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    Issue with computer not connecting to the internet.

    It's an issue this laptop has had before. I usually think it's some spyware and I run Malware bytes and stuff and I usually just go to IE and FF and go to network settings and and i find that the proxy settings has been turned on some how so i change it back to no proxy. But this time all that...
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    Coretemp,HW monitor, task manager aren't showing that i have 4 cores

    http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/1017/coresx.png http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/9964/core1.png http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/1623/core2.png I upgraded from E2200 to a Q8300 yet all those programs aren't noticing the extra 2 cores. Is this an issue? Mobo is P35-Ds3l
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    Default Question about BIOS update and installing a new cpu.

    I'm trying to install a Q8300 into my motherboard. I'm replacing my current E2200 I have this mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059 http://www.gigabyte.us/support-downl....aspx?pid=2629 It supports the 8300. but I think I might need to update the bios first? Ok, so i...
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    Question about BIOS update and installing a new cpu.

    I'm trying to install a Q8300 into my motherboard. I'm replacing my current E2200 I have this mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059 http://www.gigabyte.us/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=2629 It supports the 8300. but I think I might need to update the...
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    For less than $100, what would be the best card?

    A HD 4890 or GTX 460 768MB. A 4890 can be found on ebay for less than $100 and I think the 460 768MB is selling for like $90 after rebate.
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    Looking to upgrade my cpu to a quad core. Will the price of socket 775 cpu's decrease

    soon? I have an E2200 and was thinking of upgrading to a Q6600,Q8200, or a Q9300. Something like that. I've been looking around trying to find some deals and I've found a used 8200 for $85, but I'm not sure if I should keep waiting for a price drop or not. I hear things about Sandy bridge...
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    Questions about using tv as monitor

    Ok I have a dvi/hdmi adapter that came with my HD3850. I'll be getting this, http://www.monoprice.com/produ...id=2841&seq=1&format=2 So I connect the adapter to my HD3850, then plug a HDMI cable from the adapter to my tv. Now will that give me sound? I know I'll get video but I'm not sure...
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    Anyone have any experience with the A88/HiPhone?

    http://ezinearticles.com/?A88-...-Technology&id=1051371 My friend is thinking of getting one since they can be found for $150 or less on ebay I know their a chinese knock-off of the IPhone but are they reliable?
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    Questions about overclocking

    From what I've read online all I have to do is open up AtiTool http://www.overclockingwiki.or...ck_any_video_card.html And follow those instructions. Find max core and find max mem then test for artifacts? I had tried using CCC overdrive and got this...
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    Can't seem to figure out why MSN won't work anymore.

    Since last week whenever I try and open on messenger it says windows live messenger has stopped working and it's trying to find a solution. I uninstalled then tried installing it again. Same message just keeps popping up, can't figure out why. I've ran spyware checks and everything. Edit...
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    Need help with my browsers. They keep disconnecting.

    I don't know if this is the right board for this question. Since monday every couple hours I'll just randomly lose connection to my web browsers. FF and IE won't let me open any pages. It just gives me a page saying no connection. All other application that uses internet works on my...
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    HTC Diamond looks sexy.

    http://gizmodo.com/387497/htc-...pecs-and-official-pics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoaXA9un7YE
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    Exactly how fast/slow is Tmobile's EDGE?

    I have a Shadow and I've really been wanting to get internet service but from what I've heard about EDGE it's pretty slow. Don't know if it would be worth the $19.99 I would be paying for it. Is it dial up speed or what?
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    I don't see the option to raise voltage no my P35D

    I'm at 2.9ghz right now on my E2200. I'm trying to raise the voltage from the stock voltage. I don't see the option though. I'lll restart my comp and try to take a pic of what Im' seeing right now.
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    What games are you guys currently playing for PC?

    I'm trying to see what games are worth playing. I want to play a good online shooter. I have a 360 so I already have CoD4. I have TF2 for PC but I don't really like it that much to tell the truth. I'm mostly playing CS on pc right now but want something new. I just don't see many new...
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    What's a safe delta to Tjunction temp?

    At idle mine is around 44-45 and load it's around 38C. Cpu is at 2.53ghz by the way.
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    Disabling Superfetch

    I know superfetch is a good application and works for faster computers but what about those with limited ram? Would it make sense to disable superfetch for slower computers that have vista on them? For example laptops with only 512MB of ram yet have vista on them. I'm thinking of doing it to my...
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    is there any loss when converting a HD movie?

    I'll soon have a 720P version of Lord of the rings. The format is in .mkv and I watch to stream it to my 360 which means I'll have to convert it to avi or wmv. I'm thinking avi is better right? I usually use WinAvi to convert my videos but will I notice any change in quality? Would winavi be...
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    What do you guys think about Mike Gravel?

    After seeing some of his youtube videos and looking around on his website he seems pretty good. Kinda sucks that he's not in the ballots on most states.
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    What should I look for when looking at case fans?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/...+fans&name=Top+Sellers In that for example, what would I be looking for if I wanted a fan for $15 or less.
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    Exactly how little paste should you put on?

    When I put my paste on I atleast think it's small enough but my high temps say otherwise.
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    What would be a good PC shooter to get into?

    I have no PC games except for Counter strike. I already have CoD4 for 360 I'm thinking maybe TF2? What games are going to be coming out in the next couple of weeks? Only one I see is Front Lines fuel of war which seemed meh in the demo I played.
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    What would you say is a good Tmobile phone?

    I don't do much with phones. Just texting, calling. I would like a decent camera and internet if possible but I don't know how good mobile internet is.
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    Directions for installing the bolt thru kit?

    https://us-dc1-order.store.yahoo.net/OS/stat?ysco_key_order_id=sidewindercomputers-60777&ysco_key_event_id=&ysco_key_store_id=sidewindercomputers&ysco_key_oidc=7e8e18509d008b30d384&sectionId=ysco.order-status Woah my bad. I did not mean to put that other link there. I have no idea what...
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    So what IS the Tjuntion max for E2200's?

    I keep hearing 85 and I keep hearing 100.
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    CoreTemp .96 or coretemp .96.1

    http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/6749/alltempssu8.jpg http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/8243/tattempsfq9.jpg I was getting those temps before. Now I just used core temp .96.1 and i'm getting these temps http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/484/newtempsxg9.jpg...
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    Does the P35D have any problems with Temperature readings?

    I'll go ahead and link to this topic. http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2144053&enterthread=y In the bios there are 2 temps. System:31C CPU:33C http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/6749/alltempssu8.jpg Easy tune is a gigabyte program that reads temps. How accurate is it...
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    A good cheap Capture card?

    I don't want to spend more than $20 on it. Anyone have any inexperiences with a good cheap one?
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    HD3850 and vivo

    Ports DVI 2 TV-Out HDTV / S-Video Out VIVO No That's the one I bought, Visiontek brand http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814129101 Ports DVI 2 TV-Out HDTV Out VIVO Yes http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814103049 That's the Diamond brand one...
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    AudioSurf

    Anyone play this game? http://media.audio-surf.com/Se...taWeekend2_1.19.08.exe Audiosurf. You choose a song on your computer and the game makes a track for your song. http://media.putfile.com/AudioSurf A video of me playing it.
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    Damn it, I think I screwed up when puting my new heatsink on.

    When I first got my stock heatsink I'm pretty sure I smudged somepart of the heatsink so I was getting like 50C on idle. Well I got a Arctiv Freezer pro 7 and just put it in. I'm getting 45C on idle. When putting it on, I saw I had it on the wrong way, so I took it off and put it the right way...
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    Do you think pirating is changing PC gaming?

    For the worse? And to what extent?
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    Anyone had any trouble installing the Artic Cooling Freezer 7

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835186134 I'm about to order that. I think i set my stock cpu heatsink wrong. I just built it on Friday. I'm getting 48C on idle. I guess this incident is a good enough reason to go ahead and get a new better heat sink since I'm going to...
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    Double check this build please?

    http://secure.newegg.com/NewVe...WishListNumber=5299145 It's a total of 703 which shipping. I don't really want it any more than that. I have a monitor right now, but it's a mediocre one that's only 15". I plan to get one later in a couple of months. Really the only thing I"m not sure...