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    X25-M G2 Model Question

    I found a X25-M G2 on NCIX selling for $300: http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=41...ufacture=Intel And at Newegg for $235: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16820167016 The model number for both are different (space added for easier reading): Newegg: SSDSA2 M0 80 G2 NCIX...
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    Keep Aero enabled during 3D acceleration in Vista

    Is there a way to force Aero to stay on when there is an application that uses 3D acceleration in fullscreen? (eg. games)
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    Vista x64 File Transfer Problem

    Everytime I copy/move large files (usually folders with multiple 200mb to 350mb) either locally or over the network, the file gets copy/move for about 1-2min and it completely stops and halts. When I transfer over network and look at the network utlization graph, I can see the utilization...
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    Deciding between Q9550 or Q6600

    Currently thinking about upgrading to replace my 3 year old X2 4200+ with 1GB of ram; which is pretty adequate for what I do at the moment, but I feel it's time for a change. I plan to do some light overclocking with a decent HSF, but not anything hardcore. I've narrowed down my choice to...
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    C++ code in C

    Note: I'm not too good with programming... but learning :( I have a code that has been written by someone else in C++ using Visual C++ that I need to integrate with C code (compiling in Cygwin). I tried bluntly by just doing #include and it gave me an error due to parsing (think it doesn't...
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    Computer Doesn't Turn On

    My main computer (about 3 years old) doesn't turn on from a cold boot till I turn off the PSU first, wait about 10s, and turn on the PSU. Is there something wrong with the PSU (maybe it's dying)?
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    Audio for Home Theater

    I'm planning to buy a new TV (Samsung LNT5687) for my semi-home theater system, but I have no clue on regarding what speaker system I should buy. Due to my budget, I can't go all out and buy speakers separately so I thought of three options: 1. Buy Home Theater In A Box kit. 2. Buy a...
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    Gears of War Co-op LAN

    Just wondering is it possible to play GOW co-op on LAN with one copy of the game?
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    Remote Desktop Issue

    I have three computers that I'd like to control using remote desktop; however, I can't seem to connect to any of them through the computer name. For example, I have the following: Name: IP Computer1: 192.168.1.101 Computer2: 192.168.1.102 Computer3: 192.168.1.103 If I type Computer1 as...
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    Artifact Issue

    I have a ATI 9800 AIW (old) for my second computer which I bought since the launch, and it has been running fine till yesterday. During the boot/post, I noticed a weird and serious artifacts on screen, and after jiggling the card and fan around for few minutes it's fine again. Don't think its...
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    C++: Extracting a digit from integer.

    Let's say I have an interger, 12345. Is there a way to extract 5 from 12345?
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    Overclocking Woes

    I seem to have trouble hitting past 2.4Ghz... Following the guide on the forum, I used these settings: HTT: 219 Divider: 1:2 (x0.5) CPU Volt: 1.4v DDR Volt: 2.9v Multiplier: x11 HyperTransport: x4 My hardware is A8N-SLI, Corsair XMS TWINX1024-3200XL DDR400, and XP-90 w/ Panaflo...
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    A8N-SLI SATA Locked?

    Been trying to find answer whether the A8N-SLI has fsb/htt locked or not for SATA. So far with mixed results. Can someone tell me if it does or not? Don't want to corrupt data while oc'ing. :confused:
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    Opinion on upgrading.

    Like to get some opinion on which upgrading path would be better. Currently I have single BFG 6800 Ultra OC on A8N-SLI. I'm currently thinking whether I should get a ATI Radeon 1900XT and replace the 6800, or get another 6800 Ultra and SLI it. Which option is better? Based on the cost it...