Recent content by hydro1234

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    application of thermal paste - what is the correct technique

    I do the same thing. I've tried the method where you put a dab on and just push down and twist a little, but I've always had significantly better results spreading it. I think the trouble I have is bringing the heatsink straight down on to the chip.
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    Rear I/O plate - do you need one?

    It can make a huge difference, but I think it depends a lot on where your computer is. If it's on the floor I don't think it matters too much, but if it's on a desk and has a front fan that sucks it in, it will get nasty very quickly. I once saw one where everything was covered by about a 1/4...
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    If cheap trumps fast - Linksys .11b router or notebook card $1.99 AR

    Yeah, pretty much all linksys routers do that.
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    Should I be concerned about my pwm area temp?

    I have a dfi lanparty UT ultra-D mobo and all my other temps are fine but my pwm area is at 45C idle and 51C load. The main problem is I'm not even sure where the pwm area is. I'm not overclocking yet, but I'd like to in the future.
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    Norton Antivirus 2006 home protection 3 user pack $9.99 AR

    Do not use norton. I work as a tech at a computer shop and I'm constantly fixing norton related issues. Just today I had 3 computers that norton broke.
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    The Unofficial Memory Foam/Visco Elastic/NASA Pillow Thread

    After reading this thread I've decided to go for the tempur-pedic. My question is, should I get the swedish pillow or the normal one?
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    10% off at Home Depot for military Nov 10-13

    FYI, Home Depot always gives a 10% off military discount if you ask for it. At least they did when I worked there.
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    WHITE HOT Mitsubishi BIG SCREEN TV 65''

    I've had that TV for a couple years now and this is a great deal. I've never seen a dlp that can match its picture. If you have the space and don't mind that lack of 1080p or 720p you'll be very happy with it. I'd only go dlp if I wanted to play alot of video games on it.
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    Strange problem after power surge

    So I had some sort of power surge and when I turned my comp back on it was beeping and halted on a message that said my cpu fan wasn't running. So I cracked it open and not only was it running the bios was detecting its rpm. So then I reset the cmos and that problem went away but when I tried...
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    Power supply problem?

    I just hooked up a sunbeam rheobus fan controller and then my screen went crazy with rainbow colored fuzz. Then I disconnected it and it works fine again. I'm wondering if maybe my powersupply can't get enough power to my 6800 gt with the rheobus connected. My powersupply is a little below...
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    cd longevity

    I think it depends on the media. Probably 80% of my memorex cds that are more than 4 years old don't work any more regardless of the condition they're in. Some of my other brands are still going after 5+ years though.
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    IQ problems after installing new video drivers.

    I just installled the latest nvidia drivers because one of my games wouldn't work with the ones I had. After installing the game worked fine but now everything looks like crap. Textures look more blurry than usual and I've noticed theres a lot more pop up in farcry than I remember. Even after...
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    [DEAD] 6800, 6800GT, 6800Ultra all 30% off @ CompUSA

    I never got a call I just walked in, and they gave me one off the shelf. I wouldn't wait for a call either, they couldn't even find my pre-pay paperwork.
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    I think I might of destroyed my motherboard.

    Oh well. Time to RMA I guess.