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    suggestions for a small case

    I'm building a new computer, and I'm looking for the smallest case that supports the following: 1. Fits a regular atx mobo 2. Fits a regular atx power supply 3. At least 1 internal 3.5" bay, preferably 2, but I don't need an optical drive. 4. I'm only using 1 pci-e expansion slot, so I'm...
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    vga in for a laptop?

    Hi, As the title says, is there a way I can display the output of another computer on the lcd of my laptop? Most video input devices take s-video out, but not vga. Is there some sort of adapter I can get? Thanks.
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    pci riser card advice in 1U chassis

    Hi all, Here's my problem: I have a 1U rig with a G965 uATX motherboard in it. I need it to accept an expansion card, a pci firewire b card. To do this, I'll need a pci riser card. Problem is, I don't know anything about them. First of all, all of the cards I have seen so far are either...
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    does a 2U rackmount require a special sized psu?

    Hi, What kind of power supplies fit into 2U rackmounts and where do I find them? Can anyone recommend one? Thanks.
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    processor suggestion for brute force calculations?

    Hi, I am currently working on a research project and need to put together a new machine to pretty much do a lot of simple calculations. I'm wondering what processor would be the best bang for the $. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I was thinking of the intel pentium D 930...
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    Dualview question

    I've been using dual monitors for a while now, and I love it. It definitely makes working on the computer a lot more convenient. One question though: Lets say I'm playing a game, and I have a text document or something on the other screen. Whenever I click on the document (so I can scroll...
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    How to disable touchpad?

    Hey everyone, I just got my i9300, and its real nice. I got one problem though, whenever i type, i rest my palms on the surface on the laptop, usually right over the touchpad. Whenever i accidentally brush the surface of the touchpad, it registers as a mouseclick. Thus, when im typing...
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    Do any laptop graphics cards have dual outputs?

    ^^^ I was thinking of getting a laptop sometime, even though I've been a firm laptop opponent for just about my whole life. But I really need multi-display functionality.
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    1905fp, 2005fpw, 2001fp, which lcd to get?

    I was originally planning on getting a 1905fp, because a 19" lcd is more than enough for me, and it costs less. But, after reading all these threads about the 2005fpw and 2001fp, I'm not sure anymore. Basically, all I will be doing is windows work, but I will need a lot of screen space. The...