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    Mayflower ARC vs AUDIOTRAK Prodigy CUBE?

    I'm looking for a new USB DAC to use with my LSR305's that has a microphone input. I was about to order the Mayflower ARC when I came across this much cheaper no name Korean unit, the AUDIOTRAK Prodigy CUBE. Specs look halfway decent. I'll rarely use the headphone jack so that's not much of a...
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    Phone recommendation for older parents?

    My parents want to get the T Mobile unlimited 55+ plan. Trying to be the good son, I'm looking for a pair of decent yet economical unlocked Android phones. Both parents are in their early to mid 60's, and neither can tell their ass from a hole in the ground when it comes to technology. This...
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    DEMCiflex magnetic filter on aluminum?

    Is there a good way to get a DEMCiflex magnetic filter to stick to an aluminum case? I've got two 92mm intake fans on the under side of a case, and a dual 92mm DEMCiflex filter on order. I thought about sourcing some thin steel tape, and trimming it to the dimensions of the perimeter of the...
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    Alienware AW3418DW 34" Ultrawide

    Dell is now taking orders for the AW3418DW, and at $1,500 is pretty steep. However, since Acer seems to have abandoned the X34P, this one is the next best thing. I've heard Dell is much better when it comes to back light bleed compared to Acer and Asus. Is there any truth to this? If so, I'll...
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    What causes this effect?

    What causes this red/blue effect around the guys head, the thing on the wall to the left of him, and the plant. The whole picture really. I first noticed this in Unreal Engine 4 tech demos, and now Mass Effect: Andromeda. It's annoying as hell, and reminds me of the old anaglyph 3D glasses.
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    AOC Agon AG352UCG

    This monitor is now up for pre-order on Amazon, and as much as I want to get an ultrawide, I have some hesitations about pulling the trigger on this particular model. For those with VA panel experience, would I notice going from 144hz IPS to 100hz VA? How drastic of a change would that be?
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    New Rift, need help

    I set up my Rift a couple of days ago, and everything went went fine. I played Lucky's Tale for a little bit, but haven't had a chance to use the Rift again till now. All of the sudden I'm having a few issues. For some reason everything is zoomed in. The Oculus home page, and every game I...
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    Air cooler for 6800K at 4 GHz?

    Everything I read says you need to water cool the 6800K if you plan on overclocking, and the consensus seems to be starting at the 4 GHz mark. Is there an air cooler that's up to the challenge?
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    Single monitor Simultaneous Multi-Projection?

    Is single monitor Simultaneous Multi-Projection a thing? If so, could it be used to eliminate the fisheye effect seen with high FOV in games?
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    Building a DAW for a friend, need parts critique

    A musician friend of mine asked me to build him a digital audio workstation. Having never built a computer specifically for this purpose, this is what I've come up with so far. Intel Core i7-6700K, EVGA GeForce GTX 950, Thermaltake Suppressor F31 - System Build - PCPartPicker Anything I...
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    Dell outlet experience?

    Id like to hear peoples experience with Dell outlet, good or bad. About a month ago I bought a certified refurbished XPS 15 9550. The one they sent me had a bad screen, and the replacement they sent had a loud coil whine. I had enough at that point, and just asked for a refund. I was not...
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    My Titan X started on fire!

    So there I was trying to enjoy some Fallout 4 when all of the sudden my computer shuts off. It turns itself back on a couple of seconds later, and I hear a pop. I look over at my case and through my side window I see a flame shoot up from my Titan X. I immediately kill the power, and proceed...
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    Surge protector question

    Would plugging this power strip into this surge protector pose any problems? I'd be powering the system in my sig off of it.
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    Suggest me a new router

    My D-Link DGL-4100 finally died after 8 years, so I'm looking for a good replacement. Can someone recommend me a good gigabit router with at least four LAN ports? Ideally I'd like a wired router, but they seem to not be made for the consumer market anymore. If I have to go wireless, I don't...
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    Simulated surroud for USB DAC's?

    My TEAC UD-H01 and JBL LSR305 combo sound great for music, but fall a little flat for gaming. Are there any programs that add DSP effects or simulated surround for use with USB DAC's?
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    55" LG 55EG9100 1080p Curved Smart OLED 3D HDTV for $1699.99 TODAY ONLY

    eBay Deal of the Day Nice price on a just released OLED http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-55EG9100-55-Inch-Full-HD-1080p-Curved-OLED-TV-w-webOS-2-0-3D/331664663535?hash=item4d38c123ef
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    Question for 55EC9300 owners

    For console gaming and movie watching, is it worth replacing my 2011 LG Plasma for the 55EC9300? Will the pros be enough to outweigh the cost, or should I keep using the plasma till it dies?
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    HTPC vs Shield Android TV

    What would be the easiest, least hassle way of playing PC games on my TV. I was considering building an HTPC, but now I like the idea of streaming my games using the upcoming Shield Android TV. Any ideas/thoughts on this?
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    Anyone go back to 1440P from 4K?

    Has anyone here gone from 4K back down to 1440P (or lower)? If so, I'd like to hear your story why.
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    Keep 970 SLI or get 980 for 4K G-Sync?

    Would it be wise to return my two 970's and get a single 980 for gaming on a 4K G-Sync monitor?
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    JBL LSR305 hiss

    I recently purchased a pair of JBL LSR305's, and have them connected to my Soundblaster Z with a TRS to 3.5mm cable. When the speakers are at idle there is a audible hiss coming from both of them. From my limited understanding would, would a external sound card with balanced XLR outputs fix...
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    Anyone with experience selling on Amazon?

    So I upgraded my CPU (and mobo) recently which left me with a perfect, and working 2600K sitting there doing nothing. I should have just sold it here, but no, I listed it on Amazon. I've sold there before without a hassle, but not this time. It was delivered to the buyer today, and just a...
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    New monitors, will this cable work?

    I picked up a pair of JBL LSR305's, and need to know if this cable will work with them and my Sound Blaster Z. Both inputs on the monitors (XLR and TRS) are balanced, so I'm not sure if that matters or not...
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    Catleap Q270 DOA, help with the broken english

    I bought a "Perfect Pixel Yamakasi Catleap Q270 2B Extreme OC", and it's DOA. Long story short I emailed the seller "green-sum", and after 3 days he replied with this. What does he mean when he says "write your eBay username on the shipping invoice, and let us know the tracking numbers"...
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    Cancelled FPS, anyone remember the name?

    Does anyone remember the name of the cancelled FPS that was set in different time periods? I remember it having a lot of historic and modern guns, and was supposed to be extremely accurate. They released a couple of preview videos, but that's all I can really remember. I believe it was around...
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    Speaker question

    This might be the wrong forum for this question, but how would the Polk Audio TSi100 and a T-amp sound vs. my M-Audio AV40's?
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    Recommend me a USB Amp/DAC

    I'm new to USB Amps and DAC's, and would like to get one to replace my dead PCIe Titanium HD. I use my M-Audio AV 40's almost exclusively, and rarely use my headphones (Grado SR80i). I will probably upgrade the AV 40's to something better, but they are what I have to deal with for the time...
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    Interesting problem

    I've had the monitor and (most of) the computer in my signature working fine together for the last two years. I just built a 2nd PC, and hooked it up to the monitors 2nd DVI input. Long story short, through some troubleshooting I found out that the monitor lets a small amount of electricity to...
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    Will a Sempron 145 work with this board?

    I've got this board laying around that I'd like to use for a mining rig. Biostar doesn't list it as supported, but do you think it would work anyway? http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/introduction.php?S_ID=395
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    Am I screwed?

    I'm having a difficult time trying to remove an H50 bracket from the underside of the CPU socket because of the double sided foam sticky pads. I foolishly tried cutting through the foam with an x-acto knife, and what appears to be the smallest resistor I've ever seen fell off. I can't tell...
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    Card configuration bad idea?

    Would a 780 Ti and two 7950's all next to each other (no spaces) overheat in my Cosair 650D? I'd be using the 7950's to mine, and the 780 Ti for gaming and mining when not gaming. The 650D has a side 200mm fan, and the middle HDD cage removed, but is otherwise stock. P.S. The two 7950's are...
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    Is it safe to swap out a 3ware card?

    I've got a server with two 4 drive RAID 5 arrays, and the drive in Port 0 shows up "DEVICE ERROR" in 3DM2. I've replaced the drive in that port with a new one and it still shows "DEVICE ERROR". The RAID controller is a 3ware 9650se-8lpml. I have a spare laying around. Is it safe to swap them...
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    XFX 280x Black Edition any good?

    Never mind. Delete this thread.
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    Refurbished HP ZR2740w 27" WQHD LED-backlit IPS - $349.99

    HP ZR2740w 27" WQHD LED-backlit IPS Monitor with DisplayPort, Dual-Link DVI & 4-Port USB Hub - $349.99 Refurbished http://sellout.woot.com/offers/hp-27-wqhd-led-ips-monitor
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    Is my soundcard dead?

    I installed a refurb Creative X-Fi Titanium HD almost two years ago, and it worked great until two days ago. I booted up my PC and there was no audio. Cutting right to the chase, uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers brought it back. Worked fine yesterday, but again today no sound...
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    760 SLI or single 780?

    I game at 1440p and currently have two 1.5GB 580's. Performance is still pretty good for the most part, but I'm considering upgrading to two 4GB 760's, or a single 780. Lower power consumption and heat are a big reason why. Any opinions?
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    Help determing failed drive on 3ware card

    I'm trying to help someone over email figure out which of the two drives in a mirrored array is the bad one. Their controlled by a 3ware 9650SE-2LP in a server chassis. I know that Port 0 is the drive on the left, and Port 1 is on the right when looking at the front of the server, but I don't...
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    FS: Mixed bag of PC parts sale

    Heat: http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=63631 I will only take Paypal non CC payments. Shipping is included in price Will ship to CONUS only ALL ITEMS IN THIS THREAD ARE AS-IS Items will be added in the future. Please check back often. Please read the descriptions carefully so as to...
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    New 2600K build crashes in SLI

    I just built the rig in my signature. I've got it all set up except for OC'ing, but I decided to try out some gaming first. I started up some Serious Sam 3 in SLI, (first time playing it) and after about 10 minutes the PC just shutdown completely like it lost power, and then rebooted a few...
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