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    Buying an X-Fi soundcard - Platinum or Fatal1ty?

    He's talking about the Platinum, not the Elite Pro. Yes the only difference is the X-Ram and the fact that the lights on the Fatality version of the internal drive is red instead of blue.
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    YAW(aitress)T: Waitress being too kind?

    What's the worst that can happen? She says no, but I doubt she will. She's dropping those friendly hints because she's interested.
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    mmmmm apple juice!!!

    What the hell is Apple Juice? But I do think that Apple DRINK is da bomb diggety.
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    Speakers help Klipsch 5.1 Ultra

    Sounds like it came unplugged from the soundcard. Or make sure the Control pod is plugged all the way in.
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    How unethical is it to...

    Tried that and she called shens on my ass.
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    How unethical is it to...

    I've decided to come clean with her. But, I will do that during our financial counseling. My reasons for keeping the money away from her knowledge was for the best intentions. After I thought about it, I don't think she'll be too mad about it, but there will be some grief. Nothing that would...
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    How unethical is it to...

    Thanks for all the replies. Thanks GTaudiophile for that comprehensive reply. I will look into that. Seems well thought out and I appreciate your time typing that out.
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    How do i install programs on xp pro w/o an administrator password?

    Search for EBCD. It's a unix based utility that you boot from a CD. It allows you to change the admin password. Works like a charm for me.
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    How unethical is it to...

    She used to handle the bills and I thought nothing of them until I noticed that she was paying some bills with credit cards. That was the red flag that I needed to handle it. It was at that point that I realized the extent that it was affecting our cash flow. We've talked about the...
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    How unethical is it to...

    I've been married for 9 years next month. During the last year, I didn't tell my wife that I got a raise. Reason being is that she likes to spend money. We have been struggling to keep ahead of bills, but she doesn't seem to understand that. She goes to the thrift store at least twice a week and...
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    How old are you? How much do you make?

    35 and $62k/year living in southern Arizona. Cost of living is low. Own my home. Life is not bad.
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    Dell 2405FPW + AIW X800XL AGP

    Thanks for the response. I suppose if it doesn't run the way I like, $400+ is not too hard to come up with. I'd figure a 7800GT should fit the bill nicely. Can't see paying for a 7800GTX to be CPU limited or close to it.
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    Dell 2405FPW + AIW X800XL AGP

    AIW X800XLs are actually underclocked X800XT chips. At least it was when I bought it. The AIW X800XL PCI-E is an X800XL chip, but as far as I know, the OEM BBA AGP versions were all X800XTs in sheep clothing.
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    Dell 2405FPW + AIW X800XL AGP

    System specs in sig. Kinda worried about playability with that combo. I do have the Video card OC'd to X800XT speeds without issue, but not sure if I need to run out and spend $400+ to get a new mobo/video (7800 GT) card now. I do game so I want to be able to play at good speeds with decent IQ.
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    [POLL] - Do you have a DVD Burner?

    Yup have 2 of them. One's a Plextor PX-716A and the other is a Memorex F-16. My old Pioneer slot load DVD drive bit the big one and decided to get another DVD burner to replace it. With the drives being so cheap, just made sense.
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    Shift+Click to open new windows in IE/Firefox no longer works

    No ideas from anyone? Wow that's a first hehe.
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    Shift+Click to open new windows in IE/Firefox no longer works

    Yeah Ctrl+Left click also opens tabs.
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    Shift+Click to open new windows in IE/Firefox no longer works

    Meanwhile right click + Open in new window still works. I've tried both the left and right shift+Left click and to no avail. Google search doesn't help much. Wondering if I'm missing something here. I've got a Logitech MX3100 keyboard/mouse set. Other than not being able to open a new window...
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    How far have you overclocked you videocard?

    Have had my AIW X800XL AGP at 513/1228. Got 6299 3DMark05 I think I can squeeze more out of it, but why bother?
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    How much HD space, and why do you need it?

    2 x 160 GB 1 X 60 GB 1 x 74 GB
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    MOTHER OF ALL POLLS- How Much Ram to you have? How fast is your CPU? Are you a Dial Up user? NEW OS Poll Added

    1GB Kingston HyperX LL 2.4 Ghz A64 3400+ 754 Newcastle Cox Cable Wendy's Papa John's
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    OMG!! I killed 2 birds today while driving to work

    I ran over a family of Quail the other day. Well actually about 5 of the 10 or so chicks and the mother. Couldn't be helped though, they were in the road on the other side of a blind bend. I didn't even have time to hit the brake pedal.
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    Any small engine experts here?

    Try opening the gas cap just a little so the tank can breathe. If that works, your vented cap is the problem. As it's new my other fix won't work. It mostly has to do with a stored weedeater's carb getting gummed up with oil as the fuel evaporates. This usually only happens if you have it...
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    x800 xl

    I noticed a huge drop in frame rate if I had Fast Writes disabled on my rig playing that movie. Once Fast Writes was re-enabled, I got smooth as glass frames.
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    post your 3dmark 03 and 05 scores here

    AIW X800XL is actually an X800XT chip underclocked. Shows up as R420 chip in ATItool
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    post your 3dmark 03 and 05 scores here

    Stock cooling
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    post your 3dmark 03 and 05 scores here

    A64 3400+ 2.4Ghz stock AIW X800XL AGP 513/614 3dMark03 12742 3dMark05 6299
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    Do you use a CRT or an LCD on your main rig?

    2005FPW and yes alot of gaming. No issues from me.
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    screen resolution?

    1680 x 1050
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    Anyone else here ever have whats called Bell's Palsy?

    I've had it and it does suck. Although, it doesn't last very long. Had it for about 2-3 weeks. Was rather funny now that I think back on it. Had a hell of a time eating haha. And smiling was comical at worst, but like I said, after 2-3 weeks it was totally gone.
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    X800 XL Benchmarks

    Don't remember what I got at stock on AIW X800 XL, but get 6179 in 3Dmark05 with it OCed to 520/1180 on the rig listed in sig. I think I can get it higher but I don't see much point in risking a failure. Only getting to about 65394 in Aquamark last I did it, but I don't think I had it to...
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    Post your last 3 video cards, including your current

    PNY 5200 Ultra 128mb Leadtek 6800NU 128mb BBA AIW X800 XL 520/1180
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    Share your HDD configurations

    Boot: 74GB WD Raptor SATA Storage: 160GB Maxtor SATA 160GB Maxtor PATA 60GB Maxtor ATA133
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    what is your official job title ?

    Computer Systems Analyst II
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    WTH is wrong with ATI?!!

    I had some problems with installing the MMC software when I went to 5.3 Cat. What I found out was that I needed to reinstall the remote wonder drivers to fix the problem with MMC. Don't ask me why, but it did fix my issues.
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    Anyone know alot about Riding Mowers?

    Is the gas cap vented. If so, it may be clogged and not letting the pressure regulate in the tank. That can cause the symptoms that you are describing. If not, then it's a good chance that it's your carb. Carb kits for those are roughly $15.00. Not real hard to do.
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    Post your 3DMARK05 SCORES.

    BBA AIW X800XL AGP @ 520/1220 6179
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    Volume control with poll

    I have my speakers' volume set to 70% and use the windows/Creative volume slider mostly.
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    Which is better _overclocked_, X800XL or 6800GT?

    I wouldn't say that NO X800 XL will be able to overclock to X800XT speeds either. I'm at X800XT speeds with my X800 XL right now. With no mods at all and on the stock cooler. And as you compare, I'm comparable to a 6800U then. I'm a fanboy of neither Nvidia or ATI. I've used both and they all...
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    Which is better _overclocked_, X800XL or 6800GT?

    Hmm I have an AIW X800 XL agp card and I can run it all day at 500/590 with the stock cooling. Cost me $352 from Newegg at the time and I get 6029 in 3Dmark05. I absolutely love the card. It's fast as hell and does every damn thing I want it to. As for your decision for a graphics card...