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This is a short list of the meanest, fastest and most powerful 3D video cards on the market today. If you own one of them, well - lucky you!

XFX GeForce 7800 GTX

The XFX GeForce 7800 GTX video card comes with a PCI Express interface, 256MB DDR3 video memory and supports a maximum resolution of 2048 X 1536. Though its price is a bit steep, its one of the fastest video cards on the market right now.

Powercolor Radeon X800 GT

A leading manufacturer of video cards, Powercolor has come up with the Powercolor Radeon X800 GT card. It is PCI Express based, runs on 256MB of DDR3 memory and a maximum resolution of 2048 X 1536. Cheaper than many of the cards in this list, but still gives extremely good 3D performance. Great value for money.

BFG GeForce 7800 GTX

Another PCI Express graphics card, the BFG GeForce 7800 GTX runs on 256MB of DDR3 video memory and a maximum resolution of 2048 X 1536. BFG produces quality video cards and the GeForce 7800 GTX is no exception. Its price may scare off the casual user though.

ATI Radeon 9800 Pro

The ATI Radeon 9800 Pro is still one of the hottest selling high-end video cards in the market. The Radeon 9800 Pro graphics processor scores very high on most benchmark tests. With an AGP 8X interface, 128 MB of DDR video memory and a maximum screen resolution of 2048 x 1536, this card is highly recommended.

Connect 3D Radeon X850 XT Platinum

Built on the Radeon X850 XT graphics processor, the Connect 3D Radeon X850 XT Platinum is a PCI Express card that runs on 256MB of DDR3 memory and a maximum resolution of 2048 X 1536. Highly recommended for spectacular 3D performance, and gives the GeForce video cards a run for their money.

Conclusion

Buying a good performance video card will reap many benefits - you'll be able to play the latest 3D games in full screen glory, as well as edit video and graphics with ease.

However, please take note that having a good video card does not necessarily translate to great video performance. Factors like your CPU, motherboard and system RAM will come into play. For example, having a BFG GeForce 7800 GTX installed in a old AMD Duron or Intel Pentium Celeron system will definitely not give you the desired video performance you seek.

Now go do some research and buy that dream video card!

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For someone who has just seen the game on TV, and never played, it might get overwhelming when they want into a sports good store. There will be walls covered with golf clubs, drivers and other accessories. They will not be able to decide which they want, or what is the best pick to help them get going on the sport. For such people, it is best to pick up a set of used golf clubs to start off with. They can then move on to a good new set when they are confident in the game and sure they want to pursue it in the long run. Just because a set of golf clubs are used, doesn't mean they are run down or broken, they could have been used by the previous owner a couple of times before selling it away.

For beginners and those learning about the game, these used clubs are ideal. They can beat them around, get enough practice and not worry about damaging the clubs. The size, shape of the clubs and drivers will be the exact same as the new ones, only difference being these have been through a player before coming into your hands. Another advantage in picking up used clubs is that you can go all out and spend on a club membership. This will give you freedom to play when you want, and maybe even take lessons from an expert. Every time you visit the club, you could practice for a few hours, and learn more about the game. This is a sport that is fast becoming popular around the world, and there are many who have taken it up professionally as well. If you were to win a tournament, you could stand to win thousands of dollars. The money can be used fruitfully to either better your golf, or for other purposes, such as children's education or buying yourself a home.

If you have friends who have been playing golf, they are sure to have a set of used clubs lying around their house. Why not ask them if you can borrow them to learn with? This would work out well for you, and for them, giving you some heads up in the sport. Most people who play this sport pick up the new and latest clubs available so they can stay with the rest of the clan, and dont normally throw away their used clubs..

For a beginner, the number of times the club hits the ground will be more when compared to getting the ball off the tee. So, for them used golf clubs are ideal tools to begin with. Making a shot in the bunker or amidst trees is very difficult for a pro, so imagine if you are just taking baby steps, it would be near impossible. While playing in such places, you are likely to hit your club against the tree multiple times or kick sand instead of the ball, the used clubs are useful.

Article written by Cassaundra Flores, who is the owner of skyfireproducts.com. Where we sell a large selection of sports items such as golf travel case, used golf clubs and discount golf equipment.

If you're getting ready to replace that old monitor or even buy a new computer system, choosing the right monitor may seem a little intimidating. New technology has given us more choices when shopping for a new monitor.

There are basically two types of monitors, a CRT monitor and the newer flat panel TFT type. Either of these monitors will serve it's purpose and give you years of usage. So, your decision will probably be based more on what you want, or what you can afford!

If you're on a tight budget, you may not have a choice in which monitor you'd prefer. The basic CRT monitors have become less expensive and if price is your main obstacle, this could be your only choice!

Most new computer systems come pre-packaged with the newer TFT monitors. However, depending on where you purchase the computer, sometimes you will still have a choice. Especially if you're buying from a smaller computer shop or having your system custom built.

First of all let's clarify, there is a huge difference in a flat screen monitor and a flat panel monitor! And, knowing the difference between the two is very important.

Buying a monitor with a flat screen doesn't mean that you're getting a thin, lightweight monitor. A flat screened monitor is just basically what it the name implies, the screen is flat instead of having a curved surface!

There are several benefits to having a monitor with a flat screen. The flat screen will cut down on the glare that comes from both the image on the screen and your surroundings!

Flat screens are specially coated so that lights or other objects in your room don't reflect off of the screen. The images will be sharper, the text will be much easier to read and you'll see a noticeable difference in eye-strain.

The CRT monitors are the ones that most of us still have, though are being phased out. They're the older styled monitors that are large and heavy. These monitors use tubes similar to those in televisions.

You can find many CRT monitors that now have the flat screens. Even though most newer models are now slightly more compact, they're still large and can be quite heavy.

Although the newer TFT monitors have flat screens, they're actually called flat panel monitors. They're very thin and compact and provide a greater picture quality than the old CRT monitors.

Aside from a more vivid picture with less distortion, flat panel monitors are the best choice if you're short on space! They're usually only a couple of inches thick, so they take up a lot less space than CRT models.

Most flat panel monitors can be mounted on the wall behind your computer desk. They can also be mounted to monitor arms that will allow you to adjust the height and angle of your monitor.

If you are considering buying a flat panel model, make sure you read the specifications. One of the things you'll definitely want to check is the viewing range.

The viewing range on earlier flat screens was limited. Simply put, if you weren't sitting directly in front of the monitor you wouldn't be able to see the images. But, most newer models now provide a wider viewing area, just be sure to check before purchasing.

Another thing you will want to consider when purchasing a new monitor is how much you use your computer. If you spend hours in front of your monitor or you're an avid gamer, the picture quality will be of major importance.

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Fiber optic cable installation is a very special task that only trained professionals can do it quickly and correctly. This is determined by fiber's fragile structure and highly sensitive to microbending and macrobending loss.

However, most of the techniques of fiber optic cable installation has been borrowed from those used for copper cables. And currently the majority of fiber cable contractors come from the copper network background.

Fiber cables can be divided into two big groups: outdoor cables and indoor cables. Outdoor cables are laid along rights of way leased or owned by telecommunication carriers, and they are well marked after the cables are installed. The telecommunication carriers have their own team of cable installers and they seldom outsource the job to independent contractors.

Most independent fiber cable installation contractors install indoor cables most of the time. Indoor fiber cables are mostly used as the backbone for campus networks, enterprise LAN systems and etc.

And there is the submarine cable category. They are laid from ships built for that purpose. They are only used by the big global network backbone builders.

But actually there are many small divisions within each group. So let's examine them one by one.

1. Submarine cables. Submarine cables are laid from ships built for that purpose. They are buried in a trench dug on the sea floor at depths of less than 200 meters. In areas deeper than that, submarine cables are directly laid on the ocean floor.

2. Direct-buried fiber cables. Direct-buried cables are also called armored cables. They have aluminum foil wrapped around for mechanical protection from rodent bite and outside forces. They are laid in a deep trench dug with a cable plow and then covered with dirt.

3. For outdoor cables excluding direct-buried cables, cable ducts are needed. Cable ducts are plastic tubes which provides a path and protection for outdoor cables. They are buried in trenches and then covered with dirt. Cable ducts have a variety of sizes and flexibility, they can range from one inch up to a 6~10 inches. Some are flexible while the others are pretty rigid.

4. Cable ducts are buried first without any fiber cables inside. They can be routed directly between two endpoints or through a series of access points at manholes.

5. Outdoor cables are then pulled through the cable ducts with pulling rope. The pulling rope is attached to the strength member of the cable and then pulled from the destination point. You should never pull the fibers directly since that will break the fibers easily and result in a useless broken cable for you.

5. And then there are aerial cables. One type of aerial cable has a messenger line built-in which provides mechanical support and they can be hanged on poles without any lashing. This type of aerial cable is called figure 8 or self-supporting cable. Other types of aerial cables have to be lashed with a special lashing wire running around both the cable and the separate messenger wire.

6. Indoor cables can be installed within walls, through cable risers, or elsewhere in buildings. Note: only special under carpet fiber cable should be used for laying on the floor where people walk.

7. A special type of indoor cable is called plenum cable. They have special formulated out jacket material for fire rating. Only plenum cables can be used in air return spaces for the VAC system.

We've covered a lot about fiber cable installation in this short article. By warned - you should always browse some training material on fiber cable installation before try it yourself!

Colin Yao is an expert on fiber optic technologies and products. Learn what are MTRJ Fiber, MTRJ SC and MTRJ ST on Fiber Optics For Sale Co. web site.