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    Question ISO White PC Case. 11" height max and Type C interface ?

    I am looking to build a pc and I want to mount it underneath my desk. I initially wanted a node style PC but since its going to be performance intensive I'll go a little bit bigger. I settled on having it be 12" max in height.I also want a type-C or thunderbolt interface. Any suggestions are...
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    Question Can I use this HTPC case for my build? What are the pitfalls

    Did you have any cooling issues?
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    Question Can I use this HTPC case for my build? What are the pitfalls

    In your opinion how much clearance do I need for the cooler? I dont mind sacrificing an extra inch etc. I just have to find the case
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    Question Can I use this HTPC case for my build? What are the pitfalls

    I want to use this case to build my new gaming PC. The main reason I want to mount it underneath my standing desk so its somewhat invisible. Also makes cable management nicer. My main use for the build is heavy video editing with light VFX work. Can this case be used? Thank you Rest of specs...
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    Question Webcam that can be controlled via phone. Recommendations?

    Hi I am seeking recommendations for a webcam that I can control via my phone. This isnt for security. I am looking to use it to livestream my film shoots but I would like to be able to operate it remotely turn on or off, stream on or off. This is because I am kind of busy with other stuff...
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    WD RED vs. Black

    Hey I am upgrading one of my storage drives on my built PC. Right now I have a 1TB WD Black drive. I do a lot of video editing in Premiere, and compositing work in After Effects/ Photoshop. All my work and projects are either stored on a 500gb SSD or my External. Right now I have a 1TB...
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    How to create a backup/sync folder in Windows 10

    This might be a beginner question. I have a folder on one drive that I want synced and backed up to another folder on another drive. What is the best to do this in Windows 10. Rather than create a whole new file history. Is there a way to link or sync folders? Thanks in advance
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    Reliable Hard Drive (Personal Use)

    Same here. Im pretty good about replacing my drives every 3 years. I just want to make sure HGST isnt too much of a noticeable difference. I mean its not like I am going to be editing anything off of it. I just dont want it to freeze if I want to view a video file on it.
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    Reliable Hard Drive (Personal Use)

    I am looking for a drive that is reliable to slip into my PC. It isnt for backup but storing mass video files for storage. This drive seems really reliable according to tests I have seen. Only its an enterprise drive. If I am just storing files will that matter? I plan on moving files I edit...
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    Is this Laptop RAM upgradable?

    I recently purchased this laptop ASUS ZX53VW 15.6" Gaming Laptop, NVIDIA, GTX 960M 4GB, FHD, Intel Core i5-6300HQ, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD Does anyone know if I can upgrade the RAM to 16GB. Also what steps do I take to purchase the right ram. Will any DDR4 RAM work? Or is there special RAM for...
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    New Laptop. Transferring old SSD

    I have a laptop, an old HP business laptop that I want to get rid of. I am buying a new laptop, probably a lower end gaming laptop. But I want to take my old SSD out of my old laptop and manually replace it in the new one. I confirmed that my new laptop has a replaceable SSD bay. If I install my...
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    Card Reader not working

    I realized what was wrong. In Disk management it would come up but I guess was greyed out in the file explorer. However, I changed the drive letter in disk management and it worked!
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    Laptop GPU for Blu Ray movies

    What is the minimum GPU that would allow me to watch Blu Ray movies from my laptop to TV? I could get an external blu ray player and hook it up through the HDMI port. The laptop I am looking at is this one...
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    Card Reader not working

    My card reader and card arent showing up on my PC. its a home built PC with a msi x99 SLI plus board and a Phanteks Enthoo Pro case (I think thats all the info that is relevant). Hard drives work when connected and my phone works when connected (charges/PC reads it). I have tried: 1. 3...