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    ASUS GPU TWEAK II is plagued with bugs

    I'm having a hard time with this pile of software on my non-OC Strix as well. When I first install it, everything seems fine. But after a reboot it seems to all go downhill. First of all, it doesn't even start on its own, even though the option is ticked in the settings. When I open it...
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    Since I'm really considering going VR for the sims I play, I think it'll be time for me to upgrade from my dual 680s. Plus I have a wonderful backlog I need some inspiration to get through, and a 1080/70 might be the push I need! I'm in no rush though - Oculus is on backlog to at least August...
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    When can we expect the GTX-1080 ?

    I'm really looking forward to the 1080 as well, so subscribing to this. I have two 680s in SLI, and I'm not sure if they're fully up to Oculus Rift. Plus the 2GB memory limit is killing me, especially in GTA V. From what I've last read on the Google, Titan chips are first, maybe April? Then...
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    Nexus M ( 2015 ) Smartphone

    I also put my order in today for a 64GB Alum 6P. And then I cancelled it...and then I re-ordered it. I was way too indecisive. I absolutely love the hardware of my Note 4, but I am tired of being stuck on 5.0.1 with an update to 5.1.1, let alone Marshmallow, seeming to be far off on the...
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    HardForum App

    I've been waiting for a connection to Tapatalk. Love that app - it'd be nice to add this forum to my list of others I peruse through it. Not sure what it would take to add this forum to that app's "supported" list though.
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    Nexus M ( 2015 ) Smartphone

    I'm tempted to move away from my VZ Note 4 to the 6P. Getting tired of the lack of software updates and a locked down phone. The only thing that's really holding me back is the SD 810. There are some nasty reviews about the chip throttling. I know v2.1 addresses the issue somewhat...but will it...
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    Remote BOOT on LAN with a Sabertooth Z77

    Good morning, I've tried chasing down a solution for this for awhile, gave up for a bit, and now thought I'd ask you guys if you might know. There's a tl;dr at the bottom if you want that instead :) So, I'm running Windows 8.1 (soon-to-be 10) on an ASUS Sabertooth mobo. I have successfully...
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    Fractal Design Define R4 $79 Shipped Free

    Received this case last year as a gift. Coming from a HAF 922, I absolutely love this case. The filters and acoustics are what I love the most. Cooling isn't a problem. It's got good looks, too. No more having to blow the case out every couple months - just gotta dust the filters off.
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    Omerta free on GOG for the next hour or so

    +1, thank you! Not the best reviews, but not too much to lose for free. Worth a try, at least!
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    Anyone use the IGP for a second display while gaming?

    I haven't really thought about doing this, will definitely have to try. Especially since I have tons of gadgets open on my secondary monitor.
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    PS Vita Games for $9.99 on Amazon

    Bit on two of these, thanks from me also, op!
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    Dell XPS 15 L502x dying?

    Well, I just proved my own theory wrong a few nights ago. Decided to break this machine out again since I'm away from my rig. After running all day with no trouble, it gloriously crashed again around 11pm a couple of nights ago. Event logs don't show anything other than the "unexpected loss of...
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    Another 3570k temps thread!!! (with an H80i)

    Finally replying to my own thread...lol. It's been a busy week. I've updated to the latest BIOS, and played around a bit tuning my OC. I have it stable now at 4.5GHz, around 1.26V after droop (now second from highest settings of LLC). I peak around 85C. @Chikatilo, same for me; there's a...
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    Another 3570k temps thread!!! (with an H80i)

    Well, I'll start right off the bat saying this has been an ongoing, everlasting battle between me and my PC... I'll be satisfied for awhile, then begin to question if I'm getting adequate cooling or not considering the parts I'm using, and comparing to what others are getting with the same...
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    Sabertooth Z77 - Slots A1 and A2 prevent POST

    It looks like the backplate was indeed a bit too tight. I let the standoff screws up a little and reseated everything, and now I have all 4 sticks of RAM working. Thanks for the help!
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    Sabertooth Z77 - Slots A1 and A2 prevent POST

    Hey guys and girls, I'm quite stumped on this one...can anyone think of something else to try before attempting an RMA? I took apart my PC a few times today...was having trouble getting my new H80i installed properly, ended up having to add some washers behind the backplate to remove the...
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    Can I get to UEFI settings on a notebook without Windows 8?

    Yeah, I was. What I've actually been at was trying to get the adaptive brightness to work. I have Easy Settings installed, and the boxes are checked to enable adaptive brightness. The power options for Windows have adaptive brightness enabled as well. Still, the screen will not automatically...
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    Can I get to UEFI settings on a notebook without Windows 8?

    Ah yes, the uefi settings via Windows 8 occur before booting the actual OS. I don't think my laptop actually has the ability to boot into UEFI without Windows 8, apparently...not sure if this is true or not. As for CSM, it's what Samsung defines as the old BIOS (rather than UEFI). I have the...
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    Can I get to UEFI settings on a notebook without Windows 8?

    Been trying different things over the past couple of weeks without success. I recently got a new ultrabook (Samsung Series 9 NP900X4C) which came with Windows 8. I put Windows 7 on it, stubborn as I am, and now I'm trying to find additional BIOS settings that don't appear in CSM. Particularly...
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    NH-D14 vs. Water 2.0 Pro

    Yeah, I have a feeling it isn't on tight enough. My problem is that the grommets holding the bolts on won't stay in place when I try to tighten. The cheap plastic backplate is letting the grommets rotate with the bolts. I've put in an RMA request for a replacement backplate and grommets...
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    NH-D14 vs. Water 2.0 Pro

    Hey guys, I'm wondering if there's an easy way for me to get a bit better of temperatures in my system. Right now my sig rig's peaked in Metro Last Light at 78C (hottest core). Prime95 small-fft's will push me over 85C max. With 1.21-1.24 Vcore (some droop with High LLC) and at 4.4GHz, I already...
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    Dell XPS 15 L502x dying?

    Just an update: I've repasted the CPU and GPU last night with MX-4, doesn't look like the temps are much different. It ran for about 2 hours before crashing once, with a familiar pattern of rectangles again across a flickering screen. Now here's the thing I was wondering about: would there be...
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    Looking for an ultrabook

    Alright, I've been researching on and off for the past couple of weeks, and I really like this model. I wouldn't really care for a touchscreen, and I'd prefer Win7. The one thing that's bothering me right now is deciding on just when to get an ultrabook. If Haswell ultrabook selections roll out...
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    Time to go back to air?

    Nope, haven't had the cojones (or desire) to do so yet...lol. I have seen threads showing great results from that, though. I'm still waiting on my new TIM to arrive, probably won't get here til next week (no Prime service for the MX4 unfortunately, went with that instead of AS5 for once).
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    Time to go back to air?

    Thanks for the input everyone. I don't think I'm up for going to a custom loop, so I'll try repasting + seating. Hopefully that changes things. By the way, what kind of temps would you expect from a 3570k @4.4, pulling 1.24V core?
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    Time to go back to air?

    Thermaltake Water 2.0 Pro user here... I've just recently noticed my temps haven't been all that great (or at least, it's just now bothering me...). I'm in the 80s with p95 running at 1.24V on my 3570k @4.4GHz. I backed down from 4.5GHz because I just noticed recently I wasn't 100% stable...
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    EVGA GTX 680 Signature 2 $450, $430 AR, includes a free copy of Metro: Last Night!

    LOL! I was wondering, what are you guys talking about?! It says right th--ohhhh. Goes to show how often I read. It's my first deals thread, gimme a break :P
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    EVGA GTX 680 Signature 2 $450, $430 AR, includes a free copy of Metro: Last Night!

    Now that the 780's out, I guess they're finally driving down the prices a bit. I've been waiting to grab a second one of these to SLI with my first, and I bit on this one. Link!
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    Looking for an ultrabook

    That's what I feared. Not sure if I want to go back to 4GB of ram after being accustomed to a minimum of 6 with my last laptop. Which is why I'm also considering the Samsung Series 9 15" model.
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    Looking for an ultrabook

    Oh, right, my link was a series 9. Duh! Thanks. Does the 7 Ultra come with a non-touch flavor by chance?
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    Looking for an ultrabook

    Thanks for the replies! So I guess the XPS 13 may be a good thing to stay away from considering we had two Dell laptops fail on us just recently... 1080p isn't AS much of a concern to me compared to what else I'm looking for, but it would be nice to have. I'll be missing my 1080p screen from my...
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    Looking for an ultrabook

    Hi everyone, I've been doing extensive research recently looking for an ultrabook now that my laptop is (most likely) toasted. I mainly have it narrowed down now to either the Dell XPS 13 or the Samsung Series 9...Does anyone have a recommendation of one over the other, or neither even? Also, if...
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    Dell XPS 15 L502x dying?

    Yeah, I agree it's either of those two issues. I'm not so sure about the overheating; at first I was thinking that's pretty unlikely, as the fan isn't running full speed and it feels cool to the touch. Now that I think about it, I'm not so sure the system fails early on after a cold boot, which...
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    Dell XPS 15 L502x dying?

    It likes to run warm that's for sure, always has. Core temp shows the CPU idling at 50-60C. It loved to run in the high 80s, pushing lower 90s when gaming. I wouldn't doubt that contributing to video failure, lol. Back when it was under warranty, a Dell technician came out to swap the...
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    Dell XPS 15 L502x dying?

    Update: 5 passes of memtest86. Most likely not the RAM. Darn...that would've been a cheap fix.
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    Dell XPS 15 L502x dying?

    Like you're saying, I'm thinking it's most likely video or RAM too now. It's just that there have been crashes where it has just completely shut off suddenly, with no warning, which also made me think it could be a possible power supply issue. And to knock out the low possibility of a fresh...
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    Dell XPS 15 L502x dying?

    I think this may be a problem beyond the video card. I let the system run through diagnostics, which passed with flying colors (no surprise). After playing around in Windows for an hour or so, I locked the system, and within about 15 seconds it just went ker-put. Heard a small whine, and saw the...
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    FS: i7-870 and MSI ED55-H55M motherboard | $170 shipped

    Bump. Now asking for $125, shipped!
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