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    [Retired] The LCD Thread

    is Acer G245Hbmid Olympic Edition 24" Widescreen LCD Display the same as 24": Acer G24, 1920x1200 (16:10)?
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    Monitor-no signal

    I have a benq 24 inch(about 3 years old). I put together my new pc, hooked it up to the monitor and turned it on and i kept seeing "no signal". I decided to try HDMI over the normal cable(its the white one with 2 sets of prongs and single flat prong). Still the same result. Wondering if it...
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    Help with my build(gaming machine)

    Ah ok, after reading that because i had vista ultimate id have to upgrade to 7 ultimate its more efficient for me to just buy home professional full. I also see that OEM for system builders is alot cheaper, would it be better for me to purchase this? what are the cons to buying that version.
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    Help with my build(gaming machine)

    ah good to know, thanks, also, does anyone know about my windows 7 question? The computer i built before that has vista will not be used any longer, so would i be able to use that version of vista then upgrade to 7(to save money from buying W7 full)?
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    Help with my build(gaming machine)

    also with this system, given i am not OCing will i need to buy extra heatsings or fans?
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    Help with my build(gaming machine)

    i honestly have no idea what sandy bridge is...
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    Help with my build(gaming machine)

    This is my 2nd build(first one went balls out with liquid cooling, spent over 3k, I am spending a lot less on this one). I am budgeted around 1k, but i can go a bit over. My build is this Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price 1 ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner...
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    Windows 7 upgrade- 15% copying files

    thats the thing, the disc seems to be in perfect condition, but i decided to download W7 online and use that to upgrade, because luckily i have the product key so i just need the software
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    Windows 7 upgrade- 15% copying files

    Alright so i have been trying to upgrade from home premium 64bit vista to W7 with my upgrade disc and i am out of ideas. I am using a Sony Vaio FW series. Every time i try to run the upgrade i get an error saying "Windows cannot copy files required for installation. The files may be corrupt...
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    Tablet for engineering

    I am headed off to uni as an engineering student and wondering if a tablet is a good choice for me? I was originally planning on getting a laptop to game with and use for notes in a few classes(not many since mathematics notes are easier written). I am now considering getting a tablet as well...
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    Laptop advice

    VinDSL, thanks alot for the post, i actualy hadn't spent alot of time looking at HP prior to your post, however i am going to look over their options again before purchasing. rchiu, the Video card is actualy one of the main reasons i am interested in the vaio, Its a solid card for the price.
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    Laptop advice

    After my last post i decided to go on the cheaper end of a the laptop area spending somewhere around $1000 as compared to the $2000 i was originally planning on spending. My question now is what is a good brand to look into? At the moment i am considering the Sony Vaio, mainly the FW series...
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    New laptop advice

    As of right now i have a pretty solid gaming desktop, the problem is i will be living in a dorm and don't really have a lot of room, so i don't want to clutter up the room with a desktop.
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    New laptop advice

    I will be purchasing a laptop this fall for school/gaming. I have never owned a laptop so i would say it is fair to state that my knowledge in regards to them in minimal. My budget is around $2,000. So far what seems to have the best bang for buck is the Gateway® P-7808u FX Edition, which has...
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    Need help desperately-colors everywhere

    sorry should have been more clear, the card came superclocked, i have not altered anything with it(edited my post aswell)