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    low idle temps, high load temps - e8400

    about a week ago i took off my stock heatsink from my e8400 and to dust it out. after i dusted it off i removed the old thermal compound that's been on there for 2 and a half years with an arctic silver kit (remover, purifier, compound/paste). 4 tries of this in a row and each time my computer...
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    Windows can not be activated?

    I recently reformatted my computer and laptop with the same disc of windows 7 and was just wondering if that's what could be causing this repeating error message from windows saying 'Windows can not be activated' http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/717/counterfeiting.jpg/ Has anybody else...
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    Will this GPU work with my rig?

    So i just recently bought a "GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card" off newegg 2 days ago for my computer tower and I was jut wondering what you guys think about it working well or not with this: --e8400 3.0 ghz CPU...
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    Exhaust clamp came off

    I live in the minneapolis area and we got hit by a big snow storm on saturday. I had to drive in the morning to work before the roads were plowed very well so I think when i had to drive through the harder, untrodden snow my (already weak) exhaust got scraped hard and popped off the exhaust...
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    Kung Fu Bear whipping around a bamboo stick

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghgg_fukbvU&feature=player_embedded That's it, we're fucked.
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    new verizon phone...suggestions?

    My dad is resubscribing to verizon and he plans on buying a 200$ DROID (buy one get one free) and i'm getting the second one. I just wanted to ask the AT guys if you had any better ideas for that kind of deal.
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    What happens if i put D4 brake fluid into

    into my 93' maxima that says to put in D3 brake fluid? i'm just wondering :)
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    Where did you learn about cars?

    I'm about to be 18 in a month and the only car I've had since I've gotten my license is a 93' Maxima that i haven't done anything more than change a tire and add the occasional oil or coolant, etc.; things anybody could do. But I've been feeling a stronger interest in learning about cars (Not as...
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    Take music off of a Zune on to your computer?

    I recently had to reformat because of a boot error and I lost all of my music that I had but i still have it on my Zune and was just wondering if you guys knew of a program to pull it all off onto my computer from it?
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    Free ringtones for Verizon phone?

    I've looked around but the ones i've found are phony so I'm asking the trusty AT guys: Do any of you know of any websites that actually have free ringtones that a LG VX8300 could get?
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    Ways for a 17 year old to make money?

    I have a job but hours are limited and the pay is low and I don't have that much time anyways and I was just wondering what you guys think another way of getting money would be? P.S. Prostitution, ransoms and drug smuggling are all out of the question ;)
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    PS3 Controllers for PC

    My friend has a PS3 controller he's letting me use for Dynasty Warriors 6 on my computer and without paying for anything I was wondering if there was a way that would allow me to use the controller for the game on my puter. I have vista ultimate 64 bit SP1
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    Verizon Cell Phone

    Right now I have an LG CX8300 verizon phone which i've had for about a year now and it's been suiting all my purposes (texting, calling and pictures). But I have 100$ saved up and I wanted to go get another one that does all of that and is more newish with better reception. I'm 17 so I don't...
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    Good Male Casual Shoes anyone?

    I'm looking to buy some size 11-11.5 shoes that are light and comfy, sort of like Born shoes except ones that a 17 year old can wear outside of the house without getting asked if i'm wearing my dads shoes. Any suggestions?
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    What should i finish my rig with

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822148288 seagate barracuda 7200 RPM 500gb SATA 3.0Gb/s hard drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814150316 XFX PVT98GYDLU GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail...
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    Gaming computer final!

    http://secure.newegg.com/WishL...ishListNumber=11374108 What do you guys think for a under $700 budget?
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    Hopefully last time i'll ask!

    Do you guys think that: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817702010 Can support: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...?Item=N82E16813128345R http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231122 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814143119...
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    Input on gaming rig

    GPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814143119 CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115037 PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817371015 hard drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822148288 RAM...
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    Mouse locks up and i've tried everything.

    My mouse has been flashing on and off alot(light and cursor) for the past 2 months and i have no idea why, it's random, I've tried 5 other USB ports, I've plugged it into the port my keyboard is in and does it still, it happens alot now (like 100 times an hour, no exaggeration). I can be on...
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    Mouse...lag??

    my logitech 518 ASUS mouse keeps turning off for 4 seconds and turning back on, i've had it for four months and its never done that until a week ago and i cant tell why, i've switched USB ports with the one my keyboards in and the keyboards not stuttering at all but my mouse is no matter what...
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    What CPU should i buy?

    What CPU do you guys think i should buy for under 150 that can handle games like COD 4 or crysis? I've looked at newegg and i don't want to get screwed for a cheap processor :(
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    Metal Gear Solid anyone?

    Is it not the best game ever? Cmon.
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    Battlefield...3?

    So is EA making a new PC battlefield? And if they are is it going to be like Bad company with a few new perk's or a completely new game?