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    What Do I Need? Mini Display Port to Dual Link DVI

    I have a Surface Pro that I'd like to connect to my Dell 3007 30" display, which only accepts dual-link DVI connections. I've found "active" converters that are display port to dual link DVI, including one from Dell that is made by VisionTek ((#900639). Despite Visiontek saying its limited to...
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    Bewildered by Motherboard Choices

    Need to purchase a new motherboard and I'm completely bewildered by range of choices and completely opaque product names, so I'm hoping you guys can help me out based on the needs below: Use: my primary desktop for office work, photoshop, ripping blu-rays and encoding with handbrake, gaming...
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    Help: Need lga775 mobo

    My Asus P5Q Deluxe just died -- flaky for two weeks, then bios corruption message, failed automated restore, now won't post. I don't have the $ or desire for a whole new sytem, so I'm looking for recommendations of motherboards to replace it. The replacement needs to work with an Intel Q9450...
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    PCMCIA Serial Port

    I've been looking at PCMCIA cards that provide a single DB9 serial port and I've found wide variations in price from $25CDN to >$100CDN. I'm not sure what the differences are between these cards, but I'm looking for something robust and rugged as it will be used in car for engine tuning, data...
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    Dead-Ends Everywhere

    I wanted a new Dell XPS 15 with the 1080p display, but the display is no longer available due to supply challenges. I then turned to the HP Envy 14, but the Radiance display has also vanished as an upgrade. What are my remaining options? This machine will replace an IBM T40p from 2003, so I'm...
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    Non-Gamer System Build Advice

    The title is a bit of lie in that I still use my computers for racing sims like rFactor and GTR2, but my primary uses are photography (CS3/Lightroom) and video/audio editing/encoding. And while I've built tons of systems, I'm a little confused with all of the current options for chipsets...
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    Feedback on Build Please

    I'm an experienced builder, but since Core2, I have totally lost track of all the options so with possible upgrade staring me down, I'm begging for your help. Here's the skinny: 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. - lots of Photoshop CS3...
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    System Build Feedback

    Hi everyone! Sorry if this proves tedious, but I'm having a hard time determining which trade-offs to make to best respect my budget. CPU: I'm pretty sure that the E6400, which I can get this week for $258 CDN + taxes is the sweet spot right now from price/performance point of view and an...
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    Mobo or PSU

    Not getting any help in Tech Support Forum. Any ideas here? Here is the original thread: original thread
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    PSU or Mobo?

    Hi, The patients are an MSI K8N Neo Platinum (MS-7030 original version, S754 NF3) and an Antec 350W PSU (comes with SLK3700BQE). Recently, the system started randomly powering down -- no hang, no freeze, just complete shut-down. Following such a shut-down, you'd have to disconnect the...
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    Detonator Help Please

    Hi, Just upgraded to a 7800GTX from a long-line of non-nVidia cards (X800XL, 9700Pro, 8500LE, G400MAX) and I'm a little lost in the transition to nVidia's drivers. My main concern is display profiles. With ATI, I could create a profile for normal use (1600x1200@85Hz) and one for Photoshop...
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    Balance: Video Card & Card

    Looking for your views on where I'm best to spend some cash on my move to S939/PCIe. Option 1: 3500+ (Retail Venice) + X800XL 256MB (Asus or MSI) Cost: $540 Option 2: 3200+ (Retail Venice) + X850XT (Connect3D) Cost: $540 Option 3: 3200+ (Retail Venice) + X800XL 256MB (Asus or MSI)...
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    X800 XL Recommendation

    Pretty much decided on an X800 XL 256MB, but want dual DVI (VIVO isn't important, but having it would be nice). Most important however is a quiet, effective cooling system. I read a review that said that the Powercolor card's fan spun at full speed all the time so that leaves, to the best of...
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    Advice: AMD or Intel... the eternal dilemma

    Hi everyone, I'm trapped, stuck, totally stumped. Do I replace my KR7A-133/Palomino 1700+ with a P4 2.6C or a Barton 2800+?! Argh. On the Intel side, I want to ensure Prescott compatibility so my options are: - ABit IC7 Max3 - I've seen confirmations that my Zalman CNSP-7000A will fit, it has...
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    Audigy 2 or A7N8X Sound?

    Hi All! Now that everyone with A7N8X (standard and deluxe) versions have had some time with their boards, I'm hoping you can give me your views on the sound quality? Would it be realistic to expect Audigy2-class sound and mic performance from the Asus on-board sound? Is there a diff between the...
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    T40p -- Odd behaviour in UT2003

    Hey all, Just got my IBM T40p with the 64MB FireGL 9000 mobile video and 1.6GHz Pentium M. UT2003 runs fine, but at times, in specific parts of the map (normally not those you would expect), I seem to slow down. Frame-rates stay high, but I seem to move from running to walking and then speed...
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    New T40p Owner - Impressions & Questions

    I've finally received my T40p (2373G1U) and I must say that overall, I am very impressed. After two days of playing, configuring, restoring, and reconfiguring, I can echo previous posters' comments (e.g., nicowju, mocca, OldSpooky, etc) about the sturdy chassis, weight, impression of quality...
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    Linksys WAP55AG: Views?

    Hi all! Just ordered my T40p with the IBM a/b wireless card so I need a wireless access point for my home lan. I want the benefit of 802.11a speed immediately and then be able to go to 802.11g later when the card becomes avail from IBM and some aspect of the 802.11a set-up is less than...
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    IBM T40 Wireless: Experiences?

    Have any of you T40 owners been using your wireless connections? If so, please post which wireless card you're using (Intel b, Cisco b, IBM a/b), the wirelesss router/access point you're using, and your impressions about speed (quick enough for UT2003?), reliability, and range. Continuing to...
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    Bash script and populating arrays. How?

    I didin't add this to the FAQ thread 'cause I didn't think it qualified a "most commonly asked" question. I understand how to call elements of an array in a bash script and how to manually populate the array, but I want to know how to automate the task of populating the array. For example...
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    T40 - Which video config for gaming?

    If you've looked at the available configurations of the IBM T40 ThinkPad, you will have noticed that you can get it with either a mobile FireGL card with 64MB of video memory or a mobile Radeon 9000 with only 32MB of video mem. My question is which one would make a better gaming set-up? Any...
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    Coolermaster ATC-111 & ATC-110: Diff?

    Anyone know what the difference between these two is? Aside from about $50USD, I don't see any. I'm thinking of buying one and might be willing to spring for the higher priced 110 IF I know what I'm paying for. Thanks! N
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    Linux: fdisk question

    You know how fdisk allows you to specify a primary partition's number when you create it? Does it let you do that when you create a logical partition? I have a plan in my head, but it depends on being able to specify the number of logical partitions (e.g., start at 8 and skip to 10). Thanks!
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    Case Recommendations Anyone

    Hi All, Hoping to get some recommendations on a stylish, high-quality case to replace my Antec SX830. There is nothing wrong with the Antec. With two fans, a retail AMD HSF, and an Enermax dual-fan PS, my system temp hovers between 27 and 30C and my CPU is between 47 and 60C, depending on load...
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    UT2K3 - WebAdmin & Firewall

    Wondering if anyone understands or has a fix for the following problem. I have a server running behind my firewall. The firewall is set to forward port 7777 to the internal machine. Users are able to join the server without any problems. The WebAdmin feature is running fine and I can access it...
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    GF3 Ti500 (64MB) or 8500LE (128MB)

    The GF3 is an Asus (bulk card) and the Radeon is a retail box card. The price diff. is a little more than $5CDN. I plan to use the card as a steeping stone to a 9700Pro or 9500 in the next 6-10 months. At that point, the card will end up in my wife's comp that is used for 95% web-surfing...
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    KT3 Ultra Afraid of the Network

    Hi, I'm hoping you can suggest some possible solutions for the following problem that I'm having with a week-old system. Symptom 1. If user is already logged-in, system resets itself whenever network cable from cable modem is connected to NIC. 2. If network cable connected at boot-up, user...
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    Server Software Options - Newbie needs help!

    Hi, <a target=new href="http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=34&amp;threadid=466022">Question posted in OpSys Section </a> http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=34&amp;threadid=466022
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    Server Software Options - Newbie needs help

    Hi all, I've searched and found much info on the matter of what OS to use for a server, but fitting the disjointed comments applying to varying demands, combined with licensing options has proven too much for my beleagured brain. As such, I'm calling to those in the know for help! Situtation...
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    Shorted-Out Motherboard - Diagnosis Help Please

    Hi, Need some help diagnosing this one, please. Situation: friend installed HSF on a K6-2 500 mounted in an AOpen AX59Pro and screwed it up. the clip was jammed between the CPU and HSF and stuck in the edge on the CPU casing he powered it up without noticing system posts, recognizes IDE...
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    Security Problem: Please Help ~~~ Email problem ~~~ Resh, please read. AnandTech Moderator

    For some reason, my friend's system's fresh install of Win98 SE is holding Port 80 Open despite a firewall being in place. Tried everything from Gibson's Research and can't seem to close it. The firewall doesn't even flinch when it gets requests. Virus scans bring up nothing and the partition...