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Hi all looking for opinions on these two laptops. I have a main gaming desktop rig so I really want something for the road that’s not too expensive, Thats why I have settled on the 4060 As a compromise. I want something in the $1500 range. I know these two are very similar, keep in mind the...

Hi All I am planning to buy one of the Asus Zephyrus models likely the G14 as I want something portable. This is a secondary pc for when I’m on the road. I have a full gaming rig which is my main so I don’t want to spend a lot of money as this will only be used a little. The real stumbling...

Recently upgraded from ADSL to FTTH I have a Netgear Nighthawk R6400 connected Orangebox Router (Orange is my ISP) in order to provide wider range. After installation I ran speedtest and the data was all wrong I was getting 15mb download and 80mb+ upload. This is happening on all PCs and...

Hello Again So if you remember my previous thread for a new primary monitor I wound up and got the x34P which is awesome which I mainly use for games. I also added a 1080 ti to run everything at x3480x1440 at full detail. Now I want to replace my secondary. This monitor is only for 2 things...

Hello all I am looking at a single card replacement for my 2x 780GTX Sli to power my brand new x34p Ultrawide. I can get a Palit 1080 GTX for about 215 EUROS. Which seems like a good deal, however the monitor I have is a BEAST and I had thought about getting a 1080ti for it. I wont be...

I have a 3 x U2414H screen setup which I am not happy with. Right now I have 2x 780GTX which will be upgraded sometime later. System is mainly for gaming. Choices are 21:9 Dell AW3418AW or 16:9 ASUS PG279Q Both are G-SYNC, 1440p. Refresh is about the same (wont be OC). The monitor will set...

Hello Tech Gurus... I need your advice. I currently have 2x 780GTX with 3x Dell U2414H monitors. Never liked them, never liked the fact I couldn't use SLi with them, the extra heat and power, and I had all sorts of issues getting them to work with each other. I have had it. I want to change...

Hi Guys I have been using an older Devolo CPL 500mb adaptor since 2011. Its works pretty well (although its not as fast a gigabit ethernet). Again its older 5 years old technology. I see now they have 1200mb Powerline, do you think its worth the investment to change all my adaptors? Will I see...

I am putting together a cheap HTPC and I need a PSU that will go into a Silverstone ML07b Not alot of choice out there, but I have limited down to the SST-ST450SF (80 Bronze Cert)...79 EUROS SST-ST450SF-G (80 Gold Cert and its Modular)...131 EUROS BE QUIET B227 SFX Power 2 400W...70...

I need advice for a case. I'm building a HTPC to go into a Media Cabinet. I'm looking for a Desktop/SFF M-ITX for a HTPC that supports a 3.5 Optical Drive Drive. Something like the Silverstone ML03B but in a M-ITX Unfortunately Silverstone seems determined to make me pay $150 for...

I am looking to build a inexpensive HTPC for my Living Room. It will not be for Gaming so I do not plan to add a Graphics Card. This is only to be used as a Living Room Media Center (play movies, watch Youtube) on a 55" LCD TV. My TV isn't 4K compliant so that isn't an issue. Need advice...

Time has come to replace my Galaxy S3 and its down to the Samsung S5 or the Iphone6. I don't think I can wait for the S6, I have many problems with my S3 (especially in regards to the battery) I cannot stand it anymore. Limited to Samsung vs Iphone. I am not a fanboi nor am I a hater of...

I need helping picking a new (gaming + other stuff) laptop. 1. This is a secondary PC when I am on the road. I have a full blown gaming rig, this is not a desktop replacement. Its replacing a battered Dell XPS 1530. 2. I am returning to the US for 3 weeks on May 27. I will buy it then. I...

I am looking at a 15'6 Ultralight GAMING laptop. I am not completely satisfied with the current offerings so I am thinking of doing it myself. The emphasis of this build is portability on planes, trains, etc. A gaming rig that wont break my back. (Think Razer Blade or MSI GS60 Ghost) First...

Hello, i need a recommendation. I am building a new PC for the wife using bits from my old gaming PC. Got almost everything but a case/psu. Requirements 1. Must be able to fit a ASUS Rampage II Extreme Board. ATX format. (This MB is actually 1 inch larger than standard ATX, so allow extra...

Anyone got a recommendation on a good monitor stand for 3x Dell U2414H? The only one I see advertised is the XFX TRISTAND...

Hi I put together a new computer over the last few months (changed about everything) and ever since I have my games have been randomly minimizing to desktop. They don't crash I can bring them back up but its at random intervals and it doesn't stop. I cannot find the pattern or make it stop...

Time to Upgrade the Monitors. I have 4770K system and 2 780GTX in SLI. I am a heavy gamer, but am interesting on going to surround. Monitors I am looking are BENQ XL2420TE (known as the XL2420T REV.2 here in Europe, not to be confused with the Rev.1 which was the 120hz version) Dell U2414H...

Guys I have 2 780 in SLi I wanted to do a triple monitor g-sync surround system. Unfortunately I found out later this isn't possible as G-Sync is only possible with displayport, and my cards only have one DisplayPort each. Adapters and Display port MTS and confirmed not to work with...

I have been reading that G-Sync will be Displayport only, does anyone know if this means that Triple Monitor setups wont be allowed? Its kinda of unbelievable Nvidia that G-SYNC would be made incompatible with its own Surround technology (except with 3 graphics cards, which is way overkill)...

Folks I have decided to replace my 570 with either a 780 or 780 TI. I have eliminated the 290 series from my mind because of the noise issues on the reference boards and because I am intrigued by the G-SYNC technology more than Mantle. I am interested in moving to a 3 Screen surround...

OK I think I have ruled out the AMD R9 series. I am going to stay Green. My reasons are the noise issues (especially), unstable speeds (caused by bad drivers), anew suggestion to replace the thermal paste, and the latest surprise the fact that BF4 wasn't going to be bundled in everything. I am...

Ugh, I submitted a a thread a few weeks ago in this subject and now 2 more cards have been released and a major nvidia price cut to further confuses matters. I am looking to replace my Geforce 570. I am a heavy gamer and am toying with the idea of going the 3 monitor route. I am looking...

Hi guys. I am looking to replace my Geforce 570 and have narrowed it down to either the Geforce 780 or the AMD 290x. Which is the better purchase in your opinion. 780 TI is too expensive. 780 + Less Expensive + Better Possibility to OC + Consumes less power + Makes Less Noise + Better...

Hi Folks I am looking for a good gaming monitor for a 3 screen eyefinity/nvidia surround setup. Note: I haven't actually picked the video card yet as I am awaiting word on the 290x / 780 Ti wars to be decided. Must be 24'' and have the thinnest bezel possible. 1-2ms refresh for a TN 5ms...

I am about to donate my current screen to my wife, and looking to buy something for myself. Given the choice for Gaming setup (and I play abit of everything) Do you think it is better to have a single large 27''-30'' Screen or 2x-3x 24'' smaller screens? Is going 2-3 large screens overkill...

Hi all I am looking at getting a new gaming laptop. This is to be a secondary PC when I am on the road and therefore I will willing to sacrifice performance for portability. I live in Paris, but I go to London every few Months for a week and I am looking for a lightweight gaming laptop...

Hi I have a i7-920, Asus Rampage II, 8GB RAM and a Geforce 570 right now as a gaming main PC rig. My goal: l'd like to build a HTPC. Originally I was going to build a new system using based around a i3 but I have realized that my Bloomfield is starting to get a little dated. Although I...

Hello All I am looking to build my first HTPC and I have got all the parts picked out except for the case. I am really struggling here. I was thinking of getting a case with a LCD display, but I want a case that actually offers some real functionality to LCD and not just gimmicks like...

Hello People I am agonizing over my final HTPC build. I am debating between a AMD and Intel Build. Here is what I have so fat. This will mainly be to view Media (Blu-Rays, VOD, Video Streaming etc) on a 55' LCD TV. Gaming is secondary (I already have a dedicated PC for gaming so its not...

I am putting together a first HTPC. I am having trouble on a integrated CPU/GPU either AMD series A or a Intel i3/i5 1. This is mainly for playing/ripping DVD/BLU-RAY, Youtube, VOD, and other video on demand (like hulu etc).. 2. Gaming is nice. but secondary I already have a dedicated...

I am building a new HTPC, I'd like to hear your thoughts on this build. This is a strict role HTPC 55'' LCD TV. No gaming or anything else (aside from occasional Internet browsing). Will not be overclocking. Going for small (limited space in TV cabinet), inexpensive, and quiet). I have a QNAP...

First a disclaimer: I have absolutely no what I am doing. I am a total newb at this The Goal: To be able to play video from my NAS on my TV. What I have so far in terms of equipment is this Samsung 55' TV Denon AVR-2100 Apple TV Xbox 360 QNAP TS-209 with 2TB Drives Mirrored A PC. I want to...

Hi All I use POE adapters to connect my various devices around the house. Turns out I need an extra one but I can no longer find the generic brand I bought. Does anyone know if you can mix brands together on a POE network or do you have to use the same brand/model? Changing all of them...

Hello AV guru's, I need abit of help. 1. I am a total Newb at this, I know absolutely zilch. So feel free to talk to me like I am stupid...I am that stupid. 2. I have new large screen Samsung 55" TV and a Blu-Ray Player and a Xbox. I have absolutely no Audio Equipment. No Home Cinema...

Howdy fellow IT Gurus. I got a full gaming rig back at home but what I want is a good LIGHTWEIGHT gaming laptop. This is not to replace my home rig, but to provide me with gaming goodness when I travel on Business. I fly alot and airlines are strict on luggage weight (and its also a pain...

Something odd has been happening over the past few months. When I play a certain games, the fans on my computer go absolutely ballastic, it sounds like I am sitting next to a jet turbine engine. The moment the game exits the fans go back to normal. This happens most often on games like...

My HD are beginning to die. So I am thinking of replacing them with a SSD. What I don't understand is due to their low capacity how people set up their PCs. I have about 400GB on my main HDD. This is only apps, data is on a separate drive. The highest capacity I can afford is 256GB. 256 is not...

Ok, I am thinking of making the Switch to SSD. I am reading up on previous posts but there are some points that still confuse me. I currently have a ASUS Rampage III running 2x300GB HD disk in a RAID 0 I also have questions concerning RAID and TRIM. I have read that TRIM doesnt support...

BF2 BC is coming out next month and I was wondering if you BF PC fans were planning on getting it? BF2/2142 is my favorite MPFPS of all time, but I never played BC on the console. My biggest worry is that I will be dissappointed with BC2 because it will be a "lite" version of the BF series. I...