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    Sony DRU-710A failing

    Just so you all know, I called Sony Storage Support (1-800-588-3847) for assisstance and within minutes they issued me an RMA. I will be receing a 720 drive to replace the 710. They were VERY nice and VERY helpful. I'm glad I called and I'm glad I bought a Sony with customer support like this!
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    Sony DRU-710A failing

    I have had my Sony DRU-710A external for like 6 months. About 3 months of it were great. Then it stopped. First it would only read discs like half the time and mostly even when it did, the burns were messed up (ie would not play dvd backups in my dvd player). Now the drive will not read...
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    Sony DRU-710A Crapped? Or PC Crapped?

    I'm having a similar problem with my sony DRU-710A but with DVDs. I tried reading a DVD with it, it hung up and froze and now it reads DVDs just fine, but it won't read blank discs or burn them at all. I got it to burn one once at 8x but not at 4x and at 8x it just won't work right in my player :(
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    What is wrong with my cpu!!!? IT IS HOT!!

    I'm not quite as worried about my temps now that I hear what you all say. I was a little concerned because I always thought that 135*F is pretty hot for a chip! My old P3 used to shut down or have problems if got over 120*F so I was a little concerend. It is probably a bad reading, it usually...
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    What is wrong with my cpu!!!? IT IS HOT!!

    I originally tried the thermal control, and it would only let the RPM be around 2200rpm or so, 2400rpm under load (maybe a little higher under load). I switched to manual, because my CPU temp did not come down at all. Funny enough, it doesn't come down at all even with the fan blaring at 5500...
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    What is wrong with my cpu!!!? IT IS HOT!!

    I have a A64 Newcastle 3500+. I was originally using the stock HSF and thermal pad that came in retail box, but I was getting idle temperatures of ~47C, so I bought a thermaltake polo 735 HSF. Same temps! I cant believe they didnt change AT ALL! What could be wrong? I used a thin...
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    Polo 735 with A645 3500+ not up to par?

    Bump.. any thoughts?
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    Polo 735 with A645 3500+ not up to par?

    Recently built an AMD A64 3500+ New Castle. At first I used the stock HSF with the thermal pad that it came with. I didn't like my temps of 53-56C under load and around 47C no load. I decided to grab a Thermaltake POLO 735 3 in 1 HSF. I applied arctic silver 5 (thin layer) and then placed...
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    Two Wireless Optical Desktop Keyboard/Mouse combos

    I have the Microsoft wireless optical desktop setup (just the regular one) on two computers, right next to each other. I have interference, they cannot both work at once (keyboard connects on whichever receiver it feels like). I was wondering if there is a way to change the channel it is...
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    Best aftermarket HSF for 6800 GT?

    I'm looking to OC my PNY 6800GT a little, and to keep it cooler than the stock cooler does, I am looking for an aftermarket HSF. I found the NV Silencer 5, which seems like a good product that does the job, but what other products are out there, and what is the "best"? Thanks!
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    Mouse cursor freezes but mouse still works?!

    I was originally using a wireless optical mouse that came with my keyboard. I did not notice this problem at all with it, but I only used it for a day. I have only used the laser mouse for a day now and it has done it maybe 3 times. I can't figure out what causes it, it seems random, and it...
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    Mouse cursor freezes but mouse still works?!

    You obviously haven't used the MX1000. I like my mouse, I want it to work. No one else has a problem, even using the same game. What gives.
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    Mouse cursor freezes but mouse still works?!

    I have a unique problem! I just built a new rig... specs are these Abit AV8 3rd Eye Mobo AMD A64 Newcastle 3500+ CPU Kingston HyperX PC3200 DDR RAM PNY Geforce 6800 GT 256MB Logitech MX1000 Wireless Laser Mouse Microsoft Desktop Elite Wirless Keyboard The problem is that sometimes...
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    Temperature

    It is indeed a NewCastle. Does this mean anything other than it runs hotter? How much hotter than a Winchester? Which is better?
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    Temperature

    The HSF is exhausting air? That is the way it came. It is retail AMD HSF. I did not use thermal paste because I did not have it at the time, I only used the thermal pad that is in place on the bottom of the stock HSF. Perhaps these are part of my problem. I will pick up some thermal paste...