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    Playstation 3 Skins

    I've been looking around at the available Playstation 3 skins and was wondering if anyone has tried them? Specifically, do they help hide fingerprints? Are they easy to remove without leaving goo? Can someone recommend a good site that sells them? Thanks.
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    XBOX 360 Cable Question

    Hello all - I have an older (non HDMI) XBOX 360 that is currently connected to my 37" Toshiba LCD HDTV. The TV is a 720P TV. The TV is about 1 year old and has a Game Mode option on it (although I'm not exactly sure what it benefit it provides). What is everyone's opinion on connecting...
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    XBOX 360 - 720p vs 1080p

    I currently have an original xbox 360 (non hdmi) set at 720p hooked to a Toshiba 37" HD 720p LCD TV. I sit about 8 feet back from the screen while playing. If I had a new xbox 360 with HDMI out (set to 1080p) and a 1080p TV, would I be able to tell the difference in picture quality while...
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    XBOX 360 Live Questions

    Hi all - I recently signed up with XBox Live and am having a blast playing GRAW online. I've got a few newbie questions.... 1. I noticed that my Rep currently has three stars. How do I increase my rep? If people don't leave feedback, will my Rep increase automatically over time (if I...
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    Best HDTV in 35" - 42" range for xbox 360?

    What are your recommendations for this? Also, do the new plasmas still have a potential for screen burn in or have they got around this now? I will probably use the TV to watch television on as well - may even get an HD or Blu Ray DVD player for it at some point, but for now, the main purpose...
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    Oblivion Patch Now Available !!

    http://www.elderscrolls.com/home/home.htm
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    Need help on overclocking an AMD 4000+ with DFI Lanparty Ultra mobo

    I'm trying to overclock my AMD 4000+ CPU. I have a DFI Lanparty Ultra SLI-DR motherboard. When I go into the BIOS, I change my FSB setting from 200 to 210. I then tried to reboot but the computer won't reboot. After reading the overclock guide here on the forums, it mentions that I may need...
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    Oblivion Beta Patch Available

    http://www.elderscrolls.com/home/home.htm I've not tried this patch. I'll probably wait on the confirmed patch from Bethesda. Bethesda said they are going to release the beta patch first and let users try it out and report back on problems. Just wanted to put this out there in case...
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    What are the basic steps I need to take to overclock my AMD 4000+?

    Looking for some basic info on overclocking my AMD 4000+. Right now, it is running at stock speeds. I have a DFI Ultra D SLI mobo and have very fast ram with low latency timings. The CPU is currently cooled by air with an XP-90 heatsink and 90mm fan on high. Do I need to go into the BIOS...
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    Oblivion Water Bug? I can see under water when at the very top - its all clear

    I've been enjoying Oblivion and have been playing it with all settings maxed. When I'm in the water, if I position the mouse just right, I can see under the water - its as clear as can be. If I move the mouse downward just a little, it gets very hard to see under the water - its pretty dark ...
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    Looking for a way to exhaust hot air from my video card out the back of case..

    I recently bought the Accelero X2 cooler for my X1900XTX which works nicely except it doesn't exhaust the hot air out of the back of the case. I've thought about those "slot" type coolers that exhaust but if I put this right beside my video card, I'm afraid that it will counter-act with the fan...
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    How do you control fan speeds using SpeedFan? Having trouble....

    I've got a DFI Lanparty Ultra D mobo and have a CPU fan, NB fan and Exhaust Fan hooked up to the motherboard sensors. I installed speed fan and I'm able to see the temperature of the CPU, Northbridge, Hard disk etc. I'm also able to see the speeds of the CPU fan, Northbridge fan and exhaust...
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    When selling a computer rig on eBay - Is it best to sell the whole computer or part it out?

    At some point, I will probably sell my entire rig and build a brand new one. Question. When selling the old rig, is it best to sell the computer as a whole on eBay or take each part out and sell them seperately (video card, mother board, ram, hard drive, etc)?? Which way would net the most...
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    Running Accelero X2 video card cooling fan at 100% all the time. Any problem with doing this?

    I just put the Accelero X2 cooler on my new X1900XTX video card. I downloaded ATI tool so that I could control the fan speed on the cooler. I would like to set the fan speed to run at 100% all the time. Is there a problem with doing this? The fan is very quiet at 100% - I don't even hear...
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    How do I keep Catalyst Control Center from loading upon bootup?

    Question in title. Thanks!!
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    Put on Accelero X2 cooler on X1900XTX and then took it off and applied AS5 to GPU core...

    I recently purchased the Accelero X2 cooler for my X1900XTX. I put it on using the stock thermal paste that was on the cooler and put on the 8 thermal memory pads on the X1900XTX memory. I booted the computer up and wasn't pleased with the drop in temperatures. So, I took the Accelero X2...
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    Removing the Catalyst Control Center (CCC) - Will this remove my ATI video drivers?

    Hello all - I recently upgraded my system with an X1900XTX graphics card. I downloaded the Catalyst Control Center (CCC) from ATI's website. Soon after, I downloaded ATI tool which I like much better (because of all the flexibility it gives you). Now, since I'm using ATI tool, I really...
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    How do I control the fan speed on the ATI X1900XTX?

    I just bought a HIS ATI X1900XTX video card and took the stock cooler off and replaced it with the Accelero X2. I would like to turn the fan speed on the Accelero X2 all the way up to 100% to do some testing on temps. How do I do this? I'm using the CCC as my temperature reporting tool...
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    How much Arctic Silver 5 to apply to X1900XTX GPU?

    Hey all - I just got an X1900XTX that is running 90C which is just too hot for me. So, I purchased the Accelero X2 aftermarket cooler in hopes to cool this thing off a little. The Accelero X2 already comes with thermal paste applied to the heatsink but I plan on scraping this off and...
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    Connecting PC to HDTV for playing games?

    I just purchased an ATI x1900xtx and have a Sound Blaster Audigy 2 zs sound card in my computer. I have a hybrid rear projection/LCD HDTV that I would like to hook my pc up to. I also have a receiver which connects to a 5.1 sound system. What I would like to do (if possible) is to hook the...
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    Arctic Cooling Accelero X2 - Anyone tried this on their X1900 series card?

    Anyone tried this and got good results? Looks like it is going for the lower $30 range. Are there other coolers you would recommend for the X1900 series? Thanks all !!!
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    Is my x1900xtx overheating? Running around 90C under load as reported by CCC.

    Ok, I just bought an HIS x1900xtx and it is running at stock speeds of 650MHz. I fired up the Catalyst Control Center and then launched 3d mark 05. After running through the first video test, the card was showing about 88C as reported by the CCC. Then, after the second video test, the card...
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    Question about ATI's Catalyst Control Center - CCC

    Hello all - I just installed the Catalyst Control Center from ATI for my new X1900XTX. Whenever I start the CCC and click on "ATI Overdrive", I see on the right my Graphics Processor Status and my Graphics Memory STatus. Now, In Graphics Process Status it says Requested = 648MHz and...
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    Question about un-installing NVidia Drivers

    When I go to control panel / add remove programs and select nVidia drivers, it gives me the option to - Remove all NVIDIA drivers, including Display - Remove all NVIDIA drivers, except Display Which do I choose? If I choose "including Display", will I have a hard time rebooting and...
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    I just bought an X1900XTX. Which drivers are best?

    Should I just get a stand alone ATI driver? If so, where can I go to get the latest driver. And, what about the tray tool people are talking about - do they have one for the X1900 series cards? Thanks !!
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    Uninstalling 7800GTX and Installing X1900XTX. Could someone post complete instructions?

    Ok, I'm a NOOB when it comes to ATI cards. I currently have a rig with a 7800gtx and just bought a x1900xtx. Do I first un-install the nVidia drivers, remove the card, put in new cards and then install the ATI drivers? What are the proper steps? Thanks!!
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    Will a X1900XTX work just as well in an NForce Mobo?

    Will I take a performance hit by putting in an X1900XTX video card into a DFI LanParty SLI mobo? Would it run better if it were in an ATI mobo? Thanks!
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    When is NVidia releasing its next generation graphics cards?

    Just curious. If I've done my research correctly, the ATI X1900 and the NVidia 7900GTX are the fastest cards available right now (not counting SLI). Does anyone know when NVidia says they will be releasing their next generation of graphics cards?
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    Anyone know for sure if Oblivion is multi-threaded?

    I'm curious to know if this game runs better on a dual core proc. vs. a single core of the same speed? Anyone know?
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    How well does Oblivion run on the xbox 360?

    Just curious on how well this thing runs on the xbox360. Does anybody have the xBox 360 and have played Oblivion on it? Are there video settings on the 360 like on the PC version to try and customize graphics/performance? Thanks.
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    Best single video card for Oblivion?

    Well, like many others, I'm really enjoying playing Oblivion. I currently am running the game with a 7800gtx (stock speeds) and an AMD 64 at 2.4ghz. I've got every setting maxed out and running at 1280x1024. The game gets a little choppy and using FRAPS, my frame rate indoors have sometimes...
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    Who here is going to buy Lord of the Rings : The Battle For Middle Earth 2

    Just trying to figure out what my next game is going to be and stumbled across this game on gamespot. It looks great! Kind of reminds me of some of the old warcraft games. Did anyone here play the first one? http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/battleformiddleearth2/index.html
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    Any games out there similar to the Prince of Persia series for the PC?

    I have finished POP 1 and POP 3 (didn't really care for POP 2) for the PC. Are there any games out there that are somewhat similar to this type of game (jumping/climbing/solving puzzles/fighting/etc)? Thanks!!
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    Turning computer off vs. letting it run idle when not in use? Which is better?

    I have an AMD desktop machine that I use primarily for gaming. Some days, I will play a game for an hour or so, then wait a few hours and then go back and play some games a little more. Is it better for me to turn the computer off while I'm not using the computer or leave it running while I'm...
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    Battlefield 2 Demo - Is it buggy? My computer keeps crashing while playing it.

    Just downloaded the Battlefield 2 demo and started playing it. It looks great but my computer keeps locking up or crashing. Is the demo buggy? How is the retail version? I'm able to play most other games without any problems.....
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    Wanting to buy a new game. Narrowed down to Guild Wars or Battlefield 2

    I know these are two totally different kinds of games. I like both types but need help in deciding which one to get. Can't afford both. I use to love Diablo and I hear Guild Wars is like an updated Diablo. I also like first person shooters and I hear Battlefield 2 is a good one. Thanks!!
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    Far Cry Mod or Add On - Can anyone recommend a good one?

    I loved Far Cry but have finally finished it. Can someone recommend a good mod or add on to Far Cry? Thanks!!
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    Prince of Persia 3 - Display Resolution - How do I go above 1024 x 768

    Hello all - I just installed Prince of Persia 3 - The Two Thrones on my PC and went into the video options to adjust the screen resolution and the maximum it will allow me to go on the options is 1024 x 768 x 32. I've got a 19" LCD monitor with a native resolution of 1280 x 1024 and would like...
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    Trying to run Killing Floor Mod for Unreal Tournament 2004 but getting an error msg. Help!

    I have downloaded the mod called Killing Floor for Unreal Tourn. 2004 and when I click on the icon that it placed on my desktop it says: The item 'UT2004.exe -mod=KFmod' that this shortcut refers to has been changed or moved, so this shortcut will no longer work properly. I know I probably...
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    What are some good mods for Unreal Tournament 2004?

    I'm brand new to mods and really like playing UT2k4. There are so many mods out there; which ones are some of the better ones? Thanks in advance!!