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    X1800XT 512MB Video Issues (Jagged Edges)

    Hi everyone, I just built a new rig and I'm having some issues with the quality of BF2. ASUS A8N-E Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 (latest drivers, bios) GECUBE RX1900XT-512M PCIE Radeon X1900XT 512MB GDDR3 (latest drivers) AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Manchester 1GHz HT Socket 939 Dual Core 2GB...
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    BF2 Video Quality

    Hi everyone, I just built a new rig and I'm having some issues with the quality of BF2. ASUS A8N-E Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 (latest drivers, bios) GECUBE RX1900XT-512M PCIE Radeon X1900XT 512MB GDDR3 (latest drivers) AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Manchester 1GHz HT Socket 939 Dual Core 2GB...
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    Instant Messengers

    I am tired of using MSN Messenger. What do all of you use? Is there anything other than MSN, AOL, IRC, and ICQ? :o) I wonder if the Mozilla folks will invent an open source instant messengers (have they already?). I'm waiting for Google to come out with one, but anything, other than those...
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    What's the better TV and why?

    http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductde...T=Monitors+Plasma&CMP=OTC-streetprices http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=24-116-005&depa=0 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de...2952158-4599067?v=glance&s=electronics
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    Computer Security, IM, Proxy, etc....

    Hi all-- I've got a little problem here... Turn out my employer is now playing the role of Big Brother, i.e., they have injected some utility or some problem that randomly throughout the day edits the registry on all computers and changes the Proxy4 and Proxy5 settings to a specific proxy...
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    Purchasing Music Online

    So where do you go to purchase online music? I'd like to do this, but am not hip on downloading some software package, like iTunes as an example...
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    AMD 64 Cooling Question

    Will this work on an AMD 64 3500+? http://www.coolerguys.com/840556007845.html
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    Socket 939

    Hi all-- Could someone direct me/help me locate the BEST motherboard for the AMD 64 3500+ - Socket 939? I am having some troubles. I would like to get this: http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=2273 But I have NO CLUE when it's coming out, so I would like several alternatives...
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    Nforce4's

    Does anyone know when the Nforce4's are coming out? I am want to purchase this: http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1677 http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=2273 Thanks all.
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    AMD vs Intel

    Hi all-- Question in terms of overal AMD performance vs. Intel... So I am looking to build a new RIG with a AMD 64 bit chip, http://www.anandtech.com/cpuch...ts/showdoc.aspx?i=2242... So I am wondering, if you purchase the CHIP above, the article says that it runs at 2.2 Ghz. Huh? My...
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    Iraqi Group: Abducted U.S. Marine Killed

    http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,124659,00.html
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    Saddam, It's POLL Time!

    Just curious as to what the consensus thinks...
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    The Evolution of Michael Moore

    http://www.billoreilly.com/currentarticle The Evolution of Michael Moore By: Bill O'Reilly for BillOReilly.com Thursday, Jun 24, 2004 The evolution of Michael Moore's new film is fascinating to watch. After winning an award at the Cannes Film Festival, Mr. Moore returned triumphantly to...
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    al-jazeera

    We you think the intelligence community is watching al-jazeera as closely as they should be? How on Earth do their journalists come up with all these video tapes from the quacks on such a consistent basis? Time to REALLY watch what they're doing? You can't tell me they're going to be THAT...
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    40 killed in blast south of Baghdad

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5225026/ I fear this is just the beginning...
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    Zarqawi Associate Nabbed in Minnesota

    http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,123795,00.html
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    Microsoft 'patents human skin'

    http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_999310.html http://www.fool.com/News/mft/2004/mft04062332.htm
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    'Martyrdom' graduation sashes incite violence?

    UNBELIEVABLE http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=38997 Muslim members of the University of California, Irvine's graduating class will wear green sashes emblazoned with the word "shahada" in Arabic along with their commencement robes in Saturday's ceremony ? a reference...
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    The Boss vs. Bush?

    http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=39095 Concert promoter and Democratic Party activist Andrew Rasiej says he has reserved a date at New Jersey's Giants Stadium in hopes that he can lure Bruce Springsteen to play a concert to demonstrate opposition to President Bush during the...
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    Canada is Harboring American Military Deserters...

    http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,118424,00.html http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1143888/posts http://globalsecurity.com/democracy/us_deserter.htm Thoughts? Should these people be haled as heroes? My thoughts... They should be shipped back. Not too mention the fact that they could...
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    Contact a MOD

    How do you report an person that continue to insult you on the forums?
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    RIAA

    If the RIA sues you for downloading music, but you already OWN that music, does the suit have merit?
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    Where's the Outrage?

    Abu Gharib is in the damn newspapers and news web sites for 1-2 months fueling the nut cases of the world. Nick Berg - Beheaded Paul M. Johnson Jr - Beheaded Kim Sun-il - Beheaded Where's the outrage? These people are not on ONE news website, at least not that I found. Yet we were...
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    The **OFFICIAL** GMAIL Thread

    If you are interested, here you go... Obviously, first come, first serve. http://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-ac0b41c62c-da18a47367 [L=http://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-ac0b41c62c-8540b687d9...
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    TiVo Home Media Option = It's FREE now!

    Looks like ALL TiVo owners regardless of when you purchased your system, ALL have the Home Media Option, FREE. It also looks like going forward, there will be NO more Home Media Option; everyone gets it, FREE. http://www.tivo.com/4.9.asp BTW, if you recently purchased the Home Media Option...
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    Charter offers DVR

    Seems semi-Hot to me. I've been using TiVo for about 3 years now, but the feature this new DVR offered by Charter for only $9.99 per month and NO hardware purchase seems down right hot to me. www.charter.com/dvr Pause and rewind live TV. Watch one show and record another at the same time...
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    ATI x800

    Where's the best place to purchase the x800 (XT or PRO) vid cards? Cheapest doesn't always equal best, IMHO.
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    Fan RPMs

    Is there any way I can bump up my fan RPMS without having to buy a controller?
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    Best VOIP Service

    I'm a Vonage customer, have been for 1.5 years, and so far, no problems, but recently, I've been discovering new services (or some I just haven't heard of) and I'm wonder if you can suggest some other services, and more importantly, select the VOIP service you think is best.
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    Lexmark P707 Photo Jetprinter + Vivicam 3735 3.3MP = $99 (A/R)

    DILLIO BTW, this somewhat relates to: Relates?
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    20" Magnavox TV = $88 + Free Shipping (refurb)

    DILLIO 20" Magnavox TV This Magnavox unit features SmartSound, Smart Surf, and Smart Picture as well as sleep timer, alarm timer and onscreen clock display. Shipping: FREE UPS - All products are subject to availability. Prices Subject to Change without Notice. Supplies are limited.
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    Backup Server (or some solution) Needed...

    Hi all, I am not 100% confident this should be posted here, but I couldn't find anything more applicable so here goes... I have 2 computers (for a small business) and I am in need of a backup solution, an instant (or as close to instant) backup solution in the form of a server that primarily...
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    Need to find the best deal on...

    ... "Lifestyle Dream Kitchen" As found here, http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00008X340/qid=1069978109//ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i0_xgl21/103-9918502-6407855?v=glance&s=toys&n=507846 The only reason I don't want to buy it via Amazon, is because then, I'll have to pay tax, because Amazon...
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    LCD Monitor

    Hi all, I am looking at buying an 18 inch LCD, and I am wondering if you could provide me with your opinion on the specs of this monitor. 400:1 contrast ratio 0.279 mm dot pitch Super-wide, 160-degree viewing angle Displays over 16.7 million colors (24-bit color) Anti-glare, flat-panel design...
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    Free gift with Microsoft Office 2003 for $150

    According to this week's CompUSA in-store sales flyer, if you purchase Microsoft Office 2003 for Students & Teachers for $150, you can pick 1 of 3 items to get for free after rebate: Initial DVD-9530 Portable DVD Player with 5" screen MD491sys Digital Cordless Telephone System internal 4x...
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    New 'Napster' Pre-Register = 5 Free Songs...

    New Napster: If you pre-register for the new Napster that will go live on Oct 29, you get 5 free "tracks" which I think means 5 free downloads. ***You will need to provide your credit card information to redeem your "tracks"*** (Which sucks). Deal or not, at least it is interesting that Napster...
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    OldNavy.com - 15% off, code: ONA15OCT

    No other info given... From another Hot Deals forum...
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    EddieBauer.com - 20% off, code: INVITE4U

    From another Hot Deal forum... Enter code INVITE4U in the promotion code box on the website, or use code "152" for telephone orders to get 20% off the total purchase.
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    20 Inch LCD TV - Could be used as PC Monitor

    http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAME&PROD_ID=448697# It has S-VIDEO in... Should be good. I am really contemplating buying this, and using it as a monitor.