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    Velociraptors unreliable or just bad luck?

    So a few months ago, I say December, my 1 month old Velociprator died. I sent it in and got a replacement. Now, June 7th, my replacement has died. I know this is only two dying, but this seems odd. I have a PC Power and Cooling power supply, which seems to have stable voltages. I have an Asus...
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    Using Extension Cables

    I have a PC Power and Cooling Silencer 750 Quad on order, and I have a Antec P182 with an Asus P5E inside. I am concerned that the 8 pin connector will be too short to reach the top. Are there any major adverse affects when using an extension cable for this sort of thing...
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    How do you efficiently cool the warmer room?

    The room my computer is in happens to be warmer than the rest of the house. This isn't because of the computer, because this happens when it is off, it is just naturally warmer. I'm sure many of you experience the same thing. I use a box fan to circulate the air to get some of the air moving...
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    Crossfire Compatibility

    I'm curious if crossfire is compatbile with almost all games, or does the game specifically have to support it. I am tore between a 4850 crossfire or a single 4870. This will be at 1680x1050. I like to use AA when I can. Also with my Asus P5E board, all I need is a Crossfire Bridge right...
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    Minimal Card to Run Crysis on Very High

    So, with these new cards out now, and some old ones (Like the GX2) what card could I get that would minimally run Crysis smoothly? My monitors Native Resolution is 1680x1050. Anandtech did benches at 1600x1200, with no AA. I like to use AA, but I run at a lower res, I can't really gauge...
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    How does one utilize DDR2 1200 PC9600?

    I have a set of HyperX PC9600 (KHX9600D2K2/2G) that I just found out are rated at 1.2Ghz. I have the Asus P5E using the latest non beta bios and was wondering how the hell does one get their memory up that high. I tried selecting DDR2 1200 in the bios, but then it wouldn't boot (I set the...
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    How to import Panasonic SDR-H40P videos?

    Ok I just got a Panasonic SDR-H40P, and I'm at a loss for importing videos. I can copy and paste .MOD files which play fine, but they look squished, making people seem thinner and taller. There are also .MOI files on the camera but I'm not sure what they are. I can kep them to play in a...
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    Suggestions for Wireless PCI cards

    What wireless PCI or PCIe cards are people getting today? What seems reliable? I am in the market for a new Wireless card, and needed suggestions. My friend recently got a Dlink DWA-552, which caused bluescreens and freezing, which apparently is a known problem. I want to avoid that. My...
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    Upgrade Path

    I'm stuck in a strange situation right now, I do not believe my sig is too updated but I can update you now. My desktop: AMD Opteron 170 @ 2.7Ghz DFI Nforce 4 Ultra-D 2GB DDR Ram Random hard drives doesn't matter x1900xt 512MB Creative X-FI xtremegamer Now I'm stuck on a socket...
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    Tv Tuner for Direct TV

    There was a nice surge in the cable line that caused a TV Tuner of mine to die. In a few weeks I am switching to direct tv, so I will not be able to control the channels from the PC, but I would like the ability to show TV on that computer still. So can anyone recommend a "video in" card that...
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    What is the fastest way to transfer files between two PCs

    I transfer files between my PCs a lot, but sometimes over the network it just isn't quick enough (a lot are wireless). I've tried cross over cables between the two PCs, and of course Windows says limited or no connectivity, but sometimes the files do transfer over that link regardless and it is...
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    Hard Drive Reconfiguration

    First of all, here is the list of drives I have. 150GB WD Raptor SATA 7200.7 200GB SATA 7200.9 250GB SATA 7200.10 250GB IDE (With an IDE > SATA Adapter) I want to consolidate while maintaining a high level of performance. The 7200.10 has to go, the IDE > SATA adapter makes cable...
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    Klipsch Promedia 2.1 Replacing Cables

    I just got my Klipsch Promedia 2.1 speakers today, and wow are they awesome! Anyways, when I turn them up like past halfway, I get a constant buzzing sound from the speakers. I have heard that can be caused by the lower quality cables that come with the speakers, going from the woofer to the...
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    Computer Randomly shutting down

    Ok, one of my PCs randomly shuts down, well, at least the screen just goes black. It will do this while booting up, in windows, or in the bios, it really doesn't matter. I suspected ram for a bit because memtest failed, though even after changing out ram the computer exibits the same...
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    DFI Lanparty NF4 3GB and Windows Vista x86, not all memory showing up

    Alright, I have 2 x 1GB sticks and 2x512MB sticks, but only 2GB show up. The bios only sees 2GB, but CPUZ sees all 3GB, and of course Windows doesn't see 3GB. Anyone have any idea why? Seems another guy had the same trouble...
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    PCI Wireless Nick DWL-G520 overheating!

    Alright, I have a x1900xt with an accelero cooler. As you know x1900xts come with a loud cooler, so a replacement was necessary. Except now the hot air is blowing onto my already hot network card, a DWL-G520. Perhaps later I will post an exact picture of the configuration, but I do not know how...
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    How can I get Windows Media Center 2005 to run rmsystry.exe system monitor?

    I saw a friends laptop running Windows MCE 2005, and I noticed this icon in the system tray that monitored network usage, CPU core usage, and memory usage. The weird thing was it appears to be apart of Windows MCE 2005. The question I have, is how do I get rmsystry.exe (Media Center Resource...
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    IDE to SATA converter, do they work ok?

    IDE seems to be phased out on newer motherboards, only coming with a single IDE channel for a total of two devices, but I have seen a few IDE to SATA converters that I would be intrested in. First of all, I like the thinner cables, plus I have some 250 and 200GB HDs that I would like to keep...
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    Will there be a midrange "R600"

    I will be looking for a videocard between 250-300 bucks. The R600 looks like a real kicker, and it is DX10. My question is will there be a "6600GT" of the R600? That is a card that is based on the new architecture and supports DX10, but will not be fully blow 64pipes and such. I'm looking for...
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    Logitech G7 sutters when I copy files over my network

    Ok I will start out by posting my system specs: DFI Lanparty Ultra-D Nforce 4 623-3 AMD Athlon 64 3200+ @ 2.5Ghz 2GB OCZ 7200.9 250GB Seagate 6800 NU 128MB DWL-G520 Wireless adapter Windows XP x64 When I copy files over my network with Windows Explorer, into another computer's shared...
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    Go Widescreen or 4:3 LCD?

    I'm looking to buy an LCD monitor, since my good old CRT just died. I don't know whether I want a widescreen or 4:3 monitor though - what do you think is better? I'm looking at this widescreen at Staples; does anyone know if it's a good monitor for gaming? V7 Series 19" Widescreen LCD...
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    Windows x64 lsass.exe errors

    Randomly, lsass keeps error, and then a message window pops up and says my computer will reboot in 60 seconds. This sounds like sasser, but it isn't. I am sure it doesnt' affect x64 XP, considering it is based on 2003 SP1 code, which patched that flaw. I am running nod32, and scanned my computer...
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    Random system unstability

    First of all my updated specs. DFI Lanparty nForce 4 Ultra-D AMD 64 3200+ @ 2.5Ghz Corsair XMS Twinx 2x512MB Seagate 7200.9 250GB HD Nvidia 6800 Ok, my computer was working fine and dandy, but now it has some strange issues. Lately Battlefield 2 has been crashing, and causing my...
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    Mixing ram modules in a 865PE

    My new AMD machine didn't like having two separate TWINX Corsair ram modules, because they were different revisions. Each revision was in its own channel, (4x512) but it still created stability issues. If I recall correctly, Intel boards seemed more forgiving. Was this just a fluke on my part...
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    Logitech G7, does it still have the Icemat issue?

    I just got a logitech G7, which happens to be a very good mouse. My old cloth mousepad for some reason doesn't work well with the G7, so I am just using my desk. I was thinking about getting an Icemat, but I heard there were issues with the G7 and the Icemat. Do these still exist? I know the G5...
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    NBColympics.com high res with only Intel Viiv and Centrino!

    I would like to see videos from NBC Olympicsall in high res, but it requires 'Intel VIIV or Intel Centrino'. Anyone know how to trick this? Click here for the image of 'the button'
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    Is it possible to set a higher resolution desktop, but make it look like a smaller one?

    I want to increase my desktop resolution to something above 1024x768, but I want things to look just as 'big' as 1024x768. The reason for this is, cleartype looks better at higher resolutions, and I like cleartype. At lower resolutions it is kinda blury, even after tweaks. Was just wondering if...
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    Do you use a front intake cooling fan?

    Curious if you guys use a front intake fan. I do personally, but I wonder how much it really helps. I could move it to the back of my case and have two outlet fans. Reason I ask is I've been reading.... http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/silentpc_cooling.html Look at # 7 and read that AMD...
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    Thinking about refurbished speakers.

    I am thinking about getting some refurbished speakers, particularly Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 from newegg. These speakers are expensive, I'd like any discount I can get. My old speakers, somehow my wires got cut, definitely makes me angry, but my speakers were pretty crappy. Just wondering your...
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    Does anyone actually use x64?

    I recently converted, I like it just as much as 32bit if not more. The only annoyance I guess would be the driver and application support. 64bit Farcry and 7zip Intelipoint and Intelitype are about the only 64bit apps I have. I have a lot of 32bit of course.
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    Can you use an Xbox 360 controller on CoD2 for PC?

    I just started using a 360 controller with the PC and it works well with battlefront 2 :P However, I'm attempting to use it on CoD2 and it seems to not work. Is there a way around this, or does CoD 2 simply not support it? CoD2 doesn't seem to detect it. And yes, I have the drivers properly...
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    Asus P4P800 Deluxe saying system failed cpu test, video card causing it!

    Ok, I have a P4P800 Deluxe, and a 6600GT AGP card. I take it out, because I notice I see artifacts because of overheating, so I clean the heatsink on it, free it from dust. I also clean the old thermal goo out with 70% Isopropyl alcohol. I apply Antec's Silver compound, and put it all back...
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    Belkin Pre-N router and Google Talk Voice Quality

    A friend has a Belkin Pre-N router, on both wired and wireless clients, Google Talk Voice and Windows Live Messenger Voice both sound weird. The audio can be clear, and it cuts in and out, the voice will be choppy like. Every 1.5 seconds or so it will cut off a word. Directly connected to the...
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    Obtaining a MicroATX 845 Chipset motherboard

    I can't seem to find a replacement motherboard with the 845 chipset. Intel Desktop Board D845GVSRL Seabreeze motherboard is what I am trying to replace. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Using a SMC2804WBR as a wireless access point.

    Is it possible to use my older SMC2804WBR as a wireless access point. I am using my MN-700 as a wireless access point, but in the firmware it allowed me to set it that way. I want all wireless clients on the access point to get their IP address from the router itself, and not the access point...
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    Motherboard question.

    Is the Gigabyte GA-K8N Ultra-9 a decent motherboard? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813128283 I will be gaming, general useage, some video encoding with it. I am making the switch to AMD (I should change my name to AMDman, but Intel can be intel like intelligence). You...
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    How do you backup files to your iPod?

    Are there hacks out there that turn the iPod into an external drive of sorts? I am googling for the easiest way to backup files to an iPod. I was wondering if someone in the anandtech community had done so.
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    Networking video cartoon.

    Does anyone here have a link handy of the cartoon video that explains network/the internet. With the routers and 'ping of death' in it? I wanted to show it to a friend, but I can't figure out where to get it at, been googling though. Thanks!
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    Running a VPN

    I've been trying out OpenVPN, the problem is when I last used it, it didn't require this .pem file, only a key.txt and it worked quite well. Well now it needs some .pem file, to which I cannot figure out where to get or make one. I'm quite tired, perhaps that is why, but what software do you...
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    File names sort backwards by default

    How exactly can I get windows to by default sort my files from A-z and 1-9. It does it opposite right now, kinda weird cause my friends notice it on their computers too. In my main my music folder, the folders sort properly, but if I open a folder, like The Incredibles soundtrack, and look...