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  1. XLNC

    *** 2016 NBA Playoff thread ***

    Yeah, I actually jumped out of my chair expecting him to finish that. It would have been the dunk of the decade. Great foul by Draymond though. Someone should compile a list of all time greatest missed dunks. Another great but forgotten play, Kevin Love's incredible defense on Curry on...
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    Memory Foam Beds, Opinions

    Exact same situation here, but Casper offered an additional latex topper for $20 shipping when I called to initiate a return. They also extended the trial period another 50 days. The topper helped but the mattress is still undeniably firm. We will probably still return it, which is a shame...
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    Time to cut the cord, what's your ISP plan & cost?

    Comcast $30/mo for 75/10 using auto-pay. If you're stuck with Comcast, I highly recommend going to a service center to get the best deal. They have more flexibility on pricing.
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    Any pipe users here? need advice on tobacco

    I've only tried a few aromatic blends, but Lane Limited 1-Q may be my favorite so far. Smells great, doesn't burn too hot and has a light sweetness. http://smokingpipes.com/tobacco/by-maker/lane/bulk/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=11757 I see Prince Albert and Bourgham Riff recommend above, and...
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    Just me or has CGI in movies flatlines since around 2003?

    One of my favorite movies is Startship Troopers (1997), and I'm still amazed how good the CGI is in that movie. It even manages to render bright sunlit scenes, which many modern movies still avoid since there's no where for the bad CG and textures to hide.
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    Just volunteered myself off a flight...

    I was offered 600 EUR on a Lufthansa flight from Europe to Asia, but some passenger's no showed at the last minute and I lost out. I was bummed out but I ended up getting the same offer on the return, TWICE! I took it the first time. They put me in a nice hotel overnight, as the flight was...
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    The future of Thunderbolt

    I have a customer that wants a discrete Thunderbolt 2 PCIe card for an HP consumer desktop, and I haven't found a single one. All cards are only compatible with motherboards manufactured by the same company. HP has a card, but it's only compatible with their Z workstations. I know TB-2 is...
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    Cigar smokers - what makes Cubans so revered?

    It's not just the "forbidden fruit" effect, though it applies to some degree. I have smoked about 15 Cuban cigars. Most were forgettable and overpriced, but the ones that were good, were far better than the best non-Cuban cigars I've had. They had a distinct lack of harshness in the throat...
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    Audiophile snakeoil: The Next Generation?

    I HAVE to know that editor's name. Any links? Sounds like a fun read. :biggrin:
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    Bill Burr on religion and homophobia

    I really don't know how one can expect completely new and original perspectives in comedy anymore, especially when it comes to major issues of society. Not trying to challenge you, but which comedian do you feel has something new to say and is funny? Maybe I'm missing out. That said, a...
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    Bill Burr on religion and homophobia

    So? Pretty much everything has been said about major issues. It's how he says it. My wife is pretty religious but he had her cracking up and nodding in agreement during the church bit. He's hilarious IMO.
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    Yea but can it run Half-Life 2? - A look Ten Years Back..

    When this game first came out, I had a dinky little 2001 Dell that I upgraded the graphics card on. Can't even remember what the card was, but it was woefully inadequate to play this game. In 2007, I built my first ever rig with an 8800 GTS. The game ran well, but still struggled at the...
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    Amazingly dumb financial decisions you witness every day

    That's the sad part, they're actually knowledgeable people in their respective fields. The first guy is just irresponsible and compulsive with money and spending. He realizes it's dumb, but doesn't want to put in the effort to change his habits. Sad thing is, both the XBL and video game...
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    Amazingly dumb financial decisions you witness every day

    My co-worker used to pay $8 a month for Xbox Live, for two accounts. He couldn't understand why buying a full year membership for $35 from Amazon was a good idea. When I finally made him understand, he said he didn't have $70 laying around. I gifted him two yearly subscriptions for his...
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    Do you think Grand Theft Auto games should have children in it?

    Some movies don't need children in them. Some games don't need children in them. I'm appalled that so many think kids "should" be in GTA.
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    Best graphics card for triple monitor office setup?

    Finally installed the Radeon HD 6450 and got the three monitors working. Couldn't be happier. So much room, I feel like I can breathe. :) Here's a pic of the current setup. Hopefully I didn't leave any identifiable information in there.
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    Best graphics card for triple monitor office setup?

    Well, I decided to just forego the Linux experiment, and spent the cash on the Radeon 6450 that Automaticman recommended. Thanks for the suggestion. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102960 I will post here whether it works or not, and possibly a pic as well. :)
  18. XLNC

    Best graphics card for triple monitor office setup?

    Good suggestion, I'm on vacation for a couple of days so I can give this a try on Monday. Also, I tried using the Windows display options to extend the displays as well. It detects the third display, and if I extend the display to it, it does nothing. I really appreciate everyone chiming in...
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    Best graphics card for triple monitor office setup?

    I tried this, but it wouldn't work. :( It detected all three monitors in NVIDIA control panel, but it only allowed me to select two of them. Attempting to select a third displayed a balloon tip which said "This GPU supports up to two displays." I added a Quadro FX 1400, but it didn't help...
  20. XLNC

    Best graphics card for triple monitor office setup?

    So what you're saying is that I can run the U3011 off the DisplayPort, and run the two 2007FP monitors off DVI, all from the Quadro 4000? I don't have a DisplayPort cable handy, but I can get it from monoprice if this will work.
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    Best graphics card for triple monitor office setup?

    That's a good point. It appears our IT guys might have an extra Quadro FX 1400 somewhere. I'll try that first.
  22. XLNC

    Best graphics card for triple monitor office setup?

    Good to know. Since it seems like I can use a cheap NVidia card to run the third monitor, I'll see if our IT guys have any unused cards laying around. Else I'll buy something cheap to run the third monitor. Thanks to everyone for the information.
  23. XLNC

    Best graphics card for triple monitor office setup?

    I checked the specs for the Quadro 4000 on NVidia's site, and it says "Active Display Channels" is only two. :( http://www.nvidia.com/object/product-quadro-4000-us.html (Under specifications) I also checked the PNY Quadro 4000, and it also says "Number of Displays Supported" is two...
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    Best graphics card for triple monitor office setup?

    The CPU is a Xeon W3550. I checked on the back of the PC, there's no VGA/DVI output option from the motherboard. I'm assuming this means even if this proc is SB/IB class, it still wouldn't matter as the MB doesn't support using the integrated GPU. So can I just add a cheap second card in...
  25. XLNC

    Best graphics card for triple monitor office setup?

    I currently have two 20" Dell 2007FP monitors at work, running from a HP Z400 workstation with a Quadro 4000 graphics card. I'd like to add a 30" U3011 monitor to it. Primary uses are office apps and VMWare. No CAD work or gaming. What's the cheapest/best graphics card that supports triple...
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    VitaMix Blenders

    One of my co-workers got me into fruit/vegetable smoothies, so I initially brought a NutriBullet. While that worked well enough, it was undersized, and I had to spend extra time chopping vegetables into small pieces. I decided to go whole hog and bought a refurb VitaMix from their website, still...
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    Makers Mark reverses course. Alcohol content to remain unchanged.

    They should give him a raise. This was never anything more than a publicity stunt, and a very good one at that. If they had any real intention of lowering AC, it would have been done behind closed doors without any mention. With the added exposure, they can now go ahead and raise prices. MM...
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    Lebron James is ruling the NBA this year!

    Flopping is pretty much a non-issue this year. I'll withhold full judgement till playoffs, but even in marquee games on national TV, flopping hasn't been an issue so far. I don't agree with the "too many teams in the playoffs" comment. For most bottom feeding teams, success is measured by the...
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    Lebron James is ruling the NBA this year!

    This is a chance that many teams take, and it frequently backfires. The most famous example is Darko Milicic in the 2003 draft. He was picked ahead of Carmelo, Bosh, and Wade by the Pistons because they needed a big man. The chance of landing a Shaq, a Dwight or even an Andrew Bynum is worth it...
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    The most badass scene in any movie, ever?

    You may like this one. No action/violence necessary. The protagonist takes over a company that belongs to his childhood friend turned rival. Cheesy, but if you're willing to look past that, it's a BOSS scene. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrjW3zWcQF0 And the scene was parodied by some...
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    Gaming mice recommendations?

    How about the NZXT Avatar? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826292003 It has a single button on each side of the mouse. It could be perfect for what you're describing. It's a discontinued mouse, but an eBay search returned a few units available for sale.
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    If you could travel back to any point in time, where would you go?

    Thank you! Mars would be an EXCELLENT choice! I've read that it's been a dead planet for at least a billion years? That's a long way back, but it would be cool to see it with free flowing water. As for the moon, doesn't the theory state that another smaller planet COLLIDED with the...
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    If you could travel back to any point in time, where would you go?

    Hmm... as neat as that sounds, I'd need a microscope to see what's occurring. Even then, it would just seem like all other microbes to me. I can see how a microbiologist would dream of such an opportunity though. The building of the pyramids is another excellent event to witness. It'd be...
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    If you could travel back to any point in time, where would you go?

    I know... not another time travel thread. I have asked this question to my friends, but few give well-thought out answers. Most say "my college years." I'm sort of a history buff, so I frequently ponder how well we understand Earth's history. Science has given us a lot of answers, but there is...
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    Dell U3011 2560x1600 - $849.99

    FYI: Amazon has this monitor for $1050 now, free shipping. This is only about $110 more than the BB deal, without counting taxes. I'm guessing the next Dell 30" monitor is on its way, and stores are clearing inventory. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846
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    Dell U3011 2560x1600 - $849.99

    Mine shipped on the 12th too! Getting it on Monday. :)
  37. XLNC

    Dell U3011 2560x1600 - $849.99

    You're full of good info. I'll try to be patient. Thanks!
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    Dell U3011 2560x1600 - $849.99

    My order is still being "processed." No tracking number yet. Getting nervous.
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    Dell U3011 2560x1600 - $849.99

    Haha, I just created one and ordered it! The Company Name field was pre-filled with "Home Office." I nearly bought this from Amazon this morning for $1200, since I thought that was a good price. What an incredible coincidence. Thank you so much for this link! You saved me some cash. Product...
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    Dell U3011 2560x1600 - $849.99

    On phone with Dell sales to see if they'll price match. All the Best Buys in my area are sold out. Do you guys know if Best Buy Business needs a different account or special requirements to purchase from? Edit: No luck, Dell said they can only lower to $1200. Edit 2: Bought from Best Buy...