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  1. skeeder

    Fan Hub Questions

    Howdy folks, My recent HTPC Build in a silverstone GD09 case has presented a bit of a situation that I'm trying to figure out. My desktop computer has had a 5.25" Fan controller since 2004, a very simple, knob controller for the fans, it works great...very simple and easy to use. (Recall PWM...
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    MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming X 6GB $219 Free Shipping

    Newegg has MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming Edition 192-Bit 6GB GDDR5 PCI-Express 3.0 ATX Video Card (GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G) for $259.99 - $25 w/ promo code MPGAMER16 - $15 Rebate = $219.99. Shipping is free. MSI GeForce GTX 1060 DirectX 12 GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING 6G 6GB 192-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express...
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    Corsair Crystal 460X

    I'm not advertising for corsair or anything (although if you see this and want to send me this case please do). But have you seen this gorgeous case? http://www.corsair.com/en-us/crystal-series-460x-rgb-compact-atx-mid-tower-case Retailing for $139.99? I haven't seen tempered glass I really...
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    Silverstone HTPC GD09 Airflow question

    Greetings! I recently took my HTPC and put it into something that would look respectable next to my receiver. The build, turned out great, just cable management and airflow seem to be an issue. (I wish my PSU was modular) Specs: G2020, 4GB of RAM 1600, Asrock B75 board, eVGA 550Ti, 2 Hard...
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    What is your Geforce 1060 Boosting to?

    I recently picked up the 1060 6GB Dual Fan by Asus. Uses the 6 pin connector and is currently boosting to 2000mhz on the core and 8014mhz on the VRAM and hitting about 61C on load. What about you? If you post please let us know if you have the 8pin power connector or the 6pin. I'm really...
  6. skeeder

    GPU Cost Per FPS with Digital Foundry

    The last few months have been a clusker of information, driver updates, card launches, and so many other people just full of opinions it is insane. My search for a replacement card for an aging 550Ti was starting to become this mind spinning task since my budget was between $200 and $300. So...
  7. skeeder

    500GB SSD Suggestion

    Hello Hard folks, I'm in the market for a 500 GB SSD drive to be my main boot drive on my rig. The computer is an old sandybridge system and I'm coming from a mechanical hard drive so super speed really isn't my concern. My main concern is longevity of the drive. (This is my first SSD) I've...
  8. skeeder

    Skylake + Windows 7 is about to get Shady

    So, I work in an enterprise environnent and we have very specific software regarding some VERY specific work we do. All machines are running windows 7. I received word that new machines won't even support Windows 7. Dell said, the chipset, won't even support Windows 7. Which, given our...
  9. skeeder

    WTB: LGA 1155 Motherboard with Optical Out

    Hi Everyone, I'm not quite ready to upgrade my PC and thanks to my child attempting to watercool my computer, I'm in need of a new motherboard. I will be pairing this with either a G2020 or i5 2300 depending on the board--neither chips are capable of overclocking so I don't need the super...
  10. skeeder

    Battle of i5 6600k vs 6500...to overclock or not.

    Someone help me since my perspectives are spinning...My budget for an upgrade is low--like $600 low. I've overclocked processors before and have no issues doing it again. BUT--when I add in the Z170 board ($150ish) and the 6600K ($249) I'm close to $400. The 6500 ($190) and a H170 ($110) puts...
  11. skeeder

    What Resolution Makes Sense for the Next 5 Years?

    Simple poll since my head is SPINNING. I'm upgrading my main desktop. My current monitor is on it's last leg. I want to replace this monitor with one that will last for about 10 years without feeling the monitor upgrade itch. So, I'm looking for something that I can run and have some real...
  12. skeeder

    Moving Sale!

    D-Link DCM-202 Broadband Cable Modem (Newegg Link for Tech Stuff) DOCSIS 2.0 Only. It is EOL on Xfinity, so I had to replace it (which sucks because it was working fine). I've only used it for about a year and ended up bouncing to Fiber and now back to cable). If your area supports DOCSIS...
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    Very Different Frontrunners

    Help me out! I'm looking to replace my main monitor this year, I am still rocking a 10 year old NEC 20WMX2. I choice this monitor because of my love for photography and graphic design. It handles games remarkably well too. The monitor had at the time, the most advanced panel on the market...
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    HOT Lian Li K60B $39.99 No MIR

    Newegg just produced this little gem: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112247 $99 -30 Instant -30 with Code: BlowOut111C 39.99 Free shipping too. Not BAD! ;) expires 8/31/12.
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    Antec P280 $79.99

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?nm_mc=AFC-TechBargains&cm_mmc=AFC-TechBargains-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA&Item=N82E16811129179 $20 Code 'EMCNCGJ27' $20 MIR (link isn't showing it for some reason: So here it is! Free Shipping If I had a spare $80, I'd pick this up!:(
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    New Samsung HD204UI Oddity

    I purchased the new Samsung Seagate HD204UI. Install it yesterday. Formatted it, ran some program to make sure it was aligned, and checked it for bad sectors. Everything passes. Then I fired up the benchmark of HD Tune. And this happened. Frankly, I've never seen this with any of...
  17. skeeder

    Receiving a 550Ti

    Hey folks, a long time ago in 2006 I bought a 7900GS. Great card. Then it died in 2008. Then I discovered eVGA's magically 30 day rule(they implemented that 20 days prior to me purchasing the card. It was news to me)...I called and pleaded and they guy took pity and sent me an 8800GTS 320mb...
  18. skeeder

    7870 MSI @ Egg for $249

    Not sure if this is hot...but it is the lowest I've seen them... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127662 $20 MIR.
  19. skeeder

    Printer for our Home Office

    Not really sure where to post this...but, We need a new printer. We don't have alot of money, so I am looking sub $200. What I would like is something with the following: biggest thing: it must be able to print postcards, by a tray full. network access, (wired or wireless) flatbed...
  20. skeeder

    Warmish? Galaxy GTX 560 $139.99

    Not sure if this is hot...but I'm tempted since Galaxy makes a great product. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162084 USE CODE: HARDOCPX5X2C 169.99 - $15MIR - $15 INSTANT = $139.99
  21. skeeder

    Skeeder's, wait...I still have stuff sale!

    I have a few things I still have that I would like to pass on to others...everything is OBO. D-Link DCM-202 Broadband Cable Modem $15 Shipped http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16825112104 D-Link WBR-1310 Wireless Router Works fine, upgraded to another route with DD-WRT...
  22. skeeder

    PNY GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit $99.99

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133428 Not sure if this is hot or not...but with a $30MIR it brings it under $100. Bench's higher than a 550Ti.
  23. skeeder

    Thumb vs Fingers (Trackball question)

    Gentlemen, I am considering the new Trackman by Logitech, I would be a new trackball user. However, I wanted to see what you thought regarding the position of the trackball. Which one feels more natural? Using your thumb or fingers? The cursor will be addressing Dual 1080p screens used...
  24. skeeder

    939 X2 Passed Away--the estate sale

    I have a few things I still have that I would like to pass on to others... BELKIN F7D2102 N300 Micro Wireless Adapter USB $25 Shipped Almost NIB. used it to find out my laptop's wireless was fine it was my router. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833314061 Starting on...
  25. skeeder

    System Build on a Budget

    Forefront; my desktop of 5 years died, I'm coming from an X2 939 system...and after a week of attempting to wade through the AMD vs Intel vs Bulldozer vs 1100T items; I figured I would see what I'm missing by having you guys take a look at a system for myself. I tend to build future proofing as...
  26. skeeder

    Help finding a part

    Gentlemen, our laptop seems to have a crack on the screen. I have taken pictures to show you. Can anyone help me find this part? I have searched but only seem to find new screens which would be...silly to spend that type of money for. You can see the metal that connects to...
  27. skeeder

    FS: Dell X1 Latitude & FugiFilm S700 (Never used)

    First item: FugiFilm S700 Digital Camera. ==SOLD Second: Dell Latitude X1 ==SOLD Third: Franklin Covey Leather bound planner, let me know if your interested, I can send pics. Questions just ask. Heatware: http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=40201
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    FS: Shuttle X (Cheap!)

    Small form factor. Selling because I bought a laptop and my wife says something has to go. Specs: Shuttle NVIDIA NF2 chipset AMD 2800XP+ CPU (Equivant of a 2.8GHZ intel Processor!) 1.5GB DDR333 Ram eVGA 6800NU 128MB AGP Graphic Card (Great for Games) 80GB 7200rpm Western Digital...
  29. skeeder

    FS: HP NC6120

    Business laptop, about 3 years old. Following features: Celeron 1.4 GHZ 768MB of Ram DVD/CD-RW combo drive 60GB Hard disk 15" TFT display Wireless B/G 10/100 ethernet with 56K modem etc. Includes TWO batteries of 6cells, giving you over 6 hours on the go. Its a great laptop...
  30. skeeder

    FS: Ergotron Neo-Flex Dual-LCD Stand

    I have had this sitting in my closet for a little while now. I have no use for it, its NIB, I opened it to verify the contents and then sealed it back up. It MSRP's for $149.95...
  31. skeeder

    FS: Zalman VF900

    FS: like new used with my 7900GS that pants itself and eVGA sent me a spiffy 8800GTS in its place...so now I can't use it. I used it with a fancontroller and loved it...my pc was dead silent! Its this model http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118006 Looking for...
  32. skeeder

    FS: AKG K701's, Entech 203.2, Pimeta (Mister X)

    Well, I got my B&W speakers and to justify them to myself I need to get ride of my head-fi gear. First up, AKG K701's Superb Condition, About 300 hours (pesky burn in hours) Always well kept, non-smoker, zero pets. Comes with stand adaptor and box with Manuals and everything...
  33. skeeder

    RAID Options!

    Thanks to massive downloading, and the expansion of DVD rips no longer being "beautiful" at 1gb, and now the average HDDVD rip is...BIG...I need a good RAID setup and figured RAID5 would be logical. Now I have the Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe board with an onboard raid controller. That raid controller...
  34. skeeder

    Samsung Spinpoint T 400 error

    The drive works fine, great even, but SMART is giving me a Read disk failure error, and its starting to bug me, this is through windows only SMART hasn't told me anything in BIOS or anything. I'm concerned should I RMA?
  35. skeeder

    WTB: laptop

    I do not need much, however I would like it to be in decent shape. Want: Wireless G, 512MB or more of ram, resolution higher than 1024x768. Prefered: Erasermouse, widescreen, Intel Pentium M or higher. give me a great deal!
  36. skeeder

    WTB: Video card heatsink.

    I have a 7900GS and its fan annoys me. If anyone has an old preferably Zalman VF700 or 900 they won't be using because of upgrading please PM me about it! -skeeder
  37. skeeder

    SATA II on A8N

    I recently got a SATA II drive from Samsung, When I plugged it into my SATA II ports on my A8N-SLI-Deluxe, it just sad that it was not a valid raid option and then wouldn't boot. However the regular ones work fine. Any ideas? Do I have to have raid if I want to use SATA II?
  38. skeeder

    Review: 8800GTS

    First off, I'm not claiming tons of knowledge here, but to those really interested about the $200 cheaper version of the card, heres a place to look. Well, mostly because I was curious, and mostly because this card seemed to be ignored in so many reviews. The GTS is not a card to simply...
  39. skeeder

    NorthBridge Cooling on a A8N

    heres the deal...My Northbridge is DYING...I'm looking for another (perferably fanless solution) however...my system will be having a 8800GTS in it VERY soon, so this creates a room issue... Anyone ever replaced the NB fan with a dual slot card? What did you get?
  40. skeeder

    FS: MSI X1900XTX

    Its in mint condition, invoice is 9/7 so pretty recent. I'd love $300 for it...but I doubt it please pm me with serious offers or post them. Reason for saling: one word: 8800GTS :D But before I can do that I need cash. http://heatware.com/eval.php?id=40201 paypal certified and I...
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