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    Computer frequently freezes for 1-3 seconds

    My computer has been acting up lately. Every few minutes everything would completely freeze including sound/mouse/keyboard interactions. I've also been getting random BSOD's. These happen when doing trivial things like browsing the web. At first I thought it as my memory, but I ran memtest+ for...
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    PC seems to have 1-3 second lockups

    I've had my gaming pc for around 3 years now. Recently i've noticed it having short 1-3 second lockups where everything freezes (mouse, sound, keyboard, graphics). I first noticed this while playing games, and figured it was due to low fps or frame rate lag. Then i started noticing it while...
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    Crazy Artifacts. PSU or GPU Problem?

    I've had my 460GTX for about two years now and I've just recently been getting intermittent artifacts. What I mean is, I could be playing a game, and suddenly artifacts pop out everywhere. I get a "display driver has failed" and the game crashes back to desktop. However, if I open the case up...
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    Career Advice for CS Student

    Hi guys, I am currently a 3rd year computer science student at a top 20 university. I am interested in working in the technology industry, but am actually looking for a career away from straight software development / programming. I've realized I really do not enjoy it or have enough passion...
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    American Idol Style Voting Question [?]

    For shows that count votes by text that allow multiple entries... Is there anything stopping someone from writing a simple script that repeatedly spams an entry? It would seem pretty easy considering you can even send texts via e-mail. Set up a simple python script that just sends an...
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    Traveling to Europe for First Time [TIPS?]

    So I'll be heading to Europe for Vacation + Study Abroad this summer for 5 weeks. I'll be studying for 4 weeks in France and will be traveling for one more week after that. Any tips on: -things I MUST bring -things I MUST NOT bring -general suggestions being in a foreign country without...
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    Career Advice for a College Student headed towards the Tech Industry

    Hi everyone, I am currently an undergraduate student in a top 15 engineering school studying Computer Science. I just finished my first two years and have began to think about future career routes to take in my field. One thing that I've realized is that my major curriculum focuses quite...
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    Why do kids want to be Astronauts? <essay adv>

    So I'm writing an essay on American Culture and how specific events have shaped American Culture. I have decided to write about Space Advancements such as First Space Shuttle Launch, First Man in Space, Landing on the Moon etc. Unfortunately, being born in the late 80's I never got to...
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    Moral with Warranty?

    Last week one of my monitors started getting tons of green/pink pixels in random locations. I still had warranty and the company agreed to send me a refurbished one of the same model. I am just curious, what would happen if I didn't send them back my old model? Would I get into legal issues...
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    Differences in Monitors?

    I know there are TN and IPS panels but what about LED/Backlighting? I am trying to purchase a monitor for school in the next two days and I would like to get more information about the different types of features for monitors. What does LED Backlighting do? Does it make the image have a more...
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    Heating Issues w/ Hyper 212+

    I just finished my first build and have some questions about regarding correct temperatures. I am using the Cooler Master Hyper 212+ with an Intel i5 760. Last night I checked the temps and my CPU read 75°C. I figured I must have messed up on seating my heatsink. If anyone else owns a Hyper...
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    Installing First Heat Sink.

    I am currently building my first setup. I've got a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus and i'm installing it on a ASUS Intel motherboard. I've been following the instructions here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSq_xbxsm7Q I have screwed in everything, but my Heatsink can still swivel around...
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    Explain to me ISP Monitors

    So I just purchased all the parts for my new built. Only thing i'm missing is a monitor. First off i'm looking for a monitor between 21.5 - 23''. I mainly play games and watch blue-ray movies so it should support HD. Could someone explain to me the difference between IPS vs Non IPS monitors? I...
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    Books for College Cooking?

    Hi guys, just moved out to my apartment for college and i'm looking to pursue a hobby in cooking. Anyone have any good web sites or cook books for a college student? Nothing too fancy as I'm not trying to impress anyone.. Well maybe girls when I get better? :D I am also working out regularly...
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    Under 21 at Vegas?

    Any suggestions of places to have fun while your between 18-20 at Vegas? I'll be going with a few friends who are mostly 21+. Are all the clubs/night life 21+ here?
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    Gaming/Light Photoshop Build - Input Needed

    Hi guys, this will be my first complete build from scratch. I would love some input and advice. I have done quite a bit of research on parts. Hopefully everything I chose is compatible with each other. PC will be used for gaming (SC2 tier games), watching 1080p movies, and light-moderate use of...
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    Re-arranging desktop icons?

    My current desktop icons are movable but will reset to a square shape after I restart or shutdown the computer. Usually when I first reboot the desktop has my original layout, flashes a second later and re-arranges back. Auto-arrange is not checked in desktop and Im currently running vista 64...