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Hey guys, The MSI OPTIX MAG321CQR is not listed as an approved compatible monitor with G-SYNC by NVIDIA. However, apparently quotes this monitor works with G-SYNC which is why I bought it. https://thepcenthusiast.com/msi-freesync-monitors-compatible-with-g-sync/ However, when I try to turn on G-SYNC it doesn't work for me so I looked up the video below. OP uses CRU (Custom Resolution Utility) to mess around with some of the settings to allow G-SYNC to accept this monitor's FREE SYNC. Youtube Tutorial: In the video above (@2:24), the user changes the horizontal frequency to 222 kHz but the monitor's spec range is only 55.3 kHz - 162 kHz. Does anyone know if its safe to keep it at 222 kHz? What would happen if i changed it to 162 kHz?

Try some of the older software versions on ASUS' website. Right now my mobo lights won't come on, but my ram does. Its a hit or miss. Very buggy.

Alright cool thanks. I'll try to hit off on all those.

Any way to identify these cables? I thought external/outdoor rated cables were all filled with a gel compound?

Brilliant. I'll run Outdoor rated Cat5e or Cat6 cables with PVC in regions of UV shine. Thanks guys!

@corrado33 I'm trying to avoid burying them. Can PVC block UV radiation? I could just cover sections of the wire that have shine.

Thanks, I'll most likely run it along the wall. Its already winter here and I'm not interested in digging 6 inches along the house haha. Is there an acronym or standard used to identify that the cable is solid copper? I'd rather get this set up fixed once and for all. @W-L

I'm thinking of wiring a couple rooms directly with CAT6 connections and I wanted to see if I could run the cables externally. Does anyone have experience in using Outdoor rated Cat6 (or Cat5e) cables in extremely cold weather? I live in Canada so it sometimes gets down to -30 C with freezing rain and what not. Thanks.

Yeah, when I get my own home I will definitely have dedicated CAT6 connections in primary rooms. I think I'll go for the Archer AC3150 for now. It's quite expensive but its half the price of the Google home wifi mesh solution. I'm going to do some tests before I install the router and if the speeds don't increase be a worthwhile factor then I'm just going to return it and be sad with my predicament. Thanks for the help!

Ahh, that might be the issue. I'll look into Omnidirectional antennas and its effects on signal strength in perpendicular directions. I can't do too much about the building materials in my home but I knew that going in. And absolutely. But I don't think I should be getting 30Mbps either way. I'm not expecting 1Gbps, but I'm hoping for something more than 30Mbps. Like... seriously.

I'll look into PFsense, thanks @Donut417 I thought having 3 lanes would be useful to just split up the demand, but I'm not sure if that's the most effective solution anymore. I tried a test on my PC which is on the second floor directly above my router (on the first floor). The 2.4 GHz connection gave me a speed test of 35Mbps and the 5 GHz connection gave me 15Mbps. Do you know why the 5 GHz connection would have a slower speed? Also, dw I know I should be getting way faster speeds if I'm paying for a 1 Gbps service, which is the reason why I'm doing all this. I'm leaning towards the C3150 because I think it's better to have the faster CPU, higher bandwidth on each frequency and the AC Wave 2 features.

Ahh thanks!

I've tried powerline adapters but they really depend on the wiring of the house and from what I've read the larger the house the more their efficiency drops. As for WiFi repeaters based on my research, it seems it cuts the total bandwidth you have in half and even then the overall performance isn't worth the trade-off. I was looking into the AC3200 but because of my house's layout, it seems I won't have access to the 5Ghz bands so that just seems like a waste. Who is ddwrt and what does the firmware do?

I'm trying to boost the WiFi signal and strength in my house. RIght now I've got a 1 Gbps connection and I'm using the modem+router combo supplied by the ISP. I'm looking to select one of the following two routers: 1) https://www.tp-link.com/us/products/details/Archer-C3150.html 2) https://www.tp-link.com/us/products/details/Archer-C3200.html Initially, I was going to pick C3200 since it has tri-band with 2 extra bands of 5 GHz. But from what I remember, to utilize that frequency don't you have to be in the same room or within line of sight? My gaming setup and TV are in the basement and bedrooms which have layers of walls/floors (wood) between them and the router. Which would mean all devices would be on the 2.4 Ghz band. On the other hand, I liked the C3150 with the MU-MIMO that Linus talks about as AC-WAVE 2 but that only works if the devices also have AC Wave 2. So what are the options here? I feel like the best solution would be a router with a dual band or tri-band with 2.4 ghz so that all devices could spread over them. P.S. I know running direct ethernet cables would be easier but I'm also trying to use this as a learning opportunity. I looked into MESH wifi solutions but those are almost $450. I also have an old PC with an AMD FX6300, 4Gigs of ram and a cheap MSI board, if that can be used to DIY a router solution. All help is appreciated! My budget is around $200, which fits those two routers above.

To be honest, I've had issues with the mobo, ram and LED strips again. I downloaded the most recent lighting software for my mobo and just left it. The ASUS AURA software is really unreliable. Unfortunately, there isn't just one solution that works for everyone. I'd suggest try to do one thing slowly at a time and not try to install too many software at once. i.e. dont install Asus Aura and G.Skill's software. I used the revo uninstaller to completely remove the asus aura because during one of the runs something got corrupted and the file wasn't fully removed. The bios comment was related to an option of turning off or on LED functionality right in the bios options. I'd google it based on your mobo manufacturer. If you're frustrated, you're not alone. . Good luck guys.