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    Xonar Essence STX MIC Problem

    Hey guys, Recently I've been having a lot of static using a mic with this sound card. I use a voice chat program while playing battlefield 3. Within the past week, I bought a Asus Xonar Essence STX sound card and for some reason only (I've noticed) when I'm playing battlefield 3 and using a...
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    New Computer Build, Acting Strange

    I'm building a new computer and have all the parts installed correctly, but the computer randomly turns on and off. Parts: CPU: intel i7 2600k CPU Cooler: Corsair H70 MOBO: msi p67a-gd65(b3) RAM: 16GB G. Skill Ripjaws DDR3 1600 GPU: evga gtx 580 PSU: Corsair AX850 I'm concerned...
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    Is my CPU bad?

    I spilled water on my entire computer recently, through the top of the case, and have been narrowing down what parts are still good. I'm fairly certain my motherboard is toast, I've tried multiple PSU's and I can't get any power to it. I'm curious if my CPU (i7 870) is still good? I'm...
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    Will replacing cat5 cable with cat6/6a cable help speed?

    I'm curious if I replace all my cables, from my dish receiver for my internet (yes, i live out in the middle of no where), to the cable that connects to my computer, with cat6 cables or cat6a cables vs. the cat5 cables it has now if it will help my download speeds at all. At minimum, I think I...
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    Multi-SSD/OS Question

    I'm awaiting new parts for a new computer build in the mail. My old computer was destroyed via a large cup of water. I'm assuming my SSD with my OS is still good from it. So, I'm going to put win7 on a new SSD, and I will want to get the information off my old SSD (which also has win7 on it)...
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    water spill on corsair ax850

    Hi guys, I had a glass of water spill into the top of my computer and the computer immediatley shut off and the power led was blinking. I took everything apart for the most part and towel dried it all. I used compressed air to get water out of the unreachable areas. What concers me is my power...
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    win7 won't recognize hard drive, bios does

    I can't figure out why windows 7 will not recognize two of my hard drives from my old computer. I built a new computer and am transferring all three hard drives data onto my new hard drives. The first one worked fine, it was a hitachi deskstar, but the next two, which are both WD raptors, aren't...
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    Is overclockng a video card hard?

    I'm currently debating about what video card to get, the 480, factory OC or normal. It's the last thing I need to purchase for my new computer. I want the best available right now, so I'm wanting to get an OC version of a card. Although, to save money would it be hard to buy the stock card and...
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    Help me with ideas on a CM 690 II w/ an H50

    Hi all, Recently purchased the CM 690 II Advanced case and a Corsair H50. With so many fan options in this case I'm having a heck of a time trying to decide where I need to put all my fans. The case itself can hold up to 10 fans, but I'm not going to be using that many...
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    MSI P55-GD65 or GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD4P

    Any owners of these two boards or any suggestions on one over the other? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...^13-128-409-TS I'm leaning toward the MSI but have never owned one of their boards. Reviews below msi - http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/msi_p55gd65/ gigabyte -...
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    Help with SLI.. 460's vs 480

    Hey, I've been doing a lot of research lately and have discovered that two 460's in SLI would be better than getting a single 480 in my setup. However, I have already bought the RAM (dual channel) and CPU (i7-870) in my setup. I am curious if the limitations on all 1156/P55 motherboards...
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    Best 120Hz LCD?

    Further researching 120hz LCD monitors, I've come across the following: 1) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009222 2) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236092 3) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001311 4)...
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    Rate it, please :)

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Media Center, Gaming, Some Graphic design 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread No budget, but I don't want to go crazy here. I want to stay within...
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    Asus P6X58D or Asus Sabertooth X58 (help!)

    I can't decide between these two motherboards, looking for a long term computer. P6X58D : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131614 Sabertooth X58 : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131665 Any suggestions, stories, problems, or anything I should know, please share...
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    Low/Fair Signal Strength, win7

    Hi, Systems Specs: Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit RC, Updated Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Mobo: abit IP35PRO Networking: Supplied by Verizon, for fios, 20d/5u Not sure if it's a Westell Model A90-9100EM-15 (Sticker on back) or a UltraLine Series3 Model 9100EM (on front of modem/router)...
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    Actual resolution is different than CP resolution, why?

    I set my control panel resolution to 1680x1050 but the actual resolution that comes out of the whole deal is 1600x1200 and it causes my monitor to extend over, and i have to move my mouse back and forth to see the whole screen, if that makes sense. I reformatted and after I got everything going...
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    Question/Problem reguarding eVGA 6800 Ultra

    My PCIe eVGA 6800 Ultra will sometimes beep if it is put through a certain condition (usually playing a game). It is either my video card or my mobo reacting to my video. The beeping goes on for about 10-12 seconds. Examples: Call of Duty: My desktop resolution is at 1280x768, while I...
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    RAID question

    Hi. Earlier I posted something on my raid not working properly, but I think I got it working, although when I right click on my c: drive and look at the size it's only the size of one of the drives, is this normal?
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    Help with SATA

    Today I powered on my new pc and started setting things up, although, I believe that I did not set up my hard drives the way they are supposed to be. I have two 74MB raptors and would like to put them on raid 0. But I had nothing but trouble when i tried to active the raid option in bios, so i...
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    best way to transfer data?

    i just built a new computer with 2 74mb raptors, and i have my old computer here with all my songs, files, and other stuff id like to put onto my new pc, but i have an IDE hdd, what would you guys suggest the best way to transfer all the data would be?
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    please help asap

    Hi, I think I am a bit confused on PSU's and motherboards. I currently own this mobo: http://www.newegg.com/app/View...tion=13-121-230&depa=1 and I got this PSU to go with it: http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=23&manufactory=BROWSE But I'm trying to build the computer and the slot...
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    is this 6800u worth it?

    http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...pNo=1209458&CatId=1558 Price: $749.99 Availability: In Stock
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    is there any point in a CD ROM?

    I was wondering, with all the DVD RW and CD RW drives, is there really a point to have a CD ROM anymore? if you can afford both a DVD RW and a CD RW drive, i just don't see the point
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    best heatsink for a LGA 775

    I was pretty excited when i started looking at reviews for the Thermalright XP-120, but then saw that it would only fit Pentium-4 socket 478 3.2 GHz and above, this won't work with the LGA 775 will it?? If not, do you guys know of the next best thing for the LGA 775?
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    does RAM make the difference?

    I've been looking into different types of RAM lately, i am getting this mobo: http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=13-121-230&depa=1 which requires 240 pin DDR2 533/400, and i was looking at getting 2 gigs then i headed over to newegg and was looking thru the packaged sets they have...
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    a few top of the line questions :)

    What is the best video card right now, money not being an object, PCIe, mainly will be playing q3 engine games, so i obviously need a nVidia, i was looking at the 6800u oc, and didn't know if they made it in PCIe or what, and i would be air cooling so i didn't know if that would be the best...
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    best air cooling solution

    Hi, I'm looking to build a new computer in the next couple weeks and i travel to LANs a lot and think that a water cooled case would not be the best option lugging it around all the time, so I'd like to know what the best options for air cooling would be, mainly the case, and heatsink, and money...
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    MOBO/CPU matches?

    Can someone tell me if it would be worth getting an Intel Pentium 4 550 w/ HT and a Intel Desktop Board BOXD915PBLL, I'm looking to upgrade, possible build a new computer all together, I will mainly be using the machine for gaming, and nothing else... thanks in advance, you guys are great here
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    is now a good time to build a computer?

    id just like to know if now is a good time to go ahead and build a computer, i havent been keeping up on hardware issues lately and just need to know if it's a good time to build one, or wait a few months, i plan on building a gaming machine and buying the best products to date, but if you...
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    is the new 6800 ultra pci express?

    im kinda confused on this if someone could explain it to me, thanks
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    top of the line hardware..

    Sorry, I haven't been keeping up with the new stuff, but I'm going to be building a new computer and I was hoping you guys could direct me in the right direction to start. Just wondering what some of the top of the line hardware is right now. It's main, and probably only purpose, is going to be...
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    vapochill Shimmishim?

    Shimmishim (or anyone) have experience with vapochill or any suggestions, websites, or forums i should check out before going through with this project? thanks in advance!
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    what temp does a cpu run at while gaming?

    just wondering, thanks