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    i7 build for photo/video editing

    My last build was in 2005, and it's time for an upgrade. Some answers to questions: 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Mainly image editing in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, and some video rendering in Sony Vegas and Quicktime. I am a...
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    Adding dual-channel memory

    I'll try out those timings you suggest. I have no idea what Orthos or the Blend test is, but I'll look into it this weekend when I hopefully have some time. As for setting the VDIMM to 2.8v... There's a setting in my BIOS called "DDR Voltage Control" with three settings: > Normal (default)...
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    Adding dual-channel memory

    Thank you very much for the reply. I did the following: 1. I upped my vdimm by 0.1v. 2. I left my vcore alone -- it's set to "normal" and because I'm not really sure what the normal voltage is, I have no point of reference for "one notch." 3. I couldn't figure out how to give my RAM 2.8v of...
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    Adding dual-channel memory

    I just checked, and my command rate is 2T. I reinstalled the 2 additional sticks, and still 2T. I found a setting called "MEM Remap (4G support)" and enabled it, which seemed to work for a few minutes before I got a blue error screen stating that "An attempt was made to execute non-executable...
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    Adding dual-channel memory

    I got another pair of DDR400, exact same model number, and this new pair works fine by itself, it doesn't play so nicely with my existing pair. With all four sticks in, Windows does boot up, and it recognizes 3.25GB in dual-channel mode. I'm able to surf the internet and such, but once I open...
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    cracked notebook LCD screen

    I just wanted to thank Gibson486 for the suggestion. I finally purchased the $300 Chi Mei, and it works great (except for one stuck pixel -- luckily it's on the edge of the screen). Sorry to post to such an old thread (I totally forgot about it!), but I thought this information might be...
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    cracked notebook LCD screen

    Thanks for the links. $300 is steep, but if it works, I'll just bite the bullet and get it over with. I though the the same thing about the inverter, but everything I've read on the internet makes no mention of inverter compatibility. Thanks.
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    cracked notebook LCD screen

    Tried calling Averatec, and they are useless. They basically told me to send my notebook to their repair facility, which is run by someone other than Averatec. They don't sell parts, and they don't quote prices. My only option with them is to send them my notebook in order to get a quote, which...
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    Adding dual-channel memory

    Thanks for the replies. And thanks for reminding me of the 2GB limit per application in 32-bit Windows. In any case, I do quite a bit of multi-tasking, using multiple apps simultaneously, so being able to dedicate a full 2GB of memory to Photoshop might be beneficial. As for 64-bit Windows...
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    Adding dual-channel memory

    So if the actual RAM is slower, how much will it affect my performance? I was under the impression that really fast RAM is important for games, but not so much for other tasks. When you say page file, are you referring to the MEM Usage in Task Manager? If so, the MEM Usage often hits over...
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    Adding dual-channel memory

    I do lots of Photoshop work, and I'd like to add more memory to my system as I've been working on larger and larger files. Currently, I have 2x1GB DDR400 Corsair memory sticks running in dual-channel in my system. I'd like to add another 2x1GB for a total of 4GB. Does the new pair of memory...
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    cracked notebook LCD screen

    I thought about that, but as I mentioned, the cracked screen still lights up and works. The replacements don't light up at all.
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    cracked notebook LCD screen

    Hi, I have an Averatec 2370 notebook with a cracked LCD screen. I tried installing two different replacement screens made by different manufacturers, and they will not turn on. When reinstalling my cracked screen, it turns on fine. According to the supplier, both of these replacements are...
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    budget pc for a friend any suggestions please ?

    He could get a Dell laptop for $499 after rebate right now: http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/....aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=iB120S1&s=dhs or a desktop with 17" LCD for $399: http://dealnews.com/deals/Dell-Dimensio...esktop-PC-w-17-LCD-for-399/102933.html For a casual user, I don't you...
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    Building a new system -- can someone double check my list?

    I am using a RAIDMAX case that I have -- it'll more than suit my needs. I was looking at the Antec P180, but don't think I want to spend that much right now. Thanks for the info on the RAM.
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    Hard Drive recovery ideas?

    I second that. GetDataBack has worked for me. They let you try for free, and it will tell you what it can recover. You pay if/when you decide that you want to recover the data.
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    Building a new system -- can someone double check my list?

    I considered a Matrox P550 AGP for my last build 3 years ago, but don't remember the reasons why I didn't get one. The P650 PCIe is a bit over my budget for this build -- it certainly isn't cheap. The PNY 6600 that I list above seems like a decent deal. I find the fact that most Apple G5...
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    Building a new system -- can someone double check my list?

    Yeah, that's what I was originally thinking. But dual DVI is something I'd like, as I plan to get another LCD in the coming months, and the expanded desktop would be quite nice. And unfortunately, the 6600 is about the cheapest dual DVI PCIe card out there. This cheaper 6200 card seems...
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    Shipping a Computer

    Baggage handlers can be rough with baggage, so be sure to pack it well. The airline can label your box as "Fragile," but you'll probably have to sign a waiver of some sort. You can always pack the tower box into a larger box filled with packing material (or clothing and such), but you'd better...
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    Looking for a Digital Camera under $300

    How about a little more info? What would your brother consider to be important features? size? resolution? low-light performance? zoom range? For general use, the Canon SD450 mentioned should be decent. As will most of the current offerings from Nikon, Olympus, and Casio. As for Mac...
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    Tell me if this is good a laptop on ebay

    I totally agree with this. I've seen the 700m (12", 4lbs) go for as low as $800 via coupon codes. Plus, you'll probably get better support from Dell than you will through someone selling on ebay.
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    Tell me if this is good a laptop on ebay

    As someone who has traveled quite a bit with laptops of various sizes, I would definitey disagree with this statement. 12" laptops are far nicer to have when traveling light. 17" laptops are way too huge for airplane fold-down tables. The 14 and 15 inchers are great compromises, but when...
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    Building a new system -- can someone double check my list?

    Good evening everyone. I posted a similar thread yesterday, but I've now narrowed down my components, which I will hopefully order tonight or tomorrow morning: GIGABYTE GA-K8N Pro-SLI Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard...
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    New build -- advice on components, please!

    Thanks again for the advice. I still have one more question: If I do decide to overclock my CPU (big 'if'), then do I need better RAM? On reading the reviews on newegg, it seems that most gamers prefer more expensive RAM. Also, does anyone else have any thoughts on my system? Thanks.
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    New build -- advice on components, please!

    Wow, thanks for the fast replies, everyone! Hmmm, some food for thought. I guess I'm not that opposed to overclocking, but I've always understood that it shortens the life of processors due to the additional heat produced by OC'ing. I'm not one to upgrade frequently -- my last computer...
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    New build -- advice on components, please!

    Thanks for the prompt reply. Are Gigabyte boards problematic? The one I mention above seems to have decent user reviews on Newegg. I've had two Asus boards in the past, and I've been pretty happy with them. Unfortunately, the FW PCI card you mention doesn't support FW800 (1394b). However...
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    New build -- advice on components, please!

    Hi, I'm building a new system, and was hoping for some feedback on some of the components I am considering. Let me first say that I am not a gamer, and will be using this for digital image editing (primarily Photoshop CS2, and a few other imaging apps). I work mostly with files in the 100MB...
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    Win2k or WinXP?

    Thanks for the advice everyone. I guess I'll be sticking with Win2k for now. FWIW, I did do a couple of searches, and spent the better part of an hour weeding through the results with nothing but irrelevant results. I'm sure this topic's been discussed many times before, but with search...
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    Win2k or WinXP?

    Hi all, I'm new to this forum, and let me first say it looks like an excellent resource. Sometime in the next week or so, I'll be building a new PC with an AMD Athlon 64 (I might even spring for the dual-core). I already own a copy of Windows 2000, which I've been happy with for years...