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    Moving iPad to a different computer

    open up itunes on the mac and select backup purchases from app store. then you log in to your account, which then will sync whatever apps you have on your ipad to the new computer. that is all
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    CPU support. Not sure

    I just wanted cheapest upgrade possible (< $50). This PC was mainly used to run WoW and now SC2. Recently though, it's been showing its age when running those games. I am just hoping that this upgrade can give me a few more fps without breaking my budget.
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    CPU support. Not sure

    do you think that the upgrade from a pentium d940 to the e6500 is worth it in terms of price/performance?
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    CPU support. Not sure

    thanks for the quick reply Gillbot, I guess I'll have to give it a try since the e6500 is $50 at frys today. I figured that it's a cheap enough upgrade to be worth a try but I think I might have to update the bios.
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    CPU support. Not sure

    I am thinking about giving my old PC a CPU upgrade but I am not sure whether the old motherboard supports the new CPU. The board is EVGA nForce 680i SLI/680i LT SLI It currently has a pentium d940 and I am thinking about dropping in an e6500 but I looked on EVGA's site and they have no...
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    Creative Fatal1ty Professional Series Gaming Headset MKII $34.99 shipped

    Newegg Shell Shocker http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellS...081-_-05082010
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    Building a PC for my parents

    just get a dell
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    1156 stock cooler wiggle?

    you're suppose to put the posts into lock position then push the posts into the board then the pins. you don't have to do anything after that. the only time that you would turn the 4 posts is to unlock/remove the cooler from the board.
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    Staples B&M - HP 50-pack CDR + 50-pack DVD-R $10

    thanks OP! I was able to grab 2 spindles
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    XFX 4850 1GB for $85 at Best Buy B&M!

    unless it was a price mistake, it won't do any harm to call and ask for a price check. Are you afraid the lady on the other end of the line will ninja the item?
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    XFX 4850 1GB for $85 at Best Buy B&M!

    called 2 stores near me and its $160. this is freezing cold =(
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    GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD3R mem slot problem?

    I don't remember if there was a beep or not but it won't post.
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    GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD3R mem slot problem?

    I have the same board and I had the same problem, but all 4 slots will read when you have them all filled.
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    What's your total storage capacity?

    I am just wondering what's everyone total storage capacity?
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    need help with hardware acceleration for h264 1080p

    if you have the hardware support (such as an nvidia 8200M in my case), then use splash player. I couldn't even play 1080p before and now using splash, my CPU usage is only ~15%. Splash Player: http://mirillis.com/splash.html
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    SVC and Asetek Water Cooling deals

    any kits that are compatible with socket 1156? I checked but I am not sure on which one.
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    At Frys B&M Core i7 860 & BIOSTAR T5 XE CFX-SLI/CF - $229.99 AR

    I believe that this is in store only. http://newspaperads.mercurynews.com/ROP/ads.aspx?adid=8635611&advid=32664&type=
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    Windows 7 HP/Pro for $30 for students!!!

    I tried doing a fresh install with the downloaded iso and key (64 bit pro upgrade) acquired from digital river, but it won't take the key. I continued without entering in the key in hoping that I can activate it once inside windows, but I got the message saying that the key is only for...
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    Q9550 169.99 Micro Center - Instore pickup only

    how is this cpu compared to the i5?
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    Frys: Gigabyte P55-UD3R + i5/750 box CPU $199 AR (plus an i5/860 cpu+board for $399) LIMITED QTYs

    thanks OP! I jumped on the i5 combo deal but now I have to find some deals on DDR3.
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    E8400+FREE MoBo-$119 AR($129 BR)

    this deal is awesome but unfortunately DDR2 prices skyrocketed so I gotta hold off a bit longer
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    1 TB WD SATA2 HD - $60 @ Fry's B&M.

    I've just done a warranty inquiry through WD and it's showing until near the end of 2012. So this confirms a 3 year warranty for these drives.
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    1 TB WD SATA2 HD - $60 @ Fry's B&M.

    it's showing $89.99 online, so are they going to charge me this price even if I placed the order for pickup?
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    Seagate Barracuda 2TB Serial ATA/5900-RPM $169.99

    thanks OP! I was able to grab one this morning at the frys in orange county.
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    phenom 2 deal? 119 with board

    in for one. thanks OP. it was a misprint; the CPU they gave out at the store is an ph 2 x4 805
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    Computer build for the Parents

    just get a dell; cheap and no hassle
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    *DEAD* PNY 4GB(2x2GB) PC2-5300 667 DDR2 Laptop Memory

    link to ads link to rebate form $39.99 - $20.00 instant - $20.00 MIR = - $.01 FREE (you won't get the penny) Enjoy and good morning!
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    New PC shut off & will not turn back on

    the same thing happened me to me a couple of months back and it turns out that it was a dead PSU
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    Compaq Presario CQ60-210US, $350 AER

    I was able to snatch one of these machine from a store 7 miles away. thanks OP for the good deal. just fyi, the manager at one of the store told me that this machine is on clearance and most of the stores don't have any except for the display units.
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    Acer laptop $299.98 no rebate

    if you ever upgrade the cpu or know if you can, please give an update because I just bought the same notebook.
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    $699.99 Sceptre 46" 1080P LCD-TV

    I've had this tv since February and what you are describing is only for the 32"version. The 46" does have overscan enable/disable in the options and it does not have overscan problems and it's capable of showing a native resolution of 1920x1080 over HDMI. This is an excellent tv if you want the...
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    Sapphire HD4850 512mb $85 + $10MIR @ newegg w/ promo code

    Rebate type in offer code: ALT-5196