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olivur
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 Sep 28 2011, 09:42 PM
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QUOTE(stringfellow @ Sep 28 2011, 09:08 PM) You can shake our Macs too, olivur. No harm done, since it's SSD. Look Ma, no moving parts!  hush! as brilliant as that was begone you siren. i'm adamant on updating my 21ux to a 24hd and that's that! getting an ssd would mean me having to eat my own cooking for a month  QUOTE(MazeLoL @ Sep 28 2011, 09:09 PM) I wanna ask all taikor here...I wonder why JEDEC shown in CPU-Z that my Slot 1 which is a new module that i just install today had 4 JEDEC .. and my Slot 2 which is previously install module only have 3 Jedec shown ?? any different in terms of performance or anything else?? should i replace the old one with another new module?? Noted that : Both using 2GB 1066Mhz Kingston Module.. as my MB Core2Duo 2.4Ghz only support Max 4GB which left me no choice but only install max 4GB  ( THIS PROBLEM SPOTTED ON WINDOW VISTA ULTIMATE ) [attachmentid=2458151] [attachmentid=2458152] ANY DIFFERENT BETWEEN THIS 2 ???refer to the memory tab. that's what your ram's timings are at. the spd tab simply shows the possible timings at various common frequencies. |
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xandman
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Sep 28 2011, 10:31 PM
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HELP NEEDED!!!!!!!!!! I've just connected my mac mini to my current monitor using HDMI.... and to my horror.... the graphics sucks! But when i use the HDMI->DVI and use my DVI-D cable...the display is perfect... i tot HDMI would have the same output as the DVI?  Help please? Bcoz i need the DVI port for my Windows PC! |
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olivur
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Sep 28 2011, 10:34 PM
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could you elaborate on how exactly does the graphics suck?
This post has been edited by olivur: Sep 28 2011, 10:39 PM
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xandman
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Sep 28 2011, 10:39 PM
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EVERYTHING! of coz fonts are the most obvious... icons...even the background! even the desktop couldn't fit into my monitor! HDMI is THAT bad? help? |
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stringfellow
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Sep 28 2011, 10:49 PM
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For the "desktop not fitting on the screen", go to the Display tab on your System Preferences, pick the right HDMI resolution and slide the underscan meter until it fits.
As for the background/fonts looking like crap, I don't look at my HDTV at close range so it doesn't bother me. You can try changing the Color Profile, also under the Display tab in System Preferences.
I came from DVI and moved to HDMI, and after some retweaks using the TV remote with regards to sharpness/contrast/hue/color, I get to what I "prefer" to be my own optimum viewing settings.
This post has been edited by stringfellow: Sep 28 2011, 10:50 PM
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xandman
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Sep 28 2011, 10:51 PM
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QUOTE(stringfellow @ Sep 28 2011, 10:49 PM) For the "desktop not fitting on the screen", go to the Display tab on your System Preferences, pick the right HDMI resolution and slide the underscan meter until it fits. As for the background/fonts looking like crap, I don't look at my HDTV at close range so it doesn't bother me. You can try changing the Color Profile, also under the Display tab in System Preferences. I came from DVI and moved to HDMI, and after some retweaks using the TV remote with regards to sharpness/contrast/hue/color, I get to what I "prefer" to be my own optimum viewing settings. Thanks for the suggestion String! Tried all of those and still...the output is crap!  i guess i need a new monitor!  |
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olivur
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Sep 28 2011, 10:52 PM
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refer to the underscan bit in the below link for screen not fitting. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4214for font being all wonky try system pref > general > font smoothing right down low. you could also change the colour profile. if the colours looks "messed up". codicil* what monitor are you using atm ._.? This post has been edited by olivur: Sep 28 2011, 10:53 PM |
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xandman
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Sep 28 2011, 11:07 PM
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The fonts have this halo like thing around them... and damn it's annoying! I've tried font smoothing...still crap... i m using ayam monitor only...  |
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olivur
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Sep 28 2011, 11:12 PM
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you've no idea how much i'm inclined to strangle you right now. lol so are we searching for a new monitor now?
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MazeLoL
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Sep 28 2011, 11:14 PM
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QUOTE(MazeLoL @ Sep 28 2011, 09:09 PM) I wanna ask all taikor here...I wonder why JEDEC shown in CPU-Z that my Slot 1 which is a new module that i just install today had 4 JEDEC .. and my Slot 2 which is previously install module only have 3 Jedec shown ?? any different in terms of performance or anything else?? should i replace the old one with another new module?? Noted that : Both using 2GB 1066Mhz Kingston Module.. as my MB Core2Duo 2.4Ghz only support Max 4GB which left me no choice but only install max 4GB ( THIS PROBLEM SPOTTED ON WINDOW VISTA ULTIMATE ) [attachmentid=2458151] [attachmentid=2458152] ANY DIFFERENT BETWEEN THIS 2 ???now i even realise in Windows it only shows i got 3GB of ram in total.... ANYONE COULD HELP ME ???  |
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stringfellow
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Sep 28 2011, 11:15 PM
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Monitors, there's only two I can recommend. Apple's Thunderbolt Display or Dell Ultrasharp U2711 IPS panel. HDTV? My Bravia Z workhorse still works its magic. |
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xandman
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Sep 28 2011, 11:16 PM
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QUOTE(olivur @ Sep 28 2011, 11:12 PM) you've no idea how much i'm inclined to strangle you right now. lol so are we searching for a new monitor now? anything below Thunderbolt is ayam rite? hahahahaha... A Samsung 23"...how can a SAMSUNG suck so bad?!!!!!  as long as the monitor is not something priced at 3099 i think i can still manage.... u r looking for a new monitor as well? |
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MazeLoL
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Sep 28 2011, 11:16 PM
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QUOTE(olivur @ Sep 28 2011, 09:42 PM) hush! as brilliant as that was begone you siren. i'm adamant on updating my 21ux to a 24hd and that's that! getting an ssd would mean me having to eat my own cooking for a month refer to the memory tab. that's what your ram's timings are at. the spd tab simply shows the possible timings at various common frequencies. After check it, i realise the windows system which i found in Control Panel > System there stated 2791MB of ram which is 3GB?? so do you know what is the problem here?? i got total of 4GB here.... 2GB x 2 |
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xandman
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Sep 28 2011, 11:19 PM
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QUOTE(stringfellow @ Sep 28 2011, 11:15 PM) Monitors, there's only two I can recommend. Apple's Thunderbolt Display or Dell Ultrasharp U2711 IPS panel. HDTV? My Bravia Z workhorse still works its magic. Thunderbolt Display would be out of the question for the time being.... the Dell however...is interesting! |
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stringfellow
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Sep 28 2011, 11:28 PM
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QUOTE(xandman @ Sep 28 2011, 11:19 PM) Thunderbolt Display would be out of the question for the time being.... the Dell however...is interesting! You can run up to 2560x1440 on the U271I although the 2011 Mini can only output that kind of resolution over Thunderbolt, so you'll have to find a Thunderbolt-to-DVI adapter to use with the U2711. Otherwise, it's 1920x1200 over HDMI, which is plenty. RM2699 for the U2711. This post has been edited by stringfellow: Sep 28 2011, 11:30 PM |
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olivur
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Sep 28 2011, 11:30 PM
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QUOTE(xandman @ Sep 28 2011, 11:16 PM) anything below Thunderbolt is ayam rite? hahahahaha... A Samsung 23"...how can a SAMSUNG suck so bad?!!!!! as long as the monitor is not something priced at 3099 i think i can still manage.... u r looking for a new monitor as well? i was looking at the thunderbolt display but i think i'll stick to my plan to upgrade my tablet first. currently using a samsung sa950. if you're looking for hires monitors, it's either dell or the thunderbolt display, but i just have this thing against dell. |
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MazeLoL
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Sep 28 2011, 11:30 PM
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THIS is what windows show me 3GB of ram... 
Anyone could help me ?? i had install 2GB x 2 d..Both kingston ram... But in Mac OSX it show i got 4GB which is fine...I just not sure about this Windows things...  This post has been edited by MazeLoL: Sep 28 2011, 11:31 PM |
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olivur
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Sep 28 2011, 11:31 PM
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QUOTE(MazeLoL @ Sep 28 2011, 11:30 PM) THIS is what windows show me 3GB of ram...
Anyone could help me ?? i had install 2GB x 2 d..Both kingston ram... 32bit windows. it'll only utilize 3gb ram ._o you sure it showed 4gb when using your old sticks? This post has been edited by olivur: Sep 28 2011, 11:35 PM |
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MazeLoL
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Sep 28 2011, 11:33 PM
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QUOTE(olivur @ Sep 28 2011, 11:31 PM) 32bit windows. it'll only utilize 3gb ram ._o you sure it showed 4gb when using your old sticks? Huh?? 32Bit windows only used up 3GB only?? not max 4GB?? I thought 32bit maximum support was 4GB ?? |
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stringfellow
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Sep 28 2011, 11:35 PM
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QUOTE(olivur @ Sep 28 2011, 11:30 PM) i was looking at the thunderbolt display but i think i'll stick to my plan to upgrade my tablet first. currently using a samsung sa950. if you're looking for hires monitors, it's either dell or the thunderbolt display, but i just have this thing against dell. I too have the "bleh" kinda vibe from Dell, but for the buck, I got lotsa bang. I could pick a more renown (not necessarily better) brands like NEC Multisync or HP Dreamcolor models, but their prices are cost-prohibitive. |
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