Recent content by dclapps

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    Why does outputting to an HDTV never get the right resolution?

    It is a 1080p TV [model # TC-P54G25]. The computer monitor is @ 1920x1200. I've always just plugged in and extended desktop; I've never changed any settings... I guess that is where an error is. EDIT: Figured it out, Catalyst Control Center was underscanning the image. Moved the slider to...
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    Why does outputting to an HDTV never get the right resolution?

    I have black bars when I watch media from computer via HDMI. I have a panasonic plasma as well, and I see the mode 1 and mode 2. However, when I switch to mode 2 (the supposed 100% view), the image gets smaller, and I still have black bars vertically and horizontally. What do I need to be...
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    Federal court rules that 2nd Amendment applies outside of the home

    I think something is being missed here by the "you can't, in the heat of the moment, accurately interpret a robber's/mugger's/killer's/rapist's motive" crowd. The world where where robbers only rob, and drug addicts only break into your house to kindly say "hi" before they walk out with...
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    R.i.p c&c

    I think C&C was the first PC game I ever played. It was so difficult at the time, but I think I re-loaded it and smashed through it. I think the thing I loved the most was the background music. It seemed to be either louder than what I find currently in games or better suited to the...
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    New parts, weird boot issue

    You are correct, it is the 2500k. I was only in the BIOS once and never checked the version. If I could get back into the BIOS, then I can update it. Kind of a catch-22 right now. Ditto for switching the ram profile. Thanks for the help.
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    New parts, weird boot issue

    Hi -- I recently installed a new mobo (Asus P8P67), a new cpu (i5), new ram (ddr3 1600), a new hard drive (wd black 2tb), a new dvd drive and a new vid card (6950). My existing components are the case and the power supply (seasonic s12). At the first start-up, the monitor wouldn't come out...
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    which 50" plasma

    I went with the 50G25 through Amazon. I couldn't (read: didn't try hard enough to) compare the S2 and the G20/G25 so I just bit the bullet and went with the G. Paid something like 1200 for it. I don't remember my exact rationale behind going with the G, but it probably had something to do...
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    Five 2.1 Speaker Set Comparison

    This guy just posted this same question on [H] a couple days ago and everyone there told him the same as here, that sound is subjective, and he just kept trolling. I wouldn't waste any time with this guy. http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1576376
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    Anyone ever ignore their jury summons?

    I threw out the first one, and the 3 follow ups that came after it. I went to jail awhile ago and they didn't mention a warrant so I'm guessing nothing came of that first summons. I split time between LA and OC and when one came into LA I gave them OC address and since it's a different...
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    Rush fans represent!

    My buddy's name is Geddy. That counts.
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    No LAN play in Starcraft II?

    Blizzard just set panties to twist in here, jesus guys. 90% of the people in here who stated they will not buy the game are lying. A majority of your gaming time was going to be spent on single player and bnet anyways so stop kidding yourself. Anyone who thinks Blizzard won't include a...
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    Got burned/jacked/disrespected....

    I'm not sure why you are still being so helpful with them. From what you've said, the owner of the company has refused payment in addition to requesting more services. It is safe to say, as an owner of a profit-producing company, that he is not a complete idiot. He likely fully understands...
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    When you die in diablo 2...

    I have no idea, but here's my guess: Yes, it is exponential, based on your level.
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    Synthetic vs Regular oil - questions

    Is there any difference in change interval wrt synthetic over conventional? Also, once you use synthethic, you can switch back to conventional during an oil change?
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    Star Wars: The Old Republic Trailer

    I haven't played an mmo past 1 hour so it being an mmo is a bummer to me, but the saving grace is that I can finally play a bioware game that doesn't have a pause button. Pause is french for lame. I'd love to play kotor because I dig the story, but the combat system is like having to take a...