Recent content by Cheepnis

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    Weird stain BenQ XL2430T

    I would wipe the screen with the proper cleaning pads. If it's still there afterwards then I'd return it for one that isn't haunted.
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    CURED: Displayport (video) + HDMI AV Receiver (sound) = Phantom Monitor Syndrome

    Praise Deders, I'm Cured! These forums have never let me down. It took me less than a minute to download and install Dual Monitor Tools (MajorGeeks), and set Alt+Win+D as a hotkey to toggle locking the mouse cursor to the current screen. I will also eventually try lowering screen resolution on...
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    CURED: Displayport (video) + HDMI AV Receiver (sound) = Phantom Monitor Syndrome

    ******** UPDATE ************* Solved by using Dual Monitor Tools to create a hotkey to toggle locking the mouse cursor to the current screen ***************************** I have been using an AV receiver connected to my GPU via HDMI to display 1080p60fps video, and to output 5.1 audio of all...
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    Running a 1080p and 1440p monitor

    You could always just change which display is your "main display" in Control Panel>Display>Change Display Settings (Screen Resolution). I believe games will run on your main display by default.
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    What Has Happened To GPU Pricing?

    I feel like I missed something. Wasn't the 8GB 480 supposed to start at $230, not $240? wasupwithat
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    [DEAD]: TigerDirect: $25 off $100 when you use PayPal

    Bumping this thread back to the front page. Used this last night to get a 120GB Samsung 840 Evo and a Corsair CS450M 80+ Gold PSU for $75 after MIR. New build is off to a good start! Edit: And her209 is indeed l33t. Wasn't working for me until I read through the end of the thread. Should be...
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    The Pentium G3258 deals thread

    Tried this and got this error: ERROR The promo code VISACHECKOUT cannot be combined with combo deals or gift items attached to products.
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    i3-4330 Haswell Core i3 CPU $109.97 FS @ TigerDirect.com

    http://www.tigerdirect.com/sectors/c...CCODE=VISA2014 $15 off $100 coupon brings it down to $95. make a separate order and use another email address to get another 15off100 if you're buying $100 (before rebates) worth of other stuff as well.
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    [DEAD]Newegg: Intel G3258 + Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H LGA 1150 HDMI Mobo $83AR

    The B85M also has 2 more SATA ports (4xSATA3 + 2xSATA2 vs 2xSATA3 + 2xSATA2) and HDMI. This is exactly the deal I've been waiting for to build my first NAS. In41.
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    SOLVED: VIA Storage Controller causing occasional stutter (need recs for new one)

    Last week, I purchased the Syba linked in my previous post and I have been stutter-free since it arrived. Problem solved for < $13! Thanks to all for the help.
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    VIA VT6421 Controller causing occasional half-second performance stutters

    I have recently determined that this issue is not at all caused by the GTX 670, at least in my case. More troubleshooting has caused me to realize that it was a problem with an old storage controller card (VIA VT6421 chipset) that I had connected to my motherboard. You can read about it in the...
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    SOLVED: VIA Storage Controller causing occasional stutter (need recs for new one)

    How about the ASM1061 chipset from ASMedia, as in cards like these?: SYBA SY-PEX40039 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-045-_-Product SIIG SC-SA0L11-S1 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-031-_-Product The Syba costs only $12, while the cheapest card I can find with a marvell...
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    SOLVED: VIA Storage Controller causing occasional stutter (need recs for new one)

    thanks for the info. I have plenty of PCIe and PCI slots open on my motherboard, and I really only need SATA I speeds (7200rpm HDDs), so it doesn't really matter whether the card uses PCIe or not. Though I would prefer PCI. One question about using a PCIe x1 slot for the controller? Would...
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    SOLVED: VIA Storage Controller causing occasional stutter (need recs for new one)

    I looked for drivers for the VIA card and the most recent version is from 2008. So, yeah, I think I'll be looking for a newer one. I'm definitely not changing motherboards since that would be way too expensive, and I already have a pretty decent one. I only have space in my case for two...
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    SOLVED: VIA Storage Controller causing occasional stutter (need recs for new one)

    *******************UPDATE***************************** Problem solved by replacing the VIA controller with a $13 Syba card running the ASMedia 1061 chipet. ******************END UPDATE************************** Hello, I recently ran out of SATA ports on my motherboard, so I...