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    To Console Game on a PC Monitor vs. TV PS4/PS3??

    I have used a 24" PC monitor over the past few years for console gaming, since this is a shared monitor between my PC it worked out well, but since I share the desktop with the family, I'm thinking of getting a dedicated monitor or a TV next since I plan on getting a PS4 sometime this fall...
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    What happens with game history on PSN if you sell your console and buy a new one?

    I had a PS3 2 years go that I sold, are MP levels retained on the PSN or are they gone for good? I'm thinking of buying a cheap PS3 to entertain some old games I use to play.
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    LGA 1151 Mobo, Need Help In Making a Decision!

    I'm in the process of putting together a new PC and I'm beyond overwhelmed with the selection of LGA 1151 Mobos and I need some opinions to make a selection. What I plan to use it for: Typical Web Browsing, LibreOffice Applications, Streaming Movies and etc, Gaming, would like to be able to...
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    PS3 Price Drop Black Friday?

    Anyone have any info on Black Friday PS3 price drops? I do not picture buying the 12GB model unless it's really cheap and a HDD upgrade is warranted, so 250GB or 500GB.
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    Newegg changed hardware search function!

    Just piecing together a build and I noticed Newegg got rid of the ability to search by chipset, socket and several other features for motherboards and etc. Even the "Power Search" doesn't give you the option, to narrow down a search. They use to have it set-up otherwise, this is annoying...
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    Thoughts on my Wish List New Build?

    Need some feedback on my hardware picks, I am not going to be overclocking and yes I know the i5 is a K model, but for $20 difference I figured I might as well just get the K version. Mobo was originally a Z87 but I figured since I wasn't going to be overclocking, I did not need it but prices...
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    R9 280X vs HD 7970 for 1080P

    Which one for 1080P max? Say I would want to run Metro: Last Light, read some bench marks which favors the R9 280X. Do not know if I am overkill, here can I step down to the 7950 or 270X and still hit good FPS at high settings? Would be paired with a Haswell i5 4670, no OC and a 750W PSU...
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    Thoughts on Corsair RM Series?

    I am looking at a Corsair RM750 for a proposed new Haswell i5 initial single GPU with dual SLI/Xfire a possibility down the road. Upper level GPU, not sure yet which one. Any thoughts on this PSU, other recommendations? Last upper level PSU I bought was a PC Power & Cooling pre OCZ days...
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    Here's how much video game graphics have improved over 30 years

    Not sure if this is repost, but I found this interesting especially coming from my Intellivision and Commodore 64 gaming era. http://sploid.gizmodo.com/heres-how-much-video-game-graphics-have-improved-over-1459079161
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    Best $250 Max GPU for Gaming?

    Set a budget, $250 Max, something that can handle the latest and upcoming FPS games at the higher resolutions and settings AMD or Nvidia. Will be paired with i5 Haswell
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    3570K Best Bang For the Buck?

    I have been reading that the 3570K is a great buy and good all around CPU, I am not too up on the latest processors but have now started piecing together a possible build over the next few months. So what is the lifespan on 3570K which is around the $220 mark currently vs. going past the $300...
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    GIGABYTE GA-H61M-HD2 Micro ATX?

    I am piecing together a possible new build, might be doing it over a few months since I am on a tight budget, so I am looking at this Mobo. Never had a Micro ATX, but like smaller form factors on my desk. Thinking of pairing it with a 3570K...
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    GPU Upgrade Bottleneck? E6500 Intel

    I currently have a Intel E6500 paired with a Sapphire Radeon HD 4550 512MB Low-Profile GPU and was wondering if there was any benefit in upgrading the GPU to the Sapphire Radeon HD 7750 1GB Low-Profile. This GPU is around $100 new. Concerned there might be a bottleneck making the HD 7750...
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    Need a Low Profle/Low Power Video Card

    I need a PCI-E 2.0 X16 low profile/low power card for my Dell Optiplex 760 Small Form Factor. I have been researching several models that meet the requirements. The PSU is 235W, very small and propriety form factor, so no upgrading. Yes I could do something with an external Pico PSU to...
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    PCI-E 9300 GE or Quadro FX 380 LP?

    I'm looking for a low profile GPU. The pc is a Dell Optiplex 760 small form factor, Dell lists three 256MB cards two from ATI and one from Nvidia which is the 9300GE. The power supply is only 235W and there is no upgrades since it's a propitiatory form factor. No gaming, just the usual...
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    Any reason to keep Gears of War 1&2 any DLC coming?

    I played my fill of Gears 1 & 2 single player only and I'm thinking of trading them in but I'm wondering if there is any new single player DLC coming that should make me keep them?
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    PS3 Slim $249 in November?

    With the PS3 slim 250GB coming out in Nov. at $349, one would expect Sony to drop the price of the 120GB to $249. $50 difference between the two just doesn't seem to separate a potential buyer. I know storage is cheap nowadays, maybe the will discontinue the 120GB? Sony is noted for doing this.
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    Best Baseball Game For Xbox 360 what's the future?

    I read lot's of reviews, tried the demos for MLB 2K9 & The Bigs 2, found The Bigs 2 to have some good elements but too arcade for me. MLB 2K9 was okay, but lacking for sure I read the bugs were fixed with some patches, don't know if this applies to the 360 version? The reviews were mixed...
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    Forza 3 Steering Wheel?

    I'm looking to get the Xbox 360 wireless steering wheel set-up, does anyone have any leads on info if there is a newer version coming out to coincide the release of Forza 3? A bundle perhaps or ? Looks like the current model is good enough, but I'm just curious.
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    360 on a 17" LCD too small?

    I have a 17" Samsung, 1280 x 1024 max. resolution. I'm thinking of hooking up my 360 to it with the VGA adapter cable. Too small or what?
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    WiFi Adapter Options for the 360?

    Is the Microsoft $$ WiFi adapter the only option? Any other recommendations to get WiFi on my Xbox 360 Elite?
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    Are the new Xbox 360 Elites Jasper?

    I just got back from Best Buy, they have a ton of Elites with the new box art, but it's hard to tell looking through the cutout in the box since it appears the sticker is obscured more then before and I don't want to rip the box to see if it's 12,1 compared to the older units. Can anyone...
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    AMD Socket 939 Dilemma

    I'm thinking of doing a cheap processor switch, removing my single core 4000+ San Diego and dropping in a dual core X2 4200+ Manchester, a $65.99 switch. I'm on a budget with my system, I know I can step up to a new mobo, intel, DDR2 and etc. but I really don't want to invest into more gear...
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    Best ATI X800XL Upgrade with SM3?

    I really like my ATI X800XL, but no SM3. So to keep up with the requirements, I'm looking at other video cards. Can anyone suggest a SM3 card that is comparable to the X800XL in every way? Nvidia or ATI? Thanks
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    Hardware Router Firewall Yes or No?

    I'm using Adelphia HSI Cable, for a firewall I'm using Sygate Personal (RIP) and have tested it with Shields UP and etc, no issues. Lately I have been getting Port Scan attempts from several different IP's. The Firewall worked in blocking the attack but the port scan attempts causes a hiccup...
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    PC P & C PSU Fan Speed RPM?

    There is another thread in the motherboard section regarding the ASUS PC Probe II and some issues with detecting fan rpm of the PSU and case with the ASUS A8N-SLI Premium, I also have this problem, I've read that some PSU's don't have RPM sensors, is that the case with PC P & C? I tried...
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    AMD Cool & Quiet Enabled

    I enabled Cool & Quiet finally, just to see what a difference it makes, dropped the temps dramatically, but can I expect any negatives in having it enabled?
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    AMD 4000+ San Diego Average Idle/Load Temps?

    I'm somewhat confused about processor temps, what's a good range for a AMD 4000+ San Diego. ASUS Probe is telling me 36C Idle and 40C under load, but I don't know how accurate this is.
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    E-mail Archiving Program

    I want to take a bunch of old e-mails some have attachments (pictures, word docs and etc) and transfer it to another computer. I can't find a way to do this within Thunderbird, is there a program that will dump all these as text format into one location and also allow attachments to go along...
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    OCZ RAM, Gold, Platinum or Titanium?

    I need some help, 1GB or 2GB OCZ Ram so confusing. Which is better out of these? Overclocked and/or non Overclocked A8N-SLI Prem. mobo, say's I need PC3200 184 Pin unbuff. least I want is 1GB. To play games and do other misc stuff.
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    Hitachi Deskstar T7K250 3gb/s Switch

    I have an Hitachi T7K250 drive and I got a bootable CD with the Feature Tool V1.98 on it to adjust the drive settings. Only problem is when I use the disc to boot it just sits idle and say's "Starting PC DOS". I have the BIOS set-up to boot from the CD and it works with the operating system...
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    Hyundai L90D+ has a Samsung Panel?

    I'm currently using a Samsung 730B, I have less then one week to take it back and I'm highly considering it if I can't get it to display any better. I was thinking the 19" 930B, but I don't know if this will solve my issues with the native resolution. With that being said anything below the...
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    Samsung 730B

    I just purchased a Samsung 730B after an exhaustive decision making process, this is my first LCD an I was split between this one and the 19" 930B. I went with the 730B due to price and felt the 930B was too big for my small desk. So far I like the monitor, haven't really fully used it yet...