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    Basic system to run 4k resolution

    With redoing my office, I bought a 43" 4k TV on sale to use as my monitor. Apparently my 4 year old Dell system is not capable. Thought it was the video card, so got a GeForce GT730. No go. So then thought it was the stock power supply not able to do it. So got a new PS. So now I'm in over $100...
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    Wireless cameras

    I work for a small non-profit. Looking to put something basic near the entrances. Something that can snap a pic when it detects motion and then send it to an email. Would also want the option to record video to a computer hard drive if we ever wanted to, as well as check on it remotely. I've...
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    ASUS RTN66U configuration

    This has finally arrived. I'm new to anything beyond basic configuration of a wireless router. Where is the best place to read up on taking advantage of the extras this device has to offer? Thanks
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    In the market for a new wireless router

    I'm currently running an old Linksys WRT-54G. 2 computers 2 smartphones 1 tablet 1 chromebook 4 tv's with a DirecTV Genie, but not all on at the same time. Will occasionally watch Netfilx. In the future would like to try out a wireless camera in the house so I can check what's going on...
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    Mysterious audio issue

    I'm using a Dell Vostro with integrated 7.1 audio. Speaker setup is Klipsch 4.1 system. Green from the klipsch is plugged into the green on computer. Purple from klipsch is plugged into the black (rear) on the computer. When doing the audio test tones, sound will come out of each speaker...
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    Win7 will not dl & install .exe files

    Have a Win7 machine that will not download and install any .exe files, even Adobe Reader. After downloading, it says the file contains a virus and has been deleted. I've ran Malwarebytes, and even tried the registry fix for this issue. Any other suggestions I can try? Thanks, Chad
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    Unable to run dual displays on Win7 Ultimate

    Really hoping to find some help here. I have been looking everywhere. I have a Dell Vostro 220 with a Core2Quad and 4GB(3GB usable) Ram running Win7 Ultimate 32bit. When I was running WinXP Pro, I was able to extend the display onto both monitors. Now, I am only able to clone the displays, which...
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    Access Denied

    I have a hard drive adapter so I can connect hard drives to my pc via USB. A friends is having issues getting into windows. It is XP and coming up with the blue screen. Will not go into Safe Mode either. So I take the HD out of the pc and connect it to mine so I can explore it and copy files...
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    Hard drive not detected

    Trying to reinstall windows on Toshiba laptop. The pc will boot into windows just fine. I try booting to a WinXP install disk and select to install WinXP, but then proceeds to tell me that it cannot detect a HD and will not continue. Obviously the HD is functional in that I can boot into...
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    Windows drive letter assignment

    I have reloaded windows XP Pro on my main hard-drive. I also have card readers. After the reload, windows shows my windows drive now as drive K:. If I boot back up to the install cd and it asks me to do a repair install, it shows the disk as C:\Windows. How can I make windows show the drive...
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    Asus M2NC51-AR

    I have loaded Win XP on a HP Pavilion Slimline s3023w Desktop PC. It came with Vista and they only support Vista. They do not have drivers for Win XP. It contains a Asus M2NC51-AR motherboard. I could not find drivers on Asus web-site. Does anyone know where I can get drivers for this...
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    Bad motherboard? no video

    I have a MSI K9N6SGM-V that has no video. It does not even show the dos screens on startup. Has built-in video so I even tried a PCI-E video card and that did not fix it. It powers on fine, but no video at all. All fans are running and I can even hear the HD start running at start-up. Should I...
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    First Time OC. Requesting help.

    I followed an article I found at legionhardware.com titled E4300 Overclocking for Beginners. I have the same cpu and MB (Gigabyte 965P-DS3P). The only thing different is my memory which is Corsair XMS2-5400. The article I followed is here. Now when it trys to boot, it just keeps restarting after...
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    Driver Update Software question

    I am looking for a good program that will detect what drivers I need to update and update them for me. I understand this will improve the stabilty and performance of my PC. I am looking at Driver Alert by PCPitstop. Has anyone used it or have an opinion on it. Thanks, CEV
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    Oops!!

    I just accidentally deleted a file that was too large for the recycle bin. Is there anyway I can get this back if it is not in the recycle bin? Please help!! Thanks, CEV
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    Hardware diagnostics

    Has anyone ever used this device to determine what component is bad? Does it work if the pc will not even boot? Soyo Tech Aid Thanks, CEV
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    Running 2 monitors

    I have a user with a video card that has dual inputs. She needs both displays to show the same thing. The display cannot be stretched across both screens. The reason is that she has both a sitting and a standing work station. Can this be done? How? Thanks, CEV
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    Moving Programs from one partition to another

    I am looking for a program that will allow me to move programs from my C: partition to a new partition that was created to use just for programs. I found one called "Move Me" for migrating from an old pc to a new pc and you can only use it once. Please let me know if there is a better...
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    Anyone have success with this product?

    Spring Cleaning I'm not sure how it works but I believe it could be very useful for moving programs to a new pc, which I will be putting together in the next couple of weeks. Also looks good for backing programs up if say you lost the installation disc. If you have used it before please post...
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    Building New System

    Hi, I am building a new system and this will be my first time at overclocking. I do no gaming. I do a lot of multi-tasking like encoding, listening to music, surfing, and just starting to play around with Photoshop. I also like to watch movies on my 22" Acer widescreen and Klipsch 4.1 speakers...
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    New System Build

    I'm about ready to order my new parts. I have a question about the MB and Memory being compatible. ASUS P5B Deluxe CORSAIR TWIN2X2048-6400C4 Core2Duo E6600 XFX GeForce 7600GT Thermaltake 700W Power Supply The page on the MB states "Notice: Only DDR2-800 memory supporting JEDEC approved...
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    Please comment on my new build

    I am not a gamer but do like multi-tasking. System would be mainly used for video and photo editing, dvd encoding, internet and email. CPU: E6400 MB: ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Ram: Corsair XMS2 2GB PC2 6400 PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700W Sound: Creative X-Fi Xtreme Music Video: BFG Tech 7600GT...
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    Has anyone used this program?

    I am wondering if anyone has ever used this program: Spring Cleaning It looks as if it could be very useful for moving programs to a different partition or even backing them up. It looks like it has a lot of other good features and easy to use. I would like anyones input, good or bad, that have...
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    Freezes during startup

    Hi, I have a PIII 800 system that will start but will not go past the Windows 2000 logo. The blue bar at the bottom does keep moving from left to right, but it just stays there forever and will not go into windows. The power supply did fail before this happened. Any ideals what I'm looking at...
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    Dropped Gateway Solo 9500

    To make a long story short, we have 2 teenagers and no-one in the house knows how the laptop got dropped. The screen is not cracked, however the casing holding the screen is cracked a little in the corner next to the hinge. When I power the unit on I do see the Gateway Screen that shows up in...
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    Speakers needed with long speaker wires

    We have a ceiling mounted projector in our conference room that is hooked up to a desktop pc. I want to get an average set of pc speakers to mount on the wall and run the wires to the pc. The speakers wires would have to be longer than the norm. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to set this...
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    Installing new HD

    Hi, I just purchased a new Seagate 400 GB HD from Best Buy. I will be putting it in an external enclosure. Since it is a brand new retail drive, is there anything I need to doublecheck or do or can I just install it in the enclosure and hit the power button on the enclosure and begin to copy...
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    USB Issues

    Hi, I have an Asus P4C800-E Deluxe MB. I have been having connection issues with different USB devices and it is very frustrating. I am hoping someone here can give me some suggestions on what to try. I have a printer, an external HD, a scanner, and a Dazzle 150 that are all USB, connected at...
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    PC losing video

    Well, I've been trying to figure this one out for awhile now. I was not getting any video on startup, not even the bios screen. I ordered a used video card from ebay. Still having the same issue. Sometimes I will get video and it will even get into windows XP for a couple of minutes and then the...
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    Anyone here use this utility?

    I found this and it sounds pretty good. Has anyone used it and able to speak for its performance? Thanks, Chad
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    Speaker Noise

    Hi, I have noise coming from my speakers and it is very annoying. I am using the SB Audigy 2 ZS with Klipsch 4.1 speakers. It is the sound that you here when you turn the volume all the way up, but I can still hear it at the lowest volume with nothing playing.How can I get rid of this noise...
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    Wire Dressing

    I am putting together my new system this week-end. Right now I am installing the new Hardcano 13 and do not like the looks of all these fan wires. I have heard of shrink tubing and am wondering how this works and if it comes in blue and where the best place to get it is. Also, what is the...
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    ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe USB question

    This board comes with USB headers to add an additional 4 ports to the rear of the case. If I use this and plug it into the MB, how and where do the usb wires for the 2 ports from the front of the case attach to? Or can I not use both at the same time? I also have the Hardcano 13 with a card...
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    P4C800-E Deluxe

    I have absolutely no experience with OC'ing and I am building a new system. I do not plan on OC'ing right away, but would like to try later on after I learn more about. I am also thinking about getting this ram: Corsair. Will this also be good for OC'ing. Will be using a P4 3.2. Thanks
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    Looking for a CPU cooler

    ......the new system listed below that I am about to order. I want something that both looks and performs good. I am going for a blue lighting theme and a clean as I can get it look. The cooler does not have to be lit, but for sure needs to look good and not tacky. I would also like to control...
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    Please post your opinions of this case

    I am considering either this case or the Thermaltake SHARK Black case. I would like to get a case that I can keep for future upgrading. Will BTX become the standard in the near future? This case has the upgradability for it and I like that if this is what the future is to become. I also like the...
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    Temperature Sensor Question

    I am looking at getting this for my new system I am planning on getting soon. I would like the display to show the temperature of the cpu. Is the sensor able to go between the cpu and the hs/f assembly? Where would you suggest putting the other sensors and how to secure them so they do not move...
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    Memory - 1 Gig vs. 2 Gig's

    I am building a new system. Going with a P4 3.2 w/HT. I will be doing a little video editing like making DVD's from home video and also using DVD Shrink sometimes. I want to be able to do other tasks while capturing video or during encoding or burning. Will I be able to do this? Will 2 Gig's of...
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    OEM Software from Newegg

    Newegg has both the Retail version and the OEM version of MS Works Suite 2005. The OEM version is about half the price. Does anyone know if the OEM versions of software come with a liscense to install and run it? Thanks, Chad
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    Building new P4 system

    Hi, I am looking to build a new system and would like to know the differences between my options. I am looking at either a P4 3.2 or 3.4. Looking on Newegg I see the Prescott w/1MB Cache and the Northwood w/512K Cache. Which of these is better and what are the exact differences? Then I also see...