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    Add more DDR2 memory or replace MB question

    I have an AMD Phenom II x4 945 running on an AM2 (not even 2+) MB with 4 G memory (win 7 home premium 64 bit). I don't do much gaming these days so although I always have an inkling for more speed, it really is still fast enough for me, for most tasks. The memory does get in the way though...
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    How hard to add SSD without windows OS media?

    If I were to buy a vendor manufactured PC today (black Friday) or sometime in the future, I'm sure the windows individual OS disk will not be available, only if lucky a backup/re- installation disk. One of the first things I would want to do is swap out the main drive for an SSD. Is this...
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    Worthy low power upgrade to Nvidia 9600 GT?

    Is there a worthy video card upgrade to my Nvidia 9600 GT that won't require a new power supply then my existing Earthwatts 430W or break the bank ($150 tops, closer to $100 better)? I'm a pretty light gamer these days but am interested in the upcoming Duke Nukem Forever and wonder if the 9600...
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    Should I put System Mechanic back on the PC?

    I'm reinstalling programs after installing my new SSD and I'm wondering if I should bother putting System Mechanic back in. Does it really add value to a modern win 7 system?
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    Help requested on how to install my new SSD

    I just purchased the Intel 120G from Newgg with the $200 before rebate sale. In my current win7 X64 setup, I have a one TB drive partitioned off into a 200G C drive where the OS resides and then the rest, 800G as a D drive storage. I also have a second 320G drive E that I use for storage...
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    Opinions wanted of Crucial M225 SSDs

    I just received an email from Crucial saying that they are going to have a sale on refurbished M225 SSDs for $1 per megabyte. How do these SSDs compare to the competition? In looking at one review of SSDs, it looks very middling at best. Also should one be leery of buying a "refurbished" SSD...
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    What is wrong with my router/iphone 4 combo?

    I have the Cisco/Linksys WRT54G2 router, the basic BJs G router special. I use it in conjunction with my iphone 4, the only wireless device I own. Whenever I listen to streaming audio with the iphone and the wifi router connection, it stutters and stops constantly. When I disconnect the...
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    For cheap (sub $200) monitors, is LED backlit the way to go?

    I fully realize the disadvantages of a TN-display monitor but for an approximate 22" sub $200 monitor, are LED backlits the best way to go? I see at least two in this price range, the ViewSonic VX2250wm-LED and SAMSUNG EX2220X Glossy Black 21.5" 5ms LED Backlight. Or would be the money be...
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    After monitor upgrade, web scrolling is jerky, why?

    After updating from 19" 1280x1024 to 24" 1920x1200 (HP ZR24), web scrolling image update is jerky unless I scroll quite slowly. This is with both Firefox and IE. Is it because the video card has to process more pixels? Even with a Nvidia 9600GT?
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    Question about Color Eyes Pro trial version

    I assume that after the ten days you can no longer perform calibrations but will the startup program that loads the profile in the video card LUTs still continue to operate and load the created profiles? Can the software be purchased for less then the $150 they want on their web site?
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    Has the PCI-E spec changed?

    I bought the Staples special Compaq Presario CQ5320F as a home PC for the girlfriend, thinking I could install my old Nvidia 7600 GT card. However, when I insert the card, it's not working. Sometimes there is no output but the onboard video still works, other times the PC locks up while...
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    Can you build an entry level system cheaper then Dell anymore?

    I have an extra Athlon 64 X2 6000+ CPU. I was investigating to see if I could use it to put together a basic home system for the girl friend. However in comparing it to this Dell $400 system, http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...en&s=dhs&cs=19 in which I figure the processors are...
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    What DVI to HDMI adapter do I need to get

    Friend of mine has a Dell computer with HDMI output (no DVI or Displayport). She is ordering the NEC EA231wmi monitor which has DVI and displayport inputs. I'm assuming it will come with a DVI cable so what adapter do I need to order to connect the Dell HDMI output to the NEC monitor DVI...
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    Quick DVI vs. VGA (Dsub) input question

    My friend is getting a new flat panel monitor (not sure of the brand). If she is happy with her VGA output connection only onboard video, is there any reason to buy a discreet video card just for a DVI output? In other words, is there a realistic difference in image quality between the two...
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    Upgrading to IPS NEC 23" IPS EA231WMi question

    I'm thinking seriously about this monitor as an affordable viewing real estate upgrade from my 19". I own a PVA and never have seen an IPS. I love the great contrast, both color and text of the PVA but don't like the typical PVA contrast shifting and sometimes loss of dark details. In a...
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    HDMI or DVI ports?

    If your video card and LCD monitor offer both options, which is better to use?
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    Is a 7600 GT still better then any onboard video?

    My friend is shopping for a relatively inexpensive PC. Mostly for not demanding family use but she does do some DVD and video editing. I have a spare 7600 GT I would offer her for a new PC but is it still better then any onboard video she might get with a PC? I know onboard video has improved.
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    Anybody here upgrade from a Viewsonic VP930b?

    I threw this out in hard forums and got no answers. I'm hoping to do better here. I have subject Viewsonic (PVA or MVA not sure) and am considering upgrading to the larger IPS Dell 2209WA. I do love the contrast and color clarity of the VP930b though. I'm wondering if anybody here owned...
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    Dell Ultrasharp 2209WA vs. U2410?

    Both being IPS panels, at less then half the price, for my budget I think I live with the smaller size and resolution of the 2209WA but am I giving up anything in the viewing experience?
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    Lowest price on Dell U2410?

    I wish to purchase this monitor within the next few months but wondering how cheap does it drop to and how do you go about getting the cheapest price. I see now it is discounted on the Dell site to $549 but I know other's have gotten it for less.
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    Wide screen monitors at non-native resolution question

    My sister purchased an inexpensive Dell 23" monitor with a 16:9 native resolution of 1920x1080. When I went into the windows display options, I was dismayed to see that this was the only 16:9 aspect ratio available. None of the lower resolutions were even close to be 16:9, hence when choosing...
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    Would you recommend Logitech MX620?

    Looking for a general purpose wireless mouse that is a step up from my tired LX6 and was looking at the MX620 from the Logitech web site. I would like something that maybe tracks a bit more precise then what I have now and has a couple more buttons. Gaming would be of secondary purpose. I...
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    Another i5 build suggestion wanted

    Looking suggestions on a cheapest but reliable i5 build as I'm not totally up on the HW these days. I don't plan on overclocking or running more then one video card, however I will be running a video card (nvidia 9600 GT) so don't need onboard video. I would like esata on the mb to run my...
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    Is $50 expensive for 2 GB DDR2 memory?

    Two years ago, I bought this Corsair 2x1GB kit, http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820145034 When I upgrade to win7, I want to upgrade from 2 to 4 GB. I think getting two more sticks of the same type of memory might be the best idea but isn't $50 for this memory kind of expensive...
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    Ht3.0 bus frequence vs. HT1.0 question.

    How much of a performance hit will occur if I put a Phenon II CPU in my AM2 MB (verified compatible) and hence according to the Gigabyte website the bus speed will decrease from HT3.0 (5200 MT/S) to HT1 (2000 MT/S)? Is it worth considering?
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    Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP or HP LP2475W which one?

    Both are 24" and 16:10. Dell uses a PVA screen while the HP uses an IPS. It would be used as a general purpose monitor where color and clarity are real important (somewhat compromised eyesight) but photo viewing and editing and viewing is more important then very fast motion such as FPS games...
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    Worth $204 to upgrade from Athlon 64 X2 6000+ to Pheno II 940?

    I currently have an Athlon 64 X2 6000+/Gigabyte GA-MA69GM-S2H combination. At Newegg I see they currently have a Phenom II 940 / BIOSTAR TA790GXB A2+ AM2+ combination for $204 in which it seems essentially they are almost throwing in the mb for free. Would it be worth my money to do that...
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    AMD Socket A MB/Memory boot up problem

    Last Christmas I installed two 1 GB DDR333 Kingston memory modules on an Asus A7V400 AMD Socket A motherboard which has a stated chipset of VIA KM400A and running a Sempron 3800+ if memory serves me correctly CPU. Supposedly this is a valid memory/mb combination. Since then often times upon...
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    Seeking lightscribe advice

    Trying to help a friend. She bought an HP lightscribe capable DVD burner which came with Nero Essentials. She already has the full Nero suite, albeit an older version and when she went to install Nero Essentials which I gather contains the lightscribe software within, it said she must first...
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    Recommend DVD burner good for DVD video compatibility

    I currently have a Samsung SH-S203B which was highly rated at the time of purchase, the better part of two years ago. The trouble is when I make DVD videos, it seems to be hit or miss on whether standalone DVD players recognize them or not. I've tried different things such as slower burns...
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    What happened to Maxtor

    Yes, I did do a Google search but I don't see much info. Ten years ago when I worked at a shop, Maxtor's were just as popular as WDs in our systems and that was all Staples sold. I thought maybe they had gone out of business but I do see a couple of internal drives on their web site but only...
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    Seagate ST310005N1A1AS-RK, what drive is it?

    I know the RK stands for retail kit, but what drive actually is in the package? Is it one of the modern Seagate drives? Originally I was going to get a WD 1gig black but I also need a cable so this retail package sounds enticing if the drive itself is ok.
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    Recommend a reliable low power PSU from Newegg

    Please recommend me a low power (350-400W) power supply from Newegg that should be fairly reliable but hopefully not too expensive. I see several (Startech, Coolmax, etc.) for $30. It is going to be used in an AMD Sempron Internet system with onboard video, only one HD and one DVD so I'm sure...
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    My Gigabyte GA-MA69GM-S2H can takea Phenom but what does this fine print mean

    I bought this AM2 mb a year ago when I put together my Athlon X2 system. Now I thought the Phenoms needed AM2+ so never considered one. But looking at my mb on the Gigabyte home page, http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Sup...el.aspx?ProductID=2579 it says it can take Phenom processors but what does...
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    Would I notice difference in AthlonXW 6000+Windsor over 4800+Brisbane

    Bens Bargain says the AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz 2 x 1MB is currently selling at Newegg for $74 with free shipping. As I won't be updating my whole system for quite some time, is it worth the money to make this CPU upgrade over my current Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Brisbane? In addition to...
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    25.5" Viewsonic VX2640W compared to my current 19" VP930B?

    I bought the VP930B the better part of two years ago based on advice here and I haven't been disappointed. Today while perusing Costco, I see they have the VX2630W for I think about $450 or thereabouts and I was so impressed with the size. Now I know it doesn't have an IPS panel but doesn't...
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    9600 GT or Radeon 3870?

    Guys any compelling reason to purchase one of these cards over the other? Both are rated pretty evenly at Tom's Hardware. My immediate need is to play Crysis at better resolution and quality and of course other games in the future. Right now I can only play Crysis at 800x600 at medium quality...
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    Do you think this setup will work?

    Girlfriend has cheap Compaq with Sempron 3800+, Windows XP and 512 meg Ram. As I bought the Orange Box, I can now give away my previous copy of HL2. I have a 7600GT in my system and it plays HL2 flawlessly. As it doesn't require an external power connection, I figure it's not too power hungry...
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    Quick question about my newly purchased EVGA 7600 GT

    Directions say if it comes with a power connector to use it but it does not, however there is small gold finger card edge connector at the top of the board with no explanation in the manual on what it is. Does anybody know what that is for? I first thought it might be for a SATA power...
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    Why does this Nvidia Quadro FX 3450 card cost $700

    I work in an engineering environment and order stuff for the other engineers. When my co-workers PC needed a new video card, our IT department recommended this board as a close replacement for her current faulty card. http://h18000.www1.hp.com/prod...12299_na/12299_na.HTML I was floored...