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    Recommendations for an External HD

    Hey everyone, I've been out of the PC game for so long it's not even funny so my apologies in advance. I'm currently running around with just a slim Asus laptop that's slowly getting tight on storage. I've got no desktop PC to slap a big multi-TB drive in so I'm looking at an external USB...
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    SSD or 7200RPM Upgrade for SATA I Laptop

    I know it's probably time for a new laptop as I'm still running Windows XP, but I'm cheap. I've currently got a Lenovo with a 100GB 7200RPM SATA I drive in it. I'm looking at an upgrade, but since the laptop limited to SATA I, I wasn't sure what the ideal option would be. I'm looking at...
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    What do you do with old hardware?

    I'm sure everyone's got different uses. I just tossed a 9800Pro and faster CD burner in the mom's Athlon 1800 machine and tossed the rest of the stuff out. I hate to see parts go to waste like that but who's going to want to buy this stuff?
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    SATA Laptop to Desktop

    Just checking to make sure of this...If I buy a new SATA drive for my Thinkpad T61, I should be able to pop out the old SATA drive, toss it in my desktop SATA plug, clone to new hard drive, and go right? As far as I know, yes. It's not like the old laptop drives where you need a special...
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    So this Opteron 148 I've got....

    Finally made it to 3.0GHz! I could never quite do it back when I was really trying. I got out of computers and whatnot for 3 years while I was away at college so I've still got the same old computer parts as I last had. Now I'm back home wishing I had the money for a nice i920 and an nVidia...
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    What do you use for backup?

    Here's my dealio. I've got a ton of photos backed up on CDs and DVDs as well as some music on hard drives. I'm looking for the most fail-safe method of storage. Traditionally, I don't trust hard drives which is why I've got everything backed up on CD/DVD. I also would like some software that...
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    Pilot...Anyone?

    Anyone fly...job, hobby, spare time, etc?
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    Lenovo T61 Shuts Off Randomly

    I'm at a loss for ideas honestly. The laptop will just randomly shut off. It's happened both plugged in and on the battery. It averages probably 1 time a day or less. Otherwise it works terrific. I get no errors from Windows XP. It just shuts off completely with no warning. Screen black...
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    4 1TB Hard Drives...What do you store?

    This has always gotten me... I've got a 20GB partition on my laptop that I use for all of my music and that's it. Photos are burned to DVDs for permanent storage as are movies. What the heck do you guys store on those 1TB drives? I couldn't imagine getting anywhere near any full on one...
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    Been Away For 3 Years

    Hey all, I've been away from computer parts and building and whatnot for the past few years, and I'm wanting to get my knowledge back up again. I did a little bit of research but I've got a few questions. 1. Are SSD's the new HD of the future? If so it looks like we're back to 80GB for...
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    Create Admin Password in Windows XP Pro?

    How do I create an admin password in Windows XP Pro? I have the Windows password set and I'm the admin of the computer, but my roommate thinks it's funny to change my password on me by logging into safe mode, going into the command prompt, and changing it from there. How do I get it so there's...
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    Passwording on the Network

    How would I go about passwording my roommate's printer that I use on the network since that's the only way to access it? I don't want random prints from kids on campus saying "Hi. What's your name?" because thats just annoying and weird. Thanks! -Steve
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    Network Bridge

    Just wondering how a network bridge works. For example, here on campus I've got a wired connection giving me downloads of 3MB/sec...yes, you read that right. And a wireless connection that throws out about 1MB/sec. Is it possible to bridge them together to get 4MB/sec? What are other uses...
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    Throwing Windows XP on the M1330?

    Is it possible to get Windows XP Pro on the Dell M1330 without any driver problems? I'm looking to get it for college and I don't feel like dealing with Vista. Thanks!
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    Should I Buy It Or Wait?

    I was looking into the Sony SZ430N/B laptop and I don't know what the heck to do. http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16834117413 I could buy it on sale at Best Buy this week for $1850 or I could wait for the Santa Rosas. I like the fact that this one has up to 300MB+ for the...
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    14" Widescreen and Decent Video on a Notebook?

    I'm starting to think about a laptop for college in the Fall. I'm looking for something with a 14" screen so it's portable, but I'd also like it to have a GREAT video card for gaming in the dorm when necessary since I won't be able to take my tower (unless I build a Shuttle box, which actually...
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    Getting Back Into The Game

    I'll be going into college this fall and I'm contemplating new parts for the computer (and a new laptop). The laptop is a different story but this is about the desktop. I've got an Opteron 148 running at a little over 2.9GHz on my DFI SLI-DR Expert board with 1GB of Corsair XMS memory that's...
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    Forget Calibri!

    Is there a way to make every document I open in Word 2007 with the Times New Roman and 12 sized font? Thanks
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    Wireless Internet on the Treo 700wx/750

    Hey. I'm going into college next year and I was thinking about getting a Treo 750 for my calendar/organizing, MP3's, TMobile cell service, and whatnot. I was wondering if it had a wireless B/G adapter built-in or if I would have to buy an SD adapter for it. Would the SD adapter be even...
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    Can't View Pictures on Flickr?

    I don't know what's wrong. I've tried the latest Mozilla, which I like better than Firefox, and Firefox itself, but I can't seem to view ANY images on Flickr. The home page is completely white except for the text around the areas where the pictures should be. I don't know what's wrong. It...
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    Using Google Earth Offline?

    I'm taking a trip with my laptop soon and was wondering if it was possible to just use the laptop as my "GPS" using Google Earth. Is there a way to save the maps and whatnot to my computer so I can simply follow them when I'm on the road? I'll be spotting at an airport so it helps to be able...
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    Medieval 2 and 9800Pro

    My friend is looking for a CHEAP video card to run Medieval 2 on. He just needs it to work. I've got a leftover 9800Pro from 2-3 years ago and was wondering if it was worth letting him use for it, or should he just buy a newer $200 AGP card. (He has an HP) Thanks
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    Mapping Roads

    Anyone know any software that I can install on my laptop that I can use for mapping WITHOUT having to go online? I don't need satellite pictures or anything, just something where I can plug in some addresses, hit the button, and it gives me directions. Thanks
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    I Think My Monitor Just Died

    Well yeah I was just sitting here and all of a sudden my big Sony E-440B (i think thats the model number) just kinda went green, faded to white, then went into standby. It won't stay on anymore for more than a few seconds. During that time it looks fine, but it does the whole green, then...
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    CPU Intense Game and the PC Freezes

    This only happens at times when the PC seems to be on a heavy load. Sometimes it doesn't happen at all. I'm playing Flight Sim 2004 (CPU intensive) and listening to some music with WMP. I've got a DFI SLI-DR Expert board packing an Opteron 148 @ 2.97GHz under a SI-120 and 120mm fan...
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    Windows Media Restarts Beginning of Song?

    I have my Windows Media Player set on Repeat and Shuffle for when I play songs. However, if I want to play just a single song on these settings, once it's done a first time, it will restart like normal but about 5 seconds in, it will restart itself and play the whole song. I have all of the...
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    Low FPS Fix?

    I've got an eVGA 7800GT CO SE. In those games, it's on 4x AA 16x AF 1024x768 85hz for COD2 + FEAR and 1280x1024 in Quake 4 VSync On (85fps max) Image Settings on High Quality 476/1150 on the speeds as if I go any higher on the core I get flickering and whatnot. Any ideas why it could...
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    To Order Tomorrow!!!

    Opteron 148 (Already have) 2x 512MB Corsair 2-2-2-5 TCCD (Already have) Black Chieftec Case (Already have) LiteOn 16x48x DVD-ROM (Already have) DFI SLI-DR Expert Seagate 250GB 7200.8 SATA HD LG GSA-4167B BK (the super one...burns everything...no ND-3550A plz) Hiper 580W Black PSU...
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    Fixing Up Bad Sectors

    I've got a 160GB WD drive here that's got 50k of bad sectors on it. I was just wondering about a program that could either remove or relocate these sectors. The computer works fine otherwise. Would a simple chkdsk /f fix it?
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    Recommend Me A Hard Drive! SATA

    Hey guys I was wondering if anyone could recommend me a good hard drive. I'm upgrading my system for Christmas and I'd like to get rid of my RAID 0 config. I'm looking for a SATA, 7200RPM, 200GB+ hard drive. I hate Maxtor so don't even bother recommending them. I DO like WD, Seagate, and...
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    AVI-DVD Converter?

    I'm looking for an AVI-DVD file converter for my friend. He wants to burn some AVI files but needs to change their format. I hear TMPG is a good program but does anyone recommend anything else?
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    Should I Buy The Opteron 148 NOW?

    I've noticed the Opteron prices are starting to go sky-high. ZipZoomFly has the 148 for $238 with 2 day free shipping. I was wondering if I should get it now then wait to buy the rest of the parts later. That would include hopefully the SLI-DR Expert, 7800GT, and 600W PSU. So should I...
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    Plextor DVD Burning Software Any Good?

    My boss wants to purchase a Plextor DVD Burner that is external for a client. He wants to know if the Plextor DVD Writing software that comes with it is any good or should we go and grab Nero 7 or Roxio 8.
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    Working for $7/hr at a Crappy Computer Shop

    I know many of you will say, "well it's a job" blah blah blah I've heard it before. But ok, I'm 16, I know a lot about computers, built my own when I was 13. I work at this computer shop down the street. I get paid $7/hr to get abused basically. I'm not a racist but when a boss who's half...
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    Rough Draft For Christmas

    Not sure on the budget here but I was thinking along the lines of $1000-$1200 but keeping it as cheap as possible. I already have the Corsair 2x 512MB TCCD PC3200 Sticks so I'm good with the memory (thank god) Motherboards: DFI SLI-DR Expert $199 Asus A8N-SLI Premium $163 Processors...
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    Heard 2 Clicks Then The CPU Went to 115C?

    So I'm working at the computer and I hear 2 clicks. I figure ok whatever..the hard drive's a little funky anyways. So then the temperature controlled CPU fan starts going higher...and higher...and higher...and higher until it gets to it's max. I'm thinking..ok what happened now. I was just...
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    HORRIBLE Battery Life On Acer 3002LCI?

    At work we're an "Authorized Acer Reseller" and we sell new Acer laptops from our distributor. During the course of the time I worked there, we've had a number of these 3002LCi laptops. Even with the brightness on the lowest and the wireless off, this laptop gets only 1hr - 1:30. Why is this...
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    Computer Won't Shut Down

    I'm having a problem here at work with a computer that won't shut down. It's got a Tyan motherboard with a socket PIII and a slot for a Pentium III. I've tested the PSU and it works fine as does another PSU in the system (still won't shutdown). The system's got Windows 98 and when it gets to...
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    ANOTHER Opty vs. San Diego Thread...

    Well because the 165 is off of Newegg and the 165 is $332 on Monarch, which would be better here? San Diego 3700+ @ $233.00 Venus Opteron 148 @ $222.00 They operate at the same frequency and I bet the Opteron overclocks more but I just want to be sure. How's the Venus core do OC wise...
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    74GB Raptor Prices

    Anyone know if/when the 74GB Raptor prices are going down? The drive looks appetizing but the price is what throws me off course.