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Several CAT8 network cables, to build out my network upgrade. I only needed CAT6A; but, the price was so close that I decided why not. I've discovered a bad CAT6 in my existing setup & decide to move to full support for 2.5Gb speeds that my hardware supports to improve the movement of data across my network. Also am trying to figure-out if my ISP 1.2 Gbps service only being ~.900 GB is on my side I am only getting ~0.900 Gb at modem w/ 1Gb laptop (should be .940-.950 on 1Gb card) & (the 2.5 Gb PC rigs are behind 2.5Gb router, on Cat 6) So is it my network cables or Comcast as the root cause of poor speed?; just decided to remove the network cables as a potential bottleneck, currently using Cat5E & Cat 6 network cables. Will test with these new cables before upgrading any more cables & see if it delivers any improvements on network or from ISP These are the Brands popped up when searching the web / never used them before DbillionDa Cat8 Ethernet Cable, Outdoor&Indoor, Heavy Duty High Speed 26AWG, 2000Mhz with Gold Plated RJ45 Connector, Weatherproof S/FTP UV Resistant UGREEN Cat 8 Ethernet Cable, High Speed Braided 40Gbps 2000Mhz Network Cord Cat8 RJ45 Shielded Indoor Heavy Duty LAN Cables (edit for clarity)

EVGA Forum became read only suddenly & suggestion was to engaging on Reddit / many seem to not like that platform Looks like there are members who will be looking for a new forum to call home; as their comments on Reddit suggest it is not for them Folding & Crunching teams will probably also see some losses. I'm trying to use the Reddit platform & it does not seem very user friendly / organized IMO .... have to see if this old dog can learn new tricks Maybe a few of those folks will give this forum a chance Folding@EVGA - EVGA Forums FORUMS.EVGA.COM Fold All the Proteins! (copy of official message) "EVGA Community Update 3 days ago Responding to the feedback from our valued customers and in light of Reddit’s widespread popularity, EVGA would like to encourage its community to transition to Reddit. As of this announcement, our existing forums will be read only and our team will actively engage with customers on Reddit threads moving forward. EVGA and our Moderators would like to thank all its forum members for the years of posts bringing together a great community of PC Enthusiast, and we hope to continue this community at its new home on Reddit. Please head over to our new community home on Reddit at: HTTPS://www.reddit.com/r/TEAMEVGA/"

So, did you have to do a new 2 year contract to get $85/m rate? That same plane for me is $99.99/m & I never see anywhere near 1.2 Gb download speeds, even with a new Nighthawk 2.5 Gb modem & my PC connected directly to the modem for a "clean speed test" ... maybe 900 Mb is the best I'm seeing Comcast sucks, cant even go back to only 800Mb and save any money - it would actually cost even more ???? Comcast = monopoly + bad customer service & automation hell to try & get any help / Live body on the phone. back on subject: bought some Bird seed for the cat TV

ISPs have a monopoly in many (most?) areas of the country & they price their service accordingly. Need an example? Why does it matter where you live, to see the advertised price for ISP services for the same ISP It is not for taxes & fees as those are always added to the ISP's bill & vaguely referenced deep in the "advertising jargon". (edit) You have to wonder why, with the state of currently technology, the taxes & fees are not a part of the visible price if they have your address?

you just have to think that the consumer will end-up being forced to giving consent; because, it will be hidden deep within the "click here if you want to use you vehicle's" OnStar, GPS, Cell phone, maintenance reminder, emergency help ...... hell "owners" will probably be force to agree to "terms" just to make the engine turn on. Some massive document with all sorts of "requirements"; because there will be no a la cart selection process .... Oh, you want your $80K vehicle to work - sure, just click Agree, on this binding legal 400 page micro-print document. You can go to DoWeScrewYouAndHow.com to read the terms

It is good to see that @pio & @LabRat could step-up & take on the challenge of becoming the new owners and operators of ExtremeHW. Thank you @Enterprise for working to keep ExtremeHW from falling into the abyss; even when life has been challenging.

CORSAIR iCUE Link H170i RGB Liquid CPU Cooler - 420mm AIO - QX140 RGB Fans - iCUE Link System Hub Included on Sale for about 1/2 price $99.99 & free shipping Corsair link to the product above

CORSAIR iCUE Link H170i RGB Liquid CPU Cooler - 420mm AIO - QX140 RGB Fans - iCUE Link System Hub Included on Sale for about 1/2 price $99.99 Corsair link to the product above

donation to help with the overhead of running the EOC Folding@Home Stats Jason does a great job supporting the Folding at Home community with those stats

Bought directly from NETGEAR, best price (with 10% discount) that I could find anywhere NETGEAR Nighthawk Mid/high-Split Multi-Gig 2.5Gbps Cable Modem CM3000 (Look at bottom of the Page, of the link above) Sign up for news, tips and offers and receive 10% off* your favorite product Nobody seems to have these (CM3000) on Sale; at least I could not find any sales ...... signed up for NETGEAR email & got the "free ground shipping & 10% discount" There are coupon codes out there that can also get you that 10% if you are unwilling to sign up for the email; however, you have to use an email address when buying from NETGEAR .............. So, why not save 10% & sign up for the email

Thanks, good to know that bit of info to make life easier. FYI: Holding down the "shift key" before you select "shut down" in Windows .... keeping the shift key down until all power is off to the PC will clear the Windows Fast Startup file (last good startup file) .... so when Windows starts, Windows looks for new hardware & drivers

Great stuff, wish I had found this sooner thanks

Continental Extreme Contact Sport - are not to be used below 45 F - probably not the tire for your part of the world. Thanks for the feedback on the Sport 02 & Pilot Sport 4S