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    wireless adapter (pci-e x1) slowing down my gpu...what can i do?

    I bought a PCE-AC68 for my comp which has the ASRock Z97 Extreme 4 (http://www.asrock.com/mb/photo/Z97%20Extreme4(L2).jpg). After installing the AC68 in the PCIE3 slot (please refer to the labels on the mobo picture), my GTX 780 Ti in the PCIE5 slot now only runs at x8 speed. Is there any way...
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    Can a receiver upscale movie files from a computer?

    I have a nettop connected to my TV, therefore the GPU on it is probably too weak to do the upscaling. So, is the 1913 a no-brainer then? Or is the difference between 720p vs upscaled 1080p negligible?
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    Can a receiver upscale movie files from a computer?

    I'm trying to decide whether I should get the Denon AVR-1913 or AVR-1613. The 1913 has 1080p upscaling where as the 1613 doesn't. I will have my computer hooked up via HDMI to the receiver, and I'm wondering if a 720p MKV file from my computer will get upconverted to 1080p. A little off-topic...
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    1 computer --> 2 monitors + 1 TV...can't get it to work :(

    I'm trying to hookup two monitors and 1 television to my computer. I have a Radeon 3870 hooked up to a DVI monitor (monitor 1), a VGA monitor (monitor 2, it's connected through a VGA/DVI adapter), and an HDMI TV. The link below is how it is currently set-up: PIX I can still see the things...
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    Is it possible to split my computer's video connection into 3 outputs?

    Is it possible to split my video card's output into 3 monitors? I want it to go into my main monitor, my secondary monitor which is an extension of my primary (as oppose to cloning), and my HDTV which i want to also serve as an extension of my primary. The reason I want it this way because I...
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    How to connect a laptop (VGA) to a HDTV?

    my s-video has 4 pins. is that going to work or does it need to be 7 pins?
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    How to connect a laptop (VGA) to a HDTV?

    I need to go from a laptop that has VGA only, to my HDTV which has everything except VGA. I've tried the VGA-Component(RGB) adapter cables and that did not work. I also tried the VGA/DVI adapter and connected it to a DVI-HDMI cable; that didn't work either. Am I doing something wrong or is there...
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    Would you take a tackle from Kimbo Slice for $100?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81S5ExwsM54&NR=1
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    How do u guys setup your 4.1 or 5.1 sound system?

    My computer desk is in the corner of my bedroom and the speakers would be placed at non-equal distances from me. This makes it so that the sound wouldn't be balance. I know I can adjust the volume of each individual speakers in windows so that the sound would appear to be equal distance from me...
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    What's a good dual monitor software?

    What's a good dual monitor software?
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    Asus P5K Premium - no sound :(

    Just built a new P5K premium system and everything works fine except for audio. Device manager for Vista x64 doesn't show any error. When I plug my speakers or headphones into the green jack on the back, Windows recognizes that I plugged my speakers into the onboard audio. When I try to play...
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    ballistix tracer vs ballistix

    ballistix tracer are they identical except the tracer has the LED lights?
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    Bunny Suicides

    http://paginas.terra.com.br/ar...inodoCaos/bunny/b1.htm just saw that book today at a bookstore.
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    Has competitive online gaming increased or decreased?

    ESPN talk radio show recently did a segment on competitive online gaming and talked about how pro-gamers are making $100,000/year. They talked about how there's some draft with games right now and how it's a growing industry. I talked to some people who used to play competitively and they...
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    What sites do you visit at work/home?

    When you are bored at work and need to kill some time or online at home, what sites do you go to? Include all game and music sites as well. I will make a comprehensive list from everyone's input. Anandtech Break Facebook Fatwallet Myspace Thatvideosite Yahoo Music/Games