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    Dell E1705 (Inspiron) to XPS M1710 Conversion

    I disliked some aspects of the E1705, and loved the XPS M1710 all around, but I did not want to spend the extra $ on it. So, after a little bit of ebaying, and some careful internal work, I present my humble mod. http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5579659][/URL] The LEDs are powered...
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    Worth it to go from MX510 to MX518?

    I currently have an MX510 (800DPI) at 1000Hz, and am wondering if switching to the 1600 DPI MX518 would be worth my time/money. I would not want a G5 or any other mouse as I just dont like the feel as much as the way this line was made. What do you think? Thanks! Dan
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    Computing across 3 monitors with 2 video cards...

    Hey guys, So, I currently have two of these monitors: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824254001 with a single 7900GT. Now, say I would like to have one more of these monitors, I would need another video card, preferably PCI-E since I have an SLI mobo. (I know I cannot run...
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    Computer can take hours to boot...

    A friends computer has lately been taking one hour or more to boot, it will turn on, everything runs, and the monitor is black, there are no mobo beeps, nothing to show any life besides fans spinning and hdd running etc. I have tried the bare minimun boot, to no avail, cleaning out dust, also to...
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    New 7900GT Question: Is my Mem core supposed to read 750MHz?

    Is this normal? I know that for some new cards you multiply th mem by 2 but I wanted to be sure since my old 6600GT read 1000MHz all the time as opposed to 500MHz.
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    7900GT Running without PCIE power?

    So...I get my new 7900GT, plug it in, and use a converter cable to convert two molex 4 pins into one pcie 6 Pin to power my gpu, but every time i try to start my comp up, it powers on for a split second and dies. Now I am using a DFI SLI-DR board and a 550W enermax psu. Then i tried running the...
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    800 dpi versus 1600 dpi etc...? Help!

    So, I recently purchased a Logitech MX510 mouse for really cheap, and was happy to finally have a fairly suitable gaming mouse. Yet a question comes to mind, is it worth it to have a mouse like the MX518 etc that has a dpi of 1600 or above, or will a dpi of 800 be fine for games like CSS and HL2...
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    Quick question about Dual Channel RAM

    Hey there guys, So here is the question. If I have 2 sticks of 512MB DDR400 RAM running in dual channel now, and have a spare stick of 256MB DDR400 lying around, should I forgo the Dual channel and take the 1.3 GB of ram or use the Dual Channel and take 1 GB of RAM? Thanks! Dan
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    Quick question about Dual Channel RAM

    Hey there guys, So here is the question. If I have 2 sticks of 512MB DDR400 RAM running in dual channel now, and have a spare stick of 256MB DDR400 lying around, should I forgo the Dual channel and take the 1.3 GB of ram or use the Dual Channel and take 1 GB of RAM? Thanks! Dan
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    Recommendation for a Fan Controller.

    Hey there again guys, So i have decided against the Sunbeam Chromatic Windmill because all it is is eye candy. I want a controller with functionality, control about 4 or more fans, look good (especially in black, but silver is a second) and possibly have a functional LCD. I want my PC to look...
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    Need opinion on this sweet lookin' fan controller

    So guys, what do you think of this? http://www.xoxide.com/sunbeam-chormatic-windmill-black.html Looks really nice, seems like a nice price. I was looking for something with a nice bright LCD display, so if you guys have one better, lets hear em! Thanks, Dan
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    Centurion 5 window?

    Hi guys, So I bought a coolermaster Centurion 5, and could not be happier, but now I noticed that there is a windowed version. Is it possible to just buy the side of the case with the window on it by itself to put on mine? If so, where on earth could I get one, can't seem to turn up anything...
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    Need some inofrmation from you Programmers and Hardware Engineers out there!

    Hey yall, So I am doing a paper on computer sciences, and I happen to need an invterview (online) about the experiences of people in such jobs. PM me or email me at dme91289@gmail.com if you could be an interviewee. Thanks much! Dan
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    Check out this PSU.

    PSU Looks to be good, with a nice pricetag and some good reviews under its belt. What do you all think or know? Thanks! Dan
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    Acoustic Absorbtion Foam?

    Hey guys, I found this browsing on a case site. http://www.mnpctech.com/SonexWilltec.html It is "acoustic absorbtion foam". So how exactly would this work with ventilation and all? Would it be worth it to purchase some? What do you guys think of it? (I do want to quiet my PC down a bit so...
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    3 Case comparison

    Hey guys, so I want to get one of these 3 cases. I know that the Centurion is great, but I want something that can llok nice at LANs and such as well. Yet above all, I need extreme noise reduction, as the case I have now is horrible with it. I do not necessarily need the built in PSUs. I need...
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    Cheap Aftermarket cooler for a 6600GT?

    Anyone have any suggestions for an inexpensive (I will let you all define inexpensive as you would for yourself) aftermarket colling solution for an XFX 6600GT, I am really looking for quietness here. Thanks guys.
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    New Computer Will not boot........

    Hello. I set up a completely new homebuilt computer and hooked everthing up properly. When I tried to power it on, the fan went for about half a second, and then dies. Out of desperation, I unplugged the 4-pin 12-volt ATX power plug, and now the fan runs and the graphics card runs and...
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    Connecting an Xbox to a VGA monitor?

    Hi, I would like to connect my Xbox (not Xbox 360) to my LCD VGA monitor. How can I do this easily and inexpensively? Thanks for your help!!! Dan
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    HELP! Is my mobo dead?

    Here is the board I recently purchased. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813138248 I plug in the psu, switch it on, and nothing happens, no power. I tried a different psu but still no good. Both of those psus were 20 pin, my board supports 24 pin. Any ideas? Also, When I...
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    Overclocking a laptop, is it possible?

    I have a dell inspiron 8000, is it overclockable (the cpu) or is there just no way since standard bios doesnt have option? Thanks
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    Dell Inspiron 8000 Video card question.

    So i have a inspiron 8000 laptop, old but study. It has an ati rage128pro or something like that in it now, and i can run world of warcraft and some other stuff nicely. But there is another laptop, nearly identical in montherboard to the 8000, the 8200. It has a 64 mb nvidia geforce 4 440 go...
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    X800 GTO vs. 6600GT?

    Ok, so the x800gto has 256mb of vram, 16 pixel pipelines and a core and memory clock nearly the same as the 6600gt, which has 128mb of ram, and 8 pixel pipelines. The GTO is 159 USD, and the 6600gt is 124 USD. Is it worth it to spend that much more for what the gto has? I wonder about it only...
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    Could I get an opinion on this card?

    Can I get some opinions on this card please? It hits my price point spot on, and has all i could want to paly all the most recent games. What do yall think? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127201 Also this card...
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    $130 Card or less

    What $130 or under card would be good for Half life 2, doom3, css, WoW, FEAR, things like that? I need some sugestions hehe! Please feel free to let me know any one, i would love some answers! Thanks for all you help ahead of time! Dan
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    Which of these two cards are better for gaming?

    This one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102602 or Or This One: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102656 Which is better for things like half life 2, doom 3, css, fear and others based on their specs?
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    "P4" PSU suitable for AMD? Plz clarify!

    So look at this case. I would like to purchase it but the power supply says "P4 500W PSU". Now does this mean I cannot use it with an amd or what. I just want to make sure I can before I buy, sorry about the noob-like question, dont deal with powersupplies much. Heres the Link: Case...
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    Is 128mb of Vram ok for gaming now?

    Is 128mb of vram ok for gaming like hl2, doom3, fear, etc? I mean there are lots of 256 and some 512 cards out there, but I dont have the budget for one now, so is 256 really that necessary or will I be ok with 128? I will have good clock speeds and mem spped and pixel pipes etc, but my last...
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    Is this card just crap or a good deal?

    What do you all think of this card? I was plannign on gettting a 6600gt but heard that the x800gto is far better. They are the same price (the 6600gt and this gto) so what would I be better off getting out of these two listed below? I am a gamer but I am on a budget as you can see :)! Links...
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    Mid range card help

    So i am considering getting this card (6600 gt) for my comp, I needed a budget card that would run all my games hls css d3 etc. I dont want to spend much more than $150 but if there is a better card I should be looking at in my price range, please tell me. Heres the card im considering...
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    Using a laptop screen on a desktop comp?

    So I am building a new computer. and am a little strapped for cash to buy that 30 in apple display :) So how can I use my current laptop screen that I love so much with my new computer, my new gfx card will be a 6600gt if that helps any. My laptop is a dell inspiron 8000. Thanks guys, big...