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    How to install windows...without a cd drive

    I just found out my motherboard has no ide connector. Is there some way to hook up my laptop straight to the motherboard? Can I somehow "make" a copy of windows onto my ipod...it probably won't boot with it properly... What are my options while I wait for a cd drive to arrive?
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    Quick question - buying 2x 6950s

    I've been reading a lot about how these reference 6950s are unlockable. Is this true of the reference cards only? It seems that $220 AR for locked card on newegg is a better deal than $280 that is unlockable with a 5-10% performance gain. Is 220 the going rate AR, or can these be found for...
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    Piecing together i7 system. So many options, need help!

    I'm piecing together a used i7 p55 or x58 system and I was thinking about reusing my old seasonic s12 430...but I don't think it will be sufficient because psus aren't designed today the way they used to be. With so many options today, how can I choose a decent one? I want to spend less than...
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    Need Help Picking a Smartphone

    It's time to retire old yeller flip phone to get a smartphone. There are so many options, I'm totally lost. I would definitely like to do some kind of modification, but I don't know if that means more capability and hardware than the iphone. I've used iphones before and don't have any...
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    Worth upgrading from a P180?

    I'm finally piecing together a new system after 5+ years with my trusty athlon 64 build. There are dozens of new cases, but I don't see a need to buy a new one. Besides the very long high-end cards, is there any reason I should spend another 50-100 for a slightly updated case? I wouldn't be...
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    Windows Update - Now computer is insanely slow!

    Automatic windows 7 update from a few days ago did something bad... Every 30 minutes or so my computer goes brain-dead. If I open up a few links, they load forever. If I open word, it loads forever. If i open MY DOCUMENTS it will load forever. Once forever (about 5 full minutes) is over...