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    dual monitor + full screen video?

    sorry, i should've been more descriptive in my original post. on my computer, if i put a video (whether steaming in my browser or in a desktop media player) into full screen mode, clicking on the other monitor will bring it out of full screen mode regardless of primary monitor vs second...
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    windows 7 tv tuner?

    can anyone recommend a good windows 7, 64 bit compatible tv tuner? I'm not particularly concerned about features, just looking for something cheap + functional.
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    dual monitor + full screen video?

    is there any way to display video in full screen on one monitor while working on the other?
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    computer turns off after a few minutes

    just tried with an old gpu, same problem
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    computer turns off after a few minutes

    please help me troubleshoot this. i got a new case and transfered all my components to it. afterwards, my computer turns off after about 5 minutes of use. i transfered everything back to the old case, yet the problem persists. i assume this is due to over heating? but all my fans (psu...
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    how to integrate PS3 with pc hardware

    more noobness: is there some sort of device i could buy that would allow me to plug in multiple inputs and multiple outputs and then switch between them? like, i would input from my pc and from the ps3 (possibly via RCA to 3.5mm adapter) and output to pc speakers and headphones? thanks
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    how to integrate PS3 with pc hardware

    awesome, thank you i assume sswingle meant that i should convert RCA to PC then plug in to 2.1s? (as absolution recommends)
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    how to integrate PS3 with pc hardware

    so, i'm looking to buy a PS3 but don't own a tv, seems like i should be able to utilize my 24" BenQ (which has hdmi input). But how do i get audio from the PS3? should i buy some sort of receiver, that can output to my 2.1 pc speakers? (i know nothing about a/v receivers, but i assume such...
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    SONY MDR-NC60 $69.99

    anyone of experience buying re-certified items on ecost? *the 'quantities left' fluctuate in such a sketchy manner, was 2 yesterday, now its 7
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    SONY MDR-NC60 $69.99

    any thoughts on this? is it a hot deal or a big risk?
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    SONY MDR-NC60 $69.99

    http://www.ecost.com/Detail.aspx?edp=38547781 almost 50% off amazon however, many reviewers on amazon reported an obnoxious buzzing noise defect, is it more or less likely this defect is present in refurbished models?
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    which 24in lcd?

    why not g2400wd?
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    which 24in lcd?

    i'm considering upgrading from my dell 2005fpw to a 24 inch. i'm willing to spend up to 400, maybe a little more if need be, but i would prefer to spend less if possible. i know very little about lcds and could use some advice. i'm considering the following options: 1. dell E248WFP = $319...
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    radeon hd4850 fan speed?

    could someone please post a guide on how to increase to 40?
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    radeon hd4850 fan speed?

    is it necessary/recommended to manually increase the fan speed for my new hd4850? (i have no plans to OC...) thank you
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    please help!!!!

    swapping out mobo fixed the problem. don't know if old one was faulty or just incompatible (new one is made by intel, don't remember model number). gonna return the old one to newegg, less 15%, its well worth losing $20 for this experience to be over. thanks for the help guys
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    please help!!!!

    so, in all likelihood, there is some mobo issue. either my mobo is underpowered (it has an 8 pin/4 pin aux connector, i have the 4 pin plugged in, but i've read that 8 pin is neccessary for stability) it is incompatible with my ram or the ram slots are damaged or something else on it is...
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    please help!!!!

    i have 2 sets of 2x2gb ram. i have tried each of the 4 sticks individually, in all 4 slots. how do i set to boot in slow mode? thank yuo
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    please help!!!!

    i have tried that exact procedure, except when the "press any key to boot from cd..." message appears, i push a key, and the system resets
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    please help!!!!

    how do i do a clean install when i can't boot? should i put the old one in and then do a clean install? and then put this one in?
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    please help!!!!

    i didn't, but i configured the bios to boot from the disk, so i could try to when the "hit any key to boot from disk..." message appears, i hit a key, and the system resets maybe i should try a different mobo? could it be a power issue (my psu is a 1.5 year old 430 watt antec truepower)?
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    please help!!!!

    update: if i wait about 5 mins at the first screen, it will continue. i can enter bios or attempt to boot windows. if i enter bios, bios will load and i can modify them, although the bios screen is EXTREMELY laggy. if i boot windows, eventually the windows boot screen will come up...
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    Help Please

    update: if i wait about 5 mins at the first screen, it will continue. i can enter bios or attempt to boot windows. if i enter bios, bios will load and i can modify them, although the bios screen is EXTREMELY laggy. if i boot windows, eventually the windows boot screen will come up...
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    Help Please

    i'll try that, thanks
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    Help Please

    the issue is that my system freezes while trying to load the bios, making adjustments from the bios is not an option
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    Help Please

    sorry, means that it had no change. could you instruct me on how to up vdimm?
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    Help Please

    booting without hd and cdrom drive plugged in was inconsequential
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    Help Please

    "what voltage does your memory modules require" not sure how to get this information
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    Help Please

    i'm optimistic that reseting cmos fixed it, it seems to be doing stuff now not sure though computer showed a couple of random screens, but ended up back frozen on black screen. i reset it, now i'm back to frozen on original screen
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    Help Please

    no beep codes, cmos?
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    Help Please

    i have 4 2gb sticks. started wtih 2 muskin, got 2 ocz. i have tried one at a time in all 4 different slots. no combination works.
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    Help Please

    OS is installed, but doesn't matter, doesn't get to bios, added image of screen where it freezes: http://img507.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1208lk3.jpg
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    please help!!!!

    I just installed my new P5Q motherboard (p45 chipset), intel 8400, radeon 4500, and 4gigs of ram. On boot, the computer gets stuck at the bios loading screen (the screen where it tells me my processor speed and amount of ram as the bios launch). I have tried with the 4 gigs of mushkin ram...
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    Help Please

    I just installed my new P5Q motherboard (p45 chipset), intel 8400, radeon 4500, and 4gigs of ram. On boot, the computer gets stuck at the bios loading screen. I have tried with the 4 gigs of mushkin ram i originally ordered and with 4 gigs of ocz, 800 mhz, pc6400, that i just picked up...
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    upgrading my gaming rig

    went with this one based on customer reviews http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813131295 total was $587 after rebates including overnight shipping much better then the originally anticipated $800 thanks, again
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    upgrading my gaming rig

    thanks for the help everyone :) i'm going with e8400: $189 mushkin 2 x 2g: $65 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820146731 HD4850: $192 and some p45, which one should i get? is this one ok? :$99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813130181 total = ~$545, not...
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    upgrading my gaming rig

    turns out my current PSU is a Antec true power trio 430W should i upgrade for the HD4850 (no plans to overclock)
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    upgrading my gaming rig

    so, i'm thinking cpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115037 $190 mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128077 $65 ram $80 = $335 so, i have plenty of budget left for GPUs what should i look at? i'm not willing to waste money on a GPU, but...
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    upgrading my gaming rig

    also, any input on the two cpus? things appear a little cheaper then i expected, i don't mind spending the extra $80, is it worth it?
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    upgrading my gaming rig

    I believe its an antec truepower, but i'll verify when i get home I don't plan on overclocking or using more than one graphics card. any particular reason they balk? (other then lack of overclocking/sli abilities)