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    Superlux 668B earpad replacement

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KLPRQMO/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I purchased these for the ;same headphones and are cheap and nice
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    Good reason to cheap Ryzen build?

    No the Xeon is not overclockable (Spam removed)
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    Good reason to cheap Ryzen build?

    Is this worth doing? Will I see any real world performance improvement? It looks like I can do this for right around $500 or should i just be happy with my current setup and save for a VEGA/Ryzen7 system upgrade? CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor (overclocking it ) $230 ish...
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    Mid-High end gaming rig help?

    Save a few $ and get this processor instead... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-BX80646E31231V3-E3-1231V3-3-40GHZ-SKT1150/dp/B00KASFWKK/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1427141426&sr=1-1&keywords=e3+1231+v3 it is an i7 without the built in gpu. You dont need a gpu, you have a video card, but...
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    Upgrading current rig

    How about these ? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157510 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117316 You think I can use my current memory with this ? I have this memory... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231518
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    Upgrading current rig

    Im thinking that I want to upgrade my current pc. It is a great running rig, but.... It really pumps out the heat. My office is small and has poor ventilation. All of my temps are in the normal operating range, and I am not overclocking. I have a 2nd pc with an i5 3750 and it is a much...
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    Distro help for steam gaming

    Here is what Im contemplating…. I really want to commit to linux. I’ve a little experience in using it, but am no way in any means proficient with it. One of these 2 pc’s is gonna get a R9-290 upgrade to the graphics and a linux distro. I currently have 2 pc’s that I use on a regular basis...
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    Which Headset Should I Get: DXL1 or Fatal1ty

    Just buy a set of headphones and a separate microphone. For the most part all headsets are junk. They skimp on the quality of either the mic or the drivers or both. http://youtu.be/3fD-M1F6L4g http://youtu.be/gowJXFBqqQc http://youtu.be/N-47_1TU9HY
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    I need a new keyboard/mouse

    Am I the only one that hates Logitech products? Ive had nothing but bad luck with them. I cant count the number of keyboards, mice, speakers, etc Ive thrown in the trash with the Logitech name on it. For business gear, Microsoft keyboards, mice etc all seem to last longer. the last Logitech...
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    soundcard recommendation

    Use your optical out port. Get a DAC like a fiio e10k or a http://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SD793-II-...=smsl+sd793-ii or if you want the best get a https://www.mayflowerelectronics.com/product-category/digital-to-analog-converters/ I use the smsl unit and it sounds fantastic...
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    Logitech G930 or Razer Tiamat 7.1 ?

    Get a good set of headphones and a microphone. Better sound quality, Better microphone, better all around. superlux hd668b http://www.amazon.com/Superlux-HD668...uperlux+hd668b modmic http://www.modmic.com/ In the end you will have a much much much better sounding solution for both...
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    Hope this doesnt blow chunks

    Nah , wife and daughter both have 17" lcd's that are getting long in the tooth
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    Hope this doesnt blow chunks

    Considering another monitor because My wife, 2 sons and daughter all have pc's so will probably move my other monitors to upgrade there pc's
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    Hope this doesnt blow chunks

    Now considering buying a monitor... what one is recommended at the 200 and under range?
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    Monitor recommendation

    Im seeing a lot of monitors that list for less than 200. But what do I pick? Primary use is internet use, gaming, general pc use, movies. What is the best bang for the buck monitor? Im building a new pc using the following and a few carry overs from my old pc. 11-129-066 CASE...
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    Hope this doesnt blow chunks

    Can anyone give me words of wisdom on build? Any thing to watch out for? Do I have to download any firmware updates/driver updates etc? Well last night after a few beers, I got a wild hair and went and ordered parts for a new pc build. So did I OK for being a little tweaked? 1...
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    [DEAD] ACER 20" LCD Monitor $77 Shipped AC

    I ordered one for a christmas present for one of my sons. 74.88 with tax delivered for free to the local staples.
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    Speaker Recommendations - 3.0

    Build your own... you probably build your own computers, so with just some basic wood working skill you can have a very very kick ass setup for your dollar. Here is a link to the parts http://www.parts-express.com/p...cfm?Partnumber=300-700 Here is a link to the plans / instructions...
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    For the Golfers

    Some very nice deals here. I just ordered the Killer Bee Yellow Hornet Driver Bundle and with the FFM08 discount got it for 62.99 Golfsmith Friends and Family Sale
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    Best Buy's Dynex ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case with Power Supply for $19.99 + $6 Ship

    Ordered one of these butt ugly cases yesterday and got free shipping too.
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    Anyone ever built their own case?

    Dont know about tutorials but I love what this guy has done. I wish there was a commercial case similar to this. http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/?p=971
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    Cheap Prescription Glasses Thread (as low as $19)

    WoW! Color me impressed with zenni optical. I ordered 2 pair of glasses , one pair single vision normal and one pair of single vision reading . Both pair are spot on for the precription and are quality eyeglasses. Highly recommend them.
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    Good CMS software

    Joomla Easy to use and there are some nice premade WoW templates available
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    Does this case exist?

    I dont really want it to look like a mac. I want it to be an easy to move , use little desktop space, DESKTOP (not laptop) PC that i have the flexibility to build with components i choose.
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    Does this case exist?

    Im curious if there is a pc case that is inspired by an imac that i can mount a lcd on? I would like a case that 1. sits sideways on the desktop 2. has a mount on it for a 20" widescreen lcd 3. has room under it (on legs) so that the keyboard can be pushed back under it. 4...
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    GIGABYTE GA-P35-S3L

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?item=N82E16813128057 Has anyone had any experience yet with this board yet? The price sure looks tempting.
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    C2D, P965, Linux & Gaming (WoW BC)

    Does no one have any experience with linux and p965 chipsets?
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    C2D, P965, Linux & Gaming (WoW BC)

    Ok Im considering trying to build a P965 based c2d. But instead of Microsoft I would like to try to run linux. (probably Ubuntu) I dont want to dual boot because then it would defeat the purpose of moving away from my dependence on MS based software. My only downfall is my addiction to...
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    Guitar, amp, case, cable, tremolo, picks, video $54.94 shipped - Music123

    Ive ordered many times from Music 123 and have had nothing but good experience with them. Ive even had no problems returning items. So even though the guitar is an inexpensive one I feel you can order with confidence. This is a good STARTERS guitar setup , not one for an experienced player.
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    How Do You Build a DVR?

    I thought that Fedora was remarkably easy to install. The only part I struggled with was trying to setup my Zap2it account for the tv listings. And that was I didnt know where to look for the account certificate code. http://mythtv.org/docs/mythtv-HOWTO-5.html#ss5.3
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    How Do You Build a DVR?

    I built a simple mythtv dvr out of a simple Asrock mb and 2500 barton with 512 mb ram a Hauppage pvr 150 card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815116620. Installed Fedora Core 6 and followed these instructions http://wilsonet.com/mythtv/fcmyth.php#sw It is nothing...
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    2GB (2 x 1GB) PQI DDR2 667 (PC5400) mem model pqi25400-2gdb

    Im looking to replace my current motherboard / cpu but want to re use my current memory I have 2 gigs ( 2GB (2 x 1GB) PQI DDR2 667 (PC5400) mem model pqi25400-2gdb ) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820141211 Can anyone recommend a P965 / 650 / 680 / 975 / motherboard...
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    Current setup - what can I keep?

    May have found the board I want. http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-AB9QUAD I've always been fond of Abit. I have great memorys of there boards from days long past Im currently running an Abit board that got terrible reviews but has been stable , reliable and fast running my 805d...
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    Current setup - what can I keep?

    I am overclocking the 805 it is a 2.66GHz running at 3.32 Ive had it running even higher and stable but I like the cpu temperatures better at 3.32. Unfortunately there are no Frys where I live, so I usually order from Newegg, ZipZoomFly, SVC, and have even had very good service from...
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    Current setup - what can I keep?

    I want to upgrade my system to a C2D (e6300 or 4300) Im hoping to do a mild overclock also considering getting an 1950Pro video card. Here is my current setup. What can I keep using? Im hoping that I can keep my memory and find a board that can use it. Ive heard rumors that the C2D...
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    What can I expect??

    Thats not a problem as I intend to use this at my office. ( Nice A/C controlled space )
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    What can I expect??

    Looking to try out an Intel 805d overclocking build but like most I dont have a lot of cash laying around to do this with. What kind of oc performance (if any) can I expect? Im going to reuse some other parts I currently have. LianLi case, harddrives, lightspeed dvd-r, Looking to...
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    Chaintech VNF4 - performance / power supply

    Bringing it back up for another look
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    Chaintech VNF4 - performance / power supply

    What power supply are you using with this board? Are you using a 20 pin w/o an adapter? a 20 pin w/ adapter?, or a 24 pin .
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    Community TSC stats 12/07/2004

    Thanks for the stats