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    5450->6770

    I'm upgrading a machine today from a 5450 to a 6770. I have the latest patched drivers etc - can I just swap the cards or is it worth an uninstall and clean install as I change over? My process was going to be 1. Uninstall driver, shut down 2. Change card 3. Boot an install driver...
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    USB TV stick/card thing....

    Advice needed. I have an oldish laptop that I want to use for watching live TV. I think a USB stick is the best way to achieve this. Key points: - I do have an external aerial which i want to be able to plug in - must support digital 'freeview' TV here in the UK - I have no need to...
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    most expensive card i ever saw

    ok so i know some of them Quadro cards cost thousands but as for a mainstream gaming card this is pretty steep... http://www.scan.co.uk/product.aspx?ProductId=38157 Must run hot. Bit dissapointing that you only get one DVI output too.
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    Will my laptop run win7?

    I know the official specs for win7 - anyone tried to run it on a less powerful machine? Results? I am doing a fresh install on a new HDD, specs are: Dell Inspiron 6000 Centrino mobile 1.6ghz (730m?) 512mb ram radeon mobility x300 tvm.
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    "June 6, 1944 - 66 Years Since D-Day. You are welcome Europe."

    Now Im not starting a war or anything, but really, could you be a bit more patronising. (see top of H homepage). 1492, 518 years since Europe discovered the Americas, you're welcome America... ? :rolleyes:
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    Budget box build - how low can you go!

    1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Browsing, Torrent, TV card, video, music. No games. 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? £100, but I think it can be done for less. No problems with ebay/used parts although would be interested to...
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    Driver issue 7950gt - anyone else having the same

    Ok so this card may be a little old these days, but ti does everything I ask with no problems! For clarity, this is the Gainward nVidia 7950GT 256mb that was factory overclocked. With the card came drivers - as normal version 91.47 Every time nvidia release a new driver i go through the...
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    matching memory advice

    Hola Machine specs as below (Asus P5B) - I am adding some more RAM - questions: 1. I currentlly have Corsair XMS memory (2x 512mb) - presumably it wont matter if I go for other manufacturers memory for the remaining 2 slots? 2. XP doenst recognise over 3.5gig, hence no point going for...
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    fps for office systems...

    im looking for a good fps shooter that a few of us can play in the office at lunchtimes over the local network... criteria as follows: -game will ideally be free to dl - i read that quake/Q2 was now widely available for legal download? Anyone got any links please? -has to run well ish on...
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    who is using IE7?

    everyone, or just a few?? I actually quite like it and consider it just about comparable to firefox despite being a bit overzealous when you are trying to downloand anything. I love the quick tabs button but hate how the home and refresh links are on the right!! No good for left handed...
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    Save Games - HL2

    Im building a new PC and am well into HL2 Episode 1. Basically I want to know if there is any way of transferring my saved games from one PC to another - or this automoatically done through my Steam account? Furthermore - do I have to buy all the games again via steam - or are they...
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    New intel system, but which board?

    Lo. Going for a new upgrade from the system in my sig - its about time i hear you say.. anyway, these are the parts im looking at: Core2Duo E6600 7950GT (The gainward golden sample version) Some 800mhz memory Some decent SATA disks but cannot decide on which Mobo? I do like the...
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    cooling my P4 on air..

    Having real problems with my P4 3000. I havent overclocked and the spec is as shown in my sig. The stock cooler had to go and installed this Akasa thing... I did initially go for a Scythe thing or one of the Zalman coolers, but space is tight and neith would fit. Doing normal...
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    CPU xchange

    Im moving a P4 3ghz/1Mb/800 into my rig in place of a P4 2.4/512/800. one simple question: Windows - will it throw a wobbly at this and start claiming this is an entriely new system and demand I go and buy another windows CD? Ta for your help :confused:
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