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[QUOTE=Merijnwitje;42958863]I'm starting to get sick of having to use Outlook the whole time, is there any mail application that allows me to quickly switch between two Hotmail accounts? (I use a personal email address and my ''business'' email) Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE] Postbox is good (except that it doesn't scale well on my laptop when I turn up the DPI), I can't see why it wouldn't support doing that now that Hotmail/Outlook.com does IMAP. Thunderbird is decent as well.
would this [url]http://www.komplett.dk/cooler-master-blizzard-t2-cpu-kler/777974[/url] fit on my i7-3770K? [editline]24th November 2013[/editline] and would it work any better than the standard one that comes with it?
Alright, here it goes: This is my Speedtest for a wired connection. [img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/58470349/speedtest%20wired.PNG[/img] And this is my Speedtest for a wireless connection. [img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/58470349/speedtest%20wireless.PNG[/img] Now, I just bought one of those [url=http://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R7000.aspx]fancy-smanchy Wireless AC routers[/url] that's somehow improved my wired connection - but made the entire wireless signal in my house utter shit. Connection drops randomly, speeds are painfully slow, etc. etc. etc. Now, I understand that the non-wireless AC devices (i.e. everything in my house) are running on the second band of wireless (equivalent to an N600 router), but it can't be this bad. Our old ten-year-old router that was probably Wireless G or some shit gave us better performance than this. Basically, what gives? Any tips?
What is the best bang for my buck? Want to spend $200 tops between now and xmas. R9 270X vs R9 270 vs 7870 vs 7870ghz vs 7950
[QUOTE=Unisath;42973922]Alright, here it goes: This is my Speedtest for a wired connection. [img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/58470349/speedtest%20wired.PNG[/img] And this is my Speedtest for a wireless connection. [img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/58470349/speedtest%20wireless.PNG[/img] Now, I just bought one of those [url=http://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R7000.aspx]fancy-smanchy Wireless AC routers[/url] that's somehow improved my wired connection - but made the entire wireless signal in my house utter shit. Connection drops randomly, speeds are painfully slow, etc. etc. etc. Now, I understand that the non-wireless AC devices (i.e. everything in my house) are running on the second band of wireless (equivalent to an N600 router), but it can't be this bad. Our old ten-year-old router that was probably Wireless G or some shit gave us better performance than this. Basically, what gives? Any tips?[/QUOTE] Isn't Wireless-ac really unstable? I seem to remember something about the frequency it runs at making it worse for room-to-room connections? Maybe not. Maybe yours is broken. I've never had much luck with Linksys. Have you tried hooking your old router into your new one in bridge mode? Maybe you can use that for your non-ac devices.
[QUOTE=woolio1;42975761]Isn't Wireless-ac really unstable? I seem to remember something about the frequency it runs at making it worse for room-to-room connections? Maybe not. Maybe yours is broken. I've never had much luck with Linksys. Have you tried hooking your old router into your new one in bridge mode? Maybe you can use that for your non-ac devices.[/QUOTE] My asus ac router is amazing, usually the same speed as wired depending on distance.
[QUOTE=Phrozen99;42976301]My asus ac router is amazing, usually the same speed as wired depending on distance.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=woolio1;42975761]Isn't Wireless-ac really unstable? I seem to remember something about the frequency it runs at making it worse for room-to-room connections? Maybe not. Maybe yours is broken. I've never had much luck with Linksys. Have you tried hooking your old router into your new one in bridge mode? Maybe you can use that for your non-ac devices.[/QUOTE] I've figured that it's the connection into the house, not the router. I just did another speedtest this morning - similar speeds outside the house compared to the hardwire into my desktop. Thanks for your help, guys.
[QUOTE=Unisath;42976924]I've figured that it's the connection into the house, not the router. I just did another speedtest this morning - similar speeds outside the house compared to the hardwire into my desktop. Thanks for your help, guys.[/QUOTE] Ah, they're probably working on your substation. Should resolve itself in a few days. If not, call the ISP.
Sooo after using Opera 18 a bit the youtube audio doesn´t work, atleast for the music videos. Every other ones work perfectly fine. I tried everything to fix (re-installing flash and codecs etc), but nothing helped. Any solutions for this? Also i am on Windows 8.1 . [SIZE=1][COLOR=#444444][B]Edited:[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE] And funnily enough the old headset i am using was producing audio from youtube, but the only thing i hear now is everything except everything i posted above.
I've got two questions and I'd appreciate any help. Firstly, is the ASUS VG248QE a good monitor? While I do a lot of gaming, I mostly edit videos and animate. I would love an IPS monitor for the image clarity, but I do want something for gaming as well. Secondly, I'd like to get an external hard drive for backups. I'd like something incredibly reliable but not too expensive. 3TB would be nice. Any recommendations?
Also another info from my prob: It seems that the audio settings wont recognize Opera. A bug or not?
[QUOTE={TFS} Rock Su;42979626]Also another info from my prob: It seems that the audio settings wont recognize Opera. A bug or not?[/QUOTE]Stop using Opera and you won't have these issues..
Got three questions for you guys. 1. What's some good software for burning DVDs that isn't awful Chinese adware? Default windows stuff is really wonky. 2. What's a good graphics card that can run all the cool videogames for less than 250-300 dollars? 3. What's a good CPU cooler? I've got an i5 2500, can link to my mobo and exact processor if needed. Thanks in advance!
[QUOTE=Sonicdude;42979463]I've got two questions and I'd appreciate any help. Firstly, is the ASUS VG248QE a good monitor? While I do a lot of gaming, I mostly edit videos and animate. I would love an IPS monitor for the image clarity, but I do want something for gaming as well. Secondly, I'd like to get an external hard drive for backups. I'd like something incredibly reliable but not too expensive. 3TB would be nice. Any recommendations?[/QUOTE] I got a VG248QE a while ago and I love it. Once you've played on a 60+hz monitor you won't want to go back. You can download a colour profile for the monitor which makes the colours a bit better too. I'm going to try the lightboost hack tomorrow though, I've heard 120hz with lightboost is better than 144hz so I'll let you know how it goes.
[QUOTE=milkandcooki;42981357]Got three questions for you guys. 1. What's some good software for burning DVDs that isn't awful Chinese adware? Default windows stuff is really wonky. 2. What's a good graphics card that can run all the cool videogames for less than 250-300 dollars? 3. What's a good CPU cooler? I've got an i5 2500, can link to my mobo and exact processor if needed. Thanks in advance![/QUOTE]Default windows burning software works [i]perfectly[/i] for me, I love it. Failing that, try Nero. GTX 760, GTX 760 Ti Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO/PLUS
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what's a good mouse that doesn't suck under $50 [editline]26th November 2013[/editline] [url]http://www.frys.com/search?cat=-70172&pType=pDisplay&rows=25&resultpage=0&start=0&rows=25[/url] preferably in this list
[QUOTE=halflife_123;42981803]I got a VG248QE a while ago and I love it. Once you've played on a 60+hz monitor you won't want to go back. You can download a colour profile for the monitor which makes the colours a bit better too. I'm going to try the lightboost hack tomorrow though, I've heard 120hz with lightboost is better than 144hz so I'll let you know how it goes.[/QUOTE] Well I can't decide if 120hz with lightboost is better than 144hz but they are both pretty damn good anyway. If you are getting a new monitor for games that would take advantage of high refresh rates (and have a PC that can actually produce the fps required obviously) then go for it. Feels so much better.
[QUOTE=halflife_123;42989367]Well I can't decide if 120hz with lightboost is better than 144hz but they are both pretty damn good anyway. If you are getting a new monitor for games that would take advantage of high refresh rates (and have a PC that can actually produce the fps required obviously) then go for it. Feels so much better.[/QUOTE] 120hz with basically zero image hold or 144hz. I'd go with 120hz.
[QUOTE=~Kiwi~v2;42843862]No. it just means that you can have 2 Sims with different carriers. And it depends on where your coverage is and what frequency it needs. All carriers are different. Does your network carrier depend on 3G only? If not then just get a single sim solution phone as they are the easiest to maintain other a dual sim.[/QUOTE] Hi, That's is exactly the truth, before you buy a dual SIM device you have to verify that the networks available in your country are compatible with the networks handle by the model that you are looking for. The main benefits of dual SIM phones are that you can get two phone numbers in the same device and that you can travel abroad without the need of pay for a roaming plan. Also you can save some money by taking advantage of the mobile to mobile rates (for cell phones of the same telecom carrier) inside your country. You can find more information about this phones [URL="http://www.dualsimandroidphones.com/"]here[/URL], where you can also look for prices and models. Regards
[QUOTE=Aurora93;42987909]what's a good mouse that doesn't suck under $50 [editline]26th November 2013[/editline] [url]http://www.frys.com/search?cat=-70172&pType=pDisplay&rows=25&resultpage=0&start=0&rows=25[/url] preferably in this list[/QUOTE] Heard good things about the Corsair M65 ([URL="http://www.frys.com/product/7530486?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG"]Black[/URL] - [URL="http://www.frys.com/product/7530506?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG"]Military Green[/URL] - [URL="http://www.frys.com/product/7530496"]White[/URL]) Used the [URL="http://www.frys.com/product/6302701?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG"]M500[/URL], it's pretty nice
I've been looking at buying an external hard drive to go with the single-board computer I ordered some time ago (I plan on using it as a local web server for development, a NAS, a BitTorrent client, etc.) The only question I have is about the noise level. At the moment there is nothing in my room that causes any noise at night, so I was wondering what kind of noise level an external HDD would have if I were to plug it into the single-board computer 24/7. The external hard drive I've been looking at is this: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236519[/url]
shite, i drunkenly reinstalled windows for my sister and forgot to get the office product key any way I can get it from windows.old lol?
[QUOTE=Unisath;42973922]Alright, here it goes: This is my Speedtest for a wired connection. [img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/58470349/speedtest%20wired.PNG[/img] And this is my Speedtest for a wireless connection. [img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/58470349/speedtest%20wireless.PNG[/img] Now, I just bought one of those [url=http://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R7000.aspx]fancy-smanchy Wireless AC routers[/url] that's somehow improved my wired connection - but made the entire wireless signal in my house utter shit. Connection drops randomly, speeds are painfully slow, etc. etc. etc. Now, I understand that the non-wireless AC devices (i.e. everything in my house) are running on the second band of wireless (equivalent to an N600 router), but it can't be this bad. Our old ten-year-old router that was probably Wireless G or some shit gave us better performance than this. Basically, what gives? Any tips?[/QUOTE] i do know that AC is slightly worse at object penetration, but it shouldn't be that bad
[QUOTE=Elecbullet;42998085]shite, i drunkenly reinstalled windows for my sister and forgot to get the office product key any way I can get it from windows.old lol?[/QUOTE] Fuck, I got the key but it won't accept itttt! Why!
My internet keeps disconnecting every few minutes, and I think it might be due to my ISP. It's been like this for a few months and I looked to problem up, and loads of people said TWC keeps disconnecting at this time.
[QUOTE=Elecbullet;42998488]Fuck, I got the key but it won't accept itttt! Why![/QUOTE] Try the phone activation method, you might have hit the installation limit for that key. [editline]27th November 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=Matoking;42998079]I've been looking at buying an external hard drive to go with the single-board computer I ordered some time ago (I plan on using it as a local web server for development, a NAS, a BitTorrent client, etc.) The only question I have is about the noise level. At the moment there is nothing in my room that causes any noise at night, so I was wondering what kind of noise level an external HDD would have if I were to plug it into the single-board computer 24/7. The external hard drive I've been looking at is this: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236519[/url][/QUOTE] I don't imagine it would make any more noise than your average hard drive, especially considering it will only make noise when performing reads/writes.
I'm looking into buying some new speakers for my desktop and was gonna go for [url=http://www.bose.co.uk/GB/en/home-and-personal-audio/speakers/computer-speakers/companion-20-speaker-system/]These Bose Companion® 20 Multimedia speakers[/url]. They've received pretty much a unanimous concensus saying how good they are, even though they are a little pricey. There's also a shop near me that sells them so I might pop in one day and plug my phone in and see how they sound. With that I'd also like to get a dedicated sound card - Nothing too fancy ofcourse, just something that's better than my shitty onboard one. Any comments/suggestions?
[QUOTE=~Kiwi~v2;43001204]Xonar DGX if you have PCI-E. Also don't install the Asus drivers get some UNi ones. [url]http://maxedtech.com/asus-xonar-unified-drivers/[/url] Best way to get more gain and more bang for your buck. It would be a perfect mix with your bose. [editline]28th November 2013[/editline] I bought the DGX and I have no regrets.[/QUOTE] That's bloody smashing, thanks a bunch dude.
hey, can a psu (good thermaltake one) that has a 6+2 PCI-E connector and a 6 pin PCI-E connector be used to power a 670 that has two 6 pins? I was pretty sure the 2 extra pins can be moved out of the way or something and wasn't sure. Also shouldn't have problems with power usage, newegg estimates 460w usage and its a 500w PSU. could scale higher if needed though
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