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    Can I use a different USB receiver for a wireless keyboard set?

    Hey guys, this may be a silly question but I broke my receiver (i pushed my tower back up against a wall and accidentaly broke the usb port completely). I don't want to buy a whole new set since I absolutely adore the keyboard and mouse aesthetics and ergonomics, (Mx Duo owners understand) So...
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    the Ipod Nano

    yo fellas. I'm strongly considering the nano. Being a very obstinate non-ipod consumer for the past ever, the nano has a sublimincal attraction that just goes WHOA. sweet. to me. You guys know you like it too. What do you owners think about it? Is it worth the price? what kinda cases do...
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    Using a bluetooth headset as wireless headphones?

    I just recently purchased a bluetooth headset (Sony ericsson HBH-602) for my handset and I was curious as to whether anyone ever has been able to use the headset as wireless headphones for the PC? I have a bluetooth dongle and theoretically it seems possible, but I can't begin to guess where...
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    Issue with PC detecting microphone!

    I've been trying to configure a program calle Ventrilo for ingame chat with a bunch of my friends, and they say that when they use their mics, they CANNOT hear themselves through their own speakers; I however, do. (Mic is plugged into the PC) I've been trying to find a solution to make my...
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    Modding my PC case

    Hey fellas, not that I'm trolling but I've posted this in GH, high tech, and Case & cool coz this applies to all. First off, i saw a luminglas display for $20 at frys and thought it was really cool. I wanted to buy it but didn't at the moment. No biggie. (just an image, wasn't exactly...
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    Modding my PC case

    Hey fellas, not that I'm trolling but I've posted this in GH, high tech, and Case & cool coz this applies to all. First off, i saw a luminglas display for $20 at frys and thought it was really cool. I wanted to buy it but didn't at the moment. No biggie. (just an image, wasn't exactly...
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    Modding my PC case

    Hey fellas, not that I'm trolling but I've posted this in GH, high tech, and Case & cool coz this applies to all. First off, i saw a luminglas display for $20 at frys and thought it was really cool. I wanted to buy it but didn't at the moment. No biggie. (just an image, wasn't exactly...
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    Is water cooling overkill for this system?

    My friend plans to watercool his p4 2.4 Ghz, 512mb, Gf4 MX440. "...good luck with that." was my response.
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    Benefits of DVI over VGA?

    I really don't know the difference. My monitor's only got a VGA connector, but my card's got VGA n DVI outputs. What are the benefits of DVI? "DUAL DVI ROCKS!" was what Maximum PC said this month.
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    Best 3d application known to man!

    3d pinball. And you have it on your very own computer! Start-> Program -> Games (mine's titled Wicked Games; wicked denoting great intensity) ->3d Pinball. Immerse yourself in hours of quality entertainment at the price of nothing. You're welcome. :D
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    New Messages Old video card Heatsink Fan. Can i attack it to a AA battery?

    Hey guys, I took my HSF off my 9800pro and it looks too cool to throw away. Logistically serving no purpose, it can still work if attached to a PSU. http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/6426/img75479tz.jpg I was just curious as to if it can be attached to a AA battery but i have my doubts. a...
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    Old video card Heatsink Fan. Can i attack it to a AA battery?

    Hey guys, I took my HSF off my 9800pro and it looks too cool to throw away. Logistically serving no purpose, it can still work if attached to a PSU. http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/6426/img75479tz.jpg I was just curious as to if it can be attached to a AA battery but i have my doubts. a...
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    I'm excited and happy + OCing question.

    My scores have improved vastly. I didn't even think it would be this huge in difference. 3dmark01 from 15522 to 20516 3dmark03 from 4490 to 6657 3dmark05 lol, why bother? maybe this is sad compared to your 7800GTX's but Im extremely happy and humble with my system. btw, those of you...
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    Flashing a 9800pro 128mb to true 9800xt. + question about OCing

    I read an article here: http://www.rojakpot.com/default.aspx?location=3&var1=92&var2=0 that explains the different types of 9800pro cards and their ability to be modded into 9800xts throught flashing its BIOS. The main aspect of flashing is to have the R360 core which the 9800xt needs. My...
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    The Chinese Lunar Calendar and the animals. debate

    I was explaining to my friend today about the Lunar Calendar and why Mickey Mouse is the entrepreneurial king of business being the mascot of such a multi-billion dollar consumer industry. The rat won the race (the 'ol legend of the river race) because he hitched a ride on the Cow's nose and...
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    what's the latest ATI tool version?

    Have any of you guys used ATI tool and how easy is it to use? I've a 9800pro and I feel like playing around with it. Recommendations/experiences welcome. thanks
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    Can you power up a lone power supply?

    I have a few spare PSUs (crap ones) that I wanna play around with. Is there a way to turn them on without a PC? I've tried plugging them in, used the on/off switch and Volt switchers, but these things wont turn on.
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    7 volt fan MOD!

    are there topics or articles that describe how to do a 7 volt fan mod? All i know about it is, well, its name. My friend told me about it and I have no idea what he was talking about. Anyway, this would be cool to slow down fans without buying new slower fans, and i have some old ones to...
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    Stuck between 2 VGA coolers

    Hey, I have a 9800pro and I figured out it was the loudest component in my system. Anyway, from the looks of things I think these 2 are the same, but I'm just wondering if anyone out there have used either and which they would recommend? 1...
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    9800pro owners:

    I pulled all my fans except the CPU n GPU and it still has a high whirring noise. i never thot it was the video because, well, i dono. I stopped the 9800's fan with my fan and BAM. silence. well, near silence. the 9800pro is the only thing keeping my system from near silence. =/ i dont...
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    Why do hot PC parts hurt performance?

    Procs NEED a heatsink/fan, higher end video cards ALL have a heatsink and a fan. Case cooling is an essential. I accept that and I try to maintain the lowest possible temperature on my system. But I don't know why. A proc/gpu may slow or shut down if it gets too hot as a built-in safety...
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    Getting rid of echo in speakers

    I have the Z-5300es, the setting's are on 5.1. If i turn matrix off, the speakers give off an eerie echo-when playing movies or music With matrix on, the echo isn't as clear, but it's still noticeable. Any idea where the echo even came from? Is there a sound setting in control panel that...
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    Is there anything that tests your 5.1 surround system?

    I'm talking about videos, songs, games, benchmarks that test your 5.1 system for functionality. Sounds that would "revolve" around you (left, center, right, right rear, left rear in that order or something) Any help would be great, I wanna try to get my system up to max performance. Thanks...
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    What are these on my motherboard?

    To me, they look like audio/video inputs for a TV and I can't find my mobo manual so thus I turn to AT. Thanks http://img108.echo.cx/my.php?image=img53067aj.jpg
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    testing surround 5.1 system

    hey guys. i just installed my 5.1 system and plugged each cord into the PC. Is there any program/movie/game that can test if the surround is working besides just simple sound coming out? sound comes out of each satellite but when i try to test speakers on CS:source test, rear right and rear...
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    Firefox and shutting PC off

    I don't know if it's just happening to me or not, but for the past 2 PCs, i had firefox installed, and if i had a browser opened and tried to shut down, it would display the Closing Program progress box. I'm not sure why this is, as no other program conflcts with shutdown. Naturally the...
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    will the 5300e be compatible with this mobo?

    Hey guys. I made a foolish mistake. i bought a logiteech speaker set w/o research first. Anyway, this is a 5.1 set, 280w, with 3 input connectors http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16836121121 and my motherboard has on-board audio, which as a non-audiophile, im perfectly...
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    Proof that graphics don't make the game

    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Just got it today! Ugly as hell, yet in the hall of fame of best games ever. SLI is useless once again!!!
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    9800Pro Still a good card?

    Do you guys think 9800Pro is still a good VGA card? How many games actually take the 128mb of video memory? edit: Also, how come there are no 9800xts for sale anymore? Is it becasue the pro can be clocked to an XT anyway?
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    Is Newcastle 3400+ an oudated processor?

    Lately on newegg I've been seeing basically only socket 939s (2800-3800). Anyway, these are all venice or Clawhammer cores, and Newcastle I read was outdated and obsolete. I bought my proc (newcastle 3400+ s754) only a few weeks ago, and I find out its not the ideal proc, a 2800+ woulda been...
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    how do i know if my dvd burner can write dual layer?

    I'm not sure if my DVD burner can write double layer DVDs, as I was pretty ignorant when I bought it. It was about a year ago too. Is there a place in control panel i Check? thx
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    changing from single to dual channel ram

    Is it possible to flash a mobo to gain dual channel support? Or is it hardware based? =[ my mobo doesnt support dual
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    What's your beef with TigerDirect?

    Aside from my personal feelings about TigerD, which are: 1. Ridiculous shipping costs. It cannot possibly cost upwards of $10+ to ship a small digital camera. 2. RMAs are hard 3. Webpage layout is ugly. What are your reasons/concerns? (if any)
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    Clocking the RAM to DDR400

    hey guys, i have a small concern. I've read around from a lotta places that unless you manually enter the BIOS and clock ur RAM from say DDR333 to DDR400, then the default speed would indeed be DDR333. I have the DFI UT lanparty nf3 250gb mobo with the award BIOS. the bios to me is a very...
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    Upgrading entire system, except maybe the video card

    Hey guys. I've had my DELL for quite a few years now and it's beginning to show its age. So ive opted to invest in a new rig. So far the parts I've picked are: Antec True Power 430w PSU - since i hear great things about Antec DFI UT lanparty nf3 250gb Mobo Skt 754- the reviews on newegg...
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    Windows XP x64 bit edition!

    I was reading some of the reviews on Newegg about the 64 bit edition of winxp. Applications/Windows loads 2ice as fast for 64 bit procs. THAT SOUNDS AMAZING! Despite the usual complaint: NO DRIVERS WAH WAH does anyone have it yet? I havent bothered installing because on the windows site (U...
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    My 9800 PRO does not have enough power!

    Hey folks, first time poster. Wondering if you guys know what the problem is So These are the specs of my newly purchashed machine: AMD 64 3400+ socket 754 DFI UT Lanparty nf3 mobo 1gb kingmax dual channel ram (-_- socket 754s dont support dual chan. dammit) ati 9800 pro 420W stock...