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    Backwards Keyboard Letters

    Thanks for the help! The post said to try F Lock key + Num Lock, I tried the combo, but it did not do anything. Then I remembered the keys are all screwy, and that Num Lock= The up arrow key, so I did F Lock + up arrow key which then prompted a pop up asking if I wanted to enable toggle keys...
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    Backwards Keyboard Letters

    So, I have a: Microsoft Wireless MultiMedia Keyboard 1.1 that is really wacky. For example, when I press the letter A on the keyboard: a=b b=a c=d d=c e=f f=e g=h h=g i=j j=i k=l l=k m=n n=m o=p p=o q=r r=q s=t t=s u=v v=u w=x x=w y=z z=y I've tried reinstalling the drivers with no avail...
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    very dark screen

    Do you have different computer, or can you borrow one to plug into the problem monitor? If the same problem persists, we know something is up with your monitor.
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    Overheating GPU (SOLVED)

    Thanks Darren for the old thread links, it seems your issues had nearly every issue in this thread. After taking the card into the shop, it was determined that the card was fried. One final resort the technician said to try, is to bake your card in the oven. Apparently, it redistributes the...
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    question about heat

    Just going to piggyback on this comment. Hypothetically, after installing the components, you could run a few tests (such as playing some games) before buying any extra fans. Myself, I feel comfortable gaming all the way up to about 74 Celsius (165 Fahrenheit). A good program to monitor how...
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    Overheating GPU (SOLVED)

    A few days ago before getting the thermal paste replaced. I uh... used a leafblower. I'm going to take the PC in to a shop tomorrow. Will update the forum on what they find so the next person can maybe solve their prob with a google search.
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    Overheating GPU (SOLVED)

    No, no lagging. I was playing Overwatch a few days ago. It was running perfectly smoothly, until I looked up and the temp was 94 celsius. But thank you for the temperature sensor idea, I am now looking into this.
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    Overheating GPU (SOLVED)

    2 of the games I've tested this on is: Overwatch (on minimum settings, with a few things on high like shadows, etc...) and also skyrim set on high. Both of these games ran great at these settings a few days before. It also doesn't matter which game I run, the temp starts at normal when I boot...
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    Overheating GPU (SOLVED)

    Hi, I cannot seem to figure out why my GPU is overheating. It is not overclocked. It only seems to overheat when I boot up a game. Any other task that is not gaming, it runs at a very stable temperature. I've tried several different measures such as: -Manually setting the fan speeds to 100%...
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    Powerline Adapter Question

    FOUND AN ANSWER! After typing my question though Google in about 100 different ways, this forum has the answer: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1780358 So, problem solved if anyone else out there is having the same troubles.
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    Powerline Adapter Question

    This is a question I can't find on the internet with an answer. A family member owns this powerline adapter: Netgear XAVB1601 http://www.shop.ca/c/netgear-xavb1601-XAVB1601-100NAS-22078360 ______ Now... the question is if I were to buy a different brand and use the same router...
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    Helping my Friend with His Build

    Here is a good looking case for 20% off: http://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Edition-Chassis-Computer-VL800P1W2N/dp/B007BDJ5SM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1373332401&sr=8-5&keywords=computer+case
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    Wifi Distance Problem

    No problem! They are removable, cannot move router location as I do not own the house. Thanks guys, I also figured out these converters are needed: RP-SMA Female to RP-TNC Male Adapter for Antenna Router I hope there will be a question I can help with on this forum in the future. Thank you all.
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    Wifi Distance Problem

    Thank you for your great answers! The larger antennae option sounds the best, would 2 of these http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2-4GHz-9-dBi-Wireless-Antenna-Booster-WLAN-RP-SMA-WIFI-/271000547684?pt=US_Directional_Network_Antennas&hash=item3f18e43164 function properly? Once again, thanks for the help!
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    Wifi Distance Problem

    Hey, I've been researching a lot about wifi lately and have a question about it. Question: How can I boost my signal without slowing internet speeds down? Info: What I've got so far is that wifi repeaters according to research slow internet speeds down. What my goal to do is to increase...
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    NVIDIA problems

    I just did everything you said, works 200% better and so far no probs. Thank you so much! Greatly appreciated.
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    NVIDIA problems

    A Radeon 5830. It requires at least a 500 watt power supply I believe and my PSU is only 350 W (next time, will research more).
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    NVIDIA problems

    Hi, having some problems with GeForce GT 620 by NVIDIA. What happened is, I went to upgrade my GPU but, found out my PSU couldn't handle it, I then went to put my old NVIDIA card back in. The problems I get are: After a couple minutes, computer may or may not freeze up. After 10 seconds, I...
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