Recent content by jgbishop

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    Replacement for Audigy 2 ZS?

    I have an aging Audigy 2 ZS sound card. For a few months now, I get the occasional audio distortion in Windows 7 x64 (Home Edition). I've seen this distortion occur in both games and music players (and perhaps once even on the Windows desktop). As such, I'd like to replace it if possible...
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    Security Restrictions While Developing Java Applets

    I'm developing a Java applet that requires some user feedback (the user opens a file chooser and selects files from the local system). I understand that the applet will need to be signed long term, but while I'm developing it, how can I get around the Java security model? As it is now, I get...
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    Power Supply for a GTX 460?

    Awesome! I didn't realize the rails were combined like that. You learn something new every day. Thanks! :D
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    Power Supply for a GTX 460?

    My setup: GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-USB3P LGA 775 Intel P45 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (Wolfdale) 3.0 GHz, with a Zalman CNPS7000C-Cu Cooler G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) BFG Tech GeForce 8800 GTS (G92) 512 MB (ForceWare 258.96) (Died a sudden...
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    Corrupt Video - Can't Figure Out Why

    I swapped out the monitor, and that didn't help. Also swapped my DVI to VGA converter. No dice there either. Also swapped power supplies. I guess the card is just plain dead. Not sure what's wrong with my old 7900 GT...
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    Corrupt Video - Can't Figure Out Why

    I recently had a video problem crop up on my current system (specs below). The video card was acting up, and would display trash on the screen any time video modes changed (i.e. switching from VGA boot screen to Windows 7, trying to play a video, many of my video games also triggered it). The...
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    Where to from 8800 GTS 512?

    I have a BFG Tech 8800 GTS 512 that appears to have died tonight (either it or my mobo; I'll probably replace both in the coming days). Having not looked at GPUs in a million years, I'm out of touch with today's market. I have a few questions, but before those, here's my current setup specs...
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    Question for Netflix Subscribers

    I'm planning on signing up for Netflix soon, but I have a question for those of you already using the service: How do you mail back your DVDs: do you put them in your mailbox for the postal carrier to pick them up? Or do you drive them to a post office / mailbox? Is one faster than the other?
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    Recommended Usenet Providers?

    Since Time Warner has completely ditched its support for usenet, I'm looking for a reliable usenet provider. What do you folks here recommend? Cost isn't a concern.
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    Graphics card for a new gaming rig

    I have since changed my plans, and will be picking up the E8400. :)
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    Graphics card for a new gaming rig

    I'd like to play Crysis, if at all possible, though I know that it's quite a beast (so I'm willing to play with medium graphics levels). I'd play most of my games at 1600x1200, though 1280x1024 is fine (I still use an old NEC 22" CRT).
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    Graphics card for a new gaming rig

    I'm building a new computer for gaming purposes, and I'm wondering what to get in the graphics card department (it's been a while since I've looked at video cards). Here's are the components I've chosen so far for my rig, for the sake of context: ABIT IP35 Pro Motherboard Intel Core 2 Duo...
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    Is 500W still enough?

    Is this OCZ GameXStream 600W model a decent replacement for the Antec I've got now? It seems to have decent reviews at NewEgg. This Corsair 620HX model also looks good, though it's a bit more money.
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    Is 500W still enough?

    What should I replace it with? Are there other brands recommended over Antec?
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    Is 500W still enough?

    I'm looking at building a new system, and I'm wondering if my current power supply is still sufficient for my new rig. Here's a quick look at what I'm considering upgrading to: * Asus P5E Mobo * Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 * 2GB (2 x 1GB) Crucial Ballistix DDR2 SDRAM * EVGA GeForce 8800 GT...