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    Want to Upgrade CPU/MOBO, here's what I have

    I have no experience with AMD and their processors. I know the Ryzen line is new but have not read anything about their reliability. The i7 series has been out for a while and I feel has proven itself. I'm not saying I'm against AMD, I just don't know enough about them to make an informed decision.
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    Want to Upgrade CPU/MOBO, here's what I have

    I want to upgrade my processor and motherboard to something newer and better than my current 7 year old tech. My PC started as an HP built to order. I then replaced the old GTX770 gpu with one GTX970 a few years later. Then I decided to rebuild it, keeping my i7-4930, hdd, and RAM in September...
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    New motherboard, Win 8 OEM working fine, Windows Update not!

    Anybody else? I tried the Windows Update Troubleshooter and it goes through the scan but when it gets to the "Repairing" step the green bar just keeps going and it never repairs. I tried installing a Windows Update standalone from Microsoft and it scans for installed updates, but it just keeps...
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    New motherboard, Win 8 OEM working fine, Windows Update not!

    I replaced my original HP Pegatron motherboard with a ASUS ROG GENE, added 2nd video card, more memory. I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to use Windows 8.1 since it being locked to the motherboard. Not a huge deal, I have an OEM copy of 7 which I like better anyway. Windows 8.1 ended up...
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    Do I need dual sli gpu's for 4k 1440 gaming?

    I bought a Vizio 50" 4K and it has one specific HDMI port for 4K at 60hz. If you go the TV route you need to make sure you get a HDMI 2.0 because the 1.5 will only allow 30hz transmission where as the 2.0 allows the full 60hz.