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    GPU device ids are wrong with integrated graphics

    I have a machine that I just put together with an AMD A10 7850K and a pair of R9 290X cards. I would like to run from the integrated graphics chip for my average daily stuff, surfing and videos while my GPUs do some scrypt coin mining. Then be able to switch to my nice cards when I want to...
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    Is 500W enough for 7970 and 5850?

    I have this power supply and a ATi 7970 and my old ATI 5850 running in the same computer. It runs, but I'm worried that I could be overstressing this old power supply. I'm doing some scrypt cryptocoin mining for fun so assume they are both running at full load. This is the power supply...
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    Chicago Auto Show - new/updated cars

    There are a few interesting cars at the Chicago Auto Show that were just unveiled. Camaro ZL1 ~550hp supercharged http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/11q1/2012_chevrolet_camaro_zl1_official_photos_and_info-auto_shows Charger SRT-8 - 465hp 6.4L...
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    Rubbish!

    Here's a video of some horribly overpriced car with an automatic transmission. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFatyz8w6s4 AKA - Ferrari F458 on Top Gear.
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    Vitamin D

    After listening to Steve Gibson's diatribe on Vitamin D (http://twit.tv/sn209), I decided to add some extra to my diet. At one point in the show he recommended 5000 IU a day. That seems like it might be too much. I have had 2000 to 2800 a day for the last few weeks. I have to say that I was...
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    F1 physics on the moon

    So, we were watching F1 qualifying while sitting in a bar tonight. The crazy drunk talk that came up was, what would happen if you had an underground F1 race on the moon with regular earth atmosphere, but moon gravity. Would the cars corner faster? How would mechanical vs. aerodynamic grip...
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    MSI GT627-218US

    I've been thinking of picking up this laptop: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16834152099 as a big upgrade to my old Dell D600. I will use it primarily to write code in Visual Studio/SQL Server etc. web apps. Most of the time I will be using an external keyboard and...
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    What is a reputable electronics/photo store in the U.K?

    What is a reputable electronics/photo store in the U.K that would ship to America? I'm thinking of ordering a Canon SX-1 IS and having it shipped over.
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    MVP - Mitral Valve Prolapse

    Does anybody else have mitral valve prolapse? How does it affect your workouts? Do you feel like it takes you longer to make gains than other people?
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    Ferrari threatens to leave F1

    I'm surprised there isn't already a thread about this: Ferrari threatens to leave F1 if engines are standardized The short version is that the FIA wants to standardize engines to cut costs. Ferrari threatens to leave if they do. So it probably won't happen. It's completely against...
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    New McLaren F1

    http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/n.../mcclarens_new_f1.html
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    Looking for a free standalone xPath query builder

    I'm looking for a free standalone xPath query builder to help me navigate through the data in a file that I'm importing using C#. Any suggestions?
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    Toes numb

    After walking a full day in boots that I don't normally wear with some Dr. Schoals insoles in them, my feet were really sore. When I took off the boots I realized that the insoles were bunched up around my toes and my toes were numb. Now a couple of days later my toes are a little bit tingly...
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    What size PSU should I get for this setup?

    Currently, it has: EVGA 680i motherboard Intel e4300 dual core @ 3.0GHz 2GB PC2 6400 2x Western Digital 500GB 1x Western Digital 320GB DVD Burner EVGA 7800GT 256MB It has a OCZ 700W PSU that looks like it may have failed after about a year of use. In the future: no CPU/memory/video...
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    Computer shutting down randomly

    I have a computer that is shutting off randomly. It does it even when sitting in the BIOS setup screen, so I've ruled out a Windows issue. My first thought was overheating. There were 2 case fans that had failed. I replaced those and it didn't seem to help. I can watch the temps and fan...
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    2009 Acura TL

    There it is... http://www.caranddriver.com/re...otos_and_info_car_news
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    The affect of height on lifting weights

    I've noticed from watching other people of various heights lifting weights that being tall or short can give an advantage when doing different exercises. For example, imagine doing a bench press but with 3 foot long forearms. As you bring the weight down to your chest the angle of your arm...
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    New car!

    New to me anyway. It's a 2006 Acura TL. The thing is incredibly smooth to drive. The interior design is top notch. I'm really enjoying it so far. I can't say that I'm completely in love with it the way I was with my Mustang, but the Acura is a very good car. It has 15k miles, a navigation...
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    Looking at a used car with low miles

    I went to look at a 2006 Acura TL yesterday. It has 15k miles on it as a leased car. The mechanic at the dealership was in the process of replacing the rear brake rotors when I got there. This seems like extremely low miles to be replacing the brake rotors, especially the rears on a front...
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    Starbucks for non-coffee drinker

    I'm meeting someone this afternoon at Starbucks, but I hate coffee. Do they have anything else that's good that I can order?
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    Effects of sodium on muscle growth?

    I'm mostly wondering about things like sliced lunch meats like turkey, ham, roast beef, they all seem to have high sodium. Some of them have a nice fat and carb to protein ratio, but have high sodium. I know it's not good for blood pressure, but is it bad for muscle growth also? I ask...
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    Looking for MB recommendation

    I'm thinking about upgrading the computer I currently use as a Beyond TV server. Currently it's running 6 tv tuners (2 x hauppauge 500, 1 x hauppauge 1600), with 4 hard drives (36gb boot, 2 x 250gb, 1 x 320gb). The current CPU is an Athlon XP 2100+, with a DFI LanParty board, I don't remember...
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    Java vs. .NET as a career choice

    I need some opinions. I have worked with both Java and .NET and I'm currently looking for a job. I now have to decide which one to focus on. I have significantly more experience working with Microsoft technology. I picked up Java about 3 years ago and I've completed 2 large web browser...
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    EcoBoost - formerly Twin Force

    The greenies seem to have a pretty good, but somewhat biased, article about Ford's "EcoBoost" technology. It's pretty much direct injection with turbos and a higher than normal compression ratio due to the last second direct injection of fuel...
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    Vector is trying to make a comeback

    Some of you might remember the Vector W2 from back in the late 80's and early 90's. It looks like the company is trying to make a comeback. And take a shot at the Bugatti Veyron. Supercharged 10 Liter V-8 with a claimed 1850hp and 275mph top speed...
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    Formula One - The 2008 team shuffling begins

    He's probably heading off to Renault. Nothing official yet... http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/he...ail/071102131232.shtml
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    Lewis Hamilton video game deal

    Lewis Hamilton signed a deal with EA to license his name for use in a video game. However, EA does not own the rights to the F1 license, so unless they buy that too who knows what this game will be. It's amazing that even after making several big mistakes at the end of the season and handing...
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    Westinghouse 47" 1080p $1278 at Amazon

    Westinghouse TX-47F430S Amazon Westinghouse 47" 1080p Product Features * Integrated ATSC / Clear QAM / NTSC Tuner * 1920 X 1080 Option Resolution (1080p) * 176o Viewing Angle (Vertical/Horizontal) * Four HDMI, Two HD Component Video and One S Video Inputs *...
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    XM car antenna

    I'm looking into upgrading my car stereo head unit to the Alpine with the nice iPod integration. At the same time I'd like to look into getting XM also. Apparently this head unit will process the XM signal and display everything on the screen, but I've been told that it still needs an antenna...
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    Dragon*Con

    I went to my first Dragon*Con last weekend. I gotta say, it was awesome. Also, I never expected to see so many hot women at a geek conference. Who else went, has pictures, has stories, etc...
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    Morning cardio workout

    I am working out... 1. to build muscle 2. lose fat from my gut My current plan is to focus on a particular muscle group each day I do weight training. My weights workout schedule is roughly like this: Monday - Chest Wednesday - Legs Friday - Back/Arms Sunday - Shoulders Not...
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    Forum search bot

    I would like to see a way to set up an automated search that sends results to a user when there are new results. For example, if I wanted to search for all topics with the string "Westinghouse 47" LCD" in the Hot Deals forum, any new topics could be e-mailed to me when they show up.
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    What do I need to wire through to another room

    I have an existing network with a Linksys router/switch connected to 2 computers and my DSL modem. On one wall I have set up an outlet that is directly on the opposite side of the wall from my cable TV outlet. What I want to do is pass through a network cable into the other room, and add a...
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    PCI express and AGP on one card

    I saw a web site with a card that was supposed to go into production soon with a PCI-Express connector on one side of the card and flip it over for an AGP connector on the other side. Did anyone else see this? I can't find it again.
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    Looking for video capture software

    I just got a Hauppauge PVR500MCE and Beyond TV 3.5. The tv recording features are working great. But I didn't realize that with this combo I would not have any software to capture video from an external source going into either the RCA, S-video, or coax connectors. What software do you guys...
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    Plextor PX-716SA install problem

    I have just installed a Plextor PX-716SA DVD Burner. This is the new 16x sata dual layer drive. Anyway, once I start the computer the drive constantly ejects every time I close it. With or without a disc in the tray. The drive is connected to a DFI NForce 2 Ultra B motherboard. The...