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    Dell U2410 Resolution Issue with DisplayPort: Max resolution NOT available/not possib

    Hi All: I have been using the Dell U2410 monitor via its DVI-D port for around 6 months. It has worked without issues. I just built a new PC and started using the U2410 in a dual monitors configuration (along with a U3011) with TWO DisplayPort cables from my new video card. The U3011 has...
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    Dual Monitor set up: 3007 Dell and 24" Dell (portrait mode) on right side. What impro

    Hi All: I currently have a dual monitor set up: 3007 Dell (in center) and 24" Dell (portrait mode) on right side. The right side 24" portrait Dell monitor is mostly Outlook all the time, with Windows task manager at the very top right corner, top left corner is CNN playing in a small window...
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    Speakers/monitors w/Digital Optical input and decoder for use w/Panasonic 32x1 LCD?

    Hi All: i just purchased a Panasonic TC-L32x1 which will soon be connected via HDMI to a Samsung SMT-H3050 High Definition box from Time Warner NYC. (this is my bedroom TV set) As the sound of the 32x1 is very mediocre, I thought that i'd get speakers for it. the 32x1 ONLY has an optical...
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    Time Warner NYC: need to run an LCD 50' from TWC HD cable box, advice please?

    Will soon get a scientific atlanta SA8250HD or SA3100HD, the 2 models that Time Warner NYC has (on 23rd street, manhattan) for non-DVR HD cable box options. i have to use this box for both a TV card in my PC as well as a bedroom tv set (Panasonic 32x1 LCD), but the problem is that the PC is...
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    Core2 Quad Cache: 8MB or 12MB?

    Hi All: upgrading from Core 2 Duo to Core 2 Quad. Motherboard Asus P5W DH Deluxe, 4GB RAM, Sapphire HD5770 video card. Wondering if I should get the: 1. Core2 Quad Q9400 2.66GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W, or 2. Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W...
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    In lieu of SSD, what is next "best" substitute to speed up system?

    Hi All: Thanks for the excellent Anandtech review of the OCZ and Intel SSD's! It was highly educational and a huge hassle/money saver as we need not make the mistake to learn! Kudos, Anandtech, yet again! In lieu of the costly SLC SSD's or the Intel SSD's (nearly as costly but a tad...
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    Ready Boost: 4GB Corsair USB Flash vs Sandisk. Which is better?

    Corsair 4GB flash drive CMFUSB2.0-4GB versus Sandisk SDCZ6-4096-A10 : which is faster for Ready Boost? the key appears to be their non sequential read/write speeds rather than their sequential read/write speeds. anyone with technical experience/advice on this? it's odd but it is...
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    Ready Boost: 4GB Corsair USB Flash vs Sandisk. Which is better?

    Corsair 4GB flash drive CMFUSB2.0-4GB versus Sandisk SDCZ6-4096-A10 : which is faster for Ready Boost? the key appears to be their non sequential read/write speeds rather than their sequential read/write speeds. anyone with technical experience/advice on this? it's odd but it is...
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    Time Warner NYC Cable Box or Equivalent for PC viewing, alternatives?

    Hello all! Running a higher end Vista Ultimate pc here and would like to view news-y channels during the day. Already have 1 high def box/dvr from Time Warner, another standard def box (obviously also from Time Warner), and cable modem also from Time Warner. Purchased the Hauppauge 150 MCE...
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    TV card for cable tv needed for PC viewing of CNN-type of news on desktop PC

    Hello! I hope i'm posting in the correct forum/area. i have a new desktop PC running Vista Ultimate and have 2 LCD's now, possibly 1 more added soon. I would like to use a portion of one of them for the viewing of the "basic channels" of Time Warner's cable line up, i.e. channels 1 to...
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    Vista hard drive: already partitioned. Is it advisable to re-partition? Corruption possibilities?

    i have just built a new machine: Vista Ultimate, 2 X seagate 500gb hard drives. the 2nd drive arrived DOA so i only had one to work with initially during assembly. i partitioned the Drive 1: Vista C (30gb) ; Programs D; Games E; Documents F; Backup G. now, seeing that Vista Ultimate...
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    Best non-gaming keyboard: vista machine...

    in building my new machine with Vista Ultimate, i found my Logitech keyboard/mouse MX duo combo is now considered "legacy" devices and no longer supported with any Vista drivers, i.e., none of the extra buttons work so it is just like the plainest of plain keyboards. so, with that in mind...
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    Security solution for home office: both hardware & software?

    Hello! I'm at a home office with an approx 3-5 year old Linksys "B" wireless router: one of the earlier ones that's blue with 2 black antennas in the back. I have only modest needs: one desktop (2 right now because i'm migrating from my old to my new) and a laptop, plus some misc gadgets...
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    Corsair TWIN2X2048-6400C4 : quality? reliability? consistency?

    Hi! I'm about to build a new machine with: ASUS P5W DH DELUXE Core 2 Duo E6600 TWIN2X2048-6400C4 (either 2 sets of 2x1gb for a total of 4gb or 1 set of 2x1gb for a total of 2gb) etc. My concern is despite the thorough research i did, including on Corsair's own website stating explicitly...
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    2405FPW is DUAL LINK DVI or SINGLE LINK DVI?

    Hello! I have had a 2405 for a couple of years now and have been using it with a Dell issued 4200 Ti video card (not a typical 4200 but the Ti version, which was somehow souped up) at the 2405's native resolution of 1920x1200. Does the 2405 (NOT the 2407) require DUAL LINK DVI or is SINGLE...
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    Nvidia Quadro NVS 285 PCI-e x1 Video Card, anyone knows?

    Trying to determine if in a Dell XPS 410, the motherboard can run BOTH: one 7900GS video card in the PCIe x16 AND one NVIDIA Quadro NVS 285 in the PCIe x1 (http://www2.pny.com/Nvidia-Quadro-NVS-285-128MB-x1-P1827C37.aspx) TOGETHER for 3 monitor use? The 30" dell LCD and the 24" dell...
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    Build myself or XPS 410 for a 3-monitor set up?

    Hello! I was seriously considering trying my hand in building a pc for the first time and getting pretty far in component selection, almost ready to order now from new egg (the components), when all of a sudden, it occurred to me to double check, just before i place the order for parts, with...
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    Motherboards, pros and cons: 975 vs 965 vs 680?

    For a higher end home office, 3 monitor system, I'm struggling the decision between the various chip sets and motherboards. Please note that I'm a 1st time builder and obviously a bit nervous about this whole thing (for one, i have NO idea what to do once the components are assembled and you...
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    Reliable Motherboard for Higher End Home Office PC for 1st Time Builder

    Hello! I'm a reader here but have not yet build my own pc. I think I'm ready to now but concerned about the initial software installation issues, i.e. less concerned about the physical assembly of the components, but more about what happens when you turn it on and only see BIOS. Never done that...
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    Cable TV to dvi or vga converter? Instead of 2nd Video Card?

    My options for my new system are: 1. 3 LCD's using 2 video cards: LEFT 21.3" Samsung 4:3 Model 213T LCD used to watch CNN and such CENTER 30" Dell for main screen RIGHT 24" Dell 16:10 LCD for Outlook, etc. Requires 2 video cards, i.e. TWO of the upcoming...
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    Dell 3007WFP-HC versus HP LP3065: More DVI inputs or a newer model?

    Dell is coming out in one week with the update to their current "NON-HC" 3007 30" LCD monitor, called the 3007WFP-HC, which is quite similar to the same priced HP LP3065. the HP has 3 dvi inputs, the new Dell HC model has 1 dvi. on the other hand, the new Dell is a "newer" model so it may...
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    Dell 30" LCD and 24" LCD: how to choose Vid Card on Dell's site? Unclear and errors during choosing...

    I have a 4 1/2 yr old Dell with a 24" Dell wide screen LCD and a 21.3" regular squarish Samsung 213T LCD, i use both all the time together via Win XT's extended desktop, all standard stuff, using the native resolutions of the 2 aforementioned LCD's. I'd like to keep the 24" widescreen Dell...
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    DECT cordless phones: which one is the "best" in the US?

    Hello! I've been searching for the "best" cordless phone to replace the phones in my place and concluded that the new DECT 6.0 phones would be the best. Unfortunately, when i searched around, the only ones that i could find were: Uniden (NO headset jack!), GE (poor performance/design of...
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    wav download issues w/Norton Internet Security 2003...

    I?ve just gotten myself a new cell phone, an I-Mate SP5 Smartphone. It?s basically a pocket pc squeezed into a cell phone. It is the most powerful cell phone I?ve ever had. I?m having trouble with downloading ringtones from this good site with good ringtone threads, modaco.com. I have...
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    WMP not opening up automatically when doubleclicking avi file

    i purchased a new digital camera and made some avi files to test it. saved them to a file on my hard drive. when i double click an avi, Windows Media Player does NOT open up, yet, the sound of the avi starts, so obviously, something is "playing", but there is nothing on my monitor to show that...
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    WMP not opening up automatically when doubleclicking avi file

    i purchased a new digital camera and made some avi files to test it. saved them to a file on my hard drive. when i double click an avi, Windows Media Player does NOT open up, yet, the sound of the avi starts, so obviously, something is "playing", but there is nothing on my monitor to show...
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    MessageApp error message on WinXP shutdown, tried Googling, no useful info. Anyone please help?

    Hi there. whenever i shutdown WindowsXP, this small pop up window comes up to say that there's some MessageApp error, and i have to choose "End" in order for the shutdown to proceed. it hasn't done much damage, to be honest, but want to understand what it is and clean up my system a bit...
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    Dell 2405FPW Drivers? Not on CDrom! Not on Dell.com?!?

    Hi! I've been using the 2405fpw Dell LCD with no issues so far for 3 weeks. I've been told that because I've never used/opened the CD rom that came with the 2405 monitor, some useful drivers that are on there and that I'm not getting some functionalities of the monitor. When I put the CD...
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    2405FPW's USB ports always on? Or, they turn off when LCD sleeps?

    I'm getting the Wacom Intuos3 6"x8" tablet and pen due to right pinky repetitive injury from mouse. Don't have it yet. Was told that i cannot use the 2405's USB ports IF they turn off when the LCD screen sleeps. May I ask if anyone knows if the 2405's USB ports are similar to other older...
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    GeForce4 Ti 4200 64MB, Dell standard issue, ~2yrs old, using @higher resolution OK or "bad" for LCD?

    My 2-yr old Dell 8200 has the GeForce 4 Ti 4200 64MB that came with it, 1 DVI out max 1600x1200, and 1 VGA out max 1920x1200, clearly stated. So far, i've used it with a dual screen configuration with a Samsung 213T 21.3" LCD as my main monitor at DVI 1600x1200, and on the right side, an NEC...
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    2405FPW: why not use it vertically? webpage are vertically long and not wide!

    i've always thought that a vertically longer screen is much more useful for the websurfer than a widescreen. just got my 2405, it seems to me that longer is more practical? i do not watch movies on my pc (i watch it on my tv), nor have i started playing games yet... curious as to why...
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    Driver Question for Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti 4200 64MB: do I HAVE to use old 2004 driver from Dell?

    i have the Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti 4200 64MB card, which came originally in my Dell Dimension 8200, and the driver is currently Version 6.1.7.7, driver date 7/15/2004, Not Digitally Signed, and, strangely, under the General Tab of the NVidia GeForce4 Ti 4200 Properies, it says that the "Location is...
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    Will new driver increase resolution of Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti4200 directly from Dell, in Dimension 8200 PC, 2.26GHz 533 FSB

    i have the Dell Dimension 8200 2.26GHz 533 FSB with the Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti 4200 64MB video card. sadly, it's DVI output has a max resolution of 1600X1200, and the VGA has a max resolution of 1920X1200. so i can use my new Dell 2405FPW ONLY via the VGA output of my video card :(...
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    Trying 2405FPW via VGA @1920X1200 and comparing it to DVI? Can someone try?

    i'd be grateful if someone can try to use their 2405 via VGA and seeing how it compares to the DVI input? i'll be forced to use the 2405 (not here yet) via my video card's VGA output because the DVI won't go up to that resolution. i'll be using the DVI output of my video card with a 21.3"...
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    VESA vs VGA specs for Dell 2405FPW: what does it mean for 1920X1200 VESA only?

    re: the Dell 2405FPW, what does it mean when the 1920X1200 resolution is VESA ONLY? i thought that is either DVI or VGA? I tried researching this but to no avail. Someone must know this! Anyways, here's some background info to see if anyone can clarify this. Many thanks! this is what...
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    Risks of WRONG Hz for Dell 2405FPW, max 60Hz, my card is 75Hz

    Current video card is NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200 64MB DDR, clock speed 350MHz, AGP 4X. MAX resolution on DVI output is 1600 X 1200 @60 Hz; VGA 1920 X 1200 @ 75 Hz. Computer is a Dell 8200, 2.26GHz, 533 FSB. Please note the MAX resolution is via VGA at 1920X1200 @ 75Hz, that's the resolution...
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    Dell 2405FPW: how undesirable if I run it on VGA and a 2nd 21.3" Samsung on DVI?

    I'm currently running 2 LCD's on my Dell 8200 w/the video card that it came with: the GeForce 4 Ti 4200 w/1 DVI @max 1600X1200 60Hz and 1 VGA @max 1920X1200 75 Hz. My main LCD is the Samsung 21.3" 213T which is connected via the DVI @ 1600X1200, and my secondary LCD (19" NEC 1920NX) is...
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    Any full tower equivalent of Shuttle? Building my first PC, but if barebones full tower exists...better!

    May I please ask for advise regarding the building of my first PC? The Shuttle looks fine, but i do not need a small form factor, i'd like many more "direct" usb ports, excellent versatility desired, rock solid/stable important... with a Dell 8200 that's 2 yrs old, 2.26GHz, 533 FSB, 1.5GB...
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    Dual DVI Video card wanted, NVidia vs ATi, which better? NVidia DVI issues? Low power comsumption desired

    Found this thread discussing the possible issues with Nvidia DVI output issues: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=31&threadid=1497321&enterthread=y Also, a knowledgeable fellow forum member advises against dual DVI NVidia cards on this thread...
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    AGP compatibility issues btwn Dell 8200 and new dual DVI video card...

    i have the 8200 dell with the NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200 64MB DDR that came with the computer (two outputs: DVI max at 1600X1200, VGA max at 1920X1200). i'm using a 2 LCD set up currently with a 21.3 Samsung 213T as my main screen @1600 X1200 at the DVI output of the abovementioned vid card and an...