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    Replacement for Audigy 2 ZS?

    I have an aging Audigy 2 ZS sound card. For a few months now, I get the occasional audio distortion in Windows 7 x64 (Home Edition). I've seen this distortion occur in both games and music players (and perhaps once even on the Windows desktop). As such, I'd like to replace it if possible...
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    Security Restrictions While Developing Java Applets

    I'm developing a Java applet that requires some user feedback (the user opens a file chooser and selects files from the local system). I understand that the applet will need to be signed long term, but while I'm developing it, how can I get around the Java security model? As it is now, I get...
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    Power Supply for a GTX 460?

    Awesome! I didn't realize the rails were combined like that. You learn something new every day. Thanks! :D
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    Power Supply for a GTX 460?

    My setup: GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-USB3P LGA 775 Intel P45 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (Wolfdale) 3.0 GHz, with a Zalman CNPS7000C-Cu Cooler G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) BFG Tech GeForce 8800 GTS (G92) 512 MB (ForceWare 258.96) (Died a sudden...
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    Corrupt Video - Can't Figure Out Why

    I swapped out the monitor, and that didn't help. Also swapped my DVI to VGA converter. No dice there either. Also swapped power supplies. I guess the card is just plain dead. Not sure what's wrong with my old 7900 GT...
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    Corrupt Video - Can't Figure Out Why

    I recently had a video problem crop up on my current system (specs below). The video card was acting up, and would display trash on the screen any time video modes changed (i.e. switching from VGA boot screen to Windows 7, trying to play a video, many of my video games also triggered it). The...
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    Where to from 8800 GTS 512?

    I have a BFG Tech 8800 GTS 512 that appears to have died tonight (either it or my mobo; I'll probably replace both in the coming days). Having not looked at GPUs in a million years, I'm out of touch with today's market. I have a few questions, but before those, here's my current setup specs...
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    Question for Netflix Subscribers

    I'm planning on signing up for Netflix soon, but I have a question for those of you already using the service: How do you mail back your DVDs: do you put them in your mailbox for the postal carrier to pick them up? Or do you drive them to a post office / mailbox? Is one faster than the other?
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    Recommended Usenet Providers?

    Since Time Warner has completely ditched its support for usenet, I'm looking for a reliable usenet provider. What do you folks here recommend? Cost isn't a concern.
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    Graphics card for a new gaming rig

    I have since changed my plans, and will be picking up the E8400. :)
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    Graphics card for a new gaming rig

    I'd like to play Crysis, if at all possible, though I know that it's quite a beast (so I'm willing to play with medium graphics levels). I'd play most of my games at 1600x1200, though 1280x1024 is fine (I still use an old NEC 22" CRT).
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    Graphics card for a new gaming rig

    I'm building a new computer for gaming purposes, and I'm wondering what to get in the graphics card department (it's been a while since I've looked at video cards). Here's are the components I've chosen so far for my rig, for the sake of context: ABIT IP35 Pro Motherboard Intel Core 2 Duo...
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    Is 500W still enough?

    Is this OCZ GameXStream 600W model a decent replacement for the Antec I've got now? It seems to have decent reviews at NewEgg. This Corsair 620HX model also looks good, though it's a bit more money.
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    Is 500W still enough?

    What should I replace it with? Are there other brands recommended over Antec?
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    Is 500W still enough?

    I'm looking at building a new system, and I'm wondering if my current power supply is still sufficient for my new rig. Here's a quick look at what I'm considering upgrading to: * Asus P5E Mobo * Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 * 2GB (2 x 1GB) Crucial Ballistix DDR2 SDRAM * EVGA GeForce 8800 GT...
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    NTP on a private network?

    I have a number of systems, none of which can see the internet (i.e. they are on a private network). I would like to set up one of the systems as a "master" system, so that I can sync the time between all of the machines. In essence, I set the time on the master system, and all the "slave"...
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    Router on top of TV

    I have a DLink DI-624 wireless router sitting on top of my television (CRT). Would the television, when turned on, cause any interference or damage to the router? I've noted that both the wireless performance and reception of the router has degraded considerably over time, and I'm wondering if...
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    Quiet, Reliable 80mm Case Fans?

    Thanks for all the suggestions. I will certainly investigate these options. Any more thoughts or recommendations?
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    Quiet, Reliable 80mm Case Fans?

    My Cooler Master ATC-201 case has four fans: two intakes on the front (blowing across the hard drives), one outtake on the rear, and one outtake on the top (all are 80 mm). When I bought the case, the top fan was incredibly loud (must have a bad bearing), so I've never used it; instead it acts...
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    Recommended Zalman Coolers for AMD X2 4400+?

    I've got a Zalman VF-900 for my graphics card, and I am very impressed with its performance (and it's so quiet!). As such, I'd like to get a Zalman cooler for my AMD X2 4400+ CPU (the current fan is making a very high pitched whine that's driving me nuts). What Zalman coolers do people...
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    Wireless Network Slows Over Time

    My desktop machine at home uses a PCI wireless card to connect to my family's home LAN (I'm too far away from the NAT box to run a cable). I've been noting for some time now that, over time, my network connection gradually gets slower. If I reboot my machine, the connection speed is restored...
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    Questions on general dual core stability

    I'm looking to upgrade to an AMD dual core processor (the X2 family looks interesting), but I occasionally see comments about problems that crop up due to dual core processors. What kind of stability do people here with dual core processors see? Are crashes / lockups / hangs a frequent problem...
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    Two Questions

    Are any particular memory brands recommended? Or are they mostly the same?
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    Two Questions

    Thanks for the suggestions. Does anyone have any other thoughts?
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    Two Questions

    I am planning on building a new system, and I've decided on these items: * Asus A8N5X * AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ * eVGA GeForce 7900GT * Seagate Barracuda 120GB SATA 1.5GB/s (2x) I'm still in need of some memory, and a new power supply. I usually buy memory from Crucial Technologies...
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    Motherboard for AMD 64 X2 4400+

    Any other suggestions?
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    Motherboard for AMD 64 X2 4400+

    What about the Asus A8N5X? The reviews at NewEgg look good, but again, I've been out of the motherboard loop for years...
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    Motherboard for AMD 64 X2 4400+

    I'm going to buy an AMD 64 X2 4400+ CPU (available here at NewEgg), and I don't know what motherboard to buy. Can anyone provide any suggestions? I don't think I'm going to do SLI graphics, but I would like PCI-Express ... and I also have a few other basic constraints (I think most...
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    Recommended PCI Express Video Cards?

    I've actually posted a question about this very issue in another thread.
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    Recommended PCI Express Video Cards?

    Yes, I currently have a 2.8 GHz P4. I'm looking at going with either an AMD 64 4000+ or possibly even an X2 4400+.
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    Recommended PCI Express Video Cards?

    For budget, the sky's the limit. :D I game semi-regularly (although not as much as I used to) ... it's mostly action games (Half-Life 2, etc), but I'm looking at getting Elder Scrolls: Oblivion here someday.
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    Recommended PCI Express Video Cards?

    I've got a 22" CRT, so I'm not limited resolution-wise (thankfully).
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    Recommended PCI Express Video Cards?

    Any more recommendations? What NVIDIA solutions are decent these days?
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    AMD 64 4000+ vs. 64 x2 4400+?

    The system I'm planning on upgrading is mostly used for games. I do some development work on it (Visual Studio) as well as some web design (Dreamweaver), but nothing super major. I also do the occasional Photoshopping on it. General usage breakdown: 80% gaming 10% web development 5%...
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    AMD 64 4000+ vs. 64 x2 4400+?

    I'm looking at building a brand new system (upgrading from AGP to PCI Express), and I want to move away from Intel processors. I currently have a Pentium 4 2.8GHz processor (with HT). I'm currently looking at two AMD solutions: AMD Athlon 64 4000+ AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ The first is $334...
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    Recommended PCI Express Video Cards?

    What non-SLI, PCI Express video cards are recommended for gaming these days? I see the NVIDIA 7900GT is out ... what do people think of it? I'm not concerned about the price ... just want to know what's recommended. Thanks!
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    Photoshop PNG Support

    I found out that Adobe has a 30-day trial one can download of CS2, so I gave it a shot. Wow ... this is so much better than 5.5. FWIW, I'm doing my PNG image editing for a Firefox extension of mine, so IE is no problem. :) It's nice working in a browser that gets that kind of stuff right...
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    Photoshop PNG Support

    I have the oh-so-ancient Photoshop 5.5, and it has lousy PNG support (especially as far as transparency is concerned). Do newer releases have better support? Also, I know the latest versions have met with some not incredibly favorable reviews. What versions do Photoshop users recommend? Is...
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    Dual monitors using a laptop

    Here at work, I have an LCD display that I plug into the VGA-out port of my laptop. I run dual screen as a result, but I'm having the following problem: When I take my laptop home at night, I clearly don't take the monitor with me. I use the laptop from my home in the evening. When I come...
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    Improving Desktop Wireless Reception

    I have a DLink DI-624 wireless router downstairs in my family room. My personal computer (a desktop system) is on the second floor, and I'm using a NetGear WG311v3 wireless PCI card. The reception up there is pretty weak, and I'd like to improve it. I can't move the router (we only have one...