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    Good Cheap Laptop under 500?

    I just got hired into a place where I need a laptop. I need to find a good cheap laptop new or used for under 500$. Mostly for business, but wouldn't mind having it for fun occasionally, and something I could use when I travel. Any suggestions?
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    Tearing 4890

    I first noticed this when I booted up stalker. The videos of the logo's and shit that usually happen when you play again, well.. for some reason I watched them and noticed that the videos were tearing with horizontal lines. Especially True for the opening game video and then also true when ever...
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    4890 and Crysis not performing up to par

    According to benchies i see around the internet. a stock 4890 with Crysis on High Settings and no AA or AF at 1680x1050 should be getting around 48.2 FPS http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-4890,2262-7.html With these settings I get no higher than 30 FPS, usually between 20-30. O.o
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    Help OC'ing a 4890

    So far I am using Rivatuner and Furmark. It's running right now and its been crashing at much lower than what I have been seeing people run this card at. Is it my card or am I doing something wrong? So far I have just been adjusting the clock core and it first crashed on 939, then i brought...
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    Unlocked 4th core. Stable

    So my dilema is. 3.7Ghz at 3 cores at 45 Celcius or 3.0Ghz at 4 cores at 45 Celcius?
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    CPU temp higher than Core Temp

    I've been overclocking my system and following the temperatures from Core Temp, CPUID Hardware Monitor and OCCT when I stress test. However, I installed EVEREST today and I'm running a Prime 95 blend and getting this CPU#1 - 43 CPU#2 - 43 CPU#3 - 43 CPU - 54 Why would by CPU temp...
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    Problems with windows 7

    I created an administator account when I installed my windows but everything I do it says I need to be an administrator to do and this.... i get this alot http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m126/DirtyNightsinGR/hollaholla.jpg
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    Problems with windows 7

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    Overclocking for the first time

    COOLER MASTER RC-690 Radeon HD 4890 Seagate Barracuda 7200 500 GB Antec EarthWatts EA650 G.Skill Ripjaw 1.5v 4gbs ram Phenom 2 x3 Gigabyte mobo Cooler Master 212 Hyper + Let's get this ball rollin. Which programs should I get, and where should I start?
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    windows 7 and pc usage

    I just built my computer 4 gigs of g. skill ram, and installed the 64 bit version of windows 7 my monitors say that i have 20% usage of RAM being used, when just idling, what could be causing this?
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    Moving from 5.1 to ???? (budget $150 total)

    I have an old Creative Labs 5.1 Speaker System down stairs in my basement, but I am sick of all the wires and hassle that goes with that system. I want to upgrade, but I don't know what is what now days in the speaker world. I only have 150$ total to spend, and that is w/ shipping.. any ideas?
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    20wmgx2 user looking to move into multiple monitors

    Hello, I am currently using my beloved 20wmgx2, and I with the building of my new PC I want to move into the multiple monitors realm. I was hoping to jump on that deal of refurbished 20wmgx2s but they removed them from the sight. Should I wait till I see the refurbished 20wmgx2s on the website...
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    GA-MA790GPT-UD3H and Master Cooler 212

    As I am putting the cooler in, I am realizing that it might not work with my mobo, it doesnt seem I will be able to put any RAM in it if i Use this. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/irhxcbcziuzxs/IMG_05601.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/irhxcbcziuzxs/IMG_05591.jpg let me...
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    WTB : 120mm fans.

    topic.
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    WTB: 500GB Spinpoint f3

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    Power LED connector question

    I have a Gigabye MA790GPT-UD3H Board and my case has a +pwr led and a -pwr led and the power led connector on my board is a 3 pin, where do i put the + one and where do I put the - one. Also, The fans in the case came hooked to power cables, should i just unhook them from that and plug them...
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    WTB: 4GB Ram (prefer G-Skill)

    I am looking for 4GB of RAM. I prefer G-Skill DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) 4Gb (2x2GB) 1.5V.
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    NEC MultiSync 20WMGX2

    This is the monitor I have, is there any way to run HDMI to it?
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    Buying windows 7

    Phenom II x3 do i want 64 bit or 32 bit?
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    Want to build a new gaming PC. (under 1000$)

    I am still running a 1.8ghz PC and it is way beyond time I updated. I play alot of PC games and would like it to stay up to date for awhile. I play alot of FPS's and MMO's. I would like to build something around 500$ dollars. I already have an amazing monitor, a great dvd burner a mouse and a...
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    How much can I OC my current system

    Its a bit old, but I bought it knowing that I could OC at somepoint and never did... AMD Athlon 1.8ghz Abit NF7-S 2.0 Mobo / 333 fsb Barton Core. ATI Radeon 9800 pro 1 Gig of Ram (dual corsair 512's)
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    Any good deals on any good hard drives?

    In the market for a new Hard Drive... my 250 Is completley full of Media, and my 80 gig is taking a crap... both are pretty old. So i dont have the greatest budget in the world, but if theres a good deal on a hard drive.Im sure I will snatch it up... if any of you know of any, let me know...
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    can someone explain SATA to me

    and how do i use it, the only thing i need to worry about is if my mobo supports it right?
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    Will this SATA burner work with my Mobo?

    My Mobo: Abit NF7-S 2.0 The Burner: LH-20A1S http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827106057
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    maybe someone can answer this for me...

    Im going through some old CDR's you can tell there is data written to them, but i put them in my comp and it says i put in a blank cd or no cd... sometimes... i remember once back in the day i wrote a few cd's using a program that wouldnt let you see the contents of the cd without that...
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    Good DVD Burner?

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    Good DVD Burner?

    Can someone tell me a good DVD burner out there, I would like not to buy crap.
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    Got my NEC today, have some problems

    What the heck is going on here. i dont remember this problem on my CRT, and the shadows in the game are pretty much straight and blocky. THe problem you see there in the shadows is very similar to the problem i get with smoke in World of Warcraft and HL2 .. what's causing it...
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    Giving in, buying the NEC... any rebates/deals around?

    Any rebates going on... CC? BB? im a little concerned about it being too small for me, and something about the native resolution, and backlight bleeding... but what ever, im giving in... i need a monitor so if anyone knows any rebates before i purchase that would be awesome.
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    What kind of monitor is best for gaming.

    Buyers thread says TN, but as im just about to buy a TN LG 20" or the Samsung 226BW people are saying, S-IPS Is the way to go... so now im all flustered and dont know what to do.
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    best Monitor for gaming 400$ or under

    First people said TN, now people are saying IPS... im confused now... any general answers for this?
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    LG204WT on sale at circuit city

    Ehh... should I go for it? After seeing the backlight bleed on the 22 inch, i think this may have to suit me for my gaming and photography stuff.... $279 on sale
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    WD 250 gig.. is this normal?

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    Looking to upgrade from a 19" Crt to an LCD for gaming...

    So, im sitting here using my 19" CRT Nobilis monitor thats on its last leg... I have to hit it on its head almost everyday for a picture to come on. Sometimes it wont, anyways... Im not exactly sure that non-crt is the way to go, but i figure i'll give it a go. I started doing research today...
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    Color/Brightness correction

    Ok, i have a 9800 pro, and i started playing doom 3 today... but everything is too dark (yes i know its a dark game) but its darker than it should be ... same with half life 2, and other games... are there any pictures i can color / brightness correct my display to? or any programs.. what ever
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    WD 250 gig.. is this normal?

    i just installed my 250 gig hard drive.. and it says i have 233 gig available, i have put nothing on it.. is this normal?
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    my WD 250 gig..problem or no?

    Just installed my WD 250 gig.. and it shows that i only have 233 gig available.. i didnt put anything on it.. is this normal?
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    Inspire 7.1 Creative speakers

    Inspire 7.1 Creative speakers anyone know anything about them
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    whats so special about headfones?

    whats so special about headfones? why do headphones > 5.1 speakers?
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