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Is it possible to buy / create a gaming computer for $1000 (monitor included) that will be futureproof for the next couple of years in regards to running games at full settings at a resolution of 1024 x 768? If it is possible, are there system / parts recommendations? Interesting in hearing...

I was considering getting an xbox 360 to play on my 20" HDTV, and I was wondering if the wow-factor is still present at 720p resolution on just a 20" screen. Can anyone share their insights and experiences with this? Thanks!

Hi Guys, I've been reading up on a lot of different system reactions to WiC based on different specs, and I was wondering what you guys thought on how the game would run on the following system: -- 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo -- 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM -- ATI x1600 256mb What...

Hi Guys, The problem I have is twofold - I believe they may be related. I'm on a MacBook Pro 17", the newest generation, and two things are happening: 1) Transfers over MSN Messenger are incredibly slow - I tried AdiumX, and transfers are also incredibly slow there, too. 2) I use my...

I don't yet have one - but you've piqued my interest. What kinds of other options are there out there?

I didn't realize this was a common quest for people - I was just curious as to what possibilities were open for someone who wanted gaming and portability to co-mingle, especially console-wise. This compression bit is a crisis indeed. Hmm.

What about on a normal laptop - would there still be that kind of lag present? Is there any way of overcoming said lag on either OS?

Here's the question - what is needed for one to be able to play their Nintendo Wii using their Macbook Pro as the screen? Are certain parts or software required? Some finaggling? Looking forward to hearing about solutions...

Of course, if there is a better laptop for this, I'd be willing to hear about that too!

Is there any way of using the M1710's screen to play with a gaming console such as the PS3 by simply plugging the console into the laptop? Is this a technical possibility? I'm open to all suggestions. Thanks in advance!

I'm not too familiar with Dell and how they work their sales - do they usually have one on during Christmas? What sort of deals / sales / bonus features should be expected out of such a sale? If anyone has any information on this, I would be greatly appreciative! Thanks

I'm not actually sure where to look regarding the mobo - since I purchased this computer from a store rather than built it myself. Perhaps I'll rip off an email to the manufacturer and see what they have to say.

Now I have four slots with 2 DIMMS x 512 so far - is it usually better to just put in two new sticks of 1024, or is it not usually an issue to have 4 sticks x 512? I'm pretty sure I'm able to use all four slots, and wondered if there was an "optimal" combination for RAM quantity / DIMM distribution.

Sound advice - will definitely do.

Not sure what you mean - I haven't yet made such a thread. I have, in fact, asked about a few other things though. A few days ago everyone's names were switching around, and a thread regarding "bottlecking" and performance was actually made by me rather than by the fellow it says it was...