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    Is it possible to buy Visio 2013 standard on CD

    Does anyone know if it's possible to purchase Microsoft Visio 2013 Standard on CD format? I can only seem to find it to purchase as a download.
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    Retrieving data from a windows 7 Hard drive with another PC?

    I have been out of the computer repair world for a few years now, and have not dealt with fixing windows 7 PCs much at all. The wifes windows 7 laptop crashed, and I need to reinstall windows. I popped her hard drive out and hooked it up to my computer via an external USB adapter. I can see it...
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    Best sub $400 laptop deal

    Anyone know of a good deal on a decent laptop for under $400? Getting a new one for my wife for her birthday, but it seems since the netbooks came out there aren't many low priced full size laptops anymore.
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    WTF! No 939 motherboards for sale on newegg?

    Haven't been around the computer seen recently but need to replace the motherboard in a friends computer. Newegg doesn't sell any 939 boards any more? Only Socket A (WTF?) AM2, and AM3??
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    Free Quicktime to AVI converter?

    I am looking for a free quicktime to AVI converter. Anyone know of one thats safe to download? I have seen a few from a google search but they all look like spyware to me... Or a free program to edit simple quicktime videos would work too
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    HDTV Antenna with built in tuner?

    We have turned off our cable television so I am looking for an HDTV over the air antenna. The problem is my Plasma TV does not have an integrated tuner, its just a monitor. Is there an over the air antenna with a built in tuner?
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    bmx biking game for PC?

    Is there any sort of bmx biking game or anything for PC? Want a game where I can catch some big air on something. Have MX vs ATV and that has some good air, but looking for something else.
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    n00b DDR2 /AM2 overclocking help

    My last overclocked system was an opteron 939 system with DDR memory. Now I have an AM2 3800+ with 2GB DDR2 PC-5300 ram. When I run CPUZ it says the mem is running at 300mhz and the CPU bus speed is 200mhz. Does this means I can bump the bus speed on the CPU to 300mhz before I have to worry...
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    4 pin vs 8 pin +12v on NF570 SLI Board?

    My Biostar NF570 SLI board has an 8 pin +12v connector and my PSU has a 4 pin +12v connector. Will this work ok? 4 pin plugs into the 8 pin just fine. I am running two 7800GTs in SLI
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    where is acer epower?

    I reformatted my acer aspire 3004wlci.... I can't find the acer epower program on their site for this laptop to control cpu speed and power settings, etc? where is it
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    How to make S-Video out to TV more clear

    I put together a cheap computer to hook up to my tv. My TV is an HD ready 32" CRT. Since its a CRT type TV, the only option I have for hooking a computer to it is S-video. I can use DVI, but it doesnt support nearly high enough resolution to use windows that way. With S-video, I can get a more...
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    Need ME iso- will pay $5 paypal

    Does anyone have or know where I can get a Windows ME ISO? Im not asking for a cd-key or anything, just an ISO. I have the key on the machine but I dont have a windows ME disc. Thanks! I'll pay somone $5 through paypal for a working ME ISO.
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    Gateway All-In-One PC problem

    Im working on a gateway all-in-one PC with the LCD and everything built into the same unit. Stupid design in my opinion. Anyway, The PC turns on and displays the splash screen and then the screen goes blank. If you wait a minute you can hear the windows sound as it goes to the windows desktop...
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    Inspiron 5100 no-post, 4 beeps

    Ive got an Inspiron 5100 laptop that will only boot once in a while. the rest of the time it doesnt even post, instead there are 3 beeps then a pause, and then a 4th beep. What does this beep code mean as i cant seem to find it on the web. Thanks.
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    Is it possible to convert laptop LCD for use on Desktop?

    Is there any way to take a laptop LCD and splice it into a regular VGA cable and hook it up to a PC? Ive always wondered this.... Im probably just being stupid I know
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    3D Studio max rendering farm advice needed

    A company we work with that does a lot of 3-D animation is looking at getting a rendering farm going for 3D studio max... Im trying to get an idea for the best way to do this... i imagine they need mostly CPU power. So intel would probably be better? Would the computers in the rendering farm...
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    Strange problem when capturing video through firewire

    Im working on a computer with the following specs MSI K8N Neo4 939 A64 3200+ Venice 2x512mb DDR400 Corsair PCI-E XFX 6600 256mb XP MCE The problem is that whenever I capture video through the firewire port from a camera, after 5-8 minutes the screen entire screen goes blank. The...
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    Low 3Dmarks with SLI 7800GTs

    I just ran 3D03 with my SLI 7800GTs and got 16k.... I got 17k with one overclocked 7800GT before... what happened? All my settings are set to performance and AA and AF are off. In 05 I get 7500 in SLI.... i got 8100 before with one overclocked 7800GT... I also noticed that when I check...
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    Strange CPU Usage problem

    Im working on a Dell Dimension 2200 with a celeron 1.3ghz... The computer is very very slow and takes about 7 minutes just to get to the desktop. There isnt any spyware on it, and even in safe mode with the task manager open, the CPU utlization is maxed at 100%, with about 70% alone devoted just...
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    2GB DDR400 vs. 1GB DDR600

    Right now I am running my opteron at 290x10, but with my 2GB Value ram i have to run at a 133mhz ratio putting it around 185mhz.... How much of a performance increase would i get by going to 1GB PC4800 so i could run 1:1 at 290 HTT CL2.5? Would the extra bandwidth be worth the downgrading to...
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    Problem with PCI video cards and XP

    Im trying to install a couple PCI video cards in my rig for use with a second and third monitor. Every time i try to install one, windows picks up the new card and starts installing the driver, than it says "device cannot start. (error code 10) " and doesnt finish. These are like 2mb PCI cards...
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    6800 HL2 Problem

    I just moved back to a 6800 from a 9700 pro. Whenever I go under water in HL2, or in the part where they are teletransporting me whatever and all the funky colors are there, the game locks up and starts studdering for a few seconds, then goes back to normal, then it happens again. When im on dry...
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    x64 Ati driver problem

    Ive got the trial version of x64 installed. I tried installing the ati x64 drivers twice for my 9700 pro. THe problem is that the advanced display settings arent there like they usually are for ati, like the 3d settings, etc. What is causing this?
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    Two Laptop questions...

    Ive got a compaq presario widescreen notebook which has integrated intel extreme graphics. its supposed to be able to share up to 64mb, but in bios it says 32mb and wont let me change it.... Also, is there any way to make the battery power icon in the taskbar display the percentage of...
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    939 system up and running, few questions!

    I just got my A8V rev2 and 939 3000+ up and running. I have 2x512 HyperX PC4000 and a 6800GT as well. Its running fine but i have a few overclocking questions. First thing that annoys me is it wont do 250 HTT 1:1 which is dumb because the hyperx is rated at 250. This is with the memory at...
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    Need help Calculating US treasury bonds

    Ok i cant figure this out for the life of me. I have the following information about 5 year, 10 year, and 30 year US treasury bonds. Say i bought each of these bonds today, how much would they be worth at their maturity. Ive been trying to figure this out for days, but you have to use stuff like...
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    IInternet problems on laptop

    Ok my GF just got a dell laptop, has PII 500, 128mb ram, etc. It had windows 2000 when we got it, i upgraded it to XP and its been working great. I got a lan/modem in one PCMCIA card. I put it in and all seems well. Well first i went to make a dial up connection to connect to the internet. I...
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    $300 paperweight

    Hmm well my BBATi 9800 Pro seems to be a very expensive paperweight. I put a new HSF on it last night, and this morning i installed it. It seemed to be working fine but i didnt have time to mess with it cuz i had to work, i just let the computer fold while i was working. Got home, fired up 3d01...
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    Vantec Iceberq 4 on 9800 Pro

    I put a vantec iceberq4 non pro on my 9800 Pro, the instructions didnt say i needed to remove the GPU shim, do you guys think i need to? The card seems to be a little warm on the back...
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    2500+ stepping AQXEA0331TPAW good OCer?

    I know the AQXEA is usually good, and this one should be unlocked... anyone know if batch was a good OCer? Thanks
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    Have a question and need some help

    Ok I was trying to run 9x242 on my system, but i believe i forgot to lower the multiplier from 11 to 9, so I think my system tried to boot at 11x242 which is about 2.7 ghz with 1.85 vcore...Im an idiot... Anyway after that it didnt post so i cleared the CMOS. After that it would post a message...
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    DFI Ultra infinty II B stability problems

    Hey guys. I recently purchased the DFI ultra infinity II B board. The other night I installed it and I have had nothing but stability issues since. I hope I can get some help. My system right now consists of the following Unlocked 2500+ Aqxea week 34 DFI Ultra infinity II B 2x512 Mushkin PC...
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    Jaton ti4200?

    Is the Jaton 128mb ti4200 any good? Its not one of the castrated ti4200's with the 444mhz ram is it?
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    Best gaming LCD under $500?

    Whats the best gaming LCD monitor under $500? Hitatchi's LMC5 17" or whatever looks pretty decent for like $430. Any others? Or would i be better off getting a high quality CRT for like $280?
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    wierd 9800 pro VPU recovery problem- READ!

    Hey guys. My system is as follows Barton 2500+ A7N8x deluxe 9800 Pro Mushkin lvl II PC3500 Ok well i have never had a problem with my card ever, but last night i had VPU recovery kick in 3 times, and it has done it once today. I thought it was strange because it started doing it yesterday after...
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    Overclock estimates

    Hi all. I have an unlocked Aqxea0334 2500+, the new DFI lanparty ultra infinity II B, and just purchased 2 x 512 mushkin lvl II PC3500. I am in the process of getting my watercooling together. Im using a DD Rbx, hydor l30, 1/2" ID tubing, etc. I know its impossible to tell how well this setup...