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    Solved Just installed AMD R7 2700x

    Yes, this is solved. Thank you once again for everyone's help!!
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    Solved Just installed AMD R7 2700x

    Excellent! Now next question, after I hook everything up and ready to power on, is there a specific order that I should be installing the software? The MB came with a CD, Blu-Ray drive came with a CD, MS Win10 Pro CD and GPU will have a CD. There will be other software that I will be...
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    Solved Just installed AMD R7 2700x

    Looking at the CPU fan, at the top is the power cable that is connected to the MB. At the bottom, you see 2 thin cables connected to the CPU fan. The installation instructions say that these are the LED RGB but doesn't specify if both cables are to be used or just 1.
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    Solved Just installed AMD R7 2700x

    1 end of the cables connects to the heat sink/fan for the cpu. And the other ends are a 4 pin rgb connector and the other cable has a usb pin connector. Both ends connect to the mb.
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    Solved Just installed AMD R7 2700x

    Ok all, need some help. I just installed my AMD R7 2700x onto my ASUS Prime x470-Pro motherboard. The CPU came with 2 cables; 1 to use with USB port on the MB and the other to use with RGB header port on the MB. My question is do I use 1 cable or both cables? Any help would be greatly...
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    The best and most secure way to set-up home network

    Hide the SSID on the modem and router, correct? or all the devices? Each device has its own IP and MAC address correct? I would just have to locate it and then follow the prompts for my particular WiFi router, correct?
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    The best and most secure way to set-up home network

    So for my desktop, media center, PS4 and TVs w/streaming services I should hard wire it to the router with no VPN. I also have 2 laptops, 2 ipads and 5 smartphones, for these I was planning on using the Wi-Fi, should I use a VPN just for the Wi-Fi then?
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    Solved Need Help Selecting GPU

    I am good for now. You can mark this closed. Thanks!
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    The best and most secure way to set-up home network

    Hey all, I am trying to set-up my home network with a combo of wired and Wi-Fi. I have several questions on equipment to get and how to set-up. It has been suggested that I incorporate a VPN into the network, is it better to use a service like from Norton (my current AV software) or get a...
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    Solved Need Help Selecting GPU

    Thank you for your help. I will compare specs and prices and go from there. Thanks again!!
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    Solved Need Help Selecting GPU

    Just to compare different chip sets, what would be the equalivalent Geforce model?
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    Solved Need Help Selecting GPU

    My motherboard is ASUS X470 Prime Pro and the case is DIYPC Vanguard-V6-RGB ATX Mid Tower.
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    Solved Need Help Selecting GPU

    Hey All, I'm building a PC that will see moderate use of photography programs. The build specs are listed below but need help selecting a proper GPU, I don't want to spend $600 on a GPU if I don't have to. I'm hoping a GTX 980 or a GTX 1060 would be sufficient but I am concerned about these...
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    Solved New Build -need mobo guidance

    I am still researching some components for monitors, video cards, backup drives and whole home wifi with vpn but I think we can call this part of it resolved. Thanks again for your help.
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    Solved New Build -need mobo guidance

    Evan Omo once again thank you for the information as it is greatly appreciated!! I have decided to go with ASUS Prime X470-Pro, Ryzen 7 2700X, G.Skill TridentZ 16GB DDR4 3200 memory. Now all I got to do is find a video card that I can afford....lol
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