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    Intel DP55KG question

    In Anandtech's review of DP55KG/DP55SB, they say: "We uncovered a bug with the two Intel boards when testing with our i5 670 Clarkdale CPU. At stock or overclocked, the 16x PCI-E 2.0 graphics card slot dropped to 1x link width. This only happened with the Clarkdale, our i7 870 CPU ran with the...
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    HP 2509m Monitor

    Thanks to all that replied. When looking at spec's, how do I tell if it is TN or not? Just as an example, here is an HP w2338h ($219 at OfficeMax). What do I look for to tell me it is TN? http://www.shopping.hp.com/store/pro...reg_R1002_USEN Also, which I should have said in first post...
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    HP 2509m Monitor

    to gorobei, the samsung f2380 is just what you said at newegg, $319. However, it is 1920x1080, so not sure I'd be gaining anything over the HP, as far as "screen size real estate". I did see that it has cpva technology for better picture. I currently have an 22" Acer 223 (x223w?) that got on...
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    HP 2509m Monitor

    the HP LP2475 appears to be $556 at Amazon, which is too much. At home, I have a HP w2207h, which I love. How do I tell if a monitor is TN? Specs for my HP at home, and the 2509 just say "Thin-Film Transistor LCD active matrix", so how do I tell if one or both are TN? I agree that for the...
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    HP 2509m Monitor

    This might have been discussed, but unable to search, it makes me logon over and over again, just loops. HP 2509m Monitor on sale for $270 with free shipping. http://www.shopping.hp.com/product/d...T195AA%2523ABA I would rather have a Dell Ultrasharp 24xx or a higher end IPS monitor, but...
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    LCD monitor dimension size question

    Bought the Acer X223WBD, FWIW. "Appears" that the V stands for "Value" and the "X" for "Excellence", but who knows? The X223 isn't shown on Acer's web site, while the V223 is, but their web site is garbage anyway. I was wondering, why is the X cheaper than the V if the X is better? I...
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    LCD monitor dimension size question

    One last question, does anyone know the difference (other than $$) between the Acer X223WBD and the V223WBD? As in, which one might be better/sharper/clearer, etc http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824009138 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824009145 very slightly...
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    LCD monitor dimension size question

    ok, thanks. It will probably be the Acer, as can't find much on Hann-G monitors. Josh
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    LCD monitor dimension size question

    Oops, should I have posted in the LCD monitor thread? If so, could a moderator move the post to that thread? Josh
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    LCD monitor dimension size question

    Buying a new LCD monitor for work, want a 22", but not sure if it will fit. Are the dimensions given for various monitors the screen only, or do the include the frame? I'm talking about the Height and width dimensions, not the diagonal. My desk has "bookshelf" type things which limit the space...
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    any difference 2-2gb vs 1-4gb kit?

    Is there any difference in performance whether using 2 of the2gb (2x1gb) kit vs 1 of the 4gb (2x2gb) kit? DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit the 2gb kit I'm looking at is here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820134488 For Intel 965 mobo, and assuming the 4gb kit...
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    Need mobo recommendation

    Looked at the gigabyte Ozoneman listed, interesting, but only 4 usb? 8 SATA though. Did find this Intel board: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813121314 and it does have 3 pci slots. However, since I posted, I've looked at intel's web site, ant the P35 supports the E6750 with...
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    Need mobo recommendation

    Finally ready to build new system, I thought. Was getting E6600 cpu with Intel 965 mobo (not completely decided on which one). Then see that the E6750 cpu's cost same as E6600, so will get that. That caused me to revisit mobo's, and now looking at the Intel P35 board. Not happy with it...
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    What's the difference

    Ok, thanks. I figured it was a case of newegg bought tons of the 6700's at a higher price, and they're not going to drop the price on them. Since its the same price (basically, maybe $5 difference), I'll get the E6750. Now, gotta truck over to the mobo forum to do some checking there. I...
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    What's the difference

    I'm finally getting ready to build new system, been planning for months to get E6600. Looking at pricing now, see that the E6750 is same price as E6600. http://www.newegg.com/Product/...5002%2CN82E16819115029 or: http://tinyurl.com/327ojf Why would the E6750 be $100 less than the...
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    Sonata III is out

    Sonata III is either out or will be out soon, Antec has updated their web site to show the Sonata III: http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=15137 But Antec's online store doesn't have it, and no vendors have it (that I could find). (Sonata II $50 rebate info posted in Hot...
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    Sonata II $49.99

    Newegg had a $30 rebate a week or two ago, then full price for a few days. Now has $50 rebate. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129155 However, Sonata III is either out or will be out soon, Antec has updated their web site to show the Sonata III...
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    heat problems-Intel mobo/cpu

    Thats was one reason I pulled heatsink off, was to try to reassure myself that it was seated ok. You can't tell by looking, since there is no way to 'see'. Even by pulling heatsink, just cuz the arctic silver looks like it was pressed down....well, who knows? Intel's instructions "listen...
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    RAM speed test

    Thanks, will check both everest and cpu-z out. btw, got to thinking after I posted, I said sisoft sandra worked, but the computer it worked was a new build-XP. And BIOS *did* report mem speed on that machine, so just wondering if sisoft was only picking up what bios reported...
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    RAM speed test

    Does anyone know of a utility that will tell me whether ram sticks are PC66, PC100, or PC133? I have quite a few old computers, PII-266 to PIII-600 laying around, and wanted to see if any have PC133 that I can swap out to put in a computer that requires 133. ( know the oldest ones wouldn't...
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    heat problems-Intel mobo/cpu

    Just built: Intel D945PSN, Intel 820 cpu using stock heatsink/fan. Since I wasn't going to be doing any OC'ing, figured should be ok. Put in new SonataII case. With side case cover off, Bios reported at bootup about 50C. After installing XP & Intel's temp prog, the intel prog reported...
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    what is good cheap video card

    building computer for friend, NOT a gamer, not SLI or crossfire. What's a good cheap (if those two aren't mutually exclusive) video card? Will be a Intel820 cpu, intel 945mobo, 1 gb RAM. Want Nvidia chipset, not ATI. He will be doing some limited video editing, but pretty limited...