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    APC BACK-UPS RS 15600 VA 230V

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16842101101 I'm in Korea and this is available. Not much else is. Everything in this area is about 60% more expensive than in the US. So I really can't afford to go to a $400+ US model which will be easily $650+ here. My one question is about...
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    Can't Format C

    I'm trying to put a fresh Windows XP install on my friend's computer that he is having issues with. The problem is that no matter what I do, it always boots into windows. Even if I disable HDD as a boot device and put NO DISK in the drive, it will still boot into windows. If I put CDROM as...
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    9800GX2, RPG games, and the CPU

    I have a 9800Gx2 and play mostly online RPGs like neverwinter nights. I have good Ram and a good GPU. But my CPU is just a stock E6700 @ 2.67 Ghz. I have heard that NWN2 (and other online MMORPGs) can be a CPU intensive game and that water effects, big parties, or massed battles versus...
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    Need help with high CPU Temps

    System Specs: Intel E6700 2.66 GHZ Dual Core CPU Zerotherm CF900 Heatsink 1 x XFX 9800GX2 GPU Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L Motherboard 4 GB OCZ DDR2-800 3-3-4 Ram Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Extreme Music Soundcard Zalman ZM-1000HP 1000 watt PSU Samsung 2693HM 25.5" LCD @ 1920x1200 Antec...
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    Will I have Heat problems (9800GX2)

    System Specs: Intel E6700 2.66 GHZ Dual Core CPU (w/ aftermarket copper heat sink and thermal paste) 1 x XFX 9800GX2 GPU Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L Motherboard 4 GB OCZ DDR2 1066 Ram Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Extreme Music Soundcard Zalman ZM-1000HP 1000 watt PSU Samsung 2693HM 25.5"...
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    Need Intel Board for 9800Gx2

    Some intel boards don't seem to handle the PCI-E Express switch on the Gx2 cards well. Or maybe it is because the PCI-E in the P5W DH Deluxe might be 2x8 instead of the required 1x16. I just don't know. What I do know is that mine won't enable multi-GPU on the 9800Gx2 without issues. I...
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    forcing 1x16 PCI-E Bus on P5W DH Deluxe

    I stupidly bought a 9800Gx2 thinking it would work with this motherboard. But the 975x chipset has a 2x8 PCI-E bus with dual GPUs. The 9800Gx2 requires a single 1x16 bus. The 975x chipset sets the bus to 2x8 mode if it detects two GPUs I believe - EVEN IF the two GPUs are on one slot. If...
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    need mobo for 9800Gx2

    Need mobo recommendation for a 9800Gx2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is my system: Intel E6700 2.66 ghz Core2Duo CPU nVidia 9800Gx2 GPU ASUS P5H DW Deluxe Motherboard Zalman ZM1000-HP 1000 wat PSU 4 GB OCZ 1066 DDR2 Ram...
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    9800Gx2 driver problem

    I'm running XP Pro. I just did a clean install. I recently bought a 9800Gx2. This is my first nVidia card. When I install 174.74 my mouse pointer becomes wonky. It no longer displays the hand when over links. And in explorer (and in other times) it frequently displays the arrow +...
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    Which Vista to buy?

    Just got my new DX 10 card and going to play Crysis next week. Thinking it is time to get Vista. My plan is to actually buy it at Yongsan. Which Vista do I want? I want 64 bit. I tend to not do anything fancy with windows. I also don't want to blow 200 bucks + on an OS. Advice...
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    9800Gx2 Upgrade Questions

    I am aware that this card is far from perfect and that most should probvably skip it and wait for the true next gen - whenever that comes. However, I think I might be one of the few for whom this card makes sense. Here is my machine: E6700 Core 2 Duo 2.66 ghz CPU w/ aftermarket copper...
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    Legitimizng XP x64

    My XP x64 is illegal. Is there a way I can just use my credit card to legitimize it? XP 64 is supported in the WGA validation process. But does that mean I can't get one of those advantage kits to make mine legit? Basically, I've got the product activation countdown going on and I'm...
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    ATI x1950XTX Crossfire Problem

    Well, after spending TONS of cash, my computer issues are still not solved. I am sad. Computer: Intel E6700 Core 2 Duo CPU @ 2.66GHz ) w/ copper heat sink + thermal compound) ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Motherboard 2 x HIS 1950XTX GPUs in Crossfire w/ Dongle 150 GB WD Raptor HDD Creative...
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    XP x64 Memory Usage

    I just upgraded to XP x64 and to 4GB from 2GB of Ram. My ram usage is at 80% using IE 7 and watching a video on VLC. Does this make sense? It seems like it has been climbing over the 7 hours I've been on my computer. I'm currently running Utorrent which I heard there might be a memory...
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    Low 3dMark06 scores

    I just got my computer serviced after having many issues. I upgraded to windows XP x64 from 32 bit windows. My setup: ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Intel E6700 CPU @ factory 2.66ghz 2 x HIS ATI 1950XTX in crossfire 4 GB OCZ memory When my computer was bought, 16 months ago, I only had 2 GB...
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    Upgrade to 64-bit XP?

    Computer: ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Intel E6700 2.66 ghz CPU 2 x ATI HIS 1950XTX GPUs in Crossfire Creative Soundblaster X-Fi extreme Music 150 GB WD Raptor HDD 4 GB OCZ Memory I just upgraded to 4 GB of memory from 2 GB because my old memory malfunctioned. I figured that I had might as...
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    Should I replace my Antec P180

    I was having issues with my computer and it is being fixed. While it is in the shop, the point came up that maybe a mid-tower isn't big enough for dual GPUs. However, I only have a single hard drive, a sound card, DVD, CPU, and then 2 1950XTX GPUs - gonna upgrade in 6 months or so...
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    Interlacing Detection

    I use the VLC. I have downloaded GSpot but it only tells me if something is interlaced or progressive occassionally. usually both indicators are blank. I want to know when to use the deinterlace function - and ideally, which type of deinterlacing to use (Bob, blend, linear, etc...)
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    2 x 1950XTX Crossfire - PSU requirements

    I've been having problems with my 1950XTX crossfire setup. Some have suggested that an Enermax 620 watt PSU has een too weak and that if it has dropped any output over its life, I now lack power for the cards. How much power do XTXs take?
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    Can GPUs degrade/get hotter with age

    I've had the following computer for 16 months: Antec P180 Case Enermax 550w PSU Intel E6700 CPU 2 x HIS ATI 1950XTX GPU in Corssfire Soundblaster X-Fi Extreme Music ASUS P5W DH Deluxe For 13 months or so it worked fine. But now it seems to have gone to hell. The temps started...
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    Help using VLC player

    I just got a new 26" LCD widescreen. How do I set the VLC player so that my files are never streched? I run 1920 x 1200 resolution. How do I know what resolution files I download from say torrents are in so that I can make sure I use the right setting? Also, when should I use...
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    Need new Card for ASUS P5W DH Deluxe

    I've been running 2 ATI 1950GTX's in crossfire for the last 16 months. I have a E6700 CPU and a creative X-fi sandwiched between my GPUs. I have an Antec P180 case. I have recently been having trouble with my computer. The tech is currently testing it, but feels that the sound card may...
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    Games/Apps think CPU is slow

    System: 25.5" Samsung 2693HM TFT-TN LCD Widescreen @ 1920 x 1200 resolution 2 x HIS ATI 1950XTX Video Cards in Crossfire Intel E6700 Conroe processor Asus P5W DH Deluxe motherboard Creative X-Fi soundcard 2 GB Memory Windows XP professional Latest ATI CCC drivers I haven't played...
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    LCD TV vs. Monitor

    my friend is buying a PS3 and wants to get a display for it. What are the differences between LCD TVs and Monitors aside from size? For a PS3 do you want a TV or Monitor? Are respnse times, input lag, ghosting, display type (IPS etc....) all issues just as with buying a LCD monitor for a...
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    WarCat 6.10 and Neverwinter Nights 2

    While WarCat 6.10s include optimazation for Neverwinter Nights 2 - can anyone tell me if they include a crossfire profile for the game as well? How can I find that out? I'd like to stop setting CCC AI to advanced to try to force AFR.
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    1950XTX Crossfire vs. 8800GTX

    How much faster is a single nVidia DX10 card than a pair of ATI's best DX9s in current games?
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    Renaming to force Crossfire AFR

    want to rename NWN2's exe: "NWNMain" to force AFR rather than use the Cat AI settings. For some reason, the name is not "NWN2Main.exe" but just "NWN2Main". Do I rename it "fear" or "fear.exe" to force AFR?
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    Crossfire and NWN2

    I dont want to wait for the next CAT drivers update that includes a NWN2 proffile. I want full Crossfire performance now! lol
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    Help Calibrating my CRT

    I got a second-hand 22" HP p1230 Diamondtron CRT. It was manufactured March, 2005. It still has 2 years of HP afterservice on it even. Here is the thing, when I first got my new Creative Inspire 5.1 speakers I put the subwoofer up right beside the CRT (right side) for maybe 20 minutes...
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    DX10 Cards and PSU

    I have a 650w Enermax Liberty PSU and have 1950XTX Crossfire + P5W DH Deluxe Motherboard. I want to upgrade to DX10 cards in maybe 10 months - ideally to twin cards like I have now (not sure if they will call it crossfire). I'll prbably go ATI. Will I need to upgrade the mobo and/or PSU...
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    Omega Drivers and Oblivion

    I have twin 1950XTXs in crossfire. I had problems with standard 6.9s recognizing them and the 6.10 betas didn't seem to allow me to enable crossfire stabily (could be a glicth and I might try reinstalling them if I have too). What did work are the drivers that came with my HIS 1950s on CD...
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    Video Player and Codecs

    What is a good windows media player and codec suite for viewing downloaded TV programs and movies on XP. I am particularly interested in the cleanest and most minimal codec package that will have zero chance of causing conflicts with windows and other drivers or crashing my PC. I was using...
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    X-Fi Speaker Set Up

    When I install X-FI and use the speaker set-up wizard there is a 5.1 channel option for analog connections. However, when I connect via digital using optical cable and there special digital connector thingie then the set-up wizard only lsists something called "2/2.1" (not just 2.1 but...
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    ATI 6.10 Released?

    I thought it was for today
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    Boot Hang-Up

    I just got me a brand new computer. I really suck with computers, but I like playing games ;-) I have Windows XP on it - original version, not a copy. I just got the machine and for 2 days it worked well. However, now it constantly freezes during the progress screen part of boot-up (the...
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    How hot is too hot?

    My new machine has the ASUS Ai program that tells me CPU temp. It seems to steadily climb the longer my machine is on into the low 50s C. Is that too hot? Is that measuring true CPU temp or chassis temp? I have a P-180 case, twin HIS 1950XTX in crossfire, X-Fi card, Liberty 620 watt...
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    New Rig for Newb Computer Owner

    I just had the following "rig" put together: *Specs* -E6700 -P5W DH Deluxe -2 x HIS ATI x1950XTX Crossfire GPU -Creative X-Fi -2GB Hynix DDR2-800 Ram -150 GB W/D S-ATA HDD "Raptor" -2005 manu. HP-P1230 22" Diamontron CRT -Logitech G5 Mouse -Logitch G15 Keyboard -Enermax...
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    Oblivion and x1950XTX Crossfire: Best Drivers

    I'm pretty much a computer noob so any help here would be much appreciated. I just downloaded Oblivion for my new machine and want to know the best drivers to use. According to the computer shop techie the 6.10 Betas recognized my 1950XTXs, but would not ennable crossfire consistently...
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    optimizng 3DMark06 Scores

    The demo does not let me change settings. Do people using the pro version get better scores because they can lower settings like resolution etc...? Can I achieve the same effect by dropping my default and desktop resolution or using my Catalyst Control Center to turn on or off settings...
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    Calibrating my new CRT

    I finally have my new machine and all is going well. My new CRT is a March '05 manufacturing date, sold overstock in early '06, very slightly used HP-P1230 22" Diamondtron CRT. It is really sweet. However, when it shipped they had it on its side for like 6 days. No bumps etc.... but had...