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    Dual NVIDIA GPU Configuration + AMD APU = Display nightmares

    Hi all. I've been trying to run the following config to use Visual Studio 2010 + NVIDIA Parallel NSight (dual GPU for GPU debugging): AMD APU A3 NVIDIA Geforce 520 Ti NVIDIA Geforce 560 Ti Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H mobo. 550W Antec TruePower PS Hypothetically, my build can power both video cards...
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    Antec ISK 300-65 Mini-ITX Case; Need a Low Watt processor

    Hi all. I just purchased the Antec ISK 300-65 Mini-ITX Case, a small form factor that has a 65W power supply. I plan to buy a mini ITX motherboard and use a low profile Nvidia 9200 card, an optical drive, and a 250 GB mechanical SATA had drive. Given the above configuration, I am...
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    Home Networking: How Can I Create A Sophisticated VPN / Layer?

    Hi, I'm interested in purchasing a dedicated file/network server to handle the following tasks: * Ability to place Windows 7 / Vista / XP Accounts in the network and login to a specific account on any computer running windows * Create a private VPN to access my home file server from...
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    Question Regarding Laptop Hard Drive as an External Storage Device

    Hello! Is it wise to use a 160 GB laptop hard drive coupled with a USB enclosure (so in essence, the laptop drive is a 160 GB flash drive) as an external storage solution? Do you think it will be relatively safe to store? What's the advantages / disadvantages than buying an external hard...
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    AMD Athlon 64 3200+ upgrade to Athlon 64 X2 3800+

    Hi. I currently have a single core Athlon 64 3200+ from 2004. My motherboard only accepts Socket 939 and the only available upgrade path is the Athlon 64 X2 3800 (or higher). The X2 3800 is a dual core rated at 2.0 GHz while the Athlon 64 3200+ is a single core rated at 2.0 GHz. For $50...is...
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    FSB in Intel Nehalem i7

    What happened to FSB in terms of the new Intel i7s? Simply put, where the hell did it go? I don't see a FSB rating in any i7 specifications.
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    AMD Budget CPUs

    Hi. When I first entered this forum in 2003... the hottest budget items came from AMD, namely, the Sempron line. I'm trying to build a low budget DVR rig for my brother and wanted to know if AMD was the go-to processor for "cheap but good enough" for DVR recording for an HTPC. Wanted...
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    Need Rec's for Quiet Video Card For Recording Rig

    Hello all. First--my budget is within $75-$150. I'm looking for a PCI-E Video Card preferably going to be used in a audio recording rig. I'm looking for a quiet video card but would be fast enough to run basic video games (WoW, CS:S, etc). Thanks
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    Recording & Video Encoding Rig CPU Suggestion

    Hi. My main objective is to create a audio recording rig + an overall video encoding workstation also. I have requirements to make it as quiet as possible, but at the same time, is it possible to run a quad core "quietly?" or should I stay with a lower wattage dual core? I'm looking for...
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    Problems Desoldering Power Plug in Laptop Motherboard

    Hey guys. I'm trying to fix a Dell Inspiron 600m laptop's power plug by desoldering the old broken plug and replacing it with a new power plug. The problem is: I was successful in desoldering 10 out of 11 holes of the old plug, and removed the plug, but it appears that a piece of metal is...
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    Problems with booting computer; might be dead

    The following computer cannot be booted: Abit is7-g P4 2.4 Northwood 512 DDR OCZ RAM I have suspected that the PS isn't the culprate because I've used an old 300W PS a few hours ago. Also, upon testing the computer booted up when I removed the +12V power connector when the power was...
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    Please rate if this Power Supply is enough to power this computer

    It this power supply, http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-159-026&depa=0 enough for the following system: AMD 3400+ 64 1 GB DDR DFI "LANPARTY UT nF3 250Gb" NVIDIA nForce3 Lite-On 16X DVD Dual Drive, Model SOHW-1633S Beige, Retail 2x HD 1x CD RW 1x DVD RW I'm...
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    Need Suggestions on which Budget Processor is the best for software intensitve programs

    I'm trying to help upgrade my computer. I use this computer for editing/programming intensive software programs, and I've noticed that my computer is significantly decreasing performance. Here are my current computer's specs: AMD Athlon 3000+ Barton 1 GB RAM DDR Some ASUS KT Mobo Nvidia...
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    Server Motherboard Recommendations needed for P4 2.8C

    Hey Guys. I have been searching around for server motherboards around NewEgg, PriceWatch, and as well as reading reviews in anandtech. I wasn't sure to what I was to get because there is a variety of motherboards to select. I will need some recommendations for a server motherboard with the...
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    P4 2.4 GHz... need help on better cooling

    Hey Guys. I have a P4 2.4 GHz 800 FSB processor The temps idle were atleast 46C and on full load it was about 51C A few hours ago, my brother was playing Condition Zero and suddenly beeps just came from the computer. I checked it out and amazed myself. I opened up SpeedFan to see the...
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    Abit is7-g with a ULTRA ATA 133, will this work?

    Hey. I have a abit is7-g motherboard....it currently has: 2 x Ultra DMA 33/66/100 Connectors is what it says.... I am thinking of buying a hard drive, and I already have one, but it is ULTRA ATA 133 Will this work?
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    I have an abit is7-g will ULTRA/133 HD work?

    Hey. I have an abit is7-g mobo, currently with a SATA 36.7 GB WD RAPTOR HD.... thinking of adding a hd My question is, right now I have a 120 GB ULTRA/133 Maxtor..... will it work on the abit is7-g? It says it has (2) ULTRA 100 ATA IDE interfaces... will it work if I connect it there? Or will...
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    HELP on OCing, P4 2.4 Ghz

    Ok, this is my first time, and I just built my rig almost 3 weeks ago. These are the specs: Abit is7-G Mobo 512 DDR OCZ (1 Stick) Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz 800 FSB Antec 430 Case w/ Power Supply Ati 9800 Radeon Non Pro 128 DDR SATA Raptor 10k RPM 36.7 Ok, my cooling, is yes, the Antec case(3...
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    Best Server MoBo ?

    Title is preety much self explanatory ... but here is the question again: What is preety much the best server motherboard for (2) dual opterons 244 ? Looking for atleast 2-4 GB support, and possibly a build in SCSI controller. I was looking at tyan's site, but not alot of comparisons...
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    WebMasters?

    Anyone know where a webmasters forum is to talk about stuff about web sites? =D?
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    Curious: 8 proccessors?

    Hey, I'm very curious on how one computer has 8 or more proccessors. Is this multiple motherboards, joint into one case? If so, then can someone show me a picture, or a link showing some of it? =D thanks
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    Best CPU bench marking + temperature program?

    I just bought a new PC, and I have no clue which software tells me hardware benchmarks, or temps. I used one of the programs(PCSOFT) I believe, but is there any other program that does that, or is there a better one? Also, I'm looking for a program that tracks the temps What's the ideal temp...
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    Downloading Linux + Splitting RJ 45's

    Ok, my first question is, I have two computers in the same room. There is only one RJ-45 in that room. I know I can get a switch, but is there any other way to have this RJ-45 splitter, or something that shares internet connection, and LAN connection? Also, I want to uninstall WIN XP, and...
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    Abit is7-g with Logitech Z-640

    Hmm, I can't seem to find the correct audio device for these speakers, and I've searched frantically everywhere, and there is no sign.. How do I enable the onboard sound? Or, should I just buy a sound card? If so, then what brand, and model please for my logitech z-640?
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    HELP - BIOS abit is7-g !

    Ok hey, I just bought a system, here are the specs: Abit is7-g mobo 512 MB OC Platinum Memory Sapphire 9800 ATI SE 36.7 GB SATA RAPTOR HD ARTEC 52x24x52 Intel Pentium 4 800 FSB 2.4 ghz My problem is: I opened bios tweaked some things, because it didn't detect the SATA HD. I set the SATA...
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    I bought my system, now what?

    Ok, I just purchased new parts from NewEgg.Com(should be arriving on Saturday)... need some help on some questions: My new rig: P4 2.4C GHz 800 FSB - Retail 512 DDRAM PC3200 Premier OCZ Abit is7-G ATI Radeon 9800 SE 128 MB 8x WD Raptor 10K RPM, 36.7 GB Antec case with 430 powers upply Artec...
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    Compatibility HELP with P4 2.4 GHZ 800 FSB

    Hello, I need serious help on create this P4 PC. . . Below are the specs that I am planning to buy: Intel Pentium 4 / 2.4GHz 512k socket 478 Hyper Threading Technology 800 MHz Intel® Desktop Board D865PERL 512MB PC3200 (3-3-3),400MHz DDR NonECC CL3,KVR400X64C3A/512 GeForce FX 5600 256MB DDR...
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    Another newbie overclocking question. . . .

    Yeah, you might hate me for this but here it goes: What exactly is overclocking, and how do you overclock your CPU to reach higher speeds? Does the life on your CPU decrease because of overclocking? Is it possible to overclock in a server? Thanks, and please don't kill me, I'm just a little...
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    Trying to build a server/computer

    Hey, I'm kind of a noob to knowing how to overclock and stuff, but I do have basic knowledge on how to install compters from scratch. The current problem I have right now is knowing which parts to buy, and the compatability of the parts Right now I'm thinking of getting DUAL AMD MP 2600 or...