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Sapphire Radeon R9 285 vs. onboard graphics

It's not that; I'm hard-wired into an 80 mbps connection. It's something wonky with YouTube TV and this beta-driver that's causing issues. Just to be sure, I ran like eight 4k streams on Netflix, Youtube (regular), and Vimeo simultaneously and had no issues. It's just YouTube TV (and now...
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- Post #12
- Oct 23, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sapphire Radeon R9 285 vs. onboard graphics

Interestingly, the last driver for my card is an WHQL driver, which will not allow me to play HD videos through Youtube TV. But, the latest beta is a "non-WHQL" driver, which works for YouTube TV. The problem is that, whenever I play HD content on YouTube TV, my screen blinks every 30 seconds...
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- Post #10
- Oct 23, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sapphire Radeon R9 285 vs. onboard graphics

YoutubeTV is, as I understand it, a new streaming service in select regions that allows users to watch live TV (35 channels or so) via the familiar Youtube interface. As noted, I was limited to 480p when watching on my PC (up to 1080p available on mobile and streaming through Chromecast)...
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- Post #8
- Oct 22, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sapphire Radeon R9 285 vs. onboard graphics

Edit: Someone elsewhere tells me this card only has HDMI 1.3 and HDCP is only supported on HDMI 2.0. Yes Win10. In terms of drivers, I think I have the latest. Here's what my AMD Settings app says:
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- Oct 22, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sapphire Radeon R9 285 vs. onboard graphics

I came to that conclusion because: Youtube TV doesn't play in HD when plugged into the card (but it does when plugged into mobo). The Sapphire website doesn't say anything about HDCP. Newegg and Amazon listings say nothing about HDCP in the specifications. I found no webpage on the entire...
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- Oct 22, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sapphire Radeon R9 285 vs. onboard graphics

Hi, I have an extreme noob question. And, I have a feeling the answer is obvious, but I have no idea how to figure it out short of asking you fine folks. I'm still using my first build, which contains the following relevant parts: GPU: SAPPHIRE 100374OCL Radeon R9 285 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5 CPU...
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- Oct 21, 2017
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Computer Building
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What are best practices for salvaging f#&@'d data

Something happened to my personal build that really took me by surprise a few weeks ago. My Corsair modular PSU went bad (rattling fan), so I replaced it with a EVGA modular PSU. Little did I know that the SATA cable between the two manufacturers looks physically identical, but actually has a...
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- Oct 12, 2017
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Better to get old i7 or new i5 with new mobo?

How safe is it to buy a used CPU, say, for example, on Craigslist? Someone near me happens to be selling one on CL for $200. While my research suggests that a CPU is one of the safer components to buy for a computer (as it has no mechanical parts), some articles suggest that heavy or...
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- Post #25
- Dec 27, 2016
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Better to get old i7 or new i5 with new mobo?

I've been using a modest first build for a little while and I'm trying to upgrade my CPU. I'd appreciate some guidance on which is the better option between the two Options identified below: Current build: Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 CPU: Intel Core i3-4370 3.8GHz...
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- Dec 24, 2016
- Replies: 35
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Lag spikes during any use. At wits end. Please help.

I was being hyper-focused on ram, so instead, I looked at CPU, which would occasionally show Photos Background Task Host running and taking 40% of CPU. I researched and re-registered all Windows apps, and I'll see if that makes a difference. Much of the frustration with this exercise is that...
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- Jun 5, 2016
- Forum: Computer Building
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Lag spikes during any use. At wits end. Please help.

I don't know where else to turn to. I've spent so much goddamn time trying to figure this out, but I just don't know enough to do enough. Problem: During any usage, whether it is word processing, surfing, video editing, or looking at photos, I get random lag spikes where the mouse will stutter...
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- Jun 5, 2016
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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How do I get triple monitors?

Thanks again. I may need to bail on the video card upgrade because that (and other) cards that support 3 monitors all require much more juice than I have. For example, the card you linked requires 400w (probably an overestimation), but I only have 255w. Jeez, I need a new work computer.
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- Feb 25, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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How do I get triple monitors?

Lol. Thanks for the info. Yes, the computer is old as hell and it's LGA775 (Core2Duo E8600), so based on what @Cerb says, it's one or the other. I'm definitely looking into the USB --> DVI as we speak. I'm going to have to wait, however, as someone else in the company has already started...
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- Feb 25, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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How do I get triple monitors?

So, the VGA port seems to be inactive. I was poking around on the internet and found this thread, where someone says that no computer can simultaneously output from the on-board video output and add-in video card. http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3515/t/19340101...
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- Feb 25, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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How do I get triple monitors?

Thanks so much for the insight. Will the VGA on the mobo work simultaneously with the DVIs on the video card? IT thought it might be disabled by default or something. **Edit** Actually, upon review, there is a small black plastic cover over the VGA that has what looks like a no-smoking sign...
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- Feb 25, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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How do I get triple monitors?

The IT department at my office told me that, if I can get it to work, they'll allow me to use a personal monitor to make my current 2-monitor setup into a 3-monitor setup. While they were skeptical as to whether it's possible given the hardware, they said I can tinker around. One problem: I...
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- Feb 25, 2015
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Computer Building
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Beneficial to keep modem cool? If so, how to?

I'm guessing that, unlike a processor, there is no loss in efficiency as heat increases, right? Based on your story, I get the sense that the modem might stop working at a threshold temperature, but until then, it should run steady. Not to my knowledge. For a while, I had it sitting beside...
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- Post #7
- Jul 30, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Beneficial to keep modem cool? If so, how to?

I'm currently using a Motorola Surfboard as my modem (See http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1). I have it positioned inside a very small Leviton media enclosure in my garage. (See http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00.../dp/B00022749G Is it important to keep a modem cool...
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- Jul 29, 2014
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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Router or switch or both? Help please!

Thank you for all the help and the generous offer. I will find a good wireless router to act as the splitter. I was initially concerned with using a 10/100 router as the "splitter," thinking that it will limit my home networking to 100Mbit/sec, but, I don't think that's the case. My incoming...
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- Post #6
- Jul 26, 2014
- Forum: Networking
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Router or switch or both? Help please!

Thanks, all. So, dumb follow up question: Is there such a thing as an ethernet router that does *not* have wireless capabilities that I can put in the garage to act as the "splitter"? I'm currently using ASUS RT-N66U on the second floor...
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- Post #4
- Jul 26, 2014
- Forum: Networking
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Router or switch or both? Help please!

My setup: - Three story home. - Cable line comes into garage into a Leviton junction box. - Leviton junction box contains this thing: http://i.imgur.com/GKrS7B9.jpg - Cable modem sits in junction box, which contains ethernet cables going to every floor. - Currently, modem is plugged via...
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- Jul 26, 2014
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Networking
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Requesting quick reaction/advice to two machines

Well, I went with the Mac Mini and opened up a world of hurt. The migration assistant was very helpful in transferring all of their media, settings, and email related content. But, the re-learning of everything on OS X has become so incredibly difficult. At least they are being optimistic and...
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- Post #11
- Mar 2, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Requesting quick reaction/advice to two machines

No, the PC is not in an area where it can be connected to the router via cable. Correct. I can only utilize wireless options at the moment. They are in another state, and I can't walk them through that process. Exactly right. Good point. I didn't think about the possibility of getting...
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- Post #8
- Feb 27, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Requesting quick reaction/advice to two machines

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- Feb 27, 2014
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Requesting quick reaction/advice to two machines

They currently use the Dell as an HTPC. I think the biggest problem with the Dell is that it didn't come with a network card, and every damn solution for networking that I've set up for them has failed, i.e., powerline adapters, usb wireless, wireless bridge to ethernet. Each one has proven...
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- Feb 27, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Requesting quick reaction/advice to two machines

I am very computer illiterate and need some very basic help comparing two machines. My parents currently are using a slimline Dell as their HTPC with the following specs: Intel R Core 2 duo CPU E7500 @ 2.93 Ghz; 4 GB RAM It's been nothing but a headache, and I want to get them a new computer...
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- Feb 26, 2014
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Computer Building
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Slow speed when wired to router; yet speedtest ok; losing my mind.

Ah. I wish I could have tried that before I returned it (just for curiosity's sake). In any event, I got the ASUS RT-N66U, and it's working like a charm. 3 minute setup. And it looks meaner. Thanks everyone for the help.
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- Jul 26, 2013
- Forum: Networking
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Slow speed when wired to router; yet speedtest ok; losing my mind.

I'm testing it using a single device on the network. I have 6 additional devices that I will eventually need connected to the router wirelessly. I think you may be right. I'm going to return it and try this instead: Asus RT-N66U
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- Jul 19, 2013
- Forum: Networking
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Slow speed when wired to router; yet speedtest ok; losing my mind.

No other devices on the network. I just tried updating the firmware as instructed on Medialink's software page, but that didn't help either. I realize that things are sometimes random - at one point, it might buffer fast, and the second time, it might buffer slow. But, between yesterday and...
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- Jul 18, 2013
- Forum: Networking
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Slow speed when wired to router; yet speedtest ok; losing my mind.

I recently purchased Comcast internet, specifically the "Performance" package (25 Mbps). I purchased an approved modem (Motorola Surfboard SB6141) and a router (Medialink Wireless N). My problem has me so mind-boggled that I'm flipping out: My speeds are slower when wired to the router...
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- Jul 17, 2013
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Networking
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Recover files from laptop hard drive

My parents' very old laptop crapped out over the weekend. I am wondering what I need to recover the files on the HD. Somewhere in my closet, I have a case for a 2.5" HD. I'm pretty sure I can just take the laptop HD and pop it into the case. And of course, the case will plug into the...
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- Oct 7, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Laptops
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New system for Sony Vegas Pro 9.0

Hmm. I also have 4gb DDR2. I must have set something up wrong. The only difference is that I'm using 1080p from a Canon HSF10. But, that shouldn't make the difference in performance that I'm seeing?!?
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- May 7, 2010
- Forum: Computer Building
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New system for Sony Vegas Pro 9.0

Hello. Again. I am building a system for some light to moderate use of Sony Vegas Pro 9.0. Going into this, I had some very noob misconceptions about how systems are built and believed that a powerful GPU would help me in this regard. In the Video Cards and Graphics forum, people quickly...
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- May 7, 2010
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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DDR2 mobo requires DDR2 GPU? (noob question)

Damn. I'm thoroughly confused. My current setup is a Intel quad-core Q9550, 4GB DDR2 800 RAM, and a WD 640GB 7200RPM hard drive. Yet, when I run Vegas Pro 9.0, the preview window is incredibly laggy and slow. Even if I have it set to the lowest resolution, my computer still struggles. If I...
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- Post #5
- May 7, 2010
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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DDR2 mobo requires DDR2 GPU? (noob question)

I have a total noob question. If I purchase the mobo listed below, then do I need to buy a GPU which has a DDR2 memory standard as well? Or can I use a GPU like this one which uses GDDR5? Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813500042 GPU...
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- May 7, 2010
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Advice on video card for light Sony Vegas Pro?

A year ago, I built the following system starting with a Shuttle barebones system: Shuttle SG31G2S BLACK Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 G.Skill 4GB DDR2 800 WD 640GB 7200 RPM Everything else is stock, including the GPU. Lately, I've been doing some light editing work with Sony Vegas Pro 9.0...
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- Apr 30, 2010
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Appropriate graphics card for light Vegas Pro

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- Apr 29, 2010
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Dyson DC25 Blueprint ($180.00 off) + Bing Cashback

I agree that the Dyson is fantastic. I was always skeptical about it -- something about their commercial bugged me. But, I must say that the thing is amazing. I was also very surprised that it is smaller than the Oreck. The debris canister is genius.
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- Post #5
- Dec 30, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Dyson DC25 Blueprint ($180.00 off) + Bing Cashback

Dyson DC25 Blueprint - $180.00 off at Best Buy (and don't forget to use Bing Cashback). In-store pick-up option available. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dyson+-+...&skuId=9549429 The unit is normally $530.00, but is on sale for $349.00. I went through Bing to get cashback, which...
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- Dec 29, 2009
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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BIOS; keyboard on but not responsive

Wow. It was the keyboard! I swapped out the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard (usb) for a very basic HP stock usb keyboard, and it worked! Thanks to everyone for the info/advice.
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- Post #6
- Dec 6, 2009
- Forum: Motherboards

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