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Weird stain BenQ XL2430T

I would wipe the screen with the proper cleaning pads. If it's still there afterwards then I'd return it for one that isn't haunted.
- Cheepnis
- Post #3
- Jul 26, 2016
- Forum: Displays
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CURED: Displayport (video) + HDMI AV Receiver (sound) = Phantom Monitor Syndrome

Praise Deders, I'm Cured! These forums have never let me down. It took me less than a minute to download and install Dual Monitor Tools (MajorGeeks), and set Alt+Win+D as a hotkey to toggle locking the mouse cursor to the current screen. I will also eventually try lowering screen resolution on...
- Cheepnis
- Post #4
- Jul 12, 2016
- Forum: Audio Components
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CURED: Displayport (video) + HDMI AV Receiver (sound) = Phantom Monitor Syndrome

******** UPDATE ************* Solved by using Dual Monitor Tools to create a hotkey to toggle locking the mouse cursor to the current screen ***************************** I have been using an AV receiver connected to my GPU via HDMI to display 1080p60fps video, and to output 5.1 audio of all...
- Cheepnis
- Thread
- Jul 12, 2016
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Audio Components
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Running a 1080p and 1440p monitor

You could always just change which display is your "main display" in Control Panel>Display>Change Display Settings (Screen Resolution). I believe games will run on your main display by default.
- Cheepnis
- Post #3
- Jul 12, 2016
- Forum: Displays
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What Has Happened To GPU Pricing?

I feel like I missed something. Wasn't the 8GB 480 supposed to start at $230, not $240? wasupwithat
- Cheepnis
- Post #67
- Jul 8, 2016
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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[DEAD]: TigerDirect: $25 off $100 when you use PayPal

Bumping this thread back to the front page. Used this last night to get a 120GB Samsung 840 Evo and a Corsair CS450M 80+ Gold PSU for $75 after MIR. New build is off to a good start! Edit: And her209 is indeed l33t. Wasn't working for me until I read through the end of the thread. Should be...
- Cheepnis
- Post #20
- Nov 30, 2014
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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The Pentium G3258 deals thread

Tried this and got this error: ERROR The promo code VISACHECKOUT cannot be combined with combo deals or gift items attached to products.
- Cheepnis
- Post #4
- Oct 19, 2014
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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i3-4330 Haswell Core i3 CPU $109.97 FS @ TigerDirect.com

http://www.tigerdirect.com/sectors/c...CCODE=VISA2014 $15 off $100 coupon brings it down to $95. make a separate order and use another email address to get another 15off100 if you're buying $100 (before rebates) worth of other stuff as well.
- Cheepnis
- Post #3
- Sep 14, 2014
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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[DEAD]Newegg: Intel G3258 + Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H LGA 1150 HDMI Mobo $83AR

The B85M also has 2 more SATA ports (4xSATA3 + 2xSATA2 vs 2xSATA3 + 2xSATA2) and HDMI. This is exactly the deal I've been waiting for to build my first NAS. In41.
- Cheepnis
- Post #14
- Aug 28, 2014
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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SOLVED: VIA Storage Controller causing occasional stutter (need recs for new one)

Last week, I purchased the Syba linked in my previous post and I have been stutter-free since it arrived. Problem solved for < $13! Thanks to all for the help.
- Cheepnis
- Post #9
- Aug 22, 2014
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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VIA VT6421 Controller causing occasional half-second performance stutters

I have recently determined that this issue is not at all caused by the GTX 670, at least in my case. More troubleshooting has caused me to realize that it was a problem with an old storage controller card (VIA VT6421 chipset) that I had connected to my motherboard. You can read about it in the...
- Cheepnis
- Post #20
- Aug 10, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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SOLVED: VIA Storage Controller causing occasional stutter (need recs for new one)

How about the ASM1061 chipset from ASMedia, as in cards like these?: SYBA SY-PEX40039 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-045-_-Product SIIG SC-SA0L11-S1 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-031-_-Product The Syba costs only $12, while the cheapest card I can find with a marvell...
- Cheepnis
- Post #7
- Aug 10, 2014
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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SOLVED: VIA Storage Controller causing occasional stutter (need recs for new one)

thanks for the info. I have plenty of PCIe and PCI slots open on my motherboard, and I really only need SATA I speeds (7200rpm HDDs), so it doesn't really matter whether the card uses PCIe or not. Though I would prefer PCI. One question about using a PCIe x1 slot for the controller? Would...
- Cheepnis
- Post #6
- Aug 10, 2014
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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SOLVED: VIA Storage Controller causing occasional stutter (need recs for new one)

I looked for drivers for the VIA card and the most recent version is from 2008. So, yeah, I think I'll be looking for a newer one. I'm definitely not changing motherboards since that would be way too expensive, and I already have a pretty decent one. I only have space in my case for two...
- Cheepnis
- Post #3
- Aug 8, 2014
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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SOLVED: VIA Storage Controller causing occasional stutter (need recs for new one)

*******************UPDATE***************************** Problem solved by replacing the VIA controller with a $13 Syba card running the ASMedia 1061 chipet. ******************END UPDATE************************** Hello, I recently ran out of SATA ports on my motherboard, so I...
- Cheepnis
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- Aug 8, 2014
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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VIA VT6421 Controller causing occasional half-second performance stutters

Today I used the PowerMizer Manager from Nvidia to disable the downclocking. Stutters still occurred the same as before. Afterburner's performance monitoring graphs showed nothing unusual (that I could see) during the time of the stutters. So it's not that. I also updated to the most recent...
- Cheepnis
- Post #18
- Aug 5, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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VIA VT6421 Controller causing occasional half-second performance stutters

I have already tested connecting my monitors and receiver through the motherboard DVI and HDMI, and no stutters occurred. This definitely has to do with the gpu. I will monitor the gpu with gpu-z and probably afterburner (if it has the same kind of monitoring program that precisionx has) next...
- Cheepnis
- Post #17
- Aug 3, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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VIA VT6421 Controller causing occasional half-second performance stutters

Below is the full log of latencymon after running for a few hours. It looks like the important part is this: Highest DPC routine execution time (µs): 2520.930345 Driver with highest DPC routine execution time: nvlddmkm.sys - NVIDIA Windows Kernel Mode Driver, Version...
- Cheepnis
- Post #13
- Aug 1, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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VIA VT6421 Controller causing occasional half-second performance stutters

I might try that, but I am skeptical since I performed a clean re-install 3 days ago. ha! Well I set it up so that the cores will never park but that didn't solve my stutter problem. Thanks anyway. Still good info to know.
- Cheepnis
- Post #12
- Aug 1, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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VIA VT6421 Controller causing occasional half-second performance stutters

thanks for the link to that simple guide to unparking. I just checked resource monitor and none of the cores said parked, but I guess they could possibly be being parked at the times of the stutters. I believe I will try disabling parking next. Can you please tell me some of the benefits of...
- Cheepnis
- Post #9
- Aug 1, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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VIA VT6421 Controller causing occasional half-second performance stutters

I'm still kind of a PC noob, and don't know what core parking is.
- Cheepnis
- Post #7
- Aug 1, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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VIA VT6421 Controller causing occasional half-second performance stutters

Ok, now that latencymon has been running for over an hour a stutter must have occurred because the "conclusion" section of the "stats" page has changed from "Your system appears to be suitable for handling real-time audio and other tasks without dropouts" to "Your system appears to be having...
- Cheepnis
- Post #5
- Aug 1, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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VIA VT6421 Controller causing occasional half-second performance stutters

I did not install easy tune 6 this most recent re-install. Since you mentioned mobo utilities I have uninstalled all of the non-essential utilities like 3dpower and a couple others. We'll see if this has an effect. I don't know much about latencymonitor but I have installed it and taken...
- Cheepnis
- Post #4
- Aug 1, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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A10-5800K/A55 motherboard with 3 blue 120mm fans, $119.99 after rebate, free shipping

Looks like grandma's getting a faster PC! I've been waiting for a deal like this for a few months. in41.
- Cheepnis
- Post #5
- Aug 1, 2014
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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VIA VT6421 Controller causing occasional half-second performance stutters

******************************UPDATE************************************* I have since determined that this stuttering issue has nothing to do with my GTX 670, but rather, is caused by an old expansion card I had connected to my motherboard to add a couple extra SATA ports for the use of...
- Cheepnis
- Thread
- Aug 1, 2014
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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60-$90 GPU help. Is this a good deal?

Ok. Now I see. That 258W was the max draw from the whole system. I got a little confused by those reviews, I guess. If running heaven on a system with a 7970 doesn't use more than 400W then I'm done worrying about my PSU:) And, Yes you are correct that 650 TI definitely outperforms the...
- Cheepnis
- Post #23
- Feb 11, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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60-$90 GPU help. Is this a good deal?

That's what I thought (RE: the PSUs). BTW, it was two reviews that I can remember. Both said that the 5770 killed thier PSUs (one a 450W, the other might have been 500). Both reviewers said that, after replacing with a 750W, everything worked perfectly again. From what I've read, the max power...
- Cheepnis
- Post #20
- Feb 11, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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60-$90 GPU help. Is this a good deal?

Just popped back in to say that I think I will be getting the 7770 after all. Found one for $90 AR: MSI R7770-2PMD1GD5/OC http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-14127664-L08D EDIT: to get final price of $90 AR, use promo code "EMCXVXM44" Thank you all so much for the help.
- Cheepnis
- Post #18
- Feb 11, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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60-$90 GPU help. Is this a good deal?

And how about the 430W PSU for a 5770 and i3-3220? AFAIK the 3220 only uses 55W, and the 5770 uses around 100-120W. Is that correct? I should be fine right? The reason I ask is because I have read a few reviews that said that the 5770 burned out a 450W PSU.
- Cheepnis
- Post #12
- Feb 10, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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60-$90 GPU help. Is this a good deal?

I don't have access to the FS/Trade thread. The problem with the 7770 is that I'm no longer confident that I can acquire one within my budget. I am also looking at the HD 6850, but I don't really know where else to look other than ebay. The 7750 looks to be slightly less powerful than the...
- Cheepnis
- Post #11
- Feb 10, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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60-$90 GPU help. Is this a good deal?

price considerations may push me to the 5770. If that is the case, would a 430W PSU be adequate?
- Cheepnis
- Post #9
- Feb 10, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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60-$90 GPU help. Is this a good deal?

If I go with the 5770, do I have to worry at all about my Corsair 430W 80+ Bronze PSU not being adequate?
- Cheepnis
- Post #7
- Feb 10, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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60-$90 GPU help. Is this a good deal?

Thanks. I knew something was too good to be true here. Anandtech Bench is now bookmarked! Looks like I'll be leaning towards the 5770 if I can get a decent one for ~ $60. I'm open to other suggestions though.
- Cheepnis
- Post #4
- Feb 10, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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60-$90 GPU help. Is this a good deal?

*** UPDATE *** Found: MSI HD 7770 ($90 AR): MSI R7770-2PMD1GD5/OC http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-14127664-L08D I think I'll just go with this^ CPU: i3-3220 Mobo: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP PSU: CX430 430W I could use some help comparing GPU options for the above system. Basically, I'm...
- Cheepnis
- Thread
- Feb 10, 2013
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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New Build for my Dad. Need CPU & Mobo

It looks like DVI-A. Will that be compatible with the dual link DVIs coming out of the 5770? I have been reading reviews for a few of these motherboards, like the AsRock H77M http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157303 where a number of people seem to be having RAM compatibility...
- Cheepnis
- Post #30
- Feb 9, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Build for my Dad. Need CPU & Mobo

Will this DVI->VGA adapter solve my VGA issue so that I can get whichever card I choose? DVI-A Dual Link Male to HD15(VGA) Female Adapter (Gold Plated) http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10419&cs_id=1041903&p_id=2396&seq=1&format=2
- Cheepnis
- Post #28
- Feb 8, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Build for my Dad. Need CPU & Mobo

What do you guys think of this Sapphire AMD ATI Radeon HD 5770 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM PCI-E video card http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261166020964&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en on ebay that ends in 15 minutes? should I bid $58 for this thing? EDIT: Upon...
- Cheepnis
- Post #25
- Feb 8, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Build for my Dad. Need CPU & Mobo

Thats exactly what I'm looking for. I'll be comparing CPUs for the next hour
- Cheepnis
- Post #24
- Feb 8, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Build for my Dad. Need CPU & Mobo

Thank you for the Mobo rec. Looks to be as good as the ASRock H77M ($70) with 8GB of decent, low profile RAm. Plus it is ATX form factor, which I think I prefer. I may go with that one, but I already have 16GB of RAM in my PC (lol, I know) so I can definitely spare a couple sticks from my rig...
- Cheepnis
- Post #23
- Feb 8, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Build for my Dad. Need CPU & Mobo

that motherboard looks perfect for what I need. Thank you for taking the time to help me save $20. ASRock H77M http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157303 As for the CPU, I just want to go up a level above the G1610. It might not be the best bang for my buck, but its mostly a gift, so...
- Cheepnis
- Post #20
- Feb 8, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building

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