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    YATVT: best 32" lcd tv?

    I'm planning on buying one and also using it as a montor. Anyone have any experience with something in this size range? I don't have a max budget although the tv can be no bigger than 32" and it must be "thin".
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    Planning to buy the Thermalright V1 for my x800xl

    I'm interested in making my pc as quiet as possible and I was just wondering if it were possible to run the X800Xl fanless. Systemcooling has done it with the 6800GT and it runs far cooler than the stock unit but I was wondering if this were possible with the X800Xl...
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    tv tuner thread #2157412

    I have a budget of $100 but I prefer to spend as little as possible. My primary concern would be the picture quality, the sharper/clearer the better. The second concern is usability. I'm pretty good with computers but if something doesn't work, it just gets really frustrating and I would...
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    doing poorly in a big-name college or being near the top of a noname college-which is more preferable?

    Yes I know, another college thread... So I'm attending the University of Central Florida and academic-wise, I'm dissapointed. The classes are no harder than those of high schoo although it could just be because freshmen courses suck. One of the main reasons why I'm here is that the state pays...
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    troubles with embedded videos

    I just reinstalled Windows and for whatever reason, videos which are embedded into browsers don't display properly. Their colors are often green, violet, yellow and psychedelic(for the lack of a better term) I think I may be missing some codec but I have no idea as the videos play but the only...
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    Altec Lansing GT 5051-$60 @compusa

    Click I'd say its a warm deal. These speakers seem to get pretty positive reviews with perhaps the main disspointments being the bass being weak and ithats ts not a true 5.1 setup.
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    new to wireless networking-have a couple questions

    Does the speed of the router matter? I mean they advertise and 56 Mbps and 108 Mbps but I have a hard time getting my internet connection to go past 2 Mb per second...all I'll be doing is probably hooking up the router to my dsl connection and thats it. Also which brand has the least "drop"...
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    how do I make IE my standard browser?

    Right now its set on Firefox and I don't know how to change it back. One of my classes require ie and its annoying because the webpages won't open up in Firefox
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    X850 Pro with a X800XT wording on the upc-what does this mean?

    I was at Best Buy and saw they had a X850Pro for $250. Upon closer inspection, there was lettering indicating that it was a X800XT on the side(on the upc). What is ATI up to? Also on the box, it said that an empty adjacent pci slot was needed even though the card was clearly a single slotted...
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    looking to buy a new plamsa/lcd tv-$2300-2500 budget

    What should we get? I've read reviews all over the place and all it does is make me more confused...The budget is pretty flexible but we would like to keep it under 2500 including extras such as extended warrenties(the one additional extra) We're also planning on using it as a computer...
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    Is there money to be made by selling game consoles when they first come out?

    My school's computer store has started preordering Xbox 360s and I want to know if theres a quick buck I can make with this...they say they'll get enough units so that theres enough to go all around...
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    Soltek SL-K8AV2-RL, SL-K8AN-RL or Asus K8V SE DELUXE

    Which of these three motherboards would be the best? The first Soltek model used the Via K8T800 while the second uses the Nforce3 150 chipset. The Asus is also based upon the Via K8T800...They're priced within $15 of each other...
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    Serious question-Can you die by ejaculating too much(at once)?

    Please don't ban me for this question as its completley legitimate. It might be offensive to some people and I do apologize if it so offends you. Anyways, I recently went on a tour with some guy who claimed to know Bruce Lee very well and he said that Lee died because he was engaging in...
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    How do I get my Ipod to work on an older computer?

    Its about 3 years old and it doesn't have usb 2.0 or firewall... Can I just go and buy a pci card with usb2.0 ports? Would my motherboard recognize it?
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    Are the Fortron ATX_00-PA series any good?

    I'm looking to get one but I'm worried about the noise levels.
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    camcorders-who makes good ones?

    We used to have a Sony but it stopped working after ~4 years... The thing is, the Sony had a 3.5" screen while most camcorders today have little pathetic 2.5" screens..
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    Best overclocking s939 pcie motherboard for under $100?

    I currently have an Asus A8N-E from the AMD tech tour and it doesn't seem to be overclocker friendly. I want to swap my 3200+ for a 3000+ so I would like something that gets ~300fsb.
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    how important are the +3.3/+5 rails in a modern computer?

    With all the talk about the +12 rail what about the the other rails? Do they need to be highly powered in order to run a modern system?
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    Soltek NF4PRO-939 or Abit Ax8?

    Which is the better board for a new computer builder? I'm asking this because both boards have 20 pin power connectors and support pcie. I don't want to upgrade my psu but I also don't want to compromise myself by using a 20pin psu in a 24pin motherboard...
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    cheap 5.1 speakers or Creative Labs T3000?

    Given that they cost about the same, which would offer the better "experience"?
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    Are Gateway laptops reliable?

    Care to share your experiences?
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    What do I use to open a dvd my computer won't recognize?

    We bought some dvds online and they play fine on our dvd player but for whatever reason, my computer doesn't "recognize" them. When I put them in the dvd drive and click on the drive icon, it says that I should insert a dvd as if there wasn't one there. Are there any programs which will force it...
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    Is it possible to get a good overclocking s754 for cheap?

    I'm looking for something that does ~300 fsb but it seems the only board that can do it is the DFi and those are still going for ~100...
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    X800XL to AIW X800XT->worth it for ~$55?

    I have a chance to upgrade but I'm not sure if its "worth" it. I'm perfectly happy with the performance of the X800Xl but since I'll be heading to college, it might be a good idea to watch tv on my monitor. Would you do this upgrade?
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    Did Dell screw me over on supposedly "free" items they mailed to me?

    I used my father's credit card to buy a Dell computer so I don't see his credit card bills but when I log into Dell's website, it says that they charged me X dollars for some recovery discs(from the order status of Dell's website). I was told these would be free of charge but did my father...
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    desktop or laptop for finance major?

    Which should I spend my money on?
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    Is it possible to make dual cores behave like one super single core?

    I was wondering if something like reverse hyperthreading was possible. That is, to make a dual core cpu behave like a single core. So say a dual core processor with cores at 2.0 ghz each and somehow make them perform like 4ghz.
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    Why the opposition to btx?

    If the cases do in fact cool better, why do so many people want to see it die? Sure, its pushed forward by Intel but sooner or later, even AMD will run into thermal problems if techonology is going on at this rate.
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    how hard is it to make 250k a year?

    Is this a dream for most people or is it easily obtainable with a bit hard work and dedication? I assume its not that hard because I know many people in their late 20s who make about 150k a year but then again, I live in one of the richer parts of the country. I mean I guess I'm a geek but...
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    antec smartpowerv2 500 good enough for a server?

    specifically this one: http://www.rackmountpro.com/productpage.php?prodid=2287
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    Is Viking memory any good?

    I've got the chance to pick up a few 512mb sticks pretty cheaply but I was wondering if spending a few extra dollars(about 10) for better known ram is worth it.
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    What are the chances of cheap dual core opterons?

    ^topic :)
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    anyone run an Asus A8n-e with a 20 pin psu?

    If so, were you sucessful and what psu did you use?
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    How do I rip the audio from vcds?

    I just brought an ipod mini and I have a couple vcds and I would like to extract the audio and put it on my ipod. I have no idea of how to do this. I searched but I can't make hesds or tails out of the things I find...
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    19" 12ms, dvi LCD $210 AR @newegg

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824168005 Placed my order and I'll let you know how it goes :)
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    got both bundles from the AMD tech tour

    I don't know what to do. I do like the idea of multitasking but I'm also a cheap bastard who wants to spend the least and get the most... The Opterons are a great price right now but I suppose future Opteron upgrades will be pricy(new motherboard, new processors,etc) Am I right in assuming...
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    what needs more power? Amd 64 x2 or 2 single core opterons?

    Also, do you think 21amps on 12v rail is powerful enough to run one of the above systems?
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    will the two xp90s fit on an ASUS K8N-DL?

    I might be getting the dual opterons and sell the motherboard that came with it in order to get the ASUS K8N-DL.
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    What are the differences between Microsoft Server 2003 and WinXp?

    Is this an operating system that a "typical" user can benefit from?
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    What is your favorite Guild Wars site?

    I just got into this game and only leveling up by myself right now and I'm kinda getting stuck on some quests so I'm guessing I need to party up with some people but I still haven't quite got the feel of it yet. I'm at level 3 right now and sometimes I get killed by level 1 mosnters...