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    Interesting article: How many CPU cores do games need?

    I thought some of you may be interested in this article, or at least I found it interesting. http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cpus/2010/07/05/how-many-cpu-cores-do-games-need/ burgers
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    i5/i7 RAM in an AM3 build

    I purchased i5/i7 RAM by mistake and didn't realise till it turned up on my doorstep. It's for an AM3 build, are there going to be any issues or will it work just fine? Its G.skill Ripjaw DDR3 1600 2x2GB Is it worth returning the RAM just in case? Thanks for the help burgers
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    Need a Gigabit switch

    I am experiencing weak signal in my new PC (in the sig) which has a Edimax EW-7728ln PCI card in it. I think this is mainly due to the the router that came free from my ISP being crap (reception was perfect back home). I'm reluctant to upgrade the router with certified N routers around the...
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    New build, need some advice

    Hi all, Am looking to build my new computer this Easter break so within the next 2 weeks and could do with some advice. It will be used for light gaming, internet browsing, blue ray playback and work. It will have windows 7 64bit. My budget is probably £400 - £450, but would like the most bang...
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    Problem with XP and 20" widescreen monitor

    Hello I have an old Dell Optiplex GX150 which used to run XP on a small flat screen monitor (17" maybe). A year ago I wiped it, installed Ubuntu and have been using a Samsung 20" monitor (SM2032 mw) and have had no problems. I recently decided that I wanted it to be able to dual boot with...
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    My Laptop stopped recognising my external hard drive!?

    Hello, I have a 500GB western digital elements external hard drive which I have had for about 6 months now. I have had no problems with it until one night when I restarted my laptop it re-booted and there was no sign of the drive. An error message popped up in the task bar saying that a USB...
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    Problem with Vista I think

    Hello, I have a dell inspiron 9400 notebook which is running vista 32bit. I have two problems which Im hoping you can help me with. 1. Every now and again internet explorer stops working and I have to restart the laptop. Basicly the taskbar stops working and kinda dissapears, any windows...
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    PC build advice.

    Hey all, Am new here, have been reading the forums, this one mainly, for the last few weeks and decided it was time to make a post and get some advice. I'm a Uni student in the UK so have quite a tight budget. 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be...