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    Wing Commander 3+4

    Are these games(?)for PC,16 or 32bit, animated or not,your opinion on them?
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    Windows XP mode in old games

    Win7 Pro and up has a XP mode so you can play the old games. Is this like a virtual software or a dual boot XP/ Win7?
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    Win7 login problem

    For whatever reason, I constantly have to login to Windows even after coming out of standby or hiebernate. Any help?
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    Beep code problem

    Recently my screen started freezing. No input worked. I had to shutdown and restart. It kept on freezing after a couple minutes after a few restarts and then would'nt boot at all no screen,audio . All I get is a beep tone...2short3 long. I searched for what that means and I can't find it even...
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    Can I upgrade my memory?

    I have a HP Pavillion DV6449 US laptop( AMD Turion 64 X2 1.8 ghz cpu). I upgraded the OS to Win7 32 bit. Can I add 2 new sticks of 2x2gb of DDR2, since WIN 7 supports it? I asked HP about this and got no response. I asked Corsair and their answer was hazy.
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    Cooling the backside of a vid card

    I asked this question about 3 years ago and got a mixed response. Will simply setting a elevated 3" fan over the backside of the GPU help cool it? I think it would for OC'ing. What do you think?
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    HD 6870 w/older monitor

    I plan to build a i5 2500k, Z68, and a single HD 6870. However, I'm going to use my older Viewsonic 20" LCD 1440x1050 full screen monitor. Will the 6870 be overkill? I'll be playing games like Starcraft II, Crysis,etc.
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    Vid card for new system

    I'm planning to build a i5 2400K / a Z68 mobo, etc. I've got around $150 for the vid card. Any suggestions?
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    What a buy!

    Just p/u a HP...17", i3 Dual core(B950)2.1ghz,4gb DDR3 1033,500gb hd, USB 3.0,wcam,mic,etc....$349 at Office Depot. Works great!
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    Starcraft II Demo question

    I just downloaded and played the SC II demo and it played fine. However, during the download it said that my system was underpowered to play the game. Did it mean it was underpowered to play the retail version? Opteron 144@2.4 Asus AN8e 2gb Corsiar DDR 400@2224 1T Asus 9600GSO Viewsonic...
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    MSI military mobo's

    I noticed MSI is advertising military grade mobo's. They supposedly have high grade caps, a thicker board,etc. Is this true, or just a marketing scheme?
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    Xp taskbar problem

    Every time I start my computer there's certain programs that load on my taskbar. Some I want, but some just refuse to be deleted no matter what I do. I've gone to Startup, Taskbar tools, etc. to delete them, but they still show on the taskbar when I reboot or start my computer.
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    Old games on new OS

    I'm currently playing old space games ( Wing Commander,Tachyon, Starcraft,DarkStar I,etc.) on Win XP Pro. I plan on a new build using Win 7 64 bit. Will these old games load on the new OS?
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    Updating to Win7

    I'm currently running XP Pro. I'll be doing a new build soon and wondered if my old games (Starcraft, Tachyon, Wing Commander series, Darkstar One,etc.) will play on Win7 32 or 64?
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    Best mobo for Phenom II x4 CPU

    I'm looking for the best mobo for any of the above CPU's.
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    Mobo for PII x2 555be

    I'm doing a inexpensive build using a x2 555be. If the the cores unlock, that's a bonus. I'll be overclocking w/ a new HSF. I'd like a reliable excellent OC'ing mobo w/ a 8xx chipset, USB 3/ DDR3 1600 support and no onboard video for about $80. Any help would be appreciated. Oh, Ill be using a...
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    1 TB or 2 TB HD?

    Which is more reliable/faster? And what brand should I buy?
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    $300 budget for new build

    I have $300 or so to spend on cpu/mobo/ram. I have everything else. I'm looking for a AMD Athlon II x3 or x4,or Phenom IIx3,4 that can be unlocked to x4 and can have the L3 cache unlocked to 6gb. The mobo doesn't need USB3 or SATA3 or built in video. I'm partial to ASUS, but another board with a...
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    Leaking mobo caps?

    My son's Dell Dimension 4550 shut down and won't reboot. I took the case off, blew out the dust and noticed there was a crusty red clay looking substance on the tops of two of the mobo capacitors. Is this what caps look like when they leak or go bad?
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    Not enough fan headers

    I need more fan headers. Is there an adapter that I can connect to an unused molex to do this?
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    Mobo for a Phenom x4 955

    I need a good mobo that OC's well with this CPU with no problems for a gaming machine. Case/cooling/CPU cooling/PS is all ready taken care of.I'll be using 4-8 Gb of DDR 3 1600,probably G.Skill Ripjaw. I don't run multitasking, and I close all programs before I play my games. Also, the mobo I...
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    Old games on new 64bit system

    I'll be upgrading soon from XP Pro 32 to Win7 64 bit soon. Will my old games ie: Starcraft, WingCommander,etc. play on this new OS?
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    AMD 965 vs. 955

    Is there any appreciable difference?
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    AMD cpu hs/fan question

    I have a Sunbeam CoreContact Freezer mounted on my Opteron 140. I want to use this on a new build using a AMD Phenom x4 955. The Sunbeam works on AM2 designs, the 955 is a AM3. I read where the AM+,AM2, and AM3 used the same mounting clips. If this is true, can I use my Sunbeam on a 955?
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    What type of DDR3?

    I'm doing a new build. I've decided to go with a Phenom x4 955 CPU, a ASUS M4A87TD/USB3 870 mobo, and 4gb of G.Skill Ripjaw DDR3. I want to lower the timings of the ram as much as I can. I know the Ripjaw is at 1.5v. So, should I go with the 1600 or 2000 of the Ripjaw? Or, is there a DDR3 out...
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    Looking for the best/price mobo for a Phenomx4 955

    I'm sold on this CPU, but need a good mobo to go with it. I'm partial to ASUS, but open to suggestions. BTW- I keep my systems for 5+ years.
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    New build help

    Present system: Opteron 140@2.6 2gb DDR400 2-3-3-4 1T ASUS A8N-e ASUS 8600GTO 512 mb DDR3 WD Caviar sata 500gb XP Pro This system 5+ years old, but has served me well. I'm thinking of upgrading. I'm keeping my Antec Sonata case w/new 600 watt PS, I have all kinds of...
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    Sata HD in a IDE desktop

    I've been helping a friend with his computer. He has a HP model PS583AA desktop using a P4 3.04 GHZ, Asus mobo, 512mb DDR2 5300,and XP home SP2. I advised him to go to 2gb ram and a a new HD ( his is starting to make some noise). I want to get him a 1tb SATA HD(so he can put in a new build...
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    Copying movies to dvr burner

    I'd like to copy all my purchased VHS cassette movies to my computers dvr burner. What's the best way to do do this with minimum video/audio degridation?
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    Does slower burning speed help?

    Does slowing down the burning speed on a CD/DVD give you better/more reliable recordings?
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    Combining 12v rails

    I have an an Antec 450Sp with 2-12v rails. Can I splice these together to give me one 32amp rail?
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    Vid card upgrade for older computer

    I'm not ready for a new build as yet, but I'd like to upgrade my vid card. System: Opteron 144@2.6 Asus A8n-e mobo 2gb DDR400@2-3-3-8 1T XFX 7600GT WD 320gb SATA WinXP Pro service pack 3 Antec 450 SP PSU...
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    DDR400 vs. DDR2 800

    I have DDR400@2-2-4-8 1T. Most DDR2 800 run at much higher cas settings. Is there a real difference between the two? System:opteron 144@2.8, Asus A8n-e mobo, 2-1gb Corsair memory, Nvidia 7600GT GPU.
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    Laptop-Batteries in or out?

    I bought a HP Pavillion laptop a year ago. 98% of the time it's plugged into the AC. I've heard this will degrade the battery pack over time. Should I remove the battery pack?
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    Thermal paste replacement

    I'm confused. Is it a good idea to clean and repaste CPU's/GPU's every year or so. I've gotten mixed answers on this subject from the CPU and Vid card forums. No cross posting. The question was answered in your other thread. Moderator Rubycon
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    4770 problem?

    I've read that the 40nm GPU in this card has a problem of heavy leakage and poor manufacturing yields. I guess this is sometimes a problem on new processors. Should one be worried about buying this first run vid card with a GPU that has leakage? What's the long term dependability? Will it OC...
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    Power requirements of 4770/4870

    Why does the 4870 require so much more power than the 4770? Aren't they of the same design?
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    Where are the 4770's?

    It looks like the availability of these cards are drying up. NewEgg only has 2 and Mwave has one. Also, Mwave had the reference card sold out with a June 15th ETA, but now it's not listed. What's up?
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    Heatsink paste degridation

    A friend of mine said to repaste the CPU/GPU HS paste every 1.5/2 years depending on use or OC'ing. He said the paste degrades and dries out to a clay like substance and doesn't transfer heat as well. Is this true?
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    Vid card upgrade for future use

    I want to upgrade my 7600GT in my present system. Also, I'd like to use the upgrade in a near future build. Present system: Asus A8N-e mobo 7600GT slightly OC'd Opteron 144 OC'd to 2.6 Sunbeam Copper pipe CPU cooler w/120mm fan 2 gb Corsair DDR400@2-3-3-8 1T slightly OC'd Antec Sp-450...