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    Bizarre issue - Desktop Card being detected as mobile version (ATI)

    This is as much a rant as it is a question. Just upgraded to a 2500k and Biostar Z68 MB from a Q9550. Had a Radeon 4850. Fresh install of windows and long story short no matter what I did it, it would always install the mobility version of the drivers or if I was able to get CCC installed with...
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    Car Totaled; Recommend an SUV for <$5000

    Hi, My wife unfortunately totaled her jetta in a fender bender. We're literally about to close on a house this month so we don't want to invest too much in a replacement. We'd like to keep the budget <=$5000. I'm leaning towards some sort of SUV since we live in Massachusetts that will be...
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    Woman in Cow suit causes mayhem....

    Forget the Economy, this is the true sign that Armageddon is upon us: http://www.wlwt.com/cnn-news/17589970/detail.html The picture is ABSOLUTELY fantastic. P.S. I searched and didn't see it
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    ATI 4850 Clone Mode w/ HDMI + Component

    Hi, I would like to use clone mode on my 4850 to get HDMI (video+audio) out to my receiver then to my 1080p LCD TV. At the same time I would like to do component out to a switchbox that will go to a 720p projector (though it accepts a 1080p signal...at least from HDMI not sure about...
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    Recommend me a car for my family member with these features..

    All Wheel Drive/4-wheel drive Not a SUV/Wagon, so a typical 4-door sedan ~$20k or less preferably Low Maintenance Basically they had a 2002 Mercedes that was totalled due to flooding (don't ask). She wants something that is good in the snow yet somewhat "luxurious". Does not have to be...
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    Blank / Black screen when resuming from Sleep in Vista 32-bit

    Hi, I have an issue that seems to be pretty common in Vista unfortunately, specifically when waking from sleep mode all I get is black screen. This is whether I power down/up from keyboard or remote or mouse. I hear it power up and everything but that's it. Sleeping works great, fans power...
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    SOLVED- BIOS UPDATE FIXED IT: Blank / Black screen when resuming from Sleep in Vista + ATI

    Hi, I have an issue that seems to be pretty common in Vista unfortunately, specifically when waking from sleep mode all I get is black screen. This is whether I power down/up from keyboard or remote or mouse. I hear it power up and everything but that's it. Sleeping works great, fans power...
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    Another "Best of Craigslist" story

    "True Story: Battle Asses" I swear to god I NEVER laugh out loud when reading jokes/stories on the Internet but I've been in tears for the last 10 minutes and I'm not even halfway through. If this is a repost...I don't care "its new to me"! :P Here it is for those blocked at work:
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    Pick my movie this evening

    Haven't seen either one and have both in HD-DVD waiting for me. Now pick one for me! :)
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    YAJobT: For interview, they are asking for references

    Ok so here is the deal: Currently have a decent job, and I am fairly satisfied overall. I was directly contacted by a company recently that wants me in for an interview for a position that at least sounds interesting. I explained my situation how I am not actively looking, but obviously...
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    Canon S2

    So I just got a nice deal on a Canon S2, so I couldn't help myself and got it (if you ask, I'll admit the price). So what do I need to know about it? I am pretty much a camera novice, I do have a digital point and shoot but that is about it. In terms of accessories I have a 512mb sd card...
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    DEAD: Westinghouse LVM-42w2 - 42" 1080p LCD TV - MAJOR PRICE DROP $1499.99

    Ripped from FW Link Very nice price I have to say. I don't need it so I thought to post it here, so I can live vicariously through someone :)
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    YACT-Getting front brakes/rotors replaced

    Just wanted to get an idea of how reasonable the price is. Been going to this mechanic for a long time and he is very good/reasonable but was just curious. Getting the front pads and rotors replaced for $240 total. What you think? (and don't say do it youself, because I don't have the...
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    Speeding ticket (sigh)

    Update: So I went back to the stretch of road where it occurred just to verify the speed limit was posted and what it was. From where I merged on, and up until he pulled me over there is NO posted speed limit sign contradictory to what he told me and what the ticket says. Also I know that a mile...
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    How to access/search for old threads?

    Hi, I wanted to randomly bump an old thread of mine (from August). Is this possible? I went through advance search but it doesn't find it. I still have a link to it: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=38&threadid=1674434 Or there is a way to even link to it even though it...
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    Replacing hard drive in a Raid 5 array

    Hi everyone, I recently had a hard drive apparently die in my raid 5 array. It is a Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 250gb ATA/133 hd. Since it is an older model it may be hard for me to find the exact same one, so I was wondering if it mattered if I got a different model or brand instead? Or even a...
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    Condo Theater (tm)

    WARNING SOME BIG PICS! Update 8/30: Another pic Before moving in Moved in Another View with Gumball Machine HT Components HD Football HD Baseball Better View of Seating Windows Media Center ------------------------------------------------ Been meaning to post pics for...
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    YAET: Sold projector with 1 dead pixel

    Recently sold a projector that had about 30 hours of use. It turns out it had a dead pixel..I didn't notice it in my use because it is a native 4:3 and ran it in 16:9 mode so it wasn't part of the active image. The buyer contacted the manufacturer and their dead pixel policy is 3 or more...
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    End of the world as we know it

    I want to cry, they need to end this show asap.
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    My LCD TV

    I'm just bored, and I uploaded these pics anyway, so I thought I'd post them: 1 2 3 4 5 6 (1mb!!!)
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    Rerelease of Sid Meijer's Pirates!!

    Anyone else excited about this? I had no idea this was coming out until I saw it was posted on hot deals. I remember playing the original and I LOVED it. man I'm psyched.
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    I really hate Asus tech support

    I just want to vent my frustrations about dealing with Asus tech support/RMA and this stupid board. Long story short, I had to get an RMA for my board because it never would recognize my maxtor SATA HD after doing all the troubleshooting etc etc. I paid shipping and waited 3+ weeks to get...
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    Help please installing SATA drive on K8V SE

    Hi, I apologize for asking something that seems to have come up before, but I can't find a solution to my problem. I am setting up a 250gb Maxtor SATA drive with a K8V SE MB. I know that I have to donald the appropriate SATA drivers depending on whether I connect it to the Via or Promise...
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    Good USB/Audio KVM that works with MX Duo?

    I was looking at these two KVM's: Iogear one and TrendNet Any experiences with either of these? The TrendNet one seems nice especially for the price, thanks. Or even any PS/2 KVM with audio would be of interest..thanks.
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    How big of PSU is enough for a Media Server?

    Hi, I'm slowly piecing together a Media Server. Currently here are the components I have or am planning to have: ANTEC Solution Series Super Mid Tower Case with 350W Power Supply, Model "SLK3700AMB" 5x Maxtor 250gb PATA drives Some IDE or Sata small HD for just OS Likely an old ATI Rage...
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    Help me build a Raid 5/Media server

    Hi, God help me but I decided I wanted to build a Media Server. So I have 5x 250gb HD's already in my possession. But now I need advice on what PCI ATA Raid 5 card and other components to get. In theory at least I want to run this on a gigabit network, streaming 1-4 music/video streams at some...
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    Triple Dog Dare you!

    When Dares go bad I think I woulda laughed my @ss off if I saw this
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    Best or List of socket 478 micro atx boards?

    So I'm just trying to see what socket 478 micro atx boards are out there currently. Ideally it would have spdif out, Firewire, and gigabit ethernet, though I imagine having to settle for 2 out of 3 at best. Can anyone point me to where such exists or a good place to read up on what is currently...
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    Fastest CPU usable on Antec Aria?

    Hi I was able to get a good deal on the Aria, so I am planning on using that for the case of an HTPC. I've read several reviews and posts about it and it seems heat can be an issue for it. So I was wondering what has been the fastest CPU people have been able to use on it w/o having to do any...
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    Micro ATX Boards

    I'm slowing building a htpc (got my Antec Aria case yesterday), and I was just wondering if people had any info on any upcoming Micro ATX boards coming up. I'm not in a hurry so I can wait up to 2-3 months if needed if something good is coming out, but I have had difficulty finding much...
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    Antec Aria good for HTPC/General computer?

    Hi, I've been slowly putting together pieces for a HTPC, and I have some coupons/credit at Staples and noticed they sell the Antec Aria case (would be the cheapest place to get it for me, ~$75 AC). So I'm just trying to get feedback on it. I read some reviews, which seemed somewhat mixed. Some...
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    Antec Aria good for HTPC/General computer?

    Hi, I've been slowly putting together pieces for a HTPC, and I have some coupons/credit at Staples and noticed they sell the Antec Aria case (would be the cheapest place to get it for me, ~$75 AC). So I'm just trying to get feedback on it. I read some reviews, which seemed somewhat mixed. Some...
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    Computer not booting/no video

    So I really managed to screw something up on one of my machines. The background info is that I got a new 160gb drive and put it into my older 2ghz P4. Well I think the combination of an older motherboard, 1gb ram, the ati card and the > 120gb hd was causing issues (delay write errors and some...
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    Ways to improve TV-in picture quality on AIW 9600?

    Hi, I wanted to see if anyone had any tips to improve the picture quality for my TV in. It is not bad at all but doesn't quite look as good on a TV. Am I being unrealistic, and will I see better quality if I capture the video once it goes through filtering and such? Or is it just the nature of...
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    AIW 9600 ok for HTPC?--And any good links for a HTPC newbie?

    I recently bought an AIW 9600, partly because I needed a new card and it was a decent price. I've been trying to read now about HTPC's and such, and I don't see much mention of the AIW Radeon's as being used for this purpose. Am I just blind? Is this card good for HTPC if I choose to do that...
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    Video card broke?

    Hi, Just wanted to get the knowledge of some of the gurus here, because I only had 5 minutes to test my computer this morning. In brief I I noticed it was at a BSOD saying Physical Memory Dump. I had to reboot a couple of times, but essentially what it is doing now is frequently resetting the...