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Can my PSU handle a GTX770?

When I use the excellent eXtreme PSU calculator, I like to tweak the settings to accommodate for potential (even if rare) "peak demand" scenarios to ensure the PSU can handle the demands and continue to provide "stable" power. So I set both CPU Utilization and System Load to 100%. Also...
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- Post #8
- Oct 11, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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[Retired] The LCD Thread

Wow! Great threat. Thanks to Ed Bott for recommending it. I too am looking at new LCDs to upgrade my mismatched dual 17" setup (currently a Samsung Sync Master 171P and a ViewSonic VG171 which sits on a 2.5" box) - which takes me to frustration #1. I fail to understand why so many monitors...
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- Post #2,163
- Dec 18, 2007
- Forum: Displays
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Diagnal grey and black lines across a viewsonic 22" lcd

If the LCD worked fine on the other computer, then that would "suggest" the LCD is fine. BUT, the easiest way to verify that is to slap another monitor on this new PC and see if the lines appear there.
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- Post #2
- Oct 21, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Using Bad PSU

I do it all the time. I have a a small pile of cheap PSUs that retailers throw in good cases to make the case sell. You can buy a $10 PSU tester from CompUSA to test the PSU and make sure the voltages are "good enough". Then what I do is just leave the tester plugged in. The tester has a "dummy...
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- Post #3
- Mar 22, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need help disabling something

Bump? It's only been an hour! ;) A little impatient huh? Perhaps if folks didn't have to guess if you are using NT, 2K, XP, or even Linux, maybe someone would be willing to punch into Google disable kernel debugger - then they might come up with...
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- Post #3
- Mar 22, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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How should I have my HD's split?

That is exactly what I do and how I set up all PCs with multiple drives. When I set up a PC, I install the OS, and all device drivers on to C-drive (just the drivers, all the other stuff (control panels, etc.) the makers throw in the Retail version go on D-drive) - Immediately install SP2 if...
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- Post #4
- Feb 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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what's the lowest system that will moderately run winxp sp2?

To get a good idea of what you can get for your money, go to MWave Motherboard Bundles and look at their motherboard combos. Unlike most combos, they also include RAM in theirs - so you can price it very easliy. Finally, for only $9 more (last I checked it was $9) you can have them mount the CPU...
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- Post #6
- Nov 19, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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are there no good corded keyboards out there?

Update on the A4Tech KBS-8 - just received my latest shipment of these great keyboard and note that now, at no added price, they now have LEDs on the board too.
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- Post #20
- Aug 10, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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are there no good corded keyboards out there?

No, it is a full size, full "travel" keyboard - if I understand you correctly. Some laptops have keys that seems to travel down maybe a 1/16th of an inch when you press them - I don't like those either. These have a good feel and normal travel, not a lot of pressure required but still, there is...
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- Post #12
- Jul 25, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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are there no good corded keyboards out there?

What? No, it is not wacked out - if you look and compare it to a standard and to a split ergo design, you'll see it is much closer to the standard qwerty keyboard. In fact, if you put your hands in front of you, they fall in place right over the keys of this keyboard. Left handed? Maybe in...
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- Post #10
- Jul 25, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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are there no good corded keyboards out there?

The A4Tech KBS-8 keyboards are my favorite - I have them on all my PCs and several of my friends now use them too. They have a nice feel, the "a-shaped" layout is totally natural - but it is not a big wavy thing like the Microsoft ergo keyboards, No F-Lock - none needed. The wrist rest is...
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- Post #6
- Jul 25, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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So what exactly does a UPS do?

Yes, I was very please with the run time - but it is one of those DLP (digital light processor) monitors - which are quite efficient - and gorgeous I might add.
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- Post #22
- Jul 25, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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So what exactly does a UPS do?

Unless I missed it, one of the main advantages of an UPS was never mentioned - that is, most UPS built for PCs have a data connection and software - when the UPS senses that it can no longer hold your system up, it will "gracefully" save all open files, close all apps, and shut your system down...
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- Post #19
- Jul 25, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Antec Sonata LED's

I use Motherboard Monitor 5.3.6. I used AC5 and broke it in as prescribed - only settled in about 1 degree cooler. I already dressed up the cables - using round cables where possible and tucking the cables away from fans and airflow. There are 4 other computers in the same area and they all...
- BillBright
- Post #12
- Jun 26, 2004
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Antec Sonata LED's

I am going to side track you guys here. I built the wife's PC in a Antec Sonata. Great case BTW - I highly recommend it - and yes the lights are THAT bright - but hers sits 4 inches off the floor, so not a problem - I added a Vantec Stealth 120mm fan up front for added ventilation. What's...
- BillBright
- Post #8
- Jun 25, 2004
- Forum: Cases & Cooling

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