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    5870 HDMI Issues

    So... I feel as helpless as can be right now, but for some reason I cannot figure out how to get the 5870 I'm using to output via HDMI. Here's the situation: I have dual DVI displays that I normally use, and I want to be able to disable one of my dvi displays and start using HDMI (for...
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    HDTV Upgrade: 32" to 55"

    So here's the deal. I have a 32" Samsung 720p LCD, and I'm looking to buy something in the 50"+ range. I'm curious what the best route to go would be to upgrade, budgeting around 2000 give or take a couple hundred. I'm intrigued by the Samsung LED LCDs, but are they worth the extra price...
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    ATI Drivers, Artifacting Issue

    I just bought an ATI 5770 and installed it with a fresh version of Windows 7 Pro 64-bit. I'm having some artifacting issues after playing games and a crash during Borderlands. Is there somewhere I can go to get ATI beta drivers or older drivers to do testing with? Also, I had problems...
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    5770 Artifacting / System Crash

    UPDATE: I was using iTunes today, and my system appeared to... kind of crash. It appeared to have froze (the mouse wouldn't move, no response to keyboard, and the song progress bar was not moving), but my music continued to play. Does this help lead to a solution? Okay, so I've had some what...
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    Dual Monitors 8800GTS

    I just purchased two Dell S2209W monitors (yeah, they are TN panels), and I was curious if anyone has any experience running these on an 8800GTS. I've grown accustomed to running dual displays at work, and would like to carry it over to my home setup. Is there any performance hit while...
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    Dell S2209W Monitors

    So I just impulse bought 2 Dell S2209W monitors for use with my desktop PC. They are 1920x1080 Full HD monitors, and I got both of them for $315. The computer is used for everything from gaming (crysis, CoD, L4D, etc), to programming, web browsing and some multimedia. Is it worth it or...
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    P5QL Pro & Q6600 Overclock

    I just installed a P5QL pro in my computer after my last motherboard bit the dust, and I am trying to figure out what settings to change to take my CPU up to maybe 3.2 or 3.4ghz? It doesn't seem to be the easiest board to overclock without really knowing your stuff, but maybe one of you guys...
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    Asus P5QL Pro vs Gigabyte EP43-UD3L

    Alright, so my motherboard is no longer working properly, and I need to replace it, with a budget in mind. I'm trying to spend under $100, and so far this is what I've found. ASUS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813131329 Gigabyte...
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    Left 4 Dead on a laptop

    I just bought a laptop with a 9300m GS 256mb, and my brother wants someone to team up with. Anyone know if it will run on it? Dan
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    Two displays with laptop

    I was curious if anyone has ever hooked up another monitor to run dual displays with a Lenovo before. When I switch to one or the other monitor, it looks good, but when I start using both, the color on the laptop starts to look really grainy. It has some sort of DisplayTech thing (for using 2...
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    Call it a VC problem?

    I have a computer that will be going on about a year and a half old soon. Specs are as follows: Intel Q6600 Abit IP35 Pro MSI 8800GTS OC 640MB 2gb OCZ Reaper DDR2 800 X-Clio 650W PSU For about the past 6 months I have been having gaming troubles. When I play graphics intensive games...
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    Decent Budget Build?

    So my friend wants a budget gaming PC, and when I say budget, I mean like...sub $400 without the monitor. This is what I am putting together for him and the prices. Let me know your thoughts: CASE/PSU: Rosewill Case & PSU $90 PROC: AMD X2 7750 $45 (Bought on Anandtech) MOBO: Foxconn...
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    Help choosing a motherboard

    Okay, so I told a friend I'd build a computer for him if he gave me a budget...and I find myself stuck on the motherboard aspect. I prefer Intel-based components, fyi. So far, the only specs I've picked out are: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Processor DDR2 Memory He gave me a price range of...
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    Samsung 32" LCD calibration settings

    I just recently bought a Samsung Series 4 32" LCD TV, and was wondering what the best calibration settings would be, or what you use? There are so many options I don't know where to begin to get the best quality picture. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks Dan
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    Budget LCD TV for College

    I'm going to college on August 23rd, and want to pick up an LCD TV before then. I don't need all the bells and whistles, but I want something with a good quality picture, and good options. As for requirements... at least 720p, HDMI input (hopefully 2), VGA or DVI, and at least 27". I'll be...
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    More Macbook Pro questions

    I am in the market for a laptop, and I have been weighing between a macbook and a macbook pro. Recently, it was discovered that Nvidia dropped the ball on the 8600's, and that some, or possibly all of them are faulty and can fail due to heat issues. So, here's my questions... Is it worth it...