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    5 Year Old Card Dead - Need Replacement Info

    Bought the $35 (after rebate) Palit GT240 from Newegg. Thanks all. I'll let you know how it works out later this week. My first priority is simply getting the computer working again! I hope I've diagnosed the problem correctly (i.e. dead fan on current video card).
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    5 Year Old Card Dead - Need Replacement Info

    Thanks for this recommendation. For the price it looks very good. I certainly don't want anything weaker than my current 6600GT. I like games but only very rarely. I'm not even sure which of the newest games my system could handle. However I still enjoy some old games. With my 5+ year...
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    5 Year Old Card Dead - Need Replacement Info

    Hello, My old (2005 built) system has been freezing lately after about 1-2 hours of usage (no response to mouse or keyboard input). Now it doesn't even make it into Windows. Today I opened the case and noticed that the fan on my Leadtek 6600GT video card isn't spinning. So, I think I...
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    Xbox 360 controller for windows.

    What do people think about 360 controllers for PC FPS games? I hardly play games anymore, but FPS (i.e. Quake 3) were about the only game I could tolerate using mouse + keyboard. On a whim I just tried out Goldeneye 007 (N64 game) on the Project64 emulator but it seems that playing with...
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    **BACK** Seagate 1.5TB SATA Hard Drive 2-pack $199.99 @ Dell Home

    What is the Newegg coupon code? Can it be used for any other items? Thanks. EDIT: Perhaps you're referring to Bing cash back. If not, please respond.
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    Need help with 50 inch plasma selection

    At the 50" level, I am happy to pay a somewhat higher price for the quality of the Pioneer. However, for around the same price, I do want to look into a Panasonic or Samsung 58" model, because I would really like as large of a screen as possible. I know there are considerations on viewing...
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    Need help with 50 inch plasma selection

    So what else gives a real 1080p signal besides Blu-Ray, HD_DVD, or PC source? The way I am understanding your comment above is that even if an HD channel broadcasts in 1080i and then the TV de-interlaces it, that is not true 1080p. I could definitely be misunderstanding though. Also, if...
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    Need help with 50 inch plasma selection

    Not trying to open the whole can of worms. Just wondering if I have the facts correct about which sources give potential benefit at 1080p. I believe they are BluRay, HD-DVD, PC gaming/use, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 (though I'm not sure if any games actually output 1080p at this time). On the...
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    Need help with 50 inch plasma selection

    Here is the Pioneer 50" 1080p on Amazon (currently $3549 on Weds. 11/28, up from $3469 on Tues. 11/27!!! :( ): http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-...p-Plasma/dp/B000TZ8544 The older 720p 50" is currently $2619.96: http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-...qid=1196300553&sr=1-11 Even though the 720p...
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    Need help with 50 inch plasma selection

    Why did you want to price match with Best Buy in the first place? Convenience of local pickup/delivery? Peace of mind in case of needing to return it and not wanting to ship back to Amazon? For me I'd pay $0 in tax and shipping on Amazon, so I see little reason to buy locally at BB and then...
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    Logitech G3 @ Circuit City for $29.99 AR + IS

    My mouse speed is set at the highest but I cannot even reach all corners of the screen with this technique. Maybe I need new drivers? Using MS Wheel Mouse Optical, and I thought I downloaded the updated drivers not that long ago...
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    Logitech G3 @ Circuit City for $29.99 AR + IS

    I would like to see a video of this fingertip technique. I can't imagine it being comfortable or helpful for me!
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    Logitech G3 @ Circuit City for $29.99 AR + IS

    ^ LOL, never heard of this before. I thought that's what a trackball thingy was for, which I could never stand Thx for clarifying though
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    Logitech G3 @ Circuit City for $29.99 AR + IS

    What do you mean by "finger tip users"?
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    Comcast $19.95/Month HSI Deal

    AFAIK it's normal. The download speed is great but I really pay more just for the 2x upload speed (768kbps vs. 384kbps). With their "speed boost" you definitely get faster than 8Mbps downloads, especially for small files, because the speeds increase to maybe 10-12Mbps for the first 30 seconds...
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    Comcast $19.95/Month HSI Deal

    Just scored in Chicago, IL! (I'm normally paying $52.95/mo for 8mbit service) First CSR wasn't aware of the offer, then transferred me to corporate sales, and talked to a lady. I had to give her the details of the deal. She tried to tell me it was for new custies only, but I read the fine...
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    Ultra 700W X-Connect V-Series PSU $49.99 AR Fry's

    Link Fry's SKU = 5172146 $79.99 - $30 MIR = $49.99 (free shipping) Specs say 40A on the 12V rail: http://www.ultraproducts.com/p...Path=510&productID=525 This review gives it good remarks, some performance charts, but not much details...
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    FREE roundtrip plane ticket @ american express

    How soon can you redeem the points for a free flight? I need to travel in July so time is running out!
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    Power Supply Suddenly Dead??

    Regarding my printer not turning on while plugged into the power supply (but computer off), it looks like that is normal behavior. This is from the FAQ on www.vantecusa.com: Q: The AC outlet on the back of the power supply doesn?t work unless my computer is turned on! What?s going on? A...
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    Power Supply Suddenly Dead??

    It is a Vantec Stealth Aluminum 520W power supply, ordered 1/17/2005 from ZipZoomFly. I just checked the manual and it says 3 year warranty, so I will look into that. But I wanted to verify it was the power supply before I did anything (however I need this system back up and running ASAP)...
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    Power Supply Suddenly Dead??

    I restarted my comp last night after installing some software. Occasionally when I restart, my Samsung 193p monitor seems to not pick up any signal from the computer - it flashes a box in the middle of the screen that goes from "Analog" to "Digital" several times and then finally says "Going to...
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    TaxCut Premium, Free download

    I've seen state offers for $7.95 (with FREE federal). They are all linked from irs.gov. I think there are one or two $7.95 companies. I believe TAXACT is one. I'm going to check again this weekend when I do mine
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    Free Federal and State tax e-file courtesy of State Farm

    Just did this for my parents, it worked very well. Very fast too. Can't see any reason not to use it if you have any sort of State Farm account.
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    What's the best way to clone a hard dive?

    Bump for this question... any tips appreciated, thanks!
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    What's the best way to clone a hard dive?

    I currently have a Seagate 160GB 7200.7. I need something to clone this to my new 500GB 7200.10 Any Seagate users tried their free products? They have very recently added Acronis Migrate Easy, which seems to be a dumbed-down version of True Image. It's linked from that page, and here is...
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    anyone try Skype vs. Yahoo VOIP? Which do you prefer and why?

    I used Skype several times in the last couple months with ZERO problems, in fact I loved it, for calls to land lines and cell phones from my PC using a cheap headset plugged in my mobo's microphone jack. Now that it's a pay service, I haven't touched it. Any other free alternatives out...
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    Hot deal on Old School NES games

    Currently $242K ??? That is out of control
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    Free Federal and State tax e-file courtesy of State Farm

    In for 1 for my parents I'll use one of the IRS eFile links for my own taxes -- I'll have to pay $7.95 for state filing. I don't want to bother opening up SF checking account
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    500gb hdds under $160 shipped on newegg.

    Thanks for the heads-up on the code!! This is among the best prices for a 500GB SATA, isn't it? I know it was $140 not too long ago for the 7200.9. But oh well, there comes a point when I *need* a new HD, and this is still pretty hot
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    seagate 500gb sata 3.0Gb/s $210

    pretty sweet thanks!
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    External Hard Drive can't be read for copying ??

    Really? I will tell him to give this a try! Thanks for your advice!
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    External Hard Drive can't be read for copying ??

    My friend has a puzzling problem. There are 2 external hard drives, one full of music, one empty. He wants to copy all the music from the full drive to the empty drive. Here is what he says: "For some reason, when that other drive detects my empty, it prevents itself from being read. It...
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    Outpost - 99.99 + FREE SHIPPING! Seagate 400GB ST3400633AS-RK Serial ATA (SATA/300) Retail Hard Drive

    Unfortunately the $26 Seagate rebate offer was only valid on purchases made until 9/30/06.
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    Download Bryce 5 Free

    I don't have any graphics skills, but I can't resist free I had an older version about 8 years ago, but never figured anything out at all
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    Seagate 500GB EIDE $170 shipped @Outpost

    Outpost/Fry's also has 300GB Seagate SATA for $89.99. Not as hot as the 400GB SATA from last Monday, but if you price match at Best Buy for $187.99, it isn't so bad: Price difference: $187.99 - $89.99 = $98 * 10% = $9.80 So at Best Buy, $89.99 - $9.80 (10% of the price difference) =...
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    Seagate 500GB EIDE $170 shipped @Outpost

    There was lots of discussion of the rebate in the following thread (deal now dead). So yes, I think it's legit. Purchase by 9/30/06, postmark by 10/30/06: AT Hot Deals (DEAD): 400GB Seagate SATA $109.99 at Outpost
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    ING DIRECT up to 4.40 % from 4.35%

    I checked out GMAC after an earlier post talked about their ATM/check-writing features. But apparently HSBC also gives you an ATM Card. From their FAQ: "You can use your ATM card to deposit or withdraw your money at any participating ATM. Some stores will also let you pay for your purchases...
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    DEAL DEAD-Seagate 750GB Retail SATA NOW $399.99 +SH

    It showed $299.99 when I checked last night (late). It is now back to $329.99. Maybe it was a brief error or something.