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    In search of Sandy Bridge i7 laptop with ExpressCard slot

    I have been searching for a second gen Core i7 laptop with ExpressCard to replace my 4 year old ASUS F8Sn for almost a year. Unfortunately all consumer grade models seem to have been done away with the slot. The only consumer / entertainment laptop that is available nowadays seem to be the new...
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    CPU upgrade for Asus F8Sn??

    Does anyone know if it is possible to do that? I have a two year old F8Sn with a Core 2 Duo T9300 CPU, is it possible to replace it with a Core 2 Quad, QX9300 for instance? If possible, is the installation difficult? Thank you.
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    Which 32" 1080P LED should I get??

    I just can't make up my mind here, so I am looking for some guidance and suggestions. I need a 32" 1080P LED-LCD TV that would mainly serve as a PC monitor and pull double duty as a bedroom TV. My current monitor is a LG E2350 LED, but I think it's too small for reading magazine size PDFs and...
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    Gigabyte X58 UD7 vs UD5?

    I am considering to build a new Intel X58 based rig. Can anyone tell me what are the main differences between the Gigabyte X58 UD5 and UD7 offerings? I've looked long and hard, but I still can't figure out what's the primary difference between the two to warrant a $70 difference in the...
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    Best 2.1 speakers for PC Entertainment?

    I just moved and intend to build a new PC Entertainment system in my bedroom. I haven't been in touch with high-end PC audio for awhile, so I am wondering what options do I have now in the US. (Yeah...I know I know...high-end in PC land, is still considered low-end for the AV folks. I don't...
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    Help!! I just bricked my Cisco Valet Plus

    Due to some intermittent connection issues I decided to upgrade the firmware from 1.00 to whatever was on their website now. Everything was fine until the firmware upgrade progressed to about 98%, then a firmware upgrade failure message popped up and the router stopped responding. After I...
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    Help! Vista Driver Installation Woes

    (Name already in use either as a service name or service display name) error Dear all, Last night, I discovered that Intel released new Wi-Fi drivers (13.1), so I decided to renew my drivers for my WiFi Link 5350. Turns out it is a big mistake, now I have lost wireless functionality on my...
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    ASUS XG-STATION vs Windows Vista

    It?s been more than a week since I got my XG-STATION for my laptop. The problem is I never got it to work. The device simply won?t install. Well, yes, the device is connected to my laptop securely and in the manner according to the user manual. The two LEDs on the cable can say something about...
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    nForce vs Nehalem

    Does anyone have updated information on the licensing talks between Intel and nVidia? I would prefer to have a Nehalem + nVidia SLI system running before Christmas season, but I am afraid that isn't going to happen, so I might be forced to embrace ATI Crossfire which at least should work on...
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    Ultrasurf and Non-DHCP server

    Hi, does anyone know of an easy method to get Ultrasurf running without DHCP enabled. Ultrasurf 8.2 was working for me perfectly until yesterday, I suspect the culprit is that the network admin turned off DHCP yesterday. I can still connect to Ultrasurf at home, so it might not be a national...
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    Almost dead G-Shock Tough Solar??

    Is there anyone with any experience with a Casio G-Shock Tough Solar? I think mine is almost dead. It was working this morning until 6:32AM, then it suddenly shutdown itself and the charge light just keeps flashing. I have placed the watch on my desk under the regular office flouroscent light...
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    Help! I got a bolt that just won't move...

    I am in the process of swapping cases and I have removed just about everything from my old case except one hard drive because the bolt is stuck. I have been trying to remove that bolt for almost half an hour now. If it wasn't for the fact that the hard drive is my largest drive, I probably would...
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    ATI MMC and nVidia SLI incompatibilities

    I own a pair of 7800 GTXs and a PowerColor Theater 550 Pro PCI-E, trying to get the best of both worlds. After many unsucessful trials with previous versions of MMC, I finally found the latest 9.13 would work with Theater 550 Pro. However, there is a problem with the TV function. It does not...
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    How to turn on Close Captions in PowerCinema 4?

    Does anyone know how to turn on Close captions in Cyberlink PowerCinema 4? Teletext does not seem to work. Thanks for any help.
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    Which full tower should I buy?

    I got a PC Power & Cooling 850 SSI PSU about a week ago, right now I am literally hanging it outside my current full tower because it doesn't fit. Does anyone know of a large full tower case capable of housing this beast? I have neither the experience or the intention to mod a case, so I am...
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    ATI TVWonder Elite is driving me nuts

    I really don't know how to start describing this frustration. When I finally got most of my HDTV Wonder problems fixed by a software update a couple months ago (and after wasting about $40 for calling Canada because the 1800 number is almost never available), I really thought things couldn't be...
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    Getting the board to recognize 4GB of RAM

    Hi, I got a Giagabyte K8NXP-SLI with 4 sticks of 1GB OCZ 3-3-3-8 PC3200 RAM installed. Unfortunately, the motherboard and Windows only recognizes 3.25GB of RAM. What happened to the 768MB? The Gigabyte box did offer a warning saying it is normal to see 4GB recognized as 3.XX GB due to PC...
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    MSI K8N NEO4 Platinum SLI issues?

    I was wondering if anyone has any serious issues with this board? I plan to get one before the end of the month, and I decided the DFI UT SLI is too flashy for me, especially because I don't have a glass panel on my case anyway. I had some serious beef with MSI nForce2 offering (K7N2-Delta...
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    Best nForce4 SLI board now?

    I plan to get a new nForce 4 SLI (AMD) board before 9/28, or else I'll probably hold out until Christmas. What is the best nForce 4 SLI board currently available on the market? In terms of features and performance. Price isn't that much of a concern as long as it is below $200. The ASUS and...
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    Apple 30" LCD on 7800 GTX PC?

    Just wondering if anyone already has a 7800 GTX working with an Apple CinemaDisplay 30 inch. I plan to get both just need some reassurance. Does the BIOS and DOS mode display properly? Thanks in advance.
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    IBM PC Division's Defense Connections

    As you may have known China's Lenovo plan to buy IBM's PC division has been halted by the government awaiting a FEC investigation regarding how such a sale might impact our national security. While many of the more business or liberal oriented media considers this issue merely a political speed...
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    6800 VPE fiasco covered by Maximum PC

    I don't know how to start this, it seems the third thread is also locked now. Let's make one thing clear, I have no intention of starting another thread full of flames and hatred or whatever is going on between some users. If you feel you are unaffected or couldn't care less about the issue...
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    Xbox Dynasty Warrior 4 turning ridicolously hard

    It seems the game has now locked itself in a ridiculous difficulty and I can't change it. It was fine last night, when I cleared the first two levels of the Yellow Turban Rebellion under the Easy setting. I ended up really satisfied with over 400 kills in each level, I saved the game and turned...
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    Japan orders 80 F/A-22 Raptors!!

    I saw this on a Taiwanese news channel couple nights ago. It sounds like Japan has hit some major road blocks in its joint-development of the F2 fighter with the US. Therefore the Japanese government has decided to order 80 Raptors to be delivered in the next 4 years. The US government has...
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    Which panel does the 25ms Apple CinemaDisplay use?

    Does anyone know which panel does the original Apple CinemaDisplayHD 23inch use? How do you check? I know it uses LG-Philips panels, but which one? It seems Super-IPS also has 25ms versions along with the more hyped 16ms line.
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    Where's our UN Veto Power?

    I just read through the UN Charter sections regarding the Security Council. Unfortunately I can't find the veto power of Permanent Security Council members being listed anywhere. Can anyone tell me where to find that rule? Thanks.
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    NATO bombing Chinese Embassy in Serbia Issue

    I need a favor from everyone. Does anyone know where to find the evidence of radar signals detected inside the Chinese embassy which caused the bombing? I think the later explanation about using outdated 10 year old recon photos is a real lame coverup. I remember hearing an explanation about...
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    When to buy a Xbox?

    I am considering to get a Xbox real soon, but I am wondering whether I should get a 2nd hand one tomorrow or wait until possible Black Friday sales? Anyone hear of any hot Xbox deals the day after Thanksgiving? I kinda want to have the Xbox before Thanksgiving so I can get a party started and...
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    What's up Putin's sleeves?

    Does anyone know what is Putin talking about and what is his motive? Is he trying to tell US that he is still a force to be reckoned with? Or is he telling the terrorists to keep quiet? Or telling China that he is not a dummy to be bullied with China's new economic might? Perhaps he is...
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    Best HDTV tuner for the PC

    I was really looking forward to purchase an ATI HDTV Wonder last week, thankfually I didn't because the box was freaking huge. I just read through some of the reviews and I was especially alarmed and discouraged by the comments labeling it HDTV Blunder. I use a AMD cpu, nVidia motherboard, and...
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    XP won't install on Gigabyte K8NS Ultra-939

    For some unknown reason Windows XP refuses to reinstall on my system, when I plan to install it, XP always reports the harddrive partition is incompatible with Windows, which I find that to be total BS, because the same system was still running Windows XP a day ago. I even reformatted the...
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    BFG 6800 GT OC dud??

    I just got my BFG 6800 GT today, I installed it with my highest level of excitement but it just doesn't work. The fans move, the LED is on, and I made sure I connected the power supply, but it just doesn't send out any video signals. Initially I thought the problem is with my LCD, but I tried...
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    3com 905c-TXM vs nForce2 LAN

    I've been using a 3com 905c-TXM for awhile and I am very satisfied with its performance. However I would like to try out my nForce2 motherboard's built-in LAN, it's not the Gigabit LAN, just plain 10/100Mbps. Which setup is better? Would using the motherboard LAN utilize more system resources...
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    Potential SLI Problems??

    My friends and I got a few doubts about SLI, so I hope someone can enlighten us with some answers. Our discussion is primarily focused on exactly what is the definition of the "same type of card"? I guess it is obvious they have to be the same GPU, I doubt few people would expect to be able to...
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    Which 6800 GT is better?

    I am trying to make a decision before this weekend, either I am going to get a 6800 GT by Saturday or I am going to wait until next year and do a full upgrade, nForce4 SLI, Athlon FX or 3800+, DDR2, NV45 and all. I currently run a 5950 on a Barton 2800+ and it is showing its tooth especially...
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    Getting the Apple 30inch LCD on to a PC?!

    I am just wondering if it would be possible to connect the new Apple 30inch behemoth to a PC? Apple's site and official statement says in order to drive this baby, you must also buy the GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL, which also happens to be an Apple exclusive...
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    Old Apple Cinema Display 23 reviews??

    Does anyone know where to find comprehensive reviews on the old Apple Cinema Display HD 23 inch LCD? I searched on Google, but the ones from CNET are rather brief and the rest are usually reader reviews. Could someone help me find comprehensive reviews by reputable websites or publications...