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    Computer frequently freezes for 1-3 seconds

    I basically just have my OS on the SSD. I even set my desktop to the HDD so almost all applications are run off the HDD. I guess I can try and unplug my HDD and just run off the SSD and see if that fixes anything.
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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

    hmm interesting. I've been using the same SSD for 3 years now. Maybe it is deteriorating already?
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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

    I usually end up having careless errors on exams rather than running out of time, although I am definitely more OCD than ADD. I am quite good to attention to detail when it comes to subjects that aren't in a testing atmosphere. Also I'm not quite sure what the theory explanation has to do...
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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 [?]

    Scotty's gonna win. Great Scott
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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?]

    All this stuff is excellent. I plan on possibly visiting Italy/Rome and then Ending up in London. I only have 7 days of independent travel so I would rather not spend 5 out of 7 days on a train :] Also another question: While i'm traveling between Hostels, what do I do with my luggage? For...
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    Traveling to Europe for First Time [TIPS?]

    This is some great advice. Thanks! I do have an iPhone4 with ATT. What would I need to do to get it to work in Europe? I'm quite a techy so I don't mind jailbreaking it, but what exactly do I need to get it to make calls? Would the internet service still work? Or is that a suicide for $$$charges.
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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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    Started watching Entourage

    Check out How To Make it In America. Also a work from Mark Wahlberg and it's very similar... except the cast is in NYC trying to make a livin.
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    Career Advice for a College Student headed towards the Tech Industry

    This sounds like a route that I would enjoy. MBA's require 4-5 years minimum of work experience though, so I'll ask around some internship recruiters and see what I can get as a more associate coordinator type work. Thanks.
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    Career Advice for a College Student headed towards the Tech Industry

    I've actually already had to opportunity to intern for a large entertainment company as an information specialist/it support. I've also done some technical research at school so my resume isn't completely empty. Because of this, I've been trying to be more specific in my next internship...
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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>

    Thanks guys, I think that hits the spot. Could someone explain what the "me" culture in the 80s was like? I love the comparison to today's digital age though. Things sure have changed.
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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?

    Ah, thanks! I think I might snag the Dells IPS model while its on sale then. Seems like a good IPS monitor for only 60-80$ more is a steal.
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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.

    ah, I think I should be good. It swivels maybe a maximum of 2° left and right. still stays completely on the CPU though.
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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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    Effective hair gel without the shine, is there a such thing?

    Try Hair Wax. They have a matte type. No shine whatsoever.
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    Explain to me ISP Monitors

    WOW. Didn't catch that Freudian slip... I was on the phone with Verizon all day. Frickin telco...
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    Explain to me ISP Monitors

    Thanks! that youtube video helped a lot. I'm probably gonna save up a nice 22'' Dell IPS then. Seems worth it if its only 100$ more. Edit:: When shopping how do you know if the Monitor is IPS or TN? Is there another term I should be looking for?
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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?

    Thanks, i'll go take a look at Betty Crocker and Joy of Cooking books at local BN. I mainly want to learn how to make some dinner dishes that aren't too hard to find ingredients at the local grocery store. I'm sure ill be able to find recipes for simple steak+salad dishes or grilled chicken...
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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?

    i'm lost what was that suppose to mean.
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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

    So the article that you posted Sp12 basically says the PS fails at full load? Is that a big enough factor where I should return it hands down? I don't think my rig would push the PS that much considering i'm not a heavy OC'er. I also have some confusion about RAM. What is the difference...
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    Gaming/Light Photoshop Build - Input Needed

    Oh dang, that kinda sucks. I'm pretty sure I can return it as I purchased it last night on Newegg. It just seems like such a good price =( . Yeah I was on the edge of getting 460gtx 1gb or not. Still deciding and hopefully waiting for a DEAL on that card. I don't really like AMD as I have...
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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?

    ah , i got touchpad back working. seems like somehow I must have disabled it.
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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...