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Upgrade system

If I threw a few hundred more at a new build would I be getting something significantly better than what I already have? If so, what would you say for a $700-$800 budget. Would be about the max I could swing at the moment. To answer other questions I have an Asus 1080p monitor and I’m good with...
- btadler
- Post #4
- Nov 3, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrade system

I have $430 in Amazon Rewards and was thinking I should cash in an upgrade my system. Current setup. Mobo: AsRock Z77 Pro4 CPU: Intel i5 3570k GPU: Radeon 7870 PSU: OCZ 700w HDD: Seagate 1TB SSD: Samsung 120 Mb Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8Gb Ram Was thinking of getting a 1070 or 1080 but...
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- Nov 2, 2017
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Computer Building
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Ethernet Switch Problem

Just for clarification. I currently have a wireless router https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122818 But need something like https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704130 to connect to my whole house wired network? and then I need to turn off the AP...
- btadler
- Post #7
- Oct 6, 2017
- Forum: Networking
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Ethernet Switch Problem

I am getting a crappy wireless signal on my second floor with the router being in the basement so I wanted to move it to the main floor to assist with this. Are you telling me that it is not possible to go directly to a switch from the modem? that doesn't seem to make sense at all.
- btadler
- Post #3
- Oct 5, 2017
- Forum: Networking
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Ethernet Switch Problem

Hello All. First, let me start out by saying that everything works fine as is now but when I try to do what I would like to with my setup it stops working. My house is brand new and I had Cat5e run through the walls to every room. Currently, my cable comes into the basement, runs to my modem...
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- Oct 5, 2017
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Networking
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New gut same case

Hello all. Looking to upgrade my computer guts and was on tech buyer guru and found this build. Total cost: $2,019.00 CPU Intel Core i7-6700K - $357.00 Motherboard Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 - $177.00 Video Card GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FE - $700.00 Memory Corsair 2x8GB...
- btadler
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- Jun 29, 2016
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Ethernet wall port no signal

problem solved. the modem was faulty and the service provider has come to swap it out. thanks for the replies.
- btadler
- Post #5
- Jun 29, 2016
- Forum: Networking
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Ethernet wall port no signal

Hello all. I recently moved into an apartment that provides Internet. Really really slow internet. After much complaining the manager got a new service for our apartment and tied it into the hub area in the main building and ran the new service through the existing cat5 line for our apartment...
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- Jun 27, 2016
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Networking
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Dual Boot Win 7 and 10

created a thread in operating system also mod can close this thread
- btadler
- Post #2
- Oct 16, 2015
- Forum: Windows
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Dual boot win 10 and win 7 Question

I did the free upgrade to win10 and I am fine with it but I was attempting to take some military training classes and they will not run without glitching in anything but Internet Explorer or smoothly (according to the help desk) unless in win7 or vista (yuck). Anyways, I am past my 1 month...
- btadler
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- Oct 16, 2015
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Dual Boot Win 7 and 10

I did the free upgrade to win10 and I am fine with it but I was attempting to take some military training classes and they will not run without glitching in anything but Internet Explorer or smoothly (according to the help desk) unless in win7 or vista (yuck). Anyways, I am past my 1 month...
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- Oct 16, 2015
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows
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Upgrading system

I am starting to think this may be a good idea too. THough I am seriously considering a 500GB SSD in the mean time. You make the rebuild easier if I can just move whole drives with data intact at the time I build a new system.
- btadler
- Post #15
- Aug 20, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which Macbook would be best in college for me?

I would agree with Essence that the university I attend is overwhelmingly mac based both in what the student body cares around to classes and the lab setups. Of course we still have an abundance of Windows PC's on campus, but a large portion of the desktops on campus are macs.
- btadler
- Post #14
- Aug 19, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrading system

Which would require me to buy a new mobo at which point I might as well just build a new system. Total budget for upgrades I would like to stay under $600. I am guessing this will probably get me a decent graphics card and thats about it. But if there are any other suggestions that would be good.
- btadler
- Post #7
- Aug 19, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrading system

I have the CPU overclocked already @4.2 and am using the Hyper 212 EVO heatsink. The SSD is an 840 and no I have not run the program for restoring performance but I definitely will. As far as GPU's go, which would you recommend? Would be willing to spend about $500 for a new one.
- btadler
- Post #3
- Aug 18, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which Macbook would be best in college for me?

I have the Macbook Pro Retina 13 inch and I absolutely love it. Fast and reliable. Have never owned a mac before this one and I am super impressed with it. Good display and thin and light to carry around to my classes. I use it for pretty much everything now except for gaming (which it will do...
- btadler
- Post #8
- Aug 18, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrading system

Greetings. I last built this computer in 2013 and even though it is running fine I have this compulsion to upgrade it. Is there anything I can do to increase performance without doing a complete overhaul? I know I can change out the GPU but any other suggestions would be helpful. Most hardware...
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- Aug 18, 2015
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Computer Building
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Macbook Pro for second monitor?

I suppose you are right that I could just lunch separately on the MBP... Just have to install everything on here... Sometimes I don't think things through properly... Thanks for the advice!
- btadler
- Post #3
- May 21, 2015
- Forum: Displays
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Macbook Pro for second monitor?

Hello All, I am assuming the answer to this is No but I couldn't find any recent threads on this topic but maybe I didn't look hard enough. Anyways, my question is if I can use my Macbook Pro Retina 13" as a second monitor for my Windows 7 computer either through a direct connection to...
- btadler
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- May 21, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Displays
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College Laptop question

My wife along with test driving each laptop at Best Buy convinced me to go with the Macbook Pro Retinal Display laptop instead of any of the ones I originally was looking at. still a super lightweight computer but with everything I could need. Thank you all for your input.
- btadler
- Post #8
- Aug 15, 2014
- Forum: Laptops
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College Laptop question

Copied this thread from computer help. Hoping it gets more views and assistance in the proper thread. I am looking to purchase a new laptop for going back to college as my old laptop weighs about 15 lbs and is rather ancient. I am debating between a few. First let me say that I have never...
- btadler
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- Aug 14, 2014
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Laptops
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College Laptop question

I made a spreadsheet with the differences. What I am really wondering is if anyone else has had an acer laptop. I have used acer for my mobos almost exclusively and have never had any problems with them for desktop builds but the laptops seem to be getting bad reviews and the customer service is...
- btadler
- Post #2
- Aug 14, 2014
- Forum: Laptops
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College Laptop question

I am looking to purchase a new laptop for going back to college as my old laptop weighs about 15 lbs and is rather ancient. I am debating between a few. First let me say that I have never really been a mac guy but the Apple Air is one of my choices mostly due to price being less than the other...
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- Aug 13, 2014
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Laptops
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student laptop needed

I bought the laptop in china when I was stationed in that area so I am not so sure the keyboard can be replaced so easily.
- btadler
- Post #3
- Apr 24, 2014
- Forum: Laptops
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student laptop needed

As the title says I am in need of a laptop for school since for some reason or another half the keys have stopped working on my current one and I am going into finals week. Not a huge deal since I have a nice desktop at home but I do enjoy typing notes in lecture verses writing them. My question...
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- Apr 24, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Laptops
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HTPC Build Help

Was thinking mATX unless you feel an ITX would better suit what I am looking for. I am looking for this to be a stand alone system storage wise so was planning on using 2TB HDD. Found this case and liked the looks of it as far as space goes (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DL4BMRC/...FHTPCbuild.php)...
- btadler
- Post #4
- Dec 6, 2013
- Forum: Home Theater PCs
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HTPC Build Help

Greetings, This will be my first HTPC build. I have built several other gaming PC's but I need help with parts for this HTPC. I am looking for something that will allow me to steam video (Netflix, Hulu, HBOGO, etc.) watch and record TV (not paid cable) rip BluRay or DVD movies to storage so...
- btadler
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- Dec 4, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Home Theater PCs
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3DMark Scores

Dropped OC to 4.2 from 4.4 and big improvement. 3DMark Score 6830.0 Graphics Score 8058.0 Physics Score 6942.0 Combined Score 3153.0
- btadler
- Post #7
- Sep 5, 2013
- Forum: Windows
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3DMark Scores

my i5-3570k is @ 4.4 GHz and HD 7950 at 1150Mhz/1400Mhz (stock 950/1250) I should be wasting your scores. well maybe not wasting them but I should be on par or higher. I have to be bottlenecking somewhere. 3DMark Score 5570.0 Graphics Score 6952.0 Physics Score 4582.0 Combined Score 2571.0
- btadler
- Post #5
- Sep 5, 2013
- Forum: Windows
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3DMark Scores

Firestrike is the newest version of 3D Mark i dont have a version number or anything for you if thats what you are looking for. Ran my system two more times and ran my wifes twice. Mine came out: 1st/2nd 52855/55857 Ice Storm 6142/6244 Cloud Gate 5422/5570 Fire Strike Then my wifes...
- btadler
- Post #3
- Sep 5, 2013
- Forum: Windows
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3DMark Scores

I decided to run 3D Mark today since I haven't in awhile and below are my results. Are these pretty normal for a system with i5-3570k. HD7950, 8 GB RAM? They just seems a little low to me. Thanks for your input. 73710 Ice Storm 9/5/13 5:09:04 PM 2Intel Core i5-3570K Processor AMD Radeon...
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- Sep 5, 2013
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Windows
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Acer Aspire Laptop HDD Died. New Win 7 install needed.

everything installed and up and running thanks for the assisitance
- btadler
- Post #7
- Jul 1, 2013
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Acer Aspire Laptop HDD Died. New Win 7 install needed.

I am not worried about that I have office that I got awhile ago. basically i just want to spend the $50 for a new HDD and not have to buy a new laptop since this one was rather pricey when I purchased it.
- btadler
- Post #6
- Jul 1, 2013
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Acer Aspire Laptop HDD Died. New Win 7 install needed.

Both of my windows 7 are home edition on the laptop and the desktops I built so I think that should be fine. I will give it a shot and let you know how it goes.
- btadler
- Post #4
- Jul 1, 2013
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Acer Aspire Laptop HDD Died. New Win 7 install needed.

My laptop HDD just died. I never received a disk with my laptop but I do have the OEM product key for Win 7 Home edition. I also have two win 7 disks for the desktops that I built myself. Am I able to use these disks in conjunction with the code on my laptop in order to re-install win 7 on my...
- btadler
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- Jun 30, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Home Media Center Build

Hey guys. I am looking for input on an inexpensive way to build a media center for my TV viewing area. Currently my wife and I only use our desktops to stream netflix, Hulu and HBOGo. We recently got rid of cable due to the cost of having it and I was wondering if there is a way to build a small...
- btadler
- Thread
- Apr 2, 2013
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Home Theater PCs
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Radeon 7950 3DMark11 Scores

OCZ 700W PSU. Highly doubt that the PSU is struggling.
- btadler
- Post #16
- Mar 22, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Radeon 7950 3DMark11 Scores

ill check it tomorrow. check back then. Just to make sure I understand what is going on with your card. When you have the built in OC button pushed in your additional OC is stable? and when it is not pushed in at the same clock speed it is unstable? Thanks for the clarification.
- btadler
- Post #14
- Mar 21, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Radeon 7950 3DMark11 Scores

Wow Firestrike destroys my computer. Standard benchmark: http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/8127/3dmarktest2.png On Extreme setting I got a score of 3421 Graphics: 3567 Physics: 8232 Combined: 1568
- btadler
- Post #8
- Mar 21, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Radeon 7950 3DMark11 Scores

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/1411/3dmark11z.jpg That's a screenshot of my scores and MSI Afterburner. Looks pretty consistent to me but maybe I'm missing something. And no I have not.
- btadler
- Post #5
- Mar 21, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards

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