What kind of graphics card is compatible with my pc and monitor?

Q. I�m upgrading my pc from Win XP to Win 7 OS and need to get a new graphics card that has/supports DirectX 11. I don�t know what type graphics card is compatible with my machine, but it has the following:

1. Athlon64 4200 Dual Core (2.2Ghz) CPU
2. MSI K9N4 Ultra F motherboard , NVIDIA nForce 500 Chipset based with PCIe x 16 slot
3. Acer model P205H LCD monitor with 1600 x 900 resolution

I recently added more RAM to accommodate Windows 7, but now need to upgrade the graphics. I don't game; I mostly use my computer for financial management, photo editing and storage, and some web surfing. I'd also like to be able to stream movies. Please help me determine what kind/type of graphics card is compatible and meets these needs along with being under $150. Thank you!

A. What motherboard?

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What is the difference in LCD monitors?

Q. I am planning to buy a new monitor for a new PC, and I wasn't sure what kind to get. I do web design on it and I watch a lot of movies. I also do photo editing and digital drawing. I want something with nice sharp picture, but I wasn't sure what all the numbers mean on the listings. I have been looking at Tigerdirect. Could someone explain the differences and what all the little numbers mean for each?

23" 1366x768 / 720p Native / 8ms / 700:1 Contrast Ratio / HDMI / ATSC Tuner / HD LCD TV

Samsung SyncMaster 216BW 21.6" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 5ms, 1000:1(DC 3000:1), WSXGA+ 1680x1050, Gloss Black, DVI-D, D-sub, 300 cd/m2

The 1000:1 thing and the 720p are what I dont understand at all. Please impart your knowledge upon me.
I know one listing is a monitor and one is a tv, but assuming they will both work with my computer, what do you think.

A. The number 720 stands for 720 lines of vertical display resolution, while the letter p stands for progressive scan or non-interlaced.

1000:1 is a contrast ratio this explains it:
The contrast ratio is a measure of a display system, defined as the ratio of the luminosity of the brightest color to the luminosity of the darkest color that the system is capable of producing

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Is this computer good?

Q. Case: NZXT Phantom 820 Series CA-PH820-W1 White Steel / Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Monitor: SAMSUNG S24C350HL Glossy Black 23.6" 5ms (GTG) HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight LCD Monitor
Hard Drive: Western Digital WD SE WD4000F9YZ 4TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

Wireless Card: TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 Dual Band Wireless N900 PCI Express Adapter, 2.4GHz 450Mbps/5GHz 450Mbps, IEEE 802.1a/b/g/n, WEP/WPA/WPA2

GPU:(2) EVGA 04G-P4-2690-KR GeForce GTX 690 4GB 512-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX1500 Classified 120-PG-1500-VR 1500W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

Thermal Paste: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Compound AS5-12G - OEM

Ram: G.SKILL Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C9D-16GTX

Motherboard: ASUS Rampage IV Extreme LGA 2011 Intel X79 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Extended ATX Intel Motherboard

CPU: Intel Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition Sandy Bridge-E 3.5GHz (4.0GHz Turbo) LGA 2011 150W Six-Core Desktop Processor BX80619i73970X

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit - OEM

Internal Ethernet Plug: HP J7934G Jetdirect 620n Fast Ethernet Internal Print Server

Fans: COOLER MASTER R4-S2S-124K-GP 120mm Case Fan 4 in 1 pack

CPU Cooler: COOLER MASTER Seidon 240M RL-S24M-24PK-R1 240mm High Performance All in One Liquid/Water CPU Cooler

Disk Drive:(2) LITE-ON Black 12X Blu-ray Burner with Blu Ray 3D Feature SATA IHBS112-04 - OEM




Do I need more fans, and how long will this last and what should i add if i need anything extra for it to work (my budget is $6500 and i have $6156)

A. Wow, most people don't have that kind of budget.
But anyways.
Your case checks out with me, (I have the mid tower version of that case :D)

Personally, I don't care much about the monitor, except for if it has an HDMI or DVI cable, and yours does, so it checks out with me.

For your hard drive, I would skip a 4tb HDD and get maybe 512 gb to 1tb of memory with SSDs, and then maybe a 1.5 or 2tb HDD and raid 0 or 1 them. SSDs run a lot faster than HDDs, and at your price range, you can afford it.

I don't know much about wireless cards, sorry.

As for your gpu, I think it is good, but it is powerful with only one fan. I would recommend the AMD Radeon 7990 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150669), or 2 if you want to Crossfire (which, by the way, is pointless unless you are running multiple monitors)

You power supply checks out, it's 80+ and modular.

Your thermal paste checks out. (although a lot of the time aftermarket heatsinks/water coolers have them pre-applied)

You RAM is fine, but, with your budget, why not go for 32gb? I know you barely ever use over 8gb, but I would get 32gb for the hell of it. I reccomend Corsair Vengeance RAM sticks, btw.

Your motherboard checks out with me.

Your CPU checks out with me

I don't know much about ethernet plugs. Sorry.

With your budget, you could get performance fans, like http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181041 or something.
Or get fans with LEDs in them, my case looks awesome at night with those.

As for your CPU cooler, it checks out with me, but I would recommend a Corsair h100 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181017) or h100i (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181032)
(What can I say, I'm a sucker for Corsair products.)

Do you really need 2 blu rays? lol, it's fine with your price range. But you could get a temperature display/fan controller.

As for more fans, I would get all the fans I could, especially at your price range. Look at Newegg's overview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JdfLmtW92E8) to see how many 120's, 140's and 200's your case supports.

I'm sure this computer would last a while, unless you somehow mess up the cooling and things melt. And I'm sure these parts won't be obsolete any time soon.


As for adding stuff, again, maybe some more RAM (just because your price range is like $6000) and maybe a temperature/fan controller that fits your 5.25" drive bay.

And are you seriously building this or are you just making this for fun?
Oh, and, hope I helped :D

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Are these good gaming specs, is it a good price?

Q. First off I'd like to say everyone who 'nerds out' these questions while saying "You need to spend £1200" to get a gaming pc can go away since I know that is not true. Sorry for the rough start.

What will I use my PC for? Editing videos using sony vegas, dreamweaver, fireworks and photoshop. I will be using it for programming as well and most importantly gaming (Counter strike, Warrock, Call of duty, Starcraft, Civilisation, mincecraft, battlefield, homefront, rift and probably a few more).
It's taken from this website http://www.cyberpowersystem.co.uk/system/Cyberpower_H67_configurator/

The specs I have chosen are as follows....
CASE: CoolerMaster Elite 310 Mid Tower Gaming Case with see-thru side panel
Lights & Illumination: NONE
Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Default Case Fan
Cyberpower Noise Reduction Technology: None
CPU: Intel® Core� i5 2400 Quad Core 3.1GHz 6MB cache LGA1155 + HD Graphics [+53]
FREEBIES: None
Overclocking Service: No Overclocking
Cooling Fan: Asetek 510LC / Xtremegear Liquid Cooling system w/ 120mm Radiator (Asetek CPU Water Cooling ***Overclockable XXX***)
MOTHERBOARD: Asus P8H67-M LX SI H67 DDR3 Intel LGA1155 micro ATX Mainboard w/ 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, Intel HD onboard Graphic, SATAIII USB2.0 (B3 Stepping)
Internal USB/SATA Expansion Module: NONE
MEMORY: 4GB (2x2GB) PC10666 DDR3/1333mhz Dual Channel Memory (Corsair Value Select or Major Brand)
VIDEO CARD: AMD Radeon HD 6850 1GB GDDR5 16X PCIe Video Card , Eyefinity 3 capable [+122] (Major Brand Powered by AMD)
FREEBIES: None
DONGLES: NONE
VIDEO CARD 2: None, or On-Board Integrated Graphics
Video Card 3: None, or On-Board Integrated Graphics
Dedicated PhysX Card: None
Power Supply Upgrade: 700 Watts Power Supplies [+23] (Cyberpower 700watt Gaming Power Supply (No Overclocking recommended))
Hard Drive: 500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache HDD (Single Hard Drive)
Data Hard Drive: NONE
Hard Drive Cooler: None
Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE. (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: NONE
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
3D Vision Glasses: NONE
LCD Monitor: NONE
2nd Monitor: NONE
3rd Monitor: NONE
SPEAKERS: Logitech S120 2.0 Stereo Speaker Set [+6] (BLACK COLOR)
Headset: None
GAMING GEAR: None
Network: ONBOARD 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT -- As standard on all PCs
MODEM: NONE
Keyboard: NONE
Mouse: NONE
Mouse Pad: None
Extra Thermal Display: NONE
Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: NONE
External Wireless Network Adapter: NONE
Wireless 802.11B/G/N Access Point: NONE
Bluetooth: None
Flash Media Reader/Writer: None
Cables: None
Video Camera: None
Power Surge Protection: None
IEEE 1394 Card: NONE
USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
USB and External Drive: NONE
Floppy: NONE
Ultra Care Option: None
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium [+74] (64-bit Edition)
Media Center Remote & TV Tuner: NONE
Software: McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2011 OEM [+7]
FREEBIES: None
Games: None
Fast Track Service: NONE
WARRANTY SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
HOME INSTALLATION SERVICE: NONE

This is copied and pasted by the way. I've already got a headset, I can get a mouse, keyboard, mouse mat and monitor somewhere else. Is this a good deal for £598? Where is better? Should it run my games smoothly (Not needed to be on top settings).

A. Realistically? Yeah pretty good and it can play all the games to a certain standard it'll probably perform well, if you can build your own pc with the same budget you can kill that one <.< 3x over LOL that being said you'd probably have to pirate windows 7 to cut costs but since that comes with the OS yeah it seems decent enough.

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Do I need a computer to watch TV on a LCD monitor?

Q. I'm planning to buy a LCD monitor for mainly to watch TV. Do i need a computer to watch tv with a TV tuner or can I just hook the cable straight to the monitor?

A. No you dont need a computer...but you will definitely need an External Tv Tuner Card...it costs about INR 1000 in india..Plus you will get a remote control with it...So u can use ur LCD Monitor as a normal television set..
and yes U can not directly hook the Cable with the Monitor

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Is it possible to turn a lcd monitor in to a TV?

Q. Is it possible to turn a lcd monitor in to a TV? If yes, what must I do?

A. two ways
The computer can get a card installed that has a tv tuner, possibly 70 to 90 dollars, or a seperate box that does it, listed below for example

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What's the difference between buying an LCD monitor and an LCD Television today?

Q. Because I'm thinking of getting an LCD monitor for my computer but why not just get an LCD TV and use it as my computer monitor among other things? Whats the difference?

A. There are numerous differences between lcd monitors and lcd tv sets today. The biggest difference is resolution. LCD monitors have way higher resolution than HDTVs. Most consumer HDTVs max out at 1920x1080 pixels (1080p aka "full HD") while common monitors with screen sizes 24-30" are capable of 1900x1200 or even 2560x1600 (that's way more resolution than your common 1080p tv set). Basically, LCD monitors have better pixel pitch since they have a lot more pixels at a much smaller screen size (compare a 1920x1080 50" with a 2560x1600 resolution 30" monitor).

Next is panel technology. Most manufacturers of LCD monitors use TN panels, while almost all LCD tvs use something like MVA (not sure about ips). Basically, TN is cheap and the monitors reflect this in their prices. TN gives fast response times while MVA/IPS allows excellent color reproduction as well as preventing colors from shifting when viewed at an angle. However, there are many mva/ips LCD monitors too, it's just that they're usually much much more expensive.

LCD monitors also usually do not have tv tuners but some, like the samsung T240HD do come with a buil-in tuner and a remote control.

Before buying, try to research first on the LCD tv's input lag and response times, since these will be the factors most readily apparent in everyday computer use.

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How can I know if DVI port on LCD monitor is HDCP-compliant?

Q. I'm planning to connect my ps3 to LCD monitor. I have DVI to HDMI cable. How can I know if DVI port in LCD monitor is HDCP compliant?

A. Google up the model name of your LCD monitor and read the specifications on the manufacturer's website.

Or, read your manual

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Is it possible to contact print an inverted image on an lcd monitor to a piece of photo paper?

Q. I am wondering if you could invert an image in photoshop, make it say 5x7, black out your screen tape a piece of photo paper on there,turn the monitor on for a second or whatever and produce a developable print.

A. Yes. There is no reason whatsoever that this shouldn't work and produce a low resolution somewhat out of focus print given the correct exposure time and an environment that prevents the paper from being significantly fogged during the process.

A few things to keep in mind. There is a piece of plastic between the actual displayed pixel on the monitor and the piece of paper you are applying. This will mean that the light will diffuse and scatter somewhat before it reaches the paper thus reducing the clarity of the print. Also your pixel count per square inch on your monitor will be low in comparison to what is considered acceptable in a high quality print. This will depend on your monitor but even the very best monitors do not come near the 240 dpi that is required for a high quality print. Lastly the monitor will not have the orange mask that light sensitive photographic paper needs to produce a proper color image. This could likely be emulated though by experimenting with different degrees of orange being added to the inverted image.

Regardless...cool idea and worth giving it a try. With the right image it might distress it in such a way it might be desirable in some respects.

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Is there a way I can keep my LCD Monitor from strectching everything?

Q. I just bought a new monitor and it is stretching everything. I use Photoshop a lot and everything looks funny. Does anyone know a way I can make this not happen?

A. Set your resolution to the native resolution of the monitor. This is usually the highest allowed resolution under the display preferences.

The only reason to use a lower resolution than native is if you have problems seeing things.

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I need ideas for a good High definition DSLR camera?

Q. Hey guys

Im looking to buy a brand new Digital SLR camera that takes good High Definition photos AND it has to also be very good at taking High definition videos. Please tell me what you think is best.... The most I am willing to pay is $1,500 but I would prefer to keep it under $1000.

Thanks in advance

A. As of yet buying a Nikon DSLR for even moderate video use would be insane. The rolling shutter issues are terrible and there is very little manual control. The d3100 does look promising however.

The pentax k-x, while probably a good stills camera, is not well suited for video

In your price range, you are looking at:

Canon Rebel t2i: Great low budget HDSLR. Captures images quite similar to the 7d at a lower price. I own a 7d and purchased it only for video use. It is great. The t2i is very similar with a cheaper plastic construction.

Canon EOS 60d: Probably your best choice. Great images, better than t2i, almost as good as 7d. Has a swiveling lcd monitor which is great for video.

Conclusion: There are a ton of great DSLRs out there, but the Canons FAR surpass the others as far as video is concerned. Canon DSLRs are being used to help shoot large Hollywood productions.

All others are very poor as far as video is concerned, with the exception of the GH1 and soon to be released GH2. These camera from panasonic are quite good for video, but will not take as good of stills as the larger sensored Canons, and will not be very good in low light. Canon is currently the clear frontrunner. Look up Philip Bloom and Vincent LaForet on vimeo to see what these cameras are capable of.

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Canon 7D good for filmmaking?

Q. I am an aspiring filmamker and I need a good camera that will last and is simple to learn to work. What do you guys think about the Canon 7D?

A. the cannon 7D is an excelent choice but i would prefer the 5D here is the specs for both - 7D :
Imaging

Imaging Sensor/Effective Pixels
CMOS/ 18 MP (APS-C)

Effective Sensor Size
22.3 x 14.9 mm

A/D Resolution Power
14-bit

Colour Filter Size
RGB Primary Colours

35mm Focal Length Equivalent
1.6x

Image Recording

Medium
CF Type I & II

Image Size

Large / Fine
5,184 x 3,456 / Approx 17.9MB

Middle / Fine
3,456 x 2,304 / Approx 8.0MB

Small / Fine
2,592 x 1,728 / Approx 14.5MB

RAW
5,184 x 3,456 / Approx 17.9MB

mRAW
3,888 x 2,592 / Approx 10.1MB

sRAW
2,592 x 1,728 / Approx 4.5MB

Movie Shooting

1920 x 1080
Available in frame rates 30 / 25 / 24 fps

1280 x 720
Available in frame rates 60 / 50 fps

640 x 480
Available in frame rates 60 / 50 fps

Viewfinder

Coverage (vertical/horizontal)
100% coverage

Dioptric Adjustment
3 to +1 dpt

Interchangeable Focusing Screens
Fixed

Autofocus

AF Points
19

Exposure Control

Shooting Modes
9

Metering Segments
63

Metering Modes
Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Centre-weighted

ISO Speed Range
ISO 100-6400 (expandable to H: 12800) (expandable to 3200 via CF)

Exposure Compensation
Manual, AEB ±5: 1/3 or 1/2-half increments

Shutter

Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec. -30., Bulb, X-sync at 1/250 sec

Flash Control

E-TTL II Autoflash
Yes

Built-in Flash / G. No.
Provided / 12

Speed

Shooting Speed
8 fps / 90 shot max burst (JPEG), 15 (RAW)

White Balance

Settings
9

WB Bracketing
Yes

General Features

LCD Monitor
3.0 ClearView II (Approx. 920K dots)

Custom Functions/Settings
27

Start Up Time
0.1sec

Personal Functions/Settings
Yes

Integrated Cleaning System
Yes

Live View
Yes (Quick, Live & Live Face Detection AF Modes)

External Interface
Hi-Speed USB/ Video OUT/HDMI

Remote Control/Type
Yes (N3 type)

Battery
LP-E6

Chassis Material
Stainless Steel + polycarbonate with glass fibre

Dimensions (W x D x H) mm
148.2 x 110.7 x 73.5mm

Weight (excl. battery in grams)
820


5D :
Imaging

Imaging Sensor/Effective Pixels
21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor

Effective Sensor Size
36 x 24 mm

A/D Resolution Power
14-bit

Colour Filter Size
Primary Colours

35mm Focal Length Equivalent
1x

Image Recording

Medium
CF card Types I & II (2GB or higher)

Image Size

Large / Fine
5616 x 3744 pixels; approx. 21 MB

Large / Normal
5616 x 3744 pixels; approx. 21 MB

Medium / Fine
4080 x 2720 pixels; approx. 11.1 MB

Medium / Normal
4080 x 2720 pixels; approx. 11.1 MB

Small / Fine
2784 x 1856 pixels; approx. 5.2 MB

Small / Normal
2784 x 1856 pixels; approx. 5.2 MB

RAW
5616 x 3744 / Approx 21MB

S RAW
1 - 3861 x 2574 / Approx 10MB

S RAW 2
2784 x 1856 / Approx 5.2MB

RAW & JPEG Simultaneous Recording
Yes

Viewfinder

Coverage (vertical/horizontal)
0.98

Dioptric Adjustment
3 to +1 dpt

Interchangeable Focusing Screens
Yes

Auto Focus

AF Points
9 cross type + 6 assist

Exposure Control

Shooting Modes
7 standard modes

Metering Segments
35

Metering Modes
Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Centre-weighted average

ISO Speed Range
ISO 100-6400(L1: 50, H1: 12800, H2: 25600)

Exposure Compensation
Manual, AEB ±2: - 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments

Shutter

Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec � 30, bulb, X-sync 1/200 sec.

Flash Control

E-TTL II Autoflash
Yes

Built-in Flash / Guide Number
N/A

Speed

Shooting Speed
3.9 fps

White Balance

Settings
9

WB Bracketing
Yes

General Features

LCD Monitor
3 inch

Custom Functions/Settings
25

Start Up Time
0.1 sec

Integrated Cleaning System
Yes

Live View
Yes (Quick, Live & Live face detection AF Modes)

External Interface
Hi-Speed USB/ HDMI mini/ Audio/Video OUT/ PC Terminal/ Remote control/External microphone input

Remote Control Terminal
Yes (RC-1, RC-5 compatible)

Battery
Lithium Ion LP-E6

Chassis Material
Stainless Steel

Dimensions (W x H x D) mm
152 x 113.5 x 75

Weight excl. battery (g)
810
there is a big diff in price aswell,
but for a bigginer the 7D is an excellent choice :D

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Can i use an LCD monitor in playing ps3?

Q. Can i use an LCD monitor in playing ps3?

I am planning to buy an LCD monitor for a ps3 but i am wondering if it has the ports that a ps3 needs and if it is capable of running the games smoothly.

A. If it has HDMI or DVI (you will need a cheap adapter) then it will play PS3 games, to play blu-ray it will need to be HDCP compliant.

Most Monitors do not carry sound, so you will need to hook up to an amplifier via the Composite AV cable (ignore the video part of this).

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Can i use an LCD monitor in playing ps3?

Q. Can i use an LCD monitor in playing ps3?

I am planning to buy an LCD monitor for a ps3 but i am wondering if it has the ports that a ps3 needs and if it is capable of running the games smoothly.

A. Check the specs before you buy

but if you are buying a tv
best make sure its HD compatable
and buy a good hdmi cable

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How do I know the form factor and monitor type of my desktop?

Q. Form Factor:
Desktop: Standard
Desktop: High Performance
Laptop/Notebook

Monitor Type:
LCD (Thin, Flat Panel)
CRT (Older, Larger type of monitor)
Dual LCD Screens
Dual CRT Screens

Monitor Size


How do I know what all of those are? And how do I measure the monitor size, like diagonal, across, etc?
Those are the options a program I downloaded gave me, so how do I know what I have?

A. First off, you probably have a standard desktop (unless you have a laptop) so choose that. The monitor type is like it says. If it is the newer flat type it is LCD. If it is big and heavy it is CRT. Unless your computer is REALLY old, you probably have an LCD. Dual screens is for...well.. two screens. You probably don't have that. The size is measured diagonally from corner to corner. It will be 16 or 17 inches, possibly higher.

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How to secure flat panel monitor better?

Q. I just bought two 22" LCD monitors on put them on my glass desk. I have a keyboard tray with my keyboard and mouse on them. Whenever I type, the monitors shake because of the cheap keyboard tray. Even when I put the keyboard on the glass where the monitors are sitting they still shake. Anybody have any ideas as to how to secure them better so they don't wobble around when I type? It's annoying!
Yes, they "clicked in" when I put them together. I can't believe they wobble so much.

A. first of all are they secure in their individual stands? you might want to double check that. i put mine on a lazy susan so i can easily turn or move but it also gave it more stability.

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How do I use my lcd monitor as a tv with no pc?

Q. I would like to use an extra LCD monitor as a tv what do I need, I will not be using it with a pc. I also need sound.

A. U either need a VGA cabel or S Video cabel

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How can i hook up a xbox 360 to a PC monitor?

Q. i want to hook up xbox 360 to my pc monitor becouse i have SD tv and i don't like picture quality.i have LCD monitor for my pc.

A. If your XBox has HDMI cable you can connect it to your monitor.

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Can i use an LCD monitor in playing ps3?

Q. Can i use an LCD monitor in playing ps3?

I am planning to buy an LCD monitor for a ps3 but i am wondering if it has the ports that a ps3 needs and if it is capable of running the games smoothly.

A. If it has HDMI or DVI (you will need a cheap adapter) then it will play PS3 games, to play blu-ray it will need to be HDCP compliant.

Most Monitors do not carry sound, so you will need to hook up to an amplifier via the Composite AV cable (ignore the video part of this).

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Can i use an LCD monitor in playing ps3?

Q. Can i use an LCD monitor in playing ps3?

I am planning to buy an LCD monitor for a ps3 but i am wondering if it has the ports that a ps3 needs and if it is capable of running the games smoothly.

A. The PS3 is designed to work best with an HDMI-equipped display.

So if you want to use an LCD monitor with the PS3, make sure that LCD monitor has an HDMI input.
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Why do old crt monitors have better picture quality than lcds?

Q. I have a 22" 1920x1080 lcd monitor on my computer. Well the other day I went over my friends house and he had a old CTX 17" crt monitor, and it was the clearest thing I ever seen. Perfect black levels, very crisp text, and the colors were much richer. Why does his crt have a better picture than my 22" 1080p full hd monitor?

A. It really depends on your LCD monitor, there are cheaper models with less mature technology, whereas CRTs have been around a long time and hence it's cheap to produce good models, and they don't (afaik) make them anymore.

Try look at high-end IPS monitors, which do have much better colour reproduction, viewing angles and then the price :P.

People moved to LCD, not because of image quality, but for energy-efficiency and how light it is.

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Why do I get better picture from my desktop computer with my old computer monitor?

Q. The old monitor uses 1440x900 resolution and a regular analog cable (aka DisplayPort) and my HDTV uses an HDMI cable and way higher resolution? I don't understand why the text is coming out all fuzzy on my HDTV, isn't HDMI on an HDTV supposed to look way better then a way older analog LCD monitor? (I played around with all the different resolutions as well)

A. maybe your monitor is for your computer

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What do any of you recommend for a 20" lcd monitor?

Q. I've been looking at Planar and ViewSonic. Each of them has a model I like, but I don't want to overlook something else really good. There are so many choices out there and I've done enough searching and reading reviews to know I'd like some opinions about my specific needs.

I need height adjustable. I think I should be able to get 8ms response, 800:1 contrast and 600+ (?) brightness in the monitor I buy without too much trouble.

My eyes tire easily and I need a larger screen to help with that. I do mostly office-type work. I expect to be doing a little more photo or video in the near future - not professional. I'm not a gamer, but I need really good graphics to help my eyes. I want LCD, also, to reduce my radiation exposure.

I'm also interested in any opinions about buy at a store, or buy online.

Thanks for the help.

A. i dont really have a suggestion but i know a site that gives reviews, ratings and online store pricing comparisons just click the link below

http://flat-panels-lcd.monitors.computers.merchanthound.com/

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What would be the best brand to buy a LCD flat screen?

Q. I looking for a lcd flat screen for my computer. I'm considering of the price and quality. What's the best in terms of price and quality? Where can i buy it? I'm from Philippines.

A. Filipino rin ako Bro kaya alam ko na naghahanap ka ng Mura pero may Quality diba?

I recomend a "View Sonic" good price for your money..
Good Specs like the Branded ones pero mas mura at maraming good reviews sa Monitor na ito...


2nd choice ko ito ng bumili ako ng Monitor...


Pero I get a "Samsung 940 BW" with 4 Ms response Time ..

Dahil trusted ko na ang Brand name na ito kahit medyo mahal mas nakaka sigurado kasi ako sa Parts and Service avalability ...

Pero wala ng made in Korea na mahahanap tulad ng dati na lahat galing pa ng Korea..

Here are some stores para makapag Canvass ka.


PC Gilmore Computer Shop
located at:Gilmore St New Manila Quezon City

PC Corner
Gilmore St..Q.C

PC House
Gilmore st

here are their web site /pwede kang mag tanong Online ...

www.pcgilmore.com.ph

www.pccorner.com.ph


At kung hanap mo murang Acessories:


www.cdrking.com.ph




NOTE: mas mura ang ibang item sa Pc Gilmore

pero maramin kang makikita na Computer Store sa Gilmore St..

Dun kasi ang center ng Computer Sales



Reminder:Wag kang bibili ng "LG" brand lalo na kung "LCD"

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Where to find reliable replacement monitors for HP Notebook?

Q. I have a HP Pavilion dv6 Model: dv6z-3000 with a broken/cracked LCD Monitor and need to find a reliable website that sells this part for my exact model (dv6z-3000). Answers from people with actual experience with these websites and with dealing with broken monitors on Notebook computers would be preferred. Also I am short on cash so the main problem I am having is finding one under $100. Thanks in advance.

A. from the HP website is the best place.

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How many watts of power will I need for my gaming computer?

Q. This summer I plan on building my own gaming PC and assembling it at home because it is cheaper and I like to customize things myself. It is an 850 dollar computer but the specs are exceptional. For the motherboard and processor, I am following a YouTube tutorial. In the YouTube video it says only 500 watts of power are needed, but in the comment section somebody (who was picked for best answer) claims that you actually need at least 630. I am planning on getting a 750 watt battery anyways, but if I don't need to, I'll try and get something cheaper. So how much power will I need based on this setup:

Processor:
Intel Core i5-3470 Quad-Core Processor 3.2 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53470 � ($188.79)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087EVHVW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0087EVHVW&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Graphics Card:
Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 Graphics Card (2GB) � ($194.99)
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-mini-Displayport-PCI-Express-Graphic-GV-R785OC-2GD/dp/B007PJTNYS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1365971519&sr=1-1&keywords=amd+radeon+hd+2+gigabyte

Motherboard:
MSI LGA1155/Intel B75/DDR3/SATA3 USB 3.0/A&GbE/MicroATX Motherboard B75MA-P45 � ($64.99)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008S8WA18/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008S8WA18&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Ram:
Corsair Vengeance 8 GB (2 x 4 GB ) � ($59.98)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CRSM4I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004CRSM4I&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Hard Drive:
500GB Western Digital Caviar Blue Hard Drive � ($59.99)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00461G3MS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00461G3MS&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20




Power Supply:
Corsair CX750 Builder Series ATX 80 PLUS Bronze Certified Power Supply (750W) � ($88.24)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092ML0MY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0092ML0MY&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Optical Drive:
Asus 24xDVD-RW Serial ATA Internal OEM Drive DRW-24B1ST (Black) � ($20.04)
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-24xDVD-RW-Serial-Internal-DRW-24B1ST/dp/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1365953829&sr=1-2&keywords=optical+drive

Tower:
NZXT Technologies SOURCE 220 CA-SO220-01 Matt Steel Mesh Front Mid Tower Case with USB 3.0 � ($68.98)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0066130AO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0066130AO&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Operating System:
Windows 7 System Builder � ($95.88)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0094NY3R0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0094NY3R0&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

(Monitor:)
ASUS VS197D-P 18.5-Inch HD LCD Monitor � ($89.24)
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VS197D-P-18-5-Inch-LCD-Monitor/dp/B005PAIVII/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1365972998&sr=8-3&keywords=Cheap+Computer+Monitors+Under+100

A. 500W (or greater) power supply with one 75W 6-pin PCI Express power connector recommended

http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/graphics/7000/7850/Pages/radeon-7850.aspx#2

Thus, for a system with a single HD7850, a good branded 600W PSU is the ideal one to get and since your mobo does not support crossfire, then that 750W is too much for that build since Xfire is already not possible.

BTW, for Xfire, amd recommends 600W minimum, thus 700W is the ideal one to have (just an added info).

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i want to hook up my computer to both my lcd monitor and my tv?

Q. i want to hook up my computer to both my lcd monitor and my tv but i am wondering if i can display both at the same time.
everytime i connect the svideo and change the settting, it either displays it ONLY 1 of 2 screens.
i only have an s-video on the computer. btw
and s-video on graphics card.
what should i do to make both monitors show the same thing at the same time?

A. Not doable. Good try though.

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How do I convert a computer LCD monitor to a tv screen ?

Q. I saw this in a Reebok showroom. They had converted the same LCD monitor I have into a TV screen, They had attached a black rectangular box at the back with an on off switch . I don't want to know about TVTuner cards. I just want a way to give it input through AV wires or whatever you call it. (They yellow, red & white ones). Please tell me the cheapest way to do this in India.

A. i would recommend this one!!
its a bit expensive but is worth it..
try serching under this category
u wil get stuff as cheap as Rs 700

http://shopping.rediff.com/shop/productdisplay.jsp?External-TV-Tuner-Card-SSD-TV-722-For-TFT-Monitors-By-Techcom&prrfnbr=10258254&source=browse&frompg=Computer%20Accessories

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What are some parts of a gaming computer I could build for under $800?

Q. I need a computer that could run most of today's games on fairly high settings. If you could, please leave a list of parts and links or give advice. Thanks a lot!

A. Here you go Nate:

Intel Core i3-2120 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 BX80623I32120 - $128

GIGABYTE GA-H61M-DS2 LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - $55

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9S-4GBRL - $22

HITACHI HDS721050CLA362 (0F10381) 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive - $85

SAPPHIRE 100314-3L Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - $160 ($150 after rebate)

OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W Modular High Performance Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandybridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom - $75 ($50 after rebate)

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition VL80001W2Z Black SECC / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $48 ($38 after rebate)

LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM - $18

inland 70126 Black 107 Normal Keys USB Wired Standard Keyboard / Mouse Combo - $13.79

inland Home/Office Series 88033 7.2 Watts 2.0 Speaker - $10

Acer S201HLbd Black 20" 5ms LED-Backlight LCD monitor 250 cd/m2 ACM 12,000,000:1 (1000:1) - $100

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM - $100

TOTAL: $814.79 ($769.79 after rebate). This is a great COMPLETE build for that price, This PC can run all games on high-max settings especially considering that the monitor that comes with this build has a native resolution of only 1600x900 (very decent also).

Newegg parts and prices

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What is the best desktop computer I can Build/Buy for under $1000?

Q. I want to spend a max of $1000 on a new computer and I need some advice from everyone on which is the biggest bang for my buck. Also I wanted it geared towards a gaming PC.
(Already Have an LCD monitor)

A. Get a Dell XPS.

Here are the specs I recommend for gaming.

1) Intel core 2 duo or quad with at least 2.8 ghz
2) 3 or 4 gb of ram
3) Windows XP media Center or Windows Vista Ultimate
4) At least a 500 GB hard drive, probably more
5) A good monitor (at least a 19" one I know you said you have one)
6) A 512 MB nVidia GeForce 8600 or higher

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=DXCWQJ1&s=dhs

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What is a Large-Format LCD Monitor? Has does it differ from a LCD monitor with high resolution?

Q. While two monitors are 30 inches, one is a large format LCD with lower resolution and more expensive, and the other is a monitor with higher resolution but costs less. Please explain what does "large format" mean.

A. Large format monitors are normallly used for public displays. The resolution is lower than monitors normally used for pcs. This makes text and images larger because the pixels aren't as close together.

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What kind of output has best video quality, composite video or component video for a 30 feet cable length?

Q. I have install a 34 LCD monitor using a DVD as video source but I don't know what output has the best video quality for a length of 30 feet of cable (RG6) to avoid distortion or ghosts. What is the best option?

A. i will have to assume since you didnt indicate what outputs your dvd player has. really any cable will work at that distance, but you may have to go with a larger gauge to make sure the signal doesnt degrade.
the ranking in quality goes as such, from best to worst
hdmi
component
s video
composite
coaxial
i would rec going to www.monoprice.com. they will have any and every cable you need, and will have a best rec gauge for the length cable you need. the prices are incredible, the product is top notch, and the cust service kicks butt. this is the only place i buy my cables now

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LCD screen cleaner kit; can I use this to clean my computer?

Q. There are cleaning wipes and a spray bottle of cleaner. On back of box it says it is suitable for LCD monitor and NB screen cleaning.
What is NB screen?
Can I use this cleaner on my computer?

A. It should be fine, NB stands for netbook. IE Most netbooks have a glass/plastic sheet over the actual LCD screen, which provides a smooth surface, different texture.

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How to remove super glue from LCD Monitor surface?

Q. What is the safe super glue remover for LCD Monitor surface? I tried to clean it by wiping a wet paper towel to the monitor surface, and it make the glue stain worse (more visible). I really appreciate any inputs. Thanks.

A. use an alcohol swap..it removes glue..then wipe it with a try cloth immedietly// do not use straigt alchol us a cleaning swap...like the ones in a first aid kit.....

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How do you get crazy glue off an LCD monitor screen?

Q. I accidently got crazy glue on the corner of my lcd monitor on the screen and frame, I have tried 2 cleaners and my lcd wipes to get it off but it looks like i am doing more damage than good, now i have a dark splotch + crazy glue in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Is there a way to overcome this or do i have to spend 300 more bucks on another 22" lcd monitor?
luckily its just in the top corner and most of it is on the frame, but whenever i have something white or black up i do notice it, it doesnt stick out like a soar thumb but it is there and can be seen, My comp is show grade and i take it to alot of shows so i guess ill have to replace the monitor. glad i didnt get any on the side window of the computer case

A. I think the foolish mistake cost alot.

Crazy glue is pretty strong to not to be remove plus if you break the LCD then it still going to cost you.

You better off leaving it alone or sell it to somone who want to take on a challenge then use the money toward a new LCD monitor.

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How much money could you save from turning off Cable and Computer?

Q. Well my Dad always leaves his computer (power watts idk)on and never turns it off including the 19 inch LCD monitor. Also we always leave the comcast cable box on( meaning it shows a channel number on). About how much money could we save if we turned all of these off per month?

A. The savings wouldn't be huge from turning of the computer because if your computer settings haven't been tweaked it should go into hibernate mode after a set amount of time. Well hibernating the computer won't use much power at all. A laptop with a normally 2 hour battery life on high quality can last for about a week and a half in hibernate mode. Your caple box isn't using up much energy either basically all it is using energy on is the lights on the front.

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What LCD monitors look good from behind?

Q. I want to buy a new LCD monitor, 22" or larger, that looks relatively nice from behind, since it will be sitting out in the open instead of with its back facing a wall. It needs to have some sort of system for covering up the cords and keeping things looking nice back there. Any recommendations?

A. The 23" Apple Cinema Display looks amazing from behind and is a gorgeous monitor in its own right.

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Cinema-23-Flat-Panel-Display/dp/B0002ILKNQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1215116694&sr=8-1

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What is the best LCD monitor that can work with a laptop and a xbox 360?

Q. I have an ibook G4 and want to get a LCD Monitor preferably 22 inches or 23 inches or above that can work with my laptop and xbox 360. Also it should be in the $200 to $400 range. Which is the best one? Thanks!

A. I have a dell one and it works really good and when i went to the store they told me this is the best one they sell

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What is the diff between a TFT-LCD and LCD monitors? Which is good for eyes in terms of long working?

Q. I wanna buy a 19" LCD monitor and currently weighing between HP and Samsung monitors. All HP monitors are called LCD monitors as per the package details as well as per their website, while all Samsung monitors are called TFT LCD Monitors. I am a bit confused, as I work a lot on PC, I would like to protect my eyes and health. Can someone help me with correct answer?

A. LCD monitors use Liquid Crystal Diodes.

TFT is an LCD monitor that uses Thin Film Transistor technology.

Other types are:
TN+Film - Twisted Nematic
IPS - In Plane Switching
MVA - Multi-Domain Vertical Alignment
PVA - Patterned Vertical Alignment
S-PVA - Super Patterned Vertical Alignment.

TFT is the most common today, and LCD is accepted as being TFT-LCD. Usually you only see a differentiation if it's one of the other technologies. The other types all have their advantages and disadvantages, but TFT is the cheapest to manufacture today.

For your eyes, you want an LCD. LCD's are on, and change when they change vs. a CRT which has a refresh rate. In a CRT, the phosphorus is charged and glows, but then dims very quickly. The refresh recharges it, but there is a dimming and brightening affect. The higher the refresh rate, the less noticable it is to you.

Within an LCD, if cost is no object, you want an IPS (better) or S-PVA (best). They will have the highest contrast ratios and brightest screens. Be prepared to pay, and pay well for this luxury though.

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Should I wear anti-glare specs to protect my eyes while working on a LCD TFT monitor for long hours?

Q. Are LCD TFT monitors safe for eyes in comparison to the conventional monitors?

What should be done to protect the eyes while working for long hours on computer?

A. Special specs are not necessary and frequent breaks (every hour or so) are helpful for the eyes.

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What is the best LCD monitor tune-up software for eyes safety?

Q. I use computer very frequently, and I would like to know if my LCD monitor preferences are tuned-up the best way possible. I have only 70Hz refresh rate available in Monitor Preferences. Is their some sort of software that tweaks monitor refresh rate parameters to tune-up LCD monitor perfectly for eyes safety?

A. this will help you to find the best monitor for you. check it plesae
http://www.epinions.com/review/ViewSonic_VX922_Monitor/content_334604570244

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What is the difference between LCD TV and LCD monitor?

Q. I want to purchase a LCD TV/LCD Monitor for my PC. Which should I purchase - LCD TV or LCD monitor. Is LCD TV harmful for eyes as compared to LCD Monitor? Which is the best one LCD TV or LCD Monitor?

A. A LCD MONITOR does not have a built in tuner...

That's the ONLY difference between the same model...

They are great if you know you'll be connected to Satellite or Cable and using their HD Set top boxes for the next 10 - 15 years.

If you're unsure, get the LCD TV.
If it was harmful to the eyes, do you think they would be allowed to sell it?

You can test a LCD TVat this site
http://test-lcd-tv.blogspot.com/


Hope this help,

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What is the difference between LCD TV and LCD monitor?

Q. I want to purchase a LCD TV/LCD Monitor for my PC. Which should I purchase - LCD TV or LCD monitor. Is LCD TV harmful for eyes as compared to LCD Monitor? Which is the best one?

A. A MONITOR does not have a built in tuner...

That's the ONLY difference between the same model...

They are great if you know you'll be connected to Satellite or Cable and using their HD Set top boxes for the next 10 - 15 years.

If you're unsure, get the TV.
If it was harmful to the eyes, do you think they would be allowed to sell it?

Hey! Radioactive pants! You gotta get one of these for yourself! Look ! You can see where you're walking AND where you've been !
Impress the girls with your new Radioactive Pants!
Comes with a NEW Radioactive LCD TV SET !!

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Is there a cable that can turn my lcd monitor into a tv?

Q. Lcd has a vga connector to it and I want to connect my monitor to my dvd recorder that has a tv tuner. To basically convert my lcd monitor into a tv without using one of those converters like TVBox. Can it be done?

A. You need to have an input on the LCD monitor which matches one of the outputs on the DVD unit. Most LCD units these days accept a variety of inputs. List the respecitve inputs and outputs, and if you find a match, the appropriate cable will do the trick.

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How do you connect your ps3 to your lcd computer monitor to play games?

Q. I would like to play ps3 games in full hd but I don't have enough money to cough up for a new hdtv. I have a VH242H Asus LCD monitor(24 inches). Do you need an hdmi to dvi cable? or can you connect it using hdmi directly since my monitor has an hdmi port. How do acquire audio?

A. you can use a HDMI cable to your computer. Once it starts up it should automatically reset the settings, or you can go to the settings to adjust them.

Audio will be set up after you have done the video settings on your PS3 (like right after so they arn't seperate) or they should automatically be done.

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What kind of adapter do I need to buy to hook up my video game consoles to my lcd monitor?

Q. I have acer 24" lcd monitor. No speaker port only a hdmi port. I want to connect my xbox(original), wii, ps2, gamecube, etc. to it. What type adapter do I need to purchase in order play all my consoles using the monitor.

A. It has an HDMI port?

None of the systems you listed have HDMI output.

So you may need to see if you can find a converter for the three-pronged "Composite" signal into HDMI. They aren't common.

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Do I need a computer to watch TV on a LCD monitor?

Q. I'm planning to buy a LCD monitor for mainly to watch TV. Do i need a computer to watch tv with a TV tuner or can I just hook the cable straight to the monitor?

A. No you dont need a computer...but you will definitely need an External Tv Tuner Card...it costs about INR 1000 in india..Plus you will get a remote control with it...So u can use ur LCD Monitor as a normal television set..
and yes U can not directly hook the Cable with the Monitor

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What kind of computer would you suggest? What brand is worth checking out?

Q. I am in the market for a new computer, given that the one I have now is over 7 yrs old. Grant it, it does what I want it to do and I can check my email, groups, play some games, etc. But I need alot more space than what I have plus a better processing speed and I will be shopping for a new computer later this year. Does anyone have any suggestions? I tend to play alot of online games and am also into games like The Sims. I also create game files for The Sims. I also collect pictures and edit banners. I'm definitely going to need a good computer but there are so many choices out there. I'm not sure which would make a good investment. I appreciate all replies in advance.

A. Remember, Microsoft writes software. Hundreds of dealers put machines together on which they hope to run Windows. Compatibility is hit or miss. In my experience, Sony put together a great machine but Compaq stinks. Dell has sold out placing all their tech support in India. Now they will begin selling their machines in Walmart. You have to be real cheap to get in Walmart. First of all I'm in favor of the portability of laptops. Buy a locking cable for when it leaves the house and get a full-sized keyboard and mouse for when it's IN the house. If you can swing it, get an external [LCD] monitor for home also. As with any computer, budget for an external hard drive for backing up. If you have to have Windows, go somewhere with good, local support like the Geek Squad at Best Buy. I bought two laptops with extended warranties there. Man, am I glad I did. The Compaq (2 yrs old) is always screwed up and the Sony (4 yrs old) bit the big one once. Plus you get a new battery for free every year, need it or not. All the Windows machines I've had since 3.1 required constant vigilance and maintenance and periodic OS reloading. If you really want a good experience, go Mac! Apple developes both hardware and software to work well together. Whatever you decide, get max RAM and 80 - 120 GB hard drive (minimum). Good luck!

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Will gta sa work on my computer with these specs?

Q. Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.120330-1504)
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.1GHz
OS Memory:4002MB RAM
Memory: 4096MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0102&SUBSYS_2AC2103C&REV_09
Display Memory: 1696 MB
Dedicated Memory: 64 MB
Shared Memory: 1632 MB
Current Mode: 1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Compaq S2021 Wide LCD Monitor
Monitor Model: Compaq S2021
Monitor Id: HWP2902
Native Mode: 1600 x 900(p) (60.000Hz)
Output Type: HD15
Driver Name: igdumd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igdumdx32,igd10umd32
Driver File Version: 8.15.0010.2291 (English)
Driver Version: 8.15.10.2291
DDI Version: 10.1
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 1/27/2011 12:57:14, 7470080 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-4242-11CF-7F7B-C80AA9C2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x0102
SubSys ID: 0x2AC2103C
Revision ID: 0x0009
Driver Strong Name: oem14.inf:Intel.Mfg.NTamd64:iSNBD0:8.15.10.2291:pci\ven_8086&dev_0102&subsys_2ac2103c
Rank Of Driver: 00E60001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeWMV9_C ModeVC1_C
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Sound Devices
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Description: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0662&SUBSYS_103C2AC2&REV_1001
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RTKVHD64.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.6251 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 11/23/2010 20:16:56, 2565736 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
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Sound Capture Devices
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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: USB Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x04CA, 0x004B
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: USB Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x04CA, 0x004B
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 875.5 GB
Total Space: 942.9 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST31000528AS

Drive: D:
Free Space: 1.3 GB
Total Space: 10.9 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST31000528AS

Drive: Q:
Model: n/a

Drive: E:
Model: hp DVD-RAM GH60L
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 6.01.7601.17514 (English), , 0 bytes

A. you don't need to write all those stuff when everyou buy a game look for these following

processor
gfx memory
ram
DX version

the game will run

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Are these computer specs gooenough to run minecraft, if they arnt what should i get new?

Q. Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
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Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.110408-1631)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion
System Model: AY627AAR-ABA a4313w
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Sempron(tm) Processor LE-1300, ~2.3GHz
Memory: 3072MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 2814MB RAM
Page File: 2648MB used, 2978MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
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DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode

A. here's just the thing, minecraft has no computer spec requirements thus far, the game isn't technically fully released yet.

I run a 2.66 Dual core with 3.5 Gigs of RAM, with a Nvidia 8400gs graphics card and it runs great. I know a friend with a comp with 2 gigs of ram and a 1.79 single core that would run it, slow, but it would run.

your computer specs seem quite adequate.

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What is the projected supply of Barium in the United States?

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A. My search found the links below offering barytes supply/demand articles for sale.


"The Economics of Barytes, 10th edition 2006

The new Roskill report on the barytes industry will be published in May 2006. It will provide up-to-date market analysis of resources, production, consumption, end-use market trends, international trade and prices.

Like all Roskill reports, this new edition of The Economics of Barytes will give you a completely impartial industry overview. Our expert researchers have made a thorough and objective analysis of all available data from the world's most reliable sources, including a large and invaluable network of industry contacts. That's why the breadth, depth, accuracy and expertise of our research is unrivalled.

The new edition of this report has been extensively revised and updated, containing the most up-to-date information available on the barytes industry.

This report offers you in-depth, independent analysis of the current and future supply, demand from end-use markets, and the implications these developments are likely to have on prices in the future, including:

World annual barytes output has risen sharply in the early 2000s. In 2000, output was 5.8Mt rising to 6.5Mt in 2003, 7.2Mt in 2004 and around 7.6Mt in 2005.
China has been the largest barytes producer for many years, but in the 1990s it strengthened its position, accounting for 51% of world production in 2004, as compared with 30% in 1990. The other most significant producers include India (14%), USA (7%), Morocco (4%), Mexico (4%) and Iran (3%).
Drilling fluids are by far the most important market for barytes, accounting 77% of worldwide usage. Because of the size of this market, many aspects of barytes production are determined by the oil and natural gas exploration industry, and the price of oil. Since 2004, increased oil and gas output through high levels of drilling activity, and high prices have resulted in the barytes market rising sharply.
A question mark hangs over the continuing use of barium compounds in the manufacture of television and computer monitor display glass. Demand for cathode ray tube (CRT) televisions in the West is declining rapidly, with many switching to LCD and plasma screens. However, CRT televisions are still a much cheaper alternative, and are the favoured choice in India and China, where most CRT production is now based.
Barytes prices have increased significantly in the last 3 years. This is largely due to the freight rate doubling at the end of 2003, and the phasing out of Chinese VAT rebates.
All the latest Roskill reports are available in hard and electronic format and can be purchased through the secure server on our website, www.roskill.com, or by returning the completed order form to us.

The key trends, issues and developments in the market are now analysed in this major new report from Roskill. It provides a clear insight into all areas of the industry and an authoritative analysis of the prospects for the future."

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Indian Customs Duty on PC Monitors?

Q. I am planning to buy a 20" TFT LCD PC monitor from abroad and will take it to India. It costs around 400 USD. Will I have tp pay customs duty? Somebody has told me that we can bring with us upto $600 goods duty free. Is it true? Or for IT products it is always duty free whatever be the price ?

A. If your TFT LCD PC monitor is never used or brand new you will definetely have to pay costoms duty. And regarding duty free last year they nearly charged me for liquor bottles aslo. Indian customs sucxxxxxx. If you have your relative working in costums department you can contact them , that may help you ( power). Or try to use your moniter for few days so that it dosent look brand new and call tell hten its my house hold stuffs.

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What is the diff between a TFT-LCD and LCD monitors? Which is good for eyes in terms of long working?

Q. I wanna buy a 19" LCD monitor and currently weighing between HP and Samsung monitors. All HP monitors are called LCD monitors as per the package details as well as per their website, while all Samsung monitors are called TFT LCD Monitors. I am a bit confused, as I work a lot on PC, I would like to protect my eyes and health. Can someone help me with correct answer?

A. LCD monitors use Liquid Crystal Diodes.

TFT is an LCD monitor that uses Thin Film Transistor technology.

Other types are:
TN+Film - Twisted Nematic
IPS - In Plane Switching
MVA - Multi-Domain Vertical Alignment
PVA - Patterned Vertical Alignment
S-PVA - Super Patterned Vertical Alignment.

TFT is the most common today, and LCD is accepted as being TFT-LCD. Usually you only see a differentiation if it's one of the other technologies. The other types all have their advantages and disadvantages, but TFT is the cheapest to manufacture today.

For your eyes, you want an LCD. LCD's are on, and change when they change vs. a CRT which has a refresh rate. In a CRT, the phosphorus is charged and glows, but then dims very quickly. The refresh recharges it, but there is a dimming and brightening affect. The higher the refresh rate, the less noticable it is to you.

Within an LCD, if cost is no object, you want an IPS (better) or S-PVA (best). They will have the highest contrast ratios and brightest screens. Be prepared to pay, and pay well for this luxury though.

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How Good is LED monitor Compare to LCD Monitor For photo Editing and Gaming?

Q. I have thinking to Purchase LED or LCD monitor monitor for my photo editing purpose but also for GAming, but my question which are the best for editing?

A. For those who don't know, LED monitors are just LCD monitors that use bright white LEDs instead of fluorescent bulbs as the backlight.

The main advantage of LED monitors is that they consume much less power than traditional monitors. They can also have improved contrast ratios since LEDs can be dimmed over a wider range of brightness (the backlight is dimmed when displaying dark colors).

For accurate color reproduction when photo editing, either LED or LCD technology would be fine. The best monitor for the job would depend on other factors such as panel type. A more expensive IPS panel would be better than a cheaper TN panel that would have significant color shifting when the viewing angle changed.

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I want to start getting into photography?

Q. What camera is solid camera to start with for a beginner that isnt that expensive but no crappy?

A. There are TWO primary factors to consider:

1. How much money do you have to spend????
2. What level of photography do you aspire to "progress to" in the coming years ? (i.e. basic beginner, intermediate, or professional/business use).

For most beginners to intermediates I usually suggest one of these two manufacturers:

1. Canon EOS Rebel model XSi. (Also known as the Canon 450D in Britain)
The "kit" package comes with an 18-55mm zoom lens. The camera has pop-up flash, 12.2 Megapixels, and shutter speeds up to 1/4000th, 100-1,600 ISO sensitivity, 7 autoexposure Scene modes, PLUS Shutter Priority, Aperature Priority and Programmed Exposure Modes and Manual. It also has a 3 inch LCD screen, 3.5 frames continous per second max., 9 point AF system, Live View Functioning and the ability to record photos in 3, 6 or 12 Megapixels PLUS numerous other great features found only on more expensive cameras. Wal-Mart is also selling them now for about $799. Sam's Club also has them for $729.

I bought one of these 6 months ago and use it as my "back up" camera to a more expensive Canon EOS 5D Mark II. I absolutely love it. I have gotten some fantastic photos with it and cannot praise it enough. I routinely enlarge my photos to make 8x10's and 11x14 size enlargements with no noticeable distortion or loss of detail in the pictures.

2. Nikon D-90: If you prefer to use Nikon equipment I strongly recommend the Nikon D-90 which has 12.3 Megapixels, 3 inch monitor with Live View, 200-3,200 ISO sensitivity, 11 point AF system with Face Priority, 4.5 frames per second in continous mode, 5 advanced Scene modes for auto exposure plus Shutter Priority, Aperature Priority, Programmed Auto plus Manual. The D-90 sells for around $900-950. (Body ONLY. The 18-55mm lens cost an additional $150.-175.) Typically, Nikon equipment is slightly more expensive than Canon equipment, but (having owned both Nikon and Canon cameras), I have seldom noticed BETTER quality results using Nikon equipment.

These two selections are probably the best choices for any beginner to intermediate skill level, offering the most lenses and other accessories, dealers and places to purchase.

I strongly recommend that ALL beginners buy a good book on digital photography AND take a class or two from a Vocational school or Community Education Center in your area.

You can learn more about the technical specifications of each of these two cameras at these websites:

www.usa.canon.com
www.nikonusa.com

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what is the major difference besides price between a digital camera and a digital slr camera?

Q.

A. http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/difference-between-slr-and-digital.html ...

No Movie Mode
Right up until September of 2008, this was a huge difference between digital SLRs and compact digital cameras.

SLRs are mostly focused on capturing still images, not video.

But in September of 2008, Nikon released a camera called the D90 - the first digital SLR that can capture both still photos AND High Definition (HD) video.

Hot on the heels of the D90 came the announcement of the new Canon 5D Mark II - the second digital SLR that captures photos and video (also HD).

While the addition of a movie mode appears to be an emerging trend in the digital SLR market, the vast majority of old and even new SLR cameras can not capture video.

Limited Live View
If you've seen any compact digital cameras, then you know that you can compose a photo just by looking at the LCD monitor on the camera's back.

You'll notice that virtually everyone who uses a compact camera takes photos this way - they never look through the viewfinder.

A surprising difference between SLR and compact digital cameras is that some SLRs don't have a live preview mode (especially models released prior to 2007).

The LCD is only good for reviewing shots that you've already taken - it won't show you the photo you're about to take.

This means that you must compose all your photos by looking through the viewfinder.

Many newer digital SLR cameras allow you to compose photos using both the LCD and the viewfinder (these are called live view digital SLRs), but they all have one huge limitation: the sophisticated autofocus systems that SLRs are renowned for don't work very well in "live view" mode.

For now, live view on SLRs is fine if you to take photos of static subjects, but it's impossible to use for any type of action photography.

Manual Zoom
Compact digital cameras have electronic zooms. Just push a button (or lever) and the camera's lens zooms in and out.

With a digital SLR, you're going to need two hands - zooming is a manual process. In order to zoom, you have to twist a ring on the lens.

Zoom Range
Since we're on the topic of zooms, let's talk about another difference between SLR and compact digital cameras.

Recently several compact cameras have been introduced with "mega-zooms".

In the compact world, zoom range is described by a multiplier (i.e. 4x, 6x or 10x) while with digital SLR lenses it's described in millimeters (i.e. 50mm, 100mm or 300mm).

Compact cameras with a 10x or 12x zoom cover an extremely wide range from wide angle to telephoto.

A similar lens for a digital SLR camera costs $400 or more and it usually doesn't have the same optical quality as zooms that don't cover such a wide zoom range.

If you want a 12x zoom with a digital SLR, it's a better bet to get two lenses instead of just one.

Size and Weight
If your idea of the ultimate camera is something that fits in your pocket, then forget all about digital SLRs.

The most obvious difference between SLR and compact digital cameras (besides price) is sheer size. Even a small-sized digital SLR camera is twice the size and bulk of a compact camera.

While there are many new digital SLR models that are more portable (and are easier to travel with) the addition of a lens to your camera ensures that you'll never be able to stow it away in your pants.

So What Should You Buy?
Even though I've talked about the difference between SLR and digital compact cameras you still might be on the fence.

Here are a few questions that might help you make up your mind:

Do you want to take more professional-looking photos?
Do you want to be able to change the lens attached to your camera?
Do you want more control over the photos that you take?
Are you sick and tired of the slow speed of your compact camera?
Do you want to take lots of photos in dim light?
If you answered YES to every question, get a digital SLR. You'll be happier in the long run.

If you answered NO or MAYBE to one or more, then take a good look at the digital compact cameras.

Click the source link for other camera tips and help with making digital cameras work better.

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How can I make a lcd panel from an old computer display television?

Q. It is a 10.5 inch hitachi lcd panel (for a laptop) with two cords for power and 31 input slots. Is there some way to use these input slots for video, do I need a signal decoder in between? thanks for your help...

A. if you have the cable box for the monitor to plug into, then you just need a converter from your monitor plug to your tv cable plug

Do you get some kind of digital cable? or Direct TV or something? with these digital cable services you do need a cable box from the company,

If you just have normal free town cable then you prob. just need something like this http://www.cnet.com/4520-7387_1-6341848-2.html?tag=tab

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How can I get a small black scratch mark from a liquid screen monitor?

Q. My roommate dropped his large video camera onto his liquid screen monitor. The rubber lens part left a smudge. The mark is the size of a small scratch, yet it is so annoying, yet I don't want to take the chance of melting the screen by cleaning it with some solution... Please help!

A. If it's a smudge and not an actual scratch, you might be able to remove it with plain water and a soft 100% cotton cloth (an old T-shirt is perfect.)

http://help.cnet.com/clean_lcd_screen/9602-12576_39-0.html?messageID=2505401&tag=tip-2505401&kw=clean+lcd+screen

Patience is the key. Don't try to remove the smudge by rubbing as hard as you can. That's guaranteed to damage the screen. Wipe the smudge as gently as you can in the direction of the smudge (not in a circular pattern.)

You make have to work on this for several hours so as to not damage the screen. If you run out of patience, there are several commercial liquid LCD cleaners. Don't pour the cleaner onto the screen, just dampen the cloth. LCD screens are fragile so it's possible the smudge may not come off.

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Would buying an ultra HD monitor be the wise choice with my system?

Q. HP Pavilion p6674y Desktop PC
HP 2010 Series Wide LCD Monitor
Windows 7 Home Premium
ATI Radeon HD 4200 video card

My computer can play HD videos (720p and 1080p) but the colors are always REALLY dark or the playback is choppy. My drivers are up to date, but I can't help but think the problem is the monitor (which I assume is pretty middle-of-the-road quality). I want to be able to watch clear 720p and 1080p videos.

I'm looking at the Asus VS247H-P 24-Inch Full-HD LED-Lit Monitor, but don't want to spend the money if it's my whole CPU that's the issue.

Thanks!

A. I really wish people would stop using the term "CPU" to refer to their entire machine. But that's besides the point...

I doubt that the monitor is your problem (your monitor doesn't really have much of a say over how choppy your video is). If I had to venture a guess I'd say the problem if your graphics card: the Radeon 4200 is kind of lower end.

My recommendation would be to buy a new graphics card. If all your doing is watching videos then you don't need to spend money on a gaming card or anything - just a basic $30-$50 card should cut it for you.

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We just installed Windows 7 onto our computer and everything on the screen is wide. How to fix?

Q. We have a normal acer wide screen lcd monitor and a gateway computer. The resolution is set on 1280 x 1024. Once we installed Windows 7, everything became wide on the screen. (Pictures and text are stretched and squished). How should I go about fixing this? What should I do to fix it/where should I go on the computer to fix this?
Thank You!!!

A. Delete Windows and install Linux (it's free, legal and simple to use, free download too)
OR
Get a mac, no problems with that, you get what you pay for, and stuff you DON'T pay for can be good too.

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What are the best types of graphic cards that my comp can handle?

Q. I understand my computer has an integrated graphics card, but I can insert a new graphics card into one of the expansion slots in my motherboard. However, I have no idea how to determine what kinds of graphic card is compatible with my system! I'm trying to find graphic cards that would make PC gaming perform better and smoother.

If it helps, here are some of my specs:

Time of this report: 5/14/2013, 15:11:17
Machine name: USER-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130318-1533)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion
System Model: FQ606AA-ABA a6704f
BIOS: BIOS Date: 11/05/08 15:51:14 Ver: 5.03
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5400+ (2 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3840MB RAM
Page File: 2180MB used, 5495MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9100
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 9100
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0847&SUBSYS_2A81103C&REV_A2
Display Memory: 1903 MB
Dedicated Memory: 239 MB
Shared Memory: 1663 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (59Hz)
Monitor Name: HP w2007 Wide LCD Monitor
Monitor Model: HP w2007
Monitor Id: HWP26A7
Native Mode: 1680 x 1050(p) (59.954Hz)
Output Type: DVI
Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver File Version: 9.18.0013.1106 (English)
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DDI Version: 10
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 2/26/2013 00:32:38, 18055184 bytes
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Vendor ID: 0x10DE
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SubSys ID: 0x2A81103C
Revision ID: 0x00A2
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Rank Of Driver: 00E02001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeVC1_C ModeWMV9_C

A. Compatibility is not your problem.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&docname=c01637202#N931
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01635734&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en#N315

The computer case is ATX size and you have a PCIe x 16 slot, so any modern graphics card plugs into it. Your problem is the 250 watt power supply that barely handles your system the way it is, and the old 2006 CPU that has the power of less than the cheapest of laptops.
You need a CPU upgrade as found on ebay and has to be compatible to your motherboard.
You need a stronger power supply as top mounted in the back.
You can use any number of graphics cards, but the CPU is low end and you don't get their performance. I would suggest any of GT 640, HD 7750, or HD 6670 as good value cards, but you must start with a power supply replacement and upgrade before the graphics card, and then you can use a CPU upgrade, but the motherboard is an old socket AM2 and cannot accept good newer CPUs.
CPU and graphics performance(2nd tab)
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/613?vs=612
Graphics card compare with a good CPU

Power supplies.
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/power-supply/#sort=a7
Corsair CX500 looks like a good choice now at $30 after rebate

Graphics cards $50 to $100
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#c=106,58,80&sort=a5

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What games can I run with my brand new PC?

Q. I would like to know what games I can run on my new PC. Here's some info from dxdiag:
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Time of this report: 3/5/2013, 17:53:30
Machine name: SANCTUARY
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.110622-1506)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Acer
System Model: Aspire Z3771
BIOS: BIOS Date: 05/04/12 12:05:56 Ver: 04.06.04
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2120 CPU @ 3.30GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
Memory: 6144MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 6048MB RAM
Page File: 3710MB used, 8384MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0102&SUBSYS_06401025&REV_09
Display Memory: 1696 MB
Dedicated Memory: 64 MB
Shared Memory: 1632 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Monitor PnP genérico
Monitor Model: AIO LCD
Monitor Id: CHE0001
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (59.993Hz)
Output Type: HDMI
Driver Name: igdumd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igdumdx32,igd10umd32,igd10umd32
Driver File Version: 8.15.0010.2462 (English)
Driver Version: 8.15.10.2462
DDI Version: 10.1
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 7/26/2011 17:22:46, 8311808 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
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Sound Devices
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Description: Altavoces (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0663&SUBSYS_10250640&REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RTKVHD64.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.6463 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 9/20/2011 05:53:34, 3074664 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No

Description: Realtek Digital Output (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0663&SUBSYS_10250640&REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RTKVHD64.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.6463 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 9/20/2011 05:53:34, 3074664 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Micrófono (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: RTKVHD64.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.6463 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 9/20/2011 05:53:34, 3074664 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x1
Format Flags: 0xFFFFF
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EVR Power Information
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Current Setting: {5C67A112-A4C9-483F-B4A7-1D473BECAFDC} (Quality)
Quality Flags: 2576
Enabled:
Force throttling
Allow half deinterlace
Allow scaling
Decode Power Usage: 100
Balanced Flags: 1424
Enabled:
Force throttling
Allow batching
Force half deinterlace
Force scaling
Decode Power Usage: 50
PowerFlags: 1424
Enabled:
Force throttling
Allow batching
Force half deinterlace
Force scaling
Decode Power Usage: 0
Yes, I've heard of Steam. I'm looking for a list or any recommendations of games I can run at the moment, yes I know this graphics card is horrible and I'm going to try to add on a different card, but in the meantime I'd like to know what I can run at the moment.

A. Nothing close to high end. You have no video card, only Intel integrated graphics

If you want to play modern games, you need to buy and install a decent video card (and most likely the power supply too)

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