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    Low resolution video on high res monitors?

    Hi, I'm searching for a 24" monitor and I have a basic question. While I'm sure that HD content will play very well on a 1920x1200 monitor, I wonder how standard definition or even divx/xvid content will play on such a monitor? For example, I have loads of content which are ripped, divxed...
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    Motherboard Temperature - is this normal?

    Thanks for your responses! I think this is a problem with Intel design, because I returned this and ordered a replacement motherboard from Intel and that too has the exact same problem. Touches 94° C within half hour of booting. So I bought a regular external desk fan which I kept pointed at...
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    Motherboard Temperature - is this normal?

    My system, which has an Intel DG33FB motherboard, has been facing a few freezes off late, and upon investigation, I discovered that the ICH temperatures touched 93 degrees celsius. These temperatures were reported by Intel Desktop Utilities and I cross checked these with the bios readings...
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    I need a game that will blow me away

    Try the following games. I've completed all of them and loved every minute of it. SpellForce 2 - Shadow Wars : a rare mix of RTS and RPG (and highly underrated and underreviewed in my opinion) Company of Heroes - RTS Company of Heroes - Opposing Fronts World in Conflict - RTS World in...