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So far it looks like the IOGear hybrid switch is my best choice. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817399024 I have a usb mouse, ps/2 keyboard, and dvi monitor so this switch is perfect. I realize I might upgrade to a usb keyboard at some point but the price jump for the...

The KVM switch sounds like a great choice. While it would be sleek to have only one case under the desk, I can definitely manage two cases. It's the space on top of the desk that's in short supply. A setup that needs only one monitor, keyboard, and mouse is the basis of what I'm looking for. Is...

Hi guys, I have a dilema which I have not yet begun to research. I decided to first post my issue here in hopes of getting pointed in the right direction. I prefer doing my own research and learning how to do things for myself but I'm not against a little kickstart from the more savvy folks...

that indeed did it. i was able to partition the remaining portion of my hd. thanks for sharing the info. i'm glad to know about the partition function now. :D

now that i think about it, i was never given an option to format the other 40gigs. how would i do that? is acronis disk director a retail product? i would prefer solving this issue without spending more $$. :D

i just built a new computer and while installing win xp pro, decided to split the 80gig hd into 2 partitions: 40 and 40. i used the partition utility at the beginning of the win xp set up and identified my first partition as 40 gigs. it created that partition just fine. the problem is that now i...

That's what I was afraid of. Thanks for the info. 8)

I recently bought a new system from a custom builder and had them install Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 on the system. When I received my new system, it came with an OS recovery disc (as usual) and a Product Key for my OS, but no install media. I am currently building a new (second)...

The old system is a Dell Dimension 8200 with a Dell proprietary motherboard. I bought it way back in Dec 2000.

Not sure I'd be able to do a fresh install of Win XP. All I have is a recovery disc. Since this is my first build, I've never purchased an OS retail. I've always gotten them ready-installed on factory built systems so I don't think I have the capability to do a fresh install. (I have yet to find...

As per the specs listed on newegg: GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 (rev. 1.3) Storage Devices PATA 1 x ATA100 up to 2 Devices SATA 3Gb/s 6 SATA RAID 0/1 Realistically, I use my CD drive about once every 3 months, if that. My main concern is not having to transfer all of my data to a new HDD. Will I be...

I read that article on BadCaps.net, too. That's what made me wonder about this PSU. Perhaps I'll go with this: Antec TRUEPOWERII TPII-430 ATX12V 430W Power Supply - Retail Thanks for the help! :D

Hi Everyone :D I'm planning my first build. This system will be for business only (browsing, email, writing, billing/invoicing, etc). Nothing fancy. No gaming or heavy graphics on this system but I do want it to last a while. (I have a separate gaming system). So here's what I'm looking at...

I see. So the 1917 has speakers and the 1916 doesn't. Thanks for the tip. :D

Is there really any difference between the Acer AL1916WAbd and the Acer AL1917WAbd? Based on the specs, the differences are so minor that I don't understand why Acer makes both models. Anyone have insight on this? Thanks :D