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2-ch rig: Revel Performa3 F208, W4S STP-SE, W4S ST-500, VPI HW-19. Sumiko FT-3, AT-15SS, DIY Pearl Phono, Denafrips Ares II, Daphile on Dell Wyse 5070; Home Theater: JVC DLA-X790, Vapex 100" screen, Sony STR-ZA5000ES, Polk RTiA7, CSiA6, RT-25i height and surround, SVS 25-31PC+; Main Floor TV: Sony XBR-A8H, Pioneer SC-71, Polk R200/R300, RSL Speedwoofer 10E

  • Re: Desktop tower - i5 v i7

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    In some ways, the longer you can put off an upgrade, the better. Hardware gets faster for the same price every year.
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  • Re: Coffee

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    The chemist in me has issue...water is a molecule, not an element... But essential, for sure...beer, wine, coffee, all need it...
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  • Re: Desktop tower - i5 v i7

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    uBlock will definitely improve your page loading experience. When you set it up, make sure you can see the icon for it at the top. Some browsers hide it by default. The reason you want the icon is be…
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  • Re: Desktop tower - i5 v i7

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    Actually, at this point, with Windows 10, the fastest and least obnoxious anti-virus is to just delete everything by 3rd party companies and let Microsoft's Windows Defender do the job. In AV co…
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  • Re: Desktop tower - i5 v i7

    billbillwbillbillw
    To Jimbo, Honestly, for the type of computer use you are talking about, I don't see any reason to replace your current tower. If it feeling sluggish, it might need another RAM stick, or a better…
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