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    Recommend me a B&W multifunction printer

    Our OKI MB280 machine needs a toner replacement, and my father wants to take the opportunity to throw it away. I don't blame him, since it has disappointed us on so many levels. We don't print all that much. Maybe 400 pages a month, only B&W. It's still a mystery to me how the last 5500 page...
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    Physically blocking access to ports

    I find that it is sometimes desirable to physically stop an IO port from being used. Sometimes it's faulty onboard LAN that you've replaced with a PCI card, sometimes a faulty PS/2 port, sometimes a broken USB cluster on the back panel that could cause a short if used, and I imagine that in...
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    Any objections to PowerColor 5770?

    I spec out a gaming PC for a friend. Base specs are: Intel Core i3-540 Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3L. It is an ATX board. I may install a USB 3 add-in card later on. 1 x Kingston DDR3-1333 2GB. I may uprade the RAM (buy a 4GB module) when it gets cheaper. For graphics I think about getting this...
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    DP55WB shortcomings?

    I've come across some combo deals that include this motherboard and I am wondering if it is any good. http://www.intel.com/Products/Desktop/Motherboards/DP55WB/DP55WB-overview.htm I'd be using it for a Revit workstation build paired up with a lower end Lynnfield (750/860), and a low to...
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    Edimax "nLITE" USB adapter: any good?

    Hi, I need to get a wireless adapter for a desktop. I was looking at the tried and true EW-7128g PCI card, but then I noticed this draft-n USB adapter, which is only a tad pricier, and wondered if it wouldn't be a better choice at this point. Has anyone tried it yet...
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    Anyone with Gigabyte EG31MF rev 2.0?

    I've been experiencing audio dropouts on this board, which I suspect are related to very high DPC latencies that the DPC Latency Checker utility reports here. Here's what I get when I run it on my system: http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/929/genuseoj9.png Can anyone who owns this board...
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    Can't resume from S3 sleep

    Hi all, I need help fixing a standby issue with my Gigabyte GA-EG31MF-S2 board. This board supports two sleep states, S1 (Power On Suspend) and S3 (Suspend to RAM), which is the default. S1 works but is not ideal because the fans and possibly other components remain on, and the system...
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    Does a UPS need a driver nowadays?

    Hi, I'm about to buy a UPS to complement a new build. I haven't used one before, which may explain the odd nature of this question. Anyway, does anyone know what's the current state of OS support for these devices? Does it matter which brand you buy (e.g. APC vs. others), and which...
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    How's the audio quality on Intel DP35DP?

    Hi, I've read the user reviews on Newegg. One buyer says it's good, another says it's bad and regrets the purchase. A third buyer says it was bad until he flashed the BIOS and now the problem went away. The BIOS changelog however does not mention anything about audio...
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    Logitech Deluxe keyboard

    Hi, I'm looking for a simple keyboard and mouse set to complement a budget build. Nothing fancy, just a corded set that would work for the average non-demanding user. I saw a Logitech Deluxe OEM keyboard & optical mouse combo for a good price at a local store, and it seems like a good...