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    Alienware AW15R3 - i7-7700HQ vs. i7-6700HQ

    Posting here after ages. Thanks for reading. So need help deciding between buying a Alienware AW15R3-7338SLV and Alienware AW15R3-3831SLV. As far as I understand, they have the same specs apart from : 1) i7 6th Gen 6700HQ vs. i7 7th Gen 7700HQ 2) 128 GB SSD vs 256 GB SSD (Not a concern to me)...
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    Connecting a stand alone DVD player to a LCD Monitor??

    Hi I am thinking about buying a 24 " LCD Monitor (Specifically the Dell S2409W 24 " Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor). The monitor has an HDMI Input. My question is, if I connect a DVD Player (With an HDMI Output) to this monitor, will it work properly? p.s. I know that DVD's can be...
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    TV run out of composite inputs....

    My TV has just one composite input which is used up. (Video1) I need to connect another composite signal to the TV. I have 2 component inputs spare on the TV.... Is there some kind of converter than I can use?
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    Update: Problem solved if Memclock is lowered to 166 mhz.

    Hi, This is my 2nd build.... and its making me tear my hair out. Specs are: AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (Socket 939) MSI 480 Mobo 512 MB DDR RAM (256 MB X 2) - Hynix Chips Seagate 80 GB Hdd Decent Quality PSU (I think!) Problems faced: Windows installs after a lot of crashes. Keep...
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    Please close this thread... Ordered already..

    Update: Thanks, Ordered already.... I need you recommendations on a good external enclosure for 3.5 " IDE HDDs.. My requirements are: 1) It should be good/reliable. 2) It should have a cooling fan for the Hdd. 3) It should be available from amazon.com.. Why only amazon.com? Because...
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    Quick question about HDD enclosure....

    Hi I need a USB 2.0 enclosure for my 3.5 " HDD. I will never use the enclosure for a 5.25" drive. I am confused between 2 the AMS VENUS Enclosures. AMS VENUS DS-2316B2BK Black External Enclosure - 3.5" with 80 mm Fan AMS VENUS DS-2512B2BK Black External Enclosure - 5.25" with 40 mm...
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    Connecting the case speaker ? (The one which beeps on errors)

    Just built my first computer... and I cant find where to plug in the case speaker (the one which beeps on POST, and errors) The motherboard is a MSI RS482M2. Motherboard photo and layout... I have gone through the manual, but still couldnt find it.. Mobo Manual Thanks...
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    Hard Disk suddenly became VERY noisy....

    The hard disk (200 GB Seagate HDD - IDE) is less than an year old, and it mounted in a USB enclosure. It is sparingly used for backup purposes. It has suddenly started making a LOT on noise. The noise is a grinding one (no click as far as I can hear), and occurs while seeking, as well as...
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    Local Area Connection - A network cable is unplugged

    Hello First off, let me announce I am a noob at networking, so please pardon my ignorance. I have a LAN cable running approximately 30 mtrs from my DSL modem to another room. If I plug this cable into my laptop (Inspiron 8500 with Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated LAN), the connection...
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    Problems with first build...

    Two problems with my first build..... 1) I am getting restarts from the computer while working in windows.... Whenever I click Settings tab in the Display or something similar (Driver properties in Device Manager), the comp reboots. If there is a BSOD, I can see it coz its goes away...
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    Small Ebay query (with *POLL*)

    Well, the summary says it all. I am kind of new to ebay... so please advice. I dont want to be a bad trader Here is what happened... 20 days ago : I sold a mobile phone online (fixed price). Buyer paid by CC. I offered shipping insurance at extra cost but the seller refused. I...
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    Quick check : Is this heatsink seated right?? **PICS**

    Just built a PC with a Athlon 64 3000+ Venice and MSI RS482. The BIOS show the CPU temp as 57-60 Degrees C idle, 65 degree full load. Btw, this is using the stock AMD heatsink and without any Overclocking. The BIOS is the latest version... I have already reinstalled the heatsink...
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    Athlon 64 3000 Venice + MSI RS482 = Idle Temp 55-57 Degree Celcius!!

    Just built a PC with a Athlon 64 3000+ Venice and MSI RS482. The case is airy enough and the CPU fan is spinning.... The BIOS show the CPU temp as 57-60 Degrees C idle !! Similar temps are reported in Windows using PC Alert 4. The system temp is 36-38 degree C. The room temp is about 28...
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    Which processor/motherboard? - Require VERY low heat, decent performance.

    Thanks for all the help for the Dust Proof PC idea... Now I have to get down to building it... so I need advice again :) This computer will be running SCADA (Some sort of software that controls industrial machines), and the programmer has given me these guidelines, "get any P4 and 256 mb...
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    Building a Dust-Proof computer ?

    I need a PC which has to be installed in an in a VERY dusty industrial environment. The air is full of Dust, Carbon Black, etc etc. We have a PC there currently, but it has to be opened and cleaned every 10 days, or it starts overheating.... And cleaning it is NOT easy... So basically, I...
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    Black text print quality in Canon ip3000 vs. ip1500

    Asked a general question in General Hardware about Canon printers and got a lot of good info, but now need a very specific input. Purely in terms of black text print quality, how does the Canon ip1500 compare to the ip3000? Both have the same resolution (4800 X 1200) but ip3000 has more...
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    AMD's x86 1600 MHz processor - yay or nay?

    I have to suggest a budget PC to a small school. They have to be reliable, branded, and cheap. Will run only the most basis tasks - word processing and such. One good option I came across is a low cost PC with AMD's x86 1600 MHz processor. I have absolutely idea how this processor is, and...
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    Need new Canon Inkjet. Help me choose..

    Hi. My 16 month old i560 has bitten the dust (stopped printing black) and replacement of the print head is a costly affair, so its time for a new printer! I print approximately 600 B&W Text pages/month and almost no Colour pages/month. So primarily I just need excellent text printing. I...
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    Problem with Canon i560...

    There is a problem with my Canon i560 (Little older than 1 year old) It was printing absolutely fine but stopped printing yesterday. Since the old cartridge was low, I replaced it with a new one but no cigar. I ran 5-6 cleaning/deep cleaning cycles, and cleaned all the contacts with...
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    Help Needed: ExpressMail or Fedex??

    Hi guys, I am in India, and I need 2 Digital Microwave Leakage Detectors for my work. I found a digital detector online at http://www.lessemf.com/mw-oven.html for $30. This is the manufacturer's direct website. Now here is the question: The website offers 2 international shipping...
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    700 m RAM in an old 8500?

    Hi guys... Quick Question... Can I swap RAM between an inspiron 8500 and an Inspiron 700m? Thanks in advance.
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    Top Gear threads locked...

    http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1612649&enterthread=y & http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1612884&enterthread=y were locked.... Are top gear threads now banned on AT?
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    THE PHONE CALL.....

    ((((RING)))) (((RING))) "Hello?" "Hi honey, this is Daddy, Is Mommy near the phone?" "No Daddy, She's upstairs in the bedroom with Uncle Frank." After a brief pause, Daddy says, "But honey, you haven't got an Uncle Frank." "Oh yes I do, and he's upstairs in the...
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    Quick Ipod Question...

    Got a Ipod 30 GB Photo as a gift yesterday. Was playing around with it when I noticed something weird... When the headphones are disconnected, the Ipod pauses itself, however on plugging back again, it stays in the pause mode. Isnt is supposed to start playing again? Is this...
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    Did the freezer trick work for you .... ? (Data Recovery)

    Inspired by this this thread... The freezer trick saved my data today... so did it work for you? Oh and btw ... Merry Christmas! :D
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    Half-Dead hard disk .... data recovery possible?

    My brother gave me his dead laptop hard disk today. It is a old 6 GB IBM drive and it finally gave in last week. He had most of the stuff backed up, but he lost a couple of pictures of his kid in the crash. It ll be a good christmas present for him if I can recover the photographs... :)...
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    There goes the weekend.... and the one after that...

    So much to do :D :D
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    After Gmail .... Is GMessenger Coming?

    Will google be making a messenger service to compete with MSN messenger, Yahoo Messenger etc? They should, because there is PLENTY to improve upon.... Opinions...?
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    A thank you thread for the Top Gear episodes :D

    First and foremost, Thanks freegeeks, SilverTorch, DaveJ, dartworth, AaronB, zimu, TuffGuy and many more (Who am i forgetting?) for your efforts to bring us ATOTers Top Gear every week :) :beer::beer::beer::beer::beer: Also.. whats your favourite topgear road test? For me ... it the...
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    Sony Erricson phone question..

    A friend of mine got a phone from the UK 4 months ago and now he has shifted to India. His phone (P910i) is network locked. My question: If I upgrade the firmware using the sony support site, will the network restriction go away? Or is contacting the original service provider the only option?
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    Happy Diwali...

    Happy Diwali to all ATers... For those who dont know what the hell i am talking about... http://www3.kumc.edu/diversity/ethnic_relig/diwali.html
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    Chemistry question... any gurus here?

    Hi I need to identify a substance which is liquid at 320 degree Celcius for an experiment. Any kind of oil will not do. The cheaper the substance, the better. Any ideas?
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    YACAT - Which speakers? Help a car audio n00b. *With POLL*

    Already have a JBL Basstube in the car. Looking for good rear speakers. They will be mounted on the rear parcel tray. The speakers will be driven by an amplifier. Btw: I am in India, so my choice is limited. Thanks.
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    How long before the new generation video cards show up on notebooks?

    The ATI 9800 has just recently shown up on notebooks... So i guess the next gen. of cards (x800/6800) will take time... My question is, with the huge power requirements of these video cards, can we even expect them on notebooks?
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    Dell laptop with Graphite Swirl quicksnap cover....

    Does anyone have the Graphite Swirl cover on their Dell Laptop? If so, can you please post a pic of their laptop fitted with it? I want to order one, but not sure whether it ll look good... Does this cover look wierd because then the laptop (i8500) gets 3 colours ... Blue, Silver and...
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    Canon All in One Inkjet

    Info about a model i was thinking about here Does anyone have this printer? I am inclined toward buying it because it uses the BCI-24BK black ink tank and BCI-24C Colour ink tank. The generic carts are nice and cheap :) Is it a good purchase? Thanks for any advice.
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    How business is done...

    Jack, a smart businessman, talks to his son. Jack: I want you to marry a girl of my choice Son : "I will choose my own bride!" Jack: "But the girl is Bill Gates's daughter." Son : "Well, in that case..." Next Jack approaches Bill Gates. Jack: "I have a husband for your...
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    YACAT- Installing a Capacitor, need advice..

    Thinking about installing this bass tube in my car... The audio guy says that installing a capacitor will be a good idea... The price is close to 70-80 USD... I was thinking... can i go to an electrical shop and pick up a capacitor of the same rating? It will definately be cheaper, but...