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    Upgrade options with an Acer XG270HU 27.

    Hello, I currently have an Acer 27inc (freesync) 1440 monitor, and Radeon R2 290x video card. I am having a hard time pushing FPS up above 60 in most games like BF1, Overwatch, Witcher3, ect. So a couple of questions. Is it worth upgrading to a newer video card to push the limits of my 144...
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    Smallest Case for Standard Size Parts.

    Hello, I need some help on picking out a new case to refresh my current setup. What I want to do is get down to as small as possible with the parts I have so I can eventually move over to the TV. My setup is below. I originally built it to over clock hence I bought a large case with a bunch...
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    Best Bang for the Buck Monitor for my Card

    Hello, Looking to replace my 27inch Samsung with something more up to date. I am currently running an AMD ATI 290x 4gb. Been looking at the 1440 and the free sync monitors but, having issues picking the right one based on reviews. I have also been debating on going to 32inch. I...
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    Best Android Tablet at $200 range.

    I am looking for the best performing tablet at the $200 dollar range. I will be using it for Plex, gaming, apps, RDP (of some sort), reading. From what I can tell it seems to sit between... Shield Tablet K1 Asus Zen Pad Samsung - Galaxy Tab E Am on the right track?
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    Direct TV or Dish Deals?

    Hello, I am dropping Charter TV to help save money (currently paying $100/month for it). Dish and Direct TV both have $19.99/month deals. I don't watch much TV, but the rest of the family has a few channels they like to watch and keep. I was hoping to get one or the other with lowest...
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    Best Desktop Speakers

    I'm currently shopping for some nice desktop speakers. I have a fairly large desk with some really old Gateway Speakers. I game on this computer, and already own a nice pair of wireless 7.1 surround headphones. Occasionally though when I want to watch something or share with others I want to...
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    What is needed to move from desk to couch?

    Hi All and Happy New Year, I am interested in setting up my computer to my TV in a den. I have an older Samsung 55 inch DLP 1080p TV I would like to use. I will be moving my gaming PC next to the TV and plugging it in via HDMI. I just had some questions though. 1) What are people using...
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    XFX R9-290X and power questions?

    Hello, Background: Me and my son enjoy playing current PC games. Here is what we have been playing over the last year StarCraft 2, Far Cry3, Civ 5, Civ BE, BF4, Cod, GW2, TitanFall, Endless Legend, Minecraft, Terraria... some others. So a lot of FPS and RTS. My system is currently 3...
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    Best way to stream my own content via web.

    Hello, I need some help. I have just built a new file server and have converted all my DVD's and TV episodes over. What is the best and safest way to stream to my mobile devices when I'm not at home. I have an iPAD and Samsung Galaxy Note 2, and I would like to be able to get to my content...
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    Good Switch for Home Use

    Hello, I was hoping that I could get some recommendations on a good switch for the home. I currently have the house wired with CAT5 to the mech room. Right now I have 2 old Linksys 10/100 switches one is 8 ports the other is 4 ports. The router is a Cisco RV220W with 4 ports that are 1GB...
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    Wireless Keyboard for Gaming

    Hello, I was hoping someone could help me out. I'm finding that I am plugging my laptop more and more into my TV to play games, and I'm sick of sitting on the floor :). Unfortunately I have only ever owned wired keyboards for gaming for the obvious reasons (key lag, batteries, range, etc)...
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    Server Build Help

    Hello, I am looking to build a server for an at home lab/NAS/streaming system. What originally planned on doing was getting a small business class server from HP (HP ProLiant ML110 G7 E3-1220), but have been talked out of that since it seems I could get better hardware if I build my own, and...
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    HP Server

    Hello, I am looking for some advice on a HP server. I currently get a a nice discount (40%) where I work for HP equipment. I would like to purchase a good at home server for 3 purposes. 1) I need a virtual lab for testing ESX or Hyper-V, and would like something more than VMware...
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    Software to handle Windows Task Scheduler

    Hello, Would any of you know of an app that has a GUI for managing multiple Windows Servers task schedulers? Basically I schedule rolling reboots for around 25 servers and when my schedule doesn't coincide with some of the users I would like to be able to change a set of servers tasks...
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    Yet another Gaming build...

    Hello, I am hoping to have some time this Christmas to enjoy my hobby at the fullest (high\ultra settings in BF3, Skyrim, Diablo3, MW3, ME3 one deck to be played). I would like to enjoy them on Ultra if possible. I am looking to spend around $800 to $1000 on a gaming box. I would like the...
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    NAS or Server?

    Hello, I currently have a home network of 2 PC's, a work laptop, an ipad\ipod, a WD multimedia player, and a server. The server is a Windows Server 2003 box with a single core AMD 3000 chip. It has 5 hard drivers ranging from 200GB to 1.5TB. Tonight I noticed that the server isn't booting...
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    New multiplayer game to play.

    Hello, I need some advice. This weekend I am getting together with 3 other friends for a good ole fashion LAN party. We do have internet access and enjoy getting online together, or playing Co-Op. We usually stay current with most of the popular shooters first then work our way through RTS...
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    Upgrade help for a gamer.

    Hello All, I am looking to upgrade my current system, and I am confused on what is the best bang for the buck for my situation. I have around $500 to spend. Most of the parts in my current build I would like to carry over, but I need advice on newer ones. Current Parts: HD : Crucial...
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    Best Gaming 27" LCD on a Budget.

    Hello, I currently have a Samsung 22" and its starting to look washed out. I was considering upgrading to a larger monitor and giving my wife this one. I play a ton of games and have a large desk. I thought maybe I would skip 24" and go to 27". Most of the reviews for 27" are mixed, and I...
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    SSD choice for my MB

    Hello I am in the market for an SSD drive and I have it narrowed down to 2... I think Crucial RealSSD C300 CTFDDAC128MAG-1G1 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)...
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    Help with SSD Choice

    Hello, I am in the market for an SSD drive. I didn't want to spend too much over $200 bucks. I have done some research and see these drives are around the most popular for that price range. Corsair Force 60GB OCZ Agility 2 60GB Intel X25-M 80GB I am a gamer so I was hoping for more...
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    Gaming Mobo\CPU\RAM upgrade suggestions.

    Hello Guru's, I need your assistance. I am looking for the best Mobo\CPU\RAM configuration for gaming between $400 -$500 I can get. I would like to go Intel i5 or i7 if possible. I am partial to Asus motherboards, but will go with a better performer brand, and as much RAM as possible...
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    ATI 4850 Temp Safe Zone

    I am running an ASUS ATI 4850 with the smart doctor to regulate fan speed. I am curious to know what is a safe zone for temps? Usually I am 50C idle and 75C under load. Is this acceptable? Thanks in advance for your help.
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    Q6600 temp check

    Hi Experts, I just built a new machine a few days ago... MB ASUS P5Q PRO 775 P45 RT CPU INTEL|C2Q Q6600 2.40G 775 CPU COOLER XIGMATEK|HDT-S1283 R CASE NZXT|CS-NT-TEM-B BK RT PSU CORSAIR|CMPSU-550VX 550W This would be my first time OCing so I have been reading the guides posted...
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    Mostly Gaming Rig

    Primary use of this computer will be for gaming, but this will also be a family computer so I maybe doing video and photo editing. My budget sits around $1000. The pricing below is all from newegg but I am open to any repurtable retailer. I would like to be able to overclock a bit, although I...
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    Help on P35 board choice for a gamer.

    Here is the build so far... PSU: Antec earthwatts EA500 ATX12V v2.0 500W Power Supply - Retail $78.99 CASE: Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $50.00 Mail-in Rebate $119.99 CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80562Q6600...
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    Advice on Build

    I do mostly gaming and its been a few years since my last upgrade. I am trying to stay a bit ahead of the curve with a p35 board and quad chip. I would like the option for raid later on, and I plan to OC the chip to 3ghz. I am new to OCing and would like the easiest path to travel. Any...
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    Old guy building NEW Gaming computer.

    First time poster... so hello! Forgive me for the winded post just a have a bunch of questions and not really sure where to look. Background Information: I am a married poor guy with one kid, and another one on the way. My hobby happens to be PC gaming, and I stay very current with...