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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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    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

    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)

    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?

    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 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

    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.

    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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    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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    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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    Help!! RivaTuner unclock of pipelines scrwed up display

    So I followed the RiveTuner guide. Step by step, recheked and restarted. When the login screen loads, there are white stripes accross the screen and comp's slow. The screen also goes blank and comes back. I am typing this from safe mode. Please, any help is appreciated. I hope my card...
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    How do I monitor my gfx card temperature?

    I really have no clue. I just got a new 6800 NU, eVGA. Thanks
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    Opinion on Logitech X-530 5.1 speaker system?

    So I got more RAM, a new gfx card (6800) and think a nice sound system would go along nicely with it all. But since I have spent like 350$ already, I can't go above 60$. At newegg.com I found them for 49.99 and the reviews there were pretty good. What do you guys think...
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    OC/unlocking pipelines in 6800 NU ?

    When I bought the card people said it can be done and you just need to simple software for it. What is that? Thanks
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    Steps tp Install a new Graphics Card

    I ordered a 6800 to repalce my old MX420. What should be the steps to replace the graphics card? I have heard something about cleaning all previous drivers (I had a friend's 9600Pro installed once too). Also, will my AGP 4x slot me same as where the MX420 was? Thanks a lot
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    New PSU suggestions

    I am looking forward to getting a 6800 AGP 4x for my computer and people have suggested to also get a new PSU for my Dimension 8200. The current PSU specs are: Wattage 250 W Heat dissipation 534 BTU (fully-loaded computer without monitor) Voltage (switch-selectable on back...
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    Refurbished Cards and Power question.

    Anybody looking at my previous post knows I am looking for a new video card and people told me to get the 6800 instead of 6600GT. Are refurbished cards a good idea, since they are also cheaper? Like: http://www.chiefvalue.com/app/productdetails.asp?submit=search&item=14-122-193R But...
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    Upgrading Video Cards - need suggestions

    I have a dell 8200 and want to upgrade my vid card now from the MX420 it came with. I have a 4x AGP slot. I have been mainly looking at GeForce 6600GT http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...Range=1&description=6600GT&order=price So, whats the difference between the manufacturers...