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For anyone following this thread, I ended up returning the MSI refurb prebuilt to Woot/Amazon. While letting go of a 3080 felt very weird (even if it was defective), the thought of dealing with the RMA customer service process and waiting months to get another refurb-of-a-refurb felt stressful...

I figured that would be the answer; did some reading and it seems others with defective MSI GPUs (1660s, 2080s, 3080s, etc.) end up getting another bad GPU afterward. I'm disappointed since I've always thought highly of MSI, and usually have good luck with refurbished electronics in general. But...

I'm really annoyed because I finally got a 3080 thanks to an MSI Aegis refurbished prebuilt that has an MSI Ventus 3080 in it. Purchased from Woot (an Amazon company). The issue is that the 3080 artifacts and crashes at the slightest vibration or touch -- especially its PCI-E connection. For...

I'm still on the old (but reliable) 314.22 drivers from 2013 since I didn't feel a need to upgrade until now. 1. What is the best driver set for my EVGA GeForce GTX 670 FTW? I remember back in the day when new drivers could actually hinder performance of older cards. Is that still the case? I...

I am a one-person startup and have been analyzing various secure email encryption services since it is a critical component of my communication strategy (i.e. needing to send and receive HIPAA/HITECH/PHI-sensitive information to and from clients). My Needs: I need it to have MS Outlook...

Weird. I'd be interested as we'll except that it doesn't list the type of switch used nor does it even give you a switch option. :confused:

Yes, since I have my gaming PC hooked up to my living room TV AND I have a spare 24" monitor that I throw onto my coffee table <-- not sure how my girlfriend puts up with this. :o Anyways, I swap between the two displays but my keyboard and mouse are always sitting on the coffee table. The TKL...

I've searched quite a bit and I can only find three TKL mechanical keyboards that feature Cherry Red Mx switches and a blue backlight. Ducky DK9087 Shine II (my favorite of the three...it has the most subtle & pleasing backlight...but it's sold out everywhere) Ducky DK9087 Shine III (Out...

Disagree. Have you even used an Atom-based tablet? Not previous generation ones like the Atom z270, but the current generation z2760? Don't knock it until you try it. I, too, was a non-believer in the Atom SoC until I started playing with the Samsung ATIV 500T at BestBuy. All of the...

I have to admit that this looks like a pretty awesome machine. Does anyone know if this Ultra 7 730U3E model has Samsung's "PLS" technology (their equivalent to IPS)? I can't seem to find a reference for it. OP, I have also been eyeing the Asus UX32VD myself (since it has an IPS screen that...

I'm a Grad School student myself. I'm not sure if you are open to the concept of a portable Atom-based tablet, but if so, I would highly suggest the Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 2 (Model 367927U). It's a little bit outside of your price range, but the main reason is that the 27U model has a Wacom...

Agreed. I have the ThinkPad Tablet 2, and from a form factor and battery life perspective, it's equal or better than the Surface RT. TPT2 is 1.3lb with a 10.1" screen, and about 10hr battery life. Also, I don't know how crippling Office on RT is, but I've heard it can't run macros or add-ins...

Not only do you learn a lot from building your own rig, you also appreciate it more since you knew the work that was put into it. It also teaches you how to fix your rig if something dies and/or if you want to tweak it (e.g. putting in a better CPU cooler, for instance). Plus, you gain a ton...

I completely agree with heatlesssun's entire post. I already provided input on the Win 8 Atom usability earlier, so I'll further provide an opinion on the topic of Windows 8 adoption instead. :) I think pundits often overlook the notion that the PC market was saturated to begin with. Hardware...

Same here. I am a 2 week owner of the ThinkPad Tablet 2 and can attest that it runs basic productivity applications well (namely Office). I love the 8+ hour battery life and lighter physical weight (1.3lb). Others have reported either lag or struggles with more intensive apps like Photoshop...

I would agree with you guys. Bought one last summer and it's been rock solid for me. No complaints here.

I am a huge supporter of Windows 8 and a believer that Microsoft has potential to be successful. However, I have to say that I agree with many of your points. After using Windows 8 for a few weeks now, it dawned on me realized just how much my basic day-to-day activities revolve around...

I have been keeping an eye out for a ~13.3" light/small notebook that is capable of light gaming. Mind you, I have a hardcore desktop that can satisfy my FPS needs. This would be more for games like Civ, SimCity, etc. Since I am not in an immediate need of a notebook, friends have been telling...

I would agree. Google has been toying with the idea of integrating a mobile and desktop environment for years now. Chromebook Pixel, by itself, has great hardware but there seems to be a question mark with software. I, too, think May's I/O event will answer that question.

I, too, bought my i3570k from there last summer. They definitely sold the CPU and Motherboard at a loss. I recall saving about $70 versus going with Newegg or Amazon. The downside is that, like others have mentioned, prices on other gadgetry are absurd. Video card prices are terrible. I...

Ah, thank you.

Lol, I am an idiot for calling it Clover Field. Also, the Asus s200e has an i3 and not an Atom. It's been a long day. :(

First off, let me point out that I already have a beefy desktop for gaming. I use my old Dell Inspiron from 2008 for MS Office and light Photoshop work (jewelry photography). The old Inspiron features Windows Vista, a T2390 Intel Core 2 (1.86ghz), 3gb memory, 500gb hdd and a 13" 1200x800 screen...

[H]ard Forum members are typically super-knowledgable about the most cutting edge technology, as evident by the slew of future computing solutions (e.g PCoIP and other means of remote access). However, it is forgotten that the aforementioned concepts are not mainstream. Those concepts may...

I concur but only to a certain degree. Marketing the Surface Pro's Software Capabilities We've been jaded by Apple's iPhone and iPad; every "big" device is now expected to hit immediate popularity. It is always unusual to see a brand new tech device skyrocket like Apple's products did...

Based on the specific demands and uses that you've put forth, I would also encourage looking into your original idea of getting an 8gb Helix. Present day, we're looking at 1st-gen tablet/ultrabook fusion devices. If you and your brother are able to wait, 2nd-gen tablet/ultrabook fusion...

If you were the Microsoft lead designer, how would you have designed the Surface Pro? I would personally have done the following: Include an ADJUSTABLE kickstand (instead of selling it as a future add-on). This seems to be the #1 complaint against the practicality of the device. You can't...

The TN-panel screen on the u2442 is junk though. :( I was hoping for an IPS-based screen - hence the allure towards the Asus line of Zenbooks/Vivobooks.

IPS though? I didn't recall seeing a Gigabyte offering that had an IPS screen.

I am a complete n00b when it comes to Network Attached Storage. However, the need for an entry-level NAS (or something like it) has arisen. My budget is about $100-$120 and I'll be attaching two 2TB hard drives (leaning towards Western Digital Green's). Here is what I am looking to do with a NAS...

I'm being indecisive - ugh! :mad: After increasing my budget by an extra $100, I'm now leaning towards the Asus VG23AH, especially after NCX's suggestions about my comfort with semi-gloss (Plasma TV) screens and the "trace free" feature for gaming. Many user reviews do not really mention...

I have been waiting for a 13.3"-14" ultrabook that features an IPS screen (for photo-editing purposes), has a backlit keyboard, and sports a decent GPU (for light-to-moderate gaming while I am away from my beastly desktop). Also, I know Haswell will change the landscape in 2013, but the...

I see the Asus VG23AH mentioned quite a bit on these forums, and it is about $250 on Amazon (extra $100 over my budget). However, I would consider spending that extra money on the VG23AH since I also keep seeing mentions about the "grainy" matte screen. When I was at Costco, I did notice that...

Not to bring a thread back from the dead, but I wanted to share with everyone that I am considering the Plantronics GameCom 780. It's about $50 on Amazon. Farkle actually made a good suggestion with the 380, but I am opting for the 780 since it has Dolby Surround support. Hundreds of very...

So I am a n00b and I've read over many of the other "budget monitor" threads. However, I'm still torn and have narrowed down my selection to 3 monitors based on my limited budget of $150-$170. I also thought about buying a used IPS monitor (e.g. Dell 2007WFP) but I'm looking for a 1920x1080...

For those who don't need extreme range (which I'm defining as 20ft-30ft) while wanting something with a small profile, I would suggest the Anker Mini Wireless Keyboard ($15 on Amazon) -- it is the updated version to the Favi Mini Wireless Keyboard (which is the older version sold under a...

Ultimately, how many hard drives are you looking to add in the case? Due to space constraints, I personally ended up buying the slimmer sibling Silverstone ML03B and can fit (if memory serves) up to 3 hard drives if I do not install a DVD/Blu-Ray drive. Like you, I wanted extra space for...

So I finished setting up my HTPC (which is awesome by the way!) for the purpose of viewing live cable TV/DVR via the Silicondust HD Homerun Prime. My next project is to get live TV fed to the bedroom by way of another HTPC or a Media Extender. Because my cable provider (Cablevision) protects...