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My apologies if this has been recently addressed, but what is the cheapest gpu that can be had that comes with HDMI 2.1? Gaming performance is NOT needed. I'd like to get something from nVidia, but AMD, Intel, Matrox, Tseng, etc. are all welcome. I've tried researching this myself, but the...

Hi guys. My beloved Samsung 67" DLP finally kicked the can recently, so I had to get a quick replacement. My local Costco had a good deal on a QN75Q6DRAFXZA with white glove shipping, so it's now sitting in my house. Thing is, it's FAR more modern than the motherboard to which it is attached...

I have a Gigabyte GTX970 mini that has started giving me a problem. A bizarre problem. It seems that, whenever I try to run something that pushes the card, it crashes. For ordinary use, like browsing or Photoshop, it's fine and there's no indication anything is wrong. I'm actually using it...

I really don't know where to post this, but I SUSPECT it's an NVMe issue or some sort of storage driver problem. Ever since I installed KB4100403, I've been having these extremely bizarre partial system hangs with Windows 10 1803. I say partial because some aspects of the system continue to...

Is anyone here familiar with what MAME expects regarding directory structure, CHDs, and parent-child relationships? I'm at work and don't have the actual text, but when you run a ClrMamePro scan it'll often report that a CHD is missing along with its parent CHD. My confusion is this - are the...

I've been trying to get the activation email sent to me for several days now, but nothing is coming through. And there doesn't seem to be any way to contact the site mods without being registered, so I'm in a catch-22. I've also checked my spam folder, but nada. If anyone here could get a...

I've recently gotten back into the emulation scene and was wondering if any outfit sold equivalents to the old Star Wars-style arcade controller (the first one with the vector graphics and Death Star run). SW (and TESB) really don't work all that well with any other control method. This also...

I've been very reticent about investing in twin-stick shooters, as I have a difficult time using the standard Xbox-type controller. I just don't have the thumb dexterity required. Plus, my hands start to cramp after awhile. However, I'm VERY adept with sticks. I was weaned on joysticks, with...

Has anyone run into an issue with WU10 where it'll just sit there for what seems like forever at some percentage before FINALLY moving forward? I just applied the 1607 cumulative update to a laptop and at various points it just seemed to get stuck. And then, at 97%, it must've taken a...

I'm getting perilously close to purchasing this monstrosity for my Norco setup. I know it's over-over-overkill for my needs - akin to driving a Lamborghini on a country road since I'm only using Windows 10 with Storage Spaces - but ever since I laid eyes on this uberbeast, I've wanted it. I've...

Like-new Nexus 7 non-LTE (WiFi only) 2013 version for sale with Targus case: Nexus 7 32GB, Wi-Fi, 7in - Black (2 Gen) (Latest Model) - bootloader unlocked! Bootloader unlocked and custom TWRP recovery installed.

Hi all. I wasn't quite sure where to ask this question. This forum seemed the closest match. Just how important is it to match a power brick to its associated device? Let's say you've got a laptop power supply rated at 4A, 3.34V, and 90W. Assuming the plug was compatible, if you tried to...

I'm just lacking the controller card. I've canvassed the options from LSI/Avago, Adaptec, Highpoint, and Areca and it looks like the Areca wins by a long mile. This is the card to which I'm referring: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816151173 As a huge plus, this...

Hi all. I'm FINALLY getting around to rebuilding my Norco system. I'm currently using two el-cheepo Supermicro cards with two headers each, but I'd like to replace them with one card with four headers. Something like this...

Has anyone experienced this? I was upgrading an E7450 Latitude to Windows 10 via a clean install and downloaded the Intel Thermal Framework from the relevant support section of Dell's website. I did this via Edge. I then moved the driver executable to another partition where I keep files...

...to get Halo (past 2) released to PC? I was just musing about this today for no particular reason, but I started thinking, just what would it take to get Microsoft to port, say, the MC Collection to the PC, along with Halo 5? As we all know, Microsoft has been stubborn and steadfast to the...

Does anyone have any experience with this sexy beast? http://www.avagotech.com/products/server-storage/host-bus-adapters/sas-9300-16i I'm considering it over the tried-and-true 9201-16i, but wanted to make sure there weren't any gotchas with it. It would go in a Norco 4224 running Windows 10...

When, exactly, is that hardware hash that Windows 10 uses for activation generated and uploaded to Microsoft's servers? I'm just wondering if it's necessary to go through the download and install procedure or if the hash is created and uploaded when the ready notification is presented to the...

I'm a bit at a loss after reading all the posts in here about how easy it will be to do a clean install of Windows 10 once the in-place upgrade is complete. I have an HP laptop that previous had Windows 7 Home on it (activated, of course). I performed the in-place upgrade with no problems...

I have an old LaserJet 5M that's connected via a USB-to-parallel adapter. It's still running strong and prints beautifully, so I'm not looking to replace it. However, ever since Windows 8 came out, it keeps being misidentified as an HP CP1520 or somesuch. Previously, I would delete the CP1520...

There was someone reputable in here who had a batch of genuine Win 8 keys he was selling for what I heard was a fantastic price. Is he still around? I need to purchase two or three before 10 streets.

Hi all. I purchased one of these and have decided to go with the 16-port version instead. As stated in the title, this is in retail packaging with all cables. Never used. Only opened to inspect the card and contents. Looking to get $125.00. More info on this card along with a bunch of...

Arrgghh. Posted in wrong section. Sorry!

Hi all. I'm close to rebuilding my old 4220 setup with a new 4224. It'll be a state-of-the-art box with a ton of memory (32 gigs), the latest Intel Z97 chipset with onboard video, and a respectable CPU. The thing is, I need advice on an HBA. Most of the "decent" cards I've seen have either...

I know everyone in here typically recommends the tried and true LSI SAS9211-8i. But what do people think of this monster?: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C7JNPSQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=HDWVE4NHFQAC&coliid=I39W575TJUR9E6 This looks balls-busting awesome. Expensive, but a...

Was an "official" thread for A:I ever created in here? I can't find one, which seems very odd for such an anticipated AAA release. Has everything that can be said about it already been said?

I might get into trouble with this, but here goes. I purchased several Windows 8 upgrade keys back when Microsoft was running their $14.99 special. One of these I want to use on my mother's machine. I had to replace her failing PSU and tossed the old and slow HD for a WD Black (no money for an...

So, what do y'all do to overcome this limit? Yeah, I know, don't use Windows, but for those of us not ready to jump ship, how is this bypassed? I don't think WSS works since the drive letters still get reserved.

I'm thinking about completely redoing my current Norco 4220 with a 4224. I've never really liked the 4220 and it looks like Norco fixed several issues related with the older design. I'm currently using two Supermicro AOC-SASLP-MV8 cards, which are JBOD only. I'm not going to be fiddling with...

With Halo 5 in development and some manner of TV series in pre-production, isn't it time for the remaining installments of the Halo series to FINALLY arrive on the PC? It seems absurd in this day and age that Microsoft's flagship gaming franchise doesn't run on Microsoft's flagship operating...

For vertical shmup fans, RefleX is now available on Steam. Steam actually now has a fairly decent shmup selection (Satazius, Ikaruga, Jamestown, etc.). Have at it!

Return to The Zone. It is calling.

I was updating my 8.1 machine the other day and it required four reboots. The first for various Microsoft-issued updates, a second for an updated nVidia driver set, the third for Acrobat (the full version, not the reader [I have no idea why this requires a reboot]), and a fourth for something I...

For those still brave enough to enter the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, Misery 2.1 is in open beta. It can be found here: http://www.moddb.com/mods/stalker-misery No word yet on when the mod might go gold. As a reminder, this is solely for Call of Pripyat and NOT for Shadow of Chernobyl or Clear...

Hi, all. I just purchased two 4TB WD Reds to supplement my current storage and figure now is the time to ask this. I suspect that, if I don't make a radical change now (should it be advisable), it'll never happen. First, the obligatory system specs: o Norco RPC-4220 chassis. o Gigabyte...

I wish I didn't have to ask this question, but sometimes you get bitten in the ass by people you thought you could trust. I performed a complete overhaul on a co-worker's machine about three months ago. I installed a spare copy of Windows 8 Pro along with an equally spare Office 2010. I also...

After awhile of not playing anything via Steam, I purchased the combo Tomb Raider pack that was on sale last weekend. However, I noticed that many of the games in my library were yellowed-out and needed updating. Is there any way to to do a batch update versus right-clicking on each title and...

I'm currently playing TQ and have also purchased IT through Steam. It vivdly reminds me of Sacred (the original), but in a Greek setting and with all the bugs smashed (hopefully). I'm about three hours in and, apart from not being able to find a weapon worth a damn, am enjoying it. It seems...

My apologies if this has been discussed already, but I figured I'd warn people about this. I purchased an 8 upgrade key via the www.windowsupgradeoffer.com website. Received the key and, via the Upgrade Advisor, transferred the OS onto a 4 gig flash drive. Booted from the flash drive and...

Has anyone had severe problems playing Flash videos in the x64 RP of Win8? I just did a clean install last night and apparently the RP comes with a version of Flash that you can't even download from the Adobe website. I've had all kinds of problems playing videos with my 550Ti, using the stock...