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    Question Need to Build a New Windows 11 Desktop PC - my 3rd Gen Intel i5 isn't compatible...out of the PC parts game for 10ish years - get me back to speed!

    Got everything up and running. A few annoyances here and there but I figured it out. Biggest thing is it would be nice to have a printed color copy of the MB layout in the box (man I sound old). A lot of stuff has changed in 10+ years...never even seen an M2 drive before. EXPO is running...
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    Question Need to Build a New Windows 11 Desktop PC - my 3rd Gen Intel i5 isn't compatible...out of the PC parts game for 10ish years - get me back to speed!

    Bought the Corsair 750. $90 after a random $15 coupon on Amazon and 10% back with my Prime CC. My current Corsair is still going strong after 15+ years figured I'd reward the brand with another purchase. Here I am mid 40s with kids geeking out about power supplies like the old days. Fun again!
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    Question Need to Build a New Windows 11 Desktop PC - my 3rd Gen Intel i5 isn't compatible...out of the PC parts game for 10ish years - get me back to speed!

    What about this Seasonic 650 fully modular 80+ Gold, $90 at Amazon. I remember Seasonic was always a top brand PSU manufacturer 15ish years ago. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DP9M9VWD/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1 Otherwise Corsair RM750e modular for $100 (after $15...
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    Question Need to Build a New Windows 11 Desktop PC - my 3rd Gen Intel i5 isn't compatible...out of the PC parts game for 10ish years - get me back to speed!

    @manly - glad you recommended a 9700x bundle, which is what I selected. My only concern would be that I'd probably buy an Asus board if not for the Microcenter bundle. Any reason to get that new PSU? It does seem like a good deal. My current PSU is a Corsair TX650. It's been great. My new...
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    Question Need to Build a New Windows 11 Desktop PC - my 3rd Gen Intel i5 isn't compatible...out of the PC parts game for 10ish years - get me back to speed!

    Here is what I bought at Microcenter: AMD Ryzen 7 9700x = $196 as bundle Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX V2 = $150 as bundle G. Skill Flare X5 32 GB DDR5-6000 = $83 as bundle, total $429.99. It was this bundle, which was $429.99...
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    Question Need to Build a New Windows 11 Desktop PC - my 3rd Gen Intel i5 isn't compatible...out of the PC parts game for 10ish years - get me back to speed!

    Hi Everyone, As title says, been out of the PC parts game for 10-ish years and need to get back to speed. My Desktop PC (signature) isn't compatible for Windows 11. CPU isn't supported, Secure Boot isn't supported, and TPM isn't supported. I've built probably 7-8 computers over the years, but...
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    Any ICE Hockey players here?

    Yup. Same. I hope to play into my 60's.
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    Battlefield V

    I haven't been following this game much. There was actually an article in today's Wall Street Journal about this game being delayed until November 20th due to feedback from players. Came on here to check out the hype. Watched the video linked a few pages back. If they go more back to the...
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    The GOG & Steam Sale Thread

    Squad is $24 on the summer sale. I've just heard about this game. I'm a fan of the Original Ghost Recon and Bad Company 2. BF3 was OK, didn't care for BF4, didn't try BF1. Sound like Squad is something I should try?
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    Best Device for Smart TV Apps? TV, Roku, 4k Player, etc.

    Hi all, Is there a general consensus as to the best device to use while watching "smart" TV? I want to be able to reliably access Amazon and Netflix. I can currently do this via: Samsung JS8500 4k TV (what I use currently) Sony 4k UHD blu ray player Play Station 3 Roku I have lately found...
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    Best headset for PC gaming?

    I've had the Arctis 7 for about 9 months now. Paid $150 for it. Love it. Very comfortable and works excellent. I'm pleased with sound and mic quality. Only thing I did was turn off automatic software updates. Way too many - I just do it manually maybe once a month now.
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    What are you playing now? [Chat + Discussions]

    This thread is speaking to me. Mid 30's now and not gaming nearly as much as before. Last games that I really spent a lot of time on were Original Ghost Recon and then Battlefield 3. BF4 was horrible IMO and I didn't even bother with BF1. Now I'm playing the SP of Doom. Awesome game. Was...
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    Black Friday Deals?

    Anyone find a good deal on a Microsoft Surface or Lenovo Yoga? I'd like something with an 11-12 inch screen size. Needs to be laptop and portable and run my work programs (office and CRM software). Have suggestions of where I should be looking? Thanks!
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    Last Vegas strip shooting: More than 20 dead, 100 injured after gunman opens fire near Mandalay Bay

    It could be a very deliberate part of his plan. That is, have as many firearms as possible, along with modifications (bump stocks) as possible, in order to advance his agenda. Maybe his agenda was to create a case for increased gun control and restrictions? Inflict as much damage as possible...
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    Schumer, Pelosi, Trump 'agree' to fix DACA, border security 'excluding' wall

    He's doing it to send a message to GOP congress.