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    Help finding the "appropriate" video card

    Yeah, but finding one is like a crap shoot. I ended up asking Asus and they recommended the HD5450... which is what we purchased.
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    Help finding the "appropriate" video card

    Thanks. I found some specs on their website, this one, like many I've found lately are DVI-D only... http://www.powercolor.com/us/products_features.asp?id=426#Specification Standard Display Connecors DL-DVI-D/HDMI/VGA Even though it has the DVI-I connection, it only supports digital...
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    Help finding the "appropriate" video card

    Oh yeah? Hmm .. What we do is: Repair the display and make sure it works in both DVI and VGA over DVI-I. At times they may be used for watching videos, but no gaming at all.
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    Help finding the "appropriate" video card

    Thanks. The DVI port on that card is DVI-D, but I need a DVI-I port. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:DVI_Connector_Pinout.svg
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    Help finding the "appropriate" video card

    Hello all. First, thanks for taking time out of your day to read this thread. Let me tell you the situation. I am in a specific testing environment that requires video cards to have certain functionality. As of late it has been troublesome finding a video card that works the way we need...
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    Dailytech - reported attack page

    Yup :( http://safebrowsing.clients.google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?client=Firefox&hl=en-US&site=http://www.dailytech.com/EU+Govt+Research+Piracy+Doesnt+Affect+Music+Buying/article30166.htm
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    Hackintosh on Inspirion 9300?

    Thanks guys.
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    Hackintosh on Inspirion 9300?

    Hey all, I am using MODCD w/retail 10.6.0 DVD to try and convert my Inspirion 9300 to a Hackintosh machine. Everything with the install seems to go ok, up until I go to install the OS on the internal EIDE hard drive as long as I use the legacy kernel. All other kernels stop at one point and...
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    New 24" LCD for photography/gaming?

    Thanks for the insight folks. Since I really don't plan on watching and HD stuff on the computer, I went and picked up a 23" Apple Cinema display.
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    New 24" LCD for photography/gaming?

    I saw that. Been reading up the reviews on that one, some are mixed. I've never actually purchased an LG LCD, plus I can't find any information of their website. If it wasn't for trying to future proof crap by making sure the panel is HDCP compliant, and not wanting to send 1100.00 for an LCD...
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    New 24" LCD for photography/gaming?

    Thanks, but she contains a TN panel. Something I need to stay away from for photography reasons... Finding a good LCD is such a pain in the a##.
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    New 24" LCD for photography/gaming?

    ok. How about a 21-23"... I just read the round up on anandtech, and I'd prefer to stay away from the input lag.. even though I still don't understand if you would actually see it while using the display. I would get a 23" Apple Cinema display, but it has no HDCP support. And if I buy this, I...
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    New 24" LCD for photography/gaming?

    Ok, so here's the stick. I have a 24" Imac, and things went south, so I ended up getting a different machine. Now I need a monitor. I would like to get a new LCD. I currently have two machines, and only 1 Dell 2007WFP monitor it uses an S-IPS panel, and I'm very happy with it. I would like to...
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    Easy to use External hard drive for backup?

    Hey folks, I need a hand. I have some older grandparents (75+) that was an backup their data. I can understand that. I want it to be as easy to use as it can be. The only thing I can really find is a Seagate Push Button backup, but no one seems to have them in stock ... Can anyone recommend...
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    Silent cooler for the 8800 GTS?

    I'm just quoting what I could find, it was an Anandtech review that reports the levels. I'm going to live with it for now, but I do see a big difference.
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    Silent cooler for the 8800 GTS?

    well, the VF700 alcu I had on the 7900GT in silent mode was about 18.5 db. The 8800gtx is around 48. So I figure the 8800 gts is in the mid to high 30's (since it doesn't get AS hot). That's a big difference.
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    Silent cooler for the 8800 GTS?

    Exactly. My computer is atleast 5 times louder with the new video card. With the old card and cooler, except for the power lights, and the monitor being on, you couldn't tell the thing was running. It's quite noticable now.
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    Silent cooler for the 8800 GTS?

    Yeah, the original 8800 cooler is big and heavy as well. Thanks for the info guys.
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    Silent cooler for the 8800 GTS?

    I currently have a 7900GT with a Zalman VF700 Aclu cooler. I just got an 8800GTS, and I am wondering what is a good silent solution for it... any ideas?
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    Tuniq Tower 120 and EVGA 680i motherboard

    damn that sucks
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    Tuniq Tower 120 and EVGA 680i motherboard

    any modifing of the backplate needed?
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    Tuniq Tower 120 and EVGA 680i motherboard

    Does anyone know if the Tuniq tower fits onthe evga 680i motherboard? Being there are chips in the way of the back plate? Is that cooler better than the Zalman 9500?
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    Good benchmarking program?

    Can anyone recommend good benchmarking software that is easy to use, and understand the results? (I find Sandra a little confusing).
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    How has your Corsair customer service experience been?

    This is just an example. Cpu running @ 3.0gigs 1.360v Memory @ 788mhz, 5-5-5-18 Runs under a load @ 38C, cpu core temp using intel thermal monitor is 45c. If I move the memory up to 800, I get errors in Super Prime.
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    How has your Corsair customer service experience been?

    Yellowbeard- There isn't really a thing on the forums. I had to post there to get an email back from Ramguy. I've been talking with John C. the tech support supervisor via email. No debate, I'd be more than happy to try and figure this out, trust me. My machine works, as long as my memory...
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    How has your Corsair customer service experience been?

    Yeah, he wouldn't tell me what else it could be. I know this, that I have to declock the memory for the systems to be stable, AND when Ramguy told me to put the memory to 2.1v, the system wouldn't post. I got error codes that no memory was installed. Something is funky...
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    How has your Corsair customer service experience been?

    I got a reply, only after I made some calls. Then I had to deal with some managers one of which I didn't care for, the other ... wasn't that bad. . I'm not happy with corsair at all in regards to product, or customer service. But I am going to send my memory in, I don't have much choice, even...
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    How has your Corsair customer service experience been?

    Nope. I haven't had time yet. I thought i'd give them a little time after the holiday to get back to me before I go making calls getting grumpy.
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    How has your Corsair customer service experience been?

    Yup, been there done that. They had the Ramguy call me, and after 1 email exchange, no more contact :(
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    How has your Corsair customer service experience been?

    I think it's limited lifetime. Still haven't heard from them :(
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    How has your Corsair customer service experience been?

    That is understandable, that is the main reason I posted here, just to see what most people's experience has been. They have unit after Christmas to get back to me.
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    How has your Corsair customer service experience been?

    It's been over a week since I talked with Ramguy, and a week since we exchanged emails. No response.
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    How has your Corsair customer service experience been?

    Well, it's the first time I've purchased from them, and so far, I'm not impressed. What experience have you had when you needed help or an RMA?
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    Need some help with an overclock

    I've tried the 2.1v, the board won't even boot with the memory at that voltage. I got an RMA through corsair.
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    Need some help with an overclock

    And that's just it, it won't underclock or overclock. It's quite odd really. I think the memory is funked, since new memory works fine, and even individual sticks have problems ... one 3 different motherboards.
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    Need some help with an overclock

    Yup it's the memory for sure. I tried a friends set, and I can overclock to 3.1 w/o problems ... time for an RMA
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    Need some help with an overclock

    So I downloaded the Intel Thermal Tool. It says the cores are runnin around 60-70c. Is this bad, good, indifferent?
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    Need some help with an overclock

    :) Better than the PNY I had :)