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    HELP! WordPad crashed, lost my file

    Hey guys I was typing as essay for school just now using wordpad, and i also had my documents window open. I went to open "my music" folder in my documents but it froze, so i ctrl+alt+del and ended My documents as a task. I got some sort of error message which i just clicked away and surely My...
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    Anyone else not care about computers anymore??

    Its really strange in the past few months over the summer, ive been having a great social life, also been playing tennis more competetively lately and all of a sudden i realized that i lost all interest in computer technology. I used to be excited about upcoming bleeding edge hardware, but now...
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    19"inch ws w/HDCP support

    Was browsing around and found this- http://us.lge.com/products/model/detail...%20monitors_wide%20screen_L194WT.jhtml Didnt think any 19" ws w/HDCP were out yet? or any 19" for that matter. Its a TN but still interesting...Nicest looking, all around featured 19inch ws ive ever seen.
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    PSP lcd specs

    I was playing virtua tennis:world tour on my psp today and the though just popped into my head of what kind of lcd this little thing uses? I dont notice ghosting in fast pace games, the only i have is burnout but that has blurring thats in the game itself. Anyone have any info? All ive found...
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    eVGA warranty

    Ive had my 7800gs for a while now but i havent yet registered it on eVGA's website. Should i have done that when i first got my card? Or can i just register whenever i want, like when something comes up, if i want to step-up or if my card just dies? thx
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    Tomb Raider: Legend Improved Demo OUT!

    http://files.filefront.com/Tomb+Raider+...Improved+Demo/;5150161;;/fileinfo.html Dling now, ill tell you how it is. See how this stresses your GFX card! Short Description NVIDIA has worked closely with EIDOS and Crystal Dynamics on an improved demo for Tomb Raider: Legend that now has...
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    Any Anandtech tennis players?

    I was just wondering if anybody here at AT played tennis, if so for how long? Type of raquet? Preference of court type? Anything you would like to share about tennis is welcome. I myself have been playing for about 3.5 years, use the Prince Diablo XP midplus with Wilson synthetic gut, and i love...
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    Nvidia AA?

    Im offered 2x,2xQ,4x,8xS in antialiasing settings int he cp. Is this the same as transparency AA settings, multisampling or supersampling? How do i enable supersampling AA in games? do i set 4x in the antialising section, then enable supersampling, or should i just enable none in antialiasing...
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    -$50 MIR on select Viewsonic monitors bundled with any Notebook or PC

    Viewsonic is offering a $50 rebate on both the VA1912wb and VX2025WM with the purchase of any labtop or pc. http://images10.newegg.com/UploadFilesF...iewSonic24-116-381May19Jun3006gc13.pdf Edit:Fixed
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    Do headsets support EAX?

    Been looking at the Gamecom Pro1- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826106070 Not sure about this one, but the LTB headsets and others have built in AC97 and takes the load off ur cpu, however would this support EAX features? Does it really matter?
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    Does the 7800gs KO really exist?

    I was googling up reviews for the 7800gs and i stumbled upon this- http://www.gamepyre.com/hardwared.html?aid=716&p=1 . An eVGA 7800gs KO Superclocked w/ACS3 clocked at 490/1400! This suprised me because it is not listed on eVGA's site at all, nor have i ever heard talk about this card, is this...
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    New power supply

    Antec SP500- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817103937 FSP AX450-PN- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817104954 COOLMAX CP-500T- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817159040 If you havent already guessed my price range is around $50...
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    Should i purchase a SATA 3.0Gb/s or SATA150 HD?

    I have heard that SATA 3.0Gb/s is backwards compatible with SATA150 but ive also heard that there could be problems, as not all SATA150 controller recognize the SATA3.0Gb/s drive. But since there are jumpers on the new 3.0Gb/s drives should that fix this problem? My mobo is this-...
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    DEAD video card installing a NV5! Now need upgrade advice!

    I have 2 dilemas to discuss Dilema #1: My story begins when i bought a NV Silencer 5 rev.2 from svc, anyways i got it in today and followed the precise intructions provided and from this site here- http://www.ocia.net/reviews/nvs52/page1.shtml . Anyways when cleaned the surface and installed...
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    Best 6800ultra cooler?

    I have an EVGA 6800ultra agp and the thing is darn loud! Loudest component in my case by far......so im looking to replace it. Im looking at the NV5 rev.3 or the Accelero X1, i know these wont really drop my temps that much because the 6800u stock cooler is pretty good already, my main concern...
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    Who is buying G.R.A.W upon release?

    The game runs pretty smooth on my system with medium low details. P4 3.33ghz 6800ultra agp (425/1125) 1gb pqi turbo It still looks incredibley good on my 19" 940b though native res. It runs about 23-35fps constantly. The gfx look nice to me but im really looking forward to the new MP...
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    Anyone one heard of this game?

    I was browsing around ign and found this- http://pc.ign.com/objects/782/782339.html GFX look amazing.....and is scheduled for release in europe June 30, 2006, no word on a US release date. Just wondering if anyone has heard of this game? maybe shed some light on it?
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    Mouse DPI question?

    I have had my copperhead for a couple days now and its extremely precise, it feels like a huge jump even from my diamondback plasma. However i was thinking, i barely move my mouse 1cm on full sensitivity in the razer drivers and the pointer glides across my 19" lcd fully. I dont like it that way...
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    Best drivers for a 9700pro?

    My friend has a 9700pro and he wants to gain more fps in games, mainly css. I suggested better drivers and a mild overclock, but im puzzled on which drivers he should dl, will the latest catalyst drivers do him any good? are there any incompatibility issues? Also what about the omega drivers?
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    Razer Copperhead(tempest blue)-$53.99

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826153105 Hot or Not? Just ordered one, i think this will replace my diamondback nicely.
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    Advice wanted on a new mid tower chassis?

    Right now I own a aerocool aeroengine case but the thing is dam LOUD!!!! I was basically just going on looks when i first bought my rig thinking i could put up with the noise. Im in the ballpark of $50-$100, maybe slightly more for a quality case. My rig consists of a P4 at 3.3ghz with stock hsf...
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    HOLY MOLY!!! look at this 19" widescreen

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824163130 Already been posted? this panel looks pretty sweet, especially the price. Panel: Active Matrix, TFT LCD Screen Size: 19" Display Type WXGA Maximum Resolution: 1440x900 Recommended Resolution: 1440x900 Viewing Angle...
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    Whats a good mousepad for the Razer Diamondback?

    I recently sold my MX510 to my friend after only a few months of use, i just didnt like the feel of it. It seems that logitech appeals to the comfort of your palm in their products, which is what drew me. However i tried a copperhead at compusa about a month ago and was amazed at how natural the...
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    Can someone teach me how to overclock an Athlon XP 2400+?

    Can someone provide me a step by step guide or link me to one that is accurate?
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    Whats best 12-pipe card?

    Whats the best of these? x800pro x800gto 6800nu 6800gs (when released)
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    upgrade advice for friend

    My friend wants to upgrade his computer to play the latest games. he basically named cod2 and others. His rig now is pretty weak here: Athlon XP 2400+@ 1.99ghz and only 224mb of ram(which is only pc2100 btw) and onboard video. My first question is if an athlon 2400+ is enough for todays latest...
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    How to get i tunes to stop booting on startup?

    ???? i have version 4.9, not the latest 6.0 or wtv because this came with my motorola ROKR and i fear the latest will have incombatibilty issues.
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    MX1000 not compatible with firefox?

    Ive been reading reviews on this mouse and it seems to be a very solid mouse. I also like the grooves of it more than any other mouse ive ever held(tried at comp usa). But alot of websites have been saying that its not compatible with firefox or at least some buttons on the mice? Is this true or...
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    Magic tune???

    Can someone teach me how this works. I read samsungs tutorial already but it doestn really make sense to me...my monitor is the 940b.
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    Any free Defrag programs?

    I was browsing around the forums but all i could find were threads on defrag utilites you needed to pay for. Are there any that are free?
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    What happend to my card!

    First off my rig: P4 3.2ghz Gigabyte mobo 1.5gb PQI turbo 6800ultra (420/1135) 120gb sata Rosewill 500watt psu Aerocool aeroengine I used to score 5600 in 3dmark05 with official 78.01 drivers but after upgrading to modded drivers XG81.94 I now only score 3841.....but the odd thing is I...
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    What the heck just happend to my firefox?

    I got to access it, as soon as i double click the icon a window pops up asking me what user to logon as and im like wtf? It says default so i click that but it says that user is already acessed and to create a new one. I make another one and i click ok and it starts up, but i guess its logged on...
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    How is AOE 3?

    I had a pre-order for this game a while ago but canceled because i was bored with the demo. But now im thinking of giving it a try(im bored of fps) and want to try a new rts. Not CIV4 ive played the demo its way to complicated for me and i hate turn-based games. Ive heard alot of people say its...
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    Buying a new 19" monitor tmrw or friday!

    I have been looking for a new 19 inch lcd for about 2 months and I think i finally decided on one. The samsung 940B from newegg- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824001066 which seems to have the best price/performance ratio for a 19". My mom said the most she will spend at...
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    Woah look at this 20.1 monitor!

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824112176 -Look at the specs on site it says supports hd1080i and capable of 1080p with an AV cable. For $400 good deal or what? Edit:8ms too!!!
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    MX518 worth the extra 10 bucks?

    Im looking to buy a new mouse. I currently have an 800dpi i-rocks mouse that was free after MIR. Its fast enough for my gaming needs but the ergonomics of the mouse are wierd. It is uncomfortable holding it so i want something that shapes into the grooves of my hands like the MX510 or MX518...
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    Free software to make icons?

    Does anyone know of any free software to create icons. Or anyway to resize pictures to fit?
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    Best modified drivers for 6800ultra?

    Just wondering, I play bf2, CS:S, quake 4 alot as of now, anyone know which drivers would benefit me the most?
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    After benchmarking do you back down to stock speeds???

    I have left mine at its highest stable overclock, maybe backed off a few mhz.
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    New monitor advice?

    Ive been asking around for advice for a new monitor lately. I am going to purchase around christmas time. My price range is $300-350, $350 being max. I am a heavy gamer looking for at least 12ms response time 19" black. Heres what I have been looking at...