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    What RAM is compatible with my motherboard?

    I'm upgrading my parents computer. I built this system a long time ago and it has a Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX. I forgot what RAM I bought for it but whatever RAM I did buy, it is no longer in stock. I'm wondering what is the max amount of RAM for one slot and if I'm able to buy a high density...
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    What tech-related role best describes you?

    Voted! I'm a CS Student but also enthusiast.
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    If you have purchased NAS devices within the last two years, what is your primary job?

    Voted in the poll... glad to see I'm in the majority
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    Comparing laptops Asus Q500A or MSI GE60?

    I'm wondering whether to buy this MSI or this Asus The MSI has a NVIDIA Geforce GTX660M but no backlit keyboard and no touchscreen. The Refurbished Asus has only a HD4000 but has backlit keyboard touchscreen. Both have i7's. I'll occasionally use the laptop for gaming, but not heavy on it...
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    Microsoft Dropped "RT" From Surface to Avoid Confusion

    Some of my friends can't tell the difference... MS should really point out that you can't run windows programs. They should just name it surface tablet lol. Btw, Can't customers just return the RT?
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    Nvidia: Consoles Can No Longer Surpass PC Graphics

    I've always loved gaming on the PC more than my xbox
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    Best compatible low-priced graphics card?

    I have an old Core 2 Quad that still runs fine but my old card died recently and I've been looking to get a new one. I have a 450W PSU. I've read this article here and it looks like the one that is the best in my price range is a Radeon HD 6670. I see this one is priced at $50 after rebate. Is...
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    Nvidia 7950 GX2 causing VIDEO_TDR_ERROR (nvlddmkm.sys)

    I have Windows 8 and my card used to work with the computer but last week, it crashed and I can't get it to start again. Last time it was working, I had the 306.97 driver installed. Now I try the 306.97 and the 307.74 driver but both don't work. I did use Driver Sweeper to clean the drivers...
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    SAMSUNG 840 or Crucial M4?

    I was going to wait for more answers but there aren't any. Thanks for answering my question. Best answer selected by boldintrepid.
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    SAMSUNG 840 or Crucial M4?

    I'm on a budget looking to buy a 250/256 SSD drive. I see the Crucial CT256M4SSD2 256GB for $144 and the Samsung MZ-7TD250BW 250 for $136 Which drive is better? I have a 830 in my laptop and want to get another SSD for my desktop. Others said I should get the 840 Pro but that is too...
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    Windows won't detect BluRay Drive

    the drive is about 3 years old... Bluray drive boots fine by itself without the IDE, and it doesn't read dvds or cds on other pc's either