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    Dual channel 4 sticks DDR 4 vs 2 sticks

    Currently have: CORSAIR - Vengeance RGB PRO 16GB (2PK x 8GB) 3200MHz DDR4 C16 Was thinking of adding an identical set to populate all 4 slots and go from 16 to 32GB since memory is so cheap.Not overclocking anything just using XMP to get 3200 memory speed. Think I'll be ok or should I sell my...
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    Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro

    Using 2 sticks in AMD build (dual channel). Would filling out the other 2 slots with Corsair “Dummy” sticks just for lighting effect the performance/memory controller in any way?
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    How are Seasonic PSUs?

    Looking at Seasonic Focus GX-750 80 Plus Modular
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    I7 10700 build

    Do I need the “k” unlocked version if I don’t plan on overclocking anything? It’s about $50 more. intel-core-i7-10700k-10th-generation-8-core-16-thread-3-8-ghz-5-1-ghz-turbo-socket-lga1200-unlocked-desktop-processor Vs...
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    3700x or i7 10700k budget build?

    Mostly for photoshop and 1080p gaming. Using Micro ATX motherboard. If i7 which generation?
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    Budget AMD build

    Current PC (been a while since builds :)) Thinking of a $500 AMD budget build using existing case, psu, drives instead of cheap laptop. This build hasn’t had a ton of use and has plenty of cooling. Would mainly be used for photoshop, occasional rts. This build from another thread looks good...
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    Trendnet N150 open port 22 (newb)

    Solved. Please delete.
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    4gb dual channel vs 8 gb in 4 slots

    I have 2 sticks in dual channel: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual ChannelKit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK. Would I notice a huge difference if I picked up another set of these and run 4x2gb? The 2x4gb set is pretty expensive.
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    MSI a good choice for 7850?

    Thinking of getting this MSI R7850 Twin Frozr 2GB or this Sapphire OC 2GB but never owned MSI or Sapphire.
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    Overclocking HIS IceQ 7850?

    Never oc'd before. Really just want to take the stock to the "factory oc version": 860MHz / 1200MHz (4.8Gbps) to 1000MHz / 1200MHz (4.8Gbps) Which program is best to use? Also how do i overclock - just bump it to 1000 or go in small increments?
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    Card to replace HD 4870?

    Been out of the building loop for a while so I don't know what gpu is what :) . I play at 1680x1050 and can run all games except Skyrim on highest - just like something as good as or a bit better in the $100-200 range AMD Phenom II X4 940 Black Scythe MUGEN-2/Antec 120mm Tri-Cool...
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    Fan/HS replacement for XFX Radeon HD 4870?

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    TOSHIBA Canvio 320GB (USB 2.0) better with USB Y adapter?

    Found this on sale and was wondering if it would be better if I used a Y adapter (Startech 1 ft 2 usb ports to mini) for power or if the single is sufficient. My mobo: Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD4P
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    Dell 15R?

    I already have a gaming rig - want a tablet ( ASUS Transformer <drool> ) or laptop for internet browsing, etc. I know next to nothing about laptops. Is this config decent? 2nd generation Intel® Core&#8482; i5-2410M processor 2.30 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.90 GHz 4GB Shared Single...
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    Linksys WRT54GL not "stealthing" ports

    I have a zhone dsl modem/router. When testing at shields up I pass all tests 100% - stealthed ports until I add the Linksys. Then I get 4 open ports and all my stealth ports change to closed. Set up: Internet ---> Zhone (only 1 ethernet port out) ---> Linksys (internet input) -> PC...
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    Steam Sale...Does Borderlands run on Win 7?

    I have been reading horror stories about Fallout 3. :) AMD Phenom II X4 940 Black 4GB PC2 8500 XFX Radeon HD 4870 1GB Win7 64bit
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    Wireless access point?

    I want to use my ipod touch's wifi (maybe 360/ps3 wireless). I have a dsl modem/router. Will a WAP hooked up to it let me do this? I was thinking of getting this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127146&cm_re=wireless_access_point-_-33-127-146-_-Product
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    Can't record audio - Win 7 64bit

    Realtek onboard audio - Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD4P I downloaded/installed the latest drivers from Gigabyte and selected the disabled stereo mix but still can't quite get it. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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    Can't get G.Skill PC28500 to run at 1066

    8500CL5D-4GBPK GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AMD Phenom II X4 940 Has been running rock solid at 800 5-5-5-15 for over 2 months now (passed memtests) but just gets unstable when I try to overclock. Win7 Rating: Proc-7.3, Mem 7.3, Graphics-6.8, Gaming Graphics-6.8, Primary HD-5.9 Do I need...
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    G.SKILL DR2 1066 help (mem newb) ?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166 new build. my mobo recognizes this as 800 by default (5-5-5-15) and it runs fine (passes memory tests). is there much of a performance gain for me to try to get it to run at 1066? will raising cpu voltage to 2.0 or 2.1 harm...
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    Cucial or G-Skill 4GB PC2 1066 (8500)?

    Crucial - $55.99 Free Shipping http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148249 G-Skill - $54.00 Free Shipping http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166 Crucial isn't on the tested memoryQVL from my mobo manufacturer. Never used G-Skill before but I see...
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    Antec Earthwatts 500 enough?

    This is the system I am building: AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103471&Tpk=AMD%20Phenom%20II%20X4%20940%20Deneb%203.0GHz%204%20x%20512KB%20L2%20Cac GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard...
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    nVidia GTX260 core 216 or 1GB ATI HD4870 ?

    For a new build: Antec Sonata III 500 Black ATX Mid Tower w/ Earthwatts 500W (80 Plus) Power Supply AMD Phenom II X4 940 Black (Scythe Mugen 2) GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel
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    anyone using an ASUS M4N78 Pro?

    like it? how is the sound quality? was thinking of using one in my new build paired with a Phenom II X4 940 (and later adding a 9800 GTX+ or better).
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    Windows version for new build?

    AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Should I get Vista 64bit or could I just run Windows 7 RC1 or even 32bit XP until Windows 7 releases? Never used a 64bit...
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    Widescreen LCD (BenQ/Viewsonic/Chimei) ?

    I want a widescreen mainly for xbox 360 - I have a Viewsonic VX922 now (really happy with this display). These are all highly rated at Newegg - what do you think / anyone own these? BenQ FP202W V3 20" 5ms (1680 x 1050 / 0.258mm Pixel Pitch)...
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