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    Acer P244wb - Changing Analog to Digital driver?

    I just picked up the Acer P244wb from newegg. I got a conversion cable because my video card is DVI and the monitor only has HDMI and VGA. I noticed some blotchyness on some black backgrounds and some thumbnails look really grainy. So I decided to look for the driver. The driver doesn't...
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    Converter Recommendation?

    I just picked up this monitor: Acer P244Wbii Glossy Black 24" 2ms (GTG) HDMI 16:9 Full 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 20000:1 ACM - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824009154 The problem with it is that my video card (EVGA Geforce 8800 GTS) has 2 DVI-I outputs...
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    Vista NTFS - Is there a "best" cluster size for gaming?

    Subject pretty much says it all. I just picked up a pretty nice seagate 500gb hard drive and I hadn't thought about the cluster size. Im looking around and there's nothing really conclusive. I always usually go with the default but I assume for gaming, a bigger cluster size is better...
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    Image Web Page generator?

    I'm looking for a piece of software that takes images and builds thumbnailed web pages from them. ACDSee used to do a decent job of it. I'm just looking for good alternatives because it was somewhat lacking. Does Dreamweaver or Photoshop do it?+ Thanks in advance! Joe
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    Good Image hosting site?

    Hi. My wife and I just had our first kid and we're looking for a good place to host our pictures. I have my own web hosting and I'm going to eventually put the pictures up there. But in the mean time we want to upload to a good place. Im throwing them up on Picasa for now but the size is...
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    Windows DVD Maker scenes/menu issue

    Hi, In Windows DVD maker, it allows you to show a moving scene at the start of the DVD menu, as well as one for each (up to 18) scene. I can't seem to get it to work, however, with mpeg 2 files. Various others work. Mpeg 2's just get set to black. Any ideas? Thanks in advance, Joe
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    Dynamic DNS with Static IP Address on WinXP/Vista?

    Hi, Is it possible for Windows XP/Vista to be configured using dynamic DNS addresses but static IP addresses? The guy on the phone at comcast just told me he does it at home but as I told him, when I try to assign an IP address statically, I can't assign the DNS address dynamically. The...
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    Microsoft Sidewinder: Side buttons as Mouse buttons 4 and 5?

    Hi. I recently received the Microsoft Sidewinder gaming mouse as a gift from dear 'ol mom. The mouse is very nice, however, I can't seem to set the side buttons as actual buttons. This means I can't map them in games or even something as simple as Ventrilo Push to Talk. Other mice that...
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    2GB Ram to 4GB Ram - Vista reports 3007 MB??

    My PC Parts - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - Retail - Windows Vista Premium 32 bit - ASUS P5B Deluxe LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready...
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    Gaming Headsets?

    Hi, I'm looking to purchase a gaming headset. I'm looking for good quality and full positional audio (i.e. if something is sneaking around me, I want to know where it is using my headset). Bells, whistles, etc. I don't want wireless either. I don't care about the wires. As long as I...
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    Vista Image Viewer/Slide Show - Can mousewheel go to next picture?

    Hi, I'm used to every image viewer on the market allowing you to move to the next picture in a slide show with the mouse wheel. Am I missing something with windows vista image preview/slideshow? It seems I either have to use mousebuttons, or keys on the keyboard to change to the next or...
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    Vista Live Anywhere

    Hi. I purchased Windows Vista to be able to use Live Anywhere (Essentially XBox Live for Windows). Would anyone happen to know how to log into live anywhere with your gamertag? I can't find it anywhere. Thanks in advance!
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    BSOD on New PC (Non Vista)

    Hi, first, let me list my PC: Windows XP Home SP2b Intel E6600 Corsair TWIN2X2048-6400C4 (Running Dual channel) (Auto config thru the mobo - Asus recommends) Antec NeoPower NeoHE 550 ATX12V 550W EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB ASUS P5B Deluxe LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX...
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    Does windows Vista Basic include this functionality

    Hi, can anyone tell me whether or not Basic includes this functionality? - Readyboost - Superfetch - Affinity/priority for dual core systems. - Dual Monitor Support (Thru vista, not 3rd party or video card apps) - App Compat settings (I think it does) - Direct X 10 for gaming - Works...
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    Moduslink - Last Day

    Today, March 31st, was supposed to be the last day for moduslink to provide upgrades to windows vista. Unfortunately, the web site has changed to only allow for upgrades if you go thru an OEM's web site. They have a list, but of course, newegg, the place I bought my XP disk from is not listed...
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    Vista Coupon with OEM XP from Newegg

    Hi, I got an OEM copy of XP Because I did not want to wonder if the BSOD's I might see were caused by faulty hardware, or windows vista. That said, I did get the coupon from newegg. My problem is, the coupon says its only for authorized system builders and requires a receipt if I am one...
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    Windows Vista Premium or Basic

    ------------------------------------ Edited in for clarification: Please understand I'm really not looking for preference. Preference is relative to the person. I'm looking for more facts that the chart does not answer. To clarify, If Windows Vista Home Basic can do all of the things I listed...
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    Free Software to test hardware

    Hi, (Just to emphasize, I'm looking for free software if it is available to test hardware). I just finished installing my new system. Its a - ASUS P5B Deluxe LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP...
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    PC Diagnostic Software

    Hi. I just built a new PC. Its an E6600 with 2GB PC6400. I noticed using CPU-Z that my CPU cores, which should be running at 2.4Ghz are running at 1.7Ghz. Also, when the computer is starting up it is telling me my RAM is in single channel mode when I know I set it up for dual channel. I...
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    Motherboard for E6600

    Hi, I am purchasing the: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 and the following RAM: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400 - Retail I originally had...
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    Vista: 32 bit or 64 bit?

    Hi, I'm looking into purchasing Vista for my new PC. Is it worth going to 64 bit? Or are there too many problems with drivers right now? Im getting one of the 2 processors: Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6400 - Retail...
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    RAM Question

    I bolted the notable differences. $194 CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820145034 Model Brand CORSAIR Series XMS2 Model TWIN2X2048-6400C4 Type 240-Pin...
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    Generally recognized names in PSUs?

    Hi, I see a lot of disparity on these forums regarding PSU's. I was wondering if anyone could contribute to a list of what the top power supply companies are. I read that seasonic is one of them and I've never heard of them. I've heard that Eagle was an unknown and probably junk. If...
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    Power Supply for 1950 Pro and Core 2 Duo system

    I'm probably going to purchase this video card: SAPPHIRE 100196L Radeon X1950PRO 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814102075 and the following processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775...
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    $800 + $X = New System

    I just came into an unexpected $800 due to overpaid property taxes. Yahoo! I haven't owned my own computer for some time due to my having an XBox. Since I got this $800, I'm willing to spend that and a little more to put together a system I will be happy with for the next 3 years at least...