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    Need some Networking Advice

    I'm at a networking crossroads and I could use some guidance. I currently live in an apartment where my router (Netgear R6300 AC) is approximately 100 feet (+ passing through about 6 walls) away from my office. On my office PC, I currently use a Netgear WN311B wireless adapter (2.4ghz only...
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    No idea where to start...

    I apologize for my ignorance, but I truly don't know where to begin. I've been googleing,researching, and I feel really overwhelmed. I finally have put together some money to invest in an upgrade for my rig. Currently, I have: AMD Athlon 7750 6 GB Ram nvidia 460 gtx I have about 500...
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    $93 Shipped: Galaxy GeForce GTX 460 GC Edtion 768MB

    Edit: Title mistake. Its not 93 shipped its 93 AR. Sorry :) Thought this was a pretty [H]ot deal, especially since I just got mine for 109 a few weeks back and felt like it was a steal. Extremely happy with this card Tiger Direct has Galaxy GeForce GTX 460 GC Edtion 768MB GDDR5 Video Card for...
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    Macbook Air Personal Experiences thus far?

    So I was wondering what [H]arders personal experiences have been with the new MacBook Air thus far
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    Radeon HD 3200 to a GTX 460

    Update: I jumped on an Asus GTX 460 768mb for 115 after rebate. Just installed it tonight.. WOW. I can't believe i gamed with anything less. Absolutely blown away and happy with my decision; thanks everyone for the help when I was looking for it. I'm looking to upgrade my onboard Radeon HD...
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    n00b power supply question

    I have a Gateway DX4300-05 computer. I am looking to upgrade my video card to a GTX 460. Obviously, this means I need a new power supply. Based on my video card needs and my case size, can anyone recommend me a good power supply that wont break the bank? I'm out of touch lately with brands...
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    7 - 9 inch monitor set ups (+MaxiVista question)

    Before everyone shouts "just get a 20 inch for the same price" heres my situation. I have very limited space on my desk but want to expand my desktop slightly with a tiny monitor. I will be using this monitor for use when typing papers, using photoshop, and gaming (teamspeak window, lots of...
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    Warm: Transformers: War for Cybertron PS3 & 360 $43

    Amazon's deal of the day is Transformers: War for Cybertron for PS3 and 360 for $42.98 http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=xs_gb_A1ZMYWJRC2RB1Q?ie=UTF8&docId=1000208101&pf_rd_p=441937901&pf_rd_s=right-1&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=20&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1W7Z6XMG6PVEQAJ6290Z It's...
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    PCI Express 2.0 vs 1.0? Quick noob question

    Lately I feel like ive been making a lot of these threads.. its amazing how grad school has taken me out of the loop the past two years. When my previous expensive computer blew up on me (long story) I had to go out and buy a Gateway DX4300-05 (I worked at Best Buy at the time as well so it was...
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    Red Faction: Armageddon

    Red Faction Armageddon Officially announced and I am pumped! Links: http://www.redfaction.com/#/home - Official website and debut trailer. http://gameinformer.com/games/red_faction_armageddon/b/xbox360/archive/2010/06/15/the-evolution-of-destruction.aspx - First preview from...
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    Archos 7 Home Tablet

    Is anyone planning on picking up a Archos 7 Home Tablet? Engadget just reviewed it: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/archos-7-home-tablet-review/ $199 aint a bad price for it.. yeah, it isn't a perfect unit (resistive screen) but it seems it will get the basic job done. I just...
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    Lenovo S10-3t

    I was wondering if any fellow [H]ard members own a Lenovo S10-3t? http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-0651-37U-10-1-Inch-Multitouch-Netbook/dp/B0032ALW5C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1273518969&sr=1-1 I'm probably going to take the plunge next week.. I was considering buying a new netbook (I...
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    Simple Dual Band question

    I am about to set up my dual band router and I was wondering.. if I had a printer on my 2.4ghz band would any devices on my 5ghz be able to print to it? Or do the act as two separate networks? Google isnt helping Thanks!
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    WRT310v2 Woes..

    I've been having a variety of issues with my Linksys WRT310v2, the predominant one being having to cycle power on and off every 24 hours due to tremendous network slowdown (like everyone else...
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    Web Browser Woes..

    I'm seriously confused by some recent events in both Internet Explorer and Firefox.. Certain websites I go to redirect me to the wrong place.. for instance, at one point I typed in facebook.com and myspace would come up. Or i would type twitter.com in and.. myspace would pop up. Now every...
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    Fallout: New Vegas

    2/4: Some more details for Fallout: New Vegas were posted today. -Fall 2010 Release -Teaser Trailer: http://fallout.bethsoft.com/eng/home/teaser.php I still don't know what to think. I loved fallout 3, played around with 1 & 2 when i was younger, but when I was done with the game i was done...
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    AHH! Windows 7 issues

    I'm at a complete loss.. I received my windows 7 upgrade kit from Gateway three weeks ago.. upgraded from vista 64bit to 7 64bit, everything was great until today. I did not install anything new, I did not download anything, but out of NO WHERE four things happened 1) Icons for some programs...
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    EXTREMELY YMMV, clearence at Best Buy - Desktops and Laptops

    I was very hesitant to make this post.. if it gets closed then so be it, but I at least wanted to share some information that may help some [H]ard buddies! Starting January 17th Best Buy will begin putting its own brand of software on every single computer it sells. This software will include...
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    Nintendo Announces DSi LL.. wait, what?

    Well.. there were rumors two days ago and now its official Nintendo announces the DSi LL 4 inch screen.. bigger stylus.. bigger system.. wont really fit in your pants :P Obviously for the older portable gamers among us. (Regular DSi on top of the new DSi LL)...
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    Eyes hurt when using ACER x203h

    Alright so I purchased an ACER x203H monitor a few weeks ago and I have been noticing lately that all the solid colors that show up over a span of the screen (for instance the white space underneath what im typing right now) is a bit distorted.. as in its looking a bit black to me at times.. its...
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    Borderlands..

    I keep going back and forth on getting this game. It looks great but I need to make sure a lot of my friends are getting it. Also, from the preview videos, the game doesnt look as polished as i think it will be in person but we will see. im also a bit uneasy on how boring/exciting the game...
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    TV Tuner Question

    My set top box arrives tomorrow (if not Friday) and after all my research I think ive decided to get the Hauppauge 2250 TV Tuner card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815116037 Is there any other card anyone would suggest or is this still the general recommended card...
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    Set Top Box..

    I read the FAQ i just have a brief question. If i get a set top box from cablevision which has a coaxial out port and connect that to a TV tuner card, will i be able to record every channel which I can access on my TV? Thanks. edit: it seems to also have a firewire port. anyway to utilize that?
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    New to HTPC.. have a few questions :)

    Hey everyone im new to the HTPC world.. i read the FAQ but still have a few questions Well while in college i didnt have the funds to build a new PC but now that im back home and working (hey saving rent money :P) im able to upgrade from my P4 512 RAM GeForce TI 4200 PC last week. I purchased...
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    Dual Core VS Quad Core (been out of the market for a while)

    Hey everyone, so ive been out of the computers market for about three years now (money was tight for a while) and everything has evolved.. i feel like im new to computers all over again haha. anyway, i finally have some money to spend and i want to make sure i make the best investment to last...
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    i have a hour to choose a graphics card..

    Hey everyone, So i have a hour to buy a desktop computer for my brother. im leaving the state in a few hours and his desktop just went up in smoke and my dad said for his birthday we are going to grab him a new desktop now. The budget is about 700 bucks before tax he plays WoW mostly but i...
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    Lost Odyssey = Hard & Boring Odyssey?

    Hey everyone, i just bought Lost Odyssey from GameStop yesterday.. i havent played a JRPG in years and figured i would give this a whirl. I love games with deep stories and character development, so i figured this would be a no brainer. (Games ive recently enjoyed include Mass Effect and...
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    Gears of War 2 DLC Released TODAY

    So the GoW 2 map pack was released today: So, does ANYONE ELSE think they're buying something that is already on their disc? 79mb to me seems way to low.. but thats just me i suppose. Anyone else skeptical on buying it?
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    Spooler SubSystem App Error = driving me crazy

    Hey everyone, i am ready to kill myself right now i hope someone can help! My sister is leaving for college next week ( i leave tomorrow) she has a HP 6208nr laptop with Windows Vista 32bit Home Premium on it. She has had it for over a year with minimal issues. The current issue: Every...
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    Controller Learning Curve: From PC to Console

    Hey everyone, So i will probably be buying a 360 in September. The only thing i am worried about is the learning curve on the controller.. being a PC gamer all my life ive been used to the mouse and keyboard and excel at it. lately ive been playing some CoD4 at my friends house and im not too...
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    Spores gone Gold!

    Finally, Spore has gone gold! http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/14/spore-finally-evolves-into-gold-status/ From http://investor.ea.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=88189&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1187508&highlight I am extremely excited.. i just hope my pc can handle it (ive been out of the PC gaming...
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    The Age Old Question..

    I know everyone keeps asking this.. and usually i pass these threads by with a simple "oh look, someone else is asking..".. but im in a corner and i have to. (and i have a feeling this will be a long post, sorry :p) PS3 or 360. No. Really. Please no fanboy talk or bullshit. Hear me out and...
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    Laptop Video Cards: Im At Your Mercy!

    Hey everyone, So, i go back to college tomorrow. turns out last night my brother cracks his LCD screen on his Dell Inspirion 9300. Of course. My dad is in a crunch to get him a new computer before i leave. So i have less than 24 hours to get him a new gaming laptop. He usually plays World of...
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    Battalion Wars 2 - Wii

    Hey i was wondering who owned Battalion Wars 2 for Wii and their impressions on the game. I have a gift card to use and i want to hold out on Galaxy for now.. kind of done with single player games right now, i just beat Zelda and im about to beat Metroid. I know Battalion Wars 2 has a...
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    Confirmed: Super Smash Brothers Brawl to have WiFi

    Straight from the official website ( http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/gamemode/wi-fi/wi-fi01.html ): I'm so pumped! I just wish there was online ranking like in Strikers.. but for now i'm just happy that there is an online mode
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    Good DS Lite Stand/Charger?

    I was wondering if anyone had any experience with a DS Lite Stand / Dock / Charger. I can not stand just having it sit alone on my desk when my iPod, camera, Wii, external harddrive, and everything else look so nice and neat on my desk. I bought the React (The bestbuy brand) one from Best Buy...
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    Wii Play: Impressions and Availbility

    So who here is getting/has Wii Play? Impressions? Stories of getting it? Discuss Wii Play here.. I really have nothing to add other than im curious to hear what people have to say about the game.
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    Burnt Out Video Card

    Im a poor college kid running a decent computer (or what was once a decent computer) I reboot my computer the other day and its saying my graphics card isnt connected.. WTF yes it is.. (Radeon 9800) I open up my computer and it turns out that the power extender's 4th pin (going from left...
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    The Story of a Best Buy Worker who wants a Wii

    Alright ive been wanting to post my story forever now and here it is. I've been wanting a Wii since a few days after launch. I had the chance to get one at launch, and was actually on line with some friends, but decided not to get one as, i figured i would get one with ease after launch, dont...
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