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    Thermal Probe Installation Question

    Thanks mfenn. The yellow film isn't sticky. Do I secure it by simply taping it down over the yellow film? And what's the best way to measure the cpu temp? I've read different ways to install the probe to the cpu from placing it on the cpu in between the heat sink (doesn't sound like a good...
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    Thermal Probe Installation Question

    I have a couple questions... First, I have a NZXT Hades case that comes with 3 thermal probes. I removed the plastic protector tube that the probes came enclosed in, but what is this yellow film over the metal probe? Do I need to remove this film?
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    Need Advice Completing a Build

    I guess I could've saved about $100 for about the same performance... is my list not good?
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    Need Advice Completing a Build

    I still appreciate everyone's advice. I stated in the first post that I already had the processor and still went with the suggestions on the other parts.
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    Need Advice Completing a Build

    Ok. I just ordered the rest of the stuff. Does my list sound ok? 1. Gigabyte X58A-UDR3 2. i7-930 3. Galaxy GTX 470 4. G.Skill 6GB 5. CORSAIR CMPSU 650W
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    Need Advice Completing a Build

    I did originally say slightly, but I already got the itch so I'm going to push it to 4ghz. :) Thanks for the info about the PSU. Guess the 650w should do it.
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    Need Advice Completing a Build

    Ok. I ordered the 650w Corsair psu for $90. Now the have the 750w version for $80 after rebate. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-17139006-L08B For basically the same cost, should I return the 650w one for the 750w in the link above? What are the disadvantages of running a higher...
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    Need Advice Completing a Build

    jchu14, yes the $220 is also from microcenter. I guess then the 4 vs 6gb ram cost is moot because I can run 4 on the 1366. Good point about efficiency. Anyone know how efficiency compares when both chips are OC to 4ish? Thanks for the coupon code for the gigabyte mobo. sp12, would turbo...
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    Spend my $200 now or wait til Christmas?

    I think it's happening when someone types the percent sign %
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    Need Advice Completing a Build

    Sorry to back track, but reading the other thread about the i7-930 vs i7-860 is making feel like I may not have made the best decision on the cpu. I just bought it, so I still have 28 days to return it if another would make more sense. Is one more capable of a higher OC? Running the...
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    Need Advice Completing a Build

    Thanks for the suggestions! That gave me a lot to read up about. Which config below is better? Config 2 below is just a few $ more. Since the memory and psu is about the same, which one between the two is better? Config 1 ASRock X58 Extreme 3 $190 CORSAIR XMS3 6GB $145 Cooler Master...
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    Need Advice Completing a Build

    Hmm... what will it take to make the rest of the system comparable to the parts I already bought? I'm open to suggestions and can save more if needed. So for now, I really just need the mobo, psu, and memory. I'll upgrade the hdd and monitor down the road. Thanks
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    Need Advice Completing a Build

    Yes, so I have about $300 left in the budget for the remaining parts. Thanks
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    Need Advice Completing a Build

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Mix between gaming and photo/video editing. 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread Around $800 3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR...
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    Yet another Gaming Computer

    If you go with the i7 930, what mobo is recommended?
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    Spend my $200 now or wait til Christmas?

    Say if the price for the 470 is similar to the 460, would you still go with the 460?
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    what type of printer for low cost/page $$ B&W printing?

    Any recommendations for a good, economical b/w all-in-one laser?
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    For those of you with printers that buy ink all the time, here is the solution

    So for b/w printing, is laser generally the way to go in terms of being less expensive (to operate) and better quality?
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    Credit Card - Warranty

    Some credit cards provide a free warranty for purchases such as electronics when using their cc. Has anyone ever tried making a claim with the cc company and how was your experience?
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    "Your car warranty is about to expire"

    Nope, never had John call. It's always the auto warranty people and always from different numbers.
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    "Your car warranty is about to expire"

    These calls are annoying!
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    Restaurant.com: 60% off + free 10$ certificate

    Looks like the coupon code expired...
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    Would you buy a used car from...

    Buying a used car... say for example, would you buy a used Acura from a non-Acura dealership? Or a used Lexus from a Cadillac dealer? For some reason, I feel like those type of cars had issue causing the owner to switch to a different brand.
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    Transfer Mini DV to Hard Drive???

    I would like to copy a video from my mini DV camcorder to my computer to burn on a dvd. Can I transfer via USB or do I have to use firewire? Thanks
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    Audio from Laptop to TV?

    Last question... Is 3.5mm the same as 1/8" male stereo plug??? Thanks
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    Audio from Laptop to TV?

    That's it! Thanks
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    Audio from Laptop to TV?

    So what do I need to do to get sound from my laptop to come out of the TV's speakers? I remember someone telling me about using a 3.5mm audio jack to RCA cable converter. Is that correct? Is it 3.5mm or 2.5mm??? (the standard headphone jack) Thanks
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    Laptop broken - warranty repair denied

    But did someone spill anything on it? I had the power problem on my laptop and bestbuy sent it somewhere and got it covered free under warranty. They even gave me a new replacement battery since I was almost out of warranty and I never had it replaced.
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    YACT: car buying: do you really "have" to sign your 4-square?

    This is the way I do it, except before going to the dealership to talk pricing... send tons of emails to see which dealer is even worth visiting. I'd start with the two dealers that offer the lowest OTD quote via email. Print that email out and bring it with you. I've had a dealer tell me...
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    100% Free Web Hosting

    How can they do this???
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    Graphics Card to display picture on TV

    Nothing special with this setup. My parents like to watch streaming international tv and for xmas, I put a graphic card w/ S video out for them to watch on their tv. Now I'm just trying to get sound from the tv. Thanks everyone.
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    Graphics Card to display picture on TV

    Thanks! Are the items linked the most common/practical way to do this? (sorry, not trying to be complicated, just curious)
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    Graphics Card to display picture on TV

    Gotcha. So I can run a line from the speaker out from the computer to the tv's audio system line-in. I dont think the tv has a line in, but i'm pretty sure the system (receiver) connected to it does... Does anyone know how long the audio line can be??? The tv is about 30 ft away (along the...
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    Graphics Card to display picture on TV

    I'm using a S Video cable to transfer the picture from my computer to a tv, but the audio only works on the pc's speakers. How do I get the sound to work from the tv??? Thanks.
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    Anyone know of a good car battery/alternator monitor?

    Here's one http://www.spatechnique.com/product_pag...roductdetails.asp?product=DG%20204|369 You can find much cheaper single analog gauges. http://www.egauges.com/eg_typeI.asp?Typ...r=All&Needle=All&Diameter=All&Manf=All
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    S Video and DVI Cable

    Does anyone know if there's a maximum length S Video and DVI can run? If so, approx. how many feet would be the maximum? THanks
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    Video Card Outputs

    On a laptop, there's a button to toggle between the laptop's lcd or a project. I'm looking to buy a vid card for a desktop. How would I toggle between the S Video out and the VGA out? Thanks
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    Getting Lasik Tomorrow!

    What's considered "over correcting"? I'll assume that it depends on your prescription. I'm about a -1.5 to -2.0, if correcting my prescription to 20/20, would that be considered over correcting?
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    Getting Lasik Tomorrow!

    8yrs? Wow, guess you were one of the earlier adopters. Do you get dry eyes and/or see higher order aberrations? Still seeing 20/20? Also, do you have to concientiously avoid rubbing your eyes?
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    Getting Lasik Tomorrow!

    I'm 26. I don't know about "guaranteed," but I understand presbyopia occurs in most people around 40 or so. I thought regardless of lasik, everyone will get a form of presbyopia (some worse than others) and when it begins, you will need reading glasses.