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    Help - Intel 320 SSD Installation [Installed] : But doesn't show up in Windows!

    Right now it is to be used for SWTOR/Other games. Misc. Storage will still be on my 1TB HDD. I will eventually migrate my OS to it over new years vacation
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    Help - Intel 320 SSD Installation [Installed] : But doesn't show up in Windows!

    Ok, had to create a new volume using disk management and now it shows up. Great, I can start using it now. Thanks
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    Help - Intel 320 SSD Installation [Installed] : But doesn't show up in Windows!

    I saw that the wires were tight because some of the wires were held by a plastic cord, I cut it and is now connected. Now my issue is that the SSD shows up in BIOS, and on first reboot Windows installed the driver but SSD doesn't show up in Windows. It shows that it is there under Device...
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    Help - Intel 320 SSD Installation [Installed] : But doesn't show up in Windows!

    Thanks, i will try that out, the wire is pretty tight though. Is there any kind of cable I can buy to connect the two? Thanks again!
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    Help - Intel 320 SSD Installation [Installed] : But doesn't show up in Windows!

    I bought an Intel 320 SSD, and I can't figure out what I need to do for the power. I got the SATA data cables connected. For power, the cable I have looks like this (but from Foxxconn): I get the black part connected to the back of SSD, but the white cable doesn't go in anywhere in...
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    Looking for a good new Laptop that can play WoW/Easy to Travel with

    I have been a Desktop Gamer all the time, never really played them on the laptop. Now I am getting ready to visit India for a month and would like to bring a Laptop with me that will allow me to keep tab on work here and also play some WoW (good Internet connection permitting). I am not...
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    Well, I finally did it..... check first post for testing xtknight

    Unrelated question: How do you have the start menu on both monitors?
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    Warnings about LG L226WT quality - YMMV

    Sounds like you have a bad monitor. The other thread, the owner seemed happy enough, along with the other replies there that I was considering returning my 204wt to get the 226
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    Well, I finally did it..... check first post for testing xtknight

    I got the L204WT few days back and am consdering returning it and exchanging it for the L226 22" mentioned here. Good thing to do?
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    Anybody have a LG L204WT?

    anyone?
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    Anybody have a LG L204WT?

    I was wondering what settings you have? I currently am running a dual monitor setup with a Viewsonic VX2235 and the 20" LG L204WT. I want to replace my Viewsonic, its good but it doesn't look as good as the LG. I was still wondering what your color adjustments settings are? Also, does...
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    Viewsonic VX2235wm owners

    I just got the monitor, its pretty good. I had no clue till now how much space 22" monitors have and take. Anyway, any ideas on calibration? Any recommended settings for color adjustment? Also, do you know how to disable the monitor messages that are displayed, for example it suggests...
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    Dual 256MB nVidia GeForce 7900 GS vs 768MB nVidia GeForce 8800 GTX

    Since Dell approved me for only 2000$, I have to go with XPS 410 with 7900 GS. I guess it should allow me to play current and future Guild Wars fine.
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    Dual 256MB nVidia GeForce 7900 GS vs 768MB nVidia GeForce 8800 GTX

    Customizing a Dell XPS 710 and wondering which option to select? 256MB nVidia GeForce 7900 GS [Included in Price] Dual 256MB nVidia GeForce 7900 GS [add $220 or $7/month1] Dual 512MB ATI Radeon X1950 XTX CrossFire [add $860 or $26/month1] 768MB nVidia GeForce 8800 GTX [add $550 or...
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    17inch, Dell 9300 carrying case

    Anybody can suggest a good carrying case, for around 50$ for this one? Thanks!
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    Ordering a 9300 on Monday (Tomorrow)

    There is a 7 day delay on the XGA screen, so I am going for the UXGA it seems :)
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    Ordering a 9300 on Monday (Tomorrow)

    I am liking the WUXGA for its more screen area. Helpful since I am a programmer/developer. I am still undecided whether to get Complete Care or not though.
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    Ordering a 9300 on Monday (Tomorrow)

    Are there any pics of the UXGA sceen and XGA screen comparisons? This is just too confusing. I might go for the one year warranty right now and extend it later for the warranty case.
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    Ordering a 9300 on Monday (Tomorrow)

    Most often asked one - XGA or UXGA with Truelife? I use a 1280x1024 resolution on my desktop right now. Warranty. I am still considering whether to get a 1 year warranty or 2 year warranty? Is that "complete care" package ****** necessary? I don't plan on dropping my laptop a lot..lol...
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    What is a good asking price for my computer?

    Ok, sorry. Thanks for the info. Any ideas for the shipping part?
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    What is a good asking price for my computer?

    Its a three year old Dell Dimension 8200, recently (september) upgraded to have a 6800 NU and more RAM. Specs: Pentium IV 2.4 Ghz 768 MB RAM Nvidia GeForce 6800 NU 80 GB Maxtor HD 160 GB Western Digital HD CD-RW Drive DVD Drive Floppy Drive Dell M782p monitor Realtek 10/100 Ethernet...
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    In the market for a new laptop

    I would like it to be around 1.5k Thanks
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    In the market for a new laptop

    I am graduating in a week actually and want to sell my Desktop (which incidently I just recently upgraded) and buy a laptop so it makes me more mobile. Plus its more useful when I start working. I want to buy a laptop which would allow me to perform normal web/software development tasks plus...
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    Problems when playing HL2

    I have to restart the comp manually, so taking a screen is not possible. I have reinstalled the drivers and am going to test it out with that. Thanks
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    Problems when playing HL2

    So, recently I reformatted my harddrive, etc. Installed HL2 again and started to play it. Problem is sometimes inbetween, it just hands, the textures go like RGB (like in a very small part of the screen i see the freaking rainbow.) Although, before I reformatted and stuff I was able to...
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    Deleting Windows from Slave Harddrive

    I have two harddrives and inbetween when I had computer problems I tried installing WinXP on my 2nd slave harddrive (I removed the master and made the 2nd one my master) but it didn't work due to some hal.dll error. Finally, I reformatted and installed XP Home on my master HD and upgraded it...
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    Big Jump in 3Dmark03 score.

    I downloaded Chipset drivers from the Intel site. Installed, restarted and my score is still in the 5900 range.
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    Big Jump in 3Dmark03 score.

    But my score reduced after I updated my drivers.
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    Big Jump in 3Dmark03 score.

    1st Test General Information Operating System Microsoft Windows XP DirectX Version 9.0c Mobo Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation Mobo Model Dimension 8200 AGP Rates (Current/Available) 4x / 1x, 2x, 4x CPU Intel Pentium 4 2387 MHz FSB 133 MHz Memory 768...
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    Big Jump in 3Dmark03 score.

    3DMark Score 8459 3DMarks CPU Score 549 CPUMarks 3DMark Score 5947 3DMarks CPU Score 563 CPUMarks Difference between 1st and 2nd test? 1st test was done few days back before I had to reformat my Harddrive. Driver version was the one came with eVGA CD - 71.25 2nd test was done...
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    Possibility that Nvidia intentionally held back performance.

    Any idea whether it improves performace for the 6800 NU? Thanks.
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    Best 6800 NU driver?

    After I installed that driver, comp crashed while playing HL2 and I had to reformat and reinstall WinXP :( Edit: Although it could have been my Win/HD
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    CompUSA Instore: MX 510 Blue Optical Mouse 9.99 after rebate/instant savings

    http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=312089&pfp=BROWSE IMO, Hot hot deal. Probably picking one up today.
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    Best 6800 NU driver?

    U used the XG 77.77, played HL2 today, some problem happened with my display driver and windows got screwed up. Had to reinstall it...
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    Computer Boot Problem - Help please

    So, I was playing HL2 when some error happened and a blue screen came sepcifying some error with some driver and told me to restart. Now that I restarted, the computer starts, you see Win XP loading thing, but when you get to the logon page there is nothing on the monitor it's just blank...
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    Best 6800 NU driver?

    What do you guys recommend? Right now I am running the drivers which came with the eVGA CD, which is Forceware Version 71.25 Thanks.
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    post your 3dmark 03 and 05 scores here

    http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=4263994 I would have a better score if I had more RAM and a better CPU. This is just 3DMark03. Last time I ran 3DMark05 I had like a 2800 score :(
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    Opinion on Logitech X-530 5.1 speaker system?

    How is the subwoofer quality?
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    Help!! RivaTuner unclock of pipelines scrwed up display

    I deleted NVStrap.sys from Windows/system32/drivers and it worked. Damn...that scared me. Sorry for the posts and stuff, was in tension. Thx, you guys were extremely helpful in hoping me to choose the gfx card and everything else. thanks a lot
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    Help!! RivaTuner unclock of pipelines scrwed up display

    I reinstalled the drivers in safe mode, no help... god...damnit why did I try unlocking the pipes.