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    DDR3 Upgrade from 4GB -> 8GB, ok to mix?

    I've got 2x2GB DDR3 right now, and they are CAS 7 rated. I got these last year when I was building my system. They work great w/ my Core I7 860. Existing ram: G.SKILL Ripjaws -- DDR3 1600/7-7-7-24/1.6V http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231279 Newegg is having a special for...
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    Possible to watch tv shows recorded on a Windows Media Center PC from another PC?

    If I setup PC A with TV tuners and use it as a dvr, is it possible to watch recorded shows from another pc/laptop? Does windows media player stream from wmc?
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    Windows 7 x64 Shared Printer -- Remote print jobs get stuck in queue

    I'm running Windows 7 x64 on my desktop which has a HP LaserJet 1018 connected to it. I"m trying to print from my laptop, also running windows 7 x64. I've created a HomeGroup and both pcs are connected to it. I have no problems accessing shares, from each other. So all the authentication...
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    Trouble with S3 sleep on windows

    Hi guys, I'm having trouble getting windows 7 to go to S3 sleep on my i7 860 / ASRock P55 Pro rig. When I hit the power button, the system powers down and then comes back on immediately with all the fans going at 100% and stays that way. At this point if I hit the power button, nothing...
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    Onboard Sound or Audigy 2 ZS?

    I'm upgrading my system and doing a big rebuild. I'm wondering if I should still keep using my Audigy 2 ZS. How does the sound on this compare to the builtin Realtek ALC890 on my new motherboard? I'm planning on installing windows 7 64. Are there any good stable drivers for the ZS? The...
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    Which memory to get for i7 860

    I would like to get the PC1600 but is the 1.65V going to be a problem w/ the 860? Is there any room for modest (stock) air-cooled OC? Maybe 3.2GHz? G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 Timing 7-7-7-21 Voltage 1.5V...
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    Any reason to consider getting a 965?

    I was ready to spend around $400 for a 955 + mobo and 4GB of DDR3 but was holding out for the new i5 and i7s. Looks like my wait paid off. I'm thinking of picking up a 860 at Microcenter and a mobo/ddr3 from newegg for around the same price. Any chance AMD is going to retaliate in the near...
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    Help me upgrade my rig

    I'm planning on upgrading my PC. I'm looking for a new proc, mobo, ram and a SSD. I've currently got: Socket 939 Opteron 165 2gb DDR (yes, 4 old school PC-2100 ddr sticks... this alone kills my system) ATI Radeon 4870 1gb Audigy 2 ZS 1.5 TB HDD (OS + apps /Media on seperate...
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    What are AM2/AM3 boards?

    What's the deal w/ these board that advertise AM2/AM2+/AM3? DOes it mean that I can I plug in a Phenom II 955 on one of these boards w/ DDR2 ram? http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128387 I'm trying to decide between the 955 and 940. The 955 will end up costing about $90...
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    430W power supply good enough for a 4870?

    I've got an OLD Themaltake non PCIe 430W PSU. I'm running an Opteron 165, 4x512 MB DDR, 1 DVD-RW, 4 HDD (1 SATA, 3 IDE) a Radeon x850 and a Creative Audigy sound card. Do you think my PSU will be able to handle a 4870? I need to upgrade my mobo, cpu and ram also, but will do that in about 3...
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    Refilling toner cartridges?

    I have an HP Laserjet 1018, should I attempt refilling my toner cartridges? Any chance of permanent printer damage?
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    should I buy a 2008 WRX?

    I'm thinking of getting a manual '08 WRX. I test drove one and really liked it, the car is plenty powerful for me as is. The '09 WRX is coming in a few month with some kickass upgrades (40hp and 40lb/ft more and few other options as standard). I'm wondering how much I should pay for an '08...
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    Stuck at work, car won't start, need help!

    I get in my car and hear this clicking sound, then find out that the car won't start. I opened up the hood and the sound is coming from a relay inside the fuse box. When I open the door, the red door open light flashes as if the power is coming on and cutting off 2 or 3 times a second...
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    help! wife threw flash drive in washer and then in the dryer ... need to recover files

    The drive is intact and seems to be dry. No idea if water got inside, the plastic seems to have a good seal on it. Should I try plugging it in to see if it is ok? How long should i wait until it's dry? She has homework due tmrw on it :) Any advice before I plug it in would be...
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    Question about flexible spending accounts

    Say I elect to contribute $100 a mo for the calendar year. On jan 1 I have contribute 0 dollars, but I incur medical expenses of $1000. If i wait till Oct, I would have contributed $1000 by then. Can I reimburse myself for the whole $1000 incurred on Jan 1 (same tax year)?
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    recommend me capture cards for my mythbox

    I just bought a sharp 42" at circuit city and want to seup a myth box. I'd like to get a dual tv tuner setup (at least). What cards should i get? I'm not seeing any linux drivers for the ATI 650 drivers... maybe i should just settle for a hauppauge 350? without cablecard i'm not going to get...
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    what to expect on a 1366 x 768 HDTV running at 1280x720 hooked up to a tv?

    1366 x 768 is a non-standard resolution. AFAIK video cards support 1280x720. How do you go about tricking it to output this resolution? I have an ATI 850xt, I will be getting a new video card for a mythtv install. What video card should I go for? I'm shopping for a HDTV and want to know if...
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    is $289 a decent deal for a roomb 550?

    @ costco: http://www.costco.com/Browse/P...tial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
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    How much should 75ft of coax cable cost me?

    There's only one cable hook up in my aprtment and I want to lay cable to my bedroom. I need about 65-75 ft of cable. How much should this cost me? Got links to any good deals?
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    chargers for mini-USB powered devices

    I have bluetooth gps reciever that has only a mini-usb connector for power (and data). It's rated at 5v and 850ma. My cellphone also takes a mini usb but it;s adapters rated at 5v and 550ma. So.... i can use the adapter from my gps iwht my phone right? The problem would be if i used my phone...
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    Need some maintainence advice for my Camry

    I have no knowledge of the cars previous maintenance record. Since I got it, i have had the timing belt changed, a bunch of suspension work, new pads & rotors and a new thermostat. I'm planing on keeping this car for another 3 years and putting in at least 40k more miles on it. I don't mind...
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    Student loan help needed; received excess loans after getting scholarship

    So my wife applied for a bunch of student loans and then got a scholarship/grad assistantship. We now have about a 7k credit balance at the school. What is the best thing to do with this money? There are a couple of loans that are good candidate for repayment. There is a unsubsidized loan...
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    SD Tv picture quality on a HD LCD/Plasma using a htpc

    I've heard that standard def tv looks really bad on big screen flatpanels. I was wondering if a home theather setup might help. Do htpcs do a better job scaling a SDTV to the native resolution of a flatplanel than TVs?
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    Saving for a down payment for a house. What to do with current savings?

    or are there better (safe) alternatives? Is there anyway to get a tax advantage using this saved money?
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    Upgrading Cell Phones: Any good sites with good deals?

    My wife and I are elgible for a T-Mobile upgrade but the phones aren't that great... Amazon etc have great deals for new lines; is there anyone out there who has similiar deals for upgrades?
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    Recommend me some tires

    This is for a 98 camry, replacing all 4 tires. I want something that's got decent road-holding. Are the Michelin's worth the extra $$? I plan on getting at least 30k miles on these tires (i.e. before i sell this Car). I live in DC, so I don't need heavy duty winter tires. BTW why is the...
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    any free software to reduce volume levels in multiple wave files?

    I'd like to change the volume levels in some wave files because they are too loud... is there any free software that can do this and batch process multiple files?
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    auto insurance: did it change when u turned 25?

    Looks like GEICO is stiffing me and not adjusting the rate after I turned 25 for the continuation of my policy.....
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    Are the older 37c stamps still good?

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    Cannot delete "System Volume Information" from a backed up drive of a previos windows install

    I made a backup of one of my drives on a previous install of windows onto an external drive. I've restored the files I need and cannot delete the "System Volume Information" folder off of my external (backup) drive. Note: i can't "see" the "System Volume Information" folder in explorer...
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    does best buy price match newegg?

    Anyone had any success?
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    ATI 850XT: overheating

    My 850 seems to be overheating when I play certain games. It has not been OCed and runs at stock speeds. The ATI catalyst driver pops up a warning saying that the card is overheating and when I check the control center I see temps in the mid 80s. The fan seems to be working fine though (spins...
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    got two tickets for expired VA inspection

    God damn VA saftey inspection expired last month, my wife got a ticket yesterday and today. What are my chances at getting the second one throw out? Do I have any chance at getting the first one throw out (since it was expired only four days when I got it)?
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    Any CPAs here? need some tax advice...

    please PM... TIA!
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    paypal giving me mixed messages

    I was trying to checkout for an item from ebay and I got this message when I was checking out. It had greyed out the instant transfer options and allowed me to use ony an echeck, CC or paypal credit. I'm kinda worried now since i got this message. THe seller has a new acount (3/06) with...
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    Car keyless entry remote replacement ...

    I'm looking to get an additional remote control for my keyless entry. It's a sidewinder and it has this fcc id: EZSDEI476 on it. I found it here: http://www.autotechs.com/items/item1581.htm But it's $45 -- any idea if i can get it for cheaper? I've also seen these on sale at ebay but...
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    4x DVD-R recorder, 16x Verbatim media burns @ 2x -- can I improve on this?

    So, my old Lite On LDW811S is not liking the 16x verbatim media I got. I have the latest lite on firmware -- is thre a fix to get it up to 4x? I'm using nero 6 BTW.
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    how good is geico?

    i'm getting an awesome quote from them (a lot better than my current progressive). how good/bad are these guys?
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    Where can I get my credit score/report

    ... and not have to spend 2 hours on the phone to get out of it.