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    Should I change my Motherboard?

    Hi all, A few weeks back I had a problem with turning on my PC. I then found out that unplugging the power off of my GPU solved the problem. I posted on the forum here and someone highlighted to me that moving my GPU to other PCI slot might work. I did exactly that and my PC was running...
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    How good is this gaming desktop?

    I'm building my first gaming rig and I want to know if it will be good for me. Desktop: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/P3RDTW I'm really only worried about the motherboard, because I don't know if I would like to overclock (I think I would have to get a new CPU) and/or do the Crossfire thing with...
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    Creative Inspire T6160 5.1 vs. Logitech (Z506) 5.1

    the title says all, can you guys help which is better. i'm planning to buy next week. hope to get my mind clear. and if there's other kind that you can suggest im all ears. do i need a sound card if yes, what sound card. i think dac is out of budget, currently im using my msi z97 gaming 5 on...
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    Used Budget Gaming Desktop

    I'm looking to purchase a budget gaming pc, mainly a computer that can run CS: GO without any issues. I'm a college student and don't have much to spend. At our school, I there's this computer recyling center that sells a Dell Optiplex 980 (early 2010) for 200$. Specs that are mentioned: 2.79...
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    Decorder Snow M505H

    Hello! Since snow stops there service. I keep the decoder, I wondered if there would be away to flash the decoder. Its a Hybroad M505H Specs : http://www.hybroad.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=92:m505h&Itemid=96 ) This is a Linux 2.6 there is a 320GB HDD It has a Secure Boot and...
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    I need some help with Blu-Ray recorders & transferring camcorder tapes

    I am looking for a Blu-Ray Recorder so I can transfer my camcorder tapes. I don't want the blu-ray record connected to the computer. I rather play the camcorder tapes directly to a blu-ray recorder. Do you know if they have any with a firewire 1394A port ? I dunno what they have on the market...
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    Is this a good build?

    Hi guys, I already posted here but I changed a few parts and I want to see if this is a good build, and see how I could possibly save some money. This rig is mostly for gaming and for computer programming (games development, mobile applications development, etc)...
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    computer freezes playing certain games?

    My computer keeps freezing while playing dota2 and renegade. starcraft cc youtube everything else runs fine. tried updating the computer because my boyfriend hasnt sense 2011 but that doesnt work. need help!
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    How to use a desktop computer local HDD as an external HDD on a computer's USB port.

    Hi, My motherboard, which has integrated VGA card, Audio card, Network card, seems to be defective. However, the HDD(40GB), Power Supply, and Intel P 4 processor(3.00 GHz) are still intact. My local HDD has a STAT connector. However, it seems as though it is ancient. If I want to benefit from...
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    Upgrade from a fx6100

    I'm noticing my CPU is bottle-necking more and more games such as ArmA 3 and Planetside 2 along with many CPU intensive games. I wan't to upgrade my CPU and sadly I'm limited to a AMD CPU. I don't want to spend over £150 ideally and not too power hungry as I have a 550W PSU. Suggestions? Specs...
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    Asus ROG Z97 Maximus VII Formula vs Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1

    Hi Guys, Could anyone help me out what the difference is with these two mother board I have in mind for a new set up Asus ROG Z97 Maximus VII Formula vs Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 I'm a bit confused what the main differences are... apologies as I am a newbie and not that much of techie...