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    Frequent Disconnects: ISP or Router?

    I'm using a 1-year old Linksys WRT110 with a Verizon residential DSL setup, using ethernet only at this time. I experience intermittent disconnects, where I end up disconnecting and reconnecting the power cable to get back online. I can't figure out if it's my router or the ISP that's the...
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    Installing Windows 7: Can't Boot from CD with USB keyboard.

    Hello. Trying to install Win 7. Bios set to boot from CD drive first. Startup asks to hit key to boot off cd. I can't hit key and computer boots into existing install on HD. Looks like it doesn't like my USB keyboard, and I don't have a USB one laying around. Workarounds? Thank you.
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    Trouble booting Windows 7 install from an HD.

    Hello. I have a bit of a weird issue with my computer, and I'll try give the backstory to be clear on what happened. I had an old IDE HD with a XP install. I bought a new Velociraptor HD, and put Windows 7 beta 64 bit on it. For some reason, the HD with the Windows 7 install wasn't a...
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    Installing Windows 7 Beta without a DVD or a USB drive.

    I've downloaded the Windows 7 64-bit version with the hopes of mounting the ISO with Daemon Tools and installing it on an empty partition. It appears that because my current operating system is 32 bit, I can't run the installer in windows. Is there any way of installing Win 7 without buying a...
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    I've completely lost all keyboard & mouse support on my XP machine...

    I purchased a Microsoft Wireless Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 (mouse keyboard combo) and the installation process didn't work. The intellipoint software also erased any support for my previous hardware, a Logitech MX518 and a generic usb keyboard. Even a PS/2 mouse and keyboard doesn't work...
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    Are USB headsets just as functional as 3.5mm?

    I'm looking for a new headset for gaming and music, and I'm wondering if I'd be able to use a USB headset the same way as my current 3.5mm setup. I basically have my 5.1 speakers plugged into the back of the comp, and the 3.5 headset into the i/o jacks on the front of the case. That way I can...
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    Monitor Issues for Someone with Poor Eyesight

    Hello all. I currently use Win XP with a 19" 4:3 LCD monitor, with a 1280x1024 native res. However, I run the monitor at 1024x768 because otherwise everything on the screen is just too small. I also have Large Fonts turned on in the Display >> Appearance settings, but that only pretty much...
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    Upgrade path for a 2 year old system

    I have the following system: eVGA 133-K8-NF41-AX sli Motherboard Amd 3200+ venice core socket 939 CPU eVGA GeForce 7800GT 256 ddr3 VGA 2x 1gb OCZ Value Series 1GB pc3200 ram 19" lcd with vga connector raidmax 450w PSU Western Digital Caviar SE WD800JD 80GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard...
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    What are the top stocks for 2006?

    NVIDIA was a clear winner in 2005 thanks to their 7800 product line up. Any ideas for 2006?
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    How do you know if you're running in dual channel or not?

    I just bought a second, identical 1GB stick of ram, and I'm wondering if it's running in dual channel. How can I tell if it is or isn't, or what else do I need to do?
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    Looking for low end sound advice.

    I usually use my headphones on my pc, but I'm considering buying a cheap set of speakers, perhaps 5.1. I also have an old stereo system, a Sony 100w mini stereo which no longer works. The speakers should work though, and I'm wondering what I would need to connect them to my PC, and whether or...
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    Anyone know how to recover outlook express messages?

    I know this is a hardware forum, but I've gotten sensible advice here before, and don't really have anywhere else to post. I have a new machine now, and need to back up my email accounts, but most importantly messages from numerous accounts. The problem is that my old computer no longer...
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    Image tearing in BF2 with my 7800gt

    I just put together a rig with a 7800gt which runs bf fine at 12x9 with 2xAA and almost everything on high. Once in a while I get these glitches which are kind of like lines or tears along some of the textures/shapes. My friend told me I have to turn vsync on someone, could that be part of the...
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    Needing Athlon 64 Arctic Silver advice..

    I recently bought the 3000+ venice oem from ewiz.com, along with a this cooler from newegg: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16835106604 the cooler has a square bit of paste on it already, and I'm wonder if I should scrape that off and use arctic silver instead. I think...
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    Budget System PSU help.

    I'm building a budget system (around $70) and I'm almost disturbed by the ammounts of money people are throwing at PSU's and cases. I don't think my PSU should cost as much as my CPU, but maybe I am missing something? What's the lowdown on PSU's? And don't just tell me that unless I get a...
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    Budget System PSU help.

    I'm building a budget system (around $70) and I'm almost disturbed by the ammounts of money people are throwing at PSU's and cases. I don't think my PSU should cost as much as my CPU, but maybe I am missing something? What's the lowdown on PSU's? And don't just tell me that unless I get a...
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    Deals from OnSale.com

    I've never heard of this site so I'm eager to hear feedback about them. Here's the socket 939 3000+ winchester core for $131.00 with free shipping: http://www.onsale.com/onsale/shop/detail~dpno~507310.asp OCZ 1gb pc3200 module for 85.75 (probably $20 less than you will find it anywhere...
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    What is Connect3d?

    Connect3d seem to be the rock bottom cheapest ATI cards every year. They are often white boxed, and they look a lot like the ATI branded cards. This gets me wonderings, is Connect3d some kind of subsidiary of ATI, maybe an outlet for surplus or substandard hardware? Thi is all speculation on...
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    Which card to get for a new rig im building this month.

    I'm building a new comp this month that's based on a 3000+, epox nforce 4 ultra, and most likely 1 stick of 1gb value ram while looking to upgrade to 2gb in the future. I'm looking to play bf2. There are a couple of ati rebates that are expiring 7/31, which is today, so I'm wondering if I...
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    Building a budget gaming rig, need advice.

    I am planning to build a budget gaming ring. I currently have a duron 1.1 machine, with a abit kg7 mobo, 512 pc133 ram, 30 gb 7200 wd, and a radeon 9800se (ulocked, supposedly, probably the only salvagable part of my system). My system barely handles bf42, and I would like to be able to play...