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    GPU upgrade for older computer (~5yrs)

    I paid $215 CDN. I'm quite happy with it so far. I don't game much and the 2 games I've tried (Train Sim 2016) and TF2 both at 4K resolution, max details but no AA work just fine. Power draw for the system with the new videocard is 330 under max gpu and cpu load.
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    GPU upgrade for older computer (~5yrs)

    Ended up going with a Zotac GTX 950 Amp! I got for a good deal on black Friday. No psu upgrade for now.
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    GPU upgrade for older computer (~5yrs)

    Just did some stress testing and measured some power consumption. CPU+GPU Under Furmark = 153W Since my PSU puts out 350W on the 12V rail, in theory I have about 190W of room. Probably still going to look at a PSU upgrade
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    GPU upgrade for older computer (~5yrs)

    Still haven't decided yet, CPU upgrade is out as I don't want to take apart the system. The PSU is Seasonic SS-400HT. Obviously its getting a little bit older and does NOT have PCI-E connectors. I like the idea of going with a GTX 970, I might just end up getting a slightly better power supply.
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    GPU upgrade for older computer (~5yrs)

    5 Years ago I built a computer around an OC'd i5 660, ended up giving it to my parents, they no longer need it (moving to a Surface Book) so I've got this computer back. Looking to possible repurpose it to a HTPC/Light Gaming. Specs i5 660 @ 4.5ghz Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 Corsair H70 8GB...
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    USB 3.0 dock with dual Displayport for 2x 2560x1440@60hz?

    I have the HP 3005 Dock(More than just video) with the Displaylink DL3900. It Only supports 1x 2560x1600@60hz and 1x1920x1200@60hz The startech one is a standalone adaptor that you would have use multiple ones to get the desired output you want. I have used my dock with an original...
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    Show Your LCD(s) setups!!!

    Not much of a setup, but my Asus AIW with 2X PB278's on each side
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    Chrysler Recalls 1.4M Vehicles After Remote Hack

    I think this is being blown way out of proportion. But you are right if you don't have built in WIFI or hotspot access in the vehicle, nothing to worry about. With unlimited data plans and the ability to stream audio via phone to the vehicles stereo, not sure why anyone would pay for...
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    Lenovo ThinkPad T440s - as programming laptop? i5-4210U

    That's not a totally accurate test as an i5 4210u can turbo up to 2.7ghz single core and 2.4ghz dual core
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    Apple Watch Has A 2.5 Hour Battery Life?

    During my somewhat normal 8 hour work day, my Samsung Gear 2 lasts about 2.5 days, when i'm home I just leave it sit unplugged. So in reality is unplugged for 2.5 days before it needs a recharge.
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    Laptop with triple displays: Ever done?

    Not a small laptop but my Asus G75 with gtx660m could run 4 displays. I ran 2 1440p monitors via hdmi and display port plus the internal screen. Still had the vga output to use if needed. I like the idea of having a screen or screens clipped to the side but haven't seen anything like...
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    List all the GPUs you've ever owned

    Starting from first computer being a 486 then onwards..... ATI VGA Wonder 1mb S3 Virge dx 4mb + voodoo1 4mb viper v770 ultra tnt2 radeon 7500 AIW x1900 8600gt 8800gs radeon 5830 radeon 5970 Gtx 660ti
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    Looking for 3 of the top "Most Powerful" All in Ones

    The Rig in my sig is now a year old but still decently powerful, the GPU isn't anything to write home about, basically a HD7770 http://www.asus.com/ca-en/AllinOne_PCs/ET2702IGTH/ I paid 1800 (CDN $) last Sept, I still think it's one of the better AIW's I upgraded to an SSD and put in...
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    Alternatives to docking stations?

    I have an HP 3005 usb 3.0 docking station it has display port and hdmi can run 2560x1600 via both outputs. Has worked flawlessly for me. You won't notice much lag at all if you have a fast cpu used with a i7 4500u it wasn't too bad. Dropping the resolution helps. Tried it out on my i7...
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    Help with identifying graphics card & 4K support in AIW PC

    That is correct however I'm running 2 monitors off the 2 thunderbolt ports via display port at 2560x1440 without issues. I know I don't have thunderbolt 2 but thunderbolt has the same connection as mini display port.
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    Help with identifying graphics card & 4K support in AIW PC

    I have an Asus ET2702 with a Radeon HD8890A 2GB I'm trying to figure out whether or not it can support 4K displays at 60hz or not. http://www.asus.com/AllinOne_PCs/ET2702IGTH/ GPU-Z Screenshot From my searches online there is nothing mentioned about a Radeon HD8890A 2GB other than...
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    Dell XPS 12 or Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro

    I recently picked up an XPS 12 i7 4500u 8GB 128GB SSD I used to have a surface pro and before that an Asus EP121. I liked the surface pro but I found for using the tablet as a laptop in my lap for typing the surface keyboard wasn't good enough. I bought the xps to mainly use a laptop...
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    Kabini A4-1200 (Jaguar for tablets) GFXBench score pops up

    A4 1200 Passmark A6 1450 Passmark Cpu Benchmarks I wouldn't mind an A6 1450 in a smallish ultrabook, should be pretty good battery life based on its power consumption.
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    how does All-In-1 PC get around w/ over heating?

    Here is a picture of an ASUS 27" All in one PC ET2702 to be exact i7 4770 32GB DDR3 Ram Samsung 840 250GB SSD Radeon 8890m 2GB 27" 2560x1440 Screen Blu-ray Drive 2X Thunderbolt 1X HDMI 4X USB 3.0 I upgraded the HDD ->SSD Ram from 8GB->32GB AS you can see in this case it has...
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    Razer 14 for business. Need recommendations for docks/expansion ports?

    The HP dock mentioned above will do dual displays via hdmi and displayport, in addition to having gigabyte Ethernet , sound and extra usb ports.
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    Razer 14 for business. Need recommendations for docks/expansion ports?

    Just thought i'd provide an update regarding performance at 2560x1440 via the HP usb 3.0 dock. Normally I use it with my surface pro (i5 3317u) and it works good although I can "feel" some lag and sluggish performance at times depending on how much stuff is going on on the usb monitor. If...
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    Razer 14 for business. Need recommendations for docks/expansion ports?

    Its probably wayyyy too huge in terms of size but my previous Asus G75VW could run the internal screen plus 3 others if you used the display port hdmi and vga out. Even without using the displayport you could use the notebook screen plus 2 others.
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    Razer 14 for business. Need recommendations for docks/expansion ports?

    I have the hp3000pr. I use it with my surface pro and 2 Asus 1440p 27' lcds. The lcd driven through the dock displays spreadsheets and streams from youtube and Netflix. There is some mouse lag if you use the dock lcd as the "main" monitor but for my uses it does just fine. One thing to keep...
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    The Evolution Of Real Time PC Graphics

    Are you thinking of S3's Metal api? or their S3TC I think the Savage 4 and 2000 chips supported that ( Diamond Stealth S540 and Viper 2 cards)
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    ASUS PB278Q 1440p IPS (PLS Panel)

    Picked up a pair of these at my local bestbuy for 649.99 cdn. So far so good, backlight bleed is minimal. Just took a bit of time to get the colors calibrated how I like. I don't really game that much but the few games i've tried haven't noticed any ghosting.
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    Can I use an opteron processor in a 939 mobo?

    I had an opteron [email protected] on an Asrock S939 Dual-Sata2 the mobo that could eventually take am2 cpu's and ddr2 ram, i got alot of life out of that system. Most motherboards could support the old opterons. PS even had that corsair ram that had the led activity lights.....lol
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    Just scored myself an i5 661: now what?

    My back up rig is a i5 660, running at 4.5ghz using a Corsair H80 for cooling. http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/117?vs=677 With a decent OC behind it I think it would still make a respectable rig for today depending on your expected use of it. If you can indeed find a decently...
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    Anyway to for my i7 720qm to turbo ?

    i7 720qm max turbo boost using all 4 is 1.73ghz 2.4ghz on 2 and 2.8ghz on one. so everything is working as it should, the 1st gen i7's got hot quick which diminished their turbo boost functionality.
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    Laptop w/ multiple HDMI/DP out?

    Any laptop with DP and an ati gpu should do eyefinity (3 displays) using dp, vga and hdmi my B43j works with the internal display + 2 others, or just 3 external displays. My G75v also supports multimonitor, right now im running the internal screen + hdmi and vga, it has a kepler gpu (gtx...
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    Potnetial Noob question regarding Win 7 install

    absolutely, thank you, guess i'll be buying a new copy of windows:D
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    Potnetial Noob question regarding Win 7 install

    I have a G75V in my sig max supported ram is 32gb (4x8dimms). Now the laptop came with WIn 7 Home Premium, with the limit of 16gbs of ram. I also have a B43J which came with Win 7 Professional. I no longer use that laptop, would it be possible to download a copy of Win 7 Pro and install...
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    Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD - storage

    UX32 has a 7mm hdd, any 2.5" hdd (ssd) that is 7mm in height will work just fine. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227804
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    questions about UPS?

    I've used a cyberpower 1500VA UPS for 2 years now with now issues its 900w capacity, and with everything (30" + 27" + 19" LCD plus my tower) at the very worst i'm drawing just under 600w, gives me about 6 mins of runtime but its enough time to shut down if the power is out for a long period of time.
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    PCI Express x16 Flex riser for GPU

    http://www.logicsupply.com/products/pelx16_c11 This is probably what you are looking for. I don't have any experience with them so i'm not sure how well they work. *edit* apparently they are discontinued from that vendor, sorry.
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    Acer with V120 cpu upgrade question...

    if it is an S1 cpu, there are 25w quadcore cpu's, I just picked up an HP laptop with a Phenom II X4 940 1.7ghz, Does your laptop have ddr3?
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    Safe i5 Voltages?

    The stock fans move alot of air but they are very loud, pretty much sound like a fan you'd put in your room to keep it cool. There are voltage reducers that come with the kit which allow them to run at a reduced speed and not be as loud.
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    Safe i5 Voltages?

    I"ve got my 660 on an H70, took the stock fans out as they are crazy loud (push good air though) I replaced them with Scythe fans (not sure of the model number) but they are virtually silent. 4.6ghz with 1.35v my idle temps are 28-30 and load is 58-60 If you are going from air to the H70...
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    About to purchase 2 kingston ssds for raid any reason not to?

    You can check out my thread here Now I have 4 of them in raid 0 however they do scale very well, depends on your expected use, I have them on my desktop for programs and games, and they do very well.
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    Safe i5 Voltages?

    I was in somewhat of a hurry when I was setting up the system and didn't have much time, from brief reading up it seems 1.4v was the safe upper limit for the 32nm chips, I put it to 1.35 and went to 4.15ghz, like i said this weekend i'm going to try for around 4.5ghz or so, basically as high...
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