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    Memory Rank 4DRx4

    In DDR4 server memory I have started seeing both 4Rx4 and 4DRx4 rank descriptions. Does anyone know what the "D" stand for? Thanks
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    Which GPU?

    I am looking at a gaming system using a 5820k. No 4k. Using a Dell U2410 as a monitor. Originally was going to go with a 980ti but with the next generation GPU coming out later this year now having second thoughts. I there a middle of the road GPU that can still play games on max settings...
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    Ga-x99-ud3p

    Looking at pairing this with a 5820k. $130 after rebate with the bundle at microcenter. Anyone using this combo? I will probably never SLI and if I do it would be two at the most so think this board will be good for my needs?
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    One card or two?

    Been out of the upgrading game for awhile. My plan is to go X99 with a 5930k if they ever come back down to $400. What will give me the best gaming performance, one 980ti or two other cards. For instance two R390x looks to run $100-$150 more than a single 980ti. Is the extra $ worth it? Thanks...
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    It is time to put her down after 7 years

    The time has come to put her down. Want to build a gaming system that will last me awhile again. budget ~$2k buying in USA not a fanboy. Only plan on reusing my rocketfish tower case and blu-ray drive. Not planning on overclocking. Will need new windows. Build in January. Not sure...
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    Super Cantenna

    Anyone heard anything about these? I need to get wireless at work across the parking lot to another warehouse. Purchased a WAP54G to put in the other warehouse to try and connect to a WRT54GS on this end. Signal just too weak to get to work. If I got two of these antennas I could point them at...
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    Need more Cowbell

    http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/msg/1584131564.html LOL!
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    laptop hard drive dead

    Helping out someone who got the BSOD on their laptop and now won't boot. Can't get into the bios or anything. Hp logo and the different F key options come up but all just go to a blank screen after pressed. Took the drive out of its carrier and then removed the adapter the plugs the drive into...
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    taking the I7 plunge

    Budget is $1300-1400 Mainly for gaming and some media encoding. Want to buy all from one source so looking at newegg. Realize I could have saved money not going I7 for probably comparable performance but committed to going I7 to help futureproof(like that is possible :)). Probably won't build...
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    AM5641-B5540A $399 after $130 rebate office depot

    Acer® Aspire AM5641-B5540A Desktop ? Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor E2200¹ ? Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium ? 3GB memory, 320GB hard drive² ? NVIDIA® GeForce® 7100 graphics ? DVD Burner ? Acer® 19? Widescreen LCD Display Available only in stores if...
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    cpu/video choice

    Hoping to finally complete a build this month. Have the rocketfish case and a 750W coolermaster. I don't have a set budget. More trying to find best bang for the buck. Only video/cpu intensive use will be gaming. To give you an idea how long I use a PC my present one I built back in 2001...
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    Aspire 5315-2639 $379.99 Good deal?

    http://www.microcenter.com/sin...tml?product_id=0291482 Is this a good deal? * Intel® Celeron® Dual-Core Processor T1400 * 1GB DDR2-533 RAM * 120GB 5,400RPM Hard Drive * SuperMulti Double Layer 8x DVD±RW Drive * Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 *...
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    backup software for windows server 2003

    Bought an HP media vault to use for backups here at work. The backup software that came with it is not supported on this OS. I can get it to work but they say the way to test it is to restore it which I am not going to take the chance it will screw something up on the servers. We were using...
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    Help with building new system

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. a. Gaming and surfing mostly. 2. Price range Do not have a set budget. Want to keep price down but need system to last for a few years. Would like to be able to play most of the new games. I guess looking for the best price/performance ratio 3...
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    Business Class External Hard Drive

    Our tape backup here at work is exceeding it's capacity to do a unattended backup. We use the veritas backup exec and was looking at replacing it with an external hard drive instead. Quality is more important the getting the best price. I was looking to get at least 500GB. Any recommendations...
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    DIR-655 issues

    My old dlink kept dropping the connection so figured I would get this one base one most of the reviews I read. My wired connection was fine right off the bat but could not get my wife's Dell laptop to connect with wireless. Turned off all the security and everything else I could think of or read...
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    DDR2-400

    I was trying to test some memory in a dell E520. It has a 800Mhz FSB so is that why it won't boot with with 400Mhz memory? Thanks, G
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    acer power jack problems

    I am trying to take the back cover off of a Acer Aspire 3000 and can't get it. Want to resolder the connection for the jack. Tried to google for a service manual and also posted on notebookforums.com but no luck. Anyone here have advice or know where I may be able to find a service manual that...
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    desktop background

    some program highjacked the backround on the desktop and shows the spyware found type message. I went into display properties and tried to change it but no luck. Did find and eliminate some spyware but still displays. Any other suggestions? Thanks Greg
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    BFG GeForce 6600 GT OC 128MB $229(+tax)- $30 MIR BB Good Deal???

    Thinking about upgrading to A64 socket 939. How good is this card and deal? Mr V
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    9200se

    I presently have a gforce3 ti 200. I've seen the 9200se for $40 after rebate. Would it be worth it to replace my old geforce?
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    Barton 2500 cpu

    I have a dead biostar motherboard I purchased from newegg. I tried my CPU from an older system and no go after taking out everything else from the MB. My question is can I try to put the barton in my old MB that is only a 266Mhz bus. The barton is a 333Mhz. I would like to check it before I RMA...