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    Motherboard or Hard Drive issue?

    Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my Gigabyte Z68x-UD4-B3 motherboard or Samsung HD. I've been having trouble booting into Windows 7 at times. What I mean is, whenever my BIOS splash screen pauses for a minute Windows 7 will not boot. However, whenever the BIOS doesn't hang it boots...
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    PSU or Videocard problem.....

    Hello everyone, I'm having some issues playing games. I've updated my video card drivers and everything else in windows 7 is up to date. The first issue i've been having is textures in Starcraft 2 would start messing up. Multi-colored or just wrong lay-out. Now i'm having a problem...
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    Windows Vista Windows Explorer runtime error

    Alright, i have a problem. Every time i log in to windows an error pops up stating: Windows Visual C++ Runtime library: Runtime Error! Program: C\Windows\Explorer.exe This application has requested the runtime environment to terminate it in an unusual way. Please contact the applications...
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    Windows Vista 64bit

    I was looking around at newegg this morning and i saw that the memory I had purchased just 5 months ago is down to $140 from $240. I'm thinking about upgrading to Vista 64bit. (By they way I have a Core 2 Duo E6600, 2GB Corsair XMS, 8800GTS, Asus P5B Deluxe.) I was wondering If 4GB of memory...
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    Overclocking failing?

    I have an Asus P5B Deluxe and a e6600@2.8Ghz. I also have this Mem: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820145015 Through Asus AI Suite (which i'm using to overclock it to 2.8GHz since for some reason in the Bios it don't let me raise or lower the FSB) i upped the FSB to...
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    Overclocking E6600.....

    I updated the FSB from 266 Mhz to 290Mhz. I'm now at 2.610GHz with stock cooling..............and sitting at 58C. Is that a safe temp? What would be too high?
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    Cpu score low in 3dmark06

    I just got a 8800GTS along with that i have a Core 2 Duo e6600 (stock). My GPU scores are perfect in 3dmark06. But my Cpu scores are lower than normal. I just updated the bios and it's still the same way. I get 0.429 in cpu test 1 and 0.686 in cpu test 2. My CPU score is 1357. Any options? I...
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    Building a new computer!!

    I just ordered this case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119068 I'm trying to decide between these mobos: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127011 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813128012 This processor...
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    Root problems under suse 10

    I have Suse linux 10. Suse 10 has been running perfectly for about a month or 2. Now out of the blue it has started taking forever for me to sign in as root and yes, even in the terminal . WHen i want to get into Yast, it will take a good min or 2 for me to get into it after i type in the...
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    Firefox bookmarks gone.

    I found a backup of my bookmarks for firefox. How do i use them as my default bookmarks?
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    Erasing problem

    I just created a Picture via KSnapShot in Suse 10 LInux. Now i can't seem to put it in the trash. How can i erase it. This is what it says: An error occurred while loading file:///home/josh/Desktop/snapshot2.pngdCvyDa.new: The file or folder /home/josh/Desktop/snapshot2.pngdCvyDa.new does...
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    Suse 10 -> file server

    I have a network of 3 computers. I'm trying to connect my Suse Linux 10 box to my Windows XP Pro based File server. For some reason it's not seeing our windows network. Therefore it don't see my file server. Does anyone know how to connect it to my windows network? If not, can you direct me to...
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    Suse 10 retail or Evaluation edition?

    What is the main difference? I'm downloading the evaluation edition now. Has anyone tried it, what do you think about it?
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    I need a good Linux Distro for an old lappy.

    Can anyone recomend me a Linux distro that will work well with a laptop with a P2 400MHz and 64MB of ram? I also have a D-link wireless card i would like to work with it too. Thanks!
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    Overclocking a Barton 3000+

    So I went into the Bios yesterday, I noticed I could change the FSB, Multiplier, and voltage setting on my ASUS A7V8X. So I decided, what the hay, why not overclock. So I upped the Multi from 13.0 to 13.5, and increased the FSB from 166.6-167Mhz. I saved and restarted settings, and booted into...
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    Looking forward toward AM2? Just get this you Socket A, 939 owners.....

    http://www.amdzone.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=5098 http://www.hkepc.com/bbs/blog.php?tid=5...tarttime=1140739200&endtime=1140825600 How do you guys think it would work? Is it even possible?
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    my 6600GT too hot?

    I overclocked my 6600GT to 550Mhz core and 1.15Ghz mem. While gaming it reaches 160 Degrees Fahrenheit. Is that alright?
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    Conroe and Athlon 64

    http://www.penstarsys.com/editor/company/intel/conroe/index.html Interesting article, what are your thoughts and/or opinions?
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    Whats the best video editing software for $100

    I'm planning to do some major video editing in the near future, i'm leaning on Ulead VideoStuido 9. What are your thoughts?
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    Rambus and AMD

    This is interesting: http://news.techwhack.com/2833/030120-rambus-collaborating-with-amd/ What do you think this could mean?
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    Half-life 2 water issue

    I am having problems with my water in HL2. It looks all white! In Lost Coast the water looks just fine. I've never had this problem before. I have a 6600GT, i was using an older driver version, so i decided to update them, and i still have the problem. I've read elsewhere that the newer drivers...
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    Sound Blaster

    Hello again. I have a sound blaster Live 5.1 16bit sound card which i believe is 4-5 years old (correct me if i'm wrong) and the first to support EAX. For christmas i believe i'm getting an audigy 2 ZS and I have a 5.1 stereo setup. Do you believe i'll notice much of a difference with the...
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    Light bulbs......

    Down here in the (finished) basement we have 3 computers 2 of which have 17CRTs that love energy, a 27inch TV, a microwave, a small fridge, a treadmill, (a pool table too) and a 5.1 stereo surround sound system which is rated 160watts, Gamecube, Xbox, PS2, N64, Dreamcast, VCR, DVD player, and a...
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    Which monitor?

    I play a lot of games on my comuputer, i am about to buy a new LCD monitor. I"m choosing between this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824116373 or http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16824116363 About the widescreen can my 6600GT handle 1440x900? It...
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    Why 64bit consoles?

    I was playing my N64 last night.......when it hit me. Why was the Nintendo 64 64bit? Why have we seemed to go back to 32bit on consoles? Also, why were the PS2 and the dreamcast 128bit processors? Please explain......
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    Contrast Ratios

    Do contrast ratios matter, i'm comparing this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824009067 to http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16824116363 there is a $40+ difference..........what is the best?
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    Poor 3dmark 2001 score!

    I have an athlon xp 3000+ @2.167, 1.5GB of DDR 333, and a MSI 6600GT. I only get 13,572 in 3dmark 2001. I see people with my same setup with a Radeon 9700pro and get 15K+. My 3dmark 03 score is 7k+ and my 05 score is 3k+, but what could be wrong with my 3dmark 01 score?
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    What are your thoughts on Dempsey?

    http://www.2cpu.com/review.php?id=110 http://www.tecchannel.de/server/hardware/432957/ Seems to be a good competitor to the opteron as far as i read. What are your thoughts?
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    I need a good Geforce 2 GPU HSF

    I have this Geforce 2 Ti Ultra laying here that my brother gave to me because he said it was getting WAY too Hot. So i went ahead and installed it into my comptuer, and it makes a horrible sound fromt the fan, but not only that it is EXTREMELY HOT. Burn your finger hot. I was looking at GPU...
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    This a safe temp?

    I have a Athlon xp 3000+ Barton. It idles at 51C, is that a safe temp? What heatsink and fan would you recomend, if you recomend me getting a new one?
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    Is this legal?

    I would like to start a small, side job creating DVD movies from people?s digital photos for different occasions such as anniversaries, weddings, funerals, ect. I would also put music to them from their own CD?s that they have. Now here is the question. Is it legal for me to take songs off their...
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    Need help deleting file...

    THere is a folder on my desktop that i can't delete, it says the file on the drive is not there. How can i delete it, even though i see the folder? It's not being used at all......there is just some pictures in it......
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    My Temps OK?

    I'm running Folding@Home with a Athlon XP 3000+ Barton. According to Asus probe my temps are at 56C/132F. Are these alright, safe?
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    Can my PSU handle this.........

    I've got a 3000+ athlon xp with 1GB of ram, an ASUS A7V8X mobo, a 6600GT, 2 Rom drives and 1 HD drive, 3 case fans and a soundblaster live 5.1. As of now i have a Thermaltake Purepower 420 Watts PSU which runs at 18A on the 12V. Would my psu hanldle if i were to put in a 6800GT or a 6800 ultra...
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    Maximum PC Dream Machine '05

    CPUs: Two AMD Opteron 275s ($1350) Motherboard: Tyan K8WE ($600) Case: Silverstone TJ07 ($350) Memory: Eight (8) 1GB Corsair DDR400 modules (registered) ($200 each) Videocards: Two nVidia GeForce 7800 GTX ($600 each) Monitors: Two Dell 2405FPWs ($960 each) Power Supply: PC Power and...