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    Alignment, caster question. How important is this?

    So I got my car aligned as usually when changing out it's shoes. They say the Caster is out of spec. Front left. Should be 5.8 to 6.3, it's 5.7 and the dealer says they can't get it to correct. The dealer says maybe something is bent. Their fix it idea is that they will just start...
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    what was your first pc gaming memory?

    Seeing as my memory seems to be the same as yours was the "game" number muncher? Because for me it was.
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    Downshifting or not with manual transmission in city?

    It's a old 993 TT. USA $, 42k miles. So it actually was pretty low. heh Yes I know it should have lasted longer but there was a issue with the 1st gens that has been fixed when you replace the clutch. :)
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    So disappointed with Asus

    I am disappointed that this is how you used your 1st post. I have bought several Asus laptops and tablets, motherboards, SFF PCs. I liked them but that was just me. As for upgrading laptops. That is a historical general NONO. Just use this experience as a learning lesson and move on...
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    Downshifting or not with manual transmission in city?

    Last year it was a little over 8K. Which isn't that bad considering the car. The car is 17 years old. 1st change. I still stand by breaks are usually cheaper. IDK what you are talking about with the whole lazy thing. Even if you know what you are doing. Clutches are more. Try to get more life...
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    Downshifting or not with manual transmission in city?

    Really the only good reason to downshift is if you want to exit the corner faster. Brakes are less than a clutch period. Downshifting feels and sounds cool, but if you are using it to stop it's just wasted money. I still do it though, even though I know it will cost more. heh VERY few...
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    Computer Build Static Defenses

    Not trying to be rude but I would make sure before coming here to ask for help. It is good to know for sure because for all we know could be the problem. :) Try plugging your USBs (sp?) into a HUB and the hub into the computer if you can't figure it out also.
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    Should I add GAP Advantage and Extended Warranty?

    Your gonna be a great old man some day. If you are not one already sir. OP do a little research Gap can usually be got for $100s less through your insurance than the dealership, if you need it. In CA dealerships will sell gap for $600, through insurance it can be $10- $20 a year. Also check...
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    DOA boards, etc? Why so many?

    Unfortunately many of the “DOA” boards are just the users installing them wrong, moving jumpers they should not. Installing components wrong, or getting in over their heads. Most of the PC’s I have fixed where the user said their mobo was “DOA” was one of the...
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    Gay characters in video games?

    You are walking a fine line sir. By the same reasoning anyone who is religious could say games that don't have religion in them seems like they are being excluded and are offended. I think we all could be a little more tolerant. Wonder how long till we have an equal rights represented...
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    Redundant external storage that transfers DIRECTLY with devices over WiFi?

    That is going to be one unusual nich device, closest I see is this. http://www.amazon.com/LaCie-Wireless...ref=pd_sxp_f_r Here is one in stock http://www.geek2seek.com/lacie-2tb-10-100-1000-wireless-space-wireless-backup-network-router-301940.aspx?gclid=CNmsyOfLoboCFUXhQgod9kQAng But...
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    Redundant external storage that transfers DIRECTLY with devices over WiFi?

    Why not just go with a NAS, cross over cable and static IPs? EDIT: many Nas auto negotiate the cable these days so a cross over might not even be needed.
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    What's the total storage space you have available in your home?

    I got a few 8 inch floppy disks laying around, assuming they work. Let's see that's 1MB per disk so 3MB. What do I win?
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    Average U.S. car is 11.4 years old, a record high

    I believe it I got a 12 year old car and a 18 year old car. Both still work fine. :)
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    Got backended by an Audi.

    The company has the option to use non-OEM parts but if OEM is the only ones made then they will use those. Or they may just use them in your case. Some cars only have OEM parts so if 3rd party parts are not available or if they are more expensive. Presto you get OEM parts. Lots of ways it can...
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    Got backended by an Audi.

    Yup, pretty much NON-OEM may be used but they need to meet the requirements of OEM parts. There are some crazy stories about non-OEM parts. Same part made at the same factory one is stamped with OEM one is not. EXACT same part only difference is the stamp, and the one with the stamp costs the...
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    Got backended by an Audi.

    No one wants to be shafted. Unfortunately full coverage does not mean OEM parts. In your contract it probably says they may use 3rd party parts. Your agent should have explained this to you. You did talk to a agent right....if you got inter webs insurance, Geico, Progressive, E-insurance. Well...
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    Got backended by an Audi.

    I think you are thinking about the law that you are supposed to file a SR-1 form with the DMV if the damage is over $750, OP you will probably be getting on of these in the mail. In this type of accident police are able to deny doing a report.
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    Got backended by an Audi.

    Police used to take reports for all accidents. But due to cut back and the high number of accidents in CA where I live they usually only will do it if there is blood or REAL injury. OP could asked as much as he wanted for a police report but the police do not have to do it unless there is a...
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    Trying to remember a old game 90s I think

    Sorry for the late reply, I guess that is it, but I remember it looking way different. Maybe I am just remembering it incorrectly. Thank for the help though.
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    Trying to remember a old game 90s I think

    Came out around the time the original command and conquer came out, need the older people here to help me out. You played a wolf and I think it used the old command and conquer 1 engine. It was the same top down view. That's all I remember, I remember seeing it in a PC game magazine and...
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    Update bios advice needed....

    If nothing is broke don't fix it. No reason to update bios if it does not address a problem you are having. They can fix problems but you need to have a problem first. Otherwise you are just wasting your time.
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    custom built core 2 duo fileserver in an old 2 bay SCSI external case!

    I think most people see it and go, "well it turned out good" and move on to the next thread. Just because people don't say anything doesn't mean they didn't notice. I think you did a fine job.
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    So why did open world games start getting smaller maps with next-gen?

    1st I have heard about it what is wrong about it? Everything or is just some of the scales off?
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    So why did open world games start getting smaller maps with next-gen?

    Sigh.... Daggerfall, biggest map ever. It just goes on and on and on and on. http://unrealitymag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/large-video-game-worlds2.jpg
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    Why have none of the traditional HD mfgs. come out with SSD's?

    960Gb is not 1TB :) but I digress. Hey I hope I am wrong, I just think it will be a while before they come down in cost enough.
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    Why have none of the traditional HD mfgs. come out with SSD's?

    It's going to be a while before that happens. At the current rate of advancement many years. 1tb platter = $60. 1tb ssd of same theoretical quality a few $1000. 2tb Platter $20 more. 2TB SSD don't ask. Most places that have large volumes of information to be stored, platter is still king. Quick...
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    Why have none of the traditional HD mfgs. come out with SSD's?

    I doubt they are worried at this point. SSD while being faster still are A LOT smaller and pretty expensive. If they need to they will adapt. Speed is not everything.
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    You have $15K and you want a weekend fun car...GO!

    Mine has 43k on it. I didn't even rate it as excellent condition and its still over 20k. I do have the OEM color matched hardtop though. That prolly adds a little value. Really it does not matter what it's value is though. I plan on holding on to it for a long time. It's been a trusty durable...
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    You have $15K and you want a weekend fun car...GO!

    My 2001 is valued at 20k+ right now on KBB.....must be the low mileage. I would prolly get another and supercharge it.....or something derpy like that.
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    EA planning $70 price point for PS4 games.

    Came in here to post this. I remember paying $75 for goldeneye when I was young. Some people in here don't know of the past. Just like how people complain about mortgages at 6% back in the days of jimmy carter mortgages were at 20%. People don't realize how good they have it now.
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    Post your data backup strategy

    Currently have a few computer that do the following. Every 5 minutes a snapshot is taken, incremental, to backup server. Backup Server pushes to offsite every night. Offsite keeps daily backups for 1 month, weekly for 2 month and then monthly for pretty much forever. I use Doyenz...
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    nvidia geforce gt 620 Cooling

    This is kind of like someone saying I need to cool my body down because I am at 98.9 instead of 98.6. It's not hot at all. If you really want to cool it down...although you will see no benefit and your electric bill will be a tiny bit higher. Get one of these. I use them sometimes to cool my...
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    Problem with my GTX 295

    My bad. A 25% OC on a video card....... Maybe MAYBE on a single GPU card with water but on a SLI card NOOOPE. Time to start looking for a new card. That was a expensive lesson for you to learn. Just because it didn't get hot doesn't mean damaged was not done. The VRMs (have to do with correctly...
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    Problem with my GTX 295

    I had one of those cards a while back. Have you tried disabling SLI and seeing if the problem still happens? So you are only using 1 gpu. The problem you are describing sound more like a driver crash. How much did you OC the card?
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    Sony charges you $100 just to get a repair quote from them...

    I was addressing the OP question "What kind of business actually charges customers for a quote? That's the point. It's a QUOTE. ". Letting him know that not too long ago most quotes cost money. I figured he was younger because it was before his time. It was not meant as a insult to him. I'm not...
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    Sony charges you $100 just to get a repair quote from them...

    How old are you op? Younger I am guessing. Not too long ago quotes used to cost money, that's just how it worked. These days the entitlement generation doesn't always understand how things work or the cost associated with things. Something to keep in mind is they probably have to ship it out...
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    Need entryway door advice

    This is my vote....... http://www.hippieshop.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/2027 heh
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    Help With EQ2 Lagg and new Video Card Choice Please :)

    Hello OP, For that game your CPU is fine, your video card on the other hand is lacking. I am sitting here wondering why you went from a GT 440 to a GT 630 because GT 630s are usually just re-banged GT 440s. They can even be slower if your old GT 440 had a higher clock speed. Anand wrote up a...