Recent content by ochho87

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    PC shuts down and restarts (UPS problem?)

    No I'm afraid not, it's probably some kind of generic brand. Hard to come by quality supplies over here. There was only the UPS unit included with a very small leaflet and 1-2 diode looking things. By application, you mean software that I install on the PC? Could I possibly find that kind of...
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    PC shuts down and restarts (UPS problem?)

    Well the UPS is brand new, so I assume the batteries should be brand new as well. Yes, I haven't had the UPS die on me yet, so you could say they hold out for 10 minutes or longer. Sorry, I'm a total newb when it comes to electronics. Is a simulated sine wave a good thing or a bad thing? Quick...
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    PC shuts down and restarts (UPS problem?)

    Hi ko888, Sorry for the late reply, but I was under the impression that I would get email notifications if this thread ever got any answers. Anyway, I've done some testing and here's what I found out: -Currently using a 1200VA UPS. with 600W rating. It's a "Protec UPS-1200". I tried looking...
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    PC shuts down and restarts (UPS problem?)

    Hello, First of all, let me say that I do not have 24/7 electricity and we have to use a power generator that automatically switches on whenever we lose power (I live in Lebanon). My problem is that it seems that almost every time the power goes off (Regular electricity or generator) my PC...
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    ATI 6850 or GTX 460 for wow?

    Not sure I understood your last reply, but if you meant that: The GTX 460 is 1GB, and that the ATI 6850 is 10 euros more...then go with the GTX 460 1GB.
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    Any chance the 6850's drop in price by Black Friday/

    Check this one out: http://www.ncixus.com/products/56356/EAH6850%20DC%2F2DI2S%2F1GD5/ASUS/ I wouldn't expect to find it any cheaper. They seem to be high in demand, so I wouldn't expect any price drops anytime soon.
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    ATI 6850 or GTX 460 for wow?

    I'm pretty sure both cards are already overkill for WoW. But in any case, which version of the GTX 460? There's 768MB and 1GB Memory versions. Basically GTX 460 768MB < 6850 < GTX 460 1GB. And what's the difference in price between the 2 options?
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    Why cant i find/buy this card anywhere!?

    If you are planning to overclock, you should probably go with either Gigabyte or the Asus cards. They both have aftermarket cooler solutions, and seem to overclock very well and stay cool enough (below 70 under Furmark) http://www.ncixus.com/products/56232/GV%2DR685D5%2D1GD/Gigabyte/...
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    Monitor upgrade, suggestions wanted

    I don't know if this one fits all the requirements you are looking for, but it is definitely worth a notice. Asus VE248H Black 24" 1920X1080 2ms Full HD HDMI LED Backlight LCD Monitor w/Speakers 250 cd/m2 10,000,000:1 It is priced at 220$. I personally have the 19" non-HD version, and I'm very...
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    Issue with recent upgrade to 6850

    What's pixel format in CCC? Where do I find that setting? - I already uninstalled all drivers. Used Control Panel remove programs for ATI, then used Driver Sweeper to make sure nothing is left. After re-installing, problem was not fixed. - 10.9 Drivers did not work, they do not detect the...
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    EA Announces Battlefield Play4Free

    rpmrushIt's not free..ask anyone who played Battlefield Heroes. You cannot compete unless you buy the upper end weapons. At first, on the lower ranks you will be fine. But once the rankings go up and high end weapons are available for $$$ you will be murdered with your free weapon. It will...
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    Getting a new graphics card please help

    According to the chart posted by "iam2thecrow", you can get up to a Phenom II x4 955 which is a quad-core 3.2ghz cpu (pretty good), if you upgrade your BIOS to a certain version (also listed on that chart). But, I just looked at the motherboard specifications at: and it says the following...