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    Freezer 7/Freezer 7 Xtreme AMD hooks?

    I sent my old Freezer Xtreme 7 to my friend in germany, however I did not have the hooks that you need to mount it on an AMD cpu. As such I would like to ask if someone here is having any of these two coolers and would like to sell the AMD hooks to me? They look like this...
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    Nvidia 680 SLI 304.79 High load problem

    Whenever I restart my PC, my second graphics card is at 98% load. Until I kill SVChost.exe that is eating 13% cpu and for some reason hog the second graphics card. I Have 2 x Gainward 680 4GB Phantom cards, running beta drivers 304.79. OS: Windows 7 x64 Ultimate. Reinstalling the drivers...
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    Overclocking 2600k - Suggestions needed

    I have been using the auto tuner to get 4.3Ghz, then tweak those settings to get a stable system. However I want to reach 4.5Ghz, and I have. But I do not like the voltage spikes I get with the settings I have been forced to use to get it stable at 4.5Ghz. CPU: Core i7 2600k Motherboard...
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    Need legal advice - Baldurs Gate II Disc

    One of my Baldus Gate II discs (first one) has an unreadable error due to a scratch. While the rest is fine. If I download a copy of the first disc and write to a CD, is this legal or am I committing a crime? I have not been able to find an answer and would appreciate advice before I do...
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    SLI and dual monitors - Second go black?

    Is there a way to prevent the second monitor from going black when you run in fullscreen mode using SLI. I use the second monitor to display things like temperature of the cards etc. And would like to be able to see that information while gaming. Sadly, often the second monitor goes black or...
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    Corsair AX1200 - Buzzing Sound

    Since I was unsure if my Corsair TX750W would be sufficient with the computer in my signature, with an added Geforce 470GTX for sli, I got a Corsair AX1200 (1200W) psu, but this PSU has a very annoying buzzing sound when it is switched on. Not sure if I dare to keep using it or not. Also, if...
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    Powersupply enough for SLI?

    I have a system that contains; Asus P8P67 Deluxe Rev B3 Intel Core i7 2600k (non-overclocked) 4 x 4GB Corsair Vengeance 1600Mhz DDR3 2 x 500GB Seagate 7200RPM (Raid 0) 2 x 1500 GB Seagate 7200RPM 3 x 2000 GB Seagate 5400/7200RPM 1 x Creative X-Fi 1 x ATI 550 Pro TV Tuner PCI-E Card 1 x Corsair...
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    Windows 7 - Gaming fullscreen on two monitors, how?

    I have been looking for a while now, how to be able to setup the games to run on two monitors in full screen mode, just like it was possible in windows xp. However, I have found that he same method is not supported in windows 7. Is there any way that I can get the games to see two 1920x1080...
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    Asus P8P67 Deluxe B3 Rev - No More Sata Troubles :D

    I just got my rev B3 Asus P8P67 board today, rebuilt the machine, restored the system backup, and lo and behold. All my strange issues with the sata ports where gone. No more stuttering during loading in games etc. And the funny thing is that my retailer wanted me to PROVE there was something...
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    P67 and H67 SATA degradation?

    http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderdaily/2011/01/31/intel-shares-halted-for-news/?mod=yahoobarrons Any more verifications if this is true or not? Dupe -ViRGE
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    Socket 1155 cooler recommendation?

    I am currently using this cooler; http://www.webhallen.com/hardvara/94...eme_cpu_cooler And I reach about 67C during Prime95 in place large FFT. I would like to drop that to at least maximum 60C. Any suggestions on a better cooler that will achieve this? I have been looking at the Corsair A70...
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    Windows 7 Network headache

    Hi, I just wanted to ask if someone has an idea on how to solve a headache I have with my home network in Windows 7 x64 Ultimate. 2 out of 3 computers appears on the network instantly. The third never appears at all. But if I open the run prompt and type \\Computername it immediately open it...
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    Core I7 2600k + Asus P8P67 Deluxe - Fluctuationg BCLK?

    I ordered my parts on launch day, and I built the system this tuesday. It is running fine. However, I have noticed that the BCLK tends to fluctuate between 100 and 105Mhz. Since I have read about this platform being very sensitive to changes in BCLK it has me somewhat confused to why it keeps...
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    Mechwarrior 2009 - What happened?

    There was an awesome video that went round the net for a relaunch of the Mechwarrior games, Mechwarrior 2009. Then there was nothing but silence. What happened to this game? Will it be released, and if so, when?
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    Access my home internet connection through internet?

    I really need to find a way that allows me to connect to my home computer network through a VPN or to a proxy, to allow me to access and access the net through my internet connection at home. The problem, I have to do this over the internet, and on the other side of the world while I am...
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    Vista and software to record VOIP?

    Hello I use Yahoo Messengers Voice VOIP regulary to make phonecalls out of the country. But since I have a hearing injury I need to record the calls. I sometimes need to go back and listen to the recording to know exactly what was said, especially when someone calls me in a noisy environment...
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    Win XP64 - Replacement for Adobe Type Manager

    I use quite a lot of open type fonts in my daily work. But as I have recently upgraded my rig to more memory, I have switched to XP64. Which went pretty ok, except that one piece of software that I have relied on for many years do not work; Adobe Type Manager. So, if someone can recommend me...
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    GeForce 8800GTX and new case?

    Need to find a case that the very long 8800GTX cards fit into. A case that is not too large, since it should be possible to carry the computer between lan parties. Would be nice wiht 120 mm fan intake in the front, and a 120 mm fan exhaust in the back. He currently has a Antec Super Lanboy...
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    GeForce 8800GTX and what case?

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    Heatsink recommendations for C2D build?

    I have just finished building my C2D system and now I am going to build one for a friend. He is going to carry around the computer every other weekend or so to play LAN games, se that has to be taken into account (not the weight but the effect it might have on the socket). Would love to get some...
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    Damaging LGA775 processors?

    As I do not have a good camera at hand, I can not provide pictures. But in my earlier attempt at getting my system up and running (my AW9D Max went to RMA) when I installed the CPU and applied quite a lot of pressure on it, it caused some dents in the gold pads of the E6600's gold pads. Looking...
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    E6600 L632a900

    Currently my new C2D is sitting in its box on my table, as I am awaiting an approval of RMA on the Abit AW9D Max motherboard I got for it. Just wondered if this chip is any good for overclocking. The stepping reads; L632a900
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    Core 2 Duo, Thermaltake Sonic Tower and CPU Socket?

    Ok, so I got my parts to build my new computer. Abit AW9D Max motherboard, E6600 chip, Corsair Twin2x 6400C4 2048MB (2x1GB matched kit), and as I had good experiences iwth the cooling performance of the thermaltake sonic tower I got one of those as well. Chucked the intel heatsink aside...
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    nVidia 680i or I975X for C2D System?

    I am currently considering what to get for my C2D upgrade. Intels I975X Chipset (Abit AW9D-Max) or any of the motherboards based on the 680i chipset from nividia. My impressions from the reviews was that the 680i was a better overclocker. But with the issues that seems to plague this chipset I...
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    Using a PCI-E x1 TV Tuner card in a x16 slot?

    How "backwards compatible" is PCI-E. Can I buy a TV Tuner card that uses PCI-E x1 and stick it in a PCI-E x16 slot without problems? just wondering because my current motherboard have no x1 slots. And the next I am getting will have its x1 slot covered by a 8800GTX.
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    Memory for Core 2 Duo

    I am looking around for what memory to get, and as I have nothing but good experiences from using Corsair, I have looked at the following sets; Corsair TWIN2X 6400 DDR2, 2048MB CL5 Corsair TWIN2X 6400C4 DDR2, 2048MB CL4 Corsair TWIN2X 6400C3 DDR2, 2048MB CL3, E.P.P Technology The...
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    Conroe - mainia, Intel 975X chipset, and SLI?

    As I am going to build a Conroe system in the not too distant future, I was thinking about going with the Abit AWD9-MAX, based on the Intel 975X chipet. On the USA page for Abit, it is stated that it supports Crossfire, well known fact. But, is there any way today to get it to work with...
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    New generation of Graphics cards (G80 etc.) - when?

    I am already planning the build of my next computer, but it is a while before it will be time to upgrade yet. Basically I would like to wait until the next generation of cards from Nvidia and ATI hits the streets, but so far it has been very quiet about these. When can we expect to see them...
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    USB -> COM2 Converter, Uice and remote controller headache

    Situation; 1. USB to RS232 (Com2) adapter in USB port. Drivers installed. 2. Packard Bell Fast Media Remote Controller attached to Com2 (converter), no drivers needed. 3. uICE, softare to read the remote from a serial port. Works in my normal COM1 port on the motherboard, but when using the...
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    Fold For Life - we need members

    Join Fold for Life in Grid.org's quest to find cures to Cancer and other diseases. We fold to find a cure, to help a worthwile cause. http://www.grid.org/services/teams/team...d=A95EA9AC-79A7-42CF-9A0E-739CD38DF719 Unfortunately we are at the moment very few members, and we need more, to...
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    Guesstimate? when will we see this?

    When would you guesstimate that we will have single card powerful enough to run Tomb Raider Legends with its Next Gen content on, at a constant 60+ FPS? With current card, overclocked to 480Mhz Core, I average 25 FPS, with drops down to 10-13 in some really heavy outdoor scenes. When I bought...
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    Koepi Xvid 1.1 and Brightness issue

    I have one problem I need help with solving. I have installed Xvid 1.1 (Koepi build) and I am using BSPlayer (latest build 137.xxxxx something). If I enter the Xvid Decoder settings and reset the brightness setting to its default value, the video files I play are correct in color (black is black...
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    Viewsonic VP171B menu trouble

    My brother has an Viewsonic VP171B, and today we found a problem. Some time ago we adjusted settings in the OSD, and today he was going to do some more adjusting of the settings, but for some reason he can not access the OSD. No matter what of the four buttons we press, the OSD does not appear...
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    Looking for a digital monitor to replace my CRT

    I am looking for a monitor to replace my current CRT, but the computer stores I can order from only have so many models and manufacturers. I need good color representation (no visible dithering etc. if possible), good blacks and whites, and a very sharp picture quality, with good response...
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    nForce4 Temperature specs?

    I am currently considering how to rebuild my cooling solution for the nForce4 SLI chipset on my motherboard (I use a modified Zalman NJ47 + 40 mm Fan at the moment), but I have no hard data on how much heat this chip can handle. I have so far worked on the principle of ICs being able to handle...
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    7800GT and really disappointed

    Bought an Point of View 7800GT (400/1000 clocked) as well as Fear and Call of Duty 2. I am utterly dissappointed. In fear I have to run medium settings to get 48FPS average (35 minimum) and Call of Duty 2 runs around 40 FPS, dropping as low as 7-12 FPS when there is rain or snow. Both games I...
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    nvidia 7800GT refresh rate override?

    I might be blind, because I can not find a setting to override a games refreshrate to use the same as the desktops. In doom 3 I get 60 Hz for an example. I had such a function with the x800xl card that still is in my signature. And I would like to be able to do this override again. Any...
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    Buy X1800XL or GeForce 7800GT?

    Just quick check, how fast will the x1800XL and 7800GT be phased out, be as useless (sorry to those who own them) as the 6800GT are compared to the 7800GT now? And should I buy a x1800XL or a 7800GT for christmas, or should I wait until GeForce 8xxxx is released? I want to be able to play...
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    Point of View 7800GT and Heatpipe

    Me and my brother are probably going to upgrade to a Point of View 7800GT card, but as always we want silent computers, which usually means a heatpipe solution. Does anyone know if the Zalman ZM80D-HP + Optional Fan is possible to use with these cards?
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    EZ-7000 Smart Office Keyboard

    Does anyone know how to permanently disable the key that switches the F1-F10 keys to quick-office keys? default on post is that the office keys are enabled. It is very frustrating.