer service. I tried to address what I wanted before the install and it was near impossible to speak to a real person or get answer for my specific question. That said, it may be better in your area. I told the installer what I wanted, he quoted me a...
  24. owcraftsman

    Bought open box 7900xtx- missing accessories, need help

    Your best bet is to get the cable from PowerColor. Unfortunately the GPU header is proprietary. Regarding HDMI the one port is a 2.1 spec. I would use it not Display port + adapter. VRR is part of the 2.1 spec but everything else in your loop must be 2.1 compatible too for things to work.
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    Any Quantum Fiber Users Here? (EDIT: Went U.S. Internet!)

    I have Century Link Fiber. I paid $75 extra to bring the ONT inside to my main router and connected it directly to the ONT. In other words they had to run a fiber cable in the house through my attic to my router. I did not want to use and pay rent for their equipment. The ONT or Optical Network...
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    I am getting google fiber...they include a router but I wanted to also use my Asus AX11000.. any way to use both?

    I have Century Link Fiber. At install I had them place the optical network terminal (ONT) in my office. That required them running an optical cable through my attic and I was charged $75 for that. I connected my Asus Router (ASUS RT-AX3000) directly to it. No century Link router required. YMMV...
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    What is this white film in my loop?

    Is it possible since you have no aluminum in the system this is a side effect from Aquacomputer DP Ultra Coolant? Quote from Aquacomputer
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    Lian Li ODYSSEY X

    Glad you got it sorted and yeah I miss drive bays too. Sad to see my Monsoon Dual bay d5 go to the dust collecting bin.
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    Lian Li ODYSSEY X

    Phanteks Eclipse G500A got one sitting here waiting for build. Putting 480 in front was surprised a 480 XT45 can do push pull in this case but disappointed the top is limited to 30mm thick rads. Still a fantastic case for watercooling and cable management. Bottom Line $130 usd and comes with 3x...
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    new AIO - fans pull out or push in air?

    You can do what ever you want. I think the best advice would be to exhaust heat out the top of the case and not fight physics ie: heat rises. Why fight physics? Plus, if someone were to do as you suggest it would normally be filtered for dust control which would lower effective CFM and...
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    new AIO - fans pull out or push in air?

    Intake or Exhaust is only 1/2 the equation. To push or to pull is the other half. I prefer push. For push, if the AIO is in the front of your case the fans should pull in and push through the radiator. If in the top then the fans would push air from case interior through the rad and exhaust out...
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    Hrm! Picked up reference 7900xt open box last night instead of the 7900xtx Red Devil I went in for—edit— returned it for a xtx

    I don't care if you have a 4090 Ti there will be compromises taken to eek out the highest FPS you can get. I have taken compromise to the extreme. I refused to upgrade my 2080 TI to 3000 series until recently when the prices dropped for them and I bought used 3090. I am non worse for the ware. I...
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    Alphacool Radiator Version

    For those who want to know here is the response from the seller on Amazon. Take from it what you will. For those who could careless troll somewhere else.
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    How to change default app in Windows 11?

    I don't know but I prefer the granular control instead of blanket one click fit all. If you think about it that approach means no resolve for a file type you want handled another way. To each his own I guess.
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    Alphacool Radiator Version

    This pretty much answers the question. It is not a knock off but is the new logo here to stay as I much prefer the old logo. The old logo is 6mm x 40 mm. My search begins find something to cover both and have both match. Any suggestion appreciated.
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    How to change default app in Windows 11?

    I followed this toot for Faststone Image viewer and worked fine for me Windows 11 Pro. Maybe it's a problem with Irfanview. 1 – Right-click on the Start button, then select Settings from the menu that pops up. 2 – In the left-hand column, click Apps. 3 – In the right-hand pane, click Default...
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