Recent content by chocoruacal

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    Should I switch cellular providers and, if so, to who?

    I'm on Sprint's SERO plan. Read the first page of this thread. Essentially you're looking at 500 minutes, unlimited PowerVision (i.e. unlimited data), for $30 a month plus taxes. And if you have some time on your hands you can haggle with Sprint's customer service reps during the 30 day...
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    Just got a callback for an interview

    Nobody can tell you it's "normal" since you haven't told us what field you're in. However, we can say it isn't unusual. I'm in higher ed, and from application to interview can take anywhere from 1 - 4 months. I recently applied for a position at the end of May. They contacted my references...
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    How do I rip portions (clips) of a DVD?

    If the DVD is encrypted the concept of FU doesn't apply. Thank your representatives, and the DMCA, for that. I would rip the DVD then use Gordian Knot to strip out the section(s) I want.
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    Using a wireless connection. For main net

    Buffalo router WHR-G54S ($35ish shipped) + DD-WRT and you'll be good.
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    question about what an isp can do

    The copyright holder, or their rep, contacts the ISP and notifies them of a DMCA violation. The ISP then uses the IP to track down and contact the customer. The customer then deals with their ISP. Your ISP may or may not give out your personal info without a warrant...depends on whether or...
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    Upgrade advice

    Maybe. Aspire makes crappy PS's. The 15A are barely cutting it. I'd keep another $50 in reserve just in case. Fortron makes PS's in the 400-450 watt range that would be more than enough. You'll never notice the difference between the two in games, or in anything for that matter. SP2...
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    2GB(2x1GB) set that'll reach 300MHz?

    Just use the dividers, unless you need the 300mhz RAM for an ego boost or something :P Low(ish) latency 1GB sticks will do just as well as faster RAM with crappy timings, at least, well enough that you'd never notice the difference playing video games.
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    A64 3800+ X2 Manchester or Opteron 165 Denmark

    Impossible to say which will clock better. The X2 has a 10 multi, which makes it more attractive to me than the Optys extra cache.
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    AMD AM2: HALT ALL POTENTIAL BUYERS

    Hahaha...if everyone operated under your 'logic' then no one would ever upgrade. You do realize there's always something 'right around the corner', dont you? Why on earth did you even post this LOL.
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    Incorrect Voltage reading?

    LOL...sure. Or you could buy a multimeter and see what the actual voltage is :roll:
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    New computer post loads windows then crashes.

    Faulty RAM, CPU, motherboard, power supply, video card, CD-ROM, hard drive. Corrupt Windows installation. Corrupt driver(s). Viruses. The list goes on. You'll need to post your full system specs to get any real help. In general, you could download Ultimate Boot CD and run Memtest86 to...
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    Update: Do I need to set TRFC and TRRD when manually setting memory timings in bios

    It's not strange at all. The SPD on RAM is often set looser than spec to allow it to boot in the widest possible range of mobos. How does CPU-Z check that the RAM is running okay? It doesn't. Run Memtest86+ from a booteable floppy or cd to ensure that the new RAM is error free. It's a...
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    how do you reset cmos?

    Welcome to the Internet. Hope you enjoy your stay :)
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    Anybody have experience with Abit's RMA procedure?

    Call them. Tel: (510) 623-0500. Or start the eRMA process, input the serial number on the new board, and see what it states the warranty period is.
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    Troubleshooting: Testing powersupply

    Its normal for vcore to fluctuate. You can run a program like OCCT to see how the vcore behaves under load; OCCT uses MBM or Speedfan to creat a graph of the reported voltages over the length of the test. If the board is undervolting your CPU then logic says to simply raise the vcore, nright...