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    adding drive for RAID 1 using AMD RAIDXpert (SB750)

    I want to add a second drive to my system and combine it with the original drive in a RAID 1. The original drive is the boot drive. With any normal RAID chip, I expect this would go something like entering the RAID bios and selecting the option to create a new Logical Drive. The RAID bios would...
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    Canon S45 replacement?

    So my beloved S45 broke beyond repair about a year ago and I'm looking for a new digital camera that is similar. I'd appreciate some advice on a similar camera in today's lineup. A few things... 1) I want manual features. I don't mind the controls being hidden behind menus, but I like the...
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    AMD 790GX HD 3300 won't display 1920 x 1200

    I just built a system based around the Biostar TA790GX A2+ and I'm having trouble with the IGP. I've tried using the drivers that came on the motherboard CD. I've tried the HD 3200 IGP drivers from the ATI website. I've tried the chipset drivrs from the Biostar page. All of them have the same...
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    Wirelessly Connecting Print Server to Router (DP-311U to F5D7230-D)

    So I use a Belkin F5D7230-4 802.11g router to distribute my DSL to two wireless computers. I used to have a D-link DP-311U 802.11b print server connected via ethernet cable to the Belkin router to enable TCP/IP printing to my Samsung ML-2010. However, I'd like to move the print server and...
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    Cheaper AirTunes/Audio Server Options?

    Does anyone know if there's anything like Apple's AirTunes, i.e. a print server type thing for audio? I really don't wish to spend ~129.00 when I already have 3 routers of which cost me next to nothing (thanks to AT HD). Thanks in advance.
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    Crackling/Cracking/Hissing/Noise in Audio during hard drive writing

    I moved my music off of my primary hard drive onto a RAID 1 array and now experience almost pure noise/cracking/hissing/crackling when ever data is being written to the array. The array is two WD1200JB's on a Highpoint HPT370/372 embedded on my Abit KR7A-RAID. This behavior is exhibited in VLC...
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    Green Tint: Gamma Settings not applying to Video

    My monitor is calibrated fine. When I play a video in VLC or WMP 6.4, it has an extremely noticeable green tint. If I cover the video with another window and switch back, it will display the correct colors for about 5 seconds before abruptly switching back. Possible causes: I just upgraded...
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    What skis/bindings/boots to buy, and where to buy?

    I'm looking to buy a set of skis/boots/bindings and I have almost no idea how to go about this process. I've been trying to find some ski forums online, but to no avail. To give you an idea of my skill, I have skied black diamonds at Dodge Ridge and Northstar decently, definitely not great...
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    Anyone else think the Abit NV7-133R is calibrated vastly higher than others?

    I have the Abit NV7-133R with an Athlon XP 1600+ (Palomino). I recently upgraded the heatsink from a Thermalright SK-7 to a Thermalright SLK-900A (via that nice SVC.com deal, $20 + $4.70 shipping). The problem is, my temperatures haven't improved much at all. I was using an 80mm fan with the...
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    How would motherboards differ from country to country (USA vs Taiwan)?

    I'm building a system for one of my friends based upon an Abit NF7-S rev2.0. He is currently visiting Taiwan and has found the NF7-S for around 95USD as oppose to the 115 USD at NewEgg.com. Would his warranty service have to be done in Taiwan? Would the accessories differ? Would the...
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    What's the procedure for freezing your drive for data recovery?

    I have a Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 and it is not being detected by the BIOS and it makes rather loud beeps, error beeps, not damage beeps. I know it's not the system speaker because I didn't connect the system speaker. I have felt it while it's running and it does not seem to be spinning up...
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    NEC 1860NX or Planar PX171M?

    I am considering both and have not been able to find many reviews. I can get them for the same price, around 400 before tax. There is a GamePC review praising the PX171M, and a PC World that rates it mediocrely for its image quality. CNET and some PC Advisor site also give rather lukewarm...
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    Do I get the 1700+ or 2100+ Thoroughbred from NewEgg?

    Do I get the 1700+ or 2100+ Thoroughbred from NewEgg? Which one will offer me the best post-overclock value? If I order from NewEgg, are they both guaranteed to be revision/stepping with the excellent overclock-ability? What about the 1700+ and 2100+'s from Googlegear? NewEgg 1700+...
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    TV Out Problems

    I have a WinFast GeForce MX200 w/ S-Video out. I want to use the TV-out to clone my desktop on to the TV. I'm able to do this, but the problem is, the desktop either extends past the edges of the TV or it doesn't fill up the TV. The two available resolutions for the TV are 800x600 and...
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    Free Dell Coupon to save 10% on all plasma screens, speakers, MP3 players and Dell flat panels

    <deleted> --- Please do not post any coupon codes. AnandTech Moderator
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    Watercooled GeForceFX 5800 (remember the 7 dBa Gainward card thread?)

    Gainward GeForce FX 5800 Ultra - fan at only 7db? I think they were talking about this water cooling unit designed by bit-tech. GeForceFX Watercooling The bladerunner guy that made the completely watercooled system made this water cooling unit for the FX and it doesn't take up an extra slot...
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    Coolermaster Aero7 better than Swiftec MCX462?

    Comparison from Tom's Hardware Does the Coolermaster Aero7 really have lower temperatures and noise levels than the Swiftec MCX462 outfitted with a Vantec Tornado? I can understand the Swiftec to be louder because of the Tornado, but worse performance? Those who reply, don't just blame it on...
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    How to install Windows NT 4.0 (only supports 8.4 GB w/o SP6) on a 60 GB hard drive?

    I'm trying to install Windows NT 4.0 on a 60 gigabyte hard drive and still retain all 60 gigabytes, but version 4.0 only supports 8.4.gigabytes. If I install Service Pack 6, I can use all 60 gigabytes, but that's after I already formatted the drive, making it impossible to go reformat it...
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    **SOLVED** I'm having problems opening an Outlook *.pst file.

    I recently reformatted my computer and I saved the Outlook.pst file in hopes of being able to restore my email. I have done this in the past and it has worked, but this time, Outlook is telling me "File access is denied, You do not have permission required to access the file C:\Documents and...
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    What range of resistance to use for a 120mm Panaflo M1A?

    What range of resistance should I use to make a 120mm Panaflo M1A approximately 5-12V. Will the 120mm fan start on 5V? Panaflo Fan Specs for reference. I don't know how to do any of these electricity calculations. This fan is going to be powered off the two-pin connector inside the PSU, of...
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    Retail Alphabet Game, What's O?

    Retail Alphabet Game. It's a fun game where you guess what company has the portion of the logo. Can someone PM me the answer for O? That's all I need. I'm going crazy.
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    RAM Specials at PC Pitstop: $34/256 mb DDR333, $33/DDR266

    PC Pitstop 256mb PC2100 Micron DDR266 Memory Only $33.00! 512mb PC2100 Samsung DDR266 Memory Only $65.00! 256mb PC2700 Samsung B3, -6ns DDR333 Memory Only $34.00! 512mb PC2700 Micron DDR333 Memory Only $67.00! 256mb PC3200 Samsung C4 chips DDR400 Memory Only $47.00! 512mb PC3200...
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    Replacing power supply fan with a quieter fan.

    I just received a 92mm Adda fan (model:AD0912HS-A70GL). I have a Turbolink 420w PSU. I want to take the bottom 80mm fan and replace it with the 92mm fan, but I don't want to rout wires out of the PSU and connect it to the external Molex connectors of the PSU, I want to connect it to the internal...
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    **SOLVED** Help!! System not booting, what do motherboard LED lights mean?

    I took off the northbridge cooler of my Abit KR7A-Raid and replaced it with a Celeron heatsink in attempts to quiet my system down. My system won't boot now. I have discharged the CMOS and put it back into the default position and have checked the ATX power cable. I have connected the...
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    **SOLVED** I plan on reformatting, what do I do to keep my node number in D²OL?

    I plan on reformatting my computer soon and want to know which files to backup in order to keep the same node number. Does anyone know? Thanks Mastertech01 and Geoffs!
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    Divx codec issues

    I have encoded some video using Divx and it plays, until I change the file name. I encoded it using Divx 5.02 and it doesn't work with Divx 5.02 or 5.03. When I open the Divx file, my mouse cursor disappears and the WMP 6.4 window remains black. Sometimes, my mouse cursor reappears if I go to...
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    Yet another fan placement question; in regard to the heatsink though

    I know similar subjects have been discussed numerously and I have searched the archives, but I still am not sure how I should place my fans. I have three fans total, two in my PSU and one on my Thermalright SLK-800. Through experimentation, I have found that the SLK-800 likes to have the fan...
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    Staples: Maxtor 60 GB 7200 rpm HD $60 AR exp. 03/01/03 No PM needed

    +Maxtor 60 GB Hard Drive 99.94 +Paper Clips $0.25 -$20 Coupon -$20 Staples Rebate ----------------------------- ~$60
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    What does "raising" in regards to Vcore mean?

    I have an Abit NV7-133R and I'm trying to overclock my Athlon XP 1600+. There are two options for Vcore in Soft Menu II- Std. Voltage and Raising. What does raising mean?
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    Is socket A the same as Socket 370?

    I want to use a GC68 on a Celeron. At www.SVC.com they list the GC68 under Socket 370, so logically it should work for Socket 370 as well as Socket A, but I just want to be sure. Will the GC68 work for a Celeron?
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    Anyone ever have a defective Thermalright SK-7?

    I recommended my friend get a Thermalright SK-7 from SVC.com and he said his CPU temp shot up to 113C. He said the clip was loose and the heatsink shifted from side to side. I know that the clip for my SLK-800 was tight. I have a hard time believing that the SK-7, one of the best Socket A...
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    **SOLVED** How do I downgrade from a Premier Paypal account?

    I recently received payment from a transaction and it said I needed to accept payment and it made me upgrade to a "Premier account." I had to pay 45 cents to receive the money. I was fine with all the personal features that were free. Why did I need to pay to receive money and how can I...
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    How do we check overall team rankings in Project Orca?

    How do we check overall team rankings in Project Orca?
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    How can CCl2 form? (one carbon and two chlorines)

    Here is a page claiming it can form. I'm doing an assignment for school and it claims that all group 14 elements can combine with 2 chlorine atoms. How is CCl2 possible?
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    Can the Artec DHM-G48 read DVD+R's?

    I looked at their specs page and it lists it is able to read DVD+RW's, but can anyone confirm it plays DVD+R's?
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    Keyboard PS/2 port not functioning on NV7-133R

    I just received a motherboard after RMAing a bad one and the refurbished one I just received has a non functioning PS/2 keyboard port. I've tried 3 keyboards and none worked. The mouse PS/2 port works fine. The system is still able to boot into Windows though even though the keyboard isn't being...
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    0.27C/W?!! Isn't that better than the SLK-800?

    Anandtech Comdex review Are those just inflated specs?
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    PSU failure... Where to buy Turbolink 420watt?

    My Qmax 350watt PSU just died. I need a new one and I won't buy a generic again. I was thinking the Turbolink 420watt. I'm using it in the computer I'm using now and supposedly it is from Channel Well Tech. which also makes Antec PSU's. It's also gotten good reviews and I got it for an...
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    Is there a difference in sound for the thermally controlled fans in the Turbolink 420w PSU?

    Is there a difference in sound for the thermally controlled fans in the Turbolink 420w PSU? Between my idle case temp, 32C, and my load case temp, 38C, I can't tell a difference in noise, especially since the amount of ambient noise seems to vary. I was wondering if it would be worth changing...
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    "Asians, New Interests fill halls at Mission San Jose" (news article about my school)

    ASIANS, NEW INTERESTS FILL HALLS AT MISSION SAN JOSE