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    Boat Name Graphic Design

    Hi Guys, I'm looking for some graphic design help here. I've decided to change the name on my boat, we've settled on Phoenix. I've got 51" by 23" to place the name and was thinking of encorperating the Formula "Thunderbird" logo into the name, likely taking the round corners of the wing...
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    Connecting Two Routers, Advice Needed

    Hello All, I've got one router I want to use to handle my MLPPP DSL connection. I've got another that I want to use for its 1000mbs switch and 802.11n capabilities. Right now I've got things setup connecting the MLPPP Router to the 802.11n Router via a port on the MLPPP to the WAN port on...
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    Need Some Advice on Surrounds - Energy RC Mini's vs. CR-10s

    Hi Guys, I've currently got a pair of Energy RC-70's bi-amped by a Pioneer 1018. I'm looking to add surrounds and have access to either Energy RC-Mini's or Energy CR-10's for a great price. my room is C-Shaped. My couch is placed on the rear wall and with no wall on the open portion of...
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    HTPC Card - ATI 3450 or Nvidia G310?

    I've got both sitting around and am wonder which one is faster/better for HD Video decoding. I can't really seem to find much info on either as they are both budget discrete video cards.
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    Upgrade Suggestions, PSU Limited?

    Hi Guys, My photoshop machine is a Vostro, powered by an i7 with 8gb of ram. There's a PCI-E16x slot in it and I'd like to add a video card to allow me to catch up on the games I've missed since my old Optron 175 and 7900GS's days. I know my bottle neck will be the 350 PSU in the system...
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    Home Painting - Advice Please

    Hi Guys, I've been in the house for a year and it's time to paint. I'm looking for any and all advice on painting from brands to masking to technique. Thanks!
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    Any ATOTers from Guelph or Kitchener/Waterloo?

    Just curious!
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    Mystery Creature Found Dead in Panama

    http://news.aol.ca/article/mys...dead-in-panama/708838/ Any thought ATOT? M-m-m-monster repost ATOT Moderator ElFenix
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    HTPC Video Card w/ HDMI + Audio

    Hello, I'm looking for a video card that can output on HDMI (with audio to a Pioneer Receiver). It should be able to pass DD and DTS at a minimum. A full height card is fine, passive cooling preferred. The only other requirement is that it must not need a PCI-E power connector...
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    Looking for a 802.11N Gigabit Router/Switch Combo

    Any suggestions?
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    Appliance Buying Advice

    I'm just looking for any and all advice with regards to appliances. I was out looking today and found a pretty good looking Samsung Front Load Washer/Dryer combo, but how good are Samsung appliances? Are there any features I should look for? Any specific brands to avoid? P.S. I'm in...
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    Tweak My Workout Routine and...

    Hi Guys, I don't have a lot of time, so at this point I'm doing the following. Feel free to suggest exercises that you feel might be more beneficial. Standing Dumbbell Curls Flat Dumbbell Press Flat Dumbbell Flyes Dumbbell Side Raises Push-ups I'm also doing an ab routine that...
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    New Build Time

    Hi Guys, I've been out of hardware since I my last build, and OPTY 170 on a DFI Board. I'm looking for some advice on a decent gaming system that won't break the bank. I also do a fair bit of photoshop work. Where do I start?
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    What kind of RJ45 for my new house?

    Hey Guys, I just bought a new house and am going to be doing RJ45 drops to every room during construction. What kind of cable should I go with? All runs will be in interior walls. Thanks, --- This thread belongs in "Networking" JMWarren, not Off Topic. Zim Hosein Off Topic...
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    R26.5 vs. R20 walls

    I'm looking at building a new home. The builder will face the walls 1" Rigid insulation for about $1150 which bumps the R-Value from 20 to 26.5 I'm in South Western Ontario, we get cold winters. Can anyone advise me if this is worth it? Thanks!
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    Good, Small GMRS Radios

    Hi Guys, I'm looking to stay in touch with PPL at the ski hills this winter, so I'm looking for some small, GMRS radios. I'm in Canada but am willing to order an American model if they provide better range due to higher wattage. Anyone got any advice? Anything to stay far away from...
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    LED Flashlight Recommendation

    Hi, I'm looking for a small LED Flashlight, available to then Canadian market. The most important factor is that it be small, the smaller the better. Ideally it would be not longer than 4-5 inches. I was hopeful for something powered by AA's, but if an alternate source (123's) is vastly...
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    Back Up Software

    Hi Guys, I keep an internal drive which I currently manually mirror to an external drive. All I need is some backup software to track changes on the internal drive, the mirror them across to the external drive. I'd like it to do it on the fly, if the external is connected and "update" or...
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    How to Pronounce Seki

    Hi Guys, I've got an interview tomorrow and am not 100% sure how to pronounce the interviews last name which is Seki. Help! Thanks!
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    Patrick Stewart to play Mr. Clean in upcomming commercial

    Ok, not really, but seriously, give the guy an earing and he's a shoe in!
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    Face aging/ethnicity link?

    Well the search has failed me again. Someone posted a link to a website that would morph your face into different age's/ethnicities.... Anyone still got the link? Thanks!
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    Trojan Battle Suit on eBay

    eBay Link When this thing was first announced it sparked some good debate on the forum. Now someone can buy it and put it to the test....
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    Facebook Stalker Video

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FahBBnfHAQ
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    Notebook Undervolting

    Simple Question Assuming that a CPU will run at the same voltage at all clock speeds (Core Duo or Core2Duo) will it consume more power when operating at a higher frequency? If it doesn't it would in fact be more efficient to run at the higher speed as it can accomplish more "work" for the...
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    Best Weather Tray Program

    Hey, I'm hopeful that someone on ATOT will point me in the right direction for a weather notifier that sits in the tray (next to clock). Most are loaded with AD's or Spywear. Canadian cities are a must! Thanks!
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    Router has problems when a specific PC is Plugged in

    Hi Guys, My WRT54G seems to work fine, except for when I plug in my desktop! It just started doing this today and has been fine for months. As soon as I plug in my desktop the port light for the desktop and the Internet light go nuts. I suspected that it was something on my desktop but spy...
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    Opteron 170 Overclock Help

    FSB 250 HTT 4x250=1000 Multiplier 10x Memory on 166 Divider for 208 Memtest stable VCore is set to 1.5v in the bios yeilding 1.456v in windows. I can't even get to 2.55 Prime95 stable without more volts. I'm at 49c under load but am wary of adding more voltage. Have I missed...
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    RMClock vs. Core Temp vs. CPU-Z vs. MBM5

    I just swapped out my 3200+ for an Opteron 170. I'm having trouble determing my true VID. It's set to 1.45 in the BIOS and various software packages report the following. BIOS 1.45 CPU-Z 1.44 MBM5 1.44 RMClock 1.35 Core Temp 1.35 Which do I believe? Also which is more reliable...
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    MP3 CD Burning Software with iTunes Compatiability

    I'm looking to burn some MP3 CDs but would like more functionality that iTunes provides, specifically the ability to put more than one playlist per CD, organized in different folders that my MP3 CD player will read.. My problem is that my music library is all in iTunes, so software that would...
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    Mini/Shelf Stereo Recomendations

    I was given a JVC UX-EP25 for Christmas, with the instruction to make sure it was suitable or exchange it. I'm not really sure what else is out there so I turn to you ATOT. iPod integration isn't a must, but I'd like MP3 CD playback. Sound Quality is of the utmost importance (relative to...
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    BFG 7900GS Overclock Issues HELP

    I've unlocked the additional pipes and had 0 problems in that config at stock speed. I've set the OC to 590 Core and 1600 Memory and run rthdribl for over an hour with no problems. When I play BF2 or run 3DMark the card will stop rendering for a second or two and just hang...like its...
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    7600GT vs 7900GS Power Consumption

    I'm looking at the above cards as an upgrade for my GF's brother. He's only got an Antec 400w PSU that came with his Antec case, so I'm trying to be power conscious. From Anandtech articles it seems that the 7900GS consumes LESS power than the 7600GT. I just don't think that's right. Any...
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    Sound Card Advice

    Hi Guys, I just ditched my trusty Microsoft DSS-80 speakers that were running on USB. I'm finding that the on-board on my DFI doesn't quite cut it. Can anyone suggest a decent card? I don't need 5.1 support and probably never will. I'm running Logitech Z-2300's for now, but might...
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    PSA: Just found the Minimize Button!

    I'm talking about the one on the top right of the standard Anandtech forum window. I've been here for a while and never noticed it before. Just thought some others might like a heads up that it exists! Mike
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    Imaging Drive to Drive

    Hi Guys, I've been trying to image an old drive to a new one today and havn't had much luck. My semantic recovery CD is having issues. Is there some other software that you could recommend I use? Ghost has been my stand by for years, but the bootable CD I'm using is hanging up....Is...
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    Kitchen Managment Software?

    Hey Guys, I'm wondering if anyone knows of some kitchen management software that would inventory my food and generate grocery lists ect. I'd also be interested in one that could suggest recipes based on the current inventory... I've got no idea if this exists, but knew that ATOT would...
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    XP Problems after Ubuntu Install

    I just installed Ubuntu on my PC. I installed it to an extra PATA drive I had sitting around. I unplued my SATA drive that had XP on it to be sure no changes occured to that drive. After the install I plugged back in my SATA drive and played some more. When I went to boot back to XP it...
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    Creating an Animal Planet Spoof...need a name

    Just like the title says! Go Nuts
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    Linux, Where to start?

    Anyone recommend a build for me? Advice? I did install redhat YEARS ago...never really got into it though. Thanks! Mike
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    Anyone played the Business Strategy Game?

    Experiences?