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    router sending ICMP error in response to broadcast traffic

    Hey all: My router is apparently sending an ICMP error whenever its sees a packet it decides it either has nothing to do with, or doesn't like. As a result, my network admins disabled my ethernet connection. Anyone run into this sort of a problem before? It's a D-link DI-524. Copied below...
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    single stuck red pixel on notebook screen

    need some sanity advice. my new dell latitude d610 SXGA+ 14" screen has a stuck red pixel in the middle of the screen. It generally resides on the firefox toolbar. It's really only noticeable on light backgrounds, but that includes web browsing, spreadsheets, word processing, etc...probably...
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    latitude 610 graphics upgrade?

    does anyone know if it is possible to upgrade the discrete graphics to the X300 dell offer after purchase? or even to another gpu? I'm looking at a bulk order which only has the discrete option. thanks in advance.
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    Thinkpad quality after IBM sold division?

    Hey all: Any early indications on changes in Thinkpad quality now that the division has been sold? I'm looking to get a latptop in a couple months, and am thinking Thinkpad, but only because I want a solid laptop I won't have to send back to the factory 3 times for broken screen hinges.
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    memory parity error on shut-down

    Every once in a great while, I get an error while shutting down. It occurs after windows has cleared out and right before you'd expect the computer to turn itself off. I'm paraphrasing, but it basically says "Hardware Malfunction: parity check failed. Contact hardware manufacturer for...
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    Card switch driver procedure?

    So I'm going to swap out a 9100 for a 9800 pro in a couple days, and was wondering, can I just leave my current cats in place? Driver issues only arise when you switch driver sets...not hardware that uses the same drivers...right?
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    Powerleap upgrade worth it?

    Hi All: I'm running a 1.7GHz willamette, and I'm wondering if you think it's worth it to shell out about $30-$40 for a powerleap 423->478 adaptor. I could then put in a socket 478 (northwood), up to 2.6GHz, just based on what seems to be available. Does this seem like a waste of cash or a...
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    9800 non-pro a good value at $155?

    Hi all: Here's my situation. I'm running a radeon 9100 (kill me now, please). I'd like to run HL2 and WOW decently, but don't see the point in spending more than $150 on a video card, because I think I'm more CPU bottlenecked with a 1.7Ghz P4, and the rest of my system is not getting upgraded...
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    Too late for AGP upgrade?

    Hi all: I am planning a major system upgrade within a year or so (probably during next summer). I would like to upgrade my video card now, from a radeon 9100, to something in the range of a 9600XT ($150 or less), so that I can play HL2, and maybe World of Warcraft, and actually have them look...
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    Monitor coating scratch repair?

    Help! I somehow managed to scratch a significant portion of my screen while moving my monitor. There is a significant area where the anti-reflective coating has been rubbed off, and two spots that are rough (I believe the surface is chipped). Does anyone have any suggestions on repair options...
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    replacement fan for 9100?

    the fan that came on my sapphire 9100 has started to get kind of loud and its speed is becoming a little erratic. anyone know where I can obtain a replacement? or does anyone have any suggestions for 3rd party active/passive cooling? thanks in advance.
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    when will cpu/fsb limiting kick in for me?

    I'm running a 1.7ghz pentium 4 (alas, it's a willy), which is on a FSB of 400mhz. oh, 384mb pc800 rdram. been thinking about upgrading my video card, which is beginning to show its age (when I say beginning, I mean it started to about 9 months ago), which is an ati radeon 32 mb ddr. 9700 pro...
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    DVI quality improvment?

    hey all- just wondering how much of an improvment the DVI connection to an LCD provides? At what quality level of the moniter does this make a difference? my father is buying a computer soon, and i have to pick out a video card for him, and was wondering whether or not he should spring for one...
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    long video cables

    Anyone know a good store to get really long S-video cables (something suitable for running DVD's from my computer to a TV about 50' away). Also, audio cable if they can be found at the same place...
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    recommendations

    Hey all, I'm sitting here, still using my Radeon 32mb DDR (please don't laugh) and I've been holding out for the 9500 release. I do game, but usually I play older stuff (UT, sid meier games, and now WC3, but that's not that video intensive), but I would like to be able to play newer stuff, even...
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    Dell connectors

    Hey all: My girlfriend has an older dell (P3), and is looking to upgrade her video card and kind of wants a DVD drive. I've heard people say that dell has connectors that don't work with standard parts, anyone know if this is true, and if it is, the specific connectors it refers to? thanks in...
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    9500 only 64MB

    The news links on the left of Anandtech had a page with Powercoler's 9500 specs...it said it "supports 64mb of DDR blah blah blah..." They are going to make a 128mb version, right? The language didn't seem to imply it...
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    WC3 jerky, video card or cpu?

    Hey all, I've been playing WC3 at 960x***x32 resolution (I can't recall the 2nd number, but it's the next step up from 800x600x32). I've been getting rather jerky performance when there are lots of units on the screen, and I was wondering if this is a video card issue or a cpu issue. It really...
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    Palit Daytona GeForce Ti 4200?

    I'm shopping around for a GeForce4 Ti 4200. Found a 128mb retail at Avlogic.com. it's 152 bucks, and it has tv-out, but no DVI. Could people give me opinions of Palit's cards from experience/anecdotes? I'm wondering why this card is less expensive than similar cards from other companies. It...
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    Radeon 8500 best bang for my buck?

    I currently run on an ATI Radeon 32 MB DDR, and was thinking of upgrading my video card. I use it for gaming and DVD playback, with the possibility in the near future of using TV-out with DVD playback. I've been real pleased with the Radeon's DVD playback and image quality, as well as the...