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    Possible to mirror 2560x1440 monitor with 1080p HDTV? (Only 1 will be on at a time)

    I have an Auria 27" that is running at 2560x1440 as my main monitor, and I was planning on adding a 1080P 39" HDTV to my room for a larger gaming display. Will it possible to mirror both without forcing the 27" into a lower res, assuming both won't be on at the same time? Or is it possible to...
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    Cat 5E/Cat 6 cable suggestions?

    All of my network cables have been from monoprice. However the last batch I got, only one cable was able to transmit over 8mb/s. I'm no networking expert but the way I tested them was hooked up my laptop to my gigabit router and transferred a 4gb file to my Unraid server. If results were slow...
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    Slow transfer rates when connected to switch?

    The way I have my network setup at home is as follows: Cable Modem>Gigabit Router>Powerline Adapter A> Powerline Adapter B>Gigabit switch>Laptops I have an Unraid server hooked directly to the router and it stores all of my files. What I'm trying to accomplish is allow my two laptops...
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    New build won't post

    Just built an i3 with gbyte H55 rig but i'm getting post issues. I've removed everything but the CPU and hsf and it still won't post. I've even tried a different psu. I get a bunch of short beeps
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    Power Supply or MOBO dead?

    Well last night I did some wire management and pulled and reinstalled all of the wiring in my rig. When I tried to turn on my system, it would start up for a split second and immediatley shut off. I tried the power button a few more times with the same result. I unplugged all of my drives and...
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    Web pages take a long time to load but everything else is fine?

    For some reason web pages have started to take an insanely long time to load (minutes to load a page) however my network connection appears to be fine. Torrent files are downloading at a normal rate, and windows cannot find anything wrong with the connection. Reseting my modem and router did not...
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    Windows Media Player no longer opens movies from IE7.

    I used to be able to click on a video link, and WMP would open and play it. For some reason it doesn't work anymore and I get the error: "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage." What could be the problem? I'm using Vista, WMP11 and IE7.
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    Can my 480w psu handle all of this?

    I have a thermaltake 480w psu with the following being powered by it: -A64 3000 -Radeon 9800 pro -Radeon 7000 -HDTV tuner card -SB Audigy 2 -4 hard drives -1 DVD burner and 1 CD burner This seems to run fine, but I would like to add 2 more hard drives to my rig. Will my PSU be enough...
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    PCI (not express) vid card with dual dvi outputs?

    I currently have an AGP Radeon 9800, and a PCI Radeon 7000 in my rig. I recently bought a third LCD so I'm going to need a third DVI output. I'd rather just run 2 vid cards in my rig and was wondering if there are any PCI cards with dual DVI outputs? Yes I know I should be jumping on the...
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    Forgot to include postage on a small package. Will it be retuned?

    I just remembered that I dropped off a small package in the mailbox without postage. What happens now? Will it eventually be retuned (if so how long.) Or can I kiss it goodbye?
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    Is there any way I can protect myself while making a purchase with Paypal?

    I'm about to make a fairly large purchase from a personal seller ($750.) Is there any way i can protect myself through paypal? If I pay via CC but through paypal, will it help in the event that I get burned?
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    Are there any hard drive enclosures that support multiple hard drives?

    I'm looking for an external hard drive enclosure that would be able to accomadate 2 or more IDE drives.
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    Computer will only boot up after a shutdown and not restart

    Kind of a weird problem I've encountered the other day after reformatting my buddy's computer. I installed all the drivers, anti-virus and anti-spyware software and restarted the comp. However the comp wouldn't boot up normally. Although everything seems to be on, the screen is blank (standby)...
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    Are there any printers that can use generic ink carts (that are not discountinued)

    I have an Canon I5000 and it's greater. It's even better since I can use generic ink cartridges for a fraction of the price. However I need to purchase 2 more printers for work and for my sister. From what I can gather, all the canons that are capable of using cheap inks are discontinued, and...
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    Computer powers on but then shuts off after 3-4 seconds

    Currently building an el cheapo rig right now with a Foxconn barebones system and some extra parts I had laying around. The problem is that after I turn the computer on, I see the bootscreen, but then the computer shuts itself down after about 3-4 seconds. I've tried disconnecting everything but...
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    Graphics won't show in Outlook express (red x's)

    For some reason, images will not show in Outlook Express (there will be a red x in it's place) I get the same problem for certain websites too (mainly icons in message boards) What could be the problem?
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    Help with hidden folders after a reformat

    I've made a folder on my hard drive "hidden" due to the information stored there. However, i just reformatted and when i go back to that folder, I am unable to access it whatsoever (Access Denied.) Is there any way to get around this so I can get my files back?
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    Help! New system will not install windows XP (BSOD)

    I'm building a new rig for my uncle, and I've noticed the following: 1.) Verifying DMI takes longer then usual. 2.) When installing Windows XP, the install is very slow. 5 minutes actually take 10+ 3.) Towards the middle of the install I get the error: Stop: c000021a (Fatal System Error)...
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    Cheap vidcard with DVI and good 2d perfomance?

    I need a cheap vidcard that has good 2d performance and DVI output. I'd love to get a Matrox G550, but it's a bit more then I want to spend right now. How are Radeon 9200 cards in terms of 2d perfomance?
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    Windows is lagging/freezing..

    Just recently, I've started encountering problems with windows lagging up. For example, I would right click and then it would be several seconds before the menu would pop up, or I would type in address, and there will be a delay, then the browser starts going. What could be going on? This...
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    Which directories are outlook express files and IE bookmarks located?

    Just hooked up my old hard drive in my new rig and I want to transfer my data over. This is not General Hardware related. AnandTech Moderator
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    Want to hook up 4 hard drives, will this work?

    Just built a new rig with an Asus K8V mobo. My system consists of 4 ide hard drives and 2 cd rom drives. However, being the dumbass as I am, I didn't realize the onboard RAID controller only supports RAID 0 OR 1 MASTER only. However, my dillema is that I just want to run my 4 hard drives...
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    Need a Silent HSF for A64

    What would be a good HSF combo for an AMD64 cpu? I'm not going to be overclocking, so I don't anything extreme. Just something affordable, and siginificantly better then the stock unit.
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    Is there a wide-format inket printer that has the ability to print on cd/dvds?

    Does such a beast exist? I've been using an Epson 720 for ages and I wanna get a new printer soon. However I would the ability to directly print on cd/dvds as well as the ability to print 13x19" pictures.
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    Dual monitor question

    For some reason, certain programs would open up on my secondary monitor. For example, aim, IE, Outlook would always open on my 2nd monitor, while Norton, Windows Explorer, etc would open up on my primary monitor. Is there any way I can make everything open up on my primary monitor instead of...
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    AIM's connection keeps dropping.

    For the past 2 weeks, I've been experiencing an annoying problem with AIM. At first I would get disconnected every few minutes, however now it is not as frequent. And when I'm actually on AIM, it lags horribly. For example, people would message me, but most of the time I will not recieve the...
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    Anyone know websites with detailed information of US military branches?

    I'm looking specifically for equipment and weaponry used by each branch. Any help is appreciated.
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    RC car enthusiats: What's the cheapest online vendor for RC cars and accessories?

    I'm looking for an Associated TC3 RTR kit. Towerhobbies has it for 209. But i've seen it for 189 before, but just don't recall where. Anyone know any other good RC dealers online?
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    Anyone have any experience with finding video game wholesalers?

    We recently acquired a small gift shop that sells primarily, small inexpensive gifts. Mainly anime/asian related items such as posters, school supplies, statues, etc. However I feel like we should start selling video games at slightly discounted prices ($45 w/ tax included compared to $50 plus...
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    Question about selling items below retail price

    My mom plans on buying out this small shop that sells imported gifts and music. She told me that she was interested in purchasing video game systems to sell there. Is there anything that will keep us from selling systems and games for below retail price? (ex: $190 for a PS2 and $45 for a game)...
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    Windows XP refuses to shutdown properly with my new Abit KX7-333R

    I had to replace my MSI K7 Master, and I opted for an Abit KX7-333R. However, now windows just hangs at the shutdown screen. The drives powerdown, and the fans spin a bit slower, but everything remains "On." Restarts are fine, its just the shutdowns that aren't working correctly. I believe it...
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    Computer freezes quite frequently

    My computer has been freezing pretty randomly recently. Anywhere from 2 minutes to 3 hours. I have just bought a bunch of upgrades, so any one of them can be the culprit. Before I installed these things, I would have a freeze every few weeks. Now it occurs many times a day. Here is what I...
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    What are some good 2d games I can play on a laptop?

    Computer RPG's aren't my thing, so don't recommend Diablo 2 or Baldur's Gate. I just want something to play on my laptop that isnt graphically demanding. Since I have a Sony Vaio Superslim and it comes with a crappy integrated video card.
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    Best way to format second hard drive with XP?

    I have to install a second Maxtor hard drive, and I heard the included maxblast software isnt so great. So how would I go about adding/formatting the second hard drive? BTW I'm using XP pro.
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    Corrupted graphics on certain games with my Elsa Gladia Geforce 2 Ultra

    Take a look at this screenshot: http://tyle-r.hypermart.net/images/misc/3dcrap.jpg I think this is only happening in D3D games because Wolfenstein and Medal Of Honor Demo is working just fine. However when I try Midtown Madness 2 and Ghost Recon, my graphics get all messed up. BTW when i put it...
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    2 computers hooked up to a BEFSR41 wired router. What hardware do I need to hook a notebook to it?

    Ok right now I have my computer, and my sister's computer hooked up to a Linksys BEFSR41 4 port wired router. However, I plan on purchasing a laptop soon, and would like to share the cable connection with the other 2 PCs. The router is located upstairs, and I need something that would probally...
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    Got my maxtor replacement drive, and its dying the same way!

    Ok my maxtor was acting weird (it would sound as if it was spinning down, then everything would get choppy, and sometimes it won't detect) So I sent it to maxtor, and they sent me a replacement. Now the replacement is doing the same thing! What could be wrong? Can this be because of my ide...
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    Slim notebook decision: HP Pavilion ZU1175 or Sony Vaio R505JL?

    Okay I want to get a really small laptop. Preferbally under $2k. Which one is a better deal in your opinion? Both of these laptops are around the $1500 range Sony Vaio Superslim R505JL: 750mhz P3, 128mb ram/384 max, 15 gig hd, 8x DVD docking station. Intel Integrated 11mb (shared) video. HP...
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    My Simpletech CF reader sometimes does not detect my CF card in XP

    I didn't have this problem in 2k, and only noticed it in XP. My Simpletech Compact Flash Reader will sometimes read my Kingston 128mb card, and at other times it'll show nothing inside the drive. I don't think its the media, because it's not a generic brand, and it seems to read fine when i have...
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    Help, Access Denied for certain folder!

    I was just clicking aroung in explorer and I might have done something that made an entire folder locked out. It's my video clips folder, and when I try to play a file, i get the message "Access Denied" What did I do? And how can i reverse it?