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    Is ati ever going to release a driver to fix x1950 series cards on Vista?

    I don't want to start a flamefest, but anyone who is running Vista voluntarily should reconsider their decision to be a Microsoft guinea pig. As if anyone really needs DirectX 10 for gaming right now. I consider non-voluntary Vista users people who are running Vista due to corporate...
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    PCI Express running at 8X instead of 16X

    Hey OSUBaller, An obvious question - although perfectly legitimate and crucial: Have you checked the mobo's BIOS to see if there is a section where you can "set" the PCI-E Graphics Mode, i.e. 8X, 16X, ect.? Take a careful look at your mobo's BIOS options...
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    How many times have you dialed 911 in your life?

    I'm 42 and so far, never - for any reason medical or otherwise. As far as "otherwise" goes "I don't dial 911" if you catch my drift...
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    Just a little upset

    Yeah gersson, AFAIK the only other ATI parner that offers a Limited Lifetime Warranty on their cards besides Power Color is Visiontek, and Visiontek's Limited Lifetime Warranty is for the top-end cards. Thats how I wound up buying my X1900XTX. US-based company who offered a Lifetime Warranty...
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    SI-120 and Core 2 Duo motherboards

    Thanks for the reply Heidfirst. That makes at least three C2D boards that the SI-120 will fit without any mods. Cool. Anyone with an ASUS P5W DH Deluxe or other P5W and an SI-120? Again, TIA for your replies!
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    SI-120 and Core 2 Duo motherboards

    Thanks for the head-up on these two photogearjunkie. Both really nice looking boards!
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    SI-120 and Core 2 Duo motherboards

    Hey thanks for the threads Fullmetal Chocobo. Gotta read these now...
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    SI-120 and Core 2 Duo motherboards

    Hi all, I hadn't planned on moving along from my S939 FX and Opteron-based systems, but I may actually build at least one C2D soon. If I do I'd like to be able to use a (Thermalright) SI-120 in the C2D system (using a S775 RM of course). Without me having top wade though all the posts in...
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    Recommend Me a Case

    While its' not a silent case, I still like my Lian Li V1000 Plus II because it looks so sweet. The SI-120 fits great in the V-Series cases too. Three (3) 120mm fans standard. Front Intake (blows over hard drives to keep them cool. Kept four 15K.3 Cheetahs' in RAID 10 under control), Side...
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    Looking for a 939 board that has AGP slot

    Hi HotWire, Buy my used, but LNIB MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum Edition motherboard. Complete with all accessories, cables, User's Manual, ect in original box - $90.00 SHIPPED Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation. The K8N Neo2 PE is no longer produced, so you will not find any new ones out...
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    Do you use a high screen resolution? 1600x1200??

    I run 1,600x1,200 for everything at the standard font sizes. I've always worn either contacts or glasses, but as long as I'm wearing them I have no problem reading on Anandtech at all from up to about 24".
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    How come Graphics cards are getting more powerful, but require more power than ever? Where's the efficiency?

    While technological afvances have allowed graphics cards to become much more powerful than ever before, their power has largely come from the use of an ever increasing number of transistors. Die shrinks notwithstanding, more transistors mean greater power requirement, greater heat output, and...
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    Graphics Card Performance

    STFU. Stop trying to sound as if you know what the Hell you're talking about, akshayt.
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    Futureproofing: X1950XT or 7900GTO

    Right on the money. SLI and CrossFire are for Ultra high-end systems that are being built NOW. Why? Because as Munky alluded to, by the time most people can afford to buy their second card Nvidia and/or ATI have released a newer card(s) that are as fast or faster then the previous...
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    What is the native resolution of your monitor

    Samsung 204B = 1,600x1,200 Native/Optimum Resolution
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    First LCD, I'm stuck

    Not to throw a wrench it your plans, but I notticed that your original list didn't include the Samsung 204B. Yeah, it came out 8 months ago (there are newer monitors out there but it is a great LCD panel with really good specs from a great manufacturer. I run/play everything at 1,600x1,200 and...
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    JOIN THE BOYCOTT FOR BATTLEFIELD 2142!

    I bought it and returned it. I was surfing the 'net and happened upon a thread about the in-game advertising on Xtreme Systems before I opened the box. Pretty sneaky of EA - by installing the software you are agreeing to the in-game SPAM and to be spied upon. Of course, by the time you see...
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    Gaming LCD with atleast 1600x1200?

    I'll second the (Samsung) 204B: * 1,600x1,200 Native/Maximum resolution * 5ms Response Time (reviews that I have read suggest this is accurate including rising and falling) * Great aesthetic design * Rotatable panel for viewing photos and documents * Sexy, thin bezel with unobtrusive...
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    My 8800GTX just arrived!

    Send it to me and I promise I'll love it forever...
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    Updating bios in a computer that won't boot

    Why must people place things directly on their Desktops? Files' placed directly on the Desktop (not in a folder) are quite vulnerable to corruption. Yes, people do this all the time, but this doesn't mean its' a safe practice. If you feel the need to place files (especially really important...
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    WIRELESS PROBLEMS USING NETGEAR ROUTER

    You should also go into the "Advanced Wireless Settings" and specify each wireless card's MAC address. Normally, manufacturers' place a sticker on the back of each adapter with the MAC address of that particular adapter on it. (1) Sign into the router's URL (192.168.1.1) If you've never...
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    Netgear WN311T antenna lead length

    I just upgraded to the NETGEAR WNR854T and the Netgear WN311T Draft N PCI adapter. While I wanted the best performance from pairing the router and the adapter, at first I wasn't sure if I wanted to get the WN311T, because from looking at the photos of the adapter on the box and the Web the...
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    DFI RD600

    I believe you. Pay no attention to the doubting Thomas'. However, the correct phrase of you quoted in your Topic Summary is : "Something wicked this way comes..."
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    Fry's SoundBlaster Fat1lty $79 AR

    Nope. Had to click on the "Mail the form to me" button. I hate that, but I have always received my rebate forms from Fry's when requested. A word of caution - Fry's ain't the fastest, so make sure you send in the rebate as soon as you get the form from them so you get it in by the rebate...
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    PC Power & Cooling Turbo Cool 1K $399.90

    I went to Fry's the other day and saw that they have the Turbo Cool 1KW on sale for $399.90 without any rebates. Its' an in-store unadvertised special. I noticed that PC Power & Cooling have removed this model from their web site, as well as Newegg, so they are probably discontinuing the...
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    Anyone ever use the Lian-Li BS-01 Case blower?

    Lian Li Plus II Bracket/Fan Assembly While I've never used the (Lian Li) BS-01, scroll-type blowers tend to be rather inefficient compared to straight-through fan designs of equal-size. Scroll-type blowers also tend to be louder compared to straight-through designs of equivalent size...
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    Scythe KAMA Bay vent-hole diameter

    Thanks for the reply, Zepper. Right now I've got some Lian Li Mesh Bay Covers installed - but I'm thinking about the KAMA Bay KAMA Bay because: (1) While the Lian Li Mesh Bay Covers look cool and fit perfect, because they are single bay covers you have to "stack" them, so they don't give a...
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    Where is your case?

    I keep mine on the floor to the right of my desk for several reasons, both practical and aesthetic: (1) Old, Spanish Revival style desk is too small to accomodate all my crap: laser printer, cordless phone, keyboard & mouse bases, mouse pad, router and gigabit switches, speakers, Palm cradle...
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    Scythe KAMA Bay vent-hole diameter

    I know this is sort of off-the-wall, but WTF, I might as well ask... Can anyone out there who owns a (Scythe) KAMA Bay tell me the diameter of the holes on the face of the unit? I have a (Lian Li) V1000 Plus II and I'm considering getting a Silver KAMA Bay to match my case and increase the...
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    How many computers

    4. 1. Rig in sig. 2. Wife's rig 3. Daughter's rig 4. My laptop
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    Oh my. This pic at pics.bbbzzdd.com is, um, interesting...

    Don't know, don't care. Nice rack, though!
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    What's the fastest you have driven your car, or a car?

    137 MPH in my Neuspeed Stage II HP Kit-equipped 90' Corrado G60 northbound on the I-395 around midnight. Pretty dangerous at night because of deer and other animals. I could have made it to 140 (top speed) except my wife (then-fiancee) woke up and had a sh1t attack.
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    A8R32-MVP Deluxe

    Try reading Section 4-25 of the manual. You need to set the "User Config Mode" to "Manual". Once set to "Manual", you will see options for "Read Preamble", "Asyc Latency", and "CMD ADDR Timing Mode". Set the CMD ADDR Timing Mode to "1T" and you're done.
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    Radeon X1900 XT(X) owners

    I'm still running the Omega 3.8.231s' (Catalyst 6.3-based). I tried the Catalyst 6.5s' and the Omegas' based on them (3.8.252), but didn't like em' so I'm back on the Omega 3.8.231s'.
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    HIS X1900 XT IceQ3 512MB

    HIS is a good company, I'm still running an HIS Excalibur IceQ II X800 XT PE in my wife's system. Runs very quiet compared to the X800XT/PE cards with the stock coolers. I bought the card brand-new when the X800 XT PE launched (funny, I never had any trouble finding this so-called...
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    So my P180 won't stop falling apart...

    So you ordered a PC-7b Plus II, eh? The V1000 is the first Lian Li case I ever dealt with, so my experience with Lian Li is very limited. However, if the V-Series is any indication of the overall quality of the rest of the Lian Li line (and I think it is) then I think you'll like your new...
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    So my P180 won't stop falling apart...

    Fair enough, everyone is entitled to their opinions, has their own sense of values and priorities, ect. However, seeing how you have gone through all this agony and hassle with the P180 I think you should be asking yourself how much is higher build-quality, (and ultimately up-time) worth to...
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    ATI sale at Newegg! I'm talking HUGE ASS SAVINGS!

    No difference. They are both the same card, which is a BBA (Built-BY-ATI) X1900 CrossFire Edition. Look at the "Manufacturer" (ATI) part number (100-435721), it is the same listed on both the Newegg and MWAVE sites.
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    Any Lian Li V1000 Plus owners?

    IMHO the V1000 Plus and it's brothers (the V1000 and the V1000 Plus II) are no more PSU size sensitive than any other case when you exercise a little common sense, i.e. do your homework first to find out the dimensions of the PSU you are considering and make sure there is enough clearance inside...