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    Threadripper Build

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. I tend to multi-task a lot - mostly workstation type activities, with a bazillion chrome tabs open, discord. I run 3 screens, if I game, it's usually on the central monitor which is a 3440x1440, using RTS...
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    Case for threadripper

    Anyone wanna discuss pros/cons of these cases (or make your own suggestion)? I'm buying for a new ThreadRipper build, which will accordingly feature water cooling. I've built many computers in the past, but never a water cooling setup. I'm considering: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Tempered Glass...
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    How do I wire this? / Will this work?

    Here is my setup: Family Room: Xbox / Apple TV / Dish Hopper DVD / Bluray Player / Macbook, all connected to my TV with HDMI cords through a Denon AVR 891. Living Room: Desktop with Monitor connected via DVI. Kitchen: 23" 1080p LCD (on a common wall, located on other side of living...
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    Using Server 2012 as a desktop/workstation OS.

    Has anyone tried using Server 2012 as a desktop/workstation? I wasn't able to find much about it on google. I'm interested in using Server 2012 for it's hyper-V features as well as storage spaces. I'd like to also use that computer for workstation activities (programming, etc) and some...
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    Upgrade Advice

    Hi - I used to be an avid system builder (new parts ever 6 months or so), but due to my work, I've since fallen pretty far behind. I'm looking for suggestions regarding my upgrade options. Here is my current system: Mobo: Gigabyte GA-MA790FXT-UD5P (...
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    eRepublik

    Does anyone play eRepublik? It's a globally played textbased MMO / virtual simulation of life. Within the game, you can chose many career aspects, whether they be through politics, finance, or the military, the choices are endless. You can read about it here on Wikipedia -...
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    AM3/DDR3 Phenom Build

    I'm looking to build a new gaming desktop, for such games as Empire: Total War, Civ 4, Supreme Commander. I also will run VMWare for my work. It's also gonna play movies for me. I'm looking to spend less than $1000 today. I'll be purchasing from local stores in SoCal (ie Frys or...
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    Home Office Network Design Thoughs

    I'm working on restructuring my network. I have the following devices: Laptop - Vista Business Desktop - Vista Ultimate 64 Backup Machine - Windows Home Server Development Machine - Server2k3, running VMWare OS's (which happen to also be 2k3) Media PC - Vista Home Premium PDA - Palm...
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    Windows Home Server / Direct3d

    Hi - I'm running Windows Home Server (latest version) and I'm having trouble getting a game to work. The software worked fine on windows server 2003, so I believe it's a configuration issue. I updated the graphics card drivers as well as set hardware acceleration to full. In DXDiag...
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    Build Advice (Work)

    So, I'm looking to build a work computer/server. I do web development and my client's setup consists of a variety of virtual servers (VMWare). Currently, when I do development, I run the VMWare software on my personal desktop, which works great except: a) I can't do anything else on my...
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    Looking to upgrade a Laptop

    I'm looking to upgrade my Precision M65. I'd like a faster cpu and a faster video card, but I don't want to void my warrantee. I've heard that the mobile Core Duo can be replaced with a mobile Core 2 Duo. Likewise, I know of people who have upgraded video cards. Can either of these be...
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    What Wireless Router should I get?

    I've been using a borrowed WRT54G (with DD-WRT firmware) and it's been working great. However, it has to go back to it's owner and thus I'm in the market for a new wireless router. All my wired computers have gigabit ethernet jacks, so I was thinking of upgrading to a router that supported...
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    Looking For Video Card Suggestions

    I currently have two eVGA 7900GT cards and an SLI motherboard. They had been running fine for quite a while, but recently have started crashing. I've determined that both cards run ok individually, but artifact after a few hours of gaming. When put together in SLI, they just lock up...
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    DScaler wont work with 7900GT

    I'm using a Hauppauge PVR-150 and DScaler to watch my TV. It worked great until I upgraded my 7800GTX to a 7900GT. Now I get the following error: "Your video card doesn't appear to support overlays, which DScaler requires." Then the DScaler shuts down. I've tried the latest drivers...
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    What is the quietest cooler for a 7900GT

    I have an eVGA 7900GT, and I'm looking for the quietest cooler to put on it. Any advice?
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    Is this possible (SLI)?

    I know it wouldn't be enabled by default or anything, but do you think it would be possible? As far as I know, the 7800GTX and the 7900GT have the same number of pipelines and what not, just slightly different clock speeds.
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    Has anyone used this fan?

    I'm wondering if anyone has used this - I'm looking for quiet + blue LEDs. Link
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    What is the quietest 7800 GTX?

    Any opinions?
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    Video Card model comparison

    I'm trying to organize the follow setups in terms of performance, how far off am I? Name - Pipelines - (Core/Mem) 6800XT - 8 - (325/600) 6600GT - 8 - (500/1000) 6800 - 12 - (325/600) - Chance of unlocking to 16 pipes 6800GS - 12 - (425/1000) 6800GT - 16 - (350/1000) SLI -...
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    Need video card upgrade advice

    I'm currently running a BFG 6600GT OC on a Asus SLI-Premium with a 2.7ghz venice. I use a Dell 2405FPW, so I run all my games at 1920x1200 I'd like to upgrade my graphics card within the next month or so, for under 400 bucks should I: a) Buy another 6600GT for ~150 b) Sell/Give my...
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    HDTV Wonder Question

    I bought an HDTV Wonder 6 months ago. It worked great until I reformated my computer. My driver CD was destroyed when I moved from Cali->Michigan, so I downloaded the software from ATI when I reinstalled. Unfortunantly, the new software needs the original CD to verify some DTV codecs or...
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    Is it stupid to overclock AND run cool-n-quiet

    I had been running my Venice at 2.7 ghz, but my computer sits idle most of the time. Currently I just have it back to stock and undervolted. Does anyone run Cool-n-quiet while overclocking?
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    Hot Deal...

    http://www.maincomp.com/shop/product.jsp?id=1039&pw= Stock Status: Usually ships within 1 to 2 days List Price: $199.0 Your Price: $296.0 You Save: $-97.0 Hot for them, I guess.
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    ASUS A8N-SLI Premium Boot issues

    I'm running an ASUS A8N-SLI Premium with a 3000+ Venice. The problem is pretty simple - it hangs at the full screen logo for about 2 minutes (or takes about 2 minutes to enter BIOS setup, if I hit delete) Right now, I've got 3 hard drives and 2 PCI cards, but I've tried it with only one...
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    Looking for Hard Drive / partition advice

    I'm running on an ASUS A8N-SLI Premium, which has 4 SATA-II ports (that can run Raid 0) Currently I have a 73gig raptor as well as an 8 meg cache 200 gig SATA drive (which I assume is sata-I), as well as a 120 gig IDE drive. Right now, windows is installed on the IDE. What should I...