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    50 of 11 ms ... what does this mean? (HTC Vive)

    So I have an HTC Vive. Been playing Beat Saber with no issues for about a year. Then, about 6 months ago, the sabers got all laggy and couldn't even play the game. So today I turned on the gpu performance graph and I'm seeing a red graph as soon as I turn on Beat Saber and it jumps to 50 of...
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    Best 40+ Inch 4K Monitor for Gaming?

    What's a good 40+ inch 4K monitor for gaming, for both less intensive games such as World of Warcraft and higher demanding games such as the Battlefield series ...? Price ... no more than around $2,000
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    Feedback on New Build for 4K Gaming

    Hey All ... I'm pulling together the specs on a new rig. I'm interested in 4K gaming, so I need a fast enough system to handle the graphics for FPS games (like Battlefield, etc.) but also RPG games that seem to take forever to load. I'd also like to try some VM gaming (think Occulus). Here's...
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    Best Video Card for GAMING (with i7-8700)

    What's the best video card for gaming? My latest configuration specs include: Intel Core i7-8700K CORSAIR DOMINATOR Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 (PC4-25600) (2x16)
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    Best Motherboard for GAMING (with i7-8700)

    What's the best motherboard for gaming? My latest configuration specs include: Intel Core i7-8700K CORSAIR DOMINATOR Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 (PC4-25600) (2x16)
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    What's the BEST Antivirus Software ...?

    What's the best AVR software, and that's ALSO not a drag on my rig ...? What do y'all think of TrendMicro Internet Security ...? Thanks in advance !!!!!!
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    IE Not Remembering Usernames & Passwords ...???

    For some odd reason ... my system no longer seems to retain usernames and passwords, for things like Facebook, etc. Is this a memory issue, battery issue, or something else ...?
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    Why does PC Probe only show CPU fan speed ???

    Hi guys, look at the attached screenshot of my PC Probe application. It seems to only show my fan speed for my CPU. Does that mean that it is the ONLY fan working ??? If I click "enable" on any of the other checboxes ... I get a warning message due to the level being zero. But again...
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    Is this a 'video card' issue or a 'memory' issue ...?

    My computer lately gets a blue screen error upon Windows Vista startup, but after several attempts it does work. Is this a video card issue, a memory issue, or something else ...? Attached are 2 images that show the problem. Oh, and here's the specific error: Problem Event...
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    Samsung Vibrant -or- Sprint HTC EVO -or- Samsung Captivate ???

    Ok ... I currently own the iPhone 3G and need a new phone. I like the iPhone ... but these new phones look pretty cool too. So, of these three ... which is best: Samsung Vibrant Sprint HTC EVO Samsung Captivate Some of the basics I need: good battery life, functionality...
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    Recommendations for "Forum" Software ???

    I'm building my own forum for a group of us to share "stock tips" and was wondering what's the best/"easiest to set-up" software out there? Anyone knows what HardForum uses? What do you think of WordPress and using some kind of plug-in ...? Thanks in advance! Vilhiem
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    Logging into Vista w/out Keyboard (yet needs Password)???

    ok ... here is the problem: installed a new keyboard that corrupted my keyboard drivers ... now I cannot "type" problem is, to fix it, I cannot even log into Vista as I cannot type my password!!! any way around this? I do have a non-password "guest account" and I cannot system...
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    please help, cannot load keyboard

    was installing a new keyboard, downloaded the new driver, installed it, re-booted ... but then, it corrupted the keyboard drivers ... and so now I cannot type my password to log in!!! help !!! any ideas?
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    please help, cannot load keyboard

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    PROBLEM, HELP! Bad keyboard install ...ouch

    was installing a new keyboard, downloaded the new driver, installed it, re-booted ... but then, it corrupted the keyboard drivers ... so now I cannot type my password to log in!!! help !!! any ideas?
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    Dual Core or Core2 Duo better??

    I'm looking to purchase a new laptop. Ideally 15-17" screen. Two questions: (1) Is the Dual Core or Core2 Duo better? (2) Is the LED or LCD screens better? Any suggestions? Thnx in advance!!! Vil
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    Best HDTV (LCD or Plasma) for $1,000 ???

    Hey all ... What's the best HDTV I could buy for around $1,000? I would like a 50-inch ... but maybe I may have to give up on size for quality. So, which brands, models and type (LCD/Plasma) are best? Thanks a bunch!!! Vilhiem
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    Encryption Security for USB Removable Media

    What's the best Encryption/Security software/hardware for USB removable media? Ideally, I would like something that does not require admin authority from the computer so it can be used on public or corporate machines. Thanks! Vilhiem
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    What's the Best Encryption for USB Removable Media?

    What is the best Encryption/Security software/hardware for USB removable media? Ideally, I would like something that does not require admin authority from the computer so it can be used on public or corporate machines.
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    Vista as 2nd OS (on Dual Boot) is SLOWER ???

    So, is this correct that when I built my new speedy rig, and made a Dual Boot XP32 and Vista64 on my VelciRaptor 300GB HD ... that Vista will run *slower* then if I just installed it as a standalone OS? If so, does this mean that my games will run slower too ?? And also, if so, should I...
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    Should I Install Games on Separate Drive from OS???

    I just built a mighty fast new rig, including a 300GB WD VelociRaptor. Question: Should I install a separate 300GB VelociRaptor hard drive from the main drive for games. In other words, I heard that games would run faster if they are on a separate drive from the operating system drive...
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    HOW to Install Both XP and Vista ???

    What is the BEST way for me to, on my new rig, install both XP32 and Vista64? I understand it is recommended to install XP32 FIRST ... then Vista64, but what steps should I follow and what pitfalls can I avoid? Also, is it worth it to install SystemCommander9 to handle this? Thanks...
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    What's the BEST Console to Buy Right Now?

    OK guys ... I am an old school PC gamer ... and yes, I did learn on a Commodore64 :P I like games like WoW, BF2, HL2, Quake, F.E.A.R., CounterStrike, etc. That said ... what is the BEST console system to purchase right now? (I am guessing PS3?) Also, I plan to connect it to my Dell...
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    What's the BEST HDTV for about $2-3K?

    What's the best High-Definition TV I could purchase for around $2,000 to $3,000? I tend to favor Sony ... but curioud what other folks have to say ... Thanks!!! Vilhiem
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    PS3 40GB vs. 80GB, Any Other Differences? Technology?

    Is there any other difference on the PS3 between the 40GB and the 80GB, other than the additional HDD space? Thought I read somewhere that the 80GB has a better chipset, perhaps?
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    What's the BEST Console to Buy Right Now? ?

    OK guys ... I am an old school PC gamer ... and yes, I did learn on a Commodore64 :P I like games like WoW, BF2, HL2, Quake, F.E.A.R., CounterStrike, etc. That said ... what is the BEST console system to purchase right now? (I am guessing PS3?) Also, I plan to connect it to my Dell...
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    Connecting PS3 to Dell 2707

    Any ideas on the best way to connect my Playstation 3 (PS3) to my Dell 2707 wide screen LCD? I noticed that the monitor has no HDMI inputs, only DVI, VGA and Component. I would also like to maintain an input to connect my PC to the Dell 2707 as well (a splitter perhaps?) Thanks All!
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    PS3 & PC Set-Up Using Same Monitor: Need Advice

    I am not sure where to place this question, but here it goes: I want to buy a PS3 and run it like a second computer (but exclusively for gaming). Now, what is the best way to operate both my PC and my PS3 on the same Dell 27" Flat Monitor? Is there some kind of A_B switch I could use...
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    DVD Movies. MP4, MP2, Divx ???

    If I want to save some of my DVD movies (or even some rental DVDs) ... what's the best format I could use to save them? 2 things I want to do with them: (a) watch them on my IPOD Touch; (b) copy them to another DVD Thanks!!!
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    No WPA Option? How Can I Fix This?

    On my Windows XP SP2 laptop, when I go to select the SSID and enter the network key, ... there is no option to select WPA from the Network Authentication dropdown, only Open and Shared, and Disabled and WEP in the Data Encryption dropdown. How can I fix this?? (note: found this screen shot...
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    Dual-Boot Question: Vista 64 and XP Pro

    I have an AMD 64 rig in which I have Windows Vista 64. Now, because I am having some problems with it (e.g., my new Ipod Touch will not interface with Vista 64), here are 2 questions: (1) Can I install a new Hard Drive into my current Vista 64 rig and install Windows XP Pro on it for...
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    XP or Vista for 64-Bit AMD Dual Core 4400 ??

    Ever since I built my new 64-Bit AMD Dual Core X2 4400+ rig (w/2gb of DDR, X-Fi Sound Card, 3 Raptor Hard Drives) and running Windows Vista Ultimate, I swear, it seems less snappy than my old Intel system with Windows XP. For example, games like BF2 seen to stutter at times and even DVD...
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    Do Multiple Hard Drives Slow a System?

    I have a fairly nice AMD64 system with 3 hard drives (a 36 Raptor, a 72 Raptor, and a 120 vanilla). Now I only have 2gb hard memory. Does having three hard drives slow the efficiency of a Windows Vista Ultimate system? Here are the rest of my specs: Processor AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual...
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    Help! My 64-bit System Still Stuttering

    Not sure what the problem is, ... but ever since I built my new 64-bit rig in February (w/Vista Ultimate) it has never been "snappy." As an example, I just put a DVD movie I recently recorded and went to play it in WMP and the playback was stuttering. Also get graphical problems playing...
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    HELP! AMD64 4400+ Still Stuttering

    Not sure what the problem is, ... but ever since I built my new 64-bit rig in February (w/Vista Ultimate) it has never been "snappy." As an example, I just put a DVD movie I recently recorded and went to play it in WMP and the playback was stuttering. Also get graphical problems playing...
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    What's a Good "Dual-Boot" Software?

    Hi Guys, I am just so frustrated with Windows Vista, ... it makes me crazzzy! So, what is a good software for me to use if I want to install Windows XP onto a separate hard drive (preferably free)? Thanks!
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    Cannot DELETE an ICON in Windows Vista?

    I have a shortcut icon on my desktop that I cannot delete. What happened is that I installed the game Battlefield 2 recently. Then, I realized that I installed an incorrect patch so I had to un-install the game. The un-install however did not remove the original icon. When I re-installed BF2...
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    Windows Vista: Crashes after Sleep when playing Videos

    Here's another strange one, ... Seems that on my new machine with Windows Vista Ultimate on an AMD Dual Processor with an nVidia 8800, ... if I set the computer on Sleep mode, when it wakes up and I play any kind of video, it crashes. Afterwards (or if I just turn it on), I can play the...
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    Is there a separate file for HL2 64-Bit mode?

    Is there a special dowload file for me to use if I want to play Half-Life 2 in 64-bit mode on my new dual core cpu/Windows Vista Ultimate system?
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    Outlook 2007 Constantly "Synchronizing Folders" & Slow Lately

    Not sure how this happened all of a sudden, ... but here's the situation: Using Windows Vista & Outlook 2007. Built new machine about a month ago. Installed Vista and Outlook 2003. Then, upgraded to Outlook 2007 about 2 weeks ago. Everything was working fine until yesterday. Now, my...
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