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Question How to connect a work laptop, personal use desktop PC and two monitors ??

The work laptop, destop PC and two monitors. I want them to be able to switch seamlessly without having to pull out plugs!
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- Post #9
- Jun 15, 2023
- Forum: Networking
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Question How to connect a work laptop, personal use desktop PC and two monitors ??

Hi fellows, What do you think of this KVM for my situation ? https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BG4JDTQ8/?coliid=I33H3JRZW9Y9ZM&colid=2K7YDB2VB4JNA&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it Thanks
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- Post #7
- Jun 13, 2023
- Forum: Networking
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Question How to connect a work laptop, personal use desktop PC and two monitors ??

Hi fellows, Please note that I have two 4K 144Hz monitors. Thanks
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- Post #5
- Jun 11, 2023
- Forum: Networking
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Question How to connect a work laptop, personal use desktop PC and two monitors ??

Hi fellows, What is the best way to connect a work laptop, personal use desktop PC with two monitors? I want to be able to seamlessly switch between using the work laptop and my PC without unplugging and replugging any connections! Should I use a KVM, docking station or something else? In...
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- Jun 10, 2023
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Networking
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Question What is the best PREMIUM keyboard for FPS ?

Hi @In2Photos Some good tips and info! Thank you CG
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- Post #3
- Dec 7, 2022
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Question What is the best PREMIUM keyboard for FPS ?

Hello fellows, What is the best PREMIUM keyboard for FPS ? On a side note, what do you think of the K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — CORSAIR OPX Switch — Black ?? Thank you in advance, CG
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- Dec 5, 2022
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Which PCI-E ethernet card for my desktop ??

Hi fellows, It appears the ethernet card on my mobo is not working properly and I will have to acquire a card. Which internal plug-n-play PCIe ethernet card are you recommending for a standard home desktop computer with Bell Internet connection? Thank you, CG
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- Jul 12, 2019
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Networking
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Intel CPU Rant

Unofficial Intel timeline: 7nm chips in 2020, 5nm in 2022? http://liliputing.com/2016/01/unofficial-intel-timeline-7nm-chips-in-2020-5nm-in-2022.html Anyone have a clue of the power of these upcoming CPU's ? Which one will be the one to upgrade to? Thank you, CG
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- Post #29
- Apr 11, 2016
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Intel CPU Rant

Anyone hear of anything exceptional coming out of Intel in future, for example the Teraflops Research Chip? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teraflops_Research_Chip Or maybe Quantum computing?
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- Post #16
- Apr 10, 2016
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Intel CPU Rant

Gaming/Simulations have very little benefit for Intel's quest to just keeping adding more cores and lowering the frequency. Desktop consumers want to see more than 7% gain after 3+ years of CPU "progress" ... adding cores solves NOTHING for games/simulations. Best stable OC for the 5960X is...
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- Apr 10, 2016
- Replies: 88
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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New Build Workstation - Please Review!

Hello fellows, I am building a workstation for computer chess. The key points when building this type of box is to acquire the best Intel Core-i7 cpu and as much RAM as you can afford. Having qualified my parameters, please feel free to tear this build apart and make suggestions, I have not...
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- Apr 3, 2016
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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RECOMMENDATION: Laptop ?

Hi fellows, what do you think of this laptop: Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition VN7-592G-77LB http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834315130 http://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/NX.G6JAA.001 If there is a better price/quality laptop available please do not...
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- Post #4
- Apr 3, 2016
- Forum: Laptops
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RECOMMENDATION: Laptop ?

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- Post #3
- Apr 3, 2016
- Forum: Laptops
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RECOMMENDATION: Laptop ?

Hello fellows, My laptop died and I need a new one. What is the strongest Core i7 Quad Core I can get for the best deal for a laptop? I will be making many CPU calculations. Thank you, CG
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- Apr 2, 2016
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Laptops
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Laptop For Intel WIDI

Hi, what price/quality point laptop running under Windows 10 are you recommending to use with Intel WIDI? I want to watch UTube Videos on my HDTV! Thank you, CG :)
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- Aug 17, 2015
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Laptops
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QUESTION: VC & Mobo Compatibility and Recommendation - HELP!!

Hi fellows, My mobo is an ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z Z68 R. Questions: 1. Can I use a GeForce GTX 970 with my mobo? 2. What GeForce GTX 970 video are you recommending based on the price, quality, reviews and user opinions? Thank you in advance for your response. CG
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- Jul 10, 2015
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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RECOMMENDATION: Powerful Laptop?

Hi fellows, I am looking for a laptop with the strongest Intel Core i7-CPU and a lot of RAM. I do not require an expensive video card, it is not for gaming. What would you recommend for my needs? On a side note, when do you feel the trilogy of Intel Core i7-59XX with DDR4 RAM will be out...
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- Jan 4, 2015
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Laptops
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Logitech G9X mouse issues!?

Hello group, I have a Logitech G9X mouse. I have the latest drivers downloaded. The problem I am having is the mouse will cut-out for a few seconds and then I hear a "Ker-Plunk" sound and then it comes back. This happens when I am doing general duties on my computer or gaming. It is most...
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- Jun 28, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Mice
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HELP: Need A New Hard Drive!!

Hi fellows, An SSD is fine. Is there any that are bleeding edge FAST/QUALITY technology these days? Thanks CG
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- Post #4
- Jun 23, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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HELP: Need A New Hard Drive!!

Hi fellows, What is the top of the line FAST internal hard drive for my Win 7 X64 operating system and games that you are recommending these days? I will be using it for gaming on my desktop and other various computer tasks. Thank you in advance for the advise. Cordially, CG
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- Jun 23, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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HELP REQUEST - BF4 Upgrade

Hello fellows, As you are aware BF4 is coming out in November 2013. The only video game I play is BF3, so I will upgrade in October. I built my current box myself in August 2011. Here are the key components I have got in it: - Mobo ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z Z68 - EVGA GTX 570 2.5G -...
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- Jun 20, 2013
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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What is the best gaming monitor for FPS?

Hi group, What are the characteristics I should be looking for in a top gaming monitor to play BF3? i.e. settings, Hz, refresh rate, jacks, etc.? Is there one or two monitors that are the standout bests available today or coming out in the near future? i.e. what is everyone recommending...
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- Nov 27, 2012
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Which GTX 680 with 4GB GDDR5 ??

Hi, I notice there are several GTX 680 with 4GB GDDR5 memory, which one are you recommending as the best of the round-up? Thank you, CG :)
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- Nov 26, 2012
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Question: Video Card

Hi group, I currently have a GTX570 with a motherboard called ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z Z68R. Would you please advise me if I can plug-n-play a GTX 680 into this MOBO? In addition, which GTX 680 are you recommending? I notice there are significant price variations between manufacturers...
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- Nov 25, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z ***HELP***

All should bow... we are in the presence of greatness! Finally, an overclocker that does not have to ask his girlfriend if he can take his balls out of her purse :) Cordially, CG
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- Post #22
- Sep 11, 2011
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z ***HELP***

If you are worried about blowing up your parents computer I understand. However, if you are worried about blowing up your own computer, then "DO NOT OVERCLOCK". This is an overclock forum the motto is: "BALLS TO THE WALLS" ...not..."I AM SCARED I MIGHT DAMAGE MY COMPUTER AND MY ALLOWANCE IS...
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- Post #15
- Sep 11, 2011
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z ***HELP***

Hi fellows, Ummm...Some interesting and paranoid posts. :) The 2600K and Maximus IV are meant for overclocking. With proper kooling, I can run at 5Ghz and 2133Mhz all day long without a problem. Hey, if the CPU blows up...no biggy.... just buy a new one...CPUs are cheap only 300-bones! Now...
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- Post #12
- Sep 11, 2011
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z ***HELP***

Hello group, I followed this YOUTUBE.com video to the letter. I was able to get to 5.0Ghz for my CPU. However, for the RAM the highest I can go is 1600Mhz!! I have new RAM that can go at 2133Mhz. So, why will the BIOS not accept a higher level of RAM ?? In the video he wimped...
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- Sep 10, 2011
- Replies: 25
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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HELP!!! ASUS Xonar Essence STX

Problem solved: I had to make it my default "sound device" in Control Panel. It is now working great!
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- Post #2
- Sep 8, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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HELP!!! ASUS Xonar Essence STX

Hello group, I just installed an ASUS Xonar Essence STX sound card and downloaded the latest drivers from ASUS. Unfortunately, the sound card is not working. I checked the Device Systems and it is there and the drivers are there. At the moment I only get sound out of my cheap monitor...
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- Sep 8, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Monitor Resolution Problem - HELP!!!

YOU ARE THE MAN!!! :):):) Yup, that fixes it. I did not realize, I had to select the connector and PC in the on screen contrl panel. You made me very happy!! Many thanks, CG
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- Post #5
- Sep 5, 2011
- Forum: Displays
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Monitor Resolution Problem - HELP!!!

Hello, Yes you are correct, I am using HDMI. I tried the D-sub that came with the monitor, it fits in the back of the monitor, but their is not port on the video card that fits that size of D-Sub!! When you state my system specs, which ones do you want? - GEForce nvidia 570 - Intel Sandy...
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- Post #3
- Sep 5, 2011
- Forum: Displays
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Monitor Resolution Problem - HELP!!!

Hi group, A couple of questions for you: I purchased at bestbuy.ca this monitor. The recommended resolution setting is 1920 x 1080 at 60hz; however, this resolution makes the screen picture overflow over the screen!! I have to use 1600 x 1200 @ 60hz. The picture is much nicer at the...
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- Sep 5, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Displays
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Second Build

Hello group, Thank you for your help. Based on the information you have provided on the forum and by private messaging, here is my latest build. Let me know what you think. Did I forget a component :confused: I want to order the components by next weekend. PSU: Kingwin 850W Lazer Gold...
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- Aug 27, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best E-ATX Case?

Hello group, What is the best E-ATX case? - All aluminum - Motherboard tray that can be taken out - Good fans cooling. Thanks CG :)
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- Aug 25, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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QUESTION: Do I Need A Fan For RAM?

Hi, If I buy this G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-17000CL11Q-16GBXL should I get a fan for it? If so, what fan are you recommending? Thanks CG
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- Aug 21, 2011
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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RECOMMENDATION? - Best Monitor For Gaming?

Hi, my old computer is finished, so I am in the process of building a new system. I will be playing COD3 and BF3, when they come out. Cordially, CG :)
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- Post #3
- Aug 21, 2011
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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RECOMMENDATION? - Best Monitor For Gaming?

Hello group, Is there a few monitors that stand out as the best for computer gaming right now? Would have to be a decent sized screen with 2ms or less speed. Thank you, CG :)
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- Aug 21, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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HELP!!! - Building A New System

Hi, thank you for your questions. I will being running one monitor and one video-card. I cannot give you the resolution yet, depends on what the hardware can do. I am thinking I will downgrade from a GTX580 to a GTX570. One side question, is there a particular monitor or two that standout...
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- Post #13
- Aug 21, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Opinions - lian li pc-z70b

Hello group, Has anyone purchased the LIAN LI PC-Z70B Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case ? Do you know of some good reviews, I am struggling with Google searches to find much. Thank you, CG :)
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- Thread
- Aug 21, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Cases & Cooling

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