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I guess this is the right place? Is there a VR thread around anywhere? I checked games and here and didn't see one. I haven't kept up with VR over the past few years and I just want to see where things currently stand. There is a new X-Wing game coming out which is supposed to have VR support and that's 100% my jam.
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Puddin posted:There certainly is! Amazing thank you! Time to blow some cash! 
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Jun 15, 2020 11:56
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disaster pastor posted:Obviously, an extension cord is not an option. Why? They aren't pulling that much power. I'd probably just use a power strip and plug that into the UPS  Also I'm kinda confused as to why they couldn't reach the UPS... aren't they already plugged into the wall?
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Jun 16, 2020 15:00
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disaster pastor posted:They're plugged into a power strip right now. My understanding is plugging in an extension cord/power strip/surge protector/anything with multiple outlets risks making the UPS malfunction or suffer damage. I've always been told never to chain together any kind of multi-outlet solutions. IMO if you are just plugging those two things into the UPS I don't see the issue as they are both pretty low draw. Like I wouldn't string my PC / Router / Whatever to one UPS outlet but like a modem and router shouldn't be an issue. If you were really worried about it you could just get two short pigtails. like these https://www.amazon.com/ClearMax-PWR...s%2C203&sr=8-16
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Jun 16, 2020 15:22
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I asked this in the VR thread but I kinda wanted to get any other opinions on it. Right now I have an i7 8700k running a 1080Ti and 16gigs of ram. Is it really worth it to bump that up to 32gigs? Ram doesn't seem terribly expensive but if I'm really not going to get anything out of it I'm not sure I'd do it. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
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Jun 18, 2020 06:38
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Statutory Ape posted:are you running low on memory running the things you want to run? Yeah thanks. I checked my task manager while gaming and it said I’m only using 63% so I guess I’m good! Thanks for the replies.
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Jun 18, 2020 19:47
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SwissArmyDruid posted:I need a way to deal with M.2 devices that isn't plugging them into the (only) M.2 slot on my laptop. Yes please! I feel your frustration.
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Jul 7, 2020 05:52
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I feel like this might be a dumb question but these things drive (ha) me crazy. Can anyone recommend me a good enclosure for this thing?  I was doing some research and it seems like not all of the USB c enclosures for these things work worth a drat. I pulled this from a laptop my dad gave me that was Completely dead so I figured I might as well put this into something and maybe use it as a speedy flash drive.
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Jul 15, 2020 08:20
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Rexxed posted:So the relevant thing is that it is NOT an NVMe drive. If it was you'd be spending a lot more. Since it's a SATA drive with an M.2 connector you can use something like this: Thank you! OK yeah looking at the pictures of the keys.... jesus that is why I couldn't figure it out. I guess USB-C doesn't matter much vs USB 3.0?
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Jul 15, 2020 09:25
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Rexxed posted:It's a whole can of worms since USB-C is a connector and USB 3 is both a connector and a (bunch of) protocol, but you shouldn't have speed problems with a SATA SSD and USB 3.0. There are USB-C ones available if you prefer that connector. Ah ok I understand what you mean. I guess it shouldn't matter then really I'll just get the first one you linked. Thanks again! Now instead of this thing laying around on my desk it will be laying around on my desk in a case!
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Jul 15, 2020 09:36
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Dumb RAM question. Right now I have 16GB of ram and saw a decent deal on another 16gb but I'm not 100% sure it would play nicely with my current stuff. This is the ram I have now,   And this is the stuff I wanna add,  Would there be any issues getting this?
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Jul 19, 2020 04:20
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Hipster_Doofus posted:Are each of those sticks all a different brand/model? The two I have now are the same brand but the new ones I'd be adding are different.
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Jul 19, 2020 05:02
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Hipster_Doofus posted:Yeah ok I can cut/paste and edit a little from the last time I answered this: Ok thanks! Hopefully it works lol. It’s not that expensive so if I need to return it then it’s not a huge deal. Thanks!
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Jul 19, 2020 05:17
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VelociBacon posted:I just went through all this but with win10. The Xbox 1 controllers that you can buy these days are all BT compatible (even the 'wired' ones) and I think they work with any BT device? You'd just need a BT Pci-e card I'd think. a cheap BT usb dongle would work too.
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Jul 24, 2020 05:49
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Why do you need an actively powered enclosure?
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Jul 28, 2020 02:17
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Ghost Leviathan posted:So apparently Logitech's quality control has absolutely poo poo the bed in the last couple years or so, and I'm probably going to be returning the second set of speakers in a row. Where should I be looking for some modestly priced, reliable computer speakers? What's your price range? You could always get an external amp and a decent set of bookshelf speakers.
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Jul 28, 2020 10:00
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Is there a reason to hook a monitor up via display port vs using the HDMI port?
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Aug 2, 2020 20:10
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phosdex posted:If you have a gsync monitor, then you have to use display port for it to work. Or I guess if you wanted to use the daisy chain feature of DP that I've only seen on a few monitors. FCKGW posted:DisplayPort is a connector designed for PC monitors first while HDMI is a little better for compatibility. Ok thanks. I guess that gsync also supports freesync now. I also just got a new 1440p 144hz monitor so I guess I should definitely use display port. Thanks!
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Aug 2, 2020 21:24
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Rinkles posted:Probably not relevant, but just fyi, you need a 1000 series card or newer for freesync to work with nvidia Ah ok that’s good to know. I’ve got a 1080ti so it shouldn’t be an issue. I’m just “downgrading” from a 4K to a 1440p since I’ve noticed a few games not running as smooth as I’d like at 4K. The 1440p I got though is a lot better of a monitor so the resolution downgrade won’t be that bad I don’t think.
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Aug 2, 2020 21:47
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Rinkles posted:Great. :[ I don't have any issues with it. It isn't as fast as Wifi but my connection is 100% stable with it.
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Aug 8, 2020 23:46
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Fame Douglas posted:
I have never seen this.
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Aug 8, 2020 23:48
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Fame Douglas posted:It's not an extreme difference, but it's absolutely noticeable. It's in the 10-20 ms range, which isn't insignificant. I check my pings pretty often and they are always in the 18ms range which I don't think wifi does much better then that. Edit: Its about a 4ms difference. I just checked. 14 ms on wifi vs 18ms on Powerline. Pinging google.com
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Aug 9, 2020 00:01
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repiv posted:"Terrible" technology that gets me 500mbits actual bandwidth to the router at 1-2ms additional latency and no problems with interference or stability Yeah same. If dude is having issues with this wifi try the powerline stuff. Just order it from amazon and if it doesn't work ship it back
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Aug 9, 2020 00:12
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Fame Douglas posted:It's still terrible technology that won't work for many use cases and that causes tons of interference issues. You really don't need to be so defensive. Come on now. We are just saying it works for us and you are saying it's terrible. There is like no harm in him trying it to see if it works for his particular setup since his wifi is flaky. I've had poo poo experience with wifi extenders (short of a very expensive mesh setup) so powerline isn't the worst solution.
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Aug 9, 2020 00:14
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Chimp_On_Stilts posted:I am trying to decide on a CPU for a new build. I have an ultrawide 3840x1600 144Hz monitor, so the bottleneck in this system will probably be the GPU not the CPU. I've been looking through benchmarks to help choose a processor, but nearly all benchmarks are for gaming at 1080 60Hz. Having done this same research the reason the benchmarks are all 1080p is because above that they are way less CPU bound to the point it kinda doesn’t matter. I was going to upgrade my i7 to and i9 but anything above 1080p I saw like very small gains making it not worth the purchase. If it’s just for gaming get a high mid tier and you’ll be fine. If you are doing other stuff which would be more CPU intense I’d say maybe get the faster one but just for gaming I’d say no. Definitely spend the money on a GPU though.
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Aug 11, 2020 18:45
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Ok so I was updating to Windows 10 2004 (because Windows said my current version was out of date via a prompt) and then this happened during one of the reboots, I’m guessing that Windows update deleted the MBR from the drive during the update or it got corrupted somehow. I’ve checked the bios and the it still sees the drive and the boot order is correct. If I manually select the drive via boot order it still gives the same error. What are my options here? I really don’t want to nuke the drive and start over. I have a few other Windows 10 PCs but I don’t know if Windows 10 can make me a diagnostic USB boot drive. How hosed am I?
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Aug 12, 2020 21:42
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Drone posted:Didn't see a headphone thread, so asking here. Anyone have a recommendation for a PC gaming headset that 1.) is relatively cheap (<100), 2.) decent mic quality and 3.) isn't USB, but has separate Headphone and Mic audio plugs? I’ll link the head phone thread at the end of this but my advice is to get a set of status audio cb-1 and a mod mic. That should just be about the right price range. A lot of the gaming headsets are crap so you are better off “making your own” as it is. https://www.status.co/products/cb1 Antlion Audio ModMic Uni Attachable Noise-Cancelling Microphone with Mute Switch Compatible with Mac, Windows PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One, and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YN25KWN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_la4oFb2DY4GQ0 Ok maybe a bit over the price but 100% better than any gaming headset. https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3563521 Just my 2c
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I’m kinda chuckling to my self how it’s 2020 and wireless mice still have issues.
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Aug 20, 2020 21:25
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Guitarchitect posted:I've got a i7-5820K system with 16GB of RAM and a 256gb hard drive. I'm experiencing these hugely laggy periods where it takes a few seconds to switch Chrome/Edge tabs, or websites take a while to load. Use Macrium Refect it’s quick easy and free. https://www.macrium.com/reflectfree
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Aug 29, 2020 05:52
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DreadCthulhu posted:It is a good question. I honestly assumed that the motherboard specs and power supply might no longer be sufficient to keep the GTX 3080 happy, but I could be off. It's an HP OMEN 870 model that's not for sale anymore, but I managed to dig up the specs: You MB is fine but you would need to upgrade the Power supply. They recommend a 750w one.
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Sep 8, 2020 01:38
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Statutory Ape posted:https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Amp-S...ps%2C160&sr=8-3 You can get a really good USB DAC that works better. I’d ask the headphones thread though. They are really knowledgeable. https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3563521
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Sep 8, 2020 17:34
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Incessant Excess posted:Things might change if you install a 3080 FE but with your current GPU I believe the answer is yes. I can’t find it right now but there is a GN video about this and they suggest not using top fans.
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Sep 8, 2020 17:58
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gradenko_2000 posted:how does eMMC stack up against an HDD or an SSD in terms of speed as a storage medium? Slower vs SSD faster vs HDD. quote:eMMC Isn’t Bad, But It’s Not The Fastest
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Sep 12, 2020 06:48
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Cabbages and Kings posted:I assume no one has better strategies for snagging a 3080 on the 17th other than "be online all day and f5 a lot"?? Follow the GPU thread. I’ve already got two pre orders in. (I’ll cancel one after the reviews come out) One on amazon and one at B&H. There was a third one that I missed or I’d have done that one just to be safe.
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Sep 13, 2020 18:23
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Azhais posted:I assume you've all pre-ordered psus too? The consensus seems to be that a 650W name brand should be fine. Obviously that could change with reviews but it seems to be the case right now.
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Sep 13, 2020 21:16
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Azhais posted:the rtx 30s have a new power connector tho Yeah? AFAIK that is only the founders edition that has one. The other versions are sticking with the older stuff for now. The FE also comes with an adapter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxJDdRgs7Lw&t=320s He also shows that some PS units have a cable that fits just fine.
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Sep 15, 2020 00:41
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I think this is probably a dumb question but I need to ask. I bought a Sabrent 1TB Rocket NVMe PCIe M.2 2280 Internal SSD High Performance Solid State Drive and I think I can just install it and then clone my current SSD onto it and then go into the BIOS and change the boot order to the NVMe drive. Then wipe the current SSD. Would that be correct? I'm trying to avoid buying an external enclosure if I don't need it.
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Sep 23, 2020 10:40
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Rexxed posted:That's how it's typically done. You can expand the extra drive space in macrium reflect free or later in windows after you've imaged the disk over. Just don't wipe the first disk until you're sure the new one boots properly. Ok awesome thanks! They are both 1TB so it should be painless. I’m not so sure I’m gonna notice a huge speed increase but the drive was cheap enough that I figured why not.
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Sep 23, 2020 17:10
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Honestly who knows? There are apple IIs still kicking around. I’m not going to say you are living on borrowed time but if you are happy with the computer it wouldn’t be the worst idea to save up a little every month so if it does croak you can get a new one. Computers are lasting a lot longer these days.
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I have a quick ram question. I just installed another 16gb of ram into my PC and I just want to make sure it is going to be ok over the long term. My older Ram is 1200mhz so obv the system is going to run all 4 stick at that. I just want to make sure what I'm seeing in CPUZ won't be an issue.     
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