Recent content by weclark4th

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    What cables for a graphics card

    That is interesting. League of legends doesn't require a whole lot so you should be able to easily max out the settings and get 60+fps. Either way, without a doubt, you should use the PCIe power connecters. I think the 770 may have two power connectors. You'll need to plug in both of them, I'm...
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    onboard Ethernet connection destroyed?

    I'm having a hard time following when in the process you say it "works." Are you saying that it only works when your computer is off? If so, I don't possibly see how anything would work, if the computer is off, it's off. Also, what are you classifying as "works?" Is it simply just looking at...
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    need help picking router

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    need help picking router

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    need help picking router

    OK. You can do it, but I can't see a good reason to do so, unless you have a desktop PC that is placed somewhat far away from the modem--in which case $40 just isn't going to cut it. You'd either have to have that functionality already built in to both the router and modem, or have some kind of...
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    need help picking router

    I'm a little confused here--are you looking to connect the router to the modem in a wireless fashion, or are you looking to buy a router (which will natively already be able to connect to the modem via cat5e or cat6 cable) that offers wireless functionality?
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    New build EVGA GTX 770 2GB not recognised by device manager or nvidia installer

    Make sure you have both the 8-ping AND 6-pin PCI-e power adapters plugged into the card, if you haven't done so already. Also, do you have the card physically installed on the motherboard, but are using integrated graphics for display? If so, power down your machine, unplug any video cables from...
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    Does anyone know how to globally set default scan profiles?

    I've tried looking all over Google, but can't seem to find a solid answer. In our environment, we're implementing a new (well, the scanners are fairly old, but still reliable) scanning solution, and mostly everything functions normally. The problem I'm having is with making it so that all users...
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    How to change wirless router from desktop to laptop

    I could be wrong, but it sounds like your wireless router is physically connected to your desktop, in which you're looking to replace with a laptop, is that correct? If so, then yes, it will absolutely work. Do you have any other wireless devices in your home--like an iPad, nook, kindle, smart...
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    why would my external hard drive show 31 gb of free space when it is a 500gb

    This has happened to me also in the past, but with a flash drive. To get a better view, try looking in Disk Management (which can be found by clicking "Start", right click on "Computer", then click "Manage". Disk Management will then be under the Storage tab). This gives a detailed view of how...
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    graphics card and motherboard

    I'd need to know just a bit more to give my best answer--could you list some stats, like CPU model, etc? Unfortunately, I'd say your best bet is to upgrade to Windows 7, and THEN look at hardware changes. Windows XP was definitely an awesome OS, but is soon to be put on the list of "legacy"...
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    Framerate stuttering during gameplay, can anyone help?

    Nice, I've had the chance to do some extensive testing tonight. I'd definitely have to say that was the fix. There is the occasional dip, but I was expecting that because of the SLI lke you were saying. I did go ahead and try with only 1 card, and it was perfect. I do have a 120-144hz monitor...
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    Framerate stuttering during gameplay, can anyone help?

    Wow, that does seem to help out quite a bit. Thanks chris987. I'll have to do some more extended testing to be sure though (gotta play me some more video games, oh darn..) lol. I'll let you know how it goes after an evening of gaming. Thanks again. Side note--have you experienced the screen...