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    Static discharges on my usb port?

    I just went to plug in my USB cable and there was an electrical discharge between the port and the cable. It still seems to be working but is this a big problem and what could be causing it?
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    New gen of AMD cards?

    Hey guys, been a while since I posted here. I just pulled the trigger on a new rig but since I know the new generation of cards is coming out soon I bought a board with integrated graphics, so I can jump on the new cards when the come out. My question is, when is that? Do we have a good idea of...
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    Best video capture device

    My mom has been wanting to transfer all her home-video VHS to digital, and is looking to me to recommend components and a sub-600 dollar rig for that purpose. Problem is, I'm in another country, so the computer has to be prebuilt and the capture device has to be simple and WORK, because I can't...
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    XP install program won't detect my HDD

    Trying to format a 'working' vista install and put XP on, when I boot from CD the install program pretends that I don't have an HD installed. BIOS detects it just fine, Vista will boot from it just fine, what on earth is preventing the XP install from detecting it?
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    Looking to upgrade my horsepower

    So I'm still cranking away with my old-ass 6800GT...been a great card but lately the fan noise is driving me bonkers. Looking for something sub-200 dollars that will clock good frames in games, but above all that comes with an effective and QUIET cooler. Don't have the patience to do aftermarket...
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    .sys drivers...how do I install?

    Need to install Ethernet drivers on my new laptop, they came in .sys form. Is there any way to install them (these are the most up-to-date drivers I can find).
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    .sys drivers...how do I install?

    Reformatted my laptop, need to install the Ethernet drivers, they come in the form of an .sys file. How can I get this to work?
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    Replacing Vista with XP on new laptop

    I'm sure this question is asked over and over, but I just bought a new laptop, and unfortunately the only OS option was Vista Home Premium. I don't want to turn this into a Vista-fueled flamefest; the reason I don't want Vista is that the laptop's specs simply aren't up to the task and I'd...
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    P & N Preliminary Primary Poll toPic.

    Just like to see how the demographics shake out.
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    Congrats to the SUPER BOWL CHAMPS the INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

    Well, I'm an Indianapolis Colts fan, born and bred, and I simply had to make this topic. Anyway, this is Politics and News. I figured since it'll be the biggest story of tomorrow, it was worth posting. As for me, I ate, drank, and was merry. Awesome chicken wings and a little too much...
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    My pick for Prez in 08? Eliot Spitzer.

    Of course he won't be running, since he just waged a successful campaign for the New York governorship, but if there's one thing America needs, it's a president who is willing to put a boot in the ass of corporate corruption and exploitation in America; and if there's one man who can do that...
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    You know what I'm sick and tired of? People deifying Ronald Reagan.

    People put him on the same level as actually good Presidents, such as Lincoln, Washington, FDR, etc. He won the Greatest American contest a few years back. People have been trying to get his face on the dime instead of FDRs. What in the WORLD is wrong with these people? Lets look at Reagan's...
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    Is there such a thing as an American company anymore?

    It seems in this age of globalization that our economic thinking is a few steps behind of the reality. When multinational companies post record profits politicians take it as a sign of a booming economy. But when no Americans are being paid to produce the products sold in America, it's a net...
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    All this talk about bipartisanship is pretty funny

    Ignoring for the moment the fact that the dems no longer NEED to be bipartisan (unless of course they every want to get anything signed), and ignoring also the fact that they most likely not walk the walk when next year rolls around, it seem to me that for all the Dem brouhaha about...
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    VOTE DEMOCRAT TOMORROW.

    I will be voting tomorrow, despite my avowed dismissal of the voting system I WILL be voting this election, if only for the reason that this is probably the one election in my entire life where my vote will matter (I'm voting in Indiana's 9th, one of the most hotly contested House races in the...
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    Upgrading from single-core to dual core 939

    I already know that I'll need to flash my BIOS, is there a particular one that other NF4 ultra-d users would recommend? And are there any other things I need (like that AMD dual-core driver i remember hearing about)?
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    Upgrading from single-core to dual core 939

    I already know that I'll need to flash my BIOS, is there a particular one that other NF4 ultra-d users would recommend? And are there any other things I need (like that AMD dual-core driver i remember hearing about)?
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    Getting the US out of Iraq without losing.

    Step 1: Throw Republicans out of office. Step 2: Congress declares the war in Iraq illegal, impeaches Bush and sends him to the Hague to stand trial for war crimes. Step 3: Transfer control to multinational UN peacekeeping force (which by the way would not be hard at all to get with Bush...
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    Why, after all we've seen, is Congress handing Bush a blank check?

    So we are only now fully realizing the reprehensible consequences of military tribunals, secret prisons, and indefinite detention of people without evidence or even oversight, and our response is to make it officially legal? What in the world is wrong with this government? Are they actually evil...
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    Is there ONE good reason why marijuana should be illegal?

    Yet why is it still illegal (not only illegal but villified)? With a president as unpopular as GW, you'd think he'd be ready to do something that the whole country would appreciate.
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    What do you think about Microsoft's upcoming Physics API?

    Frankly, I think it's a good thing. Standardization in the game market is very important, and with Microsoft on board that means physics are here to stay. I'm glad we don't have a million and one companies trying to roll out their own physics api. On the other hand, that basically means that the...
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    So, what's the story with this "Save the Internet" hubbub?

    http://www.savetheinternet.com/ Why are we just hearing about this now, with a decision to be made on WEDNESDAY? I'm insenced. Can someone shed more light on the subject?
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    Write combining - Any dangers in turning it off?

    My friend has told me that for nVidia graphics cards, turning off Write Combining is supposed to bring large FPS boost in oblivion. My question is, will the adversely affect other games? What does it do? etc. Thanks.
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    1.6 Billion on PR?

    I heard that in the past 30 months the White House spend 1.6 BILLION with a B dollars on public relations. It's pretty obvious that that's been wasted money, since the White House is less popular than ever and getting worse. So basically Bush burnt through 1.6 BIG ones doing nothing. Imagine how...
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    So Ann Coulter spoke at my university last night.

    I didn't go, I had more important things to do, but apperantly it was an interesting scene. She called one person who asked her a question "gay boy", called Democrats racist for opposing the war in Iraq, and insulted both the audience and the university/the promoters of the event. Real nice...
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    Dozen red roses (w/glass vase) and chocolates for 40 bucks.

    http://products.proflowers.com/roses/On...d=9a91ba99-69d2-4837-b111-19652c2a8945 Get while the getting's good. Let me know if this is a repost.
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    The debate over these cartoons of Muhammad is ridiculous.

    I seem to be the only one who knows this, so it's time for a little lesson in Islam. It is ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN to depict the Prophet in ANY WAY, be it cartoon, painting, what have you. To do so is an insult to all of Islam, and has been interpreted as such. I thought this was fairly common...
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    Wait a second...Yonah not 64-bit enabled?

    So apperantly Yonah is not 64 bit enabled? If this is true, I have a few questions. 1. Are the next generation of cores going to be 64 bit enabled, or is Intel just putting 64-bit on hold? 2. Apple is using the Yonahs to run their OSX. I was under the impression that OSX was 64-bit on the...
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    So when are we going to have hearings on the NSA scandal?

    I remember when the story broke, both parties were promising to hold hearings on the matter as soon as Congress was back in session. Have there been any plans since they returned to set up these hearings, or are they hoping we just forgot about it?
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    Windows Picture Viewer strangely absent.

    My problem is simple: when I double click on any kind of picture, to try and view it in the standard viewer, the computer whirs for a little, as if it's loading the picture. But then...nothing happens. I haven't a clue what would cause this to happen, any ideas?
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    Well, my speakers finally ate it. Any suggestions for replacements?

    My trusty Altec Lansings finally bit the dust after nearly a decade of use. I want to replace them with something that will live up to that illustrious legacy. I've been thinking about going for some Logitechs, anyone got any recommendations?
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    Is it just me, or does it seem like government has gone crazy?

    Call me an idealist if you will, but it seems like government has stepped out of its place. Isn't the whole purpose of a federal government to serve the people? I mean, after all, government has been instituted by the people. It seems clear to me now that we have a ruling, elite class, and that...
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    How do you change drive letters?

    I'd like my hard drives to be C and D, right now, they are D and E. I want my DVD Drive to be E. Can I do this?
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    How do I format a new hard drive?

    I dropped a new HD in my computer, and windows detected it, but it doesn't show up in my drives list. I'm assuming this is because it isn't formatted yet, but where do I format it?
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    I'm getting a soundcard, any suggestions?

    I'm treating myself to a late Christmas present; a soundcard. I've been using onboard audio, but I'm tired of the performance hit that using CPU time for music gives me. I'm no audiophile, I have a 2.1 setup and some ok headphones. I've been looking at the Chaintech AV-710 with the Envy 24bit...
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    Poll: Would you support the impeachment and removal of President Bush?

    This is not a scientific poll, just wanting to test the feelings of the PN crew. In case you've been living under a rock, I'm referring specifically to Pres. Bush's apperantly unconstitutional authorization of wiretaps of Americans without obtaining warrants.
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    Very, VERY weird sound problem.

    Whenever I tap my headphones, a thumping sound comes out my speakers (if the speakers are off, nothing happens). I've triple checked, I'm positive that's whats happening. Any theories?
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    Can I reinstall my OS without reformatting?

    So DFI included USB 2.0 drivers on their driver disc, but didn't tell you you aren't supposed to use them on Windows XP. So I installed them, and now my USB transfer rates are at USB 1.1 PERMENANTLY until I reinstall the OS. I've never reinstalled Windows before (yes, I know you're supposed to...
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    What's the contrast ratio on a CRT?

    Just curious, I read an article on Half-Life that mentioned game developers being limited because TFT displays can only display contrast ratios of 400:1 to 1000:1, where the human eye can see a hundred times more than that, and that affects the realism of in game lighting.
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    "HIGH SPEED USB DEVICE connected to NON HIGH SPEED USB HUB"

    So I installed the nvidia forceware 6.66 for my motherboard (big mistake), and when I finally got everything rolled back, everything was peachy keen, except whenever I plug in my PSP the message in the topic title pops up in a little bubble on the taskbar. It never did that before I had the...