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    [Retired] The LCD Thread

    I just purchased and received the BenQ 2400WD. One thing I notice (and I noticed it with my old TN monitor) is that that contrast within dark colors is not very good. If you have a dark area and a light area, you really have to jack up the contrast/brightness to be able to distinguish between...
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    [Retired] The LCD Thread

    I have one question about the Benq G2400WD. What do people think of the brightness? The number in the spec (which I really know jack about) seems low compared to others. Also, anyone know of an online store that has a good return policy? I probably won't be returning, but it would be nice...
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    Upgrade 8800GT for possible 1920x1200 gaming

    Hmm, actually the GTX 260 is similar in performance (except the 8800GTs choke at high AA), but it actually may end up being cheaper. You can get the MSI GTX 260 on newegg for $199.99 (is this a good one?). Also, for some reason, used 8800GTs are going for $90+ on eBay, even though you can get...
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    Upgrade 8800GT for possible 1920x1200 gaming

    What kind of games/resolutions/settings are you able to run well with your dual 8800GTs?
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    Upgrade 8800GT for possible 1920x1200 gaming

    I currently have a 8800GT, Core 2 E6750, and 2GB RAM (probably upgrade to 4GB soon since ram is so damn cheap). I was thinking of adding a 9800GT in SLI with my 8800GT. I run at 1280x1024 right now but I think I will get a second monitor (probably a 24" at 1920x1200) for Christmas. I would like...
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    What's the better bang for the buck?

    I sort of have a similar question, so I didn't want to make a whole new thread (sorry for hijacking OP). I currently have a 8800GT, Core 2 E6750, and 2GB RAM (probably upgrade to 4GB soon since ram is so damn cheap). I was thinking of adding a 9800GT in SLI with my 8800GT. I run at...
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    Vista 32-bit 4x1GB vs. keeping 2x1GB

    So basically when I got my system about a year ago. I just decided to get 2x1GB of RAM (I got this) at the time. Since this RAM is so damn cheap at the moment, I was thinking about just upgrading to 4GB by getting two more of these sticks. I play games, but not as much as I used to (I am...
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    6800GS High Temps with new CPU/mobo

    I recently upgraded from a an Athlon 64 3200+ to a E6750 Core 2 Duo. The motherboard I purchased is the MSU P6N-Platinum. Since I did so, I've had temp problems with the 6800GS. I'm getting 75C at idle and over 100C (I believe I saw 105C) at load. I'm checking the temps with NVIDIA System...
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    C2D prices

    I bought my A64 3200+ Winnie in Feb. 2005 and I haven't really paid much attention to CPU's since then. My birthday has come up and I was thinking of asking for an Opty 165. I'm just been getting back into the computer parts scene and have since learned about the new C2D's and I've been...
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    Ignore this post

    wrong forum...
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    Distributed bandwidth network from multiple sources

    Yeah, fine, I'll ask around campus then when I get there I guess. And with my idea, nobody would be going above their quota. It would simply be using UNUSED bandwidth. I haven't read all the rules, but I doubt you have either, so before you start lecturing , why don't you show me where it...
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    Distributed bandwidth network from multiple sources

    To satisfy the _____ below.
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    Backing up an Entire Drive..

    They were both OEM, but I'll check out Seatools, thanks.
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    Backing up an Entire Drive..

    I have 2 Seagate SATA drives. My first drive is 160GB, but only detected by Windows 2000 as 127GB. I did the LBA Large Drive fix, and now it shows a second unformatted partition of 22GB. The 127GB partition is currently about 1GB shy of being full. I just got a second 300GB HD and it's all...
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    Build Complete. Pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I got a fever! And the only prescription.. is more heatsink!
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    7800GT Prices

    I never thought of that after Thanksgiving... do the online sellers usually have big discounts?
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    7800GT Prices

    From prior experiences (I've never payed attention to price changes in the past, so I'm not sure), does anyone think that the 7800GT will drop significantly in 4 months from now? I ask because I'm thinking about getting a 6800GS to replace my 6600GT and then maybe using EVGA's step-up thing to...
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    How much better is high performance RAM?

    http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=28&threadid=1475190&enterthread=y
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    my FX5200 is sweet

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    one of the finest material possessions I own!

    You've never heard anyone refer to something expensive that they love (ie a car) as their "baby?" Get over yourself.
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    Testing an LCD monitor

    I guess... just check for dead pixels, bleeding, play games and movies on it, see if the color is acceptable (if it's a 6-bit panel). That's what I would do.
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    Funniest/stupidest thing you've heard about video cards

    Probably been posted here before and most have probably seen it, but a kid asked on another forum somewhere if it was possible to download a videocard because he couldn't afford to buy a better one. I felt bad for him.
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    How much longer will 1GB last?

    Do you think it would be smart to sell my 1GB performance and get 2GB of value RAM while my 1GB is still worth something. I could do it now with a 50 dollar loss, tops.
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    Slot1 CPU's

    Didn't think so (I am not retarded, just double checking), I wasn't sure if the machine would turn on and just give me an error when trying to POST or if the POST tests themselves required the CPU. Thanks, I'll look harder on the board and pop the CPU back in if necessary.
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    Slot1 CPU's

    How do I find out the motherboard? Is it possible to turn on the PC without a CPU and access the BIOS and stuff? Or will the machine not even turn on without a CPU? I looked in the case and couldn't find the motherboard model or anything. It is an OEM.
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    Slot1 CPU's

    The fan will stop working after a while of use and he can't just replace the fan because it appears to be customly made to 'clip' onto the heatsink rather than screw in.
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    Slot1 CPU's

    My dad wants to replace the fan/heatsink on an old Slot1 Pentium II CPU. When I was looking, it appeared it might not cost a whole lot more just to get a whole new CPU with a HSF. The question is, the PII is a Slot1, will any Slot1 CPU work in the motherboard? What about a Slot1 Pentium III...
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    Simple Survey

    I need to conduct a survey for a class I'm taking. It's due on the first day of school, so I can't do it at school, otherwise it would be easier. Anyway, the survey is of pulses. If you could post your pulse AND first name, that would be great.
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    Replacing 1GB with 2GB

    ttt
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    Replacing 1GB with 2GB

    About 6 months ago I built my computer and I bought some nice RAM with the intent of overclocking. I bought this for about $210 .... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820141138 Well, I haven't got around to overclocking and I really don't have a strong desire to. So I...
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    I can't get my LCD to work

    Yeah, that's real nice...considering you have no idea what in the HELL the problem is.
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    2005fpw at 1280x1024

    :shocked:
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    BF2 performance..

    Have you tried adjusting the sound mode? I think that may affect performance if you have it on a mode that doesn't work well with your sound card, but I may be talking out of my ass. Try both Software and Hardware modes and maybe the other one (but I think the 3rd one doesn't work for any...
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    When are the 7800GT's expected to release?

    Make that $495, plus Splinter Cell. http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=323635
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    When are the 7800GT's expected to release?

    You can get the GTX for $500 now, which is not a whole lot more than your $450.
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    Stupid Question

    Correct me if I'm wrong, which I very well may be, I think it would make it look worse if anything. I think it has to then convert it back to analog. But it may do nothing if you mean an adapter because I think that it just feeds the same pins from the VGA end into a a DVI style connector...
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    Portable DVD Mp3 player

    Oh yeah...
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    Portable DVD Mp3 player

    Does anyone sell a portable DVD player about the size of a normal portable CD player with no screen that can play MP3's? I googled a bit and found something from Sony but it was a couple of years old and really expensive. Having to burn CD's all the time is a annoying and I thought it would be...
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    Setting up a motion detecting webcam

    Recently I've had 2 portable CD players, my Xbox and all of my Xbox accessories stolen out of my car. Another person was robbed the same night. I would like to set up a webcam that I never use and set it by my house window pointing at my car. I have plenty of USB cable to connect to my...