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    Need Volume control, 3.5mm jack in, and a preamp. built into one

    Ok guys I have a friend that wants to add music to 3 different rooms. What hes looking to do Source---->AMP------>Seperate Volume Control + a 3.5 mm Jack (preamp for 3.5mm jack)----->Speakers This is so each room can have music in there but also give customers the choice to plug...
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    Accidently Spilled Water in Case

    Well I took the computer apart to clean all my fans and my radiator. While doing this I accidently spilt some liquid cooling water into the computer. I didnt have any power going to the system. Which I know is a positive. But what are the chances I may have damaged the video card or...
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    Why I will never purchase another Onkyo again

    My receiver is acting up again. This is shortly after Onkyo "fixed it". 1. The audio is intermittently cutting out. 2. The Fan inside the receiver has never once turned on. (the unit gets hot enough to cook an egg or burn down my house) What I don't understand is after years of having the...
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    Swapping out motherboard How do you tell if ram will work.

    EDIT: Never Mind
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    Pump died on liquid cooling system. Need help replacing the pump

    Ok I have http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20926/ex-wat-266/XSPC_Raystorm_750_EX280_Extreme_Universal_CPU_Water_Cooling_Kit_New_Rev_4_Pump_Included_w_Free_Dead-Water.html?id=3B8YP6Hj&mv_pc=149 system. The pump died in this system yesterday and I need to replace it. I want to get a higher...
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    Liquid cooling pump started to make noise

    when I woke up this morning my Liquid cooling pump was making a strange noise. I need to know if I should be concerned. Its kind of strange it makes noise for about 1 sec then stops for 1 sec then starts again. over and over again. It kind of sounds like a low level...
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    Need help finding a Liquid Cooler that will work with my Graphics Card

    Ok I have a EVGA 780 GTX ACX cooler http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130943 This one exactly How do I know which Liquid Cooling bracket to buy. I already have the system setup just need help figuring out which one to get. Please and Thank You
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    Only ableto take low quality Screenshots

    Ok I have tried at 120hz and 60hz and higher and lower then 60fps I have everything maxed out on Final Fantasy 14 but yet when I take a screenshot with both Fraps or Using the PrtScr button both keep coming out like crap. I am saving them as PNG so the quality sure be lossless but there is a...
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    Can a 500watt thermaltake powersupply run a gtx 470

    Ok my friend has a computer that has a Thermaltake TR2 W0379RU 500W ATX 12V v2.2 Power Supply would that be enough to run a gtx 470. See I checked the minium specs for a gtx 470 and it said 550 watts. But could he get away with using a good 500watt supply.
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    Need help getting sound through all my speakers

    Ok guys Ive got a weird one here. I have the Logitech z506 speaker set for my computer. I have 3 cords running from my Sub woofer to my computer. They are all color coded for easy plug in. They are all plugged into the correct colors on each device. (pc and woofer) Now if I go to...
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    Having issues with my optoma hd33 projector

    If someone knows whats going on I would really apprciate it. My issues are 1. Picture on the screen seems to be glaring at anything bright. (on all video settings) 2. I ocationally get a distorted picture Even the (hdmi input sign gets distored) 3. Sometimes the hdmi just doesnt work. I...
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    I just got a huge laugh at this Dayz video

    Ok if you like survival games at all check out this dayz video. I was dieing when I heard it. "Its all in a days work for a firefighter" http://www.dorkly.com/embed/58688/dayzs-hero-firefighter-saves-the-day
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    Will the steam os give better gaming performance then Windows

    See windows uses up a ton of resources right off the bat. I am under the impression that linux/steam os will only use a little. Since it uses such a small amount does that mean more will be available for better gaming performance?
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    What happened to all the updates for windows 8.1

    Ok I have checked many times for updates to windows 8.1. The most recent one I got was back in December 10 2013. So why no updates. I figured there would at least be some secuirty stuff to download but nothing has appeared. Whats the deal does anyone know?
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    What software do I use to fix registry errors.

    Ok I need to accomplish some stuff. I ran avg pc analyer and it said I have lots off issues. I dont know how true that is but if there are some I would really like to get them fixed. It said 3 things. 1. Need to fix registry errors 2. Need to delete temp files 3. I have broken...
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    Are these temps acceptable for a liquid cooled 4771k

    Ok I took my pc apart to fix the Mpcie (wifi/bluetooth and ssd adapter) I had it setup for about 3 weeks and temps were about at 25/26c but now they are at 29/35c at idle temps. I ran Prime95 for about 2 hours. It hit a max temp of 63c. Is this a concern Should I redo my thermal paste and...
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    Would pairing a Gtx 780 with a gtx 480 be beneficial

    See I recently purchased a gtx 780 and its a great card. I gave my gtx 680 to my daughter and took back my 480 from her. (shes 9 now btw). Now can I run and get better physx or MultiMonitor supports with the 780 + 480
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    Please Need Help Right Away. What RG cable does Dishnetwork use to install satellites

    Ok my father is flipping mad since I tried to fix the satellite but something went wrong and now hes flipping out. We have 2 multiswitches hooked up to 3 boxes (dual tuners Each uses 2 coax cords x 3 boxes thats = 6 coaxes outputs needed) The picture below will give you an idea of what we are...
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    Kind of concerned about my new system. Ram speed is very low

    Ok I just upgraded my system got everything hooked up. I a. Downloaded and successfully installed new bios b. downloaded all windows up (including windows 8.1) What I purchased for this system 1. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813132038 (ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA) 2...
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    Origin and Steam keep getting hacked. Please help

    Ok I just purchased parts for 2 new computers I formatted all hard drives and did fresh install of windows 8 for both All I installed was windows updates, cpuz, coretemp, gpuz and drivers from the manufactuers websites. I logged onto origin have it sitting there and bam it said someone...
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    Need a water cooling solution for my new baby!!!

    Ok I have purchased the premade water coolers in the past and this time I want to go really high tech. I want to build my own. (will with parts that I purchase.) The equipment that will be going inside are The case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147158 The CPU: Intel...
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    What do you guys think of this for a gaming setup

    Ok this computer will be used for primarily 2 things. a. Gaming b. Posting annoying questions on anandtech Ram: G.SKILL Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Desktop Memory Model F3-2400C10D-16GTX http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231589...
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    What is up with evga z87 motherboards

    Newegg doesnt have them in stock and neither does there website. Was there a fatal flaw in them or something? http://www.evga.com/Products/ProductList.aspx?type=1&family=Motherboard+Family&chipset=Intel+Z87 to there website. So whats the deal. I am upgrading my computer soon and I...
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    Computer Keeps crashing Need help finding out why

    I have been trying to find a log to find out why the computer keeps crashing. And I have yet to find a reason why. I have run spyware and antivirus software and havent found anything bad. So what is my next step. It typically crashes when my daughter is playing a game. But it has...
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    ps3 constatntly get disconnected from psn

    Ok This problem has been going on for about 30 days now. I have searched everything I possibly could online to get this working. I have a. Ubee DDW3610 cable modem/router b. Cat 6 cord 50 feet (I know the recommended is 25ft but it worked for years at this length and I never had an issue)...
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    GTA 5 Help.

    I got GTA 5 yesterday and I cant figure out the online gameplay. Now I thought It wasnt up till october but I have read articles about 1. Someone giving there friend a Nice car (then do to a bug the car was lost in the garage) 2. Stock exchange and needing to be connected online. So how...
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    Need help finding building codes (spec rewiring a house).

    Ok I plan on at least doing part if not all of my parents house. I plan on getting an electrician to install a new circuit box and ground (which we dont currently have) What I need is a look at some codes and regulations to make sure its all up to code while we do it. Does anyone know...
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    Need help with extending wireless networking. I have tried before and failed.

    Ok I have a cablemodem/wireless router combo from time warner cable. So I cant get a good wireless signal upstairs or in the backyard. I tried a network range extender but that did nothing for me. It constantly needs to be reset. No I am looking for a solution like Running an Ethernet cable...
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    If you like the fallout series check out these fan films

    Hey I just watched the web series nuka break and I have to say I was pretty well impressed with what they accomplished with a small budget. I missed the kickstarter which I would have totally backed if I would have even known that they exsisted lol. But season 2 is coming. If you have a free 40...
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    Need a video card for tri 3d monitor setup

    Ok Guys I am selling my tri 3d monitor setup and trying to help the guy pick out a video card What do you suggest. We have been looking at the gtx 770 and the gtx 680.
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    Need help with the sims 3 (my daughers game) Lots of exp. kind of confused

    Ok My daughter has been playing the sims 3 for a long time. I decided to spoil her last night and I purchased a bunch of different expansions. 5 in total thats plus the 3 she already has. Now I have a bunch of questions I was hoping someone out there could help me with. 1. I have installed...
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    Need help finding who ownes a phone number

    Ok long story short. We picked up a stray cat that had a collar on it. We tried to call the number on the tag and its disconnected. This cat is extremely friendly so it had to belong to someone. No stray could ever be this social lol. So what can I do next. I have tried the following. 1...
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    Need help setting up an Optoma hd33 for gaming

    I have the Optoma hd33 for TV use and gaming. Now TV looks great but when It comes to gaming it sucks. The picture is just way to dark. I read online if you get a projector for gaming make sure you get one that says gaming on it. My does not. So I wanna try to fix this by changing setting but I...
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    Need help setting up a VPN

    Ok so my mother runs a medical group. She is spending 12 + hours working a day its getting kinda nuts. She has worked with the IT guy at the clinic and they have setup a VPN so she can connect to system called MEDENT at home. Ok so the IT guy setup the GP VPN (GP = General Practice) When I...
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    Should we be wasting limited resources on cosmetics instead of saving for future gen

    Ok we waste gold on so many things that are not needed. The most obvious is jewelery. Well since Gold is the best conductor of electricity shouldnt we be saving that Gold for are future electronics. Not wasting it on Wedding bands, toe rings, belie piercings and so on. I mean we even Berrie it...
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    Has anyone else ever played a game so much that they started to have dreams about it

    Ok lol this has only happened to me three times. I may just be crazy here but I have been playing a ton of State Of Decay and last night I had the craziest dreams ever about this game. This has only happened to me two other time and that was when I was really into skyrim and WoW. So I am just...
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    Looking to take programing classes online. Where can I go

    Ok I have looked at a few different places. I am looking to learn how to program. I am mostly looking into creating games for the pc. Does anyone know the best place to learn how to program. I would love to hear it. Thanks I was hoping to learn with the unreal engine or something similar
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    Being a Dishnetwork customer is like being in a never ending nightmare

    Ok I am copy my rant that I put in on dishnetwork forums because It took me so long to write. If you really like to hear about someone suffering under the thumb of a company do to poor hardware/contract signed then read this. Here you can find my post...
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    Is this build ok for gaming. (For my daughter)

    Ok my daughter is 8 and her q6600 is no longer cutting it for her. So for her birthday I was thinking about upgrading her computer to something with a bit more muscle. What do you guys think of this build. Asus z87-a http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131981 $149.99 Intel...
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    If 91% rubbing alchol is safe for electronics can I soak my motherboard in it overnig

    Ok so I am a heavy smoker and a residue appears on the motherboard. I have used rubbing alcohol to clean some electronic devices in the past. Would it be safe to soak the motherboard and video card and ram in rubbing alcohol to get rid of the slight residue that has built up on it. I am...