Recent content by flamingswordsman

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    Gaming Laptop Advice

    If size is not an issue, I would look at the ASUS ROG laptops. They are reasonably priced, and offer good performance. If you are more in the market for an ultrabook; I would look at the ASUS UX32VD, or the gigabyte U2442. If these laptops do not seem to fit your needs, post some more detailed...
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    Hello, can i use this old hard drive as a second harddrive for my new

    From the sound of it, your older drive is using an older SATA, probably SATA 2 3gb/s. You can use this as your primary drive if you like, however, it will not have the speed and performance of your new drive. If I were you, I would use Samsung's data migration software to transfer the OS and...
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    ATI catalyst wont download

    Sorry to hear about your problem. I have a few solutions for you. But, Before you attempt any of these, you may want to uninstall your current driver. It should ask you if you want to uninstall during the setup wizard on the driver download from the AMD website. 1. Have you tried going to the...
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    Lightweight and Portable Laptop Capable of Running 3D CAD, and A/V editing?

    however, I would still like to know all the possible options
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    Lightweight and Portable Laptop Capable of Running 3D CAD, and A/V editing?

    Hello Gentlemen, All my life I have been building desktops, from basic home computing to dream machines, you name it I've build it. However I am not well versed in the market of laptops. This summer I will be prototyping using 3D CAD, and eventually 3D print my design. I will be going away...
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    Best Headphones For the Avid Listener

    In addition to what i said above, features like detachable cords, and coiled cords are a definite plus. I put every I buy under hard use, so build quality must be very high. Once again thanks for any responses
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    Best Headphones For the Avid Listener

    First off, toms hardware really needs to create a category for audio products. They don't even really have anything for monitors, and displays. Now to the question. I listen to lots of techno and pop. With a little bit of disposable income in hand I feel the need to get a new set of cans. I am...
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    Getting Monitor Speakers to work

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    Getting Monitor Speakers to work

    I bought a viewsonic model # VS13818 monitor. The monitor is working great, and i really have no problems there. What is a problem is the fact that the speakers will not work. last night they were working fine, watching movies playing games, all great. today, i can't hear a thing. the skype load...
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    24 or 27 inch gaming monitor; what to buy?

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    24 or 27 inch gaming monitor; what to buy?

    for me viewing angle is not a major problem, at work i am the only person who will be viewing this monitor. When I go to LAN parties (still tired from diablo 3 party) i use a friends screen.
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    24 or 27 inch gaming monitor; what to buy?

    the monitor in the link has a 1ms response time, 16.7 million colors, 30,000,000 dynamic contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, and best of all it is $330 with those specs it is in many ways better that the dell ultrasharp three times its price
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    24 or 27 inch gaming monitor; what to buy?

    the monitor i am currently planning on buying is this http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7199462&SRCCODE=WEBGOO0163C&gclid=CLax-byohrACFUHDtgodjT5JnA