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    What is up with PSUs manufacturers now? 100 models with almost zero differences

    Eg: Seasonic now has 3 series, similar output rating with different 80 PLUS rating. -Prime Titanium/Platinum/Gold - Vertex Gold/Platinum - Focus Gold/Platinum Each one have similar Wattage too. If one is looking to buy a 850W PSU, what is the different between these: Prime / Vertex / Focus 850...
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    AM5 EXPO memory boot/sleep issue? Might want to try different memory.

    I've been having issue with memory/boot/sleep on a Ryzen 7900X + X670 Aorus Elite AX + GSkill Flare X5 5600 C36 (Samsung die - Microcenter bundle) since bought at launch: Early BIOS/AGESA would prevent the computer to wake up from sleep with EXPO enable and random boot failure, default BIOS...
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    $1160 4080 vs $910 7900 XTX???

    I reserved both from MC (Gigabyte 4080 Gaming OC and AsRock 7900 XTX Phantom Gaming). Wonder if anyone mind chiming in on which one I should go with? I do enjoy better RT performance but it is not a must have for me. Have a 4k 144hz monitor that is both G-Sync and FreeSync compatible and driving...
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    FS - AMD Ryzen 7900X

    All gone for now. Local pickup around Dallas, TX metro is available.
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    Samsung 950 Pro vs 980 Pro?

    My 950 Pro is still rocking 4 years later… everything is still feel blazing fast (to me). I wonder if there is any noticeable performance increase to get a 980 Pro? Currently have a 950 Pro 512GB on an X570 mobo with a 5900X.
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    Adaptive Sync Config Guide?

    So I just kind of update my desktop rig... Completely new to me is G-Sync and how to config it. I have a 3080 and a Gigabyte M32U (2160p @ 144 Hz and G-Sync compatible, not certified). From what I've read... The optimum config is: 1. G-Sync on, enable G-Sync compatible mode since the screen is...
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    FS - Ryzen 3900X like new in box

    Need to sell this one also since I got the 5900X… like new in box, has the wraith prism cooler as well. Spend all of its life running at stock with PBO only and cooled by a Noctua U14S. Price is $290 shipped to US48. Paypal family and friends only. Heat is under David-Duc
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    FS - GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition

    Managed to snag an upgrade for my current card... Need to find a new owner for my GTX 1080 Ti FE. Adult owned, well taken care of, card only see <3 hours per week gaming/rendering. Most of the time it just sit there idling. I've own video cards since the GeForce 3, Radeon 8500 LE days so rest...
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    3080 Ti @ $1299 ???

    I just reserved a Gigabyte 3080 Ti VISION at MC @ $1299... I'm now reading about next gen nvidia / amd cards are going to drop later this year, do y'all think it is still a good time to buy a 3080 Ti at that price? Or maybe a 4070 @ $800 that is as fast as a 3080 Ti will be release soon? On a...
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    Is the RX 6900 XT at $1500 a good buy now? Or wait?

    I haven't upgrade my GPU in 4 years (still on the trusty ole 1080 Ti)... Was going to get the 3080 when it debut but because of them miners and scalpers... No dice. Just got some extra cash and I wonder if I should splurge it on this RX 6900 XT at MC? Or is the RX 6900 XT such a bad deal that...
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    Potential heat issue with RTX 3080 FE?

    So from the 2 articles linked below: https://www.techpowerup.com/272420/the-reason-why-nvidias-geforce-rtx-3080-gpu-uses-19-gbps-gddr6x-memory-and-not-faster-variants https://www.igorslab.de/en/gddr6x-am-limit-ueber-100-grad-bei-der-geforce-rtx-3080-fe-im-chip-gemessen-2/ TL,DR: Micron GDDR6X...
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    Finally back to camp AMD after ~ 10 years

    So I finally scratched my upgrade itch last week. Went from an i7 6900K to Ryzen 9 3900X. Last time I use an AMD in my main rig was probably 2008-ish (K9 Windsor/Brisbane?). I do some gaming at 3440x1440 and while most reviews would tell you CPU matter less at higher resolution, the minimum...
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    FS - Asus X99 Sabertooth & Core i7 6900k - $390

    1. Asus X99 Sabertooth, bought new from MC. Has seen very little use and guaranteed to please... Like new condition, comes with all boxes, accessories from the factory. 2. Intel Core i7 6900k, was OC to 4.2Ghz all core for about a month and then running at stock for the rest of its life. Like...
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    Which GPU to go with an AMD FX8320E for <$150?

    I’m looking to get a $150 ish gpu to go with my desktop for the bedroom... for casual gaming and watching shows only. It will be connected to a 4k TV so I might run games at either 4k low/med or 1080p high settings. Desktop has a fx 8320e, 16 gb ddr3, 970a mobo, 600W evga psu. Would the RX 570...
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    HP Envy x360 15.6 Ryzen 5 3500U

    Done...
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    FS - T-Mobile iPhone 7 Plus 32 GB Silver (Mint)

    SOLD Hello, up for sale is my T-Mobile iPhone 7 Plus 32 GB Silver: - Model Number is MNQX2LL/A - Phone is paid off & unlocked. - Mint condition (zero scratches, cracks, dents...), all buttons are functional. - Battery health is 87% - Comes with original box, accessories. I will take $300...
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    Upgrade itch, thinking about adding a 2nd 1080 Ti... should I?

    I have some spare cash to spend. My current PC is X99 + i7 6900k (no OC) + single 1080 Ti FE (purchased at launch). This has been the best video card I've ever bought (still powerful enough for most games after 2 years, hold value very well - thanks, RTX) If I'm to sell it, I'd have to dump...
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    HDR video playback stutter on GT 1030 @ PCI-E x4

    I just cobbled up a HTPC for my living room and in the process, trying this video with HDR enable in Windows 10 & Chrome: At 1080p 60 fps and HDR enabled, it caused the GT 1030 usage to spike to 100% on some scenes and stutter. I already installed the latest driver from nVIDIA. No problems on...
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    FS - Sennheiser HD598 headphone

    I’d like to find a new home for the HD598, it has seen very little use since I bought the HD650 about 3 months after. In like new condition. Price: Sold My heat: https://www.heatware.com/u/95335/to Local pick up in 75074 is welcome (cash discount, of course).
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    Gigabyte 970A-UD3P and FX8320E vCore

    -Does anybody know the default vcore of the 8320E? Just put together a pc with the motherboard and processor mentioned in the title and when fully loaded, the vcore is at 1.35v with stock BIOS settings. That vCore seems awfully high and I can't lower it without setting it at a fixed value...
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    Picking up an X299 mobo for 7900X, which one?

    I'm getting rid of my X99 Sabertooth & 6900k combo. Going to pick up an X299 mobo soon (will pair with a 7900X) since I can make use of the extra threads. I don't really worry about the VRM because most people apparently have never OC before. My X99's VRM will reach 90 centigrade with prime95...
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    Want to try android again...

    I was a long time android lover, switched to iPhone after my Nexus 6 because the lack of timely software update... fast forward 1 year to now, iPhone 7 Plus is still great but I miss android a lot. Went to BestBuy to day to grab the LG G5 Unlocked - RS988 ($379) and I'm dissapointed again. The...
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    Myopia, small room and HTC Vive

    I'm thinking about getting an HTC Vive. However, my eyes are -4.0 and the room is also kind of small. Do you guys have any idea on how would that affect my experience? Am I going to have to wear my glasses while playing? Is it comfortable? The PC is not going to be a problem (6900k + 32GB Ram +...
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    Dell H700 RAID 10 question

    Hello guys, I have a question about RAID 10 array of 8 x SAS HDDs on Dell H700 controller: 1. If I configure the RAID 10 array to have 2 HDDs per span for a total of 4 span, the array (virtual disk) becomes RAID 0 stripped across 4 x RAID 1 (2 HDDs each). This mean the array can tolerate up to...
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    FS: Intel Core i5 6500 processor

    Hello guys, I have an i5 6500 that is no longer needed. This processor has been running at stock since it was bought last year. Comes with original box and fan. Price: SOLD Heat is my user name. Buyer must have some heat or at least a long time active member here.
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    VLAN & Subnetting solution

    Hello everyone, I'm wondering what's the best way to manage & separate devices on a large network? I'll try to explain what I'd like to do: -I'd like to have 3 vlans on 3 different subnets (separate the broadcast domain), let's call them vlan 1 (192.168.1.0/24), 2 (192.168.2.0/24) and 3...
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    Asus VGA warranty sticker on screw

    So I just bought a new Asus VGA in the last few days. Surprise, there is a sticker on one of the screw on the back of the card. My last Asus VGA was an HD 6950 and they did not put a warranty void sticker on the screw back then. I know MSI did the same thing nowadays but they assured you (a mod...
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    MSI GTX 1080 AERO question

    Does anyone know if this particular card uses nvidia reference PCB (a.k.a. Founder's Edition PCB) or not? Thanks in advance, guys (and gals too :D).
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    Wireless solution for medium size facility

    So I'm in the process of looking for a wifi solution for the company's new facility: a 300,000 sqft building. I think we're going to need at lease 10-15 APs to cover the whole facility. I'm looking at Ubiquiti but wondering if there are any other solutions out there that are reliable, easy to...
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    VMWare vSphere Client vs Web Client passthrough problem

    Hello guys, I recently run into the following problem with the vSphere Web Client while trying to passthrough my PCI-E ethernet card (Dell U3867 / Intel 82572EI). When ever I tried to power on the VM after adding the passthrough PCI-E device, it would always show this error even after I tried...
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    FX 8320E & Gigabyte 78LMT USB3

    Hi guys, any thoughts on the combo mentioned above? I just need the cheapest setup with 8 threads so is this combo viable? Total cost is $110 from microcenter and I don't plan to do any OC. Will there be any processor performance degradation due to the chipset being an old 760G comparing to the...
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    Home lab ESXi build suggesstion needed

    I'm in the process of building a cheap vmware home lab system and it seems like esxi has a lot of issues with desktop/consumer hardware (no nic driver, no sata pass through...) so I'm asking you guys if this build will be good with esxi (I don't mind going intel either): AMD FX8320E + Gigabyte...
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    EK Predator 360 QDC + EK 980 Ti WF3 with QDC prefilled GPU block or...

    Hi everyone, I'm thinking of getting the Predator 360 with the quick disconnect (QDC) and add the 980 Ti WF3 pre filled block w/ QDC to it. My question is how would the whole system compare to a custom loop. Eg: 360mm 38mm thick rad, D5 pump & res, supremacy evo and 980 Ti WF3 block? I will...
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    WTB - GTA V steam code

    - Looking to get a GTA V code for steam (and steam only) for $35. Missed the new year sales :(. PM me if you have one...
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    Great experience with AsRock X99 Extreme 4 3.1

    Finished my upgrade with a 5820k, AsRock X99 Extreme 4 3.1 and 32 GB Crucial DDR4 2400. The AsRock is a great board overall. First bootup with only small issue: doesn't recognize DEL keystrokes to enter bios using a USB keyboard, plug my PS2 key in and update the BIOS online directly from...
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    FS - MSI GTX 980 Gaming 4G

    All sold...
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