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  1. Jarod

    [WhatSorceryIsThis] Transparent JPEG!?

    Its a PNG file incorrectly saved with a JPEG extension.
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    CPU/Mobo Cpu temp ~ 99 degrees

    Throttling mechanism will kick in at TJmax = 100C , for his processor. http://ark.intel.com/products/53450/ Its still outside the safe zone, but technically still within the limits.
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    PC Peripherals Help on RAM upgrade.

    Which apps are you using? Can you measure the performance of these apps before/after the RAM upgrade? More RAM means less disk thrashing. But if you weren't facing performance issues with 2GB RAM, your apps are very light on RAM. 64-bit has nothing to do with "extreme performance". It will...
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    PC Peripherals Need help: SeaSonic Powersupply gone kaput 2 times in less than 9 months.

    I would advise against jump-starting a PSU with no load connected. Atleast a dummy load like optical/floppy drive. No point checking the EPS connector. It has 12V rails only. He needs to check his 5V rail. Its perfectly safe to test voltages as long as you are connecting to the right...
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    PC Peripherals XFX PRO 650W vs TX650

    Go with the XFX. You might struggle with availability though, it appears to be out of stock. Only the 'Core Edition' sells here, which is fully wired.
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    Storage Solutions HDD : Should I RMA ?

    Incorrect. DMA error has nothing to do with errors on the disk platters, but with errors in data transmission between motherboard and hard disk. If after changing your SATA cables you still see errors, your motherboard SATA controller is dying, not the disk.
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    Storage Solutions 64 GB SSD from India

    1) Check eBay ( http://www.ebay.in/sch/i.html?_nkw=intel+ssd&_sacat=See-All-Categories ) 2) Kingston is one more. Do you prefer performance or reliability? If you're open to purchasing from abroad, Crucial M4 or Samsung 830. 3) SATA cables, yes. 2.5" to 3.5" mounting adapters, some retail kits...
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    Pls Advice, Hosting for the 1st Time

    Buy your hosting and domain separately. Do not buy bundled packages. If you shift hosts, shifting the domain might be a nuisance. If your hosting subscription expires or you don't plan to renew for a while, your domain will lapse and some cyber-squatter may grab it. Even if your website isnt...
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    PC Peripherals Crackling noise from USB DAC - 915 chipset

    Excellent. Which PCI USB card did you pick?
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    Storage Solutions 64GB SSD which one to buy from US?

    Crucial M4. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRIM
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    Storage Solutions Best 120/128GB SSD under $200

    Do you have a budget? Both use the SandForce SF-2281 + Async NAND, which isn't that great. If you're limited to these two, both will perform similarly so pick whichever one has better support.
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    Monitors LED monitor text reading less than 9K

    How and why is it best? Software manipulation of contrast or brightness will clip the dynamic range which will lead to loss of detail in highlights. I don't know which James Bond movie you saw, but Agent M doesn't use this technique. If they are IPS panels then maybe, but TN panels are...
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    Monitors LED monitor text reading less than 9K

    In terms of colour quality and viewing angles it will be a downgrade. This might be noticeable when watching videos. OTOH, the pixel sharpness will be very good. Since you're mainly reading, this will be a plus point.
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    PC Peripherals Crackling noise from USB DAC - 915 chipset

    You should find it in any hardware store. Or search on ebay http://www.ebay.in/sch/?_kw=pci%20usb Pick the Zebronics, it appears to use an NEC chipset, which would be better.
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    Storage Solutions I need suggestions for buying 16gb pen drive

    In order of write speeds :- Kingston DT Ultimate (60MB/s) < JetFlash 780 16GB/8GB (40MB/s / 20MB/s) < Adata S102/JetFlash 700 32GB (~30MB/s) Note, these are only sequential write speeds. You're talking about read speeds, not write speeds. Adata themselves claim a maximum write speed of...
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    PC Peripherals Crackling noise from USB DAC - 915 chipset

    Its a documented problem with your 915G chipset. Get a PCI USB card.
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    Storage Solutions Please help me guys...lost all partitons

    yS U shud tst yor dsk futhr b4 u muv. do a ful fmt & it wiL rprt bad sctrs f U Cnot undRstNd wot i'm saying, plz plz undRstNd how diFicult it iz 2 rED yor posts az weL
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    PC Peripherals How is Iball UPS Nirantar UPS 621

    At the entry level, you can also look at the Numeric Digital 600 Plus. Unlike the APC it has a serial port to connect with your PC, which can co-ordinate with the software to automatically shut-down on low battery. The one downside is that it comes with a 1 year on-site warranty instead of 2...
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    PC Peripherals Help Making PC Cabinet Dust Proof

    You need positive air pressure in your case i.e. more intake air pressure than exhaust. That way the air along with the dust only flows through the intake fans and fan filters. How dust free it is, depends on how well the fan filters are blocking dust while still maintaining sufficient air...