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    Mirror Desktops on a non-mobile PC?

    I've connected my desktop to my television, using a DVI to VGA adapter and a long VGA cord. Anyways, I want to know if it is possible using Vista to mirror both desktops. I've check windows help, which seems to focus around 2 windows features: 1) Windows Mobility Center. This isn't...
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    Thinking of RMAing my HD4850, unsatisfied.

    Part of the problem is it's nearly impossible to get Blender support. The only forum I've found is mainly used for posted completed projects, and doesn't even have a tech issues section to the forum. I've not had any help from them. I am further frustrated by the fact that others seem to run...
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    Thinking of RMAing my HD4850, unsatisfied.

    I recently built a computer with a HD4850 as the GPU. It performed well in the few games I tried, but I enjoy using a program called Blender which is a free 3d modeling program. After working with the card for weeks, I am unable to get it to run Blender properly. I know it's related to the...
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    Can you use ANY Vista CD for installation?

    I have a legal copy of Vista Premium retail version. Of course, this only comes with the 32 bit DVD, but I wanted to use 64 bit. A friend has a COPY of Vista Ultimate. The plan was to use his CD to install Windows Premium. We did so, Ultimate installation asked which version to install, we...
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    Blender problems with HD 4850.

    If this is not the correct forum for tech issues, I'm sorry. What is the best place? I use a program called blender (blender.org) a 3d modeling program that is free. I'm trying to get blender to run on my new computer with a HD 4850, but it crashes on startup. Here's the funny thing...
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    Question regarding GPU (HD4850) and cooling.

    Your correct, it's 55 under very light loads. Basically, I was wondering why they have it upside down? Is the 4850 upside down in most cases? And was wondering if anyone had a quick tip that has helped them in a similar situation. (BTW, buying a new case is not considered a "quick tip.")...
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    Question regarding GPU (HD4850) and cooling.

    Thanks, but buying a new case or GPU isn't really needed. As stated, the card doesn't over heat, but just get a little noisy at time. Unless, 56 C is considered too hot? My case is this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811133062 The problem is the GPU sits just about even...
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    Question regarding GPU (HD4850) and cooling.

    I just finished my first build, and everythings working great. My first question: How hot does a HD4850 normally get, mine is getting up to 56 C which isn't bad, the fan kicks up to medium speed at this point and cools it back down to 55 C. The main question I had though is more of a...
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    PhysX F.A.Q. Compilation of questions I am finding throughout the forum.

    I'm a bit overwhelmed by it all, but here's my question: If ATI does get on board with PhysX, will it be possible for them to implement hardware support into their existing cards, or would it only be possible in future cards which has been originally designed with PhysX in mind? For...
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    PSN Question - Can Castlevania SOTN digital download open up gamesaves from the original game?

    Yes, if you can get the original save onto the virtual memory card it will work.
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    Any Advice On This Build? (Finished.)

    Thanks all. I've ordered the parts. I ended up getting another power supply which you can see on my NewEgg wish list if you care to. Thanks DSF, for the type of response I was hoping for. I bought the DDR2-1000 because it was the same price as the 800, and also appears to be good quality. I...
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    Any Advice On This Build? (Finished.)

    Behold the fallowing build. I will use the computer for gaming, and for other "power user" things. I don't want things to get much more expensive, but I may consider some well placed upgrades if they're worth the extra cost. I prefer Intel, and am more familiar with nVidia, but I'm willing...
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    Help me help a friend. 8800GTS, SLI? Or single higher card?

    EVGA 640-P2-N829-AR GeForce 8800GTS SSC 640MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card Yes, two of those. Yeah, I was a little blown away too. Thus my suggestion that he send one back, or if he really wants to spend all 500, he should go for a single card of higher...
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    Help me help a friend. 8800GTS, SLI? Or single higher card?

    My friend has built a fairly nice computer recently. Both of us are fairly new to the hardware side of things, and I was hoping for some quick advice. My friend has a Q6600 (Quad core) on a PW5, with 4 gigs ram. Anyways, he's a little skeptical of new standards and seeing the new PCI-E...
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    If you gave a computer to a caveman...?

    I was in math class looking at my Ti-89 and thinking about how my father has spoken of his old friend who bought a simple 16 button calculator in schhool long ago for a horendus amount, it was huge, and could only do the most basic functions, and even then took a few seconds to spit out and...