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    New build....stick with Win 7 64-bit or go to Win 8 64?

    Thanks for the great input...... Looks like it is very close with Windows 8.1 winning by virtue of being newer and just a tad improved. Thank you
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    New build....stick with Win 7 64-bit or go to Win 8 64?

    Hi, I have been using Windows 7 64-bit Pro for 3 years on my desktop for business and need to insure that the hardware doesn't fail me so I am getting a new computer. This machine will be used as my backup and the current backup goes away. Is it worthwhile to get Windows 8.1 on the new...
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    Question about 2560 x 1600 (or 1440) display

    Thanks for the input..... What about the 27" running at native resolution but increasing Windows Display size to 115% +/- Wouldn't we be back to a larger font? Would the clarity suffer? Elliot
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    Question about 2560 x 1600 (or 1440) display

    Hi, I have a 24" NEC PA 241 1900 x 1200 and thinking about getting a 27" monitor. Can't seem to find one in a store that I can view to see if the 2560 x 1600 or 2560 x 1440 display would be too small or maybe just the same as my current 1900 x 1200 fonts. Anyone have any info on how I...
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    Need help on a mouse pad, please.....

    I have reached a point where the skin on my right palm is sore from the mouse pad. I know I can't be the only person who is suffering from this. Is there a mouse pad that you can recommend that will be soft for the skin. I am using a wired Mionix and it is not used for gaming....I just do...
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    Help with IPS monitor solution

    Thanks for the input...... Anything to gain by going with Dual 22mm Dell U22xx? Elliot
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    Help with IPS monitor solution

    Hello, I am currently running a Dell WFP 2407 24" IPS monitor. I do Not game but I do edit 5-10 digital pictures at a time from RAW to .TIF and then to .jpg for use in an online store. I have a new computer coming from AVA Direct that will run whatever I need to do and thought it is a...
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    Question about Asus P5B Motherboard

    Hi, I am looking for some help to see if I am at the beginning of "more" trouble with my Motherboard. 1. USB ports are always hit and miss. Went out a bought a PCI USB card and it is also hit and miss with External HD's. 2. Now I find that the Microphone that plugs into the MB for...
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    USB problems....usbuhci.sys file

    Thank you. I have been putting this off for a year, but I had 2 exact machines built for me by AVA and yesterday I switched them out. Of course, there was the myriad of programs and settings and so far it took about 12 hours + but the "new" machine is doing just fine. I put my "Old" machine...
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    USB problems....usbuhci.sys file

    Hi, Thank you for replying. The motherboard is an ASUS P5B. I have done all the usual but not sfc. Yes, I have a hub (Plug in type that does not use the Computer's power) as well as 6 USB ports directly to the MB...and there is also an additional card plugged in a slot with 3 USB ports. The...
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    USB problems....usbuhci.sys file

    Hello, I have had some BSOD and I made sure the RAM was good and increased the speed of the variable fans inside the case, but today I received a beautiful BSO and there was a file listed usbuhci.sys. I do know that I could not "see" the 3 external drives but the wireless mouse and usb...
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    Firefox and video card

    Good instructions...thank you I disabled the accleration......and then opened FF 2 times and it froze....but now it seems to be running..... Have to use it to see if the computer does not crash. I appreciate your help. Elliot
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    Firefox and video card

    I know I had a problem with Adobe Flash about a year ago. Where do I find the setting for Flash Acceleration...I looked in the "add-ons" but only see 'Shockwave 10xxx' Thank you Elliot
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    Firefox and video card

    Thanks for replying. Not sure what I would be looking for on the card's capacitors....... The system is as built and works well even though it is 3 years old. I will try Safe Mode. Elliot
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    Firefox and video card

    Is there a correlation between a failing video card and Firefox. My computer has been crashing when I use Firefox...not the program but the whole computer goes down...it does not happen when I use Google Chrome. On the FF forums I was told that it could be my RAM or the video card. Since...
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