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    First Time Win 7 Install

    ...or just download the MS USB boot tool and it does it all for you.
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    Win7 Window Sizes and Positions

    Hey guys, I have been having a really annoying issue with windows 7 not remembering the sizes and positions of my windows. This happens most in two situations; when I lock my PC, and when the screen turns off after inactivity. It is annoying as hell to fix it all up every time. A similar...
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    Anyone here who really knows about insulin and fat storage?

    Insulin is secreted by the pancreas in response to food consumption, especially carbohydrates and is particularly exaggerated with refined carbohydrates. Adipose tissue (fat cells) take up energy from your blood stream in response to insulin, causing you to gain weight. If you are taking...
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    Cannot change CPU Voltage on P5K-SE

    Starcrosser, thanks for replying. I have changed this to manual. I can set FSB, RAM speed and timings etc, just the CPU Voltage wont budge!
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    Cannot change CPU Voltage on P5K-SE

    Hi all, I am building a PC for my gf with a few old and new parts, including an Asus P5K SE Motherboard from my old system. I have a C2D E7200 installed. There is an assume I am having with it, when I try to change the CPU voltage in BIOS, the only option available to me is 'Auto', I...
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    Help Overclocking Q6600 on Asus P5Q Deluxe Board

    That is incorrect, I just overclocked my Q6600 and im running it at 475x8 on a P5Q PRO To the OP: What are your current FSB and voltages set at? Also, what speed is your RAM rated for?
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    What is limiting my overclock?

    I just finished my first OC and when I hit my stock FSB/RAM speeds I lowered my cpu multiplier and started pushing the FSB/RAM up to see how high they would go, adjusting the voltage as I went. Once I knew how fast they would run, and at what voltage, I dropped the FSB down and increased the CPU...
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    Orientation of Cooler (Hyper 212+)

    Hi all. I am rebuilding my PC and have a question about mounting my CPU cooler (a Hyper 212+). I am planning to overclock so I would like to get the cooling setup right. Heres an image from inside my case (Antec 300) As you can see, the cooler is right in the top back corner of the...
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    Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 $90 @MC

    Is it worth upgrading from a Q6600 for this price? If I could sell the 6600 for most of what this one costs?
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    Overlocking Motherboard Selection (775)

    I'd love to but can't afford it at the moment. Maybe I'll just keep running it as I am. Do you think the P5K-SE is overclockable at all?
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    Overlocking Motherboard Selection (775)

    Hi all, I am new to overclocking. I am currently using a Q6600 with an Asus P5K-SE. I am told that this motherboard is not particularly good for overclocking. What should I be looking for in a motherboard to overclock with? I will probably be buying second hand as the 775 boards that are...
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    Learning DVORAK

    Thanks for the replies!
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    Upgrading, feedback wanted.

    I am planning to upgrade my desktop PC (which I am currently not using) and I am going to use it to try out Windows 7. I use it for nothing too resource consuming, mainly applications, image manipulation sometimes, although I am a big multitasker and often have a whole lot of stuff running...
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    Learning DVORAK

    I have been thinking about changing my keyboard layout for a while. I know there will be a learning curve but in the long run it will hopefully pay off to have a more efficient layout (I sometimes suffer from wrist pain). I have a couple of questions... 1. How long does it take to become good...