Recent content by strider209

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    Info RAM not working in first 2 RAM slots - fix for my situation

    Had an issue where system would not POST if there was RAM installed in the first 2 RAM slots (A1/A2 closest to CPU). System posts fine if RAM is in either or both of the other slots (B1/B2 furthest from CPU) So I thought the RAM was bad somehow or possibly the motherboard (didn't have another...
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    4k @ 30hz vs 60hz for non-gaming

    I decided to pick up a 4k TV to use as a monitor for my PC. The TV supports 4k @ 60hz which would require HDMI 2.0 otherwise it would be 4k @ 30hz. I'm currently using on board video via the intel 4600 on my 4690k CPU so the best I can get is 4k @ 30hz. I don't use this machine for anything...
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    2 machines need recommendations

    To clarify, the media server will be on 24/7 and in addition to the tasks I listed it will run a VM and also be running bluestacks. The other machine will get the video card and my kids will use it mainly just on the weekend for gaming and occasional misc. use during the week. Thanks again for...
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    2 machines need recommendations

    1 machine is running an i7 920 - can't be overclocked. Other machine has a g3258 running @ 4.2ghz. I have a 6970 video card. I know neither setup is high end but one machine will run 24/7 as a media server (serverWMC, sharing out recordings, movie files, etc) other machine will be for kids to...
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    Home Network: Router and Multiple Switches

    I couldn't find an exact answer on this. I have my cable modem connected to my router, I have 2 devices connected to the router. I have 3 switches (1 is a router being used as a switch - DCHP turned off). Switch 1 and 2 are connected to the router. Switch 3 (re-purposed router) is connected to...
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    Where's WiMAX? THG Gets The Story From Clearwire

    I had clearwire when I lived in the outskirts of Tracy, CA. My only other choices were dial-up or satellite. Both were of course slower than clearwire. The ability to be portable was nice, but I never used it. My best speeds were around 3Mbps but there was quite a bit of latency. For me...
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    Rosewill PCI Wireless adapter RNX-G300(E) Driver Issue Fix for Vista

    Please sticky or don't delete this post. This is the only fix that worked for me! I've tried various drivers but manually installing as listed above works great!
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    Gateway Releases FX6800 Core i7 Gaming Desktops

    Can the gateway 6800 be overclocked?