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    Aftermarket Cooling Solution for AMD R9 290

    I got a great deal on an R9 290 reference card. As you probably know it sounds like a jet plane when the gaming (Witcher III) gets going. I'm wondering if anyone has found a fairly simple but effective aftermarket cooling solution for the R9 290. thanks, Dana
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    I'm so confused.....W10 after WMC

    There's so many different choices depending on configuration and needs; I thought I'd list mine here to get some way to go :( I've got Suddenlink (west coast), a couple of PCs with TV tuners, and I'd simply like to record TV shows (future or current) and watch some of my ripped DVDs on my home...
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    M/B CPU Upgrade; erase drivers OR Clean Install

    I've read much about the pros/cons about upgrading mb/cpu and keeping the OS intact OR just fresh installing. Just thought I'd put out here to get some more insight. Current setup is X58, i7 920, Win10 upgrade without a hitch (technet key). Upgrade is i7-4790K and X97 m/b. OS is on C: an SSD...
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    Changing the Title

    There are so many threads with stuff in the title that is already sold <My first bitch. Back to the point; I can't change the title of my thread. I've changed it a couple of times but, it no longer saves the changes. I've gone to 'advanced' already but, still no change. Is the # of changes...
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    Unable to Change the Title

    I changed the title once or twice but then I could not change it any more. Any way to get around this? I can't delete the thread so the title is irrelevant after something is bought/sold. What should I do? - don't want to exceed the thread limit. Also, what can I do to allow attachments...
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    Cooling Solutions for Reference R9 290

    I'm interested in you successes/failures in an efficient cooling solution for a reference R9 290.
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    What's a Reference Card

    .....and is it a good thing or a not so good thing; if not, can I do anything to improve it's cooling, useful life, speed, durability. I'm referring to a reference R9 290.
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    1600 mem vs higher for gaming

    I've searched already; so, I thought I'd ask the experts here: current system = not enough for Witcher III Witcher III requirements = http://www.pcgamer.com/the-witcher-3-system-requirements-announced/ My proposed system upgrade = i7 4790K, Z97 mb w/ 2 pci slots that I require for my sound...
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    9800GT Finally Died

    After 4 or 5 years a clients 9800GT has died. I've been out of the loop for quite a while now and was comparing the 9800GT to several 5xx, 6xx, and even 7xx series cards and the 9800GT had higher marks than almost all of them. An example, using GPUboss.com...
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    Tablet and USB Audio interface?

    I'm a tablet newbie - don't even have one yet :) so bare w/ me. We plan to take our music on the road and are looking for a dependable mobile device to play high quality stereo backing tracks for us. We currently have this interface and I was wondering if such a device would play nice with a...
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    Ipod or Alternatives for Playing Tracks Along with Live Musicians?

    The tracks would be mostly bass and drums - pretty high quality recordings made with Sonar and mixed down to stereo with the bass on the left and the drums on the right for tone control in two separate channels in the mixer. The rest of the 'band' is live vocals, guitars, and keys. Features...
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    Creative Arena USB Gaming Headset: $70 + tax + shipping - $30 MIR 'till 7/15

    Pretty good deal on a decent headset if you don't mind MIRs http://www.frys.com/product/6033698 http://images.frys.com/art/rebates_pdf/6033698_071510.pdf
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    Very Dead; Logitech G27 Wheel & Pedals $150 @ Best Buy B&M

    There are still some left here and there as of this morning (3-29-10). Sale was originally online only but folks have been walking out of the B&Ms with them for $149.99 + tax where applicable. Online, it says sold out. I understand now that at least one online order has been cancelled....ouch...
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    Accounting Office Printing Strategy

    I'm building a nice i7 system for an accountant. He's got an E6600 system now and a fairly decent HP lazer printer (I forget which one) though he complains about the computer slowing down while printing a long report or tax return. I need to find the best solution for printing while...
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    Stumped - bios info resetting after sleep

    Foxconn M61PMP-K AM3 NVIDIA MCP61P Micro ATX AMD Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813186189 battery has been changed, RAM known good, PSU known good, CMOS jumper confirmed in correct position, 3 different OSs (XP, Vista64, 7-64) and still after sleep OR hibernation...
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    i7 CPU Not Flat

    50 - 55 IDLE!!!! 3 different heat sinks - not enough contact anyone had this experience. I bought the chip from a private party, now I'm stuck
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    Anyone know of an X58 board with accessible PCI slots

    I have an EMU sound card setup (EMU 1212M) that needs two PCI slots. I'd like to run SLI but all the boards I've looked at have at least one of the PCI slots right next to the 2nd PCI-e. Many of them seem to have the PCI sandwiched in between the PCI-e. If anyone is familiar with a decent...
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    Triple monitor setup

    I've got the video cards and connections and I'll be using softth triplehead software. I've got a 26" 1920X1200 monitor. I'd like to add an 18" Dell 1800FP on either side, tilted 90 degrees (one tilted left and one to the right so that the tops of them meet the sides of the 26". I'd like to set...
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    Solved: Inspiron 6000 - Sticky cursor/pointer/touchpad or???

    I've got two Inspiron 6000s I'm working on. When using the touchpad the cursor will hang for a second or several seconds; very random, very intermittant, very annoying. USB mouse works fine. Fresh install of XP Pro on one and XP Home on the other. I've either got a freak coincidence of two bad...
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    *OOS*1GB 667Mhz SODIMM CL5 Crucial/Micron Technology

    mwave sodimm $8.50
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    For Sale/Trade certainly is looking clean

    :) You are most welcome, Anandtech Thankful Moderator
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    Any experience O/Cing with MSI K9N Platinum SLI w/ 750i

    I'm finding these for $130 to $160 and was just wondering if anyone here had experience with the O/C. I'm not into anything to drastic; just want to O/C to stable settings on air . I have a 9600GT and could get another. I also have 2X2GB Mushkin 5-5-5-15 and Vista 64bit Ultimate. I run...
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    What type of application does a larger cache benefit?

    My new build will be E8400/E3110 (6MB cache) or Q6600 (8MB cache). O/S will be 64bit Vista Ultimate. I mostly run Sonar (audio multi-tracking) and play games online and off-line. Home theater is a future option. My vid card is 9600GT. RAM will be 2X2GB. I ask this question because I recently...
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    How about consolidating the first group of threads in FS/FT?

    (Message Title)*** PLEASE READ FIRST *** FS/FT Forum Rules * Heatware and Trading Guidance * (Topic Summary)* Traders To Avoid * Shipping Info * Current Troll Threads *
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    Can a virus fry hardware?

    A lady I know reported a virus alert then the machine went up in smoke. Is it possible for a virus to fry hardware components?
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    Recommend workstation mobo

    I'm building a system for an Autocad 'Revit' customer. My research so far indicates processor and ram as priorities. I'm looking at AMD 6400 w/ 4 gigs ram and an ATI FireGL vid card w/ WinXP Pro 64bit. So, could you recommend a midrange (not highest or lowest $) mobo that excels in stability...
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    My Uncle wants me to clean out his spyware

    He's bringing his machine over for a cleaning. Am I going to get his junk from now on because my IP is sent out or recognized by cookies and who-knows-what?
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    SOLVED: MSI K9N SLI Platinum w/ 5000+ Black Edition

    When I installed the 5000BE the >CPU Frequency Configuration>CPU Ratio and >Adjust Vcore options went away. So far I've tried bios 1.5, 1.6, and the latest one 1.10 (aka 1A). Any ideas what might have happened here? No luck with lots of research so far... Here's a link to my solution...
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    Case fan on a CPU heatsink?

    Is there a difference between the run-of-the-mill case fan and the fans you see on a stock or cheap replacement CPU hsf? A friend has an AMD S754 with a fan on it that sounds like a jet. Could I just get her a quiet 60mm case fan and put it on the CPU heatsink?
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    Chimei 22" WS 199 AR & promo code +shipping

    Chimei 22" widescreen - CMV 221D-NBC w/s has good specs and reviews; ordered mine 4 hours before promo code (EMC807DISP01) came out, called Newegg and they gave me the $10 credit anyway...very nice
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    What's the difference?

    If you have o/c features in a $50 mobo, as most do, what more are you getting when you spend $120 or more for a board? Socket AM2 or LGA775 are my interests at this time. Thanks in advance.
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    Backup/Restore solution for fresh installs of XP

    I did search the forums but I'd just like some fresh info here in one place; thank you in advance.... A church I belong to has 12 to 15 PCs running WinXP and most of them are running VERY slow. There is so much junk of varying types on them that I feel the path of least resistance is to clean...
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    2nd rig: AMD 2800+ Barton OR P4 2.53Ghz

    some light gaming, 2nd internet machine, OCing, general abuse. Maybe a dumb question but I've always ran AMD and thus have no experience with Intel and how fast they are, advantages/disadvantages etc........What's your pick?
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    The Q and A from Newegg Presents:

    Question: lol Answer: my bad :( Question: My question would be why not vista? I would just like to thank you in advance this forum has been great. I very much look forward to the day I run Vista... Answer: Woohoo i'm happy to hear that Question: What level of performance hit can I expect to...
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    Ready For RAM

    Your input is welcome :) I enjoy overclocking occasionally for something to do but always clock back down to safe and stable speeds. I play games (NASCAR 2k3 and Oblivion mostly) and do photo editing and sound recording. I'm finishing up a 'new' rig made with budget parts and I'm stuck in the...
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    dead...my bad :(
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    Budget Dual Core Preferences

    Expert opinions on budget dual core choices sought here! Thanks in advance.
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    Athlon XP vs Athlon 64

    Why are people paying more for Athlon XP CPUs than Athlon 64s?