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    Cheap tablet that can do 1080p vertical?

    I just bought a Lenovo Tab 2 10.1, and am very impressed. Compares favorably with my Samsung Tab Pro 8.4. It just came out and has quad core MediaTek soc, 1920x1080 IPS display, 2gb memory, 16gb storage. Runs KitKat 4.4 with Lenovo saying Lollipop upgrade next month. Best of all it runs a plain...
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    Choppiness in HL2:Ep1

    Open your Steam folder, My Games. Right click the game of choice and go into Properties. Click through the tabs till you find something like Defragment Files, then run it. I do this for each game every once in awhile and this helps to get rid of stuttering. If this doesn't help much you can...
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    LG M237WD-PM 23" Widescreen Monitor with Bulit-in TV Tuner

    Linky I went back to Newegg today to purchase the similar Samsung deal for $299, but like Buy.com was OOS and price up to $329. So I went to Outpost.com, found this, and pulled the trigger. This seems like a brand-new design. Not much info on the net, but I did find THIS on LG's site...
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    Graphics card for older DX9 games

    The PSU in your Dell will probably work perfectly. Before my new XPS420, I had a Dimension 4700 with a 305W psu. I ran a 7600GT, 7900GS, and a 8800GS with no problems. The 8800GS ran kinka hot, but that was due to poor air circulation in the case. In my XPS420 the same 8800GS runs around 15C cooler.
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    Evga 8800gs $80 + S&H after $40 MIR

    Linky to Frys.com Specs: Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x16 GPU: GeForce 8800GS Core clock: 650MHz Stream Processors; 96 Memory Clock: 1900MHz Memory Size: 384MB Memory Interface: 192-bit Memory Type: GDDR3 DirectX: DirectX 10 OpenGL: OpenGL 2.0 Ports: 2 x DVI, TV-Out HDTV /...
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    HL2 (inc E2) still stutters to this day?

    I'll chip in on this message. I bought HL2 when it first came out and it stuttered a lot with my 3.0ghz P4 and 6600GT, but ran real smooth otherwise. Upgrading to 1.5gb of DDR2 cured ALL of it with NO other changes! Fast forward to present. HL2-Epi 2 stutters since installation > same 3.0 P4...
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    Need help on buying a graphics card for my laptop

    The Dell Dude told you wrong! My e1505 I bought last April has a 7300 Go in it - the only other option except for on-board was an x1300. Now, the same E6600 model could get an x1400. But like the above post stated, they are all about the same, with the x1400 marginally faster all around...
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    2 laptops gonna be on sale Sunday $399, $499

    I've been following this info thread over at FW since Thurs. I managed to snag the Compaq online for pickup at the Lafayette LA BB just before they pulled availability, this at the regular $599.99 + tax price, hoping for price adjustment today. Todays local sale flyer showed $449 (& $549 for...
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    Battlestar Galactica The Game!

    Link to Site! Found this last night. Was looking when the 2 hour movie "Razor" was going to show, and DAMN if I forgot it was broadcast 11/24! Now I'll have to rent/but the DVD when it comes out 12/4/7. I downloaded the trial last night but have not installed yet. I feel the series is one...
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    Anyone else having trouble with the Crysis Demo

    Well I have a 7900GS in my desktop running Xtreme-G 94.XX (don't recall exact #) - I have NO graphics problem running at a mix of med & low settings. Not blazing fast and some minor hitching, but nothing as described above, so I would NOT blame the drivers first - look at all the other settings...
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    Gears of War PC Performance and IQ Tested

    HardOcp Linky! In case some of us were interested. No game review - just GPU performance.
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    World In Conflict 3D Graphics Performance - GPU & CPU

    Linky to Article AMD/ATI - 2900XT, 2600XT, & X1950Pro Nvidia -8800GTX, 8800GTS 640, 8600GTS, & 7900GT Using Vista, tested both DX9 & DX10 at high resolutions. Do check out the CPU test - multicores by a huge margin.
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    Crysis Specs Released

    Link to EA's Site I think this is about what most of us expected. Minimum OS - Windows XP or Windows Vista Processor - 2.8 GHz or faster (XP) or 3.2 GHz or faster* (Vista) Memory - 1.0 GB RAM (XP) or 1.5 GB RAM (Vista) Video Card -256 MB** Hard Drive - 12GB Sound Card - DirectX...
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    PT Boats: Knights of the Sea DX10 benchmark

    Firing Squad's Recent Report Test limited only to 2900 & 8800 series. I almost posted this when I found it the other day, but decided not to! DUH!
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    Is this battery bad????

    There is a common problem with Toshiba notebooks where in the AC adapter circuitry breaks the soldered connection AT THE MOTHERBOARD. If you google the problem you'll find info plus how to repair it, which involves disassembly. When you search make sure to put in the model number of notebook...
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    XP vs Vista Driver Comparison

    Link To FiringSquad Article
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    What's a good Beginner Fighter Sim?

    Strike Fighters: Project 1 and the sequels are nice and can be toned down to start.
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    Remember the Geforce FX days?

    DirectX 9 used Shader Model 2.0. Pixel Shader 2.0 (PS 2.0) called for 24 bit color applied to pixel shaders per Microsoft/DX9. This is exactly what ATI built into the R300 line. Nvidia didn't go along - FX cards ran at 16bit or 32 bit pixel shader, not 24 bit. If they ran at 16 bit performance...
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    Why NVIDIA driver is not compatible with my laptop?

    Graphic chip makers (ATI, Nvidia, etc) leave it up to laptop companies to get video drivers out for their respective products. And usually, the most current drivers available from HP, Dell, etc are not up to date. Several options available. Some use modified INF files to work on laptops, and...
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    is this how POS cards are pushed on customers?

    If it's any consolation, if you look at FiringSquad's recent 8600GTS roundup HERE you'll find that it performs as good or better in newer, shader-heavy games than 7900 or 1950Pro, which bodes well for "future games". Even the 2600 fared well in some. This new unified architecture is much...
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    ATI Radeon X1400(256MB) OR nVidia 7300(128MB)?

    I bought a new Dell e1505 couple mons ago with the 7300. The Inspiron 6400 is identical to 1505, except they offer the 7300 or X1400 (1505 only had X1300). From what I read the X1400 is faster, but don't know if it's very much faster. I didn't buy it to game with (see below), but for the heck of...
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    Dell Breakage Insurance?

    Bought a new e1505 4/25. With all the extras the price came to $775. I got a letter from Dell in May making a one-time offer of 3 years (plus the 1 year that came with it) for $229, PLUS get an additional $75 Dell Dollars to use within 120 days of coupon. This sounded like a pretty good deal...
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    Video card reviews these days...

    Firing Squad One good thing I like about them is usually they start at 800/600 and go up, using most evey combination with/without AA/AF
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    More Brief Tidbits about 8600GT & GTS

    Hardware Analysis Article VR-Zone Article
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    How Do I Remove Extra Screen Resolutions?

    Bump. Anyone? I removed and reinstalled newer drivers, but still the same resolutions. Obviously something was left behind in the registry. I ran Drive Cleaner Pro & CCleaner after removing drivers. I'll grab a copy of Registry Cleaner.
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    How Do I Remove Extra Screen Resolutions?

    I'm Running Forceware 97.92 on my 6800 Go Ultra m170. Awhile back, using Powerstrip, I added some extra resolutions for various reasons. So that I could choose from many other possible resolutions. Now the problem. I'm trying to run a game where I am unable to pick the res to run at in the...
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    2007 Saturn Vue 0% APR for 60 months

    The no-haggle price works both ways. Good because you don't have to dicker for price and all Saturn dealers will have same price on same vehicle. Bad because you can't negotiate a better price - you're stuck. Our 06 V6 Vue, comparably equipped, priced about the same as a Chevy Equinox. But with...
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    2007 Saturn Vue 0% APR for 60 months

    Yeah, I know the 08 Malibu will be all new - same as Saturn Aura. I think on 08 with the 173 Ecotech 4cyl will be very nice, but conditions happened > Daughter's boyfriend totals out her truck > needs another vehicle > after ins payoff has $4000 to spend > I sell her my 05 Malibu LS with V6 for...
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    2007 Saturn Vue 0% APR for 60 months

    0% apr is always good if you need to buy. Wife bought a new 2006 V6 FWD Vue last July during the 0% for 72 mons special thur GMAC. GREAT engine - low end torque, passing/merging acceleration, and has a delicious "growl" while getting up to speed quickly. It also got 28.3 mpg on interstate @...
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    1680x1050 on a 6800 GS

    My m170s 6800 Go Ultra (same as GS) is clocked at 450/1.06. I don't have FEAR except the demo, but HL2, Lost Coast, & Epi 1 run well at 1680x1050 with HDR & AF, 2x AA. They run OK at 1920x1200 with AF, without HDR & AA. All settings maxed. With FEAR you'll have to lower to 1280x900. COD2 runs...
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    Totally AMAZED by Sony's 17" 1920x1200 WUXGA screen on a BX series lap-top.

    ;)The 17" LCD on Dell's laptops is also pretty amazing. Can't compare to the Sony 'cause I didn't look at those. But the one is my sig below is awesome! Games & DVDs are BEAUTIFUL! BTW, my 1.5yr old m170 ($1500 at the time) runs about 2.5 hrs, weighs about 8.5# without power brick, and has the...
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    connect3D X1900XT 256mb VIVO Retail $200 AR + $6 S/H

    Linky to the Egg! Quick search didn't find posted here, so if repost sorry! :)Looks hot to me - retail, VIVO, small rebate, and of course Newegg. Judgement = Hot? or Not?
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    Black Friday Ads

    As has been said several times in above post & others, stores won't do PM on Friday. It's stated plainly in BBs ad. Even those that do not state it in ad, customer service dept won't be staffed Friday AM, so your SOL either way!
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    Oh the irony....Same day I order the Nvidia 8800GTS...

    A little late getting back but............ Hell yes I cashed them all! Now I'm pretty honest folk. If they would have contacted me later saying the checks were sent by mistake I would have wrote them a check. I loved Diamond cards back then. Had several: Stealth S220 PCI, Monster 3D PCI...
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    Oh the irony....Same day I order the Nvidia 8800GTS...

    Off topic, but while we're talking about rebates............ I can only remember NOT getting 1 $20 rabates years ago. But here's a GOOD result. When Diamond was still Diamond years ago, I bought a Monster 3D (Voodoo 1) for $130 new, plus a $30 rebate. Submitted after making copies of...
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    NVIDIA 76600GT at 1680x1050 resolution...

    Specs: Dell Dimension 4700 3.0ghz HT P4 1.5gig DDR2 Audigy 2 XFX7600GT (590hz/1.6ghz) Dell 2005FPW (1680x1050) Everyting runs with 8xAF/0AA, max settings Oblivion, Distant Objects/Lands on, other settings default = 1440x900 not fast, but this game runs at under 20fps OK. More...
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    "The Death of PC Gaming"

    I think the big problem will be when, like some companies are doing now, they stop making PC games. I don't think all games will be like this, but many will! Call of Duty 3 will only be available for consoles - PC version won't be seen (unless something changes). Face it, game developers can...
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    Buying a 20" widescreen LCD and not playing at native res ... worth it ?

    You can run at any resolution up to maximum. At less than max, the LCD or graphics card will "scale" to fit by one of 3 ways using NVidia control panel: 1) Will stretch the resolution to fit the entire screen. 2) Stretch screen but keep the same aspect ratio so the images are not overly...
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    How to get a 1280 x 800 resolution.

    The new control panel did the same thing to me. Just do what I did. Download RivaTuner and install it. Pick the resolutions you want and they'll be set. You can even uninstall RivaTuner and the new resolutions will still be there. There may be a work around through Nvidia's control panel, but...
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    Anyone here have any luck installing a Voodoo 4 4500 under XP?

    Files at Guru3D Files at VoodooFiles You will find something at either place that will work!