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    GPU add in

    My son has a desktop with an i5-4590 and 8 gb of ddr3. I am looking for some recommendations for a dedicated gpu that will match up well without bottelnecking the system. He is mostly been into xbox1 but has been looking into pc gaming thru Steam. He computer is running Win10 newest build...
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    Update for playing Steam games

    Hey all. I have a basic i5-4590 box running Win 10 with 8gb of DDR3. My son has asked about getting a video card to install so he can start playing some games on it when he gets kicked off the xbox. I know that the coin "farming" has made things stupid all over again but would appreciate some...
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    GPU recommendation

    My son has decided he wants to start playing more games on his computer. He and I are undecided on a video card to install and right now it'd just using the intel 4600 built in. The computer is built using a stock i5-4590 cpu on a Gigabyte Z97-HD3 mb. It's got 8GB of ram on the board and has...
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    Computer issues

    I have a Gigabyte Z97-HD3 motherboard in my main desktop and this morning it wouldn't boot properly. The computer would start but there was no splash screen on the monitor and no power to the usb mouse. There was power to the fans so the power supply doesn't seem to the issue. I turned off...
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    Streaming from a pc to tv

    Happy Saturday! I have some online tv channels from around the world that I would like to watch on the tv from my computer. These channels are only available on the computer which is the issue with a solution from the team. BTW, I also have a Xbox 360 connected to the tv to play games if that...
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    Video card recommendations

    Hey folks, got a need for some help. I built a new desktop a few months back and didn't have the cash for the video card at the time. Now I do and need some advice. The computer is a i5-4590 riding on a Gigabyte Z97-HD3 with 8gb of ram and running win10 pro. The plan is to load on some games...
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    cell phones

    Hey all, I have a question. Since we all come to Anandtech to search for information on building our on computers, has anyone done the research or actually obtained the parts to build their own iphone or android cell phone? With all the broken and salvage phones around like on Swappa boneyard...
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    OTA antenna info

    Hi everyone. I am looking to cut the cable company out of my monthly bill cycle and have been looking at OTA antennas. I work with a guy that installed 2 Lava 2605 antennas in his daughters house and said that they are working very well picking up tv channels even though she lives out in the...
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    New build question

    Ok, putting together a new build for gaming and home computer use. Not really looking to overclock so I got a i-4590 for the cpu. Looking at several website (newegg, tiger, etc) as long as I stick to the -97 series mb's I shouldn't have any issues with working fine. Question is the quality mb...
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    Hope for this router?

    Hey folks. First time posting in the networking section. This past week my Netgear N600 gigabit router stopped passing the signal from the surfboard modem to the desktop. I was able to connect fine from the modem straight however. Picked up a new router and it works fine. But I was...
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    tiger direct combo

    heh all. just saw this combo deal on tiger and was wondering what the folks here would think about this for a gaming and general use pc. what would be the constraints and would it need upgrades? Item#: B69-1750 | Model#: BX80646I54670K Bundle
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    HP laptops

    Morning all! I have been looking at laptops for the real estate office I work at now for the agents. One we can get for a decent price is the HP 2000-2d68NR model. It has the i3 3110M 2.4 gh chip installed with 4GB or ram and 500 GB HHD. For $429 out the door is this a worthwhile buy or one...
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    Need a work laptop

    Hey all. The wife is taking a job as a Real Estate agent and it is common practice to provide your own laptop. So, there won't be much gaming going on but the need for the usual office software, access to the MLS systems with photos etc as well as email, internet etc. Lenovo seems to have...
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    New family computer review

    Hey folks. Would like your opinion on this build. Am looking to put together a cheap family computer than can be used for school work (kids in middle school), email, watching movies thru netflix or dvd, and playing some older games. The games would mostly be my son playing minecraft and the...
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    external storage

    Hello all. Looking to back up a large amount of family pics, home video, work docs etc. I have been going thru the past posts here and there seems to be a number of options that have been popular over the last couple years. I noticed that the walmart locally had a WD My Passport 1TB for 79$...
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    Wii internet connection

    For those that have already made their Wii connection to the intenet, did you use the Wii USB to RJ45 device from the NDS corp or another device? There seem to be several on the market. Also how have your experiences been with Netflix/ Hulu and doing email on the Wii with streaming? Thanks in...
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    Firefox help needed

    I saved my IE favorites from my work computer on a cd-r and want to transfer them to my new Win7 home computer in Firefox. I have hundreds of folders with hundreds of weblinks. Firefox wants me to individually transfer them and that will take forever. Any suggestions for an easier way to do...
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    Computer speakers

    Building a new rig and am looking for recommendations on a new set of 2.1 or 5.1 speakers for the setup. Will be doing some light gaming and mid to loud music playing. Appreciate the advice.
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    A/V Inputs

    Hey folks, I need to get a new a/v system for the workshop that allows me to use the Sandisk Fuze that I expect Santa to leave in my stocking this year. Thing is all of the boom boxes, etc, seem to be fixed for playing your IPod music with a direct plug but does the rest of the mp3/mp4 players...
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    Installing a Teac media card reader

    Anyone had experience installing an internal Teac CA-200 media card reader? I got one that has no cable and not sure what to buy to hook it up.
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    Media Player Classic

    My son's computer is having issues with MPC playing all his .avi files. He likes the MPC but was wondering if there are other .avi players that can play the files over the internet without being loaded on his computer or like MPC execute while sitting in a file folder on the desktop. Thanks...
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    Dell Optiplex GX 620 case

    Anybody had experience gutting one of these cases and using it for upgrades? I got one from a co-worker that has a P4 3.4 (I think) and was thinking of using it as a rebuild point for a inexpensive desktop. Would want to put in a AMD 630/ microATX board combo, HD 5670 or GT 240/250, upgrade...
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    Memory Question

    I have four, 1GB DDR2-667 240 pin Nanya sticks that I was thinking of using in a new computer build to replace the XP 2500+ Barton system being used now for internet, email and light gaming (Flight Sim 2004, Call of Duty and various kids games). Are these going to be ok or should I look...
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    WiFi capabilities

    I have been thinking about getting a wifi capable phone or cell phone that I can use when I travel (fly). I have read that the PSP 2000/3000 has wifi or Skype functionality but haven't heard anyone that uses it for that. Also, I've heard that the new NDSi also has that capability, again don't...
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    Video playback s/w

    Hey all. New to the forums and after looking around couldn't find my answer. Question is related to work computers. My boss sends me on travel around the world on business with a very heavy laptop. Only thing is he and the IT department will not fix MS Media player so I can play a movie...