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XP in 256 Color Mode?

I know you guys frown on multiple threads for the same topic. Is there a mechanism to move a thread from one board to another (in this case, from the video board to the general board)?
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #5
- Oct 7, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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XP in 256 Color Mode?

Steps 1-5 did the trick. Thank you for your help. Any thoughts on why the problem occurred in the first place? Thanks again.
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #3
- Oct 7, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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XP in 256 Color Mode?

Hi, everybody. I posted this in the display forum last night, but hadn't received feedback as of this moment. I'm re-posting it here to get more exposure and hopefully some suggestions. Thanks. Original Message: Hello. I'm having a strange display issue, and I'm out of ideas at the...
- anonymousvkfan
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- Oct 7, 2006
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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Display Color Issue

Hello. I'm having a strange display issue, and I'm out of ideas at the moment. This morning, I booted up the computer and noticed that Windows appeared to be in 256 color mode. You know how a high resolution photo looks when you're in 256 color mode? That's what my desktop wallpaper looks...
- anonymousvkfan
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- Oct 6, 2006
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Thank You

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=27&threadid=1893823&enterthread=y I posted several questions prior to the build I needed to make for my move on August 1st. I just wanted to say thanks to all who provided suggestions. I am very pleased with the end result and appreciate the...
- anonymousvkfan
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- Sep 4, 2006
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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LCD or Plasma?

I found this to be an interesting article. I first read it a couple of months ago. I apologize if it's more technical than you're looking for. http://www.tigerdirect.com/static/html/display-lcd-or-plasma.html
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #18
- Jul 23, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Audio recording sound cards

Misuspita, I have a set of logitech 5.1 speakers that I would like to use with my new build. My impression is that the audiophile isn't compatible with anything over 2 channels. Also, one of the customer reviews I read on the Audiophile said is was outstanding for recording and listening to...
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #22
- Jul 16, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Audio recording sound cards

Blain, I've been reading reviews and opinions all day :). Here, zzounds, HomeRecordingDotCom, etc. Audiophile seems to be great for recording, but what good is that if I can't hear how great it is because the playback is subpar? I've never had luck with the quality of onboard sound. Do I...
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #18
- Jul 15, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Audio recording sound cards

OK, I've gotta ask. Does anyone who owns an M-Audio card recommend it for playback? I'm hearing that they're superior in recording quality. Does that mean they lack in playback capability? Reasonable gaming/entertainment experience?
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #12
- Jul 15, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Review Request #67422

I looked at three different places, and the one I picked was the quietest of the three. I probably couldn't accurately answer your question until I've been living there for a few weeks.
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #23
- Jul 15, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Audio recording sound cards

It just dawned on me that benedict's post was intended for Dark. Talk about being full of yourself :). Sorry, man. I'm working too fast. Hope you don't mind if I continue posting questions in this thread.
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #11
- Jul 15, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Review Request #67422

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817151023 Newegg doesn't currently list this. It does, however, list one for the 380. Seems odd. This is my first time with a PCI-e card. I don't know what the connector is supposed to look like. Can anyone confirm in the picture if...
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #14
- Jul 15, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Audio recording sound cards

Dark, I didn't mean to take over your thread. Hopefully the topic at hand is useful to you. I had a bad experience with a Dazzle USB video capture device years ago. I understand it's a completely different company and a completely different media, but I vowed never again to spend a good...
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #10
- Jul 15, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Review Request #67422

Whoa, by the time I finished my last posts there were three additional ones. I can't keep up with you guys. This will slow you down: How many ways can you color a tetrahedron using three different colors? StevenNevets: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145590 A...
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #10
- Jul 15, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Review Request #67422

Possibly, but I can't take that chance. I don't want August 1st to come around and not have access to a PC. If I fill up my tank today at $2 a gallon, it doesn't make me an idiot if two weeks from now gas is going to be $1.5 a gallon. I realize the timing is inconvenient, but it's the best I...
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #9
- Jul 15, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build Review Request #67422

Moving on August 1st and will need a new PC. I posted about a month ago about this topic and got suggestions. Now that I have researched everything, I just wanted to post my final decisions and get another round of insight. As always, any feedback is appreciated. System will be used...
- anonymousvkfan
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- Jul 15, 2006
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Computer Building
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Audio recording sound cards

Fellow home recorder here. Just curious, doesn anyone know how M-Audio holds up against the creative X-Fi series?
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #7
- Jul 15, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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USB Plate/Connector

Thanks for the replies. I guess I feel a little bit better knowing there isn't an official name for them. I once had to set up additional USB ports pin by pin for a motherboard that had horrible documentation (it was a Mach Speed). The panel/riser/bracket makes life a lot simpler. I hear...
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #7
- Jul 11, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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USB Plate/Connector

Looking to purchase an A8N-E in the near future. Many motherboards today come with a separate USB plate/connector that attaches directly to onboard USB pins (and occupies the place of an empty expansion plate). I think they're great because I've had to to connect a USB port pin by pin and it's...
- anonymousvkfan
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- Jul 10, 2006
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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Asus "Fanless Design"

Thanks guys. You completely answered my question. I will probably opt to purchase a separate CPU fan in the interest of noise (vs the stock fan), and I will look to see that it blows down. This board rocks.
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #5
- Jul 8, 2006
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Asus "Fanless Design"

I'm planning on building a new machine in the near future and am looking at the Asus AM2 motherboards. All of these motherboards have "fanless design." This confuses the crap out of me, because I have no idea how literally this phrase should be taken and/or what types of fans I need to...
- anonymousvkfan
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- Jul 8, 2006
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Calling all Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and ATI Fanboys

I currently have a P4 2.4 Ghz processor. My machine was built back when AMD had just become prominent enough to be considered an equal with Intel. AMD has since been the more competitive of the two (in terms of price/performance ratio) IMO since that time. I will be moving on Aug 1 and will...
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #3
- Jul 8, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Video card for new PC - Advice Appreciated

I currently have a P4 2.4 that's overclocked to about 2.8. That's the only thing I've ever overclocked/modded. Maybe if I'm feeling ambitious someday I'll look it up, but not a huge desire to do it right now. Thanks for clarifying the memory issue for me. I was originally planning on going...
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #17
- Jun 18, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Video card for new PC - Advice Appreciated

Thanks for all the help thus far, everybody. I'll probably go in the X1800XT direction, unless there are some drastic price changes between now and the time I buy everything. Well, it was a couple of years ago (when FarCry came out). Still a horrible deal, though. Looking through the Sunday...
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #12
- Jun 18, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Video card for new PC - Advice Appreciated

Thanks everyone for the advice thus far. Morgash, I couldn't justify dropping ~ $1500+ on a machine for gaming alone. I'm a guitar player and can frequently be found mixing / recording on my PC, much more often than I would be gaming. Sound must be at a premium for me, especially when...
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #8
- Jun 17, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Video card for new PC - Advice Appreciated

Currently researching the X1800XT, and it does appear intriguing. The problem most potential buyers have it is that reviews/comparisons for it generally don't specify whether or not they used the 256MB version ( the link you provided ) or the more expensive 512 MB version...
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #7
- Jun 17, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Video card for new PC - Advice Appreciated

Any psu's you would recommend in the same neighborhood price-wise? No preference for Ultra, it happened to be on sale.
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #5
- Jun 17, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Video card for new PC - Advice Appreciated

Thanks for the reply. Sorry TigerDirect hasn't been good to you, I only have good things to say about them. All my parts ship from the Ohio warehouse, so maybe it's different in other areas of the country. I'm definitely looking at NewEgg, too, though. I'll do some more research on the...
- anonymousvkfan
- Post #3
- Jun 17, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Video card for new PC - Advice Appreciated

I amazingly didn't stumble onto this site until just recently. Been using TigerDirect for years, and anandtech happened to be mentioned in one of the user reviews. First off, let me just say thanks to all the posters here. I've been using the search function and reading up on some hardware...
- anonymousvkfan
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- Jun 17, 2006
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Graphics Cards

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