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    E6420 & 8800gts 640 - Upgrade help...

    Hi all, This is my current spec. Not playing a tons of new game, but would like to get better on fps on some of the games. I typically played L4D, L4D2, Starcraft2, Dragon Age, The Witcher. Hopefully the Witcher 2 and DA2 when it comes. Played on 1920x1080 and typically is fine on low-medium...
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    Change of Career at 30 - Have you ever done it?

    I've been a project engineer for almost 5 years (this Dec). Graduated from good university (BS of Mechanical Engineering) and got this job in 2006 (graduated in 2006). Pay is good and decent, they paid for car allowance (using personal car when visiting local projects, etc), they paid for gas. I...
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    [UPGRADE Question] XFX Black Edition GTX260 Upgrade

    Alo, I bought this computer from a fellow ATOTer and so far i play a few games here and there, no problem. But i am thinking of upgrading the video card from the one I have. Here is my comp spec: LIAN LI PC-61 WD Caviar SE16 400GB Core 2 Duo E6420 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor...
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    [Question] LG227WTG making high pitch noise when viewing black page in Windows XP

    Hi all, I bought LG227WTG for gaming purposes for my old PC as secondary computer. Somehow when i view black page in windows or websites, the monitor created this high pitched noise. It annoys me and give me headache. Since i am wearing headset 80% of the time, it helps abit with the noise...
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    [Found dogs - HELP] What kind are they?

    Hi all, We found two dogs on Monday, trying to look for the owner. Can anyone help to identify what kind of breed are they? Thanks. http://img56.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1460vs5.jpg][/URL] http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1454yf4.jpg][/URL]...
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    [Help] Help me to find this WOW webepisodes

    Hi all, Anyone remember that WOW parody blog webepisodes where a girl recorded her blog of the WOW with her disfunctional guild. She has her game GM to be some mid-age cheap unemployed guy, the other chick with two babies that she never take care of, the other game friend (indian guy) with...
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    4GB Memory Question

    Hi all, I am confused, could some of you enlighten me, please? I have a computer that is currently on Vista 32-bit, it has 4GB memory installed. CPU-Z confirmed it's 4GB, System in Control Panel said it's 4GB, BIOS said it's 4GB. But my gadget said it 2GB and my Task Manager also said...
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    Marble vs. Granite flooring

    I just recently bought a new house, well still in process anyway, but the escrow is signed and we went to the design center to pick flooring and options. My wife chose the marble flooring for all the first floor plus the bathrooms instead of granite. The granite of course priced more and...
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    Marvel Ultimate Alliance

    Hi guys, I picked up this game tonight and installed it. I know that I already have Directx 9.0c ver 4.09.0000.0904 yet the game won't run and stated that Directx 9.0c is not installed. Can anyone advice what should i do? What is the effect of re-installing the directx 9.0c? Thanks in...
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    Got a job offer, but need to decide quick

    Hi guys, just want to let you know, I've learnt from my past mistake during interview (http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=38&threadid=1848373) Yesterday, after 3rd interview with a company (2nd being the phone interview), they offered me a job on the spot with formal letter...
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    I think I blew my interview.

    I was happy to get an interview at a pump/hydraulics company here near LA. I was scheduled to have an interview on that day at 9 AM. I was so excited to get an interview and try to prepared as best as I could. In that afternoon, in my univ, there's also a job fair which I also prepared my resume...
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    BFG RMA

    Hi guys, my BFG 6800 gt oc AGP died 2 weeks ago, and BFG sent me a replacement from RMA, but they are sending me a BFG 6800 GS OC AGP. The RMA card will arrive tomorrow. Now my dilemma is whether I should accept their RMA or insist on getting a new 6800 gt back. I know that pipeline wise...
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    Video Card Dead? Need help Please....

    Hi guys, i need help regarding my video card. So I was cleaning the dust of my computer last night, too much gunk for my taste. Cleaning using compressed air can. Anyway, after finishing, i cleaned up and restarted the computer, i worked like a champ. I moved some anime to dvd and deleted...
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    Need help please

    Here's the story, my dad broke his dentures (fake tooth set that stick to your gum) while working. The dentures is for his top side jaw (all tooth). So what he did was to superglue the thing first then wait over night (did not wear it), the next day he blowed dry it then he washed it before...
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    Memory question

    Hello, I currently has 1 gig of ram (2x512) of Kingston Valueram PC 3200 DDR400 CAS 3. I am looking into adding another stick of 1 gig (1x1gig). My questions are: 1. Is it okay to get other brand as long as it is the same type pc 3200 etc? 2. Is okay to do 512, 512, and 1 gig since only 3...
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    Printer question:

    I am in the market of looking a good inexpensive laser printer for printing school documents. So far from newegg and looking in the hot deals sub-forums, i found: *Staples has konica minolta 1400w laser printer $49.99 AR (621591 $119.99 - $30 is - $40 er)...
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    Anyone know this?

    Hi guys, I am looking for a video if anyone know about a prototype car that turn its body in the direction of turning, but the wheels stay in the ground, so however fast you drive, the car's wheels wont lifted from the ground since the body which turn/rotates compensates for the acceleration...
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    Worth upgrading?

    Hello, i was wondering if it's worth it to upgrade my bfg 6800 gt oc to 7800 gs (agp), or should i just upgrade the cpu or other parts, pls give recommendation if you can. Thanks in advance. Currently playing: BF2, Halo Custom, Lineage2, WoW, CS:Source (fps for all these game so far are ok...
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    What to do in new year and xmas

    hi guys, any ideas on how to spend xmas and new year in LA area or california /nevada? A friend suggested LV on new year, but i still thinking about it, how about california area during xmas and new year, any fun stuffs to do that i can take my parents with me? I have a sister also that will go...
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    Dinner Party 20 ppl, where?

    Having a b-day party since i had my bday on 31st oct, Gotta treat my friends now (asian culture);), any ideas of restaurant for good food and good atmosphere for 20 ppl-ish? I live in southern CA. Thanks.
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    Yellow armpit stains...ugh...

    How you get rid of those yellow armpit stains on white undershirt for awhile? I am thinking of buying new undershirts every week. Man, these stains pissed me off. I think i should switch my deodorant. Any ideas?
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    What perfume brand you use and like?

    Anyway, just curious what perfume you using? Post yours. for me: Acqua Di Gia: Giorgio Armani Jacques Fath: Yang Chevignon Currently interested in Kenneth Cole: Reaction.
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    Monitor scaling?

    I recently just purchased 2405 FPW and using my 6800 gt oc from BFG, i am wondering, which one should i choose in the setting for monitor: a). display adapter scaling b). centered output c). monitor scaling or d). fixed aspect ratio scaling which one is the best one to use? currently i...
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    Got my 2405.

    Just got my 2405fpw today. This thing is a beauty. Very nice LCD, noticed a little bit of lag in desktop using mx510. Checked for dead pixed and used dead pixel buddy (sp?), all clear. Crank up the brightness, black background and turned off all lights in the room, no backlight bleed visible...
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    2405 FPW

    So i gave in and bought 2405 FPW on Friday with the 22% off for $1014 (tax included, crazy tax, i know, CA's tax sux). So i checked slickdeals this morning and lo & behold, here it is the 35% off for 2405...damn it, i should have waited. So this morning, the monitor is delivered by UPS. But...
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    GPU Stock Fan Speed

    Downloaded RivaTuner and turned on hardware monitoring. It showed in there that the fan reference speed is at 50%-ish, anyone know how to increase the stock fan? Probably that's why my BFG 6800GT OC is running on 65-66 idle and 77 load. Shouldnt it be running at 100% fan speed? Any help is...
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    Your computer habit?

    I've been using my rig for about 1.5 years now, so far this comp pretty much run 24/7 without turning off. Monitor not running on powersave or anything but screensaver on 5 min after w/o use. Been ok so far, only lately i'm seeing double characters/pictures on my monitors and it went away after...
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    Temp in BFG 6800 GT OC

    Finally upgraded my 9800 pro to 6800 GT. Was playing with some settings and noticed the temperature in the setting, for idling readout at 64C and load after playing halo, cod or 3dmark05 readout at 74-75C. Is this normal for these card? i didnt oc it, the card comes with 370/1000. I searched for...
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    6800 GT OC or X800pro??

    Hi guys, i am sorta new in the forum, can you guys help me ? Looking to update my video card from 9800 pro, which one is better? 6800 GT OC from BFG or ATI x800 pro? I have AGP slot, not PCI-E. Currently just thinking of snatching BFG 6800 GT OC from BB for 349.99...