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As someone who has struggled for a couple years with monitor induced eyestrain and headaches, I will say that doing this helps me INCREDIBLY well. The best part is, it's SO easy to try it, tinker with it (wattages, placement,etc.) until you find something that "feels" right for your eyes.

Hi all. I'm thinking of trying out one of the 120 Hz monitors. (Probably the Asus VG236). My dear old CRT is nearing it's end. But, at the moment, my new build is not done yet, and I'm limping along on a much older machine with no dual-link DVI.....just the old standard single DVI. (ATi...

Thanks everyone for the info. FYI, I wasn't referring to the recall (B2 vs B3) problem. I was actually referring to the various threads at this very forum (and other sites) which document MANY little annoyances for some folks like system freezing, etc.etc. (I won't start a list here...

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone can suggest which SATA ports to use for the best chance of avoiding problems ? I have an Intel X-25M G2 160GB SSD for the only drive in the system, and of course one optical DVD burner. The reason I ask is having combed through the many threads about...

Thanks everyone, it sounds like it should be fine. (Although I had wondered about stuff like "85 5.0L" posted above....the heat spreading down the case wall to do nasty things to connectors and the like.) But, the 800D is a tank of a case, and I think I'll be ok.....although I am curious...

Hi all, So, my parts for a new Sandy Bridge build are on the way. It will have an H70, in a 800D case. I was considering mounting the H70 rad directly on the rear case wall, with a push/pull fan setup, one inside & one outside the case. ( The shrouds are just gutted 25mm case fan frames...

Very good info, thanks much. I was guessing that the set-up of the second SSD (partitioning,etc) would not be automatic by W7, just needed it confirmed. As for the Recovery Partition on the main OS drive....... just how large IS it? Are most users skipping it (creating their own...

What timing.;) I was just researching this question myself while preparing downloads for a new build. Check out this link on the Product Overview at Intel's website: http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imsm/sb/CS-020784.htm Quote : "Whether using one or multiple hard drives, users...

Hi all, Doing a new build with my first ever SSD (Intel G2 160GB). I plan to put W7 and the games I play alot / long-term on it. Also, I may be able to score a deal on a second SSD (Intel G2 80GB), which I would use for a secondary drive (but not any RAID or such.) I have a couple...

Okay then, seems unanimous ! Thanks everyone, that seriously puts my mind at ease. I guess I knew that the "silent majority" of owners don't go around posting "my rig works fine" and such. But, it never hurts to have it confirmed by some folks who know first hand. Appreciate the...

Hey, thanks for the vote of confidence. I am gradually convincing myself to bite the bullet and jump in now. I was hoping that by now "THE" magical, stable, near perfect-for-almost-everyone BIOS would be out, but it doesn't appear so. Seems Intel also needs to get up to speed with their...

Hi folks, Okay [H] 'ers, I need your help,please. I am piecing together new build, and am stuck about the mobo. I really like the features of the P8P67 Pro, but I admit, all the posts about issues & problems has me kinda scared-off from it. I will eventually do some OC of the 2600k...

Thanks very much for the warning, I am piecing a new build together with that mobo and was(am?) considering the XAI. Anybody else encounter this problem as well ? Also, does anyone know if the Acceleration setting can be *completely* disabled through either the optional software or on...

Hi all, I'm trying to pick a graphics card for a new build, and am leaning towards the GTX 580 (or 570). One of the main games I still sometimes play is NeverWinter Nights 2. My question is whether anyone here has a GTX 580 / 570, and also plays NWN2 ? If so, how is the...

Cool. What about an "in-between" mode ? ( Call it... Sim-Lite? ) Would be very good to have varying degrees of difficulty (realism) to work your way up to from raw rookie to super ace. This thread now has me watching this game,too. Please keep the updates coming!:)

I have seen quite a few folks with the Scythe Kama-Bay & fan set-up, but none yet with a Lian-Li version. Do you happen to know which Lian-Li model (number?) it would be ? I thought I had read somewhere that some of those Lian-Li accessories would only fit properly in their own cases. And...

Interesting. I was actually considering trying one of these until I read so many users posting that it's just crazy-bright,and 0 brightness is a very common setting for them. I have major issues with eyestrain from overly bright monitors. I wonder, when you mention it dies down, did you maybe...

Wow, thanks for all the suggestions,folks ! (And for making it easy for a noob to understand.) So, going i7- 930 is sounding better to me now as a decent compromise of not too tough to o/c and some flexability for future upgrades. Now, having said that, is there any particular X58 mobo...

Hi all. I'm planning to build a new rig real soon, and have been reading probably WAY too much. Problem is I just can't decide on what platform to go with. I am a complete noob about overclocking, but it almost seems criminal to NOT o/c a high end set-up these days. I am going back and...

Hi all, Just starting to put together ideas for a new build. Am planning to go with a SSD for O/S and Apps drive. But, I was also hoping to save a few $$ by re-using the DVD drive and a HDD from my old system. The thing is , they're both IDE, not SATA. I am reading that when installing...

I have pretty much the same type of problems with LCD's / flourescent lighting. My best solution so far is to use a CRT (yes-- one of THOSE !). As long as the refresh rate is high enough to not cause a different type of flickering, I can be on the PC for hours, but ANY LCD I've tried...

I would like to second that request, please. This monitor sure is creating alot of buzz, and I might be tempted to jump at it as well. My only concern (like more than a few other posters here) is the minimum brightness. Eyestrain is a major problem I am trying to deal with, and the dimmer the...

Another thread jam-packed with helpful info ! Love it ! Could someone who owns one of these possibly answer 2 quick questions for a potential buyer ? 1) Does the infamous "black-bar-flicker" only occur when displaying HD (1080) content ? Or would it also happen when doing 1:1 for a...

So there's been a few folks here who now own these new 22-inchers. I've looked for reviews, forum posts, and the LG website, but I honestly can't figure out what exactly the difference(s) are between these two monitors. (Not including the physical look/design of each one....just the technical...

A quick follow-up question as to this "4:3" feature on this monitor. I understand that it will correctly put the black bars on the sides for smaller resolutions, but what about black bars on the top & bottom ? (Like when setting the resolution to something like 800x600, for example.)

Well, it doesn't say a whole lot, but I saw THIS little item on TFT Central about some ACER 19 and 22 inch LED's : http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/news_archive/11.htm#acer_led

Yeah, thanks for the good head-to-head review. I am also looking at both of these, so it's much appreciated. Since you asked if we had any questions...... Could you maybe clarify / explain whether or not BOTH monitors do 1:1 pixel mapping ? If so, how good are they at doing it ...

A glossy screen ? Hmm, the prad.de review specifically mentions a matte screen. It looks like that review is sorta old, though. Possibly some revisions prior to the final release ? One question for those folks who have bought or played with this monitor.... The prad.de review says that...

Thanks for the info to all those lucky new owners able to get their hands on one of these. I, too, would like to ask for any rough comparisons of it's blackcrush.

Hi all, On the fence about buying one of these beauties....... Since I am using an ATi card, I have to let the monitor do the work at pixel interpolation to run at non-native resolutions. I have read a few posts in the past about how this monitor actually is quite good at this. (Image...

I may be wrong, but I do believe the European version of this monitor does, and does it well from what I've read. Sadly, this is a deal-breaker for me. Too bad, as I was about to order one, but since I have an ATi card.... :( Why NEC chose to do this to the North American version sure...

Hey travbomb.... Any idea if the 22WMGX2 and the 24WMGX2 will have internal resolution-scaling like the European version of the 20WMGX2 ? ( I think it's called "Expansion-Modes" .) Either that, or any clue if the North American versions of the 20WMGX2 will ever get it ?

Just wondering if there is any news you can share about how that firmware update is going ? I am waiting to see if it will actually bring internal scaling to this monitor. ( The European version has it working great, but not the North American version). I am ready to buy one, but being...