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    Laptop battery

    I thought it was self explanitory that I was referring to which was the better idea for preserving the life and performance of the battery.
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    Laptop Battery - Leave it in or take it out when plugged in

    When my battery is at 100% charge is it better to leave it in or take it out when connected to the AC adpater? What are the pros and cons of each? Thanks!
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    Laptop battery

    I've heard both sides of the story. Which is the best to do - take the battery out when plugged into the AC adapter or leave it in? (Granted the battery is at 100% charge) No cross posting of topics. The one you have in GH is the best place for this topic. esquared Anandtech senior...
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    Upgraded video card = downgraded performance?

    Hey everyone. I was running a Nvidia Geforce 5200FX and then a Radeon 9200 (both 128MB, AGP cards). In the game Day of Defeat you can type a command that displays your FPS, real time, during the game. I had the maximum set at 100 and would basically get 100 throughout the entire game. My...
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    Upgraded video card = downgraded performance?

    Thanks for the help. I did uninstall the ATI drivers before installing the nVidia one.
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    Upgraded video card = downgraded performance?

    Hey everyone. I was running a Nvidia Geforce 5200FX and then a Radeon 9200 (both 128MB, AGP cards). In the game Day of Defeat you can type a command that displays your FPS, real time, during the game. I had the maximum set at 100 and would basically get 100 throughout the entire game. My...
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    Dual channel memory confusion

    I have two matching 256MB that came with my computer. When I start my computer, it says something like 'running in single-channel mode'. Does this mean it's only utilizing one stick? How do I change it, if so?
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    Troubles reformatting my main hard drive.

    I have two hard drives. C: with Windows XP Home on it, and D: with my music. I wanted to completely erase C:, and reinstall Windows (the same copy I have currently installed) without touching D:. I chose to go through the process from the autorun menu when I popped the CD in. Later, I realized...
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    Formatting system hard drive troubles

    I have two hard drives. C: with Windows XP Home on it, and D: with my music. I wanted to completely erase C:, and reinstall Windows (the same copy I have currently installed) without touching D:. I chose to go through the process from the autorun menu when I popped the CD in. Later, I realized...