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  1. Merlin

    Intel Demos 3.2GHz Nehalem at Shanghai IDF

    My what a big CPU...... You could mod a cooler, but that footprint is huge. Maybe even two cooler on that big boy :techgage::techgage: Merlin :techgage::techgage:
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    Passwords

    Watch your passwords and change them often. I know it's easy to remember the same password you have used for the past 5 years. But illegal hackers are looking for you. I say illegal because the word ( hacker ) itself doesn't mean it's underworld. Most have programs that can hack your passwords...
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    Gaming system

    Can you image gaming with this....I want one ( my wants are limited by my wallet though ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_mBjOmq1kY :techgage::techgage: Merlin :techgage::techgage:
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    Future of Monitors

    Hp is working on a new monitor using different materials. Check it out........... http://www.computerworld.com/hardwaretopics/hardware/story/0,10801,96779,00.html And Samsung monitors.......... http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/06/21/hardware-from-the-future-monitors...
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    22" 3D Monitor?

    Just a selling gimmick? ...........saying they are 3D I have two ACERs ....22" and 24" and quite pleased with them. The 24' is a litttle bright just coming out of the box, I had to tone it down in settings. But, for the price and quality, I have no complaints at all. :techgage::techgage...
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    FireBox with truefire attempt

    My timing for a vacation is uncanny, Last one I put in for, I had the Flu Now this one, Mom may need surgery with an anuerism of the stomach. They do a cat scan today to see if surgery is needed, at her age it could be risky, so I may need to run down there. We'll see :techgage::techgage...
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    Techgage Benchmark Scoring Thread

    With CPUz ( a small program to see your CPU ) you can see many things about your proccessor. Your CPU has a 16X mutiplier, so when you overclock that chip, you can use it in multiples of 16. :techgage::techgage: Merlin :techgage::techgage:
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    Lexar Announces Crucial Mobile DDR3 Modules

    I watched the movie from Intel about the atom proccessor First I have heard of it, but the guy made too many mistakes in his presentation. I would be interested in seeing a review of that chip. ( I don't think I would take it out and put it in my pocket, though ) :techgage::techgage: Merlin...
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    Are TechGage web pages loading slowly?

    If you are on a router, then upgrade the firmware. There are some DOCSIS 2 changes, end of year more changes :techgage::techgage: Merlin :techgage::techgage:
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    Your favorite movie(s)?

    There may be a sequal to " The Block " :techgage::techgage: Merlin :techgage::techgage:
  11. Merlin

    Linksys Router

    Upgraded the firmware on the router And speeds are great. I see this a lot and just never bothered upgrading the firmware. before the upgrade it showed jan of 2003......thats a long time ago So, if anyone is having router issues, this is the key I'll let some of my customers know...
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    Thermaltake BlacX Hard Drive Docking Station

    Looks like a winner. Has it's own power supply so it doesnt draw from USB port. But what I have is 6 or 7 PATA drives that I could use, but not with this. Hmmmm I wonder if I could open the WD My Book and take the drive out of that or the other external drive....... I'll check into that...
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    OC'ing problems?

    Yeah, I have tried NTune, when I try to use it, it just freezes the system. The best way to overclock is from BIOS, If you have a bad OC, the you can reset it and try another OC....worst case, you have to reset BIOS. :techgage::techgage: Merlin :techgage::techgage:
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    Cheap Gaming MoBo's??

    Cheap is not a word in the gaming motherboard industry. Either you want a cheap system to play solitaire or a nice system to play Crysis. Something in-between pehaps? But then, it would not be cheap....huh? The best thing to do is to see what others are using, then check pricing. Look in the...
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    OC'ing problems?

    Before these two builds ( see signature ) I had the AMD62 X2 6000+ with M2N32 Sli Deluxe WiFI. The board quit on me, I think it was the PCIe slot. Maybe this can help........ Try unplugging all other devices like HD's, CD's, DVD etc.. and see if you get video. If not, then it could be a CPU...
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    OC'ing problems?

    Are you using SATA or PATA ? You really need to give more info of your problem and OS and all...... We would like to help...... just give more information Take out the OC and reboot :techgage::techgage: Merlin :techgage::techgage:
  17. Merlin

    Only a Geek Would......

    technology is great....huh? They say technology has increased so much in the last 10 years, most can't keep up. I see that to be true with my customers..... I know, it seems so simple to me...and others......but some of these people can't set their temps on the A/C. Much less to remember the...
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    Only a Geek Would......

    I was cooking a snack, cheese sticks and caught myself doing a geeky thing. It said to deep fry at 350* F for three minutes. Now, I'm thinking this has to be perfect, so why not gt out the Raytec laser point thermometer. So, My ' Only a Geek Would.... Is check my oil temp in the fry daddy with...
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    Cheap Gaming MoBo's??

    Need More Input......... What CPU ? AGP or PCIe ? ( I think they still have AGP ) Amount of RAM you want to go with..... ATX or Mini ATX Operating system? :techgage::techgage: Merlin :techgage::techgage:
  20. Merlin

    Video Driver recovered

    That reminds me, nvidia DID have an update that was installed for the 8800 series....check it out at nvidia :techgage::techgage: Merlin :techgage::techgage:
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