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    Need help deciding Graphics Card!

    I'm wondering the same. I was going to buy parts for a new system a couple days ago but now I'm holding off to wait for these new cards coming out. Hopefully they don't end up coming out in December or January.
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    My Mid-Range Upgrade: Opinions?

    The time has come for me to upgrade my system. Its been awhile, I currently have? -Athlon 64 3000+ -768 mb DDR -Radeon 9800 Pro Now this is just going to be a mid-range upgrade, nothing that expensive. Here is what I have put together so far, let me know what you think. CPU ? AMD...
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    DVD Read Speed

    Does anyone Does anyone here know the real read speed of the NEC ND-3550A on a 9GB dvd drive (average is cool, I'd be happy for anything)? I'm looking to buy a new burner, and want one with the fastest real-life (not advertised) read speed on a DVD-9 disc. Or for that matter, does anyone know...
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    Thinking of Upgrading....

    Thanks guys. Everyone here is so knowledgeable :) Traire, I build a lot of systems for my family. They don't need the greatest out there, so when I buy parts, I usually upgrade my own stuff and then perform hand me downs. That way, the price doesn't hurt as much. They also end up getting...
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    Thinking of Upgrading....

    I've been thinking of upgrading my processor lately (and in turn my motherboard). I have an MSI motherboard (I forget the exact model number, I believe KT400 Ultra FSIR or something like that) and an XP 2400+. I've been thinking of getting one of the new athlon 64 processors, but I'm not sure...
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    Will this machine run HL2?

    Those patches are downloaded automatically which means I already have it.
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    Will this machine run HL2?

    Wow, you guys are getting great performance. Here's my system.... XP 2400+ 768mb DDR Ram Radeon 9800 Pro SB Audigy And I get stuttering quite a bit! I'm running high quality at 1024x768. I think it's a sound related problem, and Valve has somewhat admitted to that, but it's pretty...
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    Worth Upgrading?

    Here's my current system: Athlon XP 2400+ 768mb DDR RAM ATI 9800 Pro WD Raptor 10,000 73gig I'm thinking my CPU is a big bottleneck in my gaming right now. I'm contemplating upgrading to an AMD 64+ processor and new motherboard. Is it worth it? If you do think I should upgrade, which...
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    9800 Pro Running at AGP 0x

    Thank you so much! You're a godsend!
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    9800 Pro Running at AGP 0x

    Hi guys, I recently bought a 9800 pro and it really hasn't been running all that great. Here are my specs: XP 2400+ 9800 Pro 768mb DDR MSI KT4 Ultra mb I felt I was getting very poor performance in Doom 3 (high quality at 1024x768) so I decided to run 3dmark03. I think I got in the mid...
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    Handspring Visor: PalmUSBD.sys Installation

    Hi, I'm trying to install a Handspring Visor on a Windows 2000 (w/all updates) box. The installation goes okay, until it comes to the point where it asks to synchronize for the first time. The palm is detected no problem, but then it asks for PalmUSBD.sys (to install the device). For some...
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    Noisy PC Fans

    Hello all, I recently got a new desk, and with my PC more out in the open, I'm noticing that this beast is pretty noisy. I'm pretty sure it's mainly my power supply, 450w allied (off brand). My other case fans are okay I think, but I can't exactly cancel them out just yet. Any suggestions...
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    any recent CCNA test takers?

    I took it two months ago and got right around 900. The labs are pretty much just setting up IP address on various routers, passwords, configs, pretty simple and basic stuff. I only had around 3-4 simulation questions anyways. I have TONS of subnetting questions, but not a single question where...
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    Radeon 9500 Pro & 19inch SyncMaster 955DF

    It's definitely a monitor problem? Damn, I was hoping it wasn't, now I've gotta pay the high ass shipping cost for a 50lb monitor. So you're sure it's not a problem with the brand new 9500 pro (monitor is brand new as well)? Thanks for your help though.
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    HD died-- need info back

    I had the same exact thing happen to me at work. I ended up researching hard drive recovery, and unfortunately for you, for just a 40 gig hard drive, the minimum price was $800 and went up to $4000 depending on how severe the damage was.
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    Radeon 9500 Pro & 19inch SyncMaster 955DF

    I recently got a 19inch Samsung monitor and Radeon 9500 Pro. I've been having a few problems though. The main one is I can't even run the monitor at its preferred resolution (1280x1024x75hz), which is what I prefer as well, but the monitor always shakes. I have to run it in 60hz and even then...
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    monitor screen "wiggles" at some resolutions

    Whoops, sorry about double post. Man, I have the exact some monitor and the exact same problem. I'll be in 1280x1024, and out of nowhere it'll start shaking, then it'll go away, and then a few minutes later it will be back again. The monitor, motherboard, and videocard (9500 pro) are all less...
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    XP 2400+ and K7T266A

    I have this motherboard: K7T266 PRO 2U and as you can see, it supports up to Athlon XP 2600+'s and above. I'm upgrading from a 1600+, and when I snap the new processor in (2400+), I get no image or POST or anything. Everything runs and gets power, but that seems to be about it. I've cleared...
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    XP 2400+ and KT266A

    I have this motherboard: K7T266 PRO 2U and as you can see, it supports up to Athlon XP 2600+'s and above. I'm upgrading from a 1600+, and when I snap the new processor in (2400+), I get no image or POST or anything. Everything runs and gets power, but that seems to be about it. I've cleared...
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    IT "updated" our computers /shudder cringe

    You guys think of us as monkeys? :(
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    AP Upstairs Along With Normal Router

    Okay, we have two computers upstairs that share a connection via a Linksys Router and one computer in the basement. I want to hook up the computer in the basement wirelessly, yet still use the Linksys upstairs so I only have to buy a Wireless card for the basement PC. Is this possible? I...
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    Are these signs of a dead PSU?

    No doubt about it, one long beep followed by two short beeps is a problem related to your video card.
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    Is This Upgrade Worth It?

    Where do I get a tbred? I was just going to buy the retail 2400, any difference?
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    Is This Upgrade Worth It?

    Currently I have: XP 1600+ Radeon 9500 Pro Soundblaster Audigy 80gig WD Drive 512mb RAM MSI K7T266A Pro 2 Turbo and I'm thinking of upgrading to a XP 2400+ (from 1.4ghz to 2.0ghz). I mean, usually I wait a lot longer to upgrade, but I think my CPU is bottlenecking me in some games (Splinter...
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    Thermaltake Smart Case Fan II

    I've been trying to figure out how to manually control this fan, but haven't had any luck. I'd like for it to run at 1300 rpm's. *I do know the fan has this feature*
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    Games Not Running In Full Screen Mode

    They're based on them. Anyways, the old ones didn't have a VSync "Always On" option.
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    Games Not Running In Full Screen Mode

    I just installed the latest Omega drivers for my Radeon 9500 Pro. Now I no longer have VSync issues (thanks for whoever told me about these drivers), but now games such as Medal of Honor don't run in full screen mode. I can't enlarge them to the full screen either with anything like Alt+Enter...
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    Games Not Running Full Screen

    I just installed the latest Omega drivers for my Radeon 9500 Pro. Now I no longer have VSync issues (thanks for whoever told me about these drivers), but now games such as Medal of Honor don't run in full screen mode. I can't enlarge them to the full screen either with anything like Alt+Enter...
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    Problems W/ My 9500 Pro

    I just installed my new 9500 pro card and everythings working fine, except for this annoying glitch in seemingly every single FPS. Whenever I seem to pan the screen, it looks as though the graphics are tearing, so to speak. I think it's called clipping, but I'm not positive. I know it's a...
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    9500 Pro Issues

    I just installed my new 9500 pro card and everythings working fine, except for this annoying glitch in seemingly every single FPS. Whenever I seem to pan the screen, it looks as though the graphics are tearing, so to speak. I think it's called clipping, but I'm not positive. I know it's a...