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    Looking for some advice - will more RAM help?

    My current system is almost exactly like yours, but with 32GB RAM. Yes it's old, but I keep multiple browsers with dozens of tabs open along with Ameitrade Thinkorswim, Excel sheets open and sometimes Winamp playing music and it's still as snappy as I could want it to be. I think it could be...
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    NEW Apple iPad 9.7" (6th generation) 128GB Wi-Fi Space Gray *factory sealed*

    Long time lurker here selling a brand new, factory sealed 6th generation (2018) 128GB iPad: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-iPad-6th-Gen-128GB-Wi-Fi-9-7in-Space-Gray-MR7J2LL-A-SEALED-NIB/132645342825
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    What to do with old busted monitor? (LCD works, inverter board fried)

    I have an old dell e197fp that apparently blew a bunch of capacitors on the inverter board (a common problem with that model after some searching). I already tried replacing the caps, but I suck at soldering and completely FUBAR'd the board, so that's not an option anymore. Is there...
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    Ivy Bridge Temperatures Could Be Linked To TIM Inside Integrated Heatspreader: Report

    Could someone explain to a newb like me what I need to know going into an IB build given this new development? If I order the retail package (assuming nothing changes) what else will I need? Do I need to buy Arctic Silver, and/or an aftermarket cooler?
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    Ivy Bridge i5-3570K HD 4000 Graphics Benchmarks?

    Wow, thanks for the input! Maybe I should go with a new video card when I finally build my new IB rig.
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    Ivy Bridge i5-3570K HD 4000 Graphics Benchmarks?

    So if I have this video card HERE and do no gaming whatsoever, would an IB serve me better for 1080p video? I also have dual monitors, how should I set up my new rig when I build it?
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    Dell U2412M

    Just got mine today, ordered late Wednesday night. Ended up getting it for about $232 from Dell.com. The secret? I got $300 worth of Dell gift cards off ebay for $230. Free shipping, minus 5% from Fatwallet, plus tax. Awesome monitor, especially for this price! :D
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    More RAM or faster RAM? What's best?

    Thank you guys
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    More RAM or faster RAM? What's best?

    Hmmm, well it is XP 32bit... but I kind of had a feeling the slower speed wouldn't be noticeable (especially for what he uses it for).
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    More RAM or faster RAM? What's best?

    Right now my brother has 2x512MB of pc4200 DDR2 in his Dell Dimension... I just bought him 2x1GB of pc5300. I know if I use all 3GB together they will run at the slower speed, is it better to go with only 2GB but faster speed?
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    Suggestions for editing 1080p video

    Thanks. Yeah, in this case I was talking about forgoing CUDA (at least for now).
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    Suggestions for editing 1080p video

    Okay, so again, if I'm not gaming... what if I stuck with my old 8600GT on an i7 2600k rig? Would that totally bog me down, or be fine for what I need? (it would be nice to be able to save some money if I don't need to upgrade)
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    Worth it to wait for IB?

    I won't even be getting the money for a new system until late January, and I'm under no deadline to build a new one.... Talk me into waiting the extra couple months for Ivy Bridge instead of a Sandy. ;)
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    Suggestions for editing 1080p video

    Assuming I go with Premiere to take advantage of CUDA, then what card should I be looking at?
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    Suggestions for editing 1080p video

    Ah, well see that's why I asked... I had no idea. I may be using Premiere to take advantage then
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    Suggestions for editing 1080p video

    I WILL NOT BE GAMING Just wanted to make that clear. I'm looking for a card that will be good for editing 1080p video. What are the most important factors to look for? Core clock speed, # of cores, onboard RAM? I'm looking at this, but wondering if there are better options for what I need...
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    Sony Cybershot Vista 64 driver?

    Wow, I feel stupid... For some reason the front USB ports on my computer won't recognize the camera correctly, but the rear ports work fine :mad: That's weird, but at least it works now. Thanks for the help.
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    Sony Cybershot Vista 64 driver?

    Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, but I'm looking for a driver for my Sony DSC-P200 camera for Vista 64. Sony doesn't have an official driver out, so I can't use the camera on my computer. I know there are smart people out there who can make beta drivers on their own though. I found one...
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    Dead secondary HD won't let Windows boot?

    Well I'm in Safe Mode now and it's working very slowly... I'm trying to transfer everything to a different drive, then I'll run some diagnostics or format it and see if that works. Question: Does the master drive on an IDE cable have to be the first plug, or can it be either plug as long as...
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    Dead secondary HD won't let Windows boot?

    Let me start by saying everything was working fine until the other day. Now, when I try to boot Windows XP, I get as far as the Windows logo screen and just before it would go to the desktop the computer sits at a black screen. I unplug the drive in question and everything works fine...
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    Dead CPU? Dead Motherboard? Dead PSU?

    I'm running an old socket 478 system (2.8 P4, 875p mobo). I've been leaving it on 24/7 for the past couple years. I used it fine last night, but when I woke up it was unresponsive. I decided to turn it off and then back on, but when I did that it never beeped during post. All the fans...
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