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GPU add in

My son has a desktop with an i5-4590 and 8 gb of ddr3. I am looking for some recommendations for a dedicated gpu that will match up well without bottelnecking the system. He is mostly been into xbox1 but has been looking into pc gaming thru Steam. He computer is running Win10 newest build...
- powersmo
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- Dec 14, 2017
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Update for playing Steam games

Hey all. I have a basic i5-4590 box running Win 10 with 8gb of DDR3. My son has asked about getting a video card to install so he can start playing some games on it when he gets kicked off the xbox. I know that the coin "farming" has made things stupid all over again but would appreciate some...
- powersmo
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- Jun 23, 2017
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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GPU recommendation

Appreciate that. I saw today that Jet.com had the 1050 ti 4gb for $115 on sale.
- powersmo
- Post #5
- Nov 26, 2016
- Forum: Displays
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GPU recommendation

Thanks. I had been considering the 950 as well as a 460 and leaning toward 4gb of ram on either. Would there be enough of a difference in performance of the 480 over these options to warrant the increase in costs? Thanks.
- powersmo
- Post #3
- Nov 22, 2016
- Forum: Displays
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GPU recommendation

My son has decided he wants to start playing more games on his computer. He and I are undecided on a video card to install and right now it'd just using the intel 4600 built in. The computer is built using a stock i5-4590 cpu on a Gigabyte Z97-HD3 mb. It's got 8GB of ram on the board and has...
- powersmo
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- Nov 21, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Displays
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Computer issues

thanks, i'll give that a try.
- powersmo
- Post #3
- Jun 23, 2016
- Forum: Motherboards
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Computer issues

I have a Gigabyte Z97-HD3 motherboard in my main desktop and this morning it wouldn't boot properly. The computer would start but there was no splash screen on the monitor and no power to the usb mouse. There was power to the fans so the power supply doesn't seem to the issue. I turned off...
- powersmo
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- Jun 23, 2016
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Motherboards
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Streaming from a pc to tv

Happy Saturday! I have some online tv channels from around the world that I would like to watch on the tv from my computer. These channels are only available on the computer which is the issue with a solution from the team. BTW, I also have a Xbox 360 connected to the tv to play games if that...
- powersmo
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- Jan 16, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Audio Components
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Video card recommendations

Thanks for the recommendation. I also have a second computer that's running a AMD 640 3.0 ghz cpu on a MSI 785GM-P45 mb that has never had a video card installed any thoughts on a card for it as well? This computer has 4gb of ram and runs win 7 home premium.
- powersmo
- Post #3
- Jan 16, 2016
- Forum: Computer Building
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Video card recommendations

Hey folks, got a need for some help. I built a new desktop a few months back and didn't have the cash for the video card at the time. Now I do and need some advice. The computer is a i5-4590 riding on a Gigabyte Z97-HD3 with 8gb of ram and running win10 pro. The plan is to load on some games...
- powersmo
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- Jan 15, 2016
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Computer Building
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cell phones

Hey all, I have a question. Since we all come to Anandtech to search for information on building our on computers, has anyone done the research or actually obtained the parts to build their own iphone or android cell phone? With all the broken and salvage phones around like on Swappa boneyard...
- powersmo
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- Oct 29, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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OTA antenna info

Charmonium, thanks for the input. Looking at antennaweb.org, we are about 60 miles from the towers located in Nashville Tn at an azimuth of about 124 degrees. I had figured I would need a amp in line with the antenna and the tv to boost the signal. Of course, I was also going to try first to...
- powersmo
- Post #3
- Jul 3, 2015
- Forum: Audio Components
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OTA antenna info

Hi everyone. I am looking to cut the cable company out of my monthly bill cycle and have been looking at OTA antennas. I work with a guy that installed 2 Lava 2605 antennas in his daughters house and said that they are working very well picking up tv channels even though she lives out in the...
- powersmo
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- Jul 2, 2015
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Audio Components
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New build question

Great feedback from the team, I appreciate. I had noticed that some of the comments did seem to be user related and not just the board. And as with any computer tech, there will always be one out of ??? that just are broke from the factory. With that I think I will go with the ASRock H97...
- powersmo
- Post #9
- Feb 25, 2015
- Forum: Motherboards
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New build question

Thanks for the input. The AsRoack Z97 looks pretty tempting at just $75. I wish I had a MC nearby but the closest is way out of the way for a sunday afternoon drive.
- powersmo
- Post #4
- Feb 24, 2015
- Forum: Motherboards
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New build question

Ok, putting together a new build for gaming and home computer use. Not really looking to overclock so I got a i-4590 for the cpu. Looking at several website (newegg, tiger, etc) as long as I stick to the -97 series mb's I shouldn't have any issues with working fine. Question is the quality mb...
- powersmo
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- Feb 24, 2015
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Motherboards
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Hope for this router?

Thanks Larry. I did the usual trouble shooting with regards to the cables and reset the router to factory settings. I wonder if it just died from old age like a human. Been used but not abused for going on 3 years. I will try the do loop again though and see if this time it makes a...
- powersmo
- Post #3
- Dec 8, 2014
- Forum: Networking
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Hope for this router?

Hey folks. First time posting in the networking section. This past week my Netgear N600 gigabit router stopped passing the signal from the surfboard modem to the desktop. I was able to connect fine from the modem straight however. Picked up a new router and it works fine. But I was...
- powersmo
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- Dec 6, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Networking
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tiger direct combo

heh all. just saw this combo deal on tiger and was wondering what the folks here would think about this for a gaming and general use pc. what would be the constraints and would it need upgrades? Item#: B69-1750 | Model#: BX80646I54670K Bundle
- powersmo
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- Feb 5, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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HP laptops

you'd be surprised with the presence of some agents. most are great to work with and many have actually moved to using ipads when presenting to customers due to the ability to digitally send and sign contracts on them. that being said, several in the office have moved to the g series lenovo due...
- powersmo
- Post #17
- Dec 7, 2013
- Forum: Laptops
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HP laptops

thanks for the responses. i agree with the idea of professional appearance. i did have someone mention the sale at the microsoft website for the gateway nv570p10u with a touchscreen. anyone actually have this or another bought thru ms?
- powersmo
- Post #13
- Dec 6, 2013
- Forum: Laptops
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HP laptops

Morning all! I have been looking at laptops for the real estate office I work at now for the agents. One we can get for a decent price is the HP 2000-2d68NR model. It has the i3 3110M 2.4 gh chip installed with 4GB or ram and 500 GB HHD. For $429 out the door is this a worthwhile buy or one...
- powersmo
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- Dec 4, 2013
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Laptops
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Need a work laptop

Hey all. The wife is taking a job as a Real Estate agent and it is common practice to provide your own laptop. So, there won't be much gaming going on but the need for the usual office software, access to the MLS systems with photos etc as well as email, internet etc. Lenovo seems to have...
- powersmo
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- Aug 11, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Laptops
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New family computer review

Thanks guys, I think I will stick with the Pro4. With the USB 3.0 ports, I can fully use the external drive with 3.0 USB my wife saves her pictures on.
- powersmo
- Post #19
- Aug 5, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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New family computer review

frozentundra123456, appreciate the thought on the OS. Going to use the W7 Home copy I got recently to push the words. As for monitor, its an Asus 21 widescreen with 1080p capability. Colors are good and extremely clear. Agree with you on the COD 4 MW. The franchise went way down after that...
- powersmo
- Post #15
- Aug 4, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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New family computer review

Insert_Nickname, I did see that board in a write-up on Toms I think it was and it was rated pretty well. Will definitely consider this one. Torn Mind, thanks for the thoughts on the MB. Even with the old graphics of the COD franchise (original few), they are still fun to play.
- powersmo
- Post #12
- Aug 4, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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New family computer review

VirtualLarry, the current MB is an MSI 785GM-P45. It has worked without any issues at all though it never has been OC'd. The onboard video is the Radeon HD 4200. With just the 4 GB of ram it has served the family well over the last 2 years or so.
- powersmo
- Post #9
- Aug 4, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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New family computer review

mfenn, thank you for the rec, I just figured the 320 would be good since it was already prep'd and a 7200 rpm disk. nickf77, my son and I had been playing the older COD series on a AII 640 with 4 GB of RAM. Didn't play bad but we weren't trying to play at max either especially with using the...
- powersmo
- Post #7
- Aug 3, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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New family computer review

thanks for the recommendation on the RAM. I had missed the v-rating. As for the HHD, I have a reformatted 320GB WD Cavier that I planned on using. It is a 7200 rpm unit so I thought would be good for what we planned on for the useage.
- powersmo
- Post #3
- Aug 3, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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New family computer review

Hey folks. Would like your opinion on this build. Am looking to put together a cheap family computer than can be used for school work (kids in middle school), email, watching movies thru netflix or dvd, and playing some older games. The games would mostly be my son playing minecraft and the...
- powersmo
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- Aug 3, 2013
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Computer Building
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external storage

Wow! A great deal but unfortunately, I don't nor do I live near one. Have to keep an eye on the sales online and see what happens. Thanks all!
- powersmo
- Post #10
- Apr 27, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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external storage

Appreciate the heads up on the sleeping issue. I would mainly being using the hhd for backing up and possible transfer of the family stuff that would be an archive. I had thought about a homebrew NAS but that seems way too much.
- powersmo
- Post #8
- Apr 25, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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external storage

Thanks for the information. Is the problem with going to sleep an occasional event or chronic?
- powersmo
- Post #5
- Apr 24, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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external storage

Hello all. Looking to back up a large amount of family pics, home video, work docs etc. I have been going thru the past posts here and there seems to be a number of options that have been popular over the last couple years. I noticed that the walmart locally had a WD My Passport 1TB for 79$...
- powersmo
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- Apr 23, 2013
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Wii internet connection

For those that have already made their Wii connection to the intenet, did you use the Wii USB to RJ45 device from the NDS corp or another device? There seem to be several on the market. Also how have your experiences been with Netflix/ Hulu and doing email on the Wii with streaming? Thanks in...
- powersmo
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- Mar 17, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Console Gaming
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Firefox help needed

Thanks. I have been trying to ditch IE altogether since it has caused me some recent virus headaches. Still living that dream to a small extent. Have a good day.
- powersmo
- Post #3
- Jan 8, 2012
- Forum: Windows
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Firefox help needed

I saved my IE favorites from my work computer on a cd-r and want to transfer them to my new Win7 home computer in Firefox. I have hundreds of folders with hundreds of weblinks. Firefox wants me to individually transfer them and that will take forever. Any suggestions for an easier way to do...
- powersmo
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- Jan 7, 2012
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows
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Computer speakers

Thanks. I will be getting the logitechs.
- powersmo
- Post #4
- Sep 12, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computer speakers

Building a new rig and am looking for recommendations on a new set of 2.1 or 5.1 speakers for the setup. Will be doing some light gaming and mid to loud music playing. Appreciate the advice.
- powersmo
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- Sep 4, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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A/V Inputs

Thanks good ideas!
- powersmo
- Post #4
- Dec 21, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components

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