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Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW VS UltraSharp 2001FP

Is this LCD HD-ready?
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- Post #22
- Apr 24, 2005
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Big Display for PC gaming...

Should I get myself a big screen plasma HDTV or a great HD-projector for PC gaming...
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- Apr 16, 2005
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Optimize GFX 5600U graphics quality on HDTV

In term of considering my future video card, which card has better 3D graphics quality + game play performance on HDTV (ATI or nVidia)? Something affordable as I am not a 1st-person-shooting game type of gamer. Something that can give me decent graphics quality + performance for game like Battle...
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- Post #7
- Apr 4, 2005
- Forum: TVs
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Optimize GFX 5600U graphics quality on HDTV

My HDTV only has Component, S-Video and Composite input. My video card has DVI, S-Video and VGA output. I installed the latest nVidia 71.84 driver, and set the resolution to 1024x768 for TV output. When switch to 640x480 the text on the TV is bigger, but still blur. But you maybe right, the...
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- Post #3
- Apr 4, 2005
- Forum: TVs
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Optimize GFX 5600U graphics quality on HDTV

Hi all, How come my Sony PS2 graphics quality (using the low quality composite video cable) is much better than the PC games with GFX 5600 Ultra video card, using S-video output at 1024 x 768 resolution on my HDTV? How can I optimize the graphics quality to that comparable to the Sony PS2 on...
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- Apr 4, 2005
- Replies: 7
- Forum: TVs
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Does GFX 5600 Ultra has component video out signal for HDTV?

Any idea if GFX 5600 Ultra has component video out signal for HDTV? If not, which inexpensive decent 3D gaming card has? I am currently using Asylum GFX 5600 Ultra 128MB. I am willing to invest something better, inexpensive and can output to my HDTV at 1080i via component video input. Any...
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- Apr 2, 2005
- Replies: 1
- Forum: TVs
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Connecting GFX 5600 Ultra to HDTV.. pls help

I though the latest nVidia driver supports HDTV over DVI?
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- Post #5
- Apr 1, 2005
- Forum: TVs
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Connecting GFX 5600 Ultra to HDTV.. pls help

My HDVT supports 480i, 480p and 1080i reso. S-Video can only give me up to 480p, but I am trying to get 1080i... Any idea? Thanks
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- Post #3
- Apr 1, 2005
- Forum: TVs
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Connecting GFX 5600 Ultra to HDTV.. pls help

Does anyone know how to connect my Asylum GFX 5600 Ultra to Advent HT2751A HDTV? The GFX 5600 Ultra has an DVI-I output, an S-Video and a standard VGA output, whereas the HDTV has Component Video-, S-Video- and Composite Video-input. I had tried to connect from the GFX DVI-I to the HDTV...
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- Apr 1, 2005
- Replies: 5
- Forum: TVs
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Motherboard of choice...

Thanks for your great input Marlin and Isman...
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- Post #4
- Apr 23, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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Motherboard of choice...

Hi all, I am budget user and would like to upgrade my old P3 system to P4 by changing new mobo, cpu and mem. I am targeting at P4 2.4GHz 800FSB, and thinking of getting a good cheap mobo. The machine will be used for general app such as office and internet. No gaming at all. Prefer on-board...
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- Apr 22, 2004
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Motherboards
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Should I get SATA hdd now or wait?

I upgraded from my 4 years old WD 30GB 7200RPM 2MB ATA-100 hdd. I am using Shuttle SB65G2 with SATA support. I am thinking about the 36GB Raptor, but the price drags me back a little bit...
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- Post #10
- Mar 11, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Should I get SATA hdd now or wait?

Good recommendation, but I am wondering why Raptor 36GB is not even close to Raptor 74GB in term of performance?
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- Post #6
- Mar 11, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Should I get SATA hdd now or wait?

I would like to upgrade my hdd and am wondering should I get SATA hdd or stay away? If should go for SATA, which brand would you recommend that cost under $100 with reliable performance. Thanks
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- Mar 11, 2004
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Computer Building
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Should I get SATA hdd now or wait?

I would like to buy new hdd but should I stay away from SATA hdd or it should be fine? Which one would you recommend? Thanks
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- Mar 11, 2004
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Automatic logout in XPPro after X minutes idle...

Does anyone know how to set XPPro to logoff automatically is the machine is sitting idle for X minutes? THanks
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- Mar 11, 2004
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Operating Systems
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How long is the Dell LCD warranty..?

Does anyone know how long manufacturer warranty do I get if I bought Viewsonic LCD from Dell? Thanks
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- Feb 11, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Is Viewsonic VP171b uses AU panel?

However someone said AU panel supports only up to 256k color depth although it has 16ms response time?? Newever LCD support at least 16.2m of color depth. So what is the point for going after RT while suffering the image quality? Any comment?
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- Post #3
- Feb 7, 2004
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Is Viewsonic VP171b uses AU panel?

Does any know if Viewsonic VP171b is using AU panel? It's 16ms... so... Any hint? Thanks
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- Thread
- Feb 6, 2004
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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LCD of choice, please suggest

But I heard many bad reviews regarding Dell's customer service lately. Besides, the LCD only come with 1 year of warranty. To extend it you need to pay for another $100. Even worst, you need to have at least 10 dead pixel for replacement (even at 17" LCD). Therefore I feel relunctant on Dell...
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- Post #10
- Jan 22, 2004
- Forum: Displays
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LCD of choice, please suggest

Does Viewsonic VP171s/b looks grainy in video clips and animation? I just bought the Sony HX73 (16ms, 0.264mm, 400cd/m2, 500:1, DVI+Analog) and will evaluate its performance fully before decided to keep. I run at 1280x1024 native reso at 32bit color setting, through DVI from the Asylm Geforce FX...
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- Post #8
- Jan 22, 2004
- Forum: Displays
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LCD of choice, please suggest

My research has narrowed me down to the following LCDs, please suggest which of these is the best for causal gaming, general application and dvd movie? 1. Sony HX73, $600 shipped 2. Samsung SyncMaster 173T, ~$541 shipped 3. ViewSonic VP171b, ~$540 shipped 4. DELL UltraSharp 1703FP, ~$530...
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- Jan 21, 2004
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Displays
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LCD of choice, please suggest

My research has lead me to the following LCDs, please suggest which of these is the best for causal gaming, general application and dvd movie? 1. Sony HX73, $600 shipped 2. Samsung SyncMaster 173T, ~$541 shipped 3. ViewSonic VP171b, ~$540 shipped 4. DELL UltraSharp 1703FP, ~$530 shipped Any...
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- Thread
- Jan 20, 2004
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Displays
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Which one is the better LCD??

Hi, I am planning to buy a 17" LCD for general usage, casual gaming (AOM, Simcity4, WC3 ...etc), simple photo editing and sometime CAD/Aninmation. Which of the following LCD should I go with, or should I just stay away and stick to decent 19" flat screen CRT? Or is there any better suggestion...
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- Jan 14, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Displays
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Which one is the better LCD??

Hi, I am planning to buy a 17" LCD for general usage, casual gaming (AOM, Simcity4, WC3 ...etc), simple photo editing and sometime CAD/Aninmation. Which of the following LCD should I go with, or should I just stay away and stick to decent 19" flat screen CRT? Or is there any better suggestion...
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- Jan 14, 2004
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Displays
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Memory question

I saw some memory modules have labeled "Dual Channel" while some do not. Is that mean DDR without "Dual Channel" labeled are single channel? Or DDR also means Dual Channel DDR?? Thanks
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- Dec 23, 2003
- Replies: 2
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Best OC combo with Shuttle SB65G2... please advice

Hi What CPU+MEMORY combo should I go with to get the most OC'ability at reasonable stability? I am aware that extreme OC will freeze up the PC in the middle of game play, which is quite frustrated and therefore if I would be happy if I could reach 3.2-3.5GHz at reasonable stability in my...
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- Dec 23, 2003
- Replies: 2
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Is Shuttle SB65G2 a good overclocker?

I like Shuttle because of compact, futuristic looking and solid quality case, and yet powerful compared to typical sized PC (looks bulky and cheap plastic feeling). Unless I found a really good looking and quality case otherwise I don't think I will ever want to go back to the ATX style...
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- Post #4
- Dec 15, 2003
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Memory of choice, Crucial PC3200 or Komusa PC4000?

I am planning to use on Shuttle SB65G2 XPC, and might overclock.
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- Post #6
- Dec 15, 2003
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Memory of choice, Crucial PC3200 or Komusa PC4000?

Given the following memories which one would be a better way to go. Komusa memory is cheap but rated at PC4000. Crucial is more expensive but rate only at PC3200. Please advice 1. Komusa 1GB PC4000 2. Crucial XMS 1GB PC3200
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- Thread
- Dec 14, 2003
- Replies: 7
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Is Shuttle SB65G2 a good overclocker?

I plan to spend ~$800-$1000 on system with Shuttle SB65G2, P4-2.8GB 800FSB, 1GB Dual Channel DDR, DVD/CDRW drive and wireless ms keyboard+mouse, that's it. No monitor, no hdd (already had 30GB ATA100 72k rpm) and graphic card (already board Geforce FX5600 ultra 128MB). I know OC requires great...
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- Thread
- Dec 13, 2003
- Replies: 6
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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What can I get with $1000-$1200 of budget...?

If you have $1000-$1200 of budget to spend what would you get? Thanks
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- Dec 12, 2003
- Replies: 9
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Will PC3700 memory benefits on PC3200 Mobo??

Hi all, most mobo these day can only support PC3200 DDR memory. What are the advantages I will get if going for PC3500 or above (PC3700, PC4000... Hyperam... etc etc)? I want to buy Shuttle SB65G2 XPC, P4 2.8GHz 800FSB, 1GB DDR memory, Black DVD/CDRW drive and nVidia 5600 128MB. What can I do...
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- Thread
- Dec 12, 2003
- Replies: 1
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Capture screen snapshot in Lynx 3.0... please help.

Does anyone know how to capture screen snapshot in Lynx 3.0 OS on a PC? I am writting a manual and wanna include a few pictures but have no idea of how to do it... please help... Thanks
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- Aug 5, 2003
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Capture screen window in Lynux... please Help..

How do I capture screen windows in Lynux, just like we do "PrintScrn" in MS-Windows? Thanks CP
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- Jul 25, 2003
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Where to find great looking pc cases?

Ya, I really like the Shuttle XPC especially the one with nForce2 chipset. I like iMac G4 too. Other case just looks old fashion and some nice looking aluminum case didn't even come with the cd-rom cover. Putting a beige color drive into silver looking case really looks awkard
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- Post #8
- Apr 8, 2003
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Where to find great looking pc cases?

Does anyone know where can I find great/sexy looking pc cases online? Thanks CP
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- Apr 8, 2003
- Replies: 14
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Small but annoying MSN Messanger problem... please help!

Does anyone know how to share wave output (for example, playing an mp3 song) just like the way we use our mic over the msn messanger? When both parties are connected (voice chat or webcam), another party can actually hear whatever music/song that you are currently playing. I accidentally have...
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- Thread
- Nov 13, 2002
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows
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Playing song over msn...

Does anyone know how to share songs like the way I share my webcam in msn? When both parties are connected (voice chat or webcam), the other party can actually hear the song you play without having to put your mic next to the speaker. I accidentally get that kind of result where my friend can...
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- Thread
- Nov 13, 2002
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows
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Please help, does anyone know where can I buy....

Please help... I have been looking for places in Los Angeles to shop for a cozy pillow with custom embroidered words but still have no luck. Anyone who know please give me a hand. Really appreciate your help... Thanks in advance...
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- Thread
- Nov 4, 2002
- Replies: 2
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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