Recent content by 3djedi

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    multiple desktops --- single pc

    I am trying to get two monitors and two keyboards so two people could surf the net at the same time off of the single pc. Is something like that possible?
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    multiple desktops --- single pc

    Is there a way to hook up, say, two monitors, two keyboards and run separate independent desktops (2 users) from a single pc? Thanks!
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    update sabertooth z87 bios?

    Is it worth updating the bios of my new sabertooth z87? It currently has bios version 1205 and I think the newest version is 1707. I've never done it before and wasn't sure if I should mess with it.....
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    is this memory compatible with my mobo?

    I have a asus sabertooth z87 motherboard and I bought some memory at a local PC shop and the guy said it would work. I got home and looked through the manual that came with the sabertooth and did not see this memory listed in the chart. (I don't know much about computers.......) The memory is...
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    general purpose motherboard

    Actually the cheaper the better but I still want good performance. But absolute max of $1000. I hav an Asus g73 laptop now that I'm replacing.
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    general purpose motherboard

    Window 8. Oh and I plan on using digital optical cable for sound through my home theater stereo system. I don't if that makes any difference or not.
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    general purpose motherboard

    Thanks! Actually I didn't know there was a 4670 and a 4670k! I don't really have anything specific in mind other than general purpose that can handle fps games at fairly high settings. Sounds like the hero with the i5 4670k is what I want. With 8gb ram. I am Aldo interested in fast read write...
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    general purpose motherboard

    Thanks guys! Both of those asus boards look great! I do plan on an i5 4670 CPU. What is the main difference between the hero and the z87 board mentioned above? Is it mainly the onboard sound? Would the hero be recommended over the sabertooth?
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    general purpose motherboard

    Looking for a good solid general purpose mother board. I do a lot of Photoshop work but also like to play fps games occasionally. I don't plan on any overclocking. I was thinking about the Asus sabertooth z87 but is this a waste of money for my purpose? I do like Asus boards though. Let me...
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    wireless printer problems

    Oh I think I figured it out. I need to set it to static IP address, correct?
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    wireless printer problems

    Hi. Not sure where to ask this so I threw it in here. I have a wireless printer and just about every time I go to use it it shows offline or unavailable. The only way to get it to work is go to add device or printer and go through all that and reinstall the driver. We have 5 PC's in the house...
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    fan controller external vs mobo

    Do you have any to recommend?
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    fan controller external vs mobo

    Thanks. Yeah I'm talking digital controller. It has automatic mode and manual if you to adjust fan speeds yourself. This model specifically: Nzxt sentry lx ,
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    fan controller external vs mobo

    I am building a desk with computer built into it.I am not a computer geek and don't know much. I plan on using the Asus sabertooth z87 mobo and I know it has the thermal radar fan controller built into it and I'm wonder the pro's and con's of using an external fan controller. The only reason...
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    help choosing motherboard/ cpu

    Thank you! I plan on using HDMI or optical through my home theater stereo system. In that case, is a dedicated sound card necessary? Can I just run HDMI or optical directly from motherboard?