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    Blog posts in off-topic

    Hi: Can something be done about the thread spam by user "elevenpog" in the off topic section of the forums? This is what the user has posted just today: http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2444747 http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2444743...
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    Is my ASUS laptop fried?

    I have an ASUS laptop model number X83VB-X2. The laptop came with and is currently running Windows Vista 64-bit. Within the last month I started experiencing some issues with it and I am trying to discern whether it hardware related or if there may be an easier fix. At first it started as a fine...
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    critique this build! please :)

    title says it all. Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129042 Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128425 CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115215 Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...D=3332167&SID= GPU...
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    Youtube video explaining why condoms dont work.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaZBSZ0xbfk if you don't want your vagina to be full of aids, please watch so you understand. edit: make sure you watch the whole thing, about 2:45 is where it gets good
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    New computer wont start

    So I was having this problem last week on my old computer, in which when I hit the power button nothing showed up on the monitor. I figure maybe the monitor is dead, I tried 2 different monitors and its the same thing. So I went and got a BFG 9800 GT, plug it in and the same thing.. so I figure...
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    100-200 dollar headphones

    going to spend my christmas cash to buy a new pair of headphones.. my hd-555's are pretty beat up, i've traveled around with them alot.. they're held together with tape :P what would be a good pair of headphones for around 100-200 bucks? brand doesnt matter, but ill be wearing them alot so a...
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    whats wrong with these pictures?

    last week I was out camping and all the pictures i took at night look like this: http://aycu19.webshots.com/ima...728322087386600_rs.jpg http://aycu17.webshots.com/ima...492506989521790_rs.jpg http://aycu13.webshots.com/ima...164219454018205_rs.jpg...
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    building a guitar amp..

    Im about to start building my own guitar, and I recently had a wild idea of building my own amp to go with it. But my electrical skills are limited to soldering wires (if you even want to consider that electrical skill :P ). right now it's just an idea, but if I ever did it I think I would...
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    Build me the best system

    Must have case, power supply, graphics card, 2g ram, mobo, processor.. :D
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    Thinking about getting an mp3 player

    I think Im going to get the Zune.. but befor I go and drop 240 on an mp3 player I want to know how I would put music on it.. do I just drag and drop my music library? also, what about codecs? I R noob
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    Help me pick out a new TV

    So we got an xbox 360 for x-mas but it looks like crud on our old TV.. I cant even read the names of the players in madden 07.. so it's time to upgrade.. what kind of TV should I get for an xbox 360? I dont know anything about em, help!
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    Nintendo Sued.... YANST?

    http://wii.ign.com/articles/750/750001p1.html
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    Routing problem...?

    I just got my broadband hooked up today, and everything seems fine untill I goto play counter-strike.. I live in Bend, Oregon and I get a latency of 100 on a Portland, Oregon server.. yet 60 on a Dallas, TX server.. Whats going on here?! On my internet games list servers from Texas are showing...
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    Cheetos: Crunchy vs Puffs

    Which do you prefer? I think I like puffs more but they always get stuck up in the roof of my mouth and behind my teeth, ect. edit: I searched for "cheetos" and "cheeto".. also 100th post... :)
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    A little funny

    Taken from entensity.net I laughed so hard I had to make sure everyone saw it. Advertisements on page might not be safe for work http://poststuff2.entensity.net/091506/image.php?pic=butterlube.jpg
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    Trying to help a friend!

    My friend is building himself a PC Im curious.. Which of the two video card options would you recommend Two of theese running in SLI or this by itself.
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    Which is better..

    Hiya.. Configuring a laptop, and Ive been comparing with three different places (the only 3 I know of) and its come down to Alienware or Dell.. Both of the laptops I configured are pretty much the same (100 dollar price difference) except for two things Alienware doesn't let you select a...
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    Graphics Card Overheating?

    I recently bought this graphics card. It had good reviews so I gave it a go.. since install my computer has been freezing completely, cant move the mouse or anything. I have a 550W PSU so I doubt thats a problem.. The weird thing is that it happens outside of games.. Could a graphics card...
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    Ugh.. new rig...

    Ok so I'm putting everything together, the gold screws that raise the mobo off the case first, then put the mobo in, screw it in with screws that have washers on them. Then put everything else together, it's all going nice and smoothly until I try and turn it on. It turns on for less then...
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    New rig problems..

    Ok so I'm putting everything together, the gold screws that raise the mobo off the case first, then put the mobo in, screw it in with screws that have washers on them. Then put everything else together, it's all going nice and smoothly until I try and turn it on. It turns on for less then...
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    Heatsink!

    Okay, so I need to buy a new heatsink for an AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice socket 939 of course. Looking for one in the 30-50 dollar range. ordering right now :D
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    Safe temperature?

    I just finished playing CS:S with my new rig, and looked at my CPU temp.. 50 C So I ask, whats a safe temperature/what temperature should I avoid exceeding?
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    Question about shipping..

    So, I ordered something from newegg, and I accidently forgot to add in my apartment number.. I tried to contact newegg to fix it but now its already shipped. What would one do in this circumstance? Will I have to go pick it up or will they leave it with the manager?
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    Updating BIOS?

    I was just curious what exactly updating the BIOS will do, and how important it is to do so
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    Factory thermal paste?

    Just about to put my heatsink on, and theres a square of sticky gray stuff that was covered in plastic.. Is this factory thermal paste? Do I still need to apply my Artic Silver? Thanks
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    HDD Interface compatible with mobo?

    Hey, Im was about to purchase a mobo & hdd.. but then I double checked everything and saw something funny.. The mobo says it supports SATA II and this HDD says its SATA 3/gbs or something.. Will they be compatible? There be so many different kinds of HDD interfaces and I get so confused...
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    Minimum 450W?

    Couldnt think of a good topic title.. BUT anyway.. Im getting a new eVGA 7800 GTX KO and it says the minimum power requirements are 450W.. I have an xClio 450W PSU.. will this still be okay? Is running a video card with the minimum PSU bad or at all a risk? Also, should I buy a different...
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    Computer assembly?

    Anyone know what it takes to get a job assembling computers?
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    ATX Power Switch Wires!

    Okay, you know the wires that go from the power on button on the case to the mobo? is there some sort of chart I can see to see where they all go? Usually it comes with the mobo, are they all different? I lost my book so I cant seem to figure out where tese wires go! I hope you guys know what Im...
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    Open port for torrent?

    I cant get into my router settings to foward a port, its passworded and they changed it. I need to figure out an open port for a torrent, my friend tried to ping my IP for a port scan but he cant.. any ideas?
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    Computer Science courses...

    Why is it that almost every computer science class requires math? I dont understand how math could fit into network security, or introduction to operating systems.. wtf!
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    HDD Question..

    Okay, there are at least three billion kinds of cables or whatever for HDDs.. Which one should I get? Im getting this motherboard.
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    Case for under 80

    Yo. Looking for a case under 80 bucks shipped. Already have this PSU picked out. Thanks
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    Mathematical Equation.

    1+1=???
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    Will this work?

    About to get some new parts.. But I cant afford new PSU.. So will my currect 350W PSU power the following; x800 XL PCI-e, AMD Athlon 64 3200+, Abit AX8 Mobo
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    Will this work?

    Im about to get an x800 XL, AMD Athlon 64 3200+, and a new mobo for that stuff.. I only have a like 350 watt PSU.. will it be able to handle that?!
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    If your awake now, poop

    IF your awake now, it is once again, the time to poop. Impossible you say?! Was the airplane impossible? Of course it was, thats why we have trains. I have proof. Lets look a little deeper into the matter shall we? POOP DEFINED: poop2 Audio pronunciation of "poop" ( P ) Pronunciation...
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    About to order new system.. Am I being dumb?

    Hey everyone.. Getting some new comp parts, wanted to get the seal of approval from you guys before I order everything... Case: Thermaltake SOPRANO http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-133-157&depa=1 Motherboard: ASUS A8N-E Delux...
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    X800 Pro vs X800 XL vs 6600 GT

    Hi.. Im curious which of theese would be the best to go with? Im on a bit of a budget, but is it worth it to just move up from 6600 GT and get an X800? And if it is, X800 Pro or XL? Thanks! Edit: I forgot to add that Im getting a A8N-E nForce 4 mother board and a AMD Athlon 3200+...