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    Gaming headphone inputs conflict with speaker inputs

    Hi guys, I'm thinking of getting a gaming headphone set so I don't keep my wife up late at night when gaming. However all the decent headphones I see have multiple inputs (analog) and my analog inputs on my SB X-fi are already occupied by my 5.1 Logitech surround sound system. Is there a...
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    Windows 7 won't let me choose 5.1 speaker configuration

    I just installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit on a new computer. I am using an older Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium sound card, which has never had a single problem in Windows 7 on my old PC. However now after I install the X-Fi drivers (from Creative's site), Windows shows 2-channel stereo as...
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    Windows 7 can't see my 5.1 speakers, ZOMG

    I just installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit on a new computer. I am using an older Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium sound card, which has never had a single problem in Windows 7 on my old PC. However now after I install the X-Fi drivers (from Creative's site), Windows shows 2-channel stereo as...
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    Reformatting drive but can't merge system partition

    Hi all, I just got an SSD and am running Windows 7 Ultimate off of it. My next step was to reformat my 1.5TB former hard drive, and make it my data drive for holding installed apps/games etc. I go to Disk Manager and see the 1.5TB drive is split into two, the latter being a "System...
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    Reformatting drive but can't merge system partition

    Hi all, I just got an SSD and am running Windows 7 Ultimate off of it. My next step was to reformat my 1.5TB former hard drive, and make it my data drive for holding installed apps/games etc. I go to Disk Manager and see the 1.5TB drive is split into two, the latter being a "System...
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    Bootable Ubuntu USB that can read HDDs

    Hi, Is it possible to create a bootable Ubuntu USB stick (I have an 8GB one) that would allow me to run Chrome/Firefox off the USB stick, and also read/write to NTFS-formatted SATA hard drives on the same PC? When I try this I cannot get Ubuntu to see the other hard drives (which have...
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    OpenID verification error, on one PC only

    Hi, I have a really bizarre problem. I use my Gmail account to sign into Dominion.isotropic.org (browser-based multiplayer game), via OpenID, which is coded into the site. I never had a problem until after I opened a Gravatar account and uploaded an image. After that, when I try to sign in...
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    Super annoying laptop bug -- screen brightness control

    I have an Alienware M11x R2 laptop. It has, like many laptops, a function + F-key combination that adjusts the screen brightness. Recently this just stopped working. When I hit it, the slider appears but will not change in response to keyboard inputs. I can alter brightness using the...
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    Totally uneven heat in Crossfire 5870s

    I have two Radeon 5870s running in CF. Top card is a Gigabyte 1GB RAM 5870, bottom is a Sapphire 2GB 5870 Eyefinity edition. My motherboard is the Gigabyte EX-58 UD5, which has the two PCI-e slots very close to one another. Last night I played Dragon Age 2 in 1920x1200 at MAX settings, and...
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    Crossfire is just not stable? Or is it my PSU?

    Hi everyone, I just installed a second Radeon 5870 into my PC. My first problem was just the classic "no DVI signal" message on my monitor, then I realized that with Crossfire, there is no signal until I reach the Windows 7 login screen. All the previous DOS screens, motherboard splash...
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    Top SSD deals?

    Looks like the best it's going to get is Newegg: OCZ Agility 2 OCZSSD2-2AGTE60G 2.5" 60GB: $104.99 G.SKILL Phoenix Pro Series FM-25S2S-60GBP2 2.5" 60GB: $114.99 G.SKILL Phoenix Pro Series FM-25S2S-120GBP2 2.5" 120GB: $186.99 Kingston SSDNow V Series SNV425-S2/64GB 2.5" 64GB: $84.99...
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    120GB Sandforce SSD for $186 NO REBATE

    Pretty good deal, assuming this drive is reliable. Anyone had experience with it? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...378&nm_mc=BFUS
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    Buy bare-bones Alienware MX11, then add parts?

    I was thinking, what if I buy a bare-bones Alienware MX11 laptop, then add my own additional RAM and SSD? Dell/Alienware wants $350 to give it 8GB of DDR3, when you can buy the same RAM (maybe even a better brand) for $175-$200 on Newegg. Same deal with their Samsung 256GB SSD. I can get...
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    What to do when 1 CPU fan fails but 2nd is OK

    Hi, I have a Vigor Monsoon LT III CPU cooler, which is two 120mm fans on either side of a massive heat sink. The rear-facing fan stopped turning, it must be out of oil or something. When I move it with my finger, it spins slowly, as if something is gunking up the inside. When powered the...
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    Sapphire Radeon 4870X2

    Warm deal for a Radeon 4870X2. Pay $442.98 to buy the card at TigerDirect, get $30 mail-in rebate, then $22 Live Cashback. Final price = $391, not too shabby, though expect 2 months minimum to see your $52 returned. Link here Can't wait for the GeForce 295 GTX to hit mass market so...
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    Lian Li Tyr PC-X500B for $313 shipped

    You can get the Lian Li PC-X500B cheaper at Dell Small Business than anywhere else... it's $295 and free shipping, but with taxes comes out to $313. Still an awful lot for this case, but Lian Li is Lian Li. Most places charge $350+. Link here
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    Sapphire Radeon 4870X2 @ $398 AR

    Decent deal on a Radeon 4870X2. Link here It's $439.99 + $2.99 shipping, then there's a $30 mail-in rebate and you also get $22 cashback eventually via Live Cashback. Bottom line: $398.