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    CRT Monitor Trouble

    I have an Envision EN-710e 17" CRT monitor. Worked fine until recently. Symptoms - outer 4" of display on both vertical sides shimmer badly - real hard to read icons/time/date unless I jiggle my head in time with the shimmer...works for awhile but then I get a headache - LOL. Central 6"x6" area...
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    AGP disabled - how to enable?

    I've got a puter that AIDA32 reports 1x,2x,4x possible but disabled - enable for better performance. I've enabled everything AGP related I see on that Advanced BIOS page. What am I missing here? Or does AIDA32 misreport this? Thanks, Doug Athlon XP 1.4 Shuttle AK35GT2 WinMe 256mb...
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    Monitor Focus Trouble

    I have an Envision en-710e that has blurry text especially around the edges. I've tried degauss and adjusting brightness/contrast. Would there be an adjustment screw inside? Convergence, moire? Is there a good monitor repair book? Internet searches are skimpy. And yes, I have a very healthly...
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    Compaq Presario FAQ site

    The first entry on the Presario FAQ page... Compaq FAQ: Where do I find the "Any" key on my keyboard? (FAQ2859) The term "any key" does not refer to a particular key on the keyboard. It simply means to strike any one of the keys on your keyboard or handheld screen. Conclusions? 1. Presario...
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    Best drivers for old card...GF2 GTS?

    Have an old GF2 GTS. Is it normally best to go with the latest drivers....45.23? Is there another driver between 40.xx and 44.xx that works better? Or is it trial and error with different drivers for one specific rig? Thanks, Doug
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    Ad for GF4 Ti4200

    Saw this ad on ebay.... "This auction is for a Like-New PNY nVidia GeForce 4 Ti4200 64MB AGP Video Card that was recently removed from a system that I upgraded to GeForce MX. It has been tested by me and confirmed to be in 100% working condition. It does not include any other cables or the...
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    GF2 GTS 32mb vs Radeon 9000 64mb?

    I have an Nvidia GF2 GTS 32mb. I can get a Radeon 9000 64mb for $20. Is it worth the upgrade for game playing...Max Payne 2, HalfLife, Deus Ex, No one lives forever, etc? Thanks much, Doug