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    Speed up KvM switching or keep unplugged USB alive?

    I am trying to speed up my KvM's switching. Every time I switch to a new PC windows re-detects the USB devices. The process takes about 3-4 seconds and it is quite annoying. Anyone know if theres anything I can do to improve things? One of the things I was contemplating is finding some way of...
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    UPS and Heat Generation, any that are cooler?

    I have two Belkin 900VA's in need of new batteries. While I was looking around for the serial number, I was reminded of the large amount of heat that they dissipate. These things are HOT, which doesnt help my already hot office during summer days. So I pose this question: are there any UPS...
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    Very slow gigabit network

    Two computers, both using onboard gigabit NICs, one using the nForce 430 chipset and the other the nForce 680. Latest drivers installed. XP Pro on the 430, Vista Ultimate on the 680. When copying files between the two systems, I get about 9-10MB/sec. Using Sisoft Sandra network benchmark I...
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    If I buy Vista Business 64bit...

    If I buy Vista Business 64bit, but dont want to use it as a 64bit OS just yet (due to missing signed drivers and all that), can I install its 32bit version instead? Or would I have to buy the 32bit and 64bit editions of the exact same thing?
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    Can a PCI-E 1x card work in a 16x slot?

    Like on an SLI motherboard, if im only running 1 video card, can the 2nd PCI-E 16x slot be used for non graphics cards such as a TV tuner?
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    In a dual monitor setup with cloning...

    In a dual monitor setup with cloning, can the 2nd monitor run on a different resolution? My primary monitor runs in 1024*1280 (portrait mode). My second runs at 1680*1050. Running on an nvidia video card. Furthermor, the portrait mode on the first monitor gets replicated onto the second...
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    Unsolvable lockup problem

    Short background: problem didnt exist before, appeared after I replaced my dead P4C800 motherboard with a P4P800. Problem: If I run any version of 3dmark (01, 03, 05 or 06) or ATITool (latest version or any version), system immediately freezes. Mouse unresponsive, numlock unresponsive...
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    Testing for artifacts on nvidia cards?

    I am looking for software that will test for artifacts on my nvidia 6800 GT. Previously with my ATI 9800 Pro id run ATI Tray Tools, which could progressively increase the GPU and Mem speed while testing for artifiacts at each step. Can something like this be done with nvidia cards aswell?
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    What is a QUIET 6800GT?

    Im looking for a quiet 6800GT. Still needs to have a fan as I intend to OC it a bit, but I dont want this thing to sound like a jet engine. Currently using a 9800 Pro. Id settle for a HIS X800 XL but those are impossible to find here in canada.
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    Looking to CPU/MB/VID upgrade, need advice

    I am looking to replace the CPU/MB/VID on my current system. I am considering a AMD 3500+ Venice, an Asus MB and a 6800 GT video card. I currently have 2x 512MB Corsair DDR433 2-3-3 Ram that I believe would still be useable in a new system. Is that a correct assumption? What I need is advice...
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    Network browsing problem from hell

    I have two Windows XP Pro machines. PC1 is .2 and PC2 is .3 (router is .1). I can ping both machines fine. I can manually type in \\PC1 or \\PC2 and access each others shared drives fine. I can copy files between the machines fine. However, I cannot browse the network on PC2. Error I get is...
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    Opinions regarding Lacies 20" 16ms LCD ?

    http://www.lacie.com/nl/products/product.htm?id=10035 20" LCD 16ms response time Wide viewing angles 65W consumption (versus 90W for dells) Opinions? Anyone know if any reviews exist yet?