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General Discussion / Re: Computer and Hardware Chat

« on: March 05, 2012, 04:07:10 PM »

Yeah, it is strange. I'm not sure why that is. I thought maybe that bit of info could show something, but at this point I'm not sure what to think.

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General Discussion / Re: Computer and Hardware Chat

« on: March 05, 2012, 03:52:26 PM »

Well something that I also notice is that when I play certain games, it runs very smooth with 60+ Frame rates, but when I play on lower settings it gets lower frame rates. My HDD has 60% of it empty.

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General Discussion / Re: Computer and Hardware Chat

« on: March 05, 2012, 03:38:19 PM »

My card is always used by my system. I got this system in November 2010.

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General Discussion / Re: Computer and Hardware Chat

« on: March 05, 2012, 03:31:49 PM »

Hi GTAIVman. Yes, I'm very savy with computers as well, so I've done what you've suggested and do that regularly. Thanks for the tips though. When I posted that it may be switching between integrated and dedicated, I wasn't thinking clearly. I use the output of my dedicated graphics card, but for some reason it didn't occur to me that it would have to be working for that to happen. I'm wondering if the card is just beginning to fail.

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General Discussion / Re: Computer and Hardware Chat

« on: March 05, 2012, 03:20:32 PM »

I went into the Device Settings and only found the dedicated graphics card detected. So, that rules out what I assumed was the problem.

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General Discussion / Re: Computer and Hardware Chat

« on: March 05, 2012, 02:56:39 PM »

My CPU usage rarely exceeds 40-50% Even on the most complex tasks. This processor however has an internal graphics card. I'm wondering if it's using that instead of my dedicated or if it's switching between the two at times. Is there a way to detect this?

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General Discussion / Re: Computer and Hardware Chat

« on: March 05, 2012, 10:24:30 AM »

My computer lately has been giving me a tough time. When I'm using even basic graphical applications such as powerpoint, my computer constantly locks up and any time I attempt to view shockwave/flash based content it's very "skippy" if you know what I mean. Here are my system specs at the bottom and I'm wondering if anyone may know the problem with my system.

Brand: Dell
Model: Precision T1500
Processor: Intel Core i3 540 (Clarkdale) 3.07Ghz
Graphics: AMD FirePro 3D V4800 (1GB)
RAM: 6GB 1333Mhz
HDD: 250GB 7200RPM
PSU: 350W

I've never had this problem before and I keep all my drivers up to date. I usually can solve these problems, but this one I've had no luck. If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it.

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: March 04, 2012, 09:32:39 PM »

I'm wondering what's going on here. First time I've seen this.

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The Game Room / Re: What Are You Watching Right Now?

« on: March 04, 2012, 07:57:05 PM »

Dexter's Laboratory.

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General Weather Chat / Re: What's the weather in your area?

« on: March 03, 2012, 05:53:47 PM »

61.0° w/Light Rain.

Picture Caption: Almost done. *Sigh*

EDIT: ACtually, All tonight and half of tomorrow. We've already had 2"+

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The Game Room / Re: Stupid Questions

« on: March 02, 2012, 07:10:48 PM »

No, but you can try falling up a flight of stairs


Why do tornadoes damage homes?

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion

« on: March 01, 2012, 04:25:47 PM »

I've noticed that when they do show the OCM in front of the duplex tv screens, which is to the left of the video wall, that area is blacked out and cannot be seen. I would say it's likely the video wall is going away.

TWC turns those off to conserve power. It's in the design of the HD Studio on their website. I'm not saying what you said is wrong, but It could just for saving energy. I hope they're not getting rid of the Video wall unless they plan to add something there that's better. 

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The Game Room / Re: Stupid Questions

« on: March 01, 2012, 12:51:34 AM »

CHING CHONG CHO CHINGGHY CHONG BONG BONG TU SHO NA NA NA HIE.

What was that? 

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General Weather Chat / Re: What's the weather in your area?

« on: February 29, 2012, 10:40:32 PM »

68° w/Partly/Mostly Clear skies. A small mass of cloud is trying to form thunderstorms to the west over the lakes, but they look to be struggling. 

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General Weather Chat / Re: What's the weather in your area?

« on: February 28, 2012, 09:13:09 PM »

57.8 w/Mostly Clear skies with intermittent clouds.