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by ீ ๑ Adam

Question by gsquat: Can I use a pci-e x1 to x16 adapter to run dual video cards?
So they make those x1 to x16 adapters. Since I only have one x16 slot and an open x1 slot, I was wondering if I could run dual gpu’s with crossfire using the adapter. I know that it’s run at the x1 bus speed, but it’d still be a big improvement over one video card, right?

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Answer by archie123
no and no………..thats as simple as i can put it ;0)

you need a compatible mobo/chipset to run crossfire even if you could do it the both cards would default to pci x1 and that really would be a bit sh!t ;0)

yuo could always get the 4870 x2 ATI card if your that bothered , make sure your psu is up to the task though

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by jackpoole

Question by don_sv_az: How can I identify memory cards for desktop computers?
My roommate left a bunch of computer components behind when he moved out. Is there somewhere online that I can look up manufacturer’s part numbers or use pictures to identify the cards. I’d like to sell them and try to get back some of the $ 200 he woes me, but I need to know what I have in order to sell them effectively.

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Answer by Milan
Yeah its called “google” just type the serial number or make and model number into google search and you will find what you need with a bit of reading

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Question by —: Do nVidia and AMD companies really bake their graphics cards and motherboards in a big oven ?
is that process a part of the manufacturing operation of these devices … ?

my GPU died lately and am thinking of baking it in our oven..

appreciated +)

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Answer by PhonicUK
Sometimes, yes – It’s a process called ‘Reflowing’ where the solder on the board is let to melt and reset to repair loose connections.

But do *NOT* attempt this yourself. It is a massive fire risk, and requires extremely fine control of temperature and time. You can’t just bung it in an oven and expect not to have a smouldering mess out of it.

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by Travis S.

Question by : Help With Photo Recovery off Memory Cards?
I want to retrieve deleted photos off my memory card, but I do not want to pay for all those expensive softwares. Is there any free software online I can download to have this feature? I own a Mac running Snow Leopard. Thanks!

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Answer by inconsolate61
Most card erasures are pretty permanent, hard drives and diskettes generally just set the BAM to ignore entries you delete, they aren’t usually physically erased, so with appropriate software you can re-find entries that aren’t any longer indexed there and recover them if they haven’t been over-written yet. Not certian this is the case with most cards.

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by KlipschFan

Question by mindspin311: What affordable graphics cards support the shader model 3 (SM3) and are vista compatable?
Looking for a new graphics card in the $ 100-$ 200 range (maybe up to $ 300 if absolutely neccessary) and I’ve heard many people talk about vista and new next gen games kinda needing this. The specs I’ve found on cards are sparse unless your paying $ 1 a MB for a 768mb card or something. Could anyone recommend something more affordable?
I was interested in the XFX GeForce 7600GT 256MB XXX 590Mhz graphics card (seemed to be the best for the price, but I don’t believe it utilizes sm3).
I think I will probably go with the Diamond Viper Radeon X1950 Pro CrossFire Ready (PCI-E, 512MB)

Found it under $ 200 on a few stores via cnet.. and it is vista ready but….

I like that the geforce 8600′s and 8800′s because they support directx 10.0

specifically the 8800 gts.. but not sure if it will work under vista

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Answer by samslembas
Going with a GeForce, (I do not touch ATIs because they are bad with free software), you need to get something in the 8000 series (8xxx). I think one of these should be good for you:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150229

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130084

The more expensive one is, of course, quite a bit nicer.

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by Travis S.

Question by : can you get camera memory cards in gas stations?
im getting my new camera shipped to me. (hopefully it comes before i have to leave) but i have to leave at around 11am to go on a trip and i was wondering if they sell memory cards for cameras at gas stations?
thanks for all your help

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Answer by Harold W
I have never seen one there but that does not mean they do not, just seems unlikely. Every place you go you can find a walmart. I know they have camera memory cards and they will not be far from freeways and gas stations.

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by Sifter

Question by Ryan k: What brand of ATI graphics cards do you recommend?
I have never owned an ATI graphics card before, but I owned many NVidia graphics cards. What brands do you recommend? What brands should I stay away from. I found a good deal on an ASUS 4850. Would that be a good one to get?

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Answer by Johnny M
Stick with nVidia cards. You will have less problems and fewer headaches with them than any ATI card!

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by mrbill

Question by raffy_sexy: what’s the difference between AGP and pci-express video cards for pc?
what are the pros and cons of each and which one would you recommend for a moderate gamer?

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Answer by Maller
AGP is not commended since it’s old and will run slower then PCI-E cards.
There is a reason why 90% of all new cards are PCI-E only.

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by pinelife

Question by greenconfidence: If I destroy the motherboard, memory cards, etc of a computer? Does it also destroy the data in it?
All that would be left would be the actual parts like the hard drive and monitor. I know there are other ways of deleting information, but I want to completely get rid of the memory cards and mother board. If I were to give the computer away, could someone slip in new memory cards or a new mother board and still acess info from the computer?

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Answer by AJ
If you Destroy the HDD (Hard Disk) too then you’ll probably destroy the data.

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by schoschie

Question by Dean Corso: Where is the best place for buying computer components such as graphic cards and mother boards in Louisville?
Back in California, Fry’s was a great store to buy PC components, now I’m wondering if there’s a convenient place in Louisville Kentucky?
Thanks.

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Answer by E.T.
Not sure about that location, but I do know that www.tigerdirect.com is a great place for everything computer related. My computer teacher bought everything off of their in our computer building classes and networking classes for cheap prices.

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