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    Heads up: 8 Pin CPU cable for older EVGA SuperNova PSUs (available)

    I have an EVGA 650 G2 PSU (for about 5 years).. https://www.evga.com/articles/archive/00927/EVGA-SuperNOVA-650-550-G2-Power-Supplies/default.asp but it came with 2 / 4 pin CPU cables (not the 4+4 CPU connectors that join for a single 8 pin connector).. My recently acquired 12700K / Z690...
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    Arrow Lake 2024 (and beyond)

    I've been holding out for an upgrade as my 9900K / Z390 is still serving my non gaming needs quite well.. With the proliferation of AI and various other reasons to "keep up", I am looking forward to how Arrow Lake is going to pan out.. It would be nice to have a single thread to follow...
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    Safe Temps for a 6600XT

    So I have not gamed for several years, but lately have been playing a little Counter Strike.. I have had a 960 GTX 4GB that has been handling that perfectly fine for 1920x1200 (dual monitors, gaming on only one), but just wanted some options to casually check out some newer titles.. So today...
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    New Google Express Customers: 1TB Samsung 860 EVO SSD $109 + Free Shipping $109.99

    Best Buy via Google Express has for New Google Express Customers: 1 TB Samsung 860 EVO Solid State Drive on sale for $129.99 - 20% off ($20 max) with code HOLIDAY18 = $109.99. Shipping is free. https://express.google.com/produc..._125181302 Edit: Looks like the code does not work for this drive :(
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    [H] Stock market trends

    wrong forum... delete
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    Dell UltraSharp U2412M 24-Inch Screen 1920x1200 (IPS Panel)

    $115.. Free Local pickup in DFW area: https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/sop/d/dell-ultrasharp-u2412m-24/6372428631.html heatware: https://www.heatware.com/u/33892/to
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    JBL Charge 2+ factory re-certified in brown box --Fry's with promo code $54.99

    I hardly shop at Fry's, but I still get the promo code emails. I have been in the market for a mid tier Bluetooth speaker and saw the thread on slick deals. I picked one up today and it is in excellent like new condition. Came in a sealed brown box that said 'JBL Factory re-certified' with all...
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    Ryzen Sleep Bug.. OC at 4Ghz, wakes at 4.2 stable?

    I thought this was an interesting Rizen Bug.. Basically this guy has a 1700x overclocked to 4Ghz, then puts it to sleep it wakes up at 4.2Ghz and is stable ?
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    Intel Iris Pro & L4 cache

    Let's face it, Ryzen is a rather messy launch but things could change with optimized drivers, bios updates, micro code updates, maybe revised steppings, etc.. Think best case scenario if Ryzen could actually consistently come out ahead in all benchmarks for a like and kind Intel 8c16t...
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    SK hynix SL308 2.5" 500GB SATA III TLC Internal SSD $111.60 + Free Shipping

    Copied from Slickdeals... https://slickdeals.net/f/9711168-sk-hynix-500gb-ssd-112-at-newegg?page=3#comments No rebate, just add promo code 0125PBCS02 https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820329008
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    4790k overclocking assistance / review requested.

    So I picked up a 4790k this weekend on the cheap. I already had a board, ram, etc. So why not. I am rather inexperienced to overclocking on Haswell / Z97 and was surprised at the voltage / temp relationship compared to my old 3570k / Z77. My motherboard is an MSI PCMATE Z97, Cooler = Evo 212...
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    SanDisk 480GB Ultra II SSD $82.57+tax Jet.Com for New Customers Only

    I don't need it, but some of you will bite... ripped from SD SanDisk 480GB Ultra II SSD $109.99 Apply coupon JETCOMSAVE2 - 25.00 Free Return Waived - 2.42 Free shipping Total: $82.57, plus tax depending on your location...
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    The importance of a good power supply

    In the rig in my signature, I was running an older Cooler Master RS-550-ACAA-A1 power supply that to date has about 60k+ hours on it and it still works. I originally had it powering my Q6600 overclocked 24x7 for about 45k hours before I upgraded 3+ years ago to my 3570k. I leave my computer on...
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    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 970 AMP! Extreme Core Edition

    Looking around here, I have not seen any reviews on this card.. Looking to finally upgrade from my 260 core 216 lol.. The review paint this card as the fastest 970... looks appealing.. or should I go EVGA B stock for $110 less and ride it out until Pascal...
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    Q6600, Abit IP35Pro, 4GB DDR2/800, Nvidia 9800GT, USB 3.0 card, and Antec 430Watt PSU

    All of the following components were purchased by me new and were recently pulled for an upgrade in PERFECT WORKING CONDITION. All items come from a clean home and an honest, easy to work with seller. Just add a case and drives and you are good to go. All components have been cleaned and ready...
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    Samsung 840 Pro 256GB $139!!!!

    Staples is price matching Best Buy for the Samsung 840 Pro 256GB for $139!!! I called and ordered one this morning for a total of $151.54 shipped with tax http://www.bestbuy.com/site/840-pro-...=buyingOptions Call 1-800-333-3330 Staples item #...
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    Gateway FPD2485W repair

    Well my 6 year old Gateway FPD2485W is giving me issues just like described by this thread here: http://www.topix.com/forum/tech/TUPN6HS8KAL06KUFH " Out of no where it stopped coming on. When you try and power it up now you see a quick blip of the Gateway symbol and a quick sound then it...
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    2 GB Crucial PC6400 800Mhz DDR2 Memory Kit CT2CP12864AA800

    2 GB Crucial PC6400 800Mhz DDR2 Memory Kit CT2CP12864AA800 - $20 shipped. Just pulled from one of my computers. Tested thoroughly and works as new. In original packaging and never registered for lifetime warranty. paypal only. PM me if interested. [email protected] heatware: swetmore1331
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    WTB: e4700 core 2 duo cpu / processor

    Looking to pay around $20 shipped for a working e4700 CPU. PM me with your heat / ebay feedback if you got one. Thanks.
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    Drive failing with SMART Errors

    i have had a couple of Seagate 7200.12 / 500 gig drives in RAID 0 for over 3 years (out of warranty now). Mostly using a short Stroked partition. One of the drives started throwing Smart Errors, so I yanked it and I am currently attempting a low level format via USB using 'HDD Low Level...
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    3570K / HD4000 quicksynch, Physx, Lucid Virtu MVP discussion

    I recently acquired the 3570k and have a Nvidia 260GTX core 216.. Although I am connected to the GTX260 to my monitor for now, I do have the HD4000 enabled in the bios and OC'd to 1300 mhz and the latest drivers installed. Just trying to find a good use for the HD4000 :) Just wondering a few...
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    Core i5 2400 $149

    http://newspaperads.dfw.com/ROP/ads.aspx?advid=15646&adid=10404805&subid=32616831&type= Socket AM3 LOL
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    Galaxy GTX460 HSF Replacement Suggestions

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    Free BJ

    Get a Free BJs Wholesale Club One Day Shopping Pass http://www.retailmenot.com/view/bjs.com Wut? You were thinking something else? ;)
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    Intel 80 Gb SSD and Seagate 1.5Tb 5900 RPM $242 + tax @ Bestbuy B&M

    The other day I picked up an Intel X25 80 Gb mainstream drive for $199 that comes with a $30 gift card. At my local bestbuy, they have the 1.5 tb Seagate 5900 rpm on clearance for ~$72 new unopened box. This pans out to $242 + tax which is not bad. I also had a 10% off coupon I was able to apply...
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    FS: Line 6 POD XT Guitar Amp Modeler & Effect Processor

    I have a POD XT with Power Supply I used it to lay some tracks. This unit works flawlessly. Manual and Software can be downloaded from Line6 website. $160 local pickup in DFW, $175 shipped USPS (US only). Bumps Are Always Welcome. Thanks! Heat: Swetmore1331 email...
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    Laptop, Windows 7, Intel 40Gb SSD, and Sleep Crashes

    I have a Gateway T6345u laptop that came with a 250 Gb Seagate hard drive. I popped in the Intel 40Gb SSD, flashed to the latest firmware, did a clean install of Windows 7 and it works great with the exception of Sleep. It always crashes when it wakes up. I have not distabled hibernation or page...
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    Suggestions for a small, cheap, quiet, low power NAS for Windows and PS3

    Hi All, I have 6 computers in the house, and a PS3. I want a small NAS, low power that will work with XP, Vista, Win7 and also a PS3. Can be a single disk or dual disk solution. Quiet is also a have to have... as it will be on 24x7. Need 2 tb min.. Any suggestions?
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    Frys BM: Patriot 32GB SSD 64M cache, 210Mb Read /150Mb Write $59 A/R

    I saw this on the ad scan this morning. Looks like a new drive from Patriot released for the holidays, but can't find any reviews on-line. Might pick one up today and give it a whirl:
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    FS: MSI RX2600PRO Radeon HD 2600PRO 256MB PCIe Fanless Heatpipe Video Card

    Great card for an HTPC, DX10, Dual link DVI, HDMI adapter, totally silent fanless design, 5.1 through DVI /HDMI adapter included..Awesome Blu-Ray picture quality! $40 Shipped to the lower 48. Paypal accepted. MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Radeon HD 2600PRO 256MB PCI Express card Model Number...
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    WTB: 8800GTX 768meg

    Must be clean, in good working order with no modifcations.. 768 meg of ram. Please PM me your shipped price to 76051 and refs. my heatware: swetmore1331 ebay: swetmore1331 :D:D:D
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    Dilema --ned advice---

    Hi all, I have a bit of a dilema.. Background: My Onkyo receiver TX-DS696 is now slightly broken in which the center channel will not decode anything (totally silent), but if I use the 5.1 pre-amp analogue inputs the pre and power amps still work just fine. This is a really nice...
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    OOMA $159 + tax, free shipping (after pricematch)

    Found a really cheap price on the package including the Hub and Scout on slickdeals for $159 + tax and free shipping (normally retails for $249). 1.) Get a 30 off 150 staples coupon (phone or internet coupon code) on ebay for $2 2.) Call into staples 800 number have them price match...
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    FS: IBM Thinkpad Lenovo T60 Z60 T61 Docking Station 2505

    Bought this and work is sent me one, so I don't need two. Price is $49 shipped, paypal accepted. Bumps Are Always Welcome. Thanks! Heat: Swetmore1331 email: [email protected]
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    Ugh.. No more red button mouse controller on Lenavo laptops?

    I am turning in my corporate lease T42 Thinkpad, and work sent me a T61 (still has the red mouse button thing).. Been looking at a laptop for myself or larger netbook....but it seems that all the new Lenavo laptops only have a touchpad... like everyone else.
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    FS: Two Fast, Reliable Maxtor/Seagate 7200.10 320Gb Hard Drives..

    I have two fast, reliable 320 Gb Maxtor/Seagate 7200.10 (7200 RPM, 16Mb cache) PATA Hard Drives with FREE SATA DATA ADAPTERS up for grabs (so you can use these on either PATA or SATA Bus). These drives have always worked flawlessly for me, and fan cooled even though not required. I take very...
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    FS: AMD X2 939 3800(+), 2 Gig Patriot PC3200 (2,3,2,5), 939 NF4 Ultra Mobo

    Combo sold to pegasus75 I am parting out my HTPC rig. I have the following up for sale. I will get some pics up soon. I take very good care of my stuff, and if you review my heat, I ship extremely fast, and take care of the customer. I only sell to people with good heat, and know what they...
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    Can not play BD with two 1080p monitor's connected.

    Hi all, I have an AMD x2 2 gig ram, raid, ATI 2600 Pro, LG BDROM, and Total Media Theatre. I have a 47" 1080p TV and a 22" 1080p monitor both hooked up via DVI to my single ATI 2600 running in clone mode. For whatever reason, I can not play BDROM's when both monitors are connected and...
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    FS: Two Western Digitial Green 500Gb Drives

    I have two Western Digitial 500Gb Green Drives for sale. These both run extremely cool and quiet. These drives are about 3 months old, and have had minimal use. I will take $98 shipped for the pair. Heat is swetmore1331, email is [email protected] Bumps are always appreciated.
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