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    Looking for advice on my upcoming PC build

    There are some very nice deals! I think my list just got cheaper by 50-100 just by doing a quick scan! Thank you.
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    Looking for advice on my upcoming PC build

    I'm back for some more advice as now I'm really undecided as I mentioned in the above post. My budget obviously increased quite a bit if I want to get some graphics on that 1080p TV set. :( So, here's a list of things I am happy with with so far: CASE: Antec Fusion Black 430 - $165 (found...
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    Looking for advice on my upcoming PC build

    Well, that changes my whole game. I was going with AMD specifically because of their new 780G chipset platform with impressive onboard gaphics and ability to add an HD3450 and run it in hybrid mode to boost the graphics performance when needed. But, you're right, it would be frustrating to have...
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    Looking for advice on my upcoming PC build

    Thanks for the replies again. Hm... I would really like to get that Antec Fusion or Silverstone LC13B, but that one doesn't come with PSU, so it would work out to be the same price. I am still undecided about the 64-bit. Any comments on the IGP? I know it's still a new chipset, so I'm not...
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    Looking for advice on my upcoming PC build

    Thank you for the reply. I am looking to use this PC in my living room, so the Antec Fusion is mainly for look/space/design I guess. My current PC is build with Antec Sonata (their first version), so I love that series too. I know it's expensive. If there ia another HTPC case that is cheaper...
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    Looking for advice on my upcoming PC build

    OK, here we go: 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Primary uses in the order: 1. The only PC in the apartment, so all web browsing will be done on it. I frequently browse with 10+ windows/tabs open at once. :) 2. Watching SD DivX content...
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    Is it time to step up to PCIe?

    Thanks everyone. I think I'll wait this out until Christmas or so. Tarrant, I hear you on the S754. 939 came out weeks after I put my system together. Oh well, can't play the waiting game, or else I'd never buy anything. :D Now, I'm only debating a jump to AIW X800XL. If I do that, I should...
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    Is it time to step up to PCIe?

    Well, I'm working on getting warranty service for my AIW 9700 Pro from ATI. The customer support is not all that impressive. I was thinking of upgrading my video card, but then again, I'm not sure I need to since I only play one or two racing games (FIA GTR, Richard Burns Rally). Considering my...
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    Router firewall vs software firewall

    Thanks everyone. Mine is the basic Linksys WRK54, so I don't get the tweaking that's available for WRT version. :( I'll keep it. P.S. I also hate wires passionately. I hope that someone will come up with a built-in onboard wireless router in time for my next build.
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    Router firewall vs software firewall

    I currently have Linksys wireless router between my cable modem and my desktop. I got it to be able to use wireless connection of my work laptop. Quite frankly the wireless router is spotty and lately I have just been connecting to one of 3-4 unsecured networks around my building because I get...
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    800XL or 6800GS?

    http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/07/05/vga_charts_vii/page4.html
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    Stepping up to X800XL, will I be able to do 1600x1200 in FEAR?

    I figured, I can just tack onto this thread... I too am contemplating updating my AIW 9700 Pro to AIW X800XL. The reason for my temptation is that the only two games I play (GTR FIA and Richard Burns Rally) are somwhat choppy ever since I got my 21"WS LCD which has res of 1680x1050. Will...
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    Logitech Driving Force Pro on a PC?

    Found my answer. It's possible and both games are supported.
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    Logitech Driving Force Pro on a PC?

    I really like the look of this wheel over MOMO Force and the 900-degree adjustibility is cool as well. Is it possible to have this work on a PC? Specifically, I'm playing FIA GTR and Richard Burns Rally. So, I'd like to know if the force feedback etc would work in those games. Thanks!
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    Cannot download from ATI.com

    Awesome! Those direct links worked. Thank you!!!! Hopefully, I can get my Remote Wonder Plus to work.
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    Cannot download from ATI.com

    I do have Firefox, but I tried IE and all the other suggestions, but I still get this: Is the MMC software available elsewhere? Google says no.
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    Cannot download from ATI.com

    I'm just trying to dl latest MMC centre for my AIW 9700pro and every time, I get a page saying it's an unauthorized download. It gives a few suggestions, but I've tried them all and I still cannot download the software. Now, I'm stuck without my TV tuner. Please help. Thanks.
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    ~~~~ IWANNA ~~~~

    Looking for best deal for ATI Remote Wonder Plus. Thanks.
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    When will the desktop PCs be truly wireless?

    I'm sure I'm not the only one who's tired of the cable mess behind the computer. Every "wireless" device still has a receiver that you have to plug into a USB port. When will we see a standard adopted for all peripherals and then have that standard built-in on the motherboard so there are...
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    Win 98 to Win 98 SE - please help

    OK, I'm installing a wireless network for a friend of mine. However, the wireless PCI card needs 98 Second Edition to work (tried installing in Win98, no joy). They have Win98SE full CD. However, doing a clean install is not an option due to some legacy software that would be a pain to restore...
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    Strange connection problems - please help

    I appreciate all the suggestions guys, but you are not reading my replies fully. mechBgon I have only turned my firewall off for a second to try to connect to Google. No luck, so it's back on. I'm not that stupid. I get many attack attempts as I check my logs. As I said in my posts above, I...
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    Strange connection problems - please help

    thanks for the quick reply. I cannot ping the DNS servers, but I can still ping my ISP's default gateway. Here are my results trying to ping Anandtech. Pinging www.anandtech.com [66.117.33.58] with 32 bytes of data: Request timed out. Request timed out. Request timed out. Request...
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    Strange connection problems - please help

    HELP! I don't know what's going on with my high-speed connection. It drops at frequent intervals and comes back for about 5 minutes then drops again. Interesting part is that when it goes off, I can still ping my ISP gateway, I can still watch TV (I have TV tuner) but I cannot open any...
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    DVD+R in a DVD player

    Thanks! Now, I gotta go read up on how to update the firmware. I don't suppose it's as easy as running an .exe file and be done, huh?
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    DVD+R in a DVD player

    I have just ordered some DVD+Rs because of a great deal. However, my DVD player is pretty basic and likes only DVD-R / DVD-RW. Is there a way I can burn a DVD+R disk to make it work with my DVD player? I have NEC2500A burner. I hear that I can upgrade firmware to make it DL capable and have...
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    Home version black and white laser printer

    I'm looking for the same solution for drying ink in bubble jets. So, laser toner will last until it runs out? Can it sit for months/years? Thanks!
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    Remember when this forum used to have things like programming questions in it?

    So much popularity, the Doom 3 developers are laughing all the way to the bank. Now, can anyone help me resolve my IIS issue in another thread????!!
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    Whats the best racing games for the PC?

    If you want simulation: Grand Prix 4 for F1 Colin McRae Rally 04 for rally
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    Need help with IIS

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    Need help with IIS

    I did try re-installing and yes I've tried Apache before. This is for a site that is using ASP, so I want to get IIS running. I had it running on my old PC. Not sure what's wrong with this. Are there any services required to be running for IIS to work?
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    Need help with IIS

    Here's a screenshot of my IIS window: http://img5.exs.cx/img5/8720/iis.jpg
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    Need help with IIS

    Hi, I've just installed IIS on my WinxXP Pro machine and I cannot open any page with it. When I go into the IIS admin tool, I don't see anything listed. It's empty. It only shows "Internet Information Services". There's no Default Site listed... nothing. Can anyone help?
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    Problem with sound in Colin McRae Rally 04

    Found my answer: Add NOHARDWARESOUND to the end of the "target" in the shortcut properties.
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    Problem with sound in Colin McRae Rally 04

    I've got the latest sound card drivers and there's no new patch for the game. :( In the Sound Options I've got my "Sound Effects" turned all the way up and nothing. I guess it's time to see what Codemasters have to say. Any other ideas?
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    Problem with sound in Colin McRae Rally 04

    Hi, When I play CMR04, all I can hear is co-driver voice. I get no engine sound, no gearbox sound, no crash sounds. IN the Options, I have noticed that EAX 4.0 is disabled and there's not even an option to turn it on. I have Turtle Beach Santa Cruz soundcard with drivers that support DirectX9...
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    Samsung 710T

    I love this monitor. Instead of reposting, you can read my impressions here.
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    New Monitor

    I just got my Samsung 710T 2 weeks ago. It's 17" LCD with 12ms response time, 1280x1024@75Hz. Mine came with 2 pixels stuck on red. I'm coming from a 17" CRT and my main goal was reduced eyestrain while preserving all the functionality I had with CRT - games, movies, image editing. I have to...
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    ATI TV cannot tune channels

    Hello, I've installed my AIW 9700 Pro, connected TV cable and did the Autoscan. I'm supposed to have channels from 2-70 plus a couple of odd ones beyond that. However, I only get 2, 3, and 53-68 channels. I'm missing channels 4-52, whichc is very odd since there are many local stations that are...
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    DVD burning

    2510 would be a nice choice. It's not that much more. I just got 2500A two weeks ago. Didn't do any burning yet since I'm waiting for a monitor for my PC. But I plan to do a firmware update to make it DL-capable when media becomes available. ;)
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    Recommend me a gaming LCD monitor

    I have 710T on order. :) Can't wait to play with it.