Recent content by nitro498

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    Recommend an i7 board for dual 770s

    New build using dual Nvidia 770 GPUs Need a recommendation on an i7 motherboard
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    Cheapest outlet for 10?

    Building a computer for this cave. Need suggestions for a Windows OS and where to purchase same. The computer wil be used for surfing and viewing movies. Nothing super fast needed. I noticed on EBay there are dongles available for Windows 10 for $50-$75. What say you forum? TIA
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    Using old LCD w/ HDMI...which video card to choose

    Best bang for the least amount. Used is fine also.
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    Mancave build advise needed

    Hello group, Been out of the loop for a while. I am planning on building a computer for the mancave. Nothing super fast, just for surfing and watching movies. Please suggest choices for manboards, CPUs, memory, and vid cards. I have an old 32"LCD that I want to use starting out. Used parts...
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    Using old LCD w/ HDMI...which video card to choose

    Surfing the net, viewing movies, ect.
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    Using old LCD w/ HDMI...which video card to choose

    Hello group, I have been out of the "build loop" for quite some time. I want to build a mid-priced computer for the mancave. Which video card would be a good choice? I have an old LCD that I would like to use starting off, which I would use an HDMI to connect. Next question is, what is the...
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    old member that cannot access old email

    I am a returning member. I had to re-register because I don't have a Comcast account anymore. My previous was crewguy@comcast.net. Is there any way to pick up my prior membership even though I cannot access my old email account?
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    been out of the loop

    Been out of the loop for a while. What is a mid-priced motherboard/ CPU/ memory combo these days. This isn't for gaming, just day to day surfing and using Office. Is AMD still a better choice for the money?
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    returning member

    I haven't visited the site in a few years. I don't have access to classifieds now. Can someone point me in the direction of someone that can get me access to classifieds?
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    laptop hard drive enclosure?

    I need one for a laptop sata. Does Newegg sell them?
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    formatted portable to dishnetwork

    Thanks for the help. I booted w/ Hirens and fixed it.
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    formatted portable to dishnetwork

    I wish it were that easy. Let me back up: I am running 7/64 bit. The OS does not assign the portable drive a letter. To see the drive- you have to click "Devices and Printers". there the drive is listed as "CMS USB 2.0 Storage Adapter" (BTW, CMS is the manufacturer of the drive). By...
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    formatted portable to dishnetwork

    I formatted this 80 gig portable drive using a VIP 622 DVR (Dishnetwork). I really would like to reformat so windows could recognise the drive now. I did not transfer anything from the DVR to the drive. I did not know the special formatting would do this. Any ideas?
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    DEll Dimension 8300 locks up

    Just the broad strokes. Running XP Home. After bootup, the computer is so slow. Looking at performance under task manager- CPU usage stays at 100%. I stopped all running processes I could and CPU stayed at 100%. Is it time for another computer?
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    Compaq C500 motherboard?

    Compaq C500 laptop won't turn on. When I plug in the charger the charge LED lights solid for just a millisecond, then flickers.I completely disassembled the unit, down to the main board. I removed the charger port from the unit and plugged the D/C charger into the port. I then checked for...