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    which dual core netbook should I buy?

    I'm looking for a dual core netbook for traveling and won't be used much outside that. Due to the nature of my trip (tour in Europe) and fear of a laptop getting stolen, I intend to take with me on the tour bus instead of leaving it in my hotel. It'll be running Win 7. I don't intend for it...
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    what ~24" 1920x1200 LCD should I get?

    I'm in the market for a 1920x1200 LCD (~24" range) for a new machine I just put together. Unfortunately, it seems like everything at newegg.com that's 1920x1200 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...se&amp;Order=PRICE) under <$400 is TN. :/ 1920x1200 also seems to be a dying breed. The new...
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    will Zalman CNPS8700 fit on Asus P7P55D Deluxe mobo and Antec Three Hundred case?

    I've already got the case and in a hurry last night, I ordered a Zalman CNPS8700 HSF along w/an Asus P7P55D Deluxe. I've always been a Zalman fan and it seemed they had virtually nothing under the 450 gram weight limit that Zalman mentions compatibility with Socket 1156. This was one of the...
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    video card advice to drive 2 DVI LCDs for <$80

    I'm looking to put together an i7-920 rig probably w/ASRock X58 Extreme motherboard. My video card needs are modest as I don't have time to game anyways. If I do game, in the future, I'll buy a fast video card at that point. No point in wasting $ on something that's overkill now. I'm just...
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    1-1.5TB external USB drives recommended/ones to avoid?

    I'm looking for an external 1 to 1.5 TB drive w/USB 2.0 and optionally eSATA. I don't care THAT much about eSATA. The primary purpose is an external backup drive for a my old PC (Ahtlon 64 3200+ and a i7-920 rig I likely be building soon) and right now to temporarily move off some video files...
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    any way to remove PSU from Antec Sonata II without removing mobo or HSF?

    To make a long story short, I'm trying to replace the stock Antec SmartPower 2.0 PSU that came with the case. Unfortunately w/my large Zalman HSF, it seems impossible to remove the PSU without either removing the HSF or the motherboard. Is that correct or am I missing something? I've been...
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    recommendations for Core 2 Duo laptop w/Windows Vista

    I'm in the market to replace my falling apart ancient Dell Inspiron 4000 (Celeron 800 mhz laptop) that I bought in Oct 01. The new laptop will not be my primary machine (have an Athlon 64 3200+ system running WinXP and 1 gig of RAM). I'm looking for a Core 2 Duo laptop (preferably 2 ghz or...
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    anyone tested A8N-SLI w/two different PCIe video cards?

    Has anyone successfully tested/used two different PCIe video cards on an A8N-SLI Deluxe? From what I'm reading, it should support it (although one slot will be in x16 and the other in x1), which is ok w/me. If so, out of curiosity, which two cards are you using? The only reason why I...
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    can explain/confirm the Nvidia (?) dual DVI (at 1600x1200) issues?

    I remember hearing about this in a discussion forum at work and I've found some anecdotal reports of problems http://forums.2cpu.com/showthread.php?s...threadid=33992&perpage=30&pagenumber=5 http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/archive/index.php/t-34796.html and some chatter at...
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    is Powercolor really that bad? how's the Powercolor X700 Bravo?

    So, I'm looking for a cheap dual DVI out card (see my other post at http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...tid=31&threadid=1634498&enterthread=y), and the Powercolor X700 Bravo dual DVI card at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814131304 seems like a good deal. I read some...
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    cheap dual DVI PCI-e card w/Nvidia 6600 or ATI X700 level perf

    I'm looking to put together a system soon and don't wanna spend too much on a video card since I'm not a big gamer (I don't game at all anymore on my ancient 1 ghz Ahtlon w/Creative Labs Geforce 2 GTS video card). I'm looking for something w/cheap w/3D perf comparable to the Nvidia 6600...
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    will this Mushkin RAM work on the A8N-SLI Deluxe?

    Outpost (and I think Fry's retail is having a special on this RAM, I need to double check at the store). Will it work ok w/the A8N-SLI Deluxe? I plan to get 2 of them (but will have to get one of the rebates sent somewhere else). I'm planning to get the mobo pretty soon...
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    good/bad USB 2.0 or Firewire PCI cards?

    Hi, I'm about to receive a free iPod (for having enough Tivo referrals) and my ancient Asus A7V based Athlon 1 ghz machine (don't laugh) doesn't have Firewire or USB 2.0 ports, so I'm in the market for a card. I don't really need a combo (USB and Firewire) card, but if it isn't much more...
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    Where to find CUSL2 (not -M) WITH onboard audio?

    Hi: (don't laugh) I was wondering if anyone knows of a reasonably cheap and reputable retailer that has such as beast? I can only find the MicroATX version w/audio. Everyone else seems to carry WOA (without audio) ATX versions... I'm trying to put together a cheap system for my parents, and...