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Different file counts between operating systems?

I transferred my entire Documents folder from my desktop running 64-bit Windows 7 Professional to my laptop running 32-bit Windows Vista Home Premium over my home network, and if I view the properties of the files on both OSs, the number of files and total file sizes are different between the...
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- Jul 11, 2010
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Operating Systems
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New build, <$1000, gaming and programming, some image/video editing

I ended up getting this DDR3 1600 memory from G.Skill. It was on the list of supported memory modules for the Gigabyte motherboard I mentioned earlier, and it turns out that motherboard does support DDR3 1600 (and DDR3 2200, incidentally). So far I have the case and memory, and will be...
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- Post #16
- Dec 21, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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New build, <$1000, gaming and programming, some image/video editing

Yeah, because the one you recommended is $50 more after rebate. That's a pretty significant jump and I'd rather save that money or put it to some other piece of hardware. The only potential issue is that the 550VX has "Extra long cables support full tower size chassis." I already ordered the...
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- Post #15
- Dec 19, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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New build, <$1000, gaming and programming, some image/video editing

I doubt it's you, but thank you for clarifying what went wrong. I see it's all memory problems, so if I go with a P55-based system, I'll definitely be very careful about what memory I choose. But your experiences also have me looking at the AMD platform again. I also noticed online that...
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- Post #13
- Dec 19, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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New build, <$1000, gaming and programming, some image/video editing

What kinds of troubles, I wonder? EDIT: I'm starting to think I should be able to get away with 550W, right? Corsair CMPSU-550VX 550W power supply It's only $70 after rebate. I'm trying to keep costs down, so that's looking good to me.
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- Post #8
- Dec 19, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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New build, <$1000, gaming and programming, some image/video editing

I see, so which wattage do you suggest I buy? And I'm not stuck on Corsair, but they got good reviews, so I just went to them initially.
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- Post #3
- Dec 18, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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New build, <$1000, gaming and programming, some image/video editing

Uses: Gaming at 1080p (may also try to use the Dolphin and PCSX2 emulators), programming (games and school), Photoshop, maybe video creation/editing, general use Budget: $1000 at most. $800 is more preferable. Other: Buying in the US; no brand preferences; using the same monitor and...
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- Dec 18, 2009
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Computer Building
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Can anyone give me a quick overview of current CPUs?

Anandtech seems to really like the Core i5-750. But you say the Phenom II X4's are close enough in performance to make the i5 not worth it... But that's for which specific Phenom II X4 models and in which usage scenarios?
- Josh7289
- Post #7
- Oct 15, 2009
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Can anyone give me a quick overview of current CPUs?

I've been out of the loop for a long time. Catching up on GPUs was relatively easy because of ATi's recent Evergreen launches and Anandtech's coverage of them, but what's the current situation on CPUs? I'm looking at these Athlon, Phenom, Core 2, Core i5, Core i7, slapping numbers like II or...
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- Oct 13, 2009
- Replies: 8
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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The point of ATi's/nVidia's new video cards?

Just going to throw this in here: I'm actually interested in PC gaming now more than ever, mostly because of the new crossover with consoles. Many of my favorite series (especially Japanese games) are now heading to PC, giving me much less of a reason to buy games for my consoles, when I can...
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- Post #103
- Sep 13, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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[Retired] The LCD Thread

I see. Well, using input lag as the only (or the most major) criteria, would the BenQ G2400WD still be the best, in all of history (as far as you know)?
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- Post #7,176
- Jul 7, 2009
- Forum: Displays
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[Retired] The LCD Thread

Alright alright, then how about good ones, not just decent ones? Well actually, it's pretty hard to find the G2400WD right now, so if I'm going to be looking at buying a hard-to-find monitor, I might as well look all the way into the past. What I mean is, what's the best 1920 x 1200...
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- Post #7,168
- Jul 5, 2009
- Forum: Displays
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[Retired] The LCD Thread

xt, What do you see in the future for 1920 x 1200 resolution monitors, especially for gaming-happy models? Is the horizon basically filled with 1080p only? I'm wondering if I should bite the bullet and hunt down a BenQ G2400WD now, or wait until October to buy a new monitor as I was...
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- Post #7,138
- Jun 27, 2009
- Forum: Displays
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[Retired] The LCD Thread

Do you happen to still have your entry for the 2493HM that you had on the list? I'm still interested in reading the input lag measurements and notes you had listed for it.
- Josh7289
- Post #7,119
- Jun 23, 2009
- Forum: Displays
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[Retired] The LCD Thread

xt, Are you planning on modifying your recommendations soon regarding the BenQ G2400WD and Samsung 2493HM, since they have both been listed as 'deactivated items' on Newegg for a while now? I mean, it's probably a good idea to keep them in your list until they're basically nowhere to be...
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- Post #7,093
- Jun 17, 2009
- Forum: Displays

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