Recent content by ricopartyboy

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    missing ethernet controller ?

    did you install the ethernet driver?
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    Gaming computer (ADVICE)

    KillerGamer is right. There is really no use for that unlocked processor at that price range. I put these parts together: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2xKRC These are assuming you don't need peripherals like a monitor/keyboard/mouse. With the 'k' version of you processor, it doesn't make much...
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    gpu vs gpu

    gtx 7870ti supervaporclocked x
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    5.1 Speakers for PC and TV

    I have a sound blaster z soundcard. I would like to get a 5.1 channel speaker system. I would like to have the speaker system working for my cable box, xbox, and bluray player as well. I am currently using the tv speakers for everything. Should I get a simple plug and play 5.1 set from a brand...
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    1ms, 144-240Hz, 27"+, LED, 3D, 1440 monitor

    Sorry bro, keep dreamin.
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    Replaced my 4 year old video card and Windows Experience Score went down????

    The 6450 is actually weaker than the 4650.
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    What Graphics Card Should I Buy ~$300-400

    My current cpu is an AMD fx 8350. I have 3 identical 1080p monitors. I would like to run all my games at smooth frame rates at mostly max settings. I play many current games, such as Crysis 3, BF3, Bioshock Infinite, Tomb Raider, Skyrim, Far Cry 3, etc. My 560 ti was fine until I upgraded to...
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    USB Flash Drive not working. PLEASE HELP!!!!!

    My flash drive is showing up as a hidden file with no memory on it. it wont let me format or even rename the drive. i tried going into command prompt to format it, but it wont let me us the "clean" prompt. i don't care about the data on the drive, i just want it to work. i'm using windows 7...
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    Help with GTX 780 Low Performance

    Should I try to install an older version or stick with 320.18?
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    Help with GTX 780 Low Performance

    I rebooted, and the clocks are still locked. Is there something I'm missing?
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    Help with GTX 780 Low Performance

    Ok, I just got msi afterburner and launched bf3 at 1920x1080 in windowed mode. It keeps same frame rate. After burner says that min and max speed for both memory clock and core clock are 324MHz. How do I fix this?
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    Help with GTX 780 Low Performance

    I just got a new Galaxy GTX 780 and my framerates in games are much lower than expected at 5760x1080 and even 1920x1080. I've only tried Crysis 3 campaign, Battlefield 3 campaign, Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer, and Chivalry multiplayer. In Crysis 3, I get a steady ~18fps on lowest setting at...
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    What GPU/CPU to buy with ~$800-$1000

    Anyone live in the SF Bay Area and want to buy some nice PC parts?