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    Odd PC behavior (Solved)

    Issue summary: PC won't power on at all. No OS, no beeps, no fans, nothing. The physical power button on the motherboard itself is flashing/flickering at a high rate (like on/off 5-10 times a second) orange. Normally it is solid orange when the computer is off and I believe solid green when...
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    24 inch gaming monitor

    I'm looking for a 24 inch gaming monitor for my brother in law who is 15. I've only ever purchased high end IPS panels so I can't really help him. What can you get for $100? $150? $200? He needs 1920-1xx0 resolution.
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    $800 build

    http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3tHcN I'm building this for my wife's brother who is 15 and will be gaming on it. Does it look decent? I'd like particular feedback on the RAM and motherboard. He'll be gaming at 1920 x 1080 max. USA with a budget under $800 (His budget is $750 but I'm helping him...
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    Will this video card fit?

    I'm working on this build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3tDDm The PNY GTX 770 is supposed to be 266mm long while that case only supports 230mm without the hard drive bay. Their site says "VGA Clearance Maximum 230mm w/ hard drive, 330mm w/o hard drive."...
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    budget gaming PC build

    I'm building a computer for a relative and I've never followed the lower end gaming space before. His budget is $750 and we're in the USA. What do you guys think of this Tom's Hardware budget build: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-your-own-budget-gaming-pc,3780.html We don't need a...
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    need a project idea

    I'm a computer engineering student and I'm in a class that is similar to a senior design class where you come up with a design project, execute it, and do a little write up on it. Unfortunately I have no ideas what so ever. I have a full semester to do the project. The university provides for...
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    50mm nikon lenses

    I know nothing about cameras but my gf wants a 50mm lens for her Nikon 3100. Can someone explain the difference between the following 4 lenses? Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens Nikon 50mm f/1.4G SIC SW Prime Nikkor Lens Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR Lens Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens
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    media transfer from copmuter to computer

    I just got a new hard drive which I'll be using for personal photos and I'd like to migrate all my old photos from my old computer to my new hard drive which will be in my new computer. Is there a painless way to do this?
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    samsung galaxy s3 case

    I am looking for a low profile, white skin for my s3. I already dropped it and destroyed it 2 weeks after owning it so I want it to be protected this time. does anyone have good recommendations? my parents have the white silicone skin from Verizon but it has already turned yellowish and is...
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    recommendation for picture HDD

    I'm looking for a large capacity HDD to backup photos to. 1TB or more and decent performance/reliability. I was going to grab a WD caviar black but the complaints about sound are driving me away. Is there anything of similar quality but without the noise? ty
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    stuck on post/splash screen

    I just built a new computer a few weeks ago and now it is getting stuck on the motherboard splash screen every other boot. I have to hard shut down then turn it back on and it boots instantly. What would cause this? gigabyte z77x-ud3h, i7 3770k, 2x 670 GTXs, samsung 830 series 256 SSD
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    fan controller

    I'm looking for a fan controller. I already have one controlling 3 fans that came with my case (corsair 600t) but I installed 4 more and don't have the capability to control them all. I'm looking for a controller that has a single knob instead of one for each fan. Also, I'd like it to power...
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    how do I OC ram?

    So I have that samsung ram everyone talks about (low profile 13cas). I have no idea how to OC it though. Can anyone point me to some advice?
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    case fan advice

    I'm looking for four white led, very quiet, high quality fans. Does anyone have any suggestions? I've read that fluid dynamic bearing systems are the quietest but I'm a little hesitant to spend $80 on fans: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835220044
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    intel vga driver?

    do I need to install the intel vga driver if I have standalone graphics with their own drivers installed?
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    i7-3770k OC

    I am running an i7-3770k with a COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO. This is my first OC so I was wondering what a good starting point is. Obviously I'll run it through prime95 for a day for stability but I want a good starting point since I don't know what to realistically expect. (both multiplier...
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    high capacity HDD

    I've never bought anything other than raptors and SSDs so I know nothing about large 1TB+ drives. Is there really any difference other than size and brand? I mean, assuming they're all the same rpm. I'm looking for a large companion drive to go along with my samsung 830 256GB SSD to hold...
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    thermal paste suggestion

    anyone know of some good stuff I should be using? I have some antec formula 6 I won at a LAN but apparently it's pretty awful to work with.
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    Samsung ram or ripjaws

    I know a lot of you like the Samsungs but at out of the box speeds, which is faster? Is the Samsung set prefered just because of the overclock? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231314 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820147096
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    cleaning a monitor

    I've found conflicting answers and I don't want to ruin my beautiful IPS so here is my question: Can I use a clorox wipe to clean my monitor's screen? if not, what can I use that is cheap and works? thanks
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    GTX 660? big/little gpu?

    I'm building a new system and I keep hearing things about nvidia apparently holding back on performance to keep costs down since AMD isn't competing at the higher end. I have 2 questions: 1) is this true? do I have the story right? 2) is there a 680 beater coming out soon (other than the 690...
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    crucial m4 vs samsung 830

    Will I see a noticeable difference in boot/loading times between these 2 SSDs? They are only $70 apart but on paper the Samsung SSD looks much better.
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    comparing GTX 670s (PNY v Gigabyte)

    I'm building a GTX 670 SLI system but right when I was about to buy this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125423 This price dropped to $370 so it will save me $60: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...G&A=details&Q= I've read great things about the Gigabyte...
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    difference between these SSDs?

    Can someone explain the difference between these 3 SSDs? they all have slightly different model numbers...
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    PSU suggestions

    I'm looking for a higher end, modular, SLI ready PSU with a great quiet fan. I'll be running 2x GTX 670s in SLI and a i7 3770k which I plan to OC. other than that just 2 HDDs and 2 SSDs, a plethora of USB powered devices, and 16 GB of ram with a slight OC.
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    judge my new system

    Does anyone have any opinions on this new system I'm putting together. I can spend more if needed, budget isn't really an issue. Case: Corsair 600t http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811139005 CPU: Intel 3770k Motherboard:ASRock Z77 Extreme4...
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    help picking my case

    So I had my heart set on the white Corsair 600t but after reading reviews I think I've decided to look around. The corsair 600t has pass through usb 3 and awful fan controls that break either immediately or after a few months. My budget is flexible but I'd like a mid tower or larger, tooless...
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    choosing ram

    I'm looking to build a high end gaming computer but I have trouble understanding the differences between RAM. Can anyone briefly describe what differentiates different sticks other than size and brand obviously. I'm talking about speed, timing, latency, and voltage. Thanks
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    current motherboard offerings

    I've never payed much attention to motherboards but I'd like to learn about the latest offering for my next build. Can someone explain to me what the difference between all the product names like Z77? Also, what makes one motherboard cost $100 and another cost $250? I plan on running two...
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    new gaming pc, budget ~$2,500

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. gaming 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread at most $2500 3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from. USA 4. IF YOU have a...
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    min specs for adobe lightroom 4

    So my gf wants an ultrabook but is concerned about whether SNB i5 is good enough to run lightroom 4 without any stutter. I know nothing about video editing or mid-range cpus so I can't really help. Does anyone know what will run it well without hiccups? I checked the requirements on the...
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    random shut downs

    I'm getting completely random shut downs all of a sudden. it is happening randomly even at desktop. my screen goes dead then even though my computer continues to run and the lights on my mouse and keyboard remain on. this lasts for about 6 seconds then the computer shuts down. when I restart...
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    travel laptop advice

    I'm going to be backpacking through Europe for about a month and a half and I'd to take a small laptop with me to stay somewhat connected. I was thinking about an ultrabook but I would like it to be able to handle basic gaming like dota 2 and diablo 3 (for after I get back of course). I'm...
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    motherboard/chipset drivers

    I just did a clean install with the build in my signature (rampage formula). what drivers do I need for the mobo? I checked the website but I'm not sure which I actually need and which is bloatware http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=Rampage+Formula&p=1&s=22
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    New SSD setup

    I just got my first SSD and I have a few concerns. I'd like to use my 160 Intel 320 series SSD as my main drive for programs and OS and my 2 traditional WD Velociraptors as bulk storage. I read that it is important to set the SATA controller in BIOS to AHCI mode instead of the IDE mode...
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    can't install new CCC

    I have 2 4870x2s (yes 4 gpus). I'm updating from 11.9 to 11.11. When I run the install it does the typical blinky stuff but when it got to installing the control center itself, I got a BSOD (it was actually a page fault of some sort) in the middle of the install. When I reboot CCC won't...
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    crashing during high intensity graphics

    my computer is crashing during graphically intense games. It happens in all games Crysis 2, BF 3 beta, and any other high end graphics games. are the GPUs overheating? bad memory? cpu overheating? any tips/advice ultra graphics on all games: ASUS Rampage Formula Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550...
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    fixed, nvm

    So I have two 4870x2s and I updated to the latest CCC drivers. I lost the ability to enable crossfire. I figured I'd try flashing bios to see if that would help. I used the Asus EZ flash 2 util from my current bios. everything appeared to go well. I rebooted and went through POST but after...
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    How many Amps am I drawing?

    I am going to a LAN and I am deciding between a high power seat (3.6A) and normal seat (3A) I have no idea what my computer draws. Anyone have any advice? specs below: ASUS Rampage Formula Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Corsair 1000 watt PSU 4x2gb Corsair DDR2 1066 Ram 2xRadeon 4870x2 Crossfire...
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    do I need new ram? (mega gaming machine)

    I can get an i7-990X cpu + DX58OG motherboard for $535. I heard something about high end sandy bridges needing DDR3 or something. Is that true? My current specs are in my signature, would you buy at this price?