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    Running a DVI cable 20 feet

    If I remember correctly, 15 feet is the longest the DVI standard it certified up to. After 15 feet an amplifier is recommended. However, from what I understand higher quality cables won't lose too much quality in transfer if a few extra feet are used. Take this as a grain of salt though since I...
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    single GPU/lower res VS double GPU/higher res

    Now, I am sure the title may be a little misleading; however I wasn't sure exactly how to word this dilemma I have been having. I recently put together a nice rig. Purchased everything new, from the new keyboard/mouse to the motherboard. Nothing was salvaged from my old rig except for my 4:3...
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    EVGA 680i SLI - 2nd Video Card won't detect. Help!

    Ya, thats what I did. Each card worked fine that way.
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    EVGA 680i SLI - 2nd Video Card won't detect. Help!

    Mobo: EVGA 122-CK-NF63-TR LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Video Card: 2x EVGA 640-P2-N821-AR GeForce 8800GTS 640MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail RAM: OCZ Flex XLC 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop...
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    EVGA 680i SLI - 2nd Video Card won't detect. Help!

    Hey guys. I recently purchased a evga 680i SLI board along with two 8800 gts cards. Now, for some reason my second SLI'ed card won't get detected by windows. I am able to run each card individually, however when both are connected in there is no indication of a second card being there in the...
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    What is the longest graphics card?

    I'm not a graphics card but......:o
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    8800GTS SLI vs 8800GTX

    Hey guys, I would just like to say that I really really appreciate the input. This community is truely amazing =) I have decided to stick with the SLI setup for a few reasons. Since I havn't used SLI in the past, this will be a learning experiance for me more then anything. Secondly, I can...
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    8800GTS SLI vs 8800GTX

    Hey all. Recently, I decided that it was time for me to build a new rig. Amazingly, this occured to me very shortly after Anandtech wrote their High End Computer guide. Now, I trust this site over any other when it comes to PC hardware. Frankly, this site has lead me right for years. Anyways...
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    Wierd Computer Crash -- Locks, Random Colors on Screen, Monitor loses video feed

    BTW, i just oped up my case, and it seems the northbridge fan isn't running. Here is a link to the motherboard: http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=K8N_Neo2_Platinum&class=mb Also, in the bios i have the memory voltage set to 2.75v and i'm not sure how to set the CPU voltage...
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    Wierd Computer Crash -- Locks, Random Colors on Screen, Monitor loses video feed

    A quick update... I just installed the new Tomb Raider Legends game... and my computer crashed about 15 minutes into it. =No Load= GPU core temperature: 72C Ambient temperature: 51C I am going to run tomb raider once more and check the temps 10 minutes into it.
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    Wierd Computer Crash -- Locks, Random Colors on Screen, Monitor loses video feed

    Nothing is overclocked. As for temps, last time I checked they were fine... how do you recommend me testing temps under full load? Run the game and use some kind of temp utility?
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    Wierd Computer Crash -- Locks, Random Colors on Screen, Monitor loses video feed

    A64 3200 1gig corsair ram BFG 6800gt o/c I have no problems with the any of the games I play except FEAR (Actually it happened once in Swat 4). HL2, Oblivion, etc. all run fine. However, I would assume FEAR is the most demanding out of the three... i think. Anyways, after playing for no...
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    Random Reboots -- how do i find out the source of the problem?

    I put together a computer a few months back. The specs consist of: mobo: MSI K8N Neo 2 Platinum cpu: a64 3400 90nm vid: bfg geforce 800 gt oc ram: crucial 1gig ddr 400 PS: antec 420watt truepower For some reason when I play a game, i get random restarts. I think its possible it could...
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    Job offer Leeds UK

    I'd do it, but I live across the sea and im a N00B!
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    Keyboard/Mouse Freezup at Boot

    I am using a USB mouse and a PS/2 Keyboard. I use a USB to PS/2 converter thing for the mouse. Both of them freeze when Windows is starting up. With another restart, it will normally fix the issue. Could the ports be broke?