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    Any Tablet (available or announced) able handle 1080P h.264 MKVs?

    Any of the tablets out now or announced able to handle 1080P MKVs? After some research, I know the tegra 2 processor cannot handle 1080P h.264 high profile. Thanks
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    Need 12+ Port Gigabit Switch Recommendations

    Hey Network Wizards, Anyone have any recommendations for a 12+ port gigabit switch that handles jumbo frames? I'm redoing my home network and need that many ports for all my different drops. I thought about using two 8 switch ports Daisey chained, or one larger switch. Any brand / model...
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    Got 4U server case, Need rack ideas...

    I just got this Codegen Rackmount Case to use as a fileserver. Now I need to find a good home for it. I'd like to eventually move my HTPC to a similar, if not the same, case. Therefore, what are some suggestions in where they should reside? Ideas I googled the Codegen and this came...
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    Need advice for HDCP video card for HTPC...

    I've got an ATI x800 currently in PCI-E, but I need a card with HDCP to show off my HD_DVDs off digitally. HDMI is a plus, but not required. Since it is for an htpc, a queit card is a plus, but a low price is the deciding factor. Thanks for your input and recomendations.
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    Linux Ubuntu Fileserver (Samba, FTP) & Linux Firewall (M0n0wall, IPcop)

    I've got an ubuntu server online for file sharing on my home network. Currently, it does Samba and FTP, but may add other stuff later. Instead of having to pay electricity for another computer, is it possible to run m0n0wall or IPcop on the same box? Someone mentioned something like Vmware...
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    What's coming next from Nvidia then ATI

    I'd love to hear what everyone has heard and theorized on when the next releases of high-end cards from Nvidia and ATI are due. R520 x1800XT: November G70 7800GTX 512MB: December G72 Refresh: Spring 2006 R600: November 2006 G80: ??? I'm going to wait till the end of November/Early...
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    What's on the horizon for AMD?

    After doing a search and finding AMD's latest roadmap, it seems the X2 roadmap ends with the "Toledo" core. Does anyone have any information about future core revisions or whats instore for the X2 next? I've heard whispers about some M2 thing, but don't think that's till 2nd half of 2006. I'm...
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    Help! My new Abit KV8 won't post!

    I am normally pretty good with computers and have built like 5-6 but this stumps me. I got a Abit KV8 and A64 2800+ from newegg new. The power supply is new too, it's a Super Flower Silent 550W. I put all those in my new Antec P160 case (no pc speaker) and brought over PC3200 Ram (2x512MB)...
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    Athlon64 MB w/ PCI-E

    Ok, after reading about the future potential of PCI-E and upgrades down the road (specifically video cards), I saw that intel is starting to churn out some PCI-E boards. I would expect AMD to be on the edge to as it has been with 64-bit computing. Much to my dismay, I can't find any sign of...
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    Which case for water cooling?

    I'm building a new Athlon 64 system that is going to be watercooled and I need your suggestions for a case. I need 120MM fan holes in the front and back so I can mount a radiator in the front. Also, I'd like enough room to suspend (decouple) 3-4 hard drives. Factor in room for the pump, res...
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    Need suggestions on what's limiting my 200FSB overclock w/ 2500+

    Ok, here are my specs: DFI Nforce II Ultra-AL Motherboard (PCI/AGP lock at 66mhz) AMD 2500+ set at 195 FSB (42 Idle 48 Load) 1 Gig 3200 Ram w/ 2-4-4-7 Timings (Got from hardcorecooling.com, not sure brand, but has copper speaders) Radeon 9800NP w/ VGA Silencer Dvd burner Dvd drive 4x Western...
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    Bad Workman Ship (VGA Silencer) by Arctic Cooling

    Ok, I just received one of the VGA Silencer's by Arctic Cooling and the holes for the clip are not threaded. I checked reviews of the product online and they were all threaded. I even tried to get the screw in mine, and it broke off in it. Then my original Radeon 9800 HSF doesn?t fit snuggly...
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    Bad Workmanship @ Arctic-Cooling (VGA Silencer)

    Ok, I just received one of the VGA Silencer's by Arctic Cooling and the holes for the clip are not threaded. I checked reviews of the product online and they were all threaded. I even tried to get the screw in mine, and it broke off in it. Then my original Radeon 9800 HSF doesn?t fit snuggly...
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    If you have a Radeon 8500, what are you going to do? (Poll, Please Vote)

    I've got a Radeon 8500LE clocked at 250/250. I can overclock it to about 265/265 before I start to see artifacts. Currently, it plays Planetside, Unreal 2, and Splintercell fine at 1024x768. Now, what course of action do you recommend I take or will you take if you have an 8500? I think I...
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    2400+, KT400, and PC3200... What should I shoot for?

    I've just done my first overclock with an AMD XP 2400+, 1GB of Crucial.com PC2100, and a Soltek KT400 MB. I've got from the stock 133fsb to 143. The memory has been overclocked accordingly to the system FSB by my motherboard. I've got plenty of fans (Like 7) in an aluminum case with an...
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    Which 9800 Pro 128MB, 9800 Pro 256MB, or NV35?

    I've got an 8500 LE and it's on its last legs. Which card should I upgrade to, the 9800 Pro 128MB, 9800 Pro 256MB, or NV35? The 9800 128MB should be mainstream in the next couple of weeks. The NV35 and 9800 256MB should come out late may/ June. Give me your thoughts. Thanks
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    GeForce FX has 4 pipelines not 8!!!

    No wonder Nvida doesn't like 3dmark03. Story
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    GeForce FX has 4 pipelines not 8!!!

    Read it an weep. No wonder Nvida hates 3dmark03 Story
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    $20 + $20 ($40) off $200 at Crutchfield!

    $20 + $20 ($40) off $200 at Crutchfield! 1. $20 off $200 by using your Mastercard. 2. Then when checking out, enter your magazine code, it will look like "*****-*****-*****" I think you can use it up to twice a month. If you need a code, send me a PM. Ripped from southcentralrain...
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    Just need everyone's OK...Please Look

    I've been building this computer from everyone's advice here at anandtech, and this is what I am about to order from Newegg.com. Please tell me if there is anything I am missing to get this computer fully operational. Ex. Cables, nuts, bolts, screws, or actual hardware parts. These are the...
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    To build or buy... Also gaming system advice...

    Guys, I have been looking at buying a good gaming computer and Alienware has some great prices compared to voodoopc or falcon-nw. The only problem is that they are normally several weeks behind in getting the new stuff. Would it be more effective for me to order stuff from places like newegg and...
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    To build or buy... also.. gaming system advice...

    Wrong forum..-doh