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    Samsung ATIV Book 9 plus thoughts?

    Anyone have personal experience with this laptop or suggestions for similar models to consider? Not sure where to look for reliable, unbiased reviews. I've played with it at a local store and was very impressed with the size, weight and "feel" (conveys a great sense of build quality). *...
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    Quick help please (please!) - installing i7 CPU

    This is only the second time I've installed a cpu and the last time it was a conroe. I don't remember the details, I just remember it took a scary amount of pressure to close the load plate but it all worked out. I just put the cpu in now and I'm scared all over again. I'm 100% sure its...
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    i7 920 D0 - Where to Buy?

    Dropped my my local microcenter a few days ago, everything they've got is C0 - I was sort of hoping the sale earlier this month cleared out the old inventory. Turns out, it did, but they've already got a huge new shipment in and they're not the new stepping. Tank guys is sold out.. I've...
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    Any general advice on selling multiple components?

    Hope this is OK to post here - evidently there's no where in the Merchandise and Shopping forums where this sort of question is allowed. Does anyone have advice on how to sell parts from an old rig after upgrading? I have a case/mobo/cpu/ram/psu combination - basically a whole core system...
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    Anyone seen a good round up lately of X58 boards?

    This is really my main site for tech news and reviews but I'm looking to move up to i7 soon. The last time I looked into this I was thinking of the p6t deluxe, but it's been a couple of months now and I wonder if there aren't more options. I'd be very grateful if anyone has seen a recent (and...
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    Modding Cases (Aesthetic) - Any resources?

    Can anyone recommend any good resources on modifying cases? I'm thinking of doing some mostly aesthetic work, probably starting with modding a side panel to add a window, and maybe some etching or painting. Total, complete noob at this but willing to learn. I've googled it, of course, but its...
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    Still possible to get W7 beta?

    The wikipedia article states, interestingly: "Users can still download Windows 7 via the Microsoft Connect program" I tried signing up for Microsoft Connect but from that point couldn't see any way to get Windows 7 beta. Anyone know how this would work, or if there's another way? Thanks!
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    Mobo advice for a new i7 system?

    I'm getting closer and closer to pulling the trigger on a new i7 system, but I'd really appreciate any input, especially on the mobo! CURRENT SETUP CPU: Intel C2D E6600 MB: Asus P5W-DH ram: 2 GB DDR2 667mhz HD: 140 GB Raptor / 230 GB storage drive gpu: EVGA GTX 280 SC...
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    ThermalT Spedo Full Tower Case questions ..

    I've been looking for awhile to upgrade my case to something larger, cooler, sharper looking and with cable management options. The Antec 1200 sold me on features and feedback but the vanity/aesthetics factor wasn't quite enough for me. For some reason I really love the look of the three...
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    Disturbing internet meme

    Not sure if this is the right forum for this or not, but I just saw the following meme posted by a friend on Facebook and it ticked me off enough that I had to vent about it somewhere. (Also, when did Facebook become meme central?). The meme appears to be one of the games where you make up...
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    Antec 900/1200 deals at Microcenter (BM)

    Not sure that this is really hot but I think this is a great deal, especially if you want the Nine Hundred and are OK with not getting the new features of the 902: The Twelve Hundred is going for $129.99 (Newegg price $170 with FS) http://www.microcenter.com/sin...tml?product_id=0288150...
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    Replacing mobo, cpu, case and memory

    This is with Windows XP. I'm keeping my fingers crossed here, because I'm doing this for a friend and he's irrationally loathe to reinstall his system, even after I've talked him into basically rebuilding his computer from scratch. In essence my plan is to build a new computer minus a hard...
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    Types of AA - CSAA vs MSAA vs 16xQ CSAA

    Sorry if this has been answered before, I've tried wikipedia to begin with then moved to google then moved to a forum search and couldn't find much.. I just got a GTX 280 and my old rig has new life :) I'm playing Left 4 Dead and feel like I can probably push higher than the 2x I was doing with...
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    Have Windows XP - should I upgrade?

    I have a self built Conroe based rig that I use primarily for gaming. It's aged quite a bit and while it still plays games fine (just got a GTX 280), I'm starting to plan out an overhaul. At some point soon I'll move to an i7 system. I'm trying to figure out if there's any benefit to...
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    Best time to buy?

    About 2 1/2 years ago I built my first system, and I'm starting to get the itch to overhaul it. When I've thought it over more I'll post my plans here and beg for advice :) but I thought I'd ask if anyone is aware of any big post-New Year price drops in the hardware department? I know that...
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    Moving to HD/1080p

    I jumped the gun on the holiday season and bought a 1080p LCD set a couple of days ago. I'm pretty excited since my current set up is a TiVo and a ~24" CRT. However, now that I have a nice display, I want to beef up the rest of my set up too. I don't plan on doing anything with the sound...
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    Can I snoop on my own wireless network?

    My old wireless router died last night, which is a shame since its less than a year old and had great power. Everything reported as fine, except that no internet was being passed on either via wired or wireless. Resetting didn't help. So its in the trash heap. I had a spare which I set up...
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    Moderating comments on DailyTech..

    Just curious how you moderate comments on DailyTech, if this is the right place to ask. I know you can't moderate a topic that you've commented on, but I've never seen any moderation options at all. Is this just because I haven't posted enough comments? I've probably made a dozen or so over...
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    Watts, Amps and Volts: anyone got Electricity 101 knowledge?

    I've got two laptop power adapters and I'm wondering if they are interchangable. One is 19.5V and 3.33 amps (so, 65 watts?). The other is also 19.5V and 4.62A (so, 90 watts). They've both got the same Dell-brand plug. I know my current laptop works with the 65W adapter, can anyone guess if...
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    Interchangability of Dell Laptop charging cords

    I just got a new Dell XPS M1330 and am pretty pleased with it so far. It's replacing an ancient Inspiron, and I notice that the power bricks have the same plug. Does anyone know if it's safe for me to use the Inspiron power bricks to charge the XPS? I feel stupid for not being able to...
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    Missing \Windows\System32\Config\System

    I started up my laptop this morning after the Dell bios screen flashed, I got a black screen. "\Windows\System32\Config\System is missing or corrupt." It then suggests that I can use my original boot CD, run the Repair Console, and fix the problem that way. This is Windows XP Pro and I...
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    Overlocking the 8800GTS -- tips?

    I just got EVGA's factory overlocked 8800GTS, running at core 576mhz. I know its overclocked already, but is it safe for me to push it further? And if so, how far? Just a few minutes ago I installed ATITool and ran the "Find Max Core" option. It slowly marched up to 693.00 MHz without any...
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    Another "please advise" plea: 24" gaming LCD

    I know questions like this have been asked before but I promise I've done my research, in this forum at least. And it seems like there are some serious experts here. I'm looking to get a 1920x1080, 24" LCD, primarily for gaming, but image quality matters to me too for movies, etc. I was...
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    Transferring XP to a new drive

    I just bought an second hard drive and splurged on a WD Raptor 150gb. It's definitely noticeably faster, substantially faster for file moving/copying and I'm hoping faster in terms of load times, etc. Problem is, my rig currently has everything loaded onto a single 230gb drive, including XP...
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    How to test quality/reliability of internet connection?

    I moved to a new city a couple months ago and have just now had the time to take up online gaming again. I've been having a whole load of disconnects, however, and 'm worried that my new internet connection is sub-par. I plan on calling them about it, but I wanted to find some way to test it...
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    Need some advice on buying a hard drive

    I'm looking to replace my primary drive with something higher-performance, but while I've managed to educate myself a little on most other computer parts, I'm still completely clueless when it comes to hard drives... Anand's May guide reccomended the Samsung SpinPoint HD501LJ 500GB for high...
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    How much extra speed out of better RAM?

    Sorry for such a newbish question, but I am a certified noob ;) Anyone's help is greatly appreciated! I've got an ASUS P5W mobo and an E6600 running XP. Am not currently OCing it although I probably will go back to doing that soon-- I don't have a great heat sink yet, so I don't push it...
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    Network sleuthing -- how to log IP connections? block them?

    I'm currently using a few programs that involve P2P connections, either for file sharing or gaming. Is there any way I can log the IP addresses of the computers that connect to me? i don't want to do this for any malicious reason.. there are a few friends in these networks who I no longer want...
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    Arrrrgh -- "setup.exe is not a valid Win32 application"

    I know this is forum is more about hardware than software, but when I built my computer everyone here was incredibly helpful and brilliant, so I'm giving it a shot! I recently tried to reinstall my copy of Supreme Commander off the DVD and got the error "Setup.exe is not a valid Win32...
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    Good brick/mortar store for LCD shopping?

    I'm contemplating switching, finally, from my four year old CRT to my first LCD. I have a lot of worries coming from being a gamer and have to lock myself into a single resolution, but I'm obviously also concerned with overall quality. A lot of the guides and posts I've read recommend at least...
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    Dumb question (?): where to get NVidia BIOSs

    I went to the NVidia website, I looked around, I used their search feature, I used google. Where on earth do you go to get official NVidia BIOS updates?? I got the drivers, but I want to make sure the BIOS on the card is up to date as well... Thanks for any help, or to whomever explains how...
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    Office XP -- two installs?

    Sorry if this is just a damn ignorant question, but after finally building my first rig, I've been a little frustrated at not having Office on it. My laptop is what I use for school, but when I'm home I hardly ever touch it. Is there any system in place to stop me from installing my (legal)...
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    More CRT v. LCD issues

    Sorry to put a bunch of questions all into one post, and if anyone knows a good place to research this on my own, I'd be grateful! I currently have a fairly high end rig (E6600, 7950GX2) and am using a 19" CRT (SyncMaster 955DF) -- I can game at 1600x1200 at high FPS, max settings on most...
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    Help! My CRT is broken (magnetism?)

    I've got a 5 year old Samsung SyncMaster 955DF 19" CRT, it's worked without a problem the whole time I've had it. For about a day I had a small crt television that I put on the table next to it, and I didn't notice anything bad until after quite awhile, when I saw a little distortion. I moved...
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    Soundcard recommendation?

    Does anyone have a recommendation for a mid to high range sound card? ($60-$130?) It's for a Conroe system, hopefully on a ASUS p5w-DH mobo. I'm aiming to make it a really great gaming rig, and also something I can watch DVDs on. I'm not an audiophile, though, and am not planning on doing...
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    How to power a 7950GX2?

    Sorry to post yet-another-noob question but I'm working on the plans for a new system and I'm stuck at the PSU phase.. system so far is: Conroe E6600 Asus P5W-DH Deluxe GeForce 7950GX2 2 GB Ram Couple 7200 rpm harddrives, couple optical drives, nothing else super...
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    General PSU question -- excess wattage

    I know this is a noob question, I'm sorry! I'm in the middle of planning a system, and a trusted advisor suggests I get the Fotron 700W PSU. Yes, 700W. His argument: it's only $30 more than the 500W version, and I'll never have to worry about inadequate power. * If I'm only actually...
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    7950 GX2 -- who's to buy, and with conroe?

    I?m a first time builder putting together a Conroe system-- hopefully soon. I?ve picked the E6600 and I?d really like to use a 7950 GX2. I?ve researched this as much as I can but I could really use some help from people who are actually good with this stuff :) 1. Anyone got a link to a...