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    P8p67 Evo Sata Cables

    Hey, I picked this mother board up for my bro's build. I know the board is cable of doing Sata 3. It came with two sets of Sata wires. Which I assume is Sata 2 vs 3. Anyways, I want to know which ones are for Sata 3. I figure the all black ones are for Sata 2 and the ones with the white...
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    New Build For the Bro

    Hello My brother wants me to build him a new setup. He mostly plays WoW, and League of Legends. Just wnat some thoughts on the current build Asus Crossahair 890FX Formule AMD 1090T 570 GTX G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB 2x4gb 500 Gb HD Seagate Sata dvd drive Coolermaster 750W We...
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    Upgrade from 8800 GTS

    Hi all, Recently my 8800 GTS started making red lines onscreen (no OC'ing). So I guess its time to upgrade my video card. My current setup is as follows M2N-E AMD Pehnom X4 9500 OC'd to 2.4GHz 4GB ram. Im looking for a sub 200$ card which leaves me with the following Asus GTS 450...
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    Recovering Files

    Hello all, Short story, I kept putting off activating windows, and now it has locked me out completly. It boots up windows and just leaes me hanging with a black background and a mouse pointer. I was wondering if there is a way to get past this and into the system so that I can get the...
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    Windows 7 Wireless Icon

    Hey all, A while back I installed Windows 7 on the womans laptop. I also have windows 7 on my computer. And I only recently noticed that on my computer the wireless icon is just the 5 bars. But on the womans, there is the 5 bars not colored in white with like this orange spikey ball thats...
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    MPV Alternator Replacement

    Hi, I gots a 2000 MAzda MPV. The Alternator recently died and needs replacement. Anyways I know you have to take of the axel and all that crap. How long does it take about? Also are the bolts that attach to the bracket easily broken? Thanks Matt
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    Order of PCI cards

    I bought a D-Link DWA-522 paired with the D-Link DIR-655. I had WIndows XP Pro on my rig when I installed it. I installed the drivers that were on the CD, everything alright. On router I set stati IPs to each device on the router (DHCP reservation it was). Now I wanted to try VIsta so I...
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    Connecting Two Consoles

    Ive got a Playstation3 and a Xbox 360 which I would like to connect to an Acer P243WBD, PS3 from HDMI to DVI, and the Xbox 360 from HDMI to HDMI on the monitor. So the video signal is set. BUt for the audio, I would like to plug both of them into the same set of speakers. Ive got the "game"...
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    My Computer Freezes

    Ok, well I put my problem that happens first then Ill explain what happen all prior to this. So when I put a CD in the drive (be a game, windows XP cd, dvd), and it loads and I open my computer. As soon as it sees that there is a CD/DVD in the drive, my compyter locks up. But if there is no...
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    Defrag Service

    Ive just reformatted my system. I was following a documentation about what services to turn off if they are "useless" and I seemed to turn off the service to allow to defrag. It opens up but I click on the buttons and nothing happens. Was just wondering if anyone knew what services to turn...
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    Windows Vista

    Hi, Im just wondering other peoples opinions Windows Vista. I finally got around to reformatting my system and installing Vista onto it. EVerything ran smooth no errors nothing. Got my video and sound card drivers installed. No problems. I found that everything looks a lot more crisp. Text...
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    Sound Quality

    Hi, I was just wondering if there is any difference in sound quality between plugging in headphones directly too the sound card, into some decent speakers (Z-2300), or some POS generic speakers. Sound card is a SB X-Fi Xtreme Music. Which setup would give the bets sound quality...
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    Upgrades?

    hey everyone, I know its kind of early to look at things for Christmas but whatever. Im looking to upgrade some things on my computer DFI LanParty UT Ultra AMD 3500+ @ 2.6 1GB of OCZ Premiere 7800 GTX 256MB Seagate 160 GB SB X-fi XtremeMusic I had an idea of what I wanted to...
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    New Screen/Right Click

    Hi, Today I finally got around to returning my SamSung 940B because it had two dead pixels (<3 Costco return policy). I purchased another one because I was happy with the quality and it was 80$ cheaper then the first time I bought it. So I plug it in(computer was still running from when I...
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    Video Card Recommendation

    Hi, my friend is in search of a new video card to play half life 2, I have no personal experience on recomending a videocard. So I thought Id try the forums. Anyways I need to know what video card would play HL2 decently. Im not quite sure if he has PCIe or AGP so a recommendation of...
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    Accessing Program Files

    Hi, have 3 computers and I know how to network them(tools-->Map Network drive-->\\Compname\Drive) but I dont know how to get access to program files on another computer. Help? Thanks Abius][
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    Z-2300

    I got some Z-2300 and a X-Fi for the Christmas that just passed, and lately the right speaker has been sound funny. Well its hard to explain. Everything that comes out of it sounds fine, but when theres bass theres more of a thud then a nice a smooth bass sound? I dont know if you guys get...
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    VX924

    I just bought a VX924 from Bureau EnGros (Staples), because Ive heard good things about it. Ive been playing around with it for about two weeks and Ive noticed some ghosting but only when say the object that is moving is against a white or very pale grey. Its not a minor ghost or anything its...
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    Computer Build

    My friend wants to buy a computer after he puts some speakers in his car. He told me that his budget is 1200$ Canadian. Ive build a computer before but I really dont know what he needs. So the budget is 1200$Can withOUT a screen OS. He wants to be able to play CS 1.6, Diablo 2 and...
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    960BF or 940B

    I just bought a 960BF and its really nice, I like it. This is my First LCD that I own and play games on. I dony really know what Im looking for for other then obvious ghosting. Ive seen it on the other one I owned (which I exchnaged for this one). Anyways I was just wondering if I should...
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    LCD Screen Problem

    Long Post. Heres the story. I bought a CRT screen (793MB) in the end of july and 1 or 2 months later the monitor started to screw up. Brown lines would come from the sides. Then I would hit it and they would leave and then come back. But they didnt appear whilst gaming. So me being lazy it...
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    7800 GTX OC

    Im seeing alot of people getting a higher OC on their cards then I am. I can go to a max of 490 for no artifacts at all. Why are some people getting higher OC then me. I know every card isnt the same but even some people with the GT beat me out. THey doing anything special LeadTek 7800...
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    Game Choice

    So ya Im having a hard time picking an MMO to stick to. Ive tried Dungeons and Dragons Online this weekend and I also tried Guild Wars: Factions PvP this weekend. I didnt get much out of Guild Wars because its PvP. Anyways Im looking into the following games and I would appreciate if the...
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    CPU Voltage

    I was just wondering how high is to high. Is runing @ 1.712 24/7 OK? Or will it die, and if it would die, in how long? Its a AMD64 3500+ Venice Socket 939 Thanks Abius][
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    Speaker Question

    Anyways I got some Logitech Z-2300 speakers for christmas and I was just wondering if the setup is fine. I have a pretty ghetto desk and it doesnt have an open back. So I have the cords that plug into the sub running under the desk being squished. The cable thats connected to the remote is ran...
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    LCD Choice

    Im having a difficult time deciding on a 19" LCD Screen for gaming. Im getting one because this tube one I got sucks and its doing funny things. Anyways Ive cut down some of the selection to these LG L1950SQ 455$ Canadian / 389.76$ US LG L1980Q 565$...
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    Highest Internet Down/Upload Report

    Hey guys I was just wondering whats the highest download and upload amount during your billing period. I just looked at mine and it says from Oct 30 to Nov 16 (18 days) I Downloaded 89819 MB (90GB) and I uploaded 75865 MB (76GB). Luckily Im on the plan that I have unlimited downloaded and...
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    OC Comparison

    I was just wondering what is better. RAM is OCZ Premiere 1 GB 2.5-3-3-7 265 x 10 HHT x 4 Mem Div 166 RAM @ 220 Mhz 2.5-3-3-5 OR 246 x 11 HTT x 4 Mem Div 180 RAM @ 208 Mhz 2.5-3-3-5 THanks Abius][ *edit* just realized I put it in the wrong place sorry !
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    CPU Multiplier Wont Change

    I have a AMD 64 3500+ and before I was testing max FSB/CPU Speed/Mem speed using the quick and dirty AMD overclock guide that used to be sticked. I was able to change the multiplier in the BIOS to run @ 9x or 10x or 11x. Now if I put it to nine it still stays at 11x. I have no clue why now...
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    Ram Choice

    Ok Im getting some new ram and I dont know which one to get. I have got my choices down to these OCZ El PLat 2GB PC 3200 313.81$ CDN / 269.39$ US OCZ El Play 2GB PC 4000 365.50$ CDN / 313.70$ US OCZ Gold PC 4000 379.00$ CDN / 325.29$ US MOney was converted directly for you lazy...
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    Duron Exploding

    http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5393904704265757054
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    Hard Drive Selection

    Hi, Im still debating on wheter or not to sell my SeaGate 7200.7 160GB Hard drive. I found it used to make noise alot but I changed places and not its a bit more quiet (HD cage was loose therefor rattleing it and making lots of noise) anyways would it be smart to just sell it and jump for...
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    Help w/ Ram Decision

    For Christmas if I get some new RAM Im going to sell ym current RAM (OCZ Premeire 1GB kit) as for they suck for overclocking. I dont know weather to get some EL Platnium or Gold. ANd also I dont know what "size" to get them. 1 GB kit or a 2GB kit. I know if I went with 2GB I would be more...
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    Screen Choice

    Hey, Im in the market for a new screen. Going to hit the bandwagon and get a nice LCD. But I dont know which one. Currently im using a SamSung 793MB CRT (1280x1024Max). Ive been looking at the following screens Dell 2405 FPW Dell 2005FPW HYUNDAI L90D+ Silver 19" 8ms LCD And any...
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    Closing Properties / Advanced Properties

    When I go into properties like the one when you right click on desktop and go properties. I do my settings and change them and then click on ok it somewhat ahngs there and then closes after 4 seconds instead of instantly? Same thing with Advanced Properties? Any reasons/ideas? Thanks...
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    Venice Revision Question

    Ive seen multiple screens of cpu-z of Venice cores and in the revision section Ive either seen E3 or E6. But mine Ive never seen its says DH-E3? WHat is that? http://img320.imageshack.us/img320/5951/cpuz9yr.png Here are the codes ADA3500DAA4BP LBBLE0519EPNW 2700484E52053 Thanks...
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    CPU/GPU Temp Question

    Ive got an AMD 64 3500+ @ 2.6 (going for 2.7) 1.5V w/XP-90 w/ Panaflo 92mm Fan on Highest setting. Using nTune the lowest it ever goes is 27/28C. But if I reboot and look in BIOS and let it sit for a bit, lowest it goes is 31/32. Which one should I believe? Using Everest Home I get the same...
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    Oldest CPU you have?

    Ive got an old Pentium 3 550MHZ. I dont know the Socket name or anything. But it like "plugs" into the motherborad just like a RAM module. But it has a small little Fan on it.
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    Christmas Upgrades :D

    I recently got my computer this years August and after getting it Im still thriving for more performance AMD 64 3500+ @ 2.6 GHZ 7800 GTX @ 490/1360 Seagate 7200.7 160 GB OCZ Premiere 1 GB Kit SoundBlaster Live! 5.1 *EDIT*HeadPhones Koss UR-15C I was just wondering on which upgrades...
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    Question?

    Ok, its about the HD. I had my old computer (1999) and when stuff would load it would make load noises like I dont know how to explain it. But it was very noticable. My friends newer computer's HD didnt really make noise or I didnt notice it much. But on my new rig I notice it and I was...