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Question New Build I7-10700

Thanks for the reply, I'll update the SSD. I need wifi for this PC as the room it's going in does not have a wired connection. So I figured I'd get onboard wifi vs PCI unless the latter perform better? Thank you for the case recommendation as well.
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- Post #3
- Apr 12, 2021
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question New Build I7-10700

Hi, I'm looking to build a new computer after 10 years of running i7-920. It will be primarily used for home office with Dual monitor setup 1920X1080. I also would like to edit some home videos using sony vegas from time to time. I have no intention of gaming on this so did not use a graphics...
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- Apr 11, 2021
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question Wireless Extender or Wireless Adapter?

Thanks for your help everyone.
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- Post #6
- Mar 29, 2020
- Forum: Networking
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Question Wireless Extender or Wireless Adapter?

I have a desktop computer built in 2011 that uses to be hard wired and have internet in my old home. However the new house does not have ethernet connections in the room I'm placing the computer. Do you guys recommend I purchase a wifi extender with Ethernet port or purchase a wifi adapter for...
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- Mar 23, 2020
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Networking
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Recommend a Video Card Budget ~300cdn

Not really planning on overclocking that cpu by too much. It's a pc the entire family uses. Don't really want to start tweaking settings at this point of the cpu stage. Planning on doing a new build later on this year for a gaming rig. I have Corsair HX650 atm for my 4850. Heatsink is Cooler...
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- Post #3
- Jun 21, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Recommend a Video Card Budget ~300cdn

CPU: i7-920 @ stock w/ Cooler Master Hyper 212+ Ram: 6gb PSU: Corsair HX650 Monitor: 1920X1080 Games Interested in Playing - watch dogs - gta - battlefield - call of duty And mostly other FPS that come out for PC. I am not the pickiest when it comes to graphics. Anything that is playable...
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- Jun 21, 2014
- Replies: 3
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Need Help: Haswell temps higher idle than under load

Nevermind guys. I apologize for this thread. Please delete if possible. I updated my version of coretemp to the latest one and now see correct temps. The idle is at 31 degrees. Thank You.
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- Post #4
- Jun 18, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need Help: Haswell temps higher idle than under load

I disabled smart fan in motherboard bios and still the same thing. This is weird because temps should generally be lower when idle, not higher. Need your guys' advice to what action to take here. Thank You.
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- Post #3
- Jun 18, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need Help: Haswell temps higher idle than under load

Hi guys, I recently did a build i5-4430 and I am experiencing a problem. The temps under idle are higher than load. I am using the stock Intel cooler. I have attached photos to better show what I am trying say. Does anyone know what the cause is and how I could fix it?
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- Jun 18, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Thanks everyone, I ordered!

Congrats bud. But please look into this before you open your PSU. I am also in a similar position and was surprised to find out that Haswell requires special PSUs.
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- Post #3
- Jun 14, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need advice for a new build

mfenn, appreciate all the help. However, I went to order today locally at NCIX. The manager rightly advised me not to get Corsair CX500M because it is not yet validated to work with Haswell. I looked up on the internet after I came home and found this link from corsair showing the same thing. So...
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- Post #10
- Jun 14, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need advice for a new build

Hey mfenn, great to have your insight. Would it be possible to just choose audio to one device at a time? For example, choose the TV as the playback device? I do not need simultaneous audio...just need simultaneous video.
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- Post #6
- Jun 11, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need advice for a new build

CPU $195 Intel Core i5-4430 MOBO $105 GIGABYTE GA-H87-D3H LGA 1150 Intel H87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard SSD $160 Samsung 840 Series 250GB SSD PSU $65 Corsair CX500M RAM $70 Mushkin Enhanced STEALTH 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory...
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- Post #5
- Jun 11, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need advice for a new build

Thanks for replying Lehtv. Just a couple of corrections from my end. The PC will not just only be connecting to the TV. Instead it will be running in dual monitor mode with the TV acting as the 2nd monitor. I would like do that because if person A is just watching a movie then person B should...
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- Post #3
- Jun 10, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need advice for a new build

I am planning on building a computer for my brother. He was actually thinking of getting a Samsung all in one. But I think we're going to go for the build route instead due to easily be able to repair and maintain the PC ourselves. Plus I think there is more bang for the buck in building on your...
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- Jun 10, 2013
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Computer Building
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Doing a midrange build for a friend. Please Help.

1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. A) Mainly to watch movies (including blu-rays), browse (Facebook, Youtube, Banking, etc.) No real hardcore gaming that I am aware of. But maybe if it is possible because there is a 8 year old in the house as...
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- Dec 27, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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PS2 Keyboards?

Thanks a lot. Forgot to utilize the great interface of the egg site. Thank You.
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- Post #3
- Nov 1, 2012
- Forum: Keyboards
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PS2 Keyboards?

Do they still make them? I had a scary situation where I could not boot into my PC because of a power failure. So I had to go get one from a friend. I was very lucky a friend had one. I would like to avoid this situation in the future. Are there any cheap ps2 keyboards available? I would like...
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- Nov 1, 2012
- Replies: 30
- Forum: Keyboards
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Is this a good Dell deal?

Thanks for the reassurance Blain. I thought it was a good deal too. I don't think I could do a better build if I shopped for the parts on their behalf for $400. I recommended it to both of my friends. Now it's up to them. Lol. Thanks for the reply again.
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- Post #3
- Apr 19, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is this a good Dell deal?

http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=ca&CS=cabsdt1&l=en&OC=DT_V260_DOD4_E Is this a good deal for $399? The computer is just going to be used mainly for web browsing(email, facebook, youtube, etc). Or could I get a better build if I built it myself for less than $500...
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- Apr 19, 2012
- Replies: 6
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HTPC Software Setup?

Assassin has very good information on the subject. Been doing lots of reading over at AVS. Never knew so much info existed over there.
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- Post #22
- Mar 25, 2012
- Forum: Windows
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HTPC Software Setup?

Any recommended tutorials guys? Basically trying to get this thing going to where anyone in the house can use it. Will pickup a remote as well. For now I just navigate to the folders and play them manually. But something with a nice look and easy to navigate would be nice. Thanks.
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- Post #8
- Mar 21, 2012
- Forum: Windows
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HTPC Software Setup?

What are you guys using on your htpc? Any particular configurations? I am just using my old PC and have it connected to the network. But what software should I install to make it feel for like a htpc? WM7+ Media Browser? SageTV? XBMC? Any particular setups/configurations you guys can...
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- Mar 20, 2012
- Replies: 32
- Forum: Windows
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Advice on a Gaming PC Build

Take a look at corsair hx 650. Usually can be had for $90-$100 when on sale. Currently $110 at NCIX and DirectCanada. You have the room to fit it in your budget. At the end of the day, get the parts that will make you feel safe/happy. I can tell you that lehtv's recommendation is good and many...
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- Post #22
- Mar 13, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Advice on a Gaming PC Build

In that price range, you might want to look at Antec TP New-550 and Corsair HX650. Corsair is fully modular and Antec is a hybird that only has main wires already attached. This really helps when doing cable management. I personally would not buy a PSU today unless it was modular. Otherwise...
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- Post #19
- Mar 13, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Advice on a Gaming PC Build

Where do you live? If you have any of the these vendors near your house, just take your parts list with the lowest prices from authorized dealers and price match it. TigerDirect, NCIX, Canada Computers, and most businesses today have price match policies. Order everything from one place that...
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- Post #8
- Mar 7, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best free office suite?

I use OpenOffice on a Ubuntu laptop I have. I find it just as good as MS office. Need to install a few plugins though for certain things.
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- Post #6
- Mar 3, 2012
- Forum: Windows
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Need help with a $600 non-gaming Build - Please Critique Proposed Build

Definitely looked at it. I just prefer the ATX form over microATX. That was the only reason I changed it to the Asus board. I looked for similar features to the Gigabyte. Is there anything else that you found wrong? Really need some feedback. Any good PSUs that are modular under 500w and also...
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- Post #18
- Mar 3, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is NewEgg still the "king"?

Yea they pretty much are. If not for buying but for basically looking up anything you want. You don't have to buy from them. Take advantage of price match policies your local stores may offer. Some even offer a extra 10% off the difference in pricing. Also makes it easy to return stuff if needed.
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- Post #2
- Mar 2, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Do you use a PCI-e x1 slot?

I bought a video capture card (hdmi) that I use it for.
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- Post #23
- Mar 2, 2012
- Forum: Motherboards
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PC upgrades for SWTOR

i7-920 can still kick ass. Do you have it overclocked or at default?
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- Post #2
- Mar 2, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need help with a $600 non-gaming Build - Please Critique Proposed Build

ASUS P8Z68-V LX $126 -- It has VGA, DVI, and HDMI. All sata/usb requirements would be met also. Intel Core i3-2100 or i3-2120 124.99 or 129.99 ----> Any difference other than the default clock rate? Might as well get the cheaper one and tweak the bios a little :) G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBSR...
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- Post #16
- Mar 2, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need help with a $600 non-gaming Build - Please Critique Proposed Build

This is the chart I was referring to. It has it in tier 5. I don't know what that is worth but was just checking up. If you guys say it is good, then it is good...I trust you fellas. I literally didn't read anything computer component related for over a year now so I know very little about these...
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- Post #14
- Mar 2, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need help with a $600 non-gaming Build - Please Critique Proposed Build

I think what you guys are saying is making sense. I am currently in class but will whip up a i3-2120 build for you to critique. Sorry for downplaying ASRock, I just have never had a problem with Asus or Gigabye so want to remain loyal when I am treated good. PS: Is the crucial m4 128gb SSD a...
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- Post #11
- Mar 2, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need help with a $600 non-gaming Build - Please Critique Proposed Build

No i5-2500k will stick because of the quad core. A dual core with hyperthreading isn't really good. I guess the budget has to expand :D I really don't want a AsRock mobo. I don't trust them. Asus or Gigabyte would be fine as I've used them both before and neither has failed me. Sorry I should...
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- Post #3
- Mar 2, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need help with a $600 non-gaming Build - Please Critique Proposed Build

Hi guys, I stopped keeping up with all the latest components because I've been busy with school. A family friend has been asking me to build him a desktop to replace his Pentium 3. The $600 limit is just a guide, it can be expanded if needed. Proposed build so far...
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- Mar 1, 2012
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Computer Building
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I need to learn how to create a website. Please help.

I am currently reading more and more about this. I have seen some sites I visit using this and it would fit my need. Any tutorials you can recommend? I am pretty much just reading the information posted on their site for now.
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- Post #7
- Feb 29, 2012
- Forum: Windows
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I need to learn how to create a website. Please help.

Yea that would be awesome if I could use a template to start off. Any recommendations as to where to look?
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- Post #5
- Feb 24, 2012
- Forum: Windows
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I need to learn how to create a website. Please help.

Yea I will try to do that but I know it will be hard. I have respect for the profession. I am just looking to get something going. What would you recommend to get going for starters? I just need a basic homepage and a forum for now. I will definitely be reading more though as time goes on...
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- Post #3
- Feb 23, 2012
- Forum: Windows
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Best Alternative to Air Cans?

Thanks I'll try finding that locally or somewhere from a Canadian site.
- Dasda
- Post #13
- Feb 23, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building

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