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    Help replacing a wounded comp

    I have an Asus Essentio CG5290 that has been nothing but trouble for 3 years now. I have a serious chronic illness, so I cannot try to repair it as I once could. I need help in preparing to buy a newer computer if this one totally fails on me. The last thing I need is to have to do all the...
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    Memory replacement help

    I recently had a stick of memory kick the bucket. I tried to find my system using the Newegg memory finder, but it is not listed. I want to both make sure that I get a stick that is compatible with my system, and also make sure I'm replacing the right stick. With that in mind, I have an...
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    Computer shopping - where to buy?

    Hi everybody. I used to build my own systems, but I am disabled with extremely poor health that is getting worse, so I need to change gears and try something else. Where are the best places to buy reliable, good quality computers online these days? The last time I bought in quite this manner...
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    Bluescreen diagnosis and solution help

    I have been getting occasional reboots which I have since learned are blue screens once I changed the reboot settings on my computer. I have been unable to pin down an obvious cause. Sometimes they have happened when the computer is working hard. Other times, I have gotten one right as I am...
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    Video card replacement advice

    I am looking to replace a faulty video card for a computer that is a few years old. It has a Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L motherboard, E8400 processor, and 2 gigs of average ram. It used to have an MSI 8800GTS 512M OC RT video card. We took it to a guy who put in a GeForce 210 with a gig of memory...
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    Blu-ray player that can stream Netflix

    I am looking into buying a gift for someone that fits the title description. If I want to search for a blu-ray player that is Netflix capable, do I just need to look for wi-fi or is there more to it? Do you recommend any reasonably priced blu-ray players with good ability to play normal DVDs...
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    Gaming headset that won't get too hot

    As the title suggests, I am looking for a gaming headset that is of decent quality and won't get too hot on my head. I have a lot of health problems and overheating can be a hassle. Are ear buds a possible alternative here? Would they be directional enough for people on the other end of...
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    Monitor for retirement age

    I am looking into purchasing my retired mom a new monitor, and I wonder if there are any suggestions out there either for specific panels or with advice on how to choose a monitor for someone of this age. My initial thoughts are that it might be wise to get something that would display a bit...
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    Headset questions for a specific setup

    I am looking into purchasing a headset for my retired mom, who is a regular World of Warcraft player. Normally this would be a snap, but I am pretty sure that the front USB on her computer is non-functioning. Is there a headset or other device I can buy to plug into the back of the computer...
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    ICC profile conversion

    Is it possible to convert a version 4 icc profile to a version 2? If so, can any of you do that with software you have? I could use this quite a bit. Thanks!
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    Firefox 3.5 color management - updated?

    I've been getting messages lately to upgrade to 3.5 from my current Firefox 3.0. The reason I've been using 3.0 is that my monitor profile is ICC v4, which doesn't work in 3.5. Has this been updated in the months since the problem presented itself or am I out of luck? Thanks!
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    Firefox 3.5 and color management

    I've been getting messages lately to upgrade to 3.5 from my current Firefox 3.0. The reason I've been using 3.0 is that my monitor profile is ICC v4, which doesn't work in 3.5. Has this been updated in the months since the problem presented itself or am I out of luck? Thanks!
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    Vista reactivation concern

    I bought a new prebuilt system several months ago and activated it as usual with the correct product key. About two months later the computer booted up with a black desktop background and said I had to activate it to continue. I activated it again and everything worked fine, but it has me...
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    Discontinued motherboard replacement

    Hi all. I'm trying to find a replacement for a Gigabyte motherboard (GA-P35-DS3L) that seems to have gone belly up. Here is a link to the discontinued item: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059 I'm very ill so I'm going to get some help with installation, and I want to have...
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    Spyware issue? I can't tell

    Hi all. Yesterday I went to my Calvin and Hobbes web comic of the day site and it appeared to have been hacked. I got shunted somewhere that had many flashing and moving bar graphs, which of course told me I had been hacked and was trying to force an executable download, which I cancelled...
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    Memory test options

    Hi all. Can anyone recommend a memory checker that I can use to test the memory on a new system with an i7 processor? Memtest86 doesn't seem to do the trick anymore, which I suppose is to be expected. Thanks!
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    Odd issues in Vista 64

    I got a new computer about a month ago and several strange things have happened during its use that have me worried about whether or not it's going to last for me. I have no idea if these issues are related or not, but it's possible. If you can help with any or all of them or provide any...
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    Keyboard/mouse help

    My old keyboard and mouse are starting to act up a bit, so I plan to replace them. The question is, what setup works best for me? I want to be able to use the keyboard and mouse both from my computer desk and from a couple other spots around 6 and 12 feet away. The keyboard must be...
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    Color correction in Vista 64 SP2

    I have a monitor that benefits from a color profile I have. Unfortunately, loading it into the "color correction" element of Vista does absolutely nothing. I have it using my profile in "devices" and merged those results with the default, which seems to be how it is done, yet nothing changed...
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    Color correction in Vista 64 SP2

    I have a monitor that benefits from a color profile I have. Unfortunately, loading it into the "color correction" element of Vista does absolutely nothing. I have it using my profile in "devices" and merged those results with the default, which seems to be how it is done, yet nothing changed...
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    xcalib help

    I've been using xcalib to handle the gamma adjustment for my DS-263N monitor for a while now, but I am now trying to add a second monitor to the setup without changing the gamma being applied only to the primary panel, and I can't find good information on getting that done. What I have read...
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    xcalib help

    I've been using xcalib to handle the gamma adjustment for my DS-263N monitor for a while now, but I am now trying to add a second monitor to the setup without changing the gamma being applied only to the primary panel, and I can't find good information on getting that done. What I have read...
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    HDTV emergency

    Hi all. My 26" HDTV just flat out broke today for reasons unknown. I am very ill, and my parents will be leaving for a trip in a few days. For large chunks of my day all I can really do is watch TV (can't even read at those times), so I'm in quite a bind. Can anyone recommend a good replacement...
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    IRQL_less_than_or_not_equal errors

    Over the past week I have begun getting Windows blue screens with the "IRQL_not_less_or_equal" error. I have tried to find out about this error online, but beyond the basic, non-specific symptoms, the information gets extremely technical. Can I get some help on this? Here are the last 2...
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    Budget receiver buy - any thoughts?

    I'm about to get a receiver for a soon to be constructed sound system with a maximum budget of $1300. Should I grab something like an Onkyo 606 now, or am I better off grabbing a 304 to use for a year or so and then get a more HD-ready receiver for a lower price at that time after more kinks...
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    8800 GTS temperature solutions

    I purchased an MSI 8800 GTS "OC" this summer. It works, but runs hot, which I read could happen. I tried installing the MSI utility from the MSI site, but when I loaded it up, it started beeping at me constantly and reading a temp of 255 degrees. Since my card's fan is working and I do not...
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    HD Audio - what is the price baseline?

    With HD sound now out and about, what does one have to spend on speakers and subwoofers to take advantage of the new quality available, assuming other components are up to the task? I assume there is some lower limit, but I don't know what it is.
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    Making a budget receiver buy - any help?

    I'm looking to upgrade an old Onkyo stereo receiver to a 5.1 (or greater) receiver to connect to both my budget HDTV and computer. I'm thinking that the Onkyo TX-SR304 is probably suitable for my needs, but before I make any decisions I want to get your opinions and run some data through you...
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    TV to stereo speakers issues

    I just set up my budget hi-def TV to send the sound through an old receiver to a pair of speakers I have sitting on shelves about 5.5 feet off the ground. The sound is richer, but I am also picking up on a muddy quality that I'd like to diagnose. Here is the technology info: Maxent 26"...
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    Windows swap file - how large?

    I'm putting together a new system within the next week or so, and I'd like to optimize my swap file. What is the best configuration for a system with 4GB memory (3.5ish in XP)? Is it worth making a drive partition for this purpose or should I just let it reside with my OS/programs partition...
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    Cheap subs

    I'm looking into getting a cheap subwoofer for a one-room house that is about the size of 1.5 dorm rooms I'd say. I read the guide and noticed Dayton subs in the lowest price range. Would a Dayton perform better than a Polk like this one, recommended to me a while ago on another forum? Thanks!
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    WinXP registry issue

    I just "recovered" from an inexplicable RAID 1 stability problem, which in turn caused some kind of registry damage. When I bootup now, I always get this message: "One of the files containing the System's registry data had to be recovered by use of a log or alternate copy. The recovery was...
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    RAID 1 rebuilding failures

    I recently set up a system incorporating 2 WD 80 gig SATA drives in RAID 1 and a Chaintech VNF3-250 board. Two days ago upon bootup, my RAID array read as unstable or something similar, but ultimately booted. Two boots later, the array detected as healthy again, but went through the checkdisk...