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    Sony 52X24X52 ROM is scratching my discs!!!

    I have noticed that my CD-RW is making surface scratches on my discs. I have only noticed it recently though. The scratches are not circular, but from side to side. I have cleaned out the tray with a cloth and blew the drive out with compressed air. I have not noticed any disc skipping, but it...
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    Unreal 3 article on Gamespot

    http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/03/09/news_6120126.html
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    Unreal 3 article on Gamespot

    Good grief. I was not remarking about the engine itself. I have known about that since first news was leaked months ago. I was remarking at the video card specs.
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    Unreal 3 article on Gamespot

    I guess the Unreal 3 engine will be used on next-gen consoles, but what really caught my eye was this paragraph. It really does not make much sense. I guess if the detail was turned down to low and every bell and whistle turned off, it would be possible. Sigh. "An even more pressing question...
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    Catalyst 5.3 drivers available

    Issues Resolved in CATALYST? Software Suite 5.3 The following section provides a summary of the issues that have been resolved in the latest version of CATALYST?. These include: 3DMark2001: A black screen is no longer displayed when launching 3DMark2001 after launching Aquamark3, when the...
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    Catalyst 5.1 not working

    I installed the Catalyst 5.1 drivers, and they seem to work fine for a couple of minutes, but then whatever game I am playing will lock up, and I will get an error message stating that the VPU was reset because it was no longer responding to commands. I have had no problems with earlier...
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    Official 4.12 Catalyst drivers released

    Did not realize that there was a thread started already.
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    New ATI card coming soon?

    Yeah, but I am one of those idiots that has to be on the bleeding edge, although the next day after I order my stuff, something better is out. ;)
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    New ATI card coming soon?

    Hmmm....I think someone is trying to mess with me. ;)
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    New ATI card coming soon?

    Yes, I realize that, but the naming just amuses me.
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    New ATI card coming soon?

    Ugh....I read that it will be PCI-E only. Guess that means I will eventually be getting a new motherboard as well. I reckon that this past generation of graphics cards marks the beginning of the end for AGP. Doesn't seem so long ago that I bought my first mobo with AGP technology, finally...
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    New ATI card coming soon?

    I guess it is about that time again. I was at the ATI website, and there is a flashing banner about a new product upcoming. It is very similar to the tactic ATI used before they rolled out the X800 series. It took me forever to find an X800 XT, and now it looks like the madness is about to begin...
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    Problem with dxdiag

    Silly question, but how do I reinstall Direct X in safe mode? How do I boot Windows XP in safe mode?
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    Problem with dxdiag

    When I run dxdiag, I get this message that reads - "DxDiag has detected that there may have been a problem accessing DirectShow the last time this program was used. Would you like to bypass DirectShow this time?" If I click "Yes," then I can access dxdiag. If I click "No," then it...
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    Problems with Catalyst 4.11 drivers

    I was using Catalyst 4.10 drivers, and everything was fine, but I installed the new 4.11 drivers, and now I can't get my monitor's refresh rate to go above the default 60Hz, even though it reads that it is set at 100Hz. I noticed that they added an extra monitor attributes tab, and the options...
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    DVD-ROM question

    I have a primary CD burner that I use for my normal applications, games, etc. Well, I have my secondary drive, which is a Plextor DVD burner (PX-708A) and I have noticed that when I am listening to audio discs that it stutters. I have messed around with the settings for both drives, and all the...
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    Best PC speakers wanted, audiophile here, advice?

    Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 speakers. Best on the market, in my opinion.
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    Soundblaster Audigy 4 Pro

    I had been considering upgrading to an Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro, but I was on the Soundblaster website, and I saw that the Audigy 4 Pro is coming out soon. Looks pretty nice, although not a whole lot different from the Audigy 2, but I will probably pick one up anyhow. Soundblaster Audigy 4 Pro
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    Question about refresh rates

    No, my monitor supports the refresh rates. I just want to know that by running games at higher refresh rates, if it slows the games fps.
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    How about this monitor, is it a good choice for daily use?

    Yep, that is a pretty sweet looking monitor. I am actually in the marker for a new monitor myself, although I am not completely sold on LCD screens yet. I am still an ol' CRT guy. WHat does everything else think of this baby?
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    Question about refresh rates

    Okay, a couple of questions. I have been tinkering with my refresh rates, trying to get the best possible experience in games without having to enable vertical sync. My monitor is set to a refresh rate of 100 Hz, but I play most of my games in 1280x1024. My monitor will do 1280X1024 at 85 Hz. To...
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    Which is your favorite keyboard?

    I have been looking for a couple of weeks now, and I was going to buy the Saitek Gaming keyboard, but I read in a couple of forums that there are some incompatibility issues with at least one game. Granted, it is a game that I don't play, but I want everything in a keyboard....performance, a...
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    Klipsch 5.1 ultra/SB Audigy ZS

    Unfortunately, the Klipsch Promedia Ultras are analog only. They sound absolutely fantastic, but they would have been even better if they had an optical input/output. You would be hard pressed to find a better pair of analog speakers.
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    Klipsch 5.1 ultra/SB Audigy ZS

    What did you mean exactly when you said that it is better to use real 5.1 as a setup rather than the Creative software? If I have an Audigy 2 in my system, what choice to I have but to use the Soundblaster software? Do you mean disabling effects and such? What you said about Creative making...
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    Klipsch 5.1 ultra/SB Audigy ZS

    Wow, I feel your pain. I just posted a very similar problem. Maybe we can figure out these issues seeing as how we have nearly identical set-ups.
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    Multimedia Issue

    I don't know how much of an actual problem it really is, but I have been messing around with my sound settings with Audigy 2 control panels, you know...trying to get best sound for my living room. I have Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 speakers, so the sound is great in games. Well, music is where I...
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    Triple SLI

    Whoa, yes....major scam deal going on here. None for me, thanks.
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    Anyone tried Saitek Gaming Keyboard?

    I am thinking about getting that Saitek Gamers Keyboard from Newegg. It looks pretty awesome and comfy, plus that nice cool blue glow will compliment my modded Aspire case. It is funny, and I did not intend for it to happen, but between my case, mouse, video card, extra case fans, and even my...
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    System Information

    I checked my BIOS for the AGP aperature size, but I could not find one anywhere. My motherboard is a Gigabyte 8KNXP. I remember on other motherboards I had that there was that setting, and you could push the aperature size to 256 megs.
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    Problem flashing BIOS

    I have a Gigabyte X800 XT (non Platinum) and I downloaded the latest BIOS from Gigabyte, but I have run into a snag. I read that the update fixes a VESA issue, and I thought that it might cure the flickering problems I have had with the card. Well, I did as instructed....put the BIOS on a...
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    System Information

    This might be a stupid question, but when I looked at my system info after I loaded up 3DMark2005, it read that there was 256 megs for texture memory, 256 megs for local video memory, but under total AGP memory, it reads 128 megs. Is this right? I looked at my BIOS, but saw nothing for AGP...
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    Geometry Instancing?

    Huh. Well, if I enable this, will it mess up other games that don't support the feature?
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    Can't upgrade BIOS!!!

    I have followed the installation procedure for upgrading the BIOS in my Gigabyte GV-R80T256V (Radeon X800 XT) but nothing is happening. I did a version check, and it reads that version RX80T8V.F1 is currently installed. I am trying to flash the RX80T8V.F2, hoping that it might cure a small...
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    Got the X800XT/PE back from Viper modded like a mofo!

    Very nice. I am impressed.
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    Geometry Instancing?

    What the hell does Geometry Instancing do in the new 4.10 catalyst drivers? It is under the Direct 3D settings, but I could not find anything in the release notes about it.
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    Radeon X800 XT flickering issues

    Anyone else have flickering problems with their Radeon X800 XT? It seems to happen whenever there is heavy hard drive use, when Windows starts up, and when I open up my display properties. It is not a real big deal, but I am wondering if this is normal, or if I should return the card for an...
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    Monitor/Video Card Problems

    Okay, this might get a little long winded, but I am rather stumped over my current video problem. I recently installed a Gigabyte Radeon X800 XT in my system, and I have noticed that I have some geometry problems with my monitor. I am not sure if this is a result of the card or my monitor. I...