Recent content by notanotheracct

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    need DVD authoring software with a specific option

    well thanks guys, that'll have to do then.
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    need DVD authoring software with a specific option

    i need software that will create a DVD that, once it finishes playing, will NOT endlessly loop. i don't need a fancy menu or anything (unless a menu is required for this to be possible) but i believe i used nero vision before and all the dvds it created for me would loop once ended. if possible...
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    DVD labeling problem

    so i'm building some DVD ISOs in ISO9660/UDF format using ImgBurn, and for whatever reason i don't see label names longer than 32 characters displayed after burning the discs. supposedly up to 63 characters are allowed under UDF file system. anyone know the issue? i was trying for a 35 char label.
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    system build time - upgrading major components

    the difference between the ds3 revisions is negligible from what i recall but the 3.3 seemed slightly better for whatever reason (google it if you really need to know). the 620w psu is slightly overkill especially since you're not going to OC at all, and psu energy efficiency drops when...
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    I did my homework for a build! PLEASE GRADE ME!

    it really is worth your while to buy cheaper crucial ballistix since they pretty much all OC the same. 667 and 800Mhz RAM should get just as high, and i mean this specifically for crucial ballistix, no idea if this applies to any other memory makers. i bought these for cheap with rebate and got...
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    HDD partitioning & platters question

    so i'm wondering how partitions relate to hdd platters. more specifically, lets say i have a 200gb hdd with 2 100gb platters in it, would there be any benefit to creating 2 100gb partitions? a friend of mine said he noticed a difference in doing so and that moving data between the partitions was...
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    trouble deciding which one

    yea that was the link i saw in another thread. and 512mb doesn't matter much unless you go dual monitor right? one question i have: for these cards that only have component tv outputs, is it possible to in any way get an s-video cable for them instead?
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    trouble deciding which one

    alright well a BFG 7900GS OC 256MB is going for about $107 now but i just realized that with video output i could possibly use my PC as a dvd player instead of buying a separate one. i think HDCP is only for blue-ray and hd-dvd right? i'm assuming any modern graphics card should be able to do...
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    trouble deciding which one

    trying to figure out which card to buy is hard since i'm not a heavy gamer, especially not of the latest games, and figuring out benchmarks isn't as helpful when you don't play them. that aside i'd just like to get the best overall bang for my buck and haven't chosen an LCD yet but this NEC...
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    Now that ATI/AMD Lost the war....

    open mouth, with tongue, or cheek?
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    need good bang for buck PCI-E card

    i don't really care much about dx10 though, just performance and picture quality which i've heard the x1950 pro series is great at. i found a website earlier that had benchmarks of alot of various cards but lost it, anyone have a similar link? and i'm curious if anyone knows the max...
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    need good bang for buck PCI-E card

    newegg had a powercolor x1950 pro for $129.99 AR but i just missed out on it so i'm just keeping an eye out for another deal. i really just wanna know a few good cards to look out for and their potential price ranges so i can jump on the first good deal i find. it's gonna go with an asus ab9...
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    Mixing RAM brands is okay right? 3 sticks of RAM is okay too right?

    from my experience with ddr RAM on amd s939, you can run any matching pairs in dual channel, most RAM slots are color coded to allow for that very thing. it should be the same thing for new intels and am2 now
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    New computer, have been out of the loop

    well what do you plan on using it for? personally, i'm planning on getting a cheap dual core now and just selling it later and jumping on quad once they drop in price
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    Mixing RAM brands is okay right? 3 sticks of RAM is okay too right?

    not particularly, it's only recommended that you have matching pairs if you overclock etc. if you're going stock then the only thing i'd look out for are the timings