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    Running a DVI cable 20 feet

    If I remember correctly, 15 feet is the longest the DVI standard it certified up to. After 15 feet an amplifier is recommended. However, from what I understand higher quality cables won't lose too much quality in transfer if a few extra feet are used. Take this as a grain of salt though since I...
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    single GPU/lower res VS double GPU/higher res

    Now, I am sure the title may be a little misleading; however I wasn't sure exactly how to word this dilemma I have been having. I recently put together a nice rig. Purchased everything new, from the new keyboard/mouse to the motherboard. Nothing was salvaged from my old rig except for my 4:3...
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    EVGA 680i SLI - 2nd Video Card won't detect. Help!

    Ya, thats what I did. Each card worked fine that way.
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    EVGA 680i SLI - 2nd Video Card won't detect. Help!

    Mobo: EVGA 122-CK-NF63-TR LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Video Card: 2x EVGA 640-P2-N821-AR GeForce 8800GTS 640MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail RAM: OCZ Flex XLC 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop...
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    EVGA 680i SLI - 2nd Video Card won't detect. Help!

    Hey guys. I recently purchased a evga 680i SLI board along with two 8800 gts cards. Now, for some reason my second SLI'ed card won't get detected by windows. I am able to run each card individually, however when both are connected in there is no indication of a second card being there in the...
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    What is the longest graphics card?

    I'm not a graphics card but......:o
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    8800GTS SLI vs 8800GTX

    Hey guys, I would just like to say that I really really appreciate the input. This community is truely amazing =) I have decided to stick with the SLI setup for a few reasons. Since I havn't used SLI in the past, this will be a learning experiance for me more then anything. Secondly, I can...
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    8800GTS SLI vs 8800GTX

    Hey all. Recently, I decided that it was time for me to build a new rig. Amazingly, this occured to me very shortly after Anandtech wrote their High End Computer guide. Now, I trust this site over any other when it comes to PC hardware. Frankly, this site has lead me right for years. Anyways...
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    Wierd Computer Crash -- Locks, Random Colors on Screen, Monitor loses video feed

    BTW, i just oped up my case, and it seems the northbridge fan isn't running. Here is a link to the motherboard: http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=K8N_Neo2_Platinum&class=mb Also, in the bios i have the memory voltage set to 2.75v and i'm not sure how to set the CPU voltage...
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    Wierd Computer Crash -- Locks, Random Colors on Screen, Monitor loses video feed

    A quick update... I just installed the new Tomb Raider Legends game... and my computer crashed about 15 minutes into it. =No Load= GPU core temperature: 72C Ambient temperature: 51C I am going to run tomb raider once more and check the temps 10 minutes into it.
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    Wierd Computer Crash -- Locks, Random Colors on Screen, Monitor loses video feed

    Nothing is overclocked. As for temps, last time I checked they were fine... how do you recommend me testing temps under full load? Run the game and use some kind of temp utility?
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    Wierd Computer Crash -- Locks, Random Colors on Screen, Monitor loses video feed

    A64 3200 1gig corsair ram BFG 6800gt o/c I have no problems with the any of the games I play except FEAR (Actually it happened once in Swat 4). HL2, Oblivion, etc. all run fine. However, I would assume FEAR is the most demanding out of the three... i think. Anyways, after playing for no...
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    Random Reboots -- how do i find out the source of the problem?

    I put together a computer a few months back. The specs consist of: mobo: MSI K8N Neo 2 Platinum cpu: a64 3400 90nm vid: bfg geforce 800 gt oc ram: crucial 1gig ddr 400 PS: antec 420watt truepower For some reason when I play a game, i get random restarts. I think its possible it could...
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    Job offer Leeds UK

    I'd do it, but I live across the sea and im a N00B!
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    Keyboard/Mouse Freezup at Boot

    I am using a USB mouse and a PS/2 Keyboard. I use a USB to PS/2 converter thing for the mouse. Both of them freeze when Windows is starting up. With another restart, it will normally fix the issue. Could the ports be broke?
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    Keyboard/Mouse Freezup at Boot

    nope, im not using one
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    Keyboard/Mouse Freezup at Boot

    Hi Currently, when I turn on my computer, 30% of the time the mouse and keyboard will be disabled/frozen once windows loads up. Does anyone know what it could be? I really appreciate the help. Thank you!
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    Setting up RAM

    I have a MSI k8n neo2 plat, which requires me to setup my RAM setting manually. My ram is 2.5-3-3-6 at 2.7v I was able to set the voltage of my ram correctly, and I put the Tcl to 2.5, the Trcd to 3, however i am not able to put the Tras to 3, the smallest option in the bios is 5! I left...
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    ram issues?

    I think I am having a similiar issue. I have a MSI K8N Neo2 Plat mobo, and 2x Corsair 512mb DDR RAM. My CS will crash my computer, leaving my video card to shut off (screen turns black), which results in me having to manually restart the computer. Also, my computer freezes at boot sometimes. I...
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    Video Card issues?

    Adding to the problems I am having, my computer seems to freeze 30% of the time I restart. The freeze occures when Windows is fully booted up and some of my start-up apps turn on. Anyone have any suggestions? Thank you.
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    Video Card issues?

    Ok, I just found out that my Lian Li PC 86 case may be the issue here. It has two intake fans, and 1 exhaust fan. Apparently this can lead to positive pressure, ie: leaving heat to buildup in the case. This makes sense, so I am going to have to learn how to make a hole in my case and install the...
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    Video Card issues?

    Antec 430W Power Supply, Model "TRUE430"
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    Video Card issues?

    it found no errors
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    Video Card issues?

    Hi. I put together a new system last month. It consists of a MSI K8N Neo 2 Platinum mother board, a A64 3200+ 90nm processor, BFG 6800 GT OC Video Card, and a gig of 400mhz corsair RAM. The computer runs great, except when I begin to play Counter Strike: Source for an extended period of time...
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    My Computer keeps Crashing/Lagging

    Alrite, looks like I fixed my issue. I thought to myself... hey, if my computer has 100% usage, maybe its something wierd running in the backround.... WELL, I check and it was something called CTHELP.EXE... whatever that is. I think its some kind of virus that might be on my other HD that kept...
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    My Computer keeps Crashing/Lagging

    OK, now I am 70 percent sure it is my CPU because when i CTRL ALT DELETE, it shows that my CPU usage is at 100% I am only running a few things in teh backround and simply posting on this forum. However, it still does not make sense that the computer will run fine for an hour or two after...
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    My Computer keeps Crashing/Lagging

    Temperatures are 55C for the CPU and 40C for the computer. However, i should note that the problems started occuring on a very hot day. I feel something got TOO hot that day, and is now forever damaged. I dont however know how to diagnoise what exactly is broke. Worst comes to worst, I would...
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    My Computer keeps Crashing/Lagging

    Well, I have had the computer for two years... do the capacitors just go back all of a sudden? Also, how would i diagnose if I have bad caps or not?
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    My Computer keeps Crashing/Lagging

    OK, i just tried what you told me to do. Unfortunately it hasnt fixed the problem. Thank you for the input though! Oh, I should probably mention I have a 120 gig HD with two partitions, I dont know if I should have done something different in that scenario.
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    My Computer keeps Crashing/Lagging

    whats the easiest way to go into the recovery console? i used it a while ago but i forgot now :P
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    My Computer keeps Crashing/Lagging

    I started having this problem last night and it is extremely annoying since I am a Computer Science major and will need my computer back up and working in another 2 weeks! I have a AMD 2000xp (.18mu series), KT7 ULTRA, 512 DDR, GeForce ti 4400, Audigy Soundcard I have had my computer for two...
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    tweak my amd2100+ xp w/ gefore 4400ti

    does anyone have any recommendations as to how much i should set the frequencies? also... my antialiasing is off and same with the anisotropic filtering. turning them on high causes it to slow down, what doyou think i should set them to? 4x?
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    tweak my amd2100+ xp w/ gefore 4400ti

    so i got a geforce 4400ti on a AMD 2100+ xp with 512 DDR RAM. now, here is teh question, should i tweak this year old system at all? I went into my geforce settings and on default my antialiasing is off, antiotrpic filtering is off and performance is on 'balanced'. should i up these settings...
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    LCDs for Gaming

    i play everything. from fast paced to slow paced
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    LCDs for Gaming

    1. its a G420, these things are massive 2. dorm desks arnt that big to put this monitor angled in the corner. 3. i am gonna cell the g420 and spend extra for the monitor im looking for 500 or less. =) thanks for the comments so far.
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    LCDs for Gaming

    when i say save space, i ment so i have more desk room in fron of the monitor. the 19in sony i have takes up my entire desk so i dont have any room to write on pape wherese the LCD is thinner. know what i mean?
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    LCDs for Gaming

    I currently have a Sony 19in G420 monitor which is really nice, however it is way to big for my room which i realized after my first two semesters. I want to now purchase a LCD to save space but would also like to play games on it. I heard LCDs are a lot better now, and have 16s responce times...
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    Duron vs Celeron

    what is a good mobo to go with a 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 duron? i want something with onboard audio and video. cheap is good, screw quality
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    Duron vs Celeron

    thats what i thought. AMD rulez =)
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    Duron vs Celeron

    I know very little about the two chips and wish to know which one is better. What is your opinion. I am trying to make a super cheap computer for my mother which has the cheapest of cheap stuff since she only needs to use it for basic things.