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    FASTEST, Longest Range and most reliable wireless router?

    I've bought linksys for years but they seem to have problems on DHCP connections(not offering DHCP but when the router is connected to a DHCP source such as cable modem) - often requiring a reset. I tried netgear but the range was wretched. I want to upgrade to an n router but I want something...
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    Any new LARGE (30+") Computer screens coming soon?

    Hello, I currently have a Dell 30" - it is very nice but I'd like something even better. I realize you can use TV's as widescreens but they don't really perform as well as monitors designed for computers when they are on computers. So this is strictly a question about computer screens...
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    Requesting help finding a Q9550

    Hello, While I'm sure plenty of you would recommend another processor, I'm still going to ask for help finding a Q9550. If you happen to find a place that actually has them in stock -not backordered or preorder please let me know. I heard a rumor that one major company may be getting them...
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    Anyone here using a X3360?

    If you are actually using one - can you tell me what motherboard you are using it on? What type of memory? Thanks
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    Anyone here have a GA-X48T-DQ6 and a Ninja CPU cooler

    I was thinking about getting this motherboard but want to make sure the Ninja will clear any onboard items that are sometimes close to the CPU socket. Thanks
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    Trying to OC D975xbx mb with e6700

    Hello, I've never over clocked a motherboard/CPU before so I'm starting from ground zero. I installed the latest intel desktop control center I could find for my motherboard IDCC_2.1.0009.exe. It says "an unexpected error occurred during initialization" when I try to open it even on...
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    Any downside to running a Xeon processor?

    Hello, I couldn't find the q9 cpu I wanted in stock any where so I was looking at the X3 instead. Any downside to running the Xeon counterpart? Any special memory requirements? I was thinking about getting a Gigabyte GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard motherboard if it matters - I'll be using it...
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    Opinions on Windows XP 64

    Anyone here running Windows 64? I've tried Vista - even on the newest hardware with tons of memory, fast processors, great video cards - it is much slower than XP - you won't be able to convince me otherwise so this is a thread about Windows XP 64 not Vista - please don't bother trying to get...
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    Next Creative Labs Sound Card?

    Hello, I'm about to build a new system and I've typcially put in Creative Labs sound cards and I've been happy. I have the X-FI now with no issues but I figured I'd go PCI Express on my next system however as far as I know there current PCIE card isn't really a top of the line card...
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    Any news on the R700

    I would have expected to see some info by now but so far squat.
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    P45 vs. x48

    I've seen a few people mention they will wait for the P45 chipset. Can someone please tell me what that offers over the x48? Thanks
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    Anyone have a MSI NX8800GT 512M OC?

    Hello, I'm thinking about getting a MSI NX8800GT 512M OC but I want to make sure it will fit my case. I can't find the dimensions online. Thanks
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    Two E3110's on the same board w/ PCIE 2.0?

    Hello, Are there any good boards that I can put two of these on? I'd like to have a least one PCI E 2.0 video card - the more slots the better though as I might want to put two video cards and I'm sure they'll take up a lot of space. I'm considering the Q9550 - but this might be a better...
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    Any quiet cooling solutions for the 3870X2?

    Hello, Has anyone seen any quiet cooling solutions for the 3870x2? I've seen some really nice passive cooling solutions for the 3870 but haven't seen much in that effort on the 3870x2. I figure they could modify one of the passive solutions for a dual GPU unit and add a quiet fan to it and...
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    Why is the qx9650 extreme and the Q9550 not?

    Hello, I'm getting ready to build a new system and I thought I'd find out why the different nomenclature for the two CPUs. Thanks.
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    Which direction should the fans face?

    I guess I never really thought about it before but I'm building a new system and figure I might as well ask what is the proper direction? I've always had the fan in the front blowing in towards the center of the case and the one in the back blowing out.
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    Any new info on the release date for the Q9550?

    I realize Intel has been moving the date around but I was wondering if they had a new official date or they just saying Q1?
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    A DEEP mid tower monochrome case w/removable drive cages?

    Hello, I was thinking about buying another Compucase LX-6A19 - I love the amount of bays you have for hard drives - I typcally put in two optical, one floppy, and at least three hard drives. I like the fact that you can easily remove the entire hard drive bays as well. The only issue I...
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    Good cheap video card with HDMI output

    I see a lot of cards that say HDMI support but I don't see HDMI connectors on them - do they come with DVI to HDMI converters? I've read a few posts about the converters not working as well as they'd hope. Any suggestions? I'm not using it for gaming but I might be using it for movies -...
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    Dual socket motherboard with E6850 processor?

    Hello, Can I get a motherboard like the new intel skulltrail and use a standard E6850 or do I have to get a special chip that supports more than one processor? I know in the past you typically had to buy xeon chips to have more than one CPU on the motherboard but I don't know if that is...
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    Benchmarking Nero Vision and Xilisoft Video Converter

    Hello, I may be very alone in the desire to see some benchmarks or maybe I'm not but if anyone else has seen benchmarks comparing a Core 2 3ghz and a Core 2 Quad core on Nero Vision and Xilisoft video converter please let me know. I have a Core 2 2.6 ghz processor now and it does much...
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    R680 - benchmarks on games?

    Anyone seen any game benchmarks for this card yet? I know there are some 3d benchmarks but I'm curious how it competes with the 8800 under real game apps. Thanks
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    Best place for current benchmarks?

    Hello, I'm looking for a good current benchmark page. I used to go to Tom's hardware till I found out how inaccurate their numbers often are. I'd like something like Tom's VGA guide but I'd like it to be current and accurate. Ideally I'd see benchmarks for games like FEAR or other more...
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    Latest Intel Chipset roadmap?

    Hello, I'll probably be building a new system soon and I'd like to know if there is anything planned soon after the x38 chipset? Thanks
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    Something messed up my video card for gaming

    Hello, I have an x1900 that was working great on Windows XP SP2 until something changed recently but I'm not sure as I install a lot of software on a regular basis but don't check games every day. My PC is a Core 2 6700, 2 gigs of RAM, x1900 video 512mb, XFi Sound card, over 100gig free of...
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    Adding a side fan to a case with no side vent?

    Hello, I have a front fan and a rear fan on my case. The case has no side vent. I have 4 SAS controllers and a video card on that motherboard. The SAS controllers run very warm. I'm thinking I should probably get more airflow to them but there is no side vent. The cards are probably...
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    Split screen software - wide screen

    One of my aquaintences bought a 30" screen but wants to split his in half - like two monitors - I thought I read something about software for that but now I can't find anything. It is using a mid grade ATI card if that has any bearing on the topic. Thanks
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    My 30" Dell is too small

    I love my 30" dell but wouldn't mind having something larger. I want a real CPU screen - not some TV screen that works just OK as a monitor. I want something that really really works well and was designed with PCs in mind first. Any word on any larger PC LCDs coming out soon? I...
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    Any new video cards before Xmas?

    Hello, A long time back I read an article about nVidia coming out with a new video card that should be about double the processing power of their current card. That was a long time ago so I'm wondering if that date has changed, processing power has changed or if there have been no updates...
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    Motherboards with the most slots - Intel Core 2 CPU

    Hello, I'm about to build a new system - would possibly be willing to wait for the new core 2 chips and bearlake. I need to build a backup server and want to put at least 4 scsi controllers on board - I don't care if they are PCI or PCI e. I would prefer they were all the same type...
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    Potential Virus - first CPU maxed all the time- Bios Virus?

    Hello, I have a core 2 processor 6700, the first CPU is almost always at about 100% even when first booting. I couldn't figure out what caused it, I tried killing off just about every process and service possible and it still was maxed out. I reformatted the drive when I reinstalled...
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    PCI E 2.0 motherboard

    Howdy, I've lost track of what is coming out when. I'm thinking about building another PC this year - I built a nice one last year but I could use a second PC and one that is a tad faster for video editing so I'm going quad since my apps handle multithreading quite nicely. Frankly I've...
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    Are there any websites with benchmarks for PDAPhone CPUs?

    This may sound strange but a very common topic on various pda phone web sites is how does such and such a processor compare to that processor. There are plenty of websites with this sort of information for PC processors but as PDA phones become more common, I think this question is going to...
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    Can't drag thing to move them without Vista crashing

    I have no idea if it is something unique but to they sony laptops - but running Vista 32 bit business edition when MOVING files it crashes. If I try to move a folder from one location to another it crashes. It doesn't blue screen just closes and starts everything. I noticed it when I tried...
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    Best HIGH speed wireless with best distance?

    Hello, I'm trying to set up wireless G for someone with a large house, with lots of walls/rooms. The Linksys WRT54GX4 SRX SUCKS. One minute the signal is strong then it is week, it disconnects even if you are right next to it during a large transfer. We downloaded the latest firmware...
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    Having an issue connecting client using RPC over HTTPS on Vista - think it might be a certificate issue.

    Hello, I have an exchange 2003 server SP2 running on Windows Server 2003. Normally to receive e-mail using RPC over HTTPs, we would download the certificate by going to www. widgets.com\certsrv and download the DER certificate and then you configure your profile. I am setting up a 2007...
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    Hidden files for one folder the rest visable - Vista?

    Hello, In general I want to show hidden files and folders for everything except for my desktop. How do I make this change please? When I make the change it seems to trickle back in either direction.
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    Preview JPG folders in Vista

    Hello, I am running Vista 64 ultimate, I have office 2007 installed. WHen I browse a folder with JPGs I just see icons- not previews. I noticed this when I went to change my background. Any way to correct this? I tried changing JPGs to open with various programs but I don't see previews.
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    Set priority on the network adapter in Vista?

    In Windows XP you would go to network properties, Tools advanced and set the priority there. How do I do it in Vista? Thanks
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    Dynamic Drives from XP - want to use for Vista without reformatting - I want to keep the data

    I have an data drive and a games hard drive that are currently set for dynamic on my Windows XP SP2 system. I'd like to use them in my Vista system without reformatting or destroying the data on those drives. Is there a way to migrate them in place without copying all the data to a new hard...