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    Worthwhile upgrade?

    Is it worth it to go from: ABIT IC7 P4 3.2E 128MB BFG 6800 OC to Asus A8N-E Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 256MB eVGA 7900 GT CO for ~$730? I mostly do heavy Photoshop work and I want to get back into gaming again. My monitor is a 2405FPW so I'd like to play at 1920x1200. TIA.
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    Calibrate LCD TV with PC?

    Hello. I just got an LCD TV this week and I was wondering if there was any way to use my laptop to calibrate the LCD TV as I have a Eye One Display 2 calibration tool. I ordered the Digital Video Essentials DVD, but I'd like to use the Eye One if at all possible. I have a Philips DVP642 DVD...
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    Help: comp hangs at verifying dmi pool data

    As it says in the title. I recently moved my hardware into a new case and now it won't completely boot. What I've tried: 1. cleared CMOS 2. fail-safe defaults for BIOS 3. tried both IDE channels (making sure all connections were properly seated) 4. tried two different IDE cables 5. used...
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    Can't install Windows

    My bro's computer is giving me a headache. Background info: I'm not clear on what the initial problem was (as it's not my comp and my bro wasn't very clear). But it wasn't loading Windows and he was unable to reformat & reinstall Windows. I recently upgraded my hard drives, so I passed...
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    Connection acting up. Help please.

    Hi. I have the Pro Package in San Diego, CA. This is the first major problem I've experienced with my SBC Yahoo connection in going on 3 years now. The downstream is just horrible: http://s89643161.onlinehome.us/sbcconnection1.jpg As you can see the upstream is unaffected. Normally the...
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    Worth upgrading 9800 Pro?

    Hi. I'm considering getting a 128MB GeForce FX6800nu (either a BFG 6800 OC w/ farcry for $250 or the PNY black friday one at compusa, $230 - $30 MIR). So after selling my 9800 Pro it will end up not costing too much. Question is, is it a worthwhile upgrade? I've been playing mostly UT2K4 and...
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    700m thinks there's 2 OSes?

    Hi. I just got my 700m and it came with XP Home. I already had a copy of Windows XP Pro waiting so I repartitioned the drive (making it all one large partition) and formatted the drive in NTFS (full format, not quick). XP Pro installed fine, but when I boot up it comes to a boot screen asking me...
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    Help me choose a laptop please

    Hi. I'm trying to decide between these two laptops. This isn't a desktop replacement or anything and I won't be playing games on it. It's more or less to be able to have a computer with me when I'm away from home. Also I do photography on the side, so it would be nice to be able to dump...
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    Worthwhile upgrade?

    My current mobo/cpu is an ABIT IC7 (latest BIOS) and P4 2.4C@3.2GHz. Frys has one of their CPU combos going right now: 3.2E and board for ~$205 (after tax). I'd sell the board and the 2.4C to recoup some of the cash. Heatsink is an Alpha PAL8045 w/ 80mm 32cfm/27dba fan. Not really interested in...
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    External HDD 24/7 operation?

    I have a Seagate 120GB/8MB drive connected via this external enclosure. Is there any more risk involved running this drive 24/7 versus one that is directly connected inside the PC? TIA.
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    Post your car :)

    Click me. Just over 3 months old. 2004 Mazda 6s 5 speed manual Sports Package Bose Audio Package Luxury Package Power Moonroof SAB & SAC ULEV Emissions Equipment (I think that's it) All I've done is put a set of wheel locks and Sparco Grip pedals. Planned upgrades (not for a year or so)...
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    Bored? View my gallery :)

    I've posted up a link to some of my stuff before, but I just finished getting some webspace and a domain with some friends and set up this .php gallery, so check it out and LMK what you think. Click :)
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    Tell me what you think of my stuff.

    Photography http://bemused-nomad.deviantart.com/gallery/ :)
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    Dual monitor question. 1 card vs. 2?

    What is the advantage (if any) of using one AGP and one PCI card for dual displays versus using one AGP card with dual output? TIA.
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    Dual Monitor Question... separate desktops?

    Hi. First off, here is how my setup looks: whole view Now the problem, I have nview set up and I went to the section where it says "Allow different Wallpapers per monitor" and checked it. On this first picture, look at the display properties, that's how I would like to have it set up...
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    Bad DVI to VGA adapter?

    PNY GF4 Ti 4400 is the video card. I just bought a cheapie 15" LCD for some dual monitor loving and finally got around to setting it all up tonight. I've tried the adapter on both monitors and both showed the same yellow tint on everything. Here is a picture to demonstrate what I mean: click...
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    Where to buy Logitech z680?

    Okay well I figure I'll go for 'em now. I've never bought from Amazon before, so I need some input. Where should I buy from: Dell.com: Usually Ships: Same Day 3-5 day Ground Delivery1 $40.00 - $40.00 = $0.00 Total price: $274 Amazon.com: Usually ships within 24 hours FREE Super Saver Shipping...
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    Surround sound for gaming with home theater setup?

    Hi, if I have an Audigy 1 and a DTS/DD HT receiver, is it possible to set it up so that there would be true surround sound for games? TIA.
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    Megaworks 550 or z680s? Help me choose.

    Alrighty, I've been looking at these systems for a while now and want some feedback from people who own the sets :) To start, I have an Audigy 1 as my soundcard. Mostly this will be for gaming and music, but I do watch the occassional DVD on my computer (like if I am watching it in the...
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    Logitech 680s + Audigy = compatible?

    I am going to link to a post I made on another forum because I am able to imbed images in the post, which I think is necessary to get what I am saying. Click here please.
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    NEX IIe MP3 player (or any other CF mp3 players)...

    Who's has one? Good, bad, neither? I'm looking for a cheap MP3 player that accepts compact flash cards (type I and II) since I already have a bunch of that storage because I own a Canon S40. Please post your experiences/suggestions. Thanks.
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    United Nations question.

    Is there a website I can go to or something that gives the expenses of the UN? In particular how much each of its members pay and that sort of information? Thanks for your time.
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    Albatron PX845PEV Pro problem. Please help.

    Here is a copy of my email I sent to support, so I don't have to type it out again :) Any ideas :confused:
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    Leadtek WinFast TV 2000 XP (need help)

    Hi. I've had this card for a while, but after reformatting last night I noticed that it's not having the audio output in Stereo. Don't know if it's always been like that or what. Anyways, WinXP and Audigy with it. I got the 1/8" output from the Tuner to the 1/8" input on the sound card. I try...
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    How to flash BIOS without floppy?

    Hi. How do you flash your BIOS without a floppy drive if your motherboard doesn't have a Windows flash utility and your OS is WinXP (NTFS)? Would this work? Use Win98SE CD to boot and get into DOS and have awdflash.eve and the .bin on a CD? Could you flash that way? Any help is appreciated.
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    I/O shield bracket thingy

    Hi. I just bought a refurb motherboard from newegg and it didn't have the little plate that goes on the back of the case and none of the ones I have will fit properly. Anyone know where I can buy one like this for cheap? And how bad would it be to run without one? TIA.
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    What to do (GB vs 845PE)?

    Hi. Tell me which of these you'd rather do: Option 1: Gigabyte GA-8PE667 ULTRA (845PE) P4 2.4B C1 Stepping Option 2: Aopen AX4R Plus (E7205) P4 2.26 Right now I have a BD7-II (845E) and the 2.26. The 2.26 is at 2.8GHz right now, but I don't know if that's the max of the CPU because the...
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    Would this be worth the money?

    Hi. Just pondering a little holiday upgrade action and wanted some opinions. Here's the current setup: ABIT BD7-II P4 2.26 2x 512MB Corsair XMS3200 Couple quirks of this setup. The board undervolts a pretty good deal (1.63v when set to max) and I've been lazy to do the vid pin mod, so I...
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    Canon i850 Photo Quality printer $149 shipped after coupon and MIR

    Techdepot has the Canon i850 BubbleJet Photo Printer for $189. There is a $10 off $150 coupon floating around and there is a $30 rebate from Canon. There is free ground shipping (3-5 days) so the total is: $189 - $10 coupon - $30 MIR = $149 shipped. Not bad for a brand new model that has a...
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    Photo quality printer worth it?

    Hi. I have a Canon PowerShot S40 and I was wondering if it's worth getting a Photo Quality printer. I don't make prints very often, but I think if I had a printer I would use it more often. I was just wondering with the price of ink and good paper, is it more economical than say, just getting...
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    PNY GF4 Ti 4400 owners...

    Does your card have a 3pin fan adapter on it? Mine does, but I'm wondering how useful it is. I am thinking of getting one of those Thermaltake GF4 cooling kits and I would like to plug the fan into that header, but I'm wondering how much power it can handle, will it make the card unstable, etc...
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    PNY GeForce4 Ti 4400 Problem... please help! :(

    Hi. I got this card yesterday and didn't have any problems with it. Did a lot of benchmarking, playing games, etc. and it was doing fine. Come this morning, now it randomly just stops showing video. Let me explain. I was just browsing some webpages and then *bam* my screen goes blank...
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    PC3200?

    Is there any ram out there right now that can do 400MHz DDR with the fastest timings? Thanks for your time.
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    Abit ST6 problem... please help!!

    Let me start off with specs: Abit ST6 Celeron 1.1A 2x256MB Infineon PC133 Visiontek GF3 Ti 200 SBLive! Audigy Linksys 10/100 NIC WD 100GB Special Edition HDD 16x Toshiba DVD 32x Lite On CDRW Okay, I had this system for about 3 months before I upgraded to a P4/DDR setup. So I sold the mobo/CPU...
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    For those of you who work at Best Buy...

    Maybe you can answer a question for me... On the webpage they had a deal that if you pre-ordered Ocean's 11 you got a $10 digital coupon that has to be used within a certain number of days. There is a similar offer on Blackhawk Down and LOTR. Here's my question: Can I use my $10 coupon (from...