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    Win 7 DNS issues

    Thanks for the help, I will try the only IP address idea and see if that does it. I confirmed that I am running the latest drivers for my NIC and chipset. this one really has me baffled for sure
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    Win 7 DNS issues

    System cpu amd a8-5600k apu ASUS F2A85-M2 FM2 AMD A85X (Hudson D4) SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard HyperX Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 Desktop Memory Model HX318C10FRK2/8 Kingston SSDNow V300 Series SV300S37A/120G 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid...
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    installer crashing during setup

    I have an older Toshiba laptop computer that I am trying to install XP on, the only issue is that every time I boot from the XP cd the system just shuts down midway through the initial file loading process. I am able to install Linux no problem using yumi and an ISO from a flash drive. I have a...
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    need an ac powered cd rom or dvd rom external drive

    Hello there I am looking for a CD or DVD external drive with a plug into the wall via a power adapter vs the 2 USB type. My laptop is old and crashes when I try to boot with the dual USB powered one I have. alternatively can I just plug one of the 2 USB plugs into a wall charger vs the USB on my...
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    Phenom II x3 710 run with 4 core!

    wow is all i can say
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    $20 to whomever can fix this!

    First I would try the drives out as slaves in another machine if they are good then move on to the ram trying it out in another machine and if you have multiple sticks try switching slots and removing on2 if in dual channel. now you say this is a new copy of xp so that rules that out. I bet 20...
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    microbial electrolysis cell

    From the npr program science friday http://www.sciencefriday.com/program/archives/200711163 Researchers have developed a more efficient way to extract hydrogen from biological materials using a bacterial fuel cell. The cell uses a granulated graphite anode, a carbon cathode with a platinum...
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    Cool and quiet question

    As Cool and Quiet on AMD processors seems to effect the multiplier of the cpu in question ie my x2 5000 ranges from 5 to 14 which is the locked range of my cpu. This is indeed cool and quiet and I get horsepower on demand. What would be the effect of an unlocked multiplier be with cool and...
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    Anyone running a modern AM2 rig?

    I love my am2 system for me the benefits are a cool running and fast enough system that performs just fine for every day work and I can oc the system to 225 fsb if needed. With cool and quiet however I keep the bus to 210 and range from x5 to x14 multiplier. I plan on purchasing a 5000+ black...
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    Computers aren't supposed to make loud bangs...right?

    Sounds like a mainboard to case short to me, check to ensure the mainboard is not touching the case underneath. good luck and all that
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    Behavior of light in a prism filled with oil and many, many tiny prisms

    I remember way back in Portland Or I was in a coffee shop and saw a lense made of a liquid filled plexiglass shell it employed a double convex curved lense effect to produce amazing photos it was 12" x 12" the fluid within deff interacted with the photons in the same way as would a solid glass...
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    Taco Bell's beefy cheesy melt....or whatever

    more like taco bell cheesy bu+#ake
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    What do you think are good AM2 Socket SLI motherboards out there?

    Asus MN-SLI DELUXE is a great board and works just fine with linux I have tested gamer puppy knoppix and several others with no problem. also cool and quiet is a big bonus as this saves power and heat.
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    Diaper-free babies

    yuck just yuck