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    new pc build, way overdue

    OK, my old desky that I built in 2005 died a month or two ago, and I am tired of using my laptop for everything... I haven't posted on these forums in years, hopefully someone will bring me up to date... 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing...
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    Recommendations for a new notebook

    I'm not familiar with the notebooks on the markets these days. I'm looking for something for myself, I wonder if any of you can help me find something in the following criteria: 1. 64 bit processor 2. decent ability to carry daily 3. video card, something better than Intel Integrated 4...
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    7600GT at 67C Idle?

    My 7600GT says it runs at 67C idle. Is this too hot, and is there an error possibly? I don't know why the card would run this hot, I have 3 fans in my case. Even adding a fourth brings it down to 64C (and it is too loud with the fourth).
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    Video Card problems....

    Well, my card finally decided to start giving me problems. I guess that was what that clicking noise from my case was. It runs, but bluescreens on Windows load and before they showed up, incorrectly rendered textures I could see occasionally in BF2 and DOD:S (you couldn't notice them that...
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    Can anyone recommend some quiet and cheap fans?

    I got a case with 3 80 mm fans (2 extake, 1 intake) and it is loud a hell! Pissing me off quite a bit recently. Two of the fans came with the case, the other is a Memorex fan that I got a bit back. Any suggestions? I got a large case so they need to push some air, but not too much.
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    The infamous Audigy screech of death has hit my PC...

    Seems that my Audigy 2 Value has the infamous screech of death... Playing BF2 after some time make the soundcard start screaching from each speaker and then cause the system crash. I thought I fixed it by reinstalling the drivers, but no. Any ideas how I can get rid of the problem? It is...
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    Audigy 2 Value doesn't like my motherboard

    I seem to be having trouble with my soundcard, as it seems it likes to crash as soon as I enter any game with it in. Took the card out, and I can play any game fine. I usually experience a freezing, followed by the screen turning blank and sharp noises coming from each speaker. Any ideas...
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    Hearing a clicking sound... then crash

    I'm trying to pinpoint the problem here. I hear a clicking and then a sound similar to what my PC sounds like when it boots up (I can't explain it, sounds kind of what a bus sounds like when it accelerates from a full stop) whenever I go into playing a 3dmode game. I've tried two different...
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    9800 Pro Display Issues...

    Well, I have a 9800 Pro in my system which I use for gaming (BF2, Source, Civilization 4, and a few others.) I seem to be having problems with it, usually display errors in BF2 and Source-based games. I usually see discolored textures every few tiles or so in BF2, on the terrain (sometimes...
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    Video Card Question...

    Hey.... I've got a 9800 Pro and I'm wondering if a VPU Recover error message after about an hour or two of gaming (I just had one about 30 minutes ago) means my fan could be dying on me.
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    Instability Problems

    Well, it seems that my PC doesn't like to play games for more than an hour or two before freezing up and requiring me to hit the reset button. Similar problem which happened when I overclocked my old 2500+ too high, but I'm running all stock now and I'm wondering what could be the cause...
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    Problems with AGP on Uli 1695

    Well, I'm trying to get my 9800 Pro to work in my Uli 1695. Seems to be in working order.... until... I run 3DMARK05 and get a score of 800. Now, this surprises me since on my old setup (2500+ Barton and A7N8X, which I can no longer use due to board problems) I managed to get 2800 or more...
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    Cannot get PC to POST

    I have an old Gateway PC that a power supply failed in. Since any other supplies I have do not fit this case, I moved the components to an empty case I have. Anyway, I hooked everything up (save drives, which I will put in later), and it doesn't even POST! I hear 3 beeps and there is no image...
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    Motherboard BIOS Done, replacement + possible upgrades

    I was attempting to flash the BIOS on my motherboard, and lets just say I no longer have a working motherboard, it will post a BIOS error message. I do not believe I can fix it (however if anyone knows please tell me!). I really do not like having to upgrade now, since my PC really isn't that...
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    Heatsink question....

    http://www.newegg.com/app/view...amp;manufactory=BROWSE Would this be a good heatsink for an AXP 2800+? I'm grabbing one out of another rig and putting it in this one, would this heatsink cool better than a stock one?
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    What should I use to extend the rear Z-5300 speakers

    What kind of cable should I use to extend the distance I can put my Z-5300 speakers back. I have them on a thin plank, and with kids running around in the house, they get knocked off more than they should. I'm going to mount them on the rear wall. Any special mounting things I need for them as...
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    Audigy Died on Me

    My Audigy LS Soundcard just went. I bought it in Bestbuy back in January. Two questions: What can I do to make sure the card actually did fail (I already tried reinstalling drivers) What should I replace it with? Im using NForce Audio, and it sucks.
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    Best Drivers with Geforce4MXIGP

    What are the best drivers to use with a Geforce4MX NForce 2 IGP?
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    Doom 3 Requirements.

    What are the Doom 3 system requirements?
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    Windows 2000 vs Windows XP

    I've used both Windows 2000 and XP. What is the better choice, in your opinion (I'm reformatting another system and I need an idea of what OS I should use). I have both Windows 2000 (I got a copy from my friend), and Windows XP Corporate Edition (Burned Copy I was given by system builder).