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I'm not sure either, but maybe it does. I ran a stress test using the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility with NO AVX and it ran in the 85-90c range. As soon as I switched over to the AVX tests, it jumped back to 100c and throttle. Yes, it is exhausting out the top, with the case fans pulling cool air...

Specs: i9 10850k - ran stock Arctic Liquid Freezer II 240 AIO - top of case mounted MSI Ventus 3x OC RTX 3080 - Vertical mount using a EK Vertical Holder, Shifted 32gb 3600 RAM 2x Samsung M.2 storage Auros Z490 Elite Corsair 4000D Airflow - 3x NF-P12 (Ambient temp is 22-24C) 2 Questions, 1...

Yeah, that's the ticket. The TV can't direct play the 4k, even though it gives me an option to. The One X plays it just fine though. I can swap the consoles so I can play 4k stuff on the big TV. The 3570k handled two streams just fine - there's only two of us in the house so we won't ever use...

Let me break it down - something I should have done in the first post. I'm ripping my media (DVD, Blu-ray, 4k blu-ray) using MakeMKV and setting up a Plex Server on the following PC: Asus P8Z68-V Pro/Gen3 Intel i5 3570k 16gm Ram 180gb SSD (Boot drive) 2x Seagate Iron Wolf 8tb drives (Movie...

First, yes, I mean the network when I refer to "local". Looks like I may have keep my eyes open for a 1030 or better for that 4k and see if I can sneak a Plex Pass into the budget somehow. I didn't know Plex did that with HDR. I guess I'll wait on those HDR titles for now then. Thanks again!

Thanks for the tips. I swapped to the 3570k and it's working well. Still won't play the UHD 4k content, but I figured that would be the case based upon what you guys said. If I did throw in a GT1030 or something older like a GTX 960, that should clear up the "buffering" I get with those...

I have two old processors laying around - a i5 2500k and an i5 3570k. I know the 3570k is the newer and *slightly* faster chip, but would I be better off dropping in the 2500k and overclocking it? Also, and this maybe the wrong forum to ask, but when using Plex for a 4k UHD video playback...

Just to update, Asus tech support said it's a bad panel and to send it back for a replacement. I appreciate the input and suggestions. Zefram, how does the new version look? I'm thinking that if it's decent, I'll give it a try - either that or go the different manufacturer route.

Asus responded with a pretty basic set of stuff - update drivers, try a new cable, etc. They did want to setup a phone call, so we shall see. Kasakka, what you point out makes sense as well. I've plugged my laptop into each monitor and TV that I have and yes, the VN is a bit on the blue side...

First, thanks for the input and tips! I messed with the red and then re-calibrated, but lowering it makes it look more blue, but not more white. I triple checked Blue Light Filter and it's set to off, or Level 0. OD is set to OFF and so is Adaptive Contrast Control. Dark Boost is set to None...

Hey all. I purchased the PG279Q and noticed that all the whites on the panel looked very yellow. I tried multiple fixes that I found via a Google search to this known "issue" but none of them worked. I sent it back and instead purchased the PG279QR and while the yellow effect is a lot better...

Looks sorta marshmallowy. Makes me what to make a s'more....into a computer.

Tom_S, thanks for the advice!

Hey all. I'm moving from a 900 sq ft apt to a 1600 sq ft home and am probably in need of a router upgrade. I'm currently using a ASUS RT-N66R from a few years back. We have (What I fell) is a lot of devices - hardwired are the XBox One, PS4, HTPC, and our TV itself; wirelessly, we have two...

Hey folks. Question: I currently have 1 ViewSonic VA2431wm monitor and a 32" Samsung 1080p mounted above it. The ViewSonic has start acting up - I'm getting random color changes and dots that "fly" around - so I'm thinking this thing may be on it's last legs, and considering it's really really...

Thanks guys for the info. I'm leaning on going with the Shuttle and then running a 1TB 7200 drive in it to cut down on the cut some. My desktop has a 128gb SSD drive as the boot drive and while I do love it, I can always upgrade down the road on the SFF. Again, thanks for the suggestions!

Hey, just found this post and I gotta question... How is this monitor for gaming? Stuff like Eve, Civ, Torchlight, with maybe just a dash of a FPS thrown in very very rarely. I only ask because I have a ViewSonic VA2431wm right now and am looking at swapping it out for a new one (Or, if...

I like the Shuttle and it looks like its on the cheaper side w/ the MB included compared to the case+MB separate. You recommend the WD Green HD - is that just because of the energy saving aspect or the price? I was originally thinking of going with just a 1TB WD Black drive...

Ah, that's something I forgot - a PSU...maybe that case makes sense to get then since it includes it already... Also, CPU cooler suggestions would be welcome as well.

From the smaller to the small size - the medium is too big. It's going to go into a cabinet that has my cable box, 360, PS3, and soon to be XBox One... The SG05 looks good, but the SG08 looks clean...except for the $200 price tag. Haha.

I've never done a custom SFF build and after doing a ton of research, I thought I'd get some input before I put stuff together. Thanks! 1. What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming such as Eve, Civ 5, Europa Universalis 4 - mostly strategy games. 2. Will you be overclocking? No. 3. What's...

Hey guys. Thanks for the advice and the link to that boot CD... As it turns out both the CPU and the RAM went funky - had to replace both...and then the DVD drive broke and refused to open...I think this PC is cursed. Haha.

Hey all. I've been building PCs for a long time and have trouble shot a ish ton of problems, but this one has me stumped. First, here's the specs on the PC I built about 6 months ago: ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Intel Z77 CORSAIR Builder Series CX500 500W ATX12V Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy...

After a few chats with Intel...I bought a graphics card and put it in. Apparently, it's a known issue with that chip but Intel says they can't recreate the problem on their MBs so there's nothing they can do about it...anyways, there's always more than one way to fix a problem. Thanks for the...

The Astro pair looks legit...and sadly outside the budget. :(

Thanks for those suggestions... As to how soon I'm going to 5.1...well...probably a few years unfortunately.

Any suggestions for a headset with a mic that will work with ALL three - PC, 360, and PS3? I've found the Raptor Gaming H4 Gaming Headset, Skullcandy SLYR Gaming Headset, and Tritton Ax Pro... Can anyone recommend one of those, or possibly another pair. I'd preferably like to keep the...

Heya folks... So, I need some recommendations for a good 2.1 or Soundbar systems. I live in an apartment so can't (And don't) want to do the bigger setups. Also, I'm playing on running just a optical cable out from my TV into the setup, since I have a PS3, XBox, Cable box, and HTPC running...

I'm using a Corsair CX500... I've done some more research and tried rolling back the driver to a previous one, yet it does the same thing after a few minutes...I'm debating whether to get a separate GPU and seeing if that does the trick... I never get any software errors, so I'm just assuming...

Yup, tried different displays, cables, etc...

I'm just using the CPUs on board GPU - sorry, I thought I included that in the specs. It's the Intel HD 4000. I'm not doing anything specific, sometimes I just let it sit there, sometimes I'm on YouTube, other times I I just open up a program... I haven't overclocked anything, but even lowering...

Hey folks. I just finished up a build and everything was running perfect for about a month and a half. Now, seemingly randomly, my screen will go either all black or will go all checked board and green on me. Now, I've done some searches and have found something like this issue, but they...

Thanks! I like the idea of the faster boot/program drives.

I'm back! So, my budget increased $200 bucks. Quick question - so I spend the extra dough on the CPU or upgrade the graphics card to get the most bang for my buck.

Thanks guys, I really appreciate this info and I will for sure put it to good use. :)

I have one last question... DVD Drives. What do you recommend? I have a 8 year oldish TDK drive but I want to replace it. I've noticed Blu-ray drives available but don't really see the need for one of those quite yet...or am I missing something?

So, the 6950 alone will handle what I want just fine. Down the road though I'd be able to add in another 6950 to increase performance then. How is this stuff on sound? Loud? What type of case fans do you guys recommend? The quieter the better. This is good info, so thanks.

Thanks for the info! Which mobo were you going to recommend? Also, in the long run, if I wanted to spend more money on the processor vs the graphics card, I'd assume the processor is the way to go? Does that graphics card support and mobo support Crossfire?

Santa Clara.

The nearest Micro Center is about an hour away, but I'm for sure willing to travel to one if its that much cheaper.