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    Z77 OC Formula and NMVe

    Hello all, I'm thinking of getting this 970 EVO (for boot drive) - https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-970-EVO-500GB-MZ-V7E500BW/dp/B07BN4NJ2J?tag=viglink20918-20 with a matching PCIe adaptor replacing my current SATA SSD. How can I find out if my AsRock Z77 OC Formula MB supports NVMe? (I've...
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    Need advice on a Gaming Motherboard

    I'm helping out my nephew build a gaming machine and his budget (for the whole system) is around $1500. Would like some recommendations on a MB that's solid and will possibly last him a good 3-5 years. I'm a bit partial towards AsRock as I've been extremely happy with the MB I have, but of...
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    Clash of Clans

    We're looking to get some new peeps for our clan as we like to war regularly. Basically, looking for TH9's (or higher) that are non-rushed.....even TH8's that are close to being maxed out are ok as long as you know how to attack in war. ;) The clan is mostly military peeps, based in the...
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    Google Play Store not working (Android 5.01)

    I have an LG G3 (T-Mobile) and noticed that when trying to use Google Play Store and install any app, it doesn't install (I only see the graphics bar showing it's installing, but it seems to be stuck in that mode.....sometimes for an hour or more). I've been trying to update the latest Clash...
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    Braodcom Network Adapter keeps dropping connection (Win 10)

    Ever since I upgraded to Win 10 Pro, my Broadcom Network Adapter has been intermittent and continuously drops my internet connection (very annoying during online gaming). I've tried Rolling Back the drivers/updating the drivers to no avail. I've also tried to install a more updated driver...
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    TF2 Synching

    Over this past weekend (since Fri), I noticed that TF2 was constantly trying to synch (every 20 minutes or so....give or take) and this went on for the whole weekend. My internet connection is very good and stable (no dropouts). Very annoying during gameplay as I had to quit and wait until it...
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    AMD Catalyst Software

    I have an HIS IceQ 2GB HD 7870 GPU and because of that, I've installed the AMD Catalyst software. Is this software actually useful for games/movies or anything else? (my monitor is setup at 1080p). So far, it's been more annoying than useful when playing on Steam...........little pop up...
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    Theme Hospital Free at Origin

    Get it while it's still available. ;)
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    What are your favorite Android Apps??

    I just recently got an LG G3 and don't want to clutter it with much of the gazillion apps out there. I've been mostly looking at user reviews at the Play Store (generally free ones) before downloading, but I prefer to get quality over quantity ;). What are some of the most useful apps you use...
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    Best Smartphone for 2014

    The more I read about the higher end phones (specs-wise), the more I want to get one. :awe: I've chenged my mind on getting a mid range phone and now looking to get something in the line of an LG G3 (at least power feature wise). I'd get the G3 if not for the mixed reviews on the QHD having a...
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    Multi-purpose Gaming Smartphone

    What's a good Android Smartphone (not high end) that has good hardware to support gaming? This will be my 1st smartphone and would like something that will be a multi-purpose phone that I can keep for awhile......possibly around a 5" screen and I'm currently with T-Mobile. The Samsung...
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    What's the best Smartphone under $150???

    This will be my first smartphone and with all the choices out there, I'm overwhelmed. Not sure if this makes a difference, butI've been with T-mobile for 6+ years with their family plan and I'm happy with their service. What say ye'?? :)
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    Steam Sale Thread

    I really enjoyed reading everyone's opinions on the current sales/general game info etc......when we had it going on regularly. No one wants to do it anymore after (I think it was) Kaotik stopped? :\
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    Free GTR Evolution and Race 07

    I saw this in the PC Games forum and thought it might fit in here as well. :cool: GTR Evolution and Race 07 free http://www.pcgamer.com/2014/07/23/free-steam-key/
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    RAM Prices

    Since I built my rig in June of 2013, I've noticed that the RAM prices have actually gone up!! :confused: I bought 2x8 sticks for $129 and now they're $166 HERE and a bit more HERE. Aren't they supposed to coming down in prices (at regular intervals)??
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    Samsung 840 EVO 1TB SSD $399 with Promo Code

    I believe this is still up for grabs... Promo Code: EMCYTZG685 Free Shipping! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...m-_-20-147-251
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    Best PC Games (2013 - 2014)

    What are some of the best games you've played and can recommend overall??
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    If you like Portal 2......

    You'll also like Q.U.B.E. (Quick Understanding of Block Extrusion) Director's Cut. My family & I played it over the weekend and found it to be very good/challenging. A little description of the game: Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut is the definitive version of the brain-twisting first-person...
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    I need some Steam games recommendations...

    I'm looking for good FPS (like COD, CS, Battlefield etc..) or any others that have good graphics/gameplay. I also like games like Bastion, Portal2, Trine2 etc... My budget is $20 or less and I don't mind getting just 1 or even a few games on Steams weekly deals (if they're really good).
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    Ok, so what's the deal with the Steam Gift Thread???

    Which one of ya'll is holding out?? :biggrin:
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    Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier Deluxe Edition [Online Game Code]

    Is this any good? It's going for $5.30 w/Promo Code..... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...32138314-L013D
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    Team Fortress 2 team from Anandtech

    Anyone interested in starting or setting up a team and playing regularly? I honestly don't know how to do this as I just "jump" in a game and just start shooting!! :biggrin: I bet it would be a blast!! I'm Meshodman on Steam. EDIT: TAKING A POLL ON DAY & TIME WE CAN ALL MEET UP FOR FIGHT...
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    Flappy Birds App

    Not sure if this is old news, but there's some serious money to be made if you have this game. :biggrin: http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/apple-iphone-5-flappy-bird-installed-going-90000-ebay/
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    3d Gaming

    Do you guys do 3d gaming and what's your experience with it? Is it worth the setup?
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    HTPC Setup

    I'd like to set up a network where I can watch Cable TV on my PC as well as another TV (maybe 2) at my home. I'm about to call my cable company (Bright House) and get the cable tv hooked up. Is this SiliconDust HDHomeRun PRIME CableCARD 3-Tuners - HDHR3-CC: a good tuner for what I want to do...
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    Windows 8.1 Installation Fails with Blank Black Screen

    During the installation/several reboots, my PC is getting a Blank Black screen. The last thing I remember doing was:agreeing to the License terms, chose Custom settings, entered sign in info to my Microsoft account, and agreed to use SkyDrive. It did a reboot and now all I have is a Blank Black...
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    MacBook Pro 15 inch Retina

    I've been given the task of buying a MBP 15 inch Retina (as a gift for a family member) and not knowing much about Apple products, I'd like your advice on this. The general budget is around 2k, but can be easily raised to $2500. Although this is going to be used for general purposes (surfing...
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    Team Fortress 2

    Although this is an older game (free one at that), I'm havinng a blast playing this game. Not sure if this is a good or bad thing, but (lately) I've prefered to play TF2 than the paid ones I have (Crysis3, Bioshock Infinite, Tomb Raider etc...). :biggrin:
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    Steam Install Q

    I'm very new to PC Gaming/Steam etc..and do have a steam acct. as well as I'm able to play games on my system. I also have 3 HD's in my PC (1 SSD for OS/Programs and other 2 HD's for data) in which I moved (clicked/drag) all my Games stuff into my data HD. When I run Steam, during any Steam...
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    Co-Op games for one gaming machine??

    I'm a bit new to the gaming world and wanted to see if there are any co-op games that can be played on 1 gaming machine (keyboard & mouse)??? My nephew is visiting and is looking to play some games together. Would it be better to get some kind of controler for the PC (instead of mouse/keyboard)??
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    Asus Monitor HDMI/DVI No Signal

    Hi all, I have an ASUS ve248h 23" monitor and tried using HDMI as well as DVI input on a brand new build to only get: "No HDMI Signal"--"No DVI Signal" (of course, both were not plugged in at the same time). I tried to toggle between input selections on the Asus (VGA, DVI, HDMI etc...) to no...
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    Need Z77 Motherboard Recommendations

    Hi all, I'm planning on building a rig that's going to be primarily used as a DAW and secondarily as a gaming machine. I'm going to build it around the i7 3770k cpu and would like to have a MB that's really simple to OC as well as being a quality build. I'm trying to keep the MB price...