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I have a laptop but I'm not sure if it suits my needs. It has a Core i3 2.2 GHz processor and 4gb ram which can be upgrade to 8gb. If this doesn't work I'd rather just build a PC since I can get components for less than a new laptop.

should be fine. throw an ssd in there, and youre good to go

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12-21-2011 , 10:44 AM

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AugustasN

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One 27" (2650x1600) or two 24" (1920x1080) monitors?
The pixel count is pretty much the same in both setups.
Not sure for which one i should go.

Am using one 24" and one 19" (1440x900) up until now and am used to using two monitors, but maybe going for one bigger screen would be better.

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12-21-2011 , 11:12 AM

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Hello everyone,

From the UK, I'm looking for a mean grind station! I have been told Macs are better than PC's by several people but I'm concerned they are just the 'trend' now.

I want to use it to play poker essentially so I'm guessing a PC is better as the majority of software only runs on the PC. Am I right?

I usually play 16+ tables and have my monitor allready.

I am looking to pay £600-800 for the Desktop PC, and then buy a decent mouse and keyboard.

Any suggestions of where to go for this and what to look out for?

A system that can run Football Manager and potentially Diablo 3 and the new Counter Strike would be a bonus

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12-21-2011 , 12:03 PM

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Pummi81

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27" (2650x1600) don't exist AFAIK, e.g Dell U2711 is 2560x1440.

Can ur 19" be rotated in portrait? If it can and if it has close to same pixel-pitch as U2711, those two might make a nice couple.

Like this (30" in landscape and 20" in portrait), but a tad smaller:

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12-21-2011 , 01:14 PM

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if youre using hem/tableninja, you need windows 7. you can put 7 on a mac if you want, but youre probably just better off getting a pc. not really sure about what uk sites are the best for parts, but i can help you in choosing the parts if you need. just shoot me a pm

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12-21-2011 , 04:41 PM

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my mistake, was talking about dell u2711 (2560x1440).
nah my two old monitors are old, and I wont be using them anymore

now im kinda leaning to buy two quality 24s, any to recommend?

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12-21-2011 , 07:45 PM

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ShipThisPLZ

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whats the highest resolution hdmi cable can handle?

- cant find the answer anywehere..

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12-21-2011 , 07:56 PM

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What's the best thing for wrist RSI?

Will a mousepad with one of them wrist-rests be worth buying?

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12-22-2011 , 01:43 AM

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my mistake, was talking about dell u2711 (2560x1440).
nah my two old monitors are old, and I wont be using them anymore

now im kinda leaning to buy two quality 24s, any to recommend?

Old doesn't necessarily equal bad, I use 5 years old 20" Dell as a sidewing to my 30" and it's still going strong.
Never had any 24"s and only like to recommend something if I have experience w it, so don't have any specific model to recommend.

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12-22-2011 , 01:46 AM

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whats the highest resolution hdmi cable can handle?

- cant find the answer anywehere..

1920x1200

Version 1.4 can do higher but hdmi1.4-outputs and inputs are basically non-existent in computers and monitors AFAIK.

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12-22-2011 , 01:48 AM

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Pummi81

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What's the best thing for wrist RSI?

Will a mousepad with one of them wrist-rests be worth buying?

A couple of good options:

Use vertical mouse - more natural wrist position
Learn to use mouse also w ur left hand (assuming ur right-handed)

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12-22-2011 , 04:13 PM

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kan0

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Thanks Phishman! Will send you a PM.

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12-22-2011 , 10:58 PM

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thoughts on the imac 27inch?

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12-23-2011 , 03:55 AM

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thoughts on the imac 27inch?

They're okay I guess but u can get a desktop-PC with same specs + high-quality 27" monitor w less $$$ ldo.

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12-23-2011 , 04:44 AM

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thoughts on the imac 27inch?

Still haven't gotten a computer?

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12-23-2011 , 12:21 PM

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The one I tried to order from tigerdirect would not take a Canadian credit card, then I got a friend's American card and the site still wouldn't accept it for whatever reason. I was on the phone with them and my bank for hours without ever solving the problem. It's been a pretty big headache. I've finally returned that first pos I bought and I have tried to find something similar to the hp you found for me locally but there is nothing close to the same price. I may just cave and go the simple route with an imac, is it not even close to worth the money?

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12-23-2011 , 04:08 PM

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For what you want to do with the PC it seems like a pretty big waste to go with a mac. Tho it might be worth it if that's all your can find up in the wilderness.

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12-24-2011 , 01:51 AM

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Stoop Kid

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Just call them.

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12-24-2011 , 01:53 AM

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The one I tried to order from tigerdirect would not take a Canadian credit card, then I got a friend's American card and the site still wouldn't accept it for whatever reason. I was on the phone with them and my bank for hours without ever solving the problem. It's been a pretty big headache. I've finally returned that first pos I bought and I have tried to find something similar to the hp you found for me locally but there is nothing close to the same price. I may just cave and go the simple route with an imac, is it not even close to worth the money?

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Just call them.

good idea

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12-24-2011 , 02:39 AM

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good idea

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12-24-2011 , 04:11 AM

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Hey guys,

Looking to buy a decent desktop to grind on. I also want a decent mouse and keyboard and my budget is £1,000.

Is their much difference between having the i3, i5, i7?

I have decided to go for windows as poker software all works on the system.

Being able to play some computer games like Football Manager will be a bonus.

Any suggestions?

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12-24-2011 , 01:34 PM

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i5 is enough. Your budget is way way higher then you need unless you are buying a bunch of monitors to go with your setup.

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12-24-2011 , 03:31 PM

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kan0

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i5 is enough. Your budget is way way higher then you need unless you are buying a bunch of monitors to go with your setup.

I've already got a 26 inch monitor so will be using that. Any suggestion on a desktop? Also, looking for a decent mouse and keyboard

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12-26-2011 , 01:29 PM

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Hey guys,

Looking for a laptop that pretty much just handles TN/HEM/Poker/ITunes, so looking for good processor/RAM/hard drive right? Willing to spend £500, maybe more if its real good.

So far this looks good? http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/hp-pav...61479-pdt.html

Thanks for help

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12-26-2011 , 02:29 PM

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Wondering if I will be able to run my Samsung 305T 30 inch monitor through my macbook pro. The macbook pro is a 13inch mid-2009... Can someone just let me know if I am correct in thinking that if I get this cable

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then I will be able to hook up my dvi cable from it to my 305T samsung monitor?

And once doing that will the monitor run through my laptop? I don't really care if the screens are shared or if the monitors just shows my laptop's screen, I would just need the 305T to have it's max resolution of 2560x1600.

Thanks for your help

I've already tried it with the Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter and that doesn't work at all. The monitor just flashes different colors non stop

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