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    PCIx 8x what is this slot for?

    I think he's referring to the PCI Express 8X slot (actually, the documentation says its only a 4X slot but has an 8X connector). I'm also researching this slot, trying to figure out what sort of card (if any) I will eventually be able to put in there. Apparently it can be used as a soft-modem...
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    AIW Radeon 8500 & DV...What's the difference?

    Accoring to Anand, they are both similar, but the Silicon tuner is faster and may be slightly better quality. He addresses many of these differences in a recent roundup Roundup
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    Economy Dual-Head Card?

    I'm looking for an inexpensive dual-head card to put into a editing workstation (mostly After Affects). It needs to fit the new AGP form factor (1.5 volt?). Any suggestions?