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    New Build: Random Black Screens

    Yes we've update the bios to the latest version... RAM might be a possibility. You know I'm not sure. It might be a FreeSync monitor. I'll have him disable that.
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    New Build: Random Black Screens

    My stepson built his first PC and it's been a headache, both for him and I. I haven't done anything with PC's since my old A10 build 5 years ago and I know a LOT has changed. His build: Ryzen 5 3600 MSI B450-A Pro Corsair 16GB 3200 Gigabye RTX 2070 Super OC Seasonic Focus 650W Team G2 SSD (I...
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    I feel like that kid in the backseat, asking "Are we there yet??"

    YUP - I have an ITX case that is going to house a budget gaming Ryzen build of my own. My wife is getting to keep the A10 system so we can start playing some games together.
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    Ikea desk gallery

    My GF's desk uses the Linnmon table top in birch. Think of it as a hollow core door. The outter edge is solid, and the interior is less solid. It's been great for her so far though, held up to daily work from home for months now.
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    mATX case that will hold a full size video card?

    N200 is hands down the best budget mATX case. Lots of cooling potential for that little fella... if you can live with its non-symmetrical face.
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    MSI Readies B150M Mortar Arctic And Bazooka Plus

    MSI does have a Z170 version of this board (non-Arctic) listed on their site. Hope it releases soon... but under $90 for a board with premium features, aside from OC ability, I think is a deal.
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    Show Your LCD(s) setups!!!

    Picked up a second matching monitor and a pole for my girlfriend's home office. She's happy, I'm happy. Not bad.
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    Cable sucks, So... HTPC, ROKU, KODI or ?

    I stopped paying for cable TV about 3 years ago. We have subscriptions to HuluPlus, Netflix (+2 DVD's) and now AmazonPrime. We don't tend to watch a whole lot of TV anyway, and there is a good varriety between all 3 services that we are never saying "there's nothing to watch". I do have an HD...
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    Goodbye MagStripe, Hello Chip Cards

    So I was just doing a little reading up on some of the new products we've been installing and I found this vid on youtube... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBpmZZuQjuU From the load screen, I'm pretty sure that is a Kroger device. Should authorities be contacted? He's also got a couple other...
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    Ikea desk gallery

    Yup THIS STUFF is great. I've used it for may different project. :D
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    Goodbye MagStripe, Hello Chip Cards

    Being a POS Tech, I've been seeing a number of retailers have upgraded their payment devices, while omitting other features such as NFC compliance. While each bank is different in how the new card are to be used, it's a major PITA for us when we have to replace said devices, in different...
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    Ikea desk gallery

    Double sided carpet tape. It's not moving. lol It might destroy the finish on the storage unit if taken apart, but then we can just flip it over.
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    Help me find a new case

    Sounds like a Fractal Design R4 or R5 would be a good choice for you. But these cases only have 2 5.25" bays. If you need 4, then you are probably look at a full tower. If that's the idea then most full cases should suit any of your requirements.
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    Ikea desk gallery

    Put this together for my girlfriend this weekend. Linnmon table top and a Kallax storage unit with a couple of legs. She loves it. Going to be picking her up a couple of used monitors tomorrow to replace the Lenovo display for a dual monitor setup, just need to order a pole for them.
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    Post Your Workstations 2015

    That is exactly what I wanted to see. Thank you! Looks great! :cool:
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    Post Your Workstations 2015

    I just got one of those Cooltek(Rosewill) W1's... any more pics of yours?
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    ~$200 GPU

    My girlfriend wants to get me a birthday gift and she can't come up with anything herself claiming I'm to difficult to buy for. lol So I said I'd like a GPU for my pc. She agreed and said tell me which one... I've got an A10-7850k, 8gb 2133Mghz ram, 1 ssd, 1 hdd, seidon 120v with 2 120mm...
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    Strange USB/Bluetooth issues

    So over the past week, I've had a strange USB issue with my keyboard and mouse not starting up right away bringing my PC out of sleep. Takes them a second to start responding... they have power (LED lights are on) but like they have to re-establish connection. I'll randomly get an Error Code 43...
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    Corsair Gaming Strafe Mechanical Keyboard

    I wonder if Corsair's software would work with this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1GK3492215
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    Post Your Workstations 2015

    That puts into perspective how big the 540 is... I've been wanting a 240 now for a while unless NZXT comes out with some kind of mITX case I can't live without, but we'll see. SWEET setup.
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    Strange KB/Mouse Issue

    Doing some more troubleshooting. I moved the KB/Mouse to another set of USB ports, and they stay active and have power on reboot, but still showing Unknown Device. If I move the KB/Mouse back to the original ports I had them in, they do not get power at all unless I unplug/plug back in once at...
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    Strange KB/Mouse Issue

    So the last day or two I've noticed that when we boot the PC, the KB & Mouse have no power, can't even get into the Bios. The Win7 login pop's up and still nothing. If you unplugg and plug them back in, they come back on but Windows keeps saying there is an Unknown Device plugged it. It has an...
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    AMD APU vs. CPU/GPU

    If you need a cheap, slap together PC that can game on Low-Med settings @ 1080p, the 7850K is decent. If you want to play those Battlefield games, get an Intel CPU with a decent AMD GPU for bang/buck. My 7850k does fine as an all around system, that I'm never going to upgrade aside from adding...
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    New Mini-ITX Build with Tight Dimensions

    I've got the same Mobo/CPU/Case as you. I really enjoy the flexibility the whole system has. Once I buy a new TV, it's getting put in the living room.
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    AMD A10 HSF upgrade advise

    Well the way I have it now Pump on 12v from the PSU, and fan to CPU set to normal... currently running Prime95 (max heat test). AMD Overdrive's Thermal Margin hasn't dipped below 40*c whith chrome running and Steam downloading FarCry3. But I think having the pump on a mobo header might be good...
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    AMD A10 HSF upgrade advise

    Yeah I didn't have alcohol, I went and got some at the drug store. In my Bios, header control is: CPU_Fan (Normal, Silent, Manual, Disabled) SYS_Fan (Normal, Silent, Manual, Disabled) With manual giving you options .75 PWM value /*C - 2.50PWN value /*C I thought you'd want the pump running...
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    AMD A10 HSF upgrade advise

    Got my Seidon 120v in today, forgot to get some cleaner to clean the CPU for install tonight, so tomorrow... but looking at the ridiculously skimpy manual... does the pump 3-pin go on the secondary mobo header (change the setting in bios to 12v voltage only)? I'd imagine the 4pin fan goes on the...
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    AMD A10 HSF upgrade advise

    That's what I was thinking. Since this was a budget build costing less than $400, I didn't want to spend $100+ on an AIO cooler. And there have been no confirmed reports of a 240mm rad fitting in the Core V1 chassis... without hacking it up. Thanks!
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    AMD A10 HSF upgrade advise

    A10-7850K GA-F2A88XN-WiFi G.Skill 2133 Ripjaws-X CM Hyper TX3 Thermaltake Core V1 Here's the dilemma. I've been using my TX3 on my A10 since after the new year. It's done great, and handled some gaming just fine. But being that I'm in Arizona and the PC is located in a corner of the house...
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    SFF Case for mini-ITX GPU/MB

    Oh yes, I would like this very much. Kinda hoping that NZXT does this with their S340... shrink it down to an S210. DUal 120's front, SFX bottom mount PSU, 1x2.5" & 1x3.5" :cool:
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    Opening encrypted SLQ Database

    HOLY CRAP - The dev actually stepped up. He gave me a work around that, I tried twice, but it ended up working the 3rd try. I used a secondary email to email myself with the database file, and when I opened it directly from the email it popped into SafeNotes. It worked. Shocked the hell out of...
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    Opening encrypted SLQ Database

    I was able to acquire a V3.2 version of the app and no go. Im wondering there is some kind of key tired to the device and app. The developer is no help what so ever. Oh well. Going to have to suck it up and start going through everything on my PC and see if I can find stuff. Here's what I can...
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    Opening encrypted SLQ Database

    I think I'm going to go buy a Rolodex today. :( Really bummed because I had several very old beta-day-1 gmail accounts that I don't remember the names to in there.
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    Opening encrypted SLQ Database

    The old phone is still working, but the app updated to v4as well. restoring the dB is unsuccessful on both devices using the app. I contacted the developer and he sent me instructions to restore it in the app but that is not working. Says its successful but doesn't show anything.
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    Opening encrypted SLQ Database

    Gee thanks. Just wondering if there is a way. Anyone?
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    Opening encrypted SLQ Database

    Ok, on my old Android Phone I used Safe Notes to save a lot of info, namely passwords and what not. It was handy and worked great. I got a new phone and tried to open the database, but it appears that the new version of the app, v4 isn't opening the v3 file. I downloaded SQL Lite and can view...
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    Worth getting a pricier Brother printer, or go cheap?

    Not sure on the sleep mode... but the toner error's are usually from people who take crap care of their machines. The method to clearing the errors is simple... so long as you replace the necessary components when prompted to.
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    Need a wireless printer recommendation

    Brother MFC-2700DW - I just recommended this in another thread. I use it exclusively at work for clients and never have any issues with them. Super easy to set up and reliability is beyond expectations. Staples has them on sale right now for $129... we picked up 4 at the one down the road from...
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    Worth getting a pricier Brother printer, or go cheap?

    If you just need B&W, Staples has the MFC-2700DW on sale right now for $129. We use these are work and install them for customers. They have been the most reliable and easiest machines to work with. Before them we just used the non-wifi MFC-7360n(discontinued).
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