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    New Video Card or i7 Processor/Mobo/Memory?

    I'm at a crossroads here. I feel my system is already very fast. However, I haven't really upgraded in a couple years and would like to push my games a little harder. Wondering, 1) A new very high end video card (suggestions?) or 2) New guts for a i7 CPU/Mobo/RAM upgrade...
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    Does the Viewsonic VX2835 or Hanns-G HG281D have any input lag?

    I am not a picky monitor guy... color/contrast etc I'm running a 23" Sceptre with max resolution of 1360x768... yeah, nothing special I know! only thing i will not stand for in a monitor is input lag and poor ms response times (i'm a heavy gamer)... Can anyone tell me if the 28" Viewsonic...
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    ASUS P5N32-E SLI Plus Overclocking

    Build is in signature... I'm new to the C2D overclocking (and Intel overclocking for that matter). I would like to hit 3.5GHz with my e6600. I don't really understand the FSB limitations of this board. After researching around the web for awhile, I found that I can hit 3.2GHz rather easily...
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    eVGA 680i LT Motherboard Posting Issue

    I just built a new system using the 680i LT (122-CK-NF67) motherboard. It will turn on fine and continue to run, but I don't get any posts or video signal. I reseated my CPU, Video Card, and tried memory in different slots. I even stripped down the computer to just the case, cpu, video card...
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    Netgear WPNT834 or D-Link 4300 Gaming Router?

    From what I see, the WPNT834 has best performance. But as a gamer, I'm concerned that the DGL 4300 may better suit me. Is GameFuel more of a gimmick? I share a network with my family, and they are not heavy internet users. They just subscribe to that Big Brother show's streaming online...
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    Netgear WPNT834 or D-Link 4300 Gaming Router?

    From what I see, the WPNT834 has best performance. But as a gamer, I'm concerned that the DGL 4300 may better suit me. Is GameFuel more of a gimmick? I share a network with my family, and they are not heavy internet users. They just subscribe to that Big Brother show's streaming online...
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    Input Lag Guidance

    As much as I love my 27" display, it does not go without faults. I can feel the infamous input lag like many others. I don't know exactly how bad this it is, but it is definitely there. After much research and testing, I decided to experiment. First of all, 16:10 runs much quicker on my...
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    ^^media center edition gaming issue^^

    my buddy is getting solid 15fps on multiplayer gaming and high 60fps+ on single player gaming. anyone know a possible fix for the FPS lag while on multiplayer... this is multiple games primarily battlefield 2
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    Sennheiser Question

    Will the HDR120 wireless headphone charger work with the HDR140's headphones? in ex: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826159424
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    Stressed Out with Hardware :|

    I ordered an A8N32-SLI Deluxe. It's a great board, but it won't overclock for me :(. It crashes out at 2.2ghz+. My older a8n-sli deluxe was at 2.72ghz without flaw. Using same processor. Anybody know whats going on? Somebody please help me with my overclocking issue? I don't know why it...
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    My RMA'ed DFI board will not post just like the last one

    Well it will light up like a christmas tree but will sit at 4 light diagnostics. My older A8N-SLI Deluxe works fine. I just don't get this bullshit. They sent me back the exact same package I sent them. I am assuming they put a new mobo in the packaging. Robert at DFI said my old board was...
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    DFI NF4 SLI Expert #2 is not posting

    Well it will light up like a christmas tree but will sit at 4 light diagnostics. My older A8N-SLI Deluxe works fine. I just don't get this bullshit. They sent me back the exact same package I sent them. I am assuming they put a new mobo in the packaging. Robert at DFI said my old board was...
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    DFI Motherboard Pains

    Just had my 2nd day air shipped sli-dr expert arrive, and I was pretty excited to get this thing installed. I found it on my lunch break and installed it when work ended. Hit the power switch and it just idles. Power is fine, all peripherals are fine, and no issues were occuring other than I...
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    Abit AN8-SLI 32X vs Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe

    How do these boards compare to each other? I am a gamer with a need to overclock! either of these boards have horrible known issues.. how do they overclock? I have a BTX style case with 3 120mm fanes (intake, blowhole,outtake) and 3 80m on the side.. any input?
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    Abit AN8-SLI 32X vs Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe

    Can I get a list of Pros and Cons of each? I have a btx style case and I hear you cannot have it upside down... any solution to this? list overclockability, issues.. etc..
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    n2750w 27" wd tv question

    it says everywhere that this thing can goto 1360x768 but when i make the custom res it goes to 1900x1200... i've seen somebody else with this issue too :( my video cards support it i assume...? am i doing it wrong or is there a work around?
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    Do you really want widescreen in a television?

    I just recently decided to purchase an HDTV. Now, as a heavy gamer, wouldn't widescreen (16:9) conflict with windows more than standard (4:3)? For example, games not supporting widescreen format?
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    Will this LCD be ok for my computer?

    Will this LCD be OK for a primary monitor usage consisting of general PC tasks in windows and gaming? http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4328676 Anything I may need to get this connected and running with great clarity are welcome in suggestions! Thanks, Sean edit...
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    Norcent 27" LCD HDTV for Computer Usage

    Will this LCD be OK for a primary monitor usage consisting of general PC tasks in windows and gaming? http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4328676 Anything I may need to get this connected and running with great clarity are welcome in suggestions! Thanks, Sean
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    Windows Doesn't See 2 Cores

    My system used to recognize two cores. After a reformat, it does not recognize two anymore. I tried a hotfix, removing a hotfix, and the AMD X2 driver, but it's not recognizing. I'm about to update my BIOS, but this was the BIOS I was using prior to reformating. Any Help?
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    Dual Core Recognition Issue

    My system used to recognize two cores. After a reformat, it does not recognize two anymore. I tried a hotfix, removing a hotfix, and the AMD X2 driver, but it's not recognizing. I'm about to update my BIOS, but this was the BIOS I was using prior to reformating. Any Help?
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    Negative hype about crucial ballistix 2gb ddr500 pc4000

    So I want to make the jump to another gigger, but I've heard all this negative hype about the crucial ballistix (which apparently are able to hit 300Mhz at fairly relaxed timings).. Well, I come here with two questions: 1) Are their other known 2GB kits to hit 300Mhz fairly easily? 2)...
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    Video card locking up with High Detail Shadows

    I just downloaded the new rainbow six demo and it was running great with everything maxed, then after a reboot, the machine locks up with high detail shadow enabled. stock frequencies and overclocked it just locks up.. should i reinstall lockdown? or is one of my video cards bad...
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    Known 1GB DDR modules hitting 300MHz at any decent timings?

    So far all I've found is the DDR500 crucial ballistix. Do you guys know of any others?
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    Which 1GBx2 kit to get?

    Gigaram $195 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820221137 G.Skill $200 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231021 Mushkin $220 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146397 OCZ $230...
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    -- My system isn't booting in my new case!!! --

    Just recently installed all my components into a new case and the machine wont post past the ASUS Graphic POST screen. Says hit Del for setup, but it will not enter it. after about 3-5 minutes, the graphical post screen will turn into grey and black vertical lines. I tested known good video...
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    -- New Dual Core Opteron 165 w/ SLI Not Booting --

    Just recently installed all my components into a new case and the machine wont post past the ASUS Graphic POST screen. Says hit Del for setup, but it will not enter it. after about 3-5 minutes, the graphical post screen will turn into grey and black vertical lines. I tested known good video...
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    DDR Memory Timing is not what it's supposed to be

    Hey guys, I'm just coming here because I'm curious why my memory wont run stable past DDR500. Is this normal? I am at a huge overclock of 2.7GHz, and I can hit 2.8GHz but 1 of the many games i play doesnt like 2.8GHz.. does this have anything to do with my memory though? they are set at...
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    Opteron 165 Overclocking Help

    I'm looking at the individual core speeds in CPU-Z and they both show 1.425GHz each.. I'm at 285 in my BIOS, is this a true 2.85GHz overclock? Reason I ask is because I've seen screenshots of X2's overclocking with multipliers at 10x and cpu0 at 2.0GHz -- when my cpu0 is at 1.425GHz (as is my...
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    3800+ X2 or Opteron 165?, That is the question.

    I am a heavy gamer, and love a smooth and responsive desktop. Other than that, I am just an everday user. I want to make the jump to a dual core processor. Now I just learned that the Opteron 165 could be a better choice than the 3800+ X2. Please take my rig into consideration too (my...
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    -- X-Fi and Nforce 4 needs firmware update --

    So after 2 days of troubleshooting headache, Creative says they need to RMA my card for a firmware update. And I need to pay to ship it back. Not what I expect from the leading sound card company. How about, you e-mail me the tools I need to update the firmware myself Creative? Or atleast...
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    :( X-Fi XtremeMusic pains. :(

    Installation of drivers kept making my system freeze. After about 5 installations, I got the drivers installed. While running the calibration program, I'd hear "Front Lef...*bleepLOUDNOISEbliaBEEPhsdflkfaQ@!!1!*" I rebooted and windows wouldn't load. Reformatted my computer, and now it isn't...
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    4 failures in Memtest v3.2

    Stupid me forgot to record the actual failures down, but after letting memtest run overnight, it found 4 errors. Does this indicate my memory is bad?
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    Question about HDTV as computer monitor.

    Basically, the only thing holding me back from having a 27" TV for my monitor is the poor picture. I cannot read the text on my screen via S-Video with a standard TV. If I were to get a cheap 27" HDTV for $400 or below would that text be clear? Or is that out of the question?
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    -- HDTV for computers --

    I'm considering the $350 27" Advent HDTV for a computer montior. What resolution can I expect? Will it have a lot more clarity over a standard tube TV? Help out a polite newb please! haha Sean Edit: Sorry if wrong forum
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    -- HDTV for computer monitor --

    I'm considering the $350 27" Advent HDTV for a computer montior. What resolution can I expect? Will it have a lot more clarity over a standard tube TV? Help out a polite newb please! haha Sean
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    Another upgrade question for you tech junkies.

    Hello all, Well I have a couple questions here: 1) Are these timings hurting me? Speed: 260 w/ 4x HT CAS Lat: 3 RAS to CAS Delay: 3 RAS Precharge: 3 Cycle Time Tras: 4 Bank Cycle Time Trc: 22 (wtf?) DRAM Idle Timer: 16 2) Would I benefit from the new dual core...
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    Sell off the SLI for one 7800 GTX?

    Reasoning: - I personally put $840 into my two cards, and I feel I could make ATLEAST $700 of that back.. So if I sell them for a 7800 GTX, I could potentially be getting money back for more performance - Some of us just will admit they are technology mongers.. and if they want something...
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    2 6800 GT's or 1 7800 GTX?... That is the question.

    As you can see I'm SLI'ed with two 6800 GTs. I 'reckon' that I could get atleast $700 back of the $840 I put into them. That would be enough for me to buy 1 7800 GTX and have some spare cash to boot. But would this be a smart choice? Some benchmarks indicate so, some don't.. let me know what...
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    How do I disable "Tracking Options" in Outlook for 2002 Office XP?

    Is there a registry edit/hack that I can use to disable "Tracking Options" in Outlook for Office XP 2002? or for that matter, any other form of disabling that button? Thanks, Sean Maxwell