Intel Media Series ATX Motherboard BOXDH55HC Review

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(More customer reviews)[edit] just stick with pc1333 ram and you'll have no issues, things get hairy with pc1600[edit]

This is a great motherboard when configured correctly.
Remember that the processor you purchase needs to support intel Graphics, otherwise you'll have to buy a separate pcie video card.

here's the link to the intel site for a list of processors that support integrated graphics, NOTE THAT THERE ARE NO i7 PROCESSORS IN THIS LIST:
since links are disabled try googling: "Which Intel? desktop processors contain integrated graphics"

the board comes with the voltage for ram set at 1.5V which usually needs to be increased to 1.6 or 1.65, (it's under the performace tab; change the memory profile)

I purchased an 8gb (4x2) from KomputerBay to work with this and found that I had to lower the "multiplier" to 8 to get it to POST.

The integrated DVI slot does not have a '+' style connector so you cannot use an adapter and have dual VGA ports, but you CAN have a DVI and VGA running at the same time without buying a video card.

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The Intel Desktop Board DH55HC is specially designed to harness Intel Core i7, i5, and i3 Processors in the LGA1156 package. The DH55HC is a full ATX board measuring 12 by 9.6 inches. With DDR3 memory slots and an abundance of ports and connections, the DH55HC perfectly balances legacy and premium features.
Desktop Board DH55HC

Form Factor: ATX
Compatible Processors: Core i7-870, Core i7-860, Core i5-750IS, Core i5-750, Core i5-670, Core i5-661, Core i5-660, Core i5-650, Core i3-540, Core i3-530, Pentium G6950.
Memory: Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM DIMM sockets (support for DDR3 1333/1066 MHz DIMMs)


The DH55TC has plenty of expansion capability. View detailed schematic.

Harness the power of Intel's latest technologies in the Core i7, Core i5, and Core i3 Processors. View larger. Support for Intel Core i7, i5, and i3 Processors
The Intel DH55HC Motherboard features an LGA1156 socket. It is designed to work with Intel's Core i7, i5, and i3 series processors in LGA1156 sockets, as well as with Intel Pentium processors in LGA1156 sockets. The DH55HC supports processors that have Intel HD Graphics, Intel Turbo Boost Technology and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, which means it lets you take advantage of exceptional performance and scalability.
Memory, PCI, and Ports for Incredible Expansion Capability
With plenty of ports, slots, and connectors, the DH55HC gives you the flexibility you need to build the perfect machine. The Intel DH55HC Motherboard employs the H55 Express Chipset, which displays Intel's dedication to innovation with its new architecture that delivers quality, performance, and industry-leading technologies.
Additionally, the board has four slots that support dual-channel DDR3 1333/1066 MHz memory for up to 16GB of total system memory--an invaluable resource for power users and multitaskers.
The DH55HC also features plenty of ports to connect different accessories and gadgets. There are twelve Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports (six back-panel ports and six additional ports via three internal headers) for connecting all varieties of peripherals and accessories. There are also six SATA ports, including two onboard eSATA ports for fast storage options. There are also two PCI Express x1 connectors and one PCI connector for adding peripheral cards. And as if that isn't enough, there's also one each of PS/2, serial, and parallel ports for connecting your legacy peripherals.
Support for Intel HD Graphics
To take advantage of Intel HD Graphics built-in to select Intel Core processors the DH55HC comes with VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI display outputs giving you lots of flexibility. With Intel HD Graphics the DH55HC can support multiple monitors at once, premium video such as Blu-ray Disc, mainstream gaming and a full Windows 7 experience. However, when your enthusiast gaming requires a discrete graphics card the DH55HC also features a PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slot for fast and easy upgrades.
Integrated High-Definition Audio and High-Speed Ethernet
Whether you're playing MP3s or immersing yourself in game sound effects (SFX), you can expect crisp audio from the DH55HC. It features an integrated 8-Channel (5.1 + 2 independent multi-streaming) audio subsystem with three analog audio outputs using the Realtek ALC888S audio codec. This means you won't have to spend extra money on a dedicated sound card for top-quality audio playback.
A Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet connection is also included for high-speed connection to the Internet.
The Intel Desktop Board DH55HC is backed a by a three-year limited warranty.

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PYLE PLHR9TSB 9.2-Inch Black Headrest TFT-LCD Monitor with VGA Input and Touch Screen Capabilily Review

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(More customer reviews)Does the mouse follow the pen when its close to the screen but not touching?

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Feast your eyes upon this black Pyle Headrest touch-screen monitor. The 9.2" TFT active matrix widescreen monitor delivers quality images at a resolution of 480 x 234, so everything looks crystal clear. This unit is equipped with two RCA inputs, so you can switch between a DVD player, VCR, iPod, video game system, or anything else with ease. It also has a VGA input to connect to your computer, with a USB cable for the touch-screen interface. The backlit cold cathode filament tube provides brilliant, natural color. The built-in IR transmitter is compatible with most wireless IR headphones. The on screen controls allow you to adjust brightness, contrast, color, and tint. Takes both PAL and NTSC inputs, so it's compatible with nearly anything you throw at it. Full function wireless remote control, universal stand, and headrest shroud included.

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ATEN 2-Port 250 MHz VGA Video Splitter VS82 (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)This video splitter simply does its job, exactly as expected.

I use this to split VGA signal between a projector and an LCD monitor, and it works beautifully like magic.There's no fade, blur or discoloration of any kind -- both projector and LCD both show exactly the same as if the signal wasn't split.

I'd definitely buy more if I needed them.

Note #1: The VGA input port is male, so it requires a male/female VGA "extension" cable.Don't fret, one is already included with the product.

Note #2: This splitter is an "active" VGA splitter that requires an AC/DC power brick (also included with the product).This has the very slight disadvantage of adding 1 more component that could fail to your video chain, but since "passive" VGA splitters cause signal degradation, there's not much choice.Besides, the splitter's utter simplicity suggests that the chance of failure is minuscule.

Note #3: The product image which shows 3 VGA ports on the upper side of a plastic white box appears to be an old model.The one I received, which appears to be a later model, is black-and-chome, made of metal, and the VGA ports are on the side.These are all improvements, in my opinion.

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The VS82 video splitter is not a "Y" connection in a box, but rather an active device performing two functions: (1) it reproduces a video signal from a single source into multiple outputs, and (2) it boosts the signal so it can be transmitted over longer distances without signal degradation. Comparing the input signal to the out put signal with advanced video signal test equipment, ATEN's VS82 exhibits excellent performance characteristics on DC offset and white level tests. These results provide measurable proof that the VS82 represents the truest color reproduction possible from original signal input to multi signal outputs. ATEN's Video Signal Enhancement (VSE), technology automatically compensates the output video signal making allowances for the distance between the VS82's output and the monitor's input, thereby deliveringptimal signals for use by your monitorsPackage Content: 1 x VS82; 1 x VGA cable (6 ft.); 1 x Power adapter (0AD1-0909-031G); 1 x Wall/Rack Mount Kit; 2 x Screw

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Plugable UGA-125 USB 2.0 to VGA/DVI/HDMI Adapter for Multiple Monitors up to 1280x1024 / 1440x900 Each - DisplayLink DL-125 Chip Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this adapter to connect a third monitor (1280x1080) to my iMac with 2.66GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor and OS X 10.6.4. I downloaded the OS X driver from the manufacturer website, installed it, restarted and connected the monitor. Works just great and delivers a great picture. On more reason to like this adapter is that it comes super complete with adapters for VGA and HDMI and a USB cable. Given the fact that Apple takes 30 Dollars just for a Mini Displayport to DVI adapter (which, of course, you can also buy here at Amazon for $10) I find the $50 that I paid for this USB adapter a reasonable solution to connect another monitor to an iMac.

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The Plugable UGA-125 enables multiple monitors with any laptop or desktop (one adapter required per monitor, up to 6). Most people use it to gain a 2nd or 3rd monitor for their laptop. You gain the benefits of USB, including plug and play connectivity, thin and flexible cabling, and ability to connect via USB 2.0 hubs and repeaters. This makes it possible to add many displays to any computer easily. It enables docking or hot-desking with a single USB cable to switch. Projectors can be connected with long and flexible USB wiring that doesn't lose monitor configuration information. Multitask with a dedicated monitor for each document or application. Portrait mode lets you rotate to fit entire document pages on the screen at once. This adapter works by rendering 2D/3D with your computer's CPU and GPU, and then compressing and transmitting the pixels that change over USB. Dual core or 2Ghz or better CPU recommended. The monitor itself is then constantly refreshed directly from the USB hardware. The adapter package includes a USB 2.0 cable and hardware adapters for the different connector types (DVI to VGA and DVI to HDMI). Uses a DisplayLink DL-125 chip, tops out at 1440x900 / 1400x1050 / 1280x1024 on higher resolution monitors. No power plug is needed - power is provided by USB and the adapter has an LED indicator light. Windows 7/Vista/XP drivers installed automatically via Windows Update. 32 and 64 bit supported for both Vista and Win7. Windows Server SKUs not supported. GPU is used for 2D/3D rendering on Windows, requiring Intel, nVidia, or ATI primary WDDM driver. Beta-level Mac support for Intel OS X 10.4 or later, 32 and 64 bit. Not compatible with MacBook Pros with switching nVidia/Intel graphics. Open source available for Linux and other platforms. Linux requires manual configuration - for advanced users only. See plugable dot com for additional information and tips for making the most of your Plugable USB display adapter.

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Samsung B2230 22-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor - Glossy Black Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my third Samsung PC LCD, owning both a 22" 1680x1050 226BW for over three years and a 25.5" 1920x1200 T260 for a year (had a bad 22" and got it replaced - the 226BW reviewed here January 19, 2008). Anyway, I bought the B2230 for a 3-LCD gaming rig setup. If it could be done over, I'd have bought another monitor, specifically the P2250, which I'll buy for the 3rd LCD to complete the setup.

First, the pixel pitch on this monitor is about the same as the 22" and 25.5" (.28xxx mm - the P2250 has .24xxx pixel density - more pixel density = better display quality). I was hoping for a little sharper clarity for a 1920x1080 resolution monitor in this size, especially considering the 25.5" shares nearly the same pixel density over 4" more of screen real estate. The 25.5" is as clear as the 21.5" in website text and the holy grail of display quality for me: cockpit instrument readability in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. There is of course a sharpness option on the menu, but it just doesn't help much for what I was expecting.

With that said, it's still an okay monitor for the average user. It's a few pounds lighter than the 22" and runs very cool. The touch menu options and feel are pretty standard for Samsung. People new to Samsung's PC LCDs may find the front bezel touch "buttons" awkward and hard to work with, but it sure beats trying to deal with Samsung's buttons on the side and bottom of my other two monitors blindly. Similarly, the gloss bezel may be a put-off to some and definitely is a dust and fingerprint magnet. But I like the gloss - it appears to be the norm these days from manufacturers and matches everything else in the house TV/monitor wise. No red "touch of color" here to match the gorgeous T260, but it still looks good on the desk. The mount does allow for tilt, but as so typical in this price range, no height adjustment.

Finally, the brightness of this monitor needs to be toned way down out of the box, to less than 60%. You will be spending some time calibrating this to your liking. All in all for those who want a run-of-the-mill 21.5" LCD that's 1080p capable, this is an acceptable monitor, but as mentioned, not recommended for those who appreciate higher pixel density output. Think of this LCD as the Enterprise rental Buick of 1080p Samsung monitors: it serves the purpose and grandpa thinks it's awesome, but not something to brag about to friends.

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For those for whom ordinary is not an option, we created Samsung B2230 widescreen LCD monitor. This monitor features a glossy black finish accented by an elegant clear acrylic bar along the bottom bezel. Inside, leading-edge technology results in picture quality second to none, with 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and full HD 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. To save energy and money, the MagicEco feature allows you to work at 100%, 75% or 50% brightness. And for ease of use, the MagicReturn feature automatically displays dual-monitor content on a single monitor when one monitor is powered off.

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10ft Hi Resolution monitor cable (Male to Male) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this to connect a laptop to my Samsung LN40A650 LCD TV, but the Samsung does not like the way the pins are wired in this cable.It is definitely the cable, because after trying 2 other laptops without success, I used another VGA cable that was previously on a desktop PC system.That one did the trick.With the 10ft cable I bought, the TV didn't recognize the PC input was connected.The VGA cable from the desktop PC worked, though I can only get up to 1300x768 resolution, not up to 1920x1080.

This 10ft cable still works, because it is now being used for the desktop PC instead.Just don't expect it to work with LN40A650.You may be taking a risk with any Samsung TV from 2008/9.

I also searched online about this problem, and it is a common.Apparently not all VGA cables are made the same way.This one just isn't made the way Samsung needs it to be.It will probably work with most other devices.

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Quickly connect your monitor to your computer! This VGA cable is a standard 15-pin connector for computers and monitors with VGA ports. Designed for high resolution monitors and high quality signal transmission. Works great as a replacement for video or monitor cables that are no longer working. Cable has two ferrite beads to preserve best signal quality.

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ASUS VH198T 19-Inch Widescreen LED Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I've owned this monitor for 3 months and have had no problems.Screen is very bright and the colors vibrant (and appear true); contrast is terrific.Required no setup with Windows 7; just plug it into the computer port and you're ready to go.The screen has a non-reflective, matte surface so it works very well in a bright environment.There are quite a few customization settings (accessible through the familiar button interface on the front panel), but I didn't feel the need to adjust beyond usual brightness and contrast.Price is *significantly* lower than competitors, and performs as well as much more expensive monitors I've had in the past.Asus has a good reputation so I anticipate this monitor will last as long time.

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ASUS VH198T - Save the Earth and Shrink Your Power Bill with VH198; Mercury-free LED monitor delivers ultra-sharp images with great power savings. LED monitor, Green Power Efficiency -up to 40%, 19" Wide, 10M:1 ASUS Smart contrast Ratio, DVI, VGA, 5ms Response Time.

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