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    U2414H HDMI Full RGB Output?

    I recently purchased a U2414H monitor to replace this old square thing I had from the dark ages. I'm using the Intel Graphics 4600 integrated on a haswell processor. My motherboard supports HDMI, DVI, and VGA out. The monitor supports HDMI and DisplayPort. So I connected the monitor via...
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    Black Screen with Intel Graphics Driver

    Tried a new DVI cable and it worked (?). So apparently my graphics card driver doesn't like my DVI cable... Kind of confused, but I guess I'll go with that. Current cable is too short, so ordering a new one off Amazon.
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    Black Screen with Intel Graphics Driver

    I can actually get into the machine remotely using logmein when the monitor craps out. For some reason it just stops detecting a monitor on the DVI port when the graphics driver is loaded.
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    Black Screen with Intel Graphics Driver

    Tried the latest driver from Gigabyte, still no dice...conks out when driver is loaded. Still fine with Generic Microsoft Display driver. 2 errors in Event Viewer (not sure if related): DCOM got error "1084" attempting to start the service WSearch with arguments "Unavailable" in order to run...
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    Black Screen with Intel Graphics Driver

    Yeah - that's what lead me to believe it's a driver issue. Everything looks fine in safe mode even with the graphics driver installed, no issues. When I roll back the graphics driver to the generic Microsoft Basic Display Adapter everything is fine in non-safe mode. i5-4670 Intel...
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    Black Screen with Intel Graphics Driver

    Hey guys, Built a machine with Windows 8.1 Pro and an Intel 4670 processor. I'm just using the Intel 4600 Graphics chip right now - no other video card installed. For some reason when Windows updates the Intel HD Graphics driver, when the changes are applied, I just get a black screen. It...
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    New to Mac: Mini? Pro? Macbook?

    Hey guys, I'm a recent convert to the dark side of Mac. I've been using a MacBook Pro (primarily in clamshell mode) at work, and am looking to convert to a Mac at home too. Right now I'm using a AMD Athlon X4 620 desktop with 8 gigs of RAM and a SSD (not exactly blazing fast by today's...
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    HP Laserjet P2015 "ghosting"

    Follow-up for anyone who stumbles upon this in the future... It was the toner cartridge. Replaced that and it's working perfectly now. Sucks that the thing died, about 1200 pages before it was due, but glad the entire printer isn't shot ;)
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    HP Laserjet P2015 "ghosting"

    I think the printer is *technically* out of warranty, so I doubt they'd give me the time of day, but I've never dealt with HP support before. Might just be worth it to buy a new cartridge. I thought I was saving money in the long-run with laserjets, but man, even the toner is expensive!
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    HP Laserjet P2015 "ghosting"

    Nope, this is the original toner cartridge that came with the printer. I've never changed it before.
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    HP Laserjet P2015 "ghosting"

    I'm having some problems with my printer that maybe someone can diagnose or help me fix... It's a HP Laserjet P2015. What happens is when I print something, all of the actual text will be clear, but there will be a bit of a "ghost" about a 3rd of the way down the page from where the font...
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    FS: Logitech Performance MX Mouse

    Bump - we'll try again with a lower price? ;)
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    FS: Logitech Performance MX Mouse

    Looking to unload a Logitech Performance Mouse MX. Same one found on Amazon here. Brand new, only used about an hour to figure out I didn't quite like it as much as I thought I would. Includes the mouse, original box, bag of accessories etc. Looking for $50 shipped. Ebay profile included. :D
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    Career Advice in IT Infrastructure

    It was just 3 years ago, I, a fledgling Computer Science major came here to ask for advice on career opportunities, and despite my rather murky idea of what I wanted to do, I received some excellent advice from you guys. So 3 years later, with some more specific ideas, hopefully I can get some...
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    FS: Logitech Performance Mouse MX

    Looking to unload a Logitech Performance Mouse MX. Same one found on Amazon here. Brand new, only used about an hour to figure out I didn't quite like it as much as I thought I would. I probably lost the manual and the disk somewhere strange, but it includes everything but the manual and...
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    Reinstalling Windows on Laptop

    I bought an Asus laptop from newegg with Windows 7. Unfortunatly, as pre-built computers go, the thing has a ton of crap loaded on it by default. I'd like to just format and re-install with a fresh, unbloated windows install. I just have a few questions that some of you may know the answer to...
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    Budget Laptop Recommendation

    I'm looking for a decent laptop for work/school. I'd like something that is at least workable for software development, watching movies (not HD), surfing...the most intensive thing I'd probably do on it is Photoshop, or playing some sports simulation games (lots of CPU, not much graphics...
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    Hooking up TV directly - software?

    Here's my dilemma...not quite sure if this is a HTPC issue or not, but I'll take a shot. I have my TV hooked directly to my computer via HDMI. I have my normal monitor hooked up, and I use that for all computer things. All I want to do is watch videos on my TV. However, when I hook it up...
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    Can't get Z-540's to work on Win 7

    Hey guys... I'm having some problems getting my Z-540 speakers to work under Windows 7. (Yes, the Z-540 speakers...the ones that were probably decent speakers back in the 90's :D) It seemed to stop working when I upgraded to the Windows 7 RC on my old computer. I coughed it up to a RC bug...
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    Because you are a glutton for punishment, and it's Friday (Build help)

    I actually had some trouble putting together a non-gaming machine for less than ~$550 ;) Based on your budget though, hosedaddy's route looks pretty good.
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    New to SSD drives question

    Assuming this is true, why are people always discussing ways to avoid lots of data thrashing about on the SSD's? There's been a few threads about not setting up pagefiles on the SSD...are people legimately worried about their hard drives exceeding their own life expectancy? (Don't mean for...
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    Windows 7 - Acquiring For Students

    Hey guys... I went ahead and bit the bullet and emailed my advisor about the MSDNAA for our department. Can't hurt, anyway. They're all probably hording Windows 7 for themselves ;) There might be a thread on here about it too, but if you call an MS number directly, they'll sell you a...
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    Windows 7 - Acquiring For Students

    Can you use a Windows 7 Pro upgrade key to activate an already-installed installation, or would it force you to go through the installation process again?
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    Windows 7 - Acquiring For Students

    Looks like the $30 deal isn't going to be available until October 22nd to download, right?
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    Windows 7 - Acquiring For Students

    I'm actually running the Windows 7 RC...prior to that, XP. I just bought a new system via newegg, so I'd hate to go back to XP. I could continue to run the RC for a bit, but I'm a bit worried about security...bugs...new features etc. It'd be nice to start off my new system the right way...
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    Windows 7 - Acquiring For Students

    After the awesomeness of the IEEE/ACM deal dried up, I've been in sort of a bind trying to figure out what the best (and legal) way of acquiring Windows 7 for a student is. I checked on the MSDNAA - at our school it just applies to people actively enrolled in IT classes. I'm a CS major, and...
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    Budget Build: Need Review.

    Based on all of your input (thanks!) here's my slightly modified build. Antec 300 Black Case + EarthWatts 430 power supply ($105 combo) GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Mobo - $70 G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model...
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    Budget Build: Need Review.

    Thanks guys. Is the Antec Three Hundred Illusion case decently quiet? I see it has quite a few fans attached :) I'm in between that or the Antec Sonata III (looks like there's a coupon that'll bring that down to $85). Does the CPU need a beefed up cooler if I'm not looking to overclock, or is...
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    Budget Build: Need Review.

    Thanks guys! With the Asus mobo, I guess I'd always have the option of adding a dedicated video card down the road if I require it, right? I guess there's no point in a 9600 unless I'd be utilizing it...could spend the extra money somewhere else. I guess my question is: The Gigabyte + 9600...
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    Budget Build: Need Review.

    Thanks for the help guys! I guess my knowledge about computer architecture is a bit off.... Assuming I wouldn't be using the computer for much gaming (I think I've only fired up The Sims 3 so far this year), would an onboard video card with the Asus cause a significant bottleneck in anything...
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    Budget Build: Need Review.

    Thanks for all the advice guys and pointing out that my CPU isn't compatible with my motherboard...whoops. I've been looking over lt_shiro's build advice and just have a few questions... Does the AMD II X4 Propus 630 have a lot more bang for the buck than the 620? Is the lack of an L3 cache a...
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    Budget Build: Need Review.

    Would you consider DDR2 right now a better buy? I guess the only thing that matters is the performance of the computer. I usually end up upgrading or buying a new system every 2-3 years it seems...by that time my computer is usually so dinosaur-like there's not much that's worth saving. DDR3 RAM...
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    Budget Build: Need Review.

    I'm looking to get a build for "general" use...mostly internet, development, photoshop etc. I'm a geek though, so I'm sure I'll find some other uses. I've delegated gaming to my 360 almost exclusively. I'm looking for a build around $500 (this is somewhat flexible). I've been using my AMD...
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    Setting up a Home Theater

    Hey everyone. Had to come to the experts for advice again. I'm a college student, so money isn't exactly flowing everywhere, but I'd like to overhaul my home theater system a bit. I have a nice Samsung 26" LCD. I know it's not particularly impressive, but I'm used to the dinosaur CRTs, so...
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    Windows 7 + Sims 3 = Slow?

    Yeah...Sims 3 + exam week don't mix at all, let alone my ancient computer! Probably for Christmas I'll be looking into upgrading this rig to something nice and shiny and new (and of course posting here for advice! A quad core with 4 gigs of ram...a man can dream, right?) but times are tough and...
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    Windows 7 + Sims 3 = Slow?

    Thanks for the reply guys. I know my computer is pretty generally outdated, and upgrading this rig anymore just isn't cost effective. Just trying to see if there's anyhting I could do to squeeze the last drops of oomph out of this thing. I'll try closing all programs, reducing graphics settings...
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    Windows 7 + Sims 3 = Slow?

    Would there be any benefit of downgrading to Windows XP? Anything I could do besides make sure all programs are closed and that nothing is eating up CPU time? Turn down graphic settings which sound CPU intensive maybe.
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    Windows 7 + Sims 3 = Slow?

    So here's my dillema. With the end of XP coming sooner than later, I decided to take the plunge into Windows 7 - it sounded like Windows 7 performed better at everything than Vista, and was just marginally short of Windows XP. Okay, safe bet. My XP installation had all kinds of strange adware...
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    360 Fiasco

    Just a bit of a follow-up...sent it in, and they have it listed as "repaired" and sent back out, so all went well! Hopefully I get one of the newer models instead of the old refurbished ones. :)
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    360 Fiasco

    Don't worry, I was being sarcastic with the Gamestop thing. I'm really not that mean. I've had this one for 9 months. The last one I had for about a year prior. This is my 2nd 360. Before, it was just freezing completely and emitting this demonic noise. No error code. Just kept freezing. Now...
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