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    SSD Capacitors?

    Hi.. I read in the Intel 520 review that the SSD does not have low power capacitors so in the event of a power outage data is completely lost. Can someone explain this to me? Which SSDs do have capacitors and which don't? I have a Mac Pro and reliability is more important than speed. Any...
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    Anyone have the Dell Xps 420 yet?

    Looking at the XPS 420 system, it seems the price/performance, plus the annoyance of not having to build my own system, may be worth it. Does anyone here have it? What do you think? Also, would it be wise to wait for Penryn? I built this model... The total is 1769: PROCESSOR Intel® Core?2...
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    Don't have time now to build computer... any options? Suggestions?

    I've put together, on paper, a system I would like to build. However, I've done this for a long time now and just don't seem to have the time to order the parts, build the computer, transfer, etc. I'd really like to, but it's just not happening. Do I have any alternatives you would suggest...
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    With the new price drops.. my gaming rig... please help me with a critique.

    Thanks for taking the time. I have this system setup to purchase within the next week. I have not purchased anything yet, so feel free to rip into anything you don't like. System total comes to about $1850, including shipping, taxes, etc. On paper, the system sounds like a monster, but if...
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    My system as of 5/16/07.. let me know what you think.

    I'm particulary concerned with the motherboard and even the RAM. Any suggestions on any of the products would be appreciated. The CPU price is based on the July, 22nd pricing Intel announced. This will, of course, be a gaming system, but overall, I'll be using it more for work. Case: Lian Li...
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    Is purchasing the Dell XPS M1710 worth it?

    The reason I'm asking is the video card that comes with it. The 7900GS will be worthless shortly when the DX10 cards come out. The price seems great compared to other gaming notebooks out there. Any experience with this laptop?
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    How will this laptop video card with with Vista Aero?

    I'm purchasing the Inspiron 6400, with the new Merom processor, but wanted to know if the 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce?Go 7300 TurboCache will work with the top of the line Aero feature of Vista. I want to run it at Max. capability.
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    Any word on the Lenovo Merom T series laptops?

    Gateway, HP, Dell, and Alienware have announced their new Core 2 Duo (Merom) laptops. Any new on Lenovo? My laptop of choice is the T60 as long as they have the new Merom processors.
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    Which gaming laptop would you choose?

    I'm in need of a laptop as I'll be traveling a lot for the next year. A gaming laptop is not essential, but it may be better just to have one. For a maximum price of $2,000, which gaming laptop would you choose? Requirements are at least a 15.4" screen, 1GB RAM, 256 MB VC, and a 7200RPM...
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    New Laptop Conroe coming to Lenovo/Dell?

    I'm looking to get either a T60 or a Dell laptop in the coming months. I know the new laptop conroes are coming in August, but how long after will Lenovo or Dell include these processors in their systems? Would Lenovo come out with a T61 or will it just replace the older processors?
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    When will we see Merom CPU chips in Laptops?

    With the release date around August, when will system builders like Dell and Lenovo start to carry laptops with the new processors? Is it also worth waiting for?
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    What does Socket M2 provide? Only DDR2?

    Does the new Socket M2 provide any additional benefits except for DD2 RAM? Is it even worth waiting for? With the delay, it seems like it won't be.
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    Problems with Flash 8

    I have installed, reinstalled, Flash 8, but when I go to sites requiring the plugin, I keep getting asked to install it since it says it is not. Anyone know why this would be occuring? I always go to the Macromedia page and it confirms the install with the spinning logo, but nothing comes of...
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    This is a monster I've built... comments please!

    Here is my system. I would appreciate comments on all aspects of what I have chosen, but I do not know which Hard Drive to choose. Was going to go with the 300G Maxtor with 16mb cache, but I've read a lot of reviews of it dying after a certain amount of time. For me, reliability comes first...
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    Who accessed my files?

    Hello, I believe I have been hacked locally through my wireless router (which was turned off, passwords set, etc), since I see my important files have been accessed on 8/23, when I KNOW I did not access the files. Is there a way to see anymore details as to who accessed the file, if it was...
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    Anything I can do to reduce my new systems cost?

    Here is the new system I have configured: Case: Lian Li PC-61 USB Black http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112025 110 + 15.99 + Tax = 135.75 PSU: Antec TRUEPOWERII TPII-550 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103931 115 + 6.99 + Tax = 131.44...
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    My new system. What do you think?

    6/27/05 - Full System - High Priced Case: Lian Li PC-61 USB Black http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112025 106 + 15.99 + Tax = 131.75 PSU: Antec TRUEPOWERII TPII-550 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103931 89 + 6.99 + Tax = 103.43...
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    AMD proc: how high can I go?

    I am considering the purchase of the A8N-SLI Deluxe motherboard. The highest proc I believe I can use is the 4000+. Is that the highest AMD will go that will work with my motherboard? I know dual processors should work with a BIOS upgrade. I just don't want to purchase a board and a AMD...
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    Using DVi to DSUB Connector

    Does using a DSUB to DVI connector hurt the quality of the video?
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    How to check if my system is running Dual Channel?

    Hello, Any tools I can download to see if my system is running my RAM in dual channel or single channel? SiSofta Sandra does not tell me. Thanks!
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    Enablding Dual Channel RAM

    Hello, I have a 865PE Neo2-PFISR (http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=865PE_Neo2-PFISR&class=mb) motherboard and I have added to sticks of DDR400 dual channel RAM. My MB does support this but it is running in single channel. I've looked all over the BIOS and manual and cannot...
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    Does it hurt to play games on LCD's not in native res.?

    LOtR: Battle for Middle-Earth does not have the 1280X1024 option.
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    DVI vs. Analog

    I am interes in the E193FP Monitor and wanted to know if the lack of DVI would hurt quality to a noticeable degree? Every other spec is great with 16ms response and 1280 X 1024 res, etc. The 1905FP has DVI, however it has 20ms response instead of the 16. Opinions?? EDIT: I am also...