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    usb 3.0 transfer speed confusion - loosing my mind

    Hi there. I was hoping someone could help me. Here are my specs: Acer Aspire, with an AMD A8-3820 Samsung 840 Evo SSD 128GM 8GB RAM Win 7 x64 My motherboard has two USB 3.0 super speed ports So I have read online that USB 3.0 can get transfer speeds of up to 640 Mbps. I mostly transfer video...
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    Please Help - Upgrading CPU

    Hi guys. Thanks for your information. I definitely then would like to upgrade my motherboard. I got the computer for free so I wouldn't mind putting money into it. Maybe 3 to 400 dollars. In your opinion what is the fastest motherboard and processor combo for that price range and even if it's...
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    Please Help - Upgrading CPU

    Hello. Would anyone be able to help me? I need help upgrading my processor, picking out the correct part, and what would be the fastest/best replacement option. I have the information from CPUID (CPU-Z) I have an Acer Aspire M3470 desktop with an AMD A8 3820 2.5Ghz processor Socket FM1 (905)...
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    Opinions on Modded CPU's

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    Opinions on Modded CPU's

    Hello everyone. I have an older HP Compaq Microtower with an Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz E8400 CPU. I want to upgrade the processor, and based on the research I have done, it looks like the fastest 775 socket upgrade would be: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Quad-Core Processor, 3.2 GHz, 12M L2...
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    What could cause three new cable modems to permanently fail three times in three days?

    HI there. I am working for a small business handling their I.T. We have Time Warner Cable Business Class Internet. There was a storm last week, and we lost internet. I found there was no internet going to the modem, so I replaced it with a DOCSIS 3.0 modem (twc approved). The internet was back...