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    Laptop doesn't get internet anymore...

    I had my ethernet cable from the modem directly connected to my laptop and everything was working fine. Then I unplugged it and connected it to my deskto and then back to my laptop but it now only connects to modem without getting an IP address...keeps aquiring network address. However...
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    Frame hiccup when converting to .flv?!

    I just finished making a little flash animation and uploaded it on youtube. Since it was choppy when I uploaded the original flash .mov file I converted it to .flv but I get some strange behaviour. Look at the first bean on the top left, just before it's falling..it's like hanging there...
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    Which one of these Acer and HP should I go for?

    actually they both have 3gb of ram (that link shows a diff config than what i saw in store). Here's the differences as far as I can tell: Acer uses DDR3 vs. DDR2, more portable (14" vs 17"), has bluetooth HP has higher resolution (1.3MP vs 1MP), probably better sound system (Altec Lansing)...
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    Which one of these Acer and HP should I go for?

    This HP: http://h20386.www2.hp.com/Cana...t.aspx?pdetail=P71533# or, this Acer: http://www.acer.com.ph/acer/pr...100215#wrAjaxHistory=0 ...it's the 4736Z from the list
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    Are these Crysis framerates playable?

    AMEN
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    Are these Crysis framerates playable?

    Just finished the game. What a blast. Warhead here I come! BTW, is Warhead supposed to be better optimized to offer slightly better performance for same quality specs?
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    Are these Crysis framerates playable?

    Now this is weird. I did the hack to change the settings from High to Very High and the only change in fps is losing 2 fps for min. FPS. Average and max remained the same. I dont get it
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    What are some "nice" temperatures to have?

    im mostly worried about the chipset going to 68 under load, the gpu is fine i guess at 73
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    What are some "nice" temperatures to have?

    it melted after 6 months?
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    Are these Crysis framerates playable?

    will do. thanks for the link
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    Are these Crysis framerates playable?

    agree, i've played it a bit so far and love it. What are the dx10 effects ur talking about? Would I see them if I do the Very High settings hack for XP? Or are they dx10 only? And is it worth it over higher framerates on High settings?
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    Are these Crysis framerates playable?

    hahahaha, sounds good.
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    What are some "nice" temperatures to have?

    From what I read I'm guessing my chipset's 66C under load is quite a bit :)
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    Are these Crysis framerates playable?

    I've just re-tested only changing the resolution to 1280x1024 Avg. FPS = 48.1 Min. FPS = 32.8 Max. FPS = 58.8 Are these bumps in frame rates worth giving up the extra screen real estate?
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    Are these Crysis framerates playable?

    Just ran the benchmark and got the following numbers: Avg. FPS = 36.8 Min. FPS = 26.6 Max. FPS = 43.9 Video settings: 1680x1050 and everything on High. (0 AA) System: Windows XP 32 bit E8400 4GB GTS 250 1GB So would you consider these framerates "playable" or should I turn down...
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    What are some "nice" temperatures to have?

    With DFI's Smart Guardian app that came with the mobo.
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    What are some "nice" temperatures to have?

    Anyways, so it's 66C for mobo chipset and 50 for system good temperatures to have under load?
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    What are some "nice" temperatures to have?

    I have this mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813136043 and E8400, a GTS250 and an Antec Solo having only a rear 120mm fan (on min. speed) My current idle/load temperatures are: CPU: 31/56 Mobo chipset: 51/66 Video: 47/72 System: 38/50
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    What are some "nice" temperatures to have?

    What's some "nice" idle and load temperatures to have for the CPU, VGA, Chipset (of mobo) and System?
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    Rivatuner questions

    no, im not overclocking it. I was wondering if i should leave a set speed (say 30% where I get 48idle and 72load) or do custom profiles.
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    Rivatuner questions

    What's a good fan/temp profile to set for this card? What's some "nice" idle/load temperatures to keep it at?
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    Rivatuner questions

    I know my cpu fan stays at the same speed even when computer starts. It's probably a setting in BIOS right? Would it also be possible to access the video card BIOS and make the change?
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    Rivatuner questions

    I have a 250GTS and I just installed the Twin Turbo cooler and I connected the fan wire onto the videocard like it was before. I think when the computer starts the video fan starts at 100%. Only when windows starts loading it goes down. Would it be possible somehow using rivatuner to make it so...
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    Is there a "better" 120mm fan than the Antec TriCool?

    also, while we're at it..can u recommend some intake 92mm quiet fans as well? :) Would getting the same brands (Yate Loon or Scythe) for front be a good idea?
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    Is there a "better" 120mm fan than the Antec TriCool?

    By "better" I mean same noise as the Antec one when kept on the low setting but that pulls in more air.
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    A more efficient but same silence solution?

    it's an Antec Solo/Plus
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    A more efficient but same silence solution?

    My current setup is only a 120mm Antec Solo tri-speed fan set to min. speed. I'm looking for better airflow since my temps can get pretty high under load. I was wondering if it's possible to install a different 120mm as well as 1 or 2 front intake 92mm fans to keep same silence overall and...
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    Are these temperatures safe?

    How do the front fans work? On the Antec site it says they're for the HDDs. Do they get fresh air from the front side openings of my case and blow it into case? Or take warm air and spill it out?
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    Are these temperatures safe?

    You mean will NOT add or remove?
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    Are these temperatures safe?

    The thing is I want my machine to be as quiet as possible but still in the "safe" limits. Would installing the Twin Turbo vga fan make it necessary to have better case airflow?
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    Are these temperatures safe?

    After gaming for about 1 hr I have get the following temperatures: CPU - 55C (e8400 cooled by arctic freezer 7 pro) Chipset - 63C (passively cooled chipset on a dfi p35 mobo) Video card - 71C (stock cooled 250GTS) System - 55C (antec plus/solo with rear fan set to min. speed) Thing is...
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    250 GTS: are these temps and noise "normal"?

    that's weird...for me it reached 90+ in no time...you probably have a better ventilated case. I have an Antec Plus (same as Solo) and keep the rear fan to min. speed
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    250 GTS: are these temps and noise "normal"?

    by the way, i forgot to say that under load my mobo chipset goes up to 65C. I was thinking of getting one of these, the arctic twin turbo: http://pccyber.com/?v=product&i=CF-ARC-ACCELERO-TWINT might help with temperatures and noise. what u think? And if I do get it, would I need any extra...
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    250 GTS: are these temps and noise "normal"?

    I got an EVGA 250 GTS SC today upgrading from a passively cooled 8600gts. After booting up my computer (which has the card sounding like a vacuum until xp starts loading), it idles at about 50C with system temp being 40C. Fan speed is set by default to 35% which is bearable but a very...
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    Are 10fps worth $100 bucks?

    well put. Won't be a huge drop. I finally made up my mind and will go for this when its available at ncix,tigerdirect or some local store since Im in Canada http://www.newegg.ca/Product/P...x?Item=N82E16814102825 ...from reviews, cool, quiet, performant
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    Cutting case to make room for video card

    I was wondering if its possible to cut a bit of my Antec Solo case (like most people do) to make room for a 260 gtx but WITH the mobo on. Anyone tried it?
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    Are 10fps worth $100 bucks?

    Will do. I can also get this one locally for a pretty good price http://pccyber.com/?v=product&i=VC-SAP-100259-1GL but i've read some bad reviews on that card on newegg Oh and 260's don't fit in my case :)
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    Are 10fps worth $100 bucks?

    im playing at 1680...so im guessing for far cry and crysis 10fps would make quite a difference
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    Are 10fps worth $100 bucks?

    Talking about 4870 vs 250 gts. Here in canada they are about $300 vs. $200
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    Sapphire paper on their vapor-x technologies

    thanks. very interesting points. i think i know understand how in theory the new vapor-x can be less noisy