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    980Ti: Normal or busted heatsink?

    Trying to confirm my suspicions before I seek an RMA or replacement. I recently nabbed a Gigabyte Windforce 980Ti to burn up some gift cards that were about to expire, and I think the heatsink might be damaged or not properly seated to the GPU. Or it sucks very much badly. Desktop idle seems...
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    Have money, but not ideas

    I face a bit of a dilemma: I don't *need* a new car, but kinda want one, and have some money to actually get one. But, I have no idea what to get. Right now I have a 2007 Tiburon with 36k miles, and the missus has a 2011 Elantra. I have three motorcycles for fun and profit that I commute year...
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    4K Display - 28" @ ~1.5ft or 44" @ ~5ft?

    Now that my GPU can drive it, I'm thinking of replacing the 37" 1080p TV I'm using as a "primary" gaming/video display on my system with either a 28 inch 4K monitor or a 44 inch 4K TV. The TV is wall mounted behind my desk at the moment on an arm at around 5 feet, so I feel like the pixels are...
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    Circuit monitoring question

    Despite beign the noob I am in electronics and circuits, I'm trying to whip up a circuit that lights up a 10 digit LED bar graph from a thermal sensor. That, in of itself, isn't a big deal. A resistor here and there, and off we go. The problem I've run in to is that the probe in question is...
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    Looking to maybe replace my Multistrada [Update: Got a Ninja 1000]

    I found a good deal on a fully farkled used 2006 Multistrada in December, purchasing it for some touring from time to time, but with the ability to treat it like a sport when I take off the luggage. Even after fixing and dialing in the suspension (took me a while to realize it was messed up that...
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    Zzr600 - good sport-tourer? Update: Purchased '06 Multistrada

    Well, seeing as how I had a good post all typed up but lost it when my session timed out, here's a bit quicker take 2. I currently have a CBR250R for a daily driver, but knew when I got it that it wouldn't be the best for all the interstates around here or for longer distance riding. I really...
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    Navigation App or standalone GPS that takes KML files?

    I'm plotting out a bunch of multi-stop routes in Google Maps recently, and I'm looking for an app on iOS or Android that can take a KML file and give me turn-by-turn navigation via spoken commands. Google Maps on Android can view the saved maps from the web version, but it can only give me...
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    Looking to get into motorcycling

    I've been wanting to get into motorcycling for over a decade, but always kept putting it off due to relationships or money. Now that the former and latter are in place, I'm looking to finally get started riding. But, I've mostly just been following racing and motocross to reduce the temptation...
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    Need nutrition advice

    I'll preface this post with that I have a doctors appointment scheduled, but not for another few weeks. I figured in the meantime I'd see what others have to say/what advice people have. Anyway. Basics: 5'8", male, 28yo. Basic exercises, usually some 30lb hand weight lifts, 60 pushups, 60...
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    Folder Redirection GPO Issue (Server 08)

    So, I'm pretty stumped by this one. At home, I have a small Server 2008R2 domain with integrated DNS, DHCP, and file services. All client machines are running Windows 7 Ultimate or Pro, or my odd OS X MacBook Pro that's also AD integrated (GPO doesn't apply to this laptop). There's nothing...
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    US Prepaid Carriers

    Now that my girlfriend has moved in (and I can't use my phone at work), I've come to realize that I hardly ever use my Evo enough to fill out the $70 a month I pay for the damn thing. Right now, I send and receive maybe 30 texts in a busy month, use less than 60 airtime minutes (unlimited +...
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    Outcast

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outcast_(video_game) Anyone ever play/remember that game? I picked it up back in late '99, and remember basically being floored by the technology used in the game. It had an interesting world, great mood, fun gameplay, and the graphics engine was leaps and bounds...
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    Upgrade path and timeline input

    I’m putting together a plan to cycle through the hardware in the house, since some of it is very below what I’d like (and need) performance wise. Plus, some things like my server, are held together by voodoo and fairy dust. The duct tape failed a long time ago. I pretty much know how I want to...
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    Well, that was unexpected service

    Long story short, had to RMA an XFX HD 5870 that I got on the Newegg deal a short time ago. I had ordered two for crossfire. They shipped me a 6950 in return, which would be pretty good seeing as how it's a smidgen better than a 5870. Except for the whole crossfire bit. I let them know, and...
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    Just got a Classic Mac II

    My boss apparently had a Classic Macintosh II stashed away. It didn't boot, so he was going to trash it. I grabbed it, figured I could take a look and see if I could fix it. If not, I could sell it for parts or keep it for nostalgia :P Anyway, the system is actually almost in mint condition...
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    Quick HVAC Airflow Question

    I have one or two duct runs in my house that could use a little umph on airflow output. The air is properly cool/warm, just that the airflow could be improved. I looked into powered registers (registers with 5V DC fans in them), but the reviews are all over the place. Plus one of the areas...
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    Question on 120Hz vs FPS

    I tried Googling, but it seems like all the answers are generic "120 Hz vs 60 Hz" or are on gaming sites that are blocked here at work. Now that some 23" 1080p 120Hz monitors are skimming just over the $300 mark, I'm kinda toying with the idea of trying one out (especially since my HP IPS...
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    Choice of three monitors

    So, as the U2711 will be out of my price range unless I can get it on sale for $799 and then a coupon on top of that (plus it's matte), I'm going to have to make due with one of three monitors I have on hand for my rearranged setup. Purposes: Gaming, Writing, Video Editing (probably in that...
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    Blarg. $31,000+ in home repairs

    Cliffs: -Main support for the house is about to go AWOL due to rot/mold/age. -Foundation shifting. -Insurance company doesn't send out a full inspector, then forgets about me. -Schedule repairs myself and hope the insurance company will reimburse. A little while ago, I noticed some of the...
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    Ear issues (causation/coincidence with new headphones?)

    As much as I'd like to make a doctors appointment for this, as of today I'm uninsured until my new job starts. So I'm going to have to rely on the collective wisdom of ATOT and the internet as my doctor until then. I picked up some Sennheiser 595's recently, and I noticed that right about...
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    Looking for a specific kind of monitor

    (Cliffs at the end) I've read through the recommendations thread again, but I'm still having issues trying to find a monitor that hits my ideal mark. For reference, I have three NEC 20WMGX2 monitors plus a Dell SP2309W. There's also a 32" plasma attached to my system, but that's not a...
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    Which setup will perform the best?

    So, thanks to a Newegg combo deal, I have a new budget-minded rig coming in. I'm going to be traveling between and working at two locations, so I want to have the new rig at one, and my current rig at the other. As I spend most of time at my house, I'm going to want the more powerful of the...
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    Good 360 Exclusives?

    I used to own a launch 360, but since analog connections to my TV look, well, not so great, I purchased most multiplatform games for the PC or PS3. Eventually, after not playing it for a LONG time, I sold it off. Now that it's been over a year and a half since I last played the 360, I'm kinda...
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    Worthwhile to upgrade this system now, or wait?

    Pretty much as the topic. More specific requirements and notes below. 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Gaming (Very Heavy: Daily), Video Encoding (Very Heavy: up to Daily), Video Editing/Capture (Moderate w/ some post-effects, but does...
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    Finally found a good keyboard, now if I can just find a mouse...

    I'm a bit of an input device junkie. I've got mice and keyboards stacked high in my closet. I've finally found a keyboard that I like and fits my requirements (Typematrix EZ Reach), and now I'm continuing my quest for a mouse. Right now, I'm using a Logitech 510, but I don't care for it too...
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    Need a Low Profile\Half Height ATM Card

    ATM networks really aren't my specialty, but since we're responsible for the end-user hardware, we get the joys of finding the NIC :P Recently, someone purchased some small form factor client desktop PCs that ONLY have low profile\half height PCI slots. Since the network is ATM only and we...
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    *scratches head* I'm out of Anime Ideas

    Well, I've been on a serious anime trip these past few months and have watched many things I had always intended to watch, but I think I've run out of ideas. I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for anime? I tend to favor mecha, space, and cyber type anime, but I'll watch most...
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    What role should I give this Linux system?

    This is a bit of a multi-category post, but I think it fits best in operating systems. If not, let me know =P I've got a spare system which I'm contemplating using as a Linux box. Asus SK8N, Athlon FX-51, 1GB ECC RAM, GeForce 7900GT (or 7600, I forget at the moment), and a 30GB IDE drive...
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    Speeding up mouse response?

    I'm always feeling that my mouse is moving too slow. Right now, I'm using a Habu at maximum sensitivity (Windows Sensitivity at 7.5-ish) at 1000Hz and 2000 DPI, and I still feel as though the cursor isn't moving fast enough. I've tried the Windows sensitivity higher, but the cursor winds up...