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    Pay with GasBuddy card get 5 cents off per Gallon:

    I made a mistake but fixed the op. Whoops.
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    Pay with GasBuddy card get 5 cents off per Gallon:

    15 cents will fix post. Oops. Actually 5 cents.... 15 cents with shopyourway.com is points only.
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    Pay with GasBuddy card get 5 cents off per Gallon:

    *Fixed I thought it was 15 cents in cash back with shopyourway.com it's points. The amount in cash back in 5 cents. Pay with GasBuddy offers 5 cents off per Gallon (15 cents off per Gallon for first pump.) or link with shopyourway.com for 15 cents in per points per Gallon (30 cents in points...
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    Motherboard half toast?

    As if things weren't strange enough.... I thought my SSD went out. Linked here: https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/ssd-going-bad-or-bad-windows-update.2536632/ So I just rebooted my PC Today after installing the BT software for a Headset as I needed to send a quick tutorial video for...
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    SSD going bad or bad Windows update?

    I did and it said it was fine. I guess I jumped the gun. Oops.... *Face palm* It hasn't BSOD'd since I clean installed. Performance test also reported the correct read & write speed. Yeah it was a 240gb OCZ Trion 150 (got in mid 2016). They replaced it with a 480gb OCZ Vector 150. I hope it's...
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    SSD going bad or bad Windows update?

    Alright so.... On the 3rd.... I woke my PC up and decided to reboot it before getting into a Game. It then blue screened twice.... I believe the error was Unmountable boot volume and or something about the file system? I should have jotted it down or checked the logs. My username wouldn't...
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    Windows 10 CompactGUI can shrink games without affecting load times.

    Here are some results and discussions you can skim through: https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/77scky/its_been_barely_a_week_since_i_posted_my/ & https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/76hj26/i_tested_25_games_against_the_windows_compact/ Someone is reporting Space Hulk...
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    Windows 10 CompactGUI can shrink games without affecting load times.

    https://github.com/ImminentFate/CompactGUI/ (Scroll down and check the readme part) Some examples: ARK: Survival Evolved 109GB to 52gb. Doom 2016 67gb to 50gb. Dead By Daylight 17gb to 4gb. Alien Isolation 30gb to 22gb. Broforce 1.30gb to 400mb. This doesn't work for every game. Example...
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    Roku with OS8 now can show content in 24p.

    More info: https://support.roku.com/article/115012823268-how-to-change-the-display-refresh-rate-of-your-roku-streaming-player-to-match-the-native-format-of-each-movie-video-or-tv-show It's in Settings, System, Advanced System Settings, Advanced Display Settings. Enabled or Disabled. Default...
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    RT-N56U router problems...

    I'd highly suggest Asus Merlin firmware: https://asuswrt.lostrealm.ca (try factory reset then flash, then another factory reset and then set it up and see if it's fixed.) However make sure the power adapter isn't going out first as you don't want to brick it if the power fails. Try removing...
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    Is there any reason to buy a Steam controller if you have an Xbox for PC controller?

    The 360 Controller is fine if that's what you prefer to use.... You could also say why use a Steering Wheel, Arcade Stick or a Flight Stick? People like em. It's not that much hassle. The combo of Touchpad & Gyro Aiming rivals a second Analog Stick. You can also play Flight / Space sims using...
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    Is there any reason to buy a Steam controller if you have an Xbox for PC controller?

    Aw man. I love my Steam Controller. I totally use it for all games. No issues.... I recommend it. I suggest using some of the top rated community profiles and tweaking those to your likings. Now it did take time to adjust and such. The main key with the right Trackpad is to use a combo with...
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    Helping a friend who is unhappy with his performance....

    Unsure if he's down for OCing. I will ask about the case room and what fan he using sometime soon. At least Gamemode (included in the Windows Creator's Update) might provide a decent improvement for now (maybe?).... Really the answer is either downscale and do whatever or consider a better CPU...
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    Helping a friend who is unhappy with his performance....

    Guess he had Windows Driver Updates turned off and had to goto the Mobo site to get the proper driver. D'oh! Thanks again....
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    Helping a friend who is unhappy with his performance....

    Been awhile. Sorry for not getting back sooner then again nothing to really reply with. He apologized for his actions as he had some stressful stuff going on. Another issue is he picked up a bigger SSD for a boot drive and moved one of his Mechanical drives to another sata port which caused it...
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    Helping a friend who is unhappy with his performance....

    Yeah.... *Sigh* He believes because he's had a good 4 years with the Phenom II with the games he played that the current CPU which is newer is not an issue and that people (this forum, charts, etc) like to push the newer hardware to justify there expensive purchases.... So yeah...
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    Helping a friend who is unhappy with his performance....

    Yeah he looked over the thread before the video was added.... He believes he shouldn't have to upgrade his CPU as before the AMD FX-6300 he had a Phenom II that ran games fine from 2016 and doesn't believe the newer FX-6300 would run them worse.... I guess he thinks it's Ram still or wants to...
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    Helping a friend who is unhappy with his performance....

    Thank you very much for all your help. I will pass the video on. Maybe he will consider joining and post some replies.... As I sure as heck do not want to be the middleman in all this. Anyways.... Thanks again.... I hope he listens....
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    Helping a friend who is unhappy with his performance....

    I'll let him know. I figured the CPU was too weak.... He'll argue with me since Doom 2016 runs silky smooth.... Maybe he needs a refresher course on CPUs.... I keep telling him even though it's 6 cores they are very weak. I had mentoned this before he purchased the RX480 as I was concerned the...
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    Helping a friend who is unhappy with his performance....

    *ZING!* 45-30fps dips.... About the same as with the 2gb gtx 760....
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    Helping a friend who is unhappy with his performance....

    His current setup: AMD FX-6300 @ 4.3 Ghz on stock cooler. Has a Cooler Master TX4 but it won't fit in the case. Asus M5A97 R2.0 motherboard. 8GB of Ram unknown on the speed. 40gb Intel SSD. Couple 1TB WD Black drives. He went from a Nvidia GTX 760 to an Asus RX480 4GB card and his fps...
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    Google Voice app and site updated:

    Yes I know.... You could have also gotten the APK like I listed in the OP. Anyways a second update to the new UI has also came out recently. Hope the confusion is cleared up.
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    Google Voice app and site updated:

    What? Yes it has. The link you sent is on the update which I covered in the OP. What are you talking about? He was saying the Android app had another recent update. As I checked Google Play and it was updated again on the 31st. Just his wording kind of confused me at first when he said "new UI...
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    Google Voice app and site updated:

    This thread is about the new UI.... Updated again? You mean even further UI tweaks? Like what?
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    Google Voice app and site updated:

    It's rolling out to users slowly. The quickest way to get it now is to snag the updated Android APK linked at the bottom of the first post. This link from an article at The Verge might work too: https://www.google.com/voice/b/0/redirection/new no guarantees though. ;)
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    Google Voice app and site updated:

    Assume it will get fixed sooner or later. Let Alex know in the comments here: https://plus.google.com/+AlexWiesen/posts/EEVjRbbKz65 Also said a tool to migrate Hangouts G-Voice Text archives to G-Voice is coming....
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    Google Voice app and site updated:

    Both the Android app and site got a UI overhaul. iOS coming soon. They aren't "unmerging" from Hangouts but are offering a few more features in the new app and site. One nice new feature is finally group mms text messaging from the Dekstop! Still no G-Voice App for Desktop yet and no VoIP...
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    Steam link/controller, good buy?

    Might be able to get away with 5ghz AC. Otherwise get a powerline or Moca wired adapters. I have a Steamlink and use it for split screen gaming in the living room on a wired connection. Works well. Also have a Steam Controller and love it. Once you learn how to use it and find the right user...
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    Gateway DX4720-03 Motherboard with bad caps:

    Thanks for the advice. I'll be be sure to pass it on. I don't know what her plan is. Will discuss looking into those options. Currently it seems to work fine for media and web and non-demanding games but for how long is the real issue.... I don't know how much Money she wants to invest into...
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    Gateway DX4720-03 Motherboard with bad caps:

    Trying to help my oldest Niece.... She got the old Desktop. Specs: http://www.cnet.com/products/gateway-dx-4720-03/specs/ It needed personal files backed up and formatted as it was full of infections. Anyways as I was dusting it I noticed the caps: There is more that I didn't capture...
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    CPU & Ram upgrade advice for a Dell Inspiron 570:

    I got a call saying they want to install better hardware and hold off on a new System.... So would this work? CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 630 2.8 GHz 95W Quad-Core Processor Socket AM2+ AM3 $60...
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    Worth hanging on to my T-Mobile PAYG plan?

    Yeah if you have an unlocked phone then something like Freedompop or Ring+ may be best since these two usually offer a pay once and use approach. Keep an eye on Slickdeals for promo deals. Or maybe something like Ting (bare minimal $6 per Month though unless you don't mind getting a different...
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    GPS maps Garmin vs third party vs open source

    Yeah +1 for Here Maps. Also check out Navmii.... I think those are the best two for offline free maps.... Google Maps has offline support which is decent but Here & Navfree offer complete offline experience.
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    DVI lower res Monitor is not being detected by AMD 290x card.

    Seems the DVI port might share the HDMI port as well.... So..... Might need a DP to DVI or HDMI adapter.... However still have issues when it's the only screen hooked up though. Very weird.... My only guess is maybe it's trying to push 1080P which will then cause the Monitor to go into...
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    DVI lower res Monitor is not being detected by AMD 290x card.

    Before Crimson the displays are mirrored. Device Manager lists one Monitor.
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    DVI lower res Monitor is not being detected by AMD 290x card.

    Windows 10. Not being detected.
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    DVI lower res Monitor is not being detected by AMD 290x card.

    I own a MSI Lighting 290X card and have a two 1080p screens hooked up, one by HDMI and the other by DVI to HDMI.... I got another screen that is 1050P on DVI. Using the latest Crimson drivers too. It would display in Bios, safe mode or when the drivers were not installed at all...
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    Nexus 6 32GB $199 @ Amazon.com

    That sucks as that was the best deal on a new Nexus 6 thus far. Or on a newer Android SmartPhone in general. Still feature packed with pure Android and quick updates. Also a nice big display. I thought I got a great deal on my 32gb model a few Months back.... Dang. Did it sell out quick? Just...
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    Nexus 6 32GB $199 @ Amazon.com

    Damn, that was an amazing deal!
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    [eteknix] GoodBye Catalyst Control Center – Hello Radeon Software Crimson Edition!

    Try disabling the Shader Cache for those two to see if it still remains?