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  1. Ozboblogolgoro

    Upgrading from 7 to 8

    I was reading an article that said if I upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8 before it is released that I can get it for $39. I just can't figure out how to do that. Will someone kindly help me out? Also, Will Windows 8 still allow me to play all my video games. Like WoW, Minecraft, Steam...
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    Looking to add more mem

    I am looking to add some more memory to my PC.I don't know what is compatible with what I aleady have in my PC.. I currently have G.SKILL PI Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7T-6GBPI My motherboard is ASUS P6X58D Premium LGA 1366...
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    Help buying laptop. Kinda rushed on time.

    Hey guys, I'm going on a trip in a few days (unexpectedly). I don't have much time to shop but I am looking for a laptop that will run WoW well. My budget is around $500. I am looking at Walmart and Best Buy but I have no idea what is good and what isn't. I wouldn't mind having a laptop I can...
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    Help buying laptop!

    Hey guys, I'm going on a trip in a few days. I don't have much time to shop but I am looking for a laptop that will run WoW well. My budget is around $500. I am looking at Walmart and Best Buy but I have no idea what is good and what isn't. I wouldn't mind having a laptop I can upgrade later...
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    Start google photo screensaver with keystroke?

    Is there a way to start the Google Photo/Picasa screensaver with a keystroke? Google helped me figure out how to start the other ones like "bubbles" but I can't find how to start Google Photo screensaver. Thanks!
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    Scan my system for specs?

    I use to know of a website that I could go to and could scan my PC for specs, programs, serial numbers, etc and let me print them out. I can't remember the name of it and I can't seem to find it. I really need it right now, anyone have any ideas? Thanks!
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    Yet another "Yet another "which SSD should I buy?"" thread.

    I am looking for a 120/128 GB SSD. Under $300. I am looking at these below but am open to others. Please help me out fellow PC Gamers. My PC needs a pick-me-up! Thanks! Crucial RealSSD C300 Plextor PX-M2 Series PX-128M2S OCZ Vertex 3 VTX3-25SAT3 Intel 510 Series (Elm Crest)...
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    In-ear earphones shocking my ears!

    I just upgraded to the Klipsch S4i set and anytime I move even slightly I get a shock in my ear and hear a popping sound. I'm using them on my PC. I don't get this issue with my Skullcandy set but I did have the shock issue with another pair I use to use. The S4i that I have has an issue where I...
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    Need a system by turkey day!

    I have a case, a dvdrom, and a lower end graphics card I can use for now. I just need it to run multimedia and occasional gaming. Under $600 if possible. Ordering in US. I prefer Intel. Gonna go with this MB CPU combo (gonna OC a bit): Intel Core i5-760 Lynnfield 2.8GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core...
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    PC powers on but no post

    My PC had been acting strange for weeks. I never could figure out why. Freezing, weird graphical issues such as missing bars on top of windows and halfway loaded pictures. :mad: Now, it will power up, fans and such running, but I get no post beep and Windows will not load. One time however I...
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    Weird browser issues

    So firefox, chrome, and IE keep being weird. Pictures load half broken and the browsers keep freezing. Pictures appear with the bottom half all scrambled and website are loading halfway and then breaking into jibberish. Any ideas? Thanks! :awe:
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    Gaming weirdness

    When I take a screenshot while playing WOW it acts like WOW isn't even running and takes a screenshot of my desktop. Also when I hover over the WOW icon on my taskbar while tabbed out instead of showing the preview showing WOW playing it is a blank box. Running windows 7 64bit
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    webcam as security cam?

    I'd like to be able to view outside my house on my PC. What would be the best way to do this? The side of the house I want to keep an eye on is on the opposite side of the house as my PC. Is there a wireless solution? I'm open to suggestions. :D
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    Does this drop speeds?

    I am going to have 4 cat6 cables ran from my computer room to my living room. 1. Does running a long cable (100') desecrate the connection? 2. Will installing wall plates at each end desecrate the connection? router---wall plate-----------------------------------wall plate---360,etc :)
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    Which get?

    For gaming. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236047 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236082 Please help me with this. My second monitor just popped and died. D: I'm open to other suggestions as well. Need good gaming monitor please. less that $300 bones or 300ish
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    Crackling when mousing

    Ok, awhile back I had a problem with a crackling sound coming from my speakers whenever I moved my mouse {razer naga}. I turned down the master volume and it got better but never went away. Just less noticable. I now have a new PC and using the same mouse I'm having crackling noises coming from...
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    External HD broken

    This is my second hard drive to go down recently. It's a western digital 1tb WDE1UBK10000. Is there any way to recover the files on it? I found programs called "PC Inspector" and "Recover My Files" but I don't think they're working. I had them running for hours and they never finished searching...
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    Google Calendar in Thunderbird

    I found some walkthroughs on how to add gcal to Thunderbird. Everything went fine. I just have one issue. None of my events show up on the actual calendar. There is an "inbox" type box above the monthly calendar where all my events are. I'd like to have them on the days of the calendar but I...
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    Help with oc 920 (noob)

    Hi guys, I just recently put this system together and I'd like to overclock the cpu a bit. I don't need to push it to it's limits but I'd like some extra performance. Only problem is I have no clue how to do it. I've read some stuff online but I'm still wary D: of messing with the bios at this...
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    Need more than 4 wired ports

    I have a router with 4 ports but I need at least 6. I can't seem to find a router with more ports. What can I do? :D
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    Issue finding games (steam)

    Tonight for the first time I tried playing some multiplayer in a couple games. Killing Floor and Team Fortress 2. I am able to use the Steam client to find games and join them but when I am in the actual game and go to find a server nothing happens. No servers show up. Any idea why this is...
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    New build around $2000

    Hey guys, I need to put together a new gaming system but its been a long time. Not sure what's what anymore. I've done some reading and have put together a tentative list. Link below. https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=7697469 I put 2 sets of memory in there, which...