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    3 routers hooked together, plz help me get this right

    Okay I have the need to hook 3 routers together.. first router is a regular wired router for my PC's. Second router is a wireless router for my cell phones, and has DHCP turned off in settings, so I guess its considered an access point. 3rd router is a Sprint Femtocell (Airwave) and is hooked up...
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    Washed Mobo and Video Card

    My Corsiar H50 sprung a leak all over my mobo and video card, PC would not stay booted longer than a minute after that. After consulting the almighty Google for a while I gathered that my best bet would be to give the mobo and video card a bath. I put them in the sink with some dish soap (cold...
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    Image burn in on LCD TV

    Well I thought it was impossible but my 3 year old 42 inch LCD Insignia brand TV got a bad case of image burn... had the web browser burned into it. It was under Best Buy warranty but I don't think it was a covered problem. The tech who came out was cool and found other faults with my...
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    Upgraded from i7 930 to 960

    I am very pleased with my upgrade... my 930 was a lazy S.O.B. Anyway I have been screwing around with this chip for a couple of days now. I am running CPU at 1.2125 (reports 1.18 in CPUz) Currently at 4.0 GHz but have been at 4.2 Ghz at the same voltage. Prime 95... runs for me as...
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    windows 7 64 bit ATI drivers make me carzy

    I am not able to use my HDTV using ATI 64 bit drivers no matter what I do.. I have googled until the cows come home with no luck. This is my old system I gave to my wife to use with the TV... Installed a 5770 before giving it to her. Worked fine on my monitor at the same resolution. Moved...
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    New build around qx9650??

    While browsing for hardware I have discovered that I can get a qx9650 for less than the price of a q9650. (300ish) (Ebay) This would lower my build price and pretty much guarantee that I meet my goal of 4 Ghz. Is a qx9650 a bad performer clock to clock against an I7?? Would my memory...
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    Tuniq Tower

    I am using a Tuniq Tower to cool a e8400 OC to 3.6 Ghz for the past 2 years and the CPU has been pushing its maximum heat limit the entire time. (Vcore 1.368) Heat is holding me back for certain.. so I was wondering if in the last couple of years the air coolers have improved enough for me to...
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    So I have this i7 930 and have no clue

    I purchased an i7 930 from my local microcenter while they are on sale for $200... I want a new system bad as I was not smart enough to get a quad the last build (E8500 @ 3.6) The game console ports are killing me as they eat up CPU power.. GTA 4 sucks for me. I cant afford to lay down a...
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    Looking for advice on good small LED flashlight

    I want a very bright, small and durable LED flashlight.. and am willing to spend more than a few bucks for it (but under $100) I am new to the world of high end flashlights so I thought I had better ask for advice before I take the plunge. So far I like this one...
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    So am I gonna get banned from fleabay?

    Was a hot topic until I asked the guy if his undies are too tight. Screw em, if I lose my ebay account then so be it.... if only I had said what I wanted to say it would have been worth it.... ummmm wait.. will I get banned from here for posting fleabay? Ugggg sometimes I hate the...
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    ATI 4850x2 2 gig memory with Windows XP??

    With XP's memory limit what would happen if I installed a 2x 2 gig memory card with XP?
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    Building for 4 Ghz with a Q9550 on air?

    I was wondering if building a system around a Q9550 with the more expensive ram and motherboard is an reliably achievable goal.. or is the 4 ghz mark still pushing my luck?? Should I just buy the chip from newegg or search locally for one with an E0 stepping?? Also what motherboard and ram...
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    Dead Ram Slot on Abit IP35-E?

    I built this PC about 6 months ago and all has been fine. General specs are Abit IP35-E Mobo E8400 @ 9 x 400 FSB 3.6 Ghz Corsair HX620 PS 4 x 2 Gig G-Skill PC 8000 (Running 1:1 ram divider for 800 Mhz) This morning I started getting blue screens of death... so I investigated and found...
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    New 28" Monitor

    Just picked up a new monitor today, a 28" Hannspree from Best Buy and I am very pleased with it. The resolution of this monitor is 1920 x 1200 My current video card is a 3870 and now does not play smoothly in games. So far I have tried The Witcher and Crysis. I am wondering if a 4870...
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    How are my voltages and such?

    I haven't overclocked anything since CPU's hit the 1 Ghz mark because I didn't feel I needed to for a while. I was more into running 2 CPU's which is standard now. I done a lot of research before buying anything and I am very pleased with the outcome, I just hope I am not overdoing any voltages...
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    Can I put a HD 3870 X2 in a PCI-E (non 2.0) slot?

    Topic says it all. I am building a budget OC system and I have my eye on the abit P35-E. It only has 1 PCI-1 x 16 slot, but if I can use this card thats not a biggie. Thanks Rich
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    Pimp My Hardhat

    Okay you guys will think I am nuts.. but so are a lot of off topic posts.. I have had the idea for the last couple of years to coustom paint a killer hard hat. Yes I know that hard hats can be bought with coustom designs.. but they suck. The design is nothing more than a plastic cover that...
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    Any plumbers here? I need advice on getting a pressure bladder

    Okay so I find myself in need of a pressure bladder. I currently own one that is for 3 to 6 inch sewers and I LOVE this thing. Now I need one for work for a 8 inch drain.. thats only one step up in size. I paid about $26 for my 3 to 6 inch.. but the 8 inch one is $173.75. Thats just nuts...
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    Pickup truck drivers, how much weight do you use in the back for driving in snow?

    Hiya, I just got a small pickup a couple of months ago, 97 Ford Ranger 4 Cyl stick shift and I was wondering how much weight I should use in the bed for snow traction? I am currently using 500 Lbs in sand bags and I think that may be a tad to much.. but without it this thing slides all...
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    LCD Monitor for gaming

    Hiya, I want a 19" LCD for gaming. I also want to choose one from Best Buy because my daughter works there and I can use her discount. It really sucks that they dont carry Viewsonic as I had my heart set on one. Anybody care to look at what they offer and give me some...
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    I need a sound card that works

    Hiya, I have been having sound card problems. It started with my Sound Blaster Live. GTA San Andreas did not like the card and sound was terrible. I spoke with Rockstar support who told me the sound card is at fault. I picked up a Best Buy cheapie card.. I dont remember the brand...
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    I have a $30 coupon for buy.com that I must use soon

    Hiya, Okay I have never had an LCD monitor but they have one they claim is good for gaming for todays special here. The only problem is I would like a 19 inch. My coupon expires in a couple of days, and I dont wanna waste it... must buy something. Peace Rich
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    Slim Line Vibrator, At Amazon for .69 cents

    My first hot deal post Enjoy
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    Kegerator newbie needs cleaning advice

    Hiya, I have the Frigidaire kegerator and have a few questions. I have had it about 4 months now and on my 3rd keg. I drew a glass of beer a couple of days ago and got a peice of fungus in my glass so I am pretty sure its time to clean this thing. I am pretty sure the fungus...
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    Dammit, an online purchase gone bad

    Dammit.. Okay... so there was this early 80's song by a bar band I wanted. I could only find it at one place. This is the CD I received my order today and the CD case contains no CD. I have a bad feeling that the store will not beleive me. The only good thing is that I paid...
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    Any others here that never hang out with freinds?

    Okay... Its late and I am bored.. so I come to Anandtech off topic for wisdom and entertainment on such a night. I am Male and 41 and never hang out with freinds... ever. I havent done so in about 15 years. I dont even have freinds to be honest, although I consider some of my...
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    Someone please explain to me the difference between

    I am looking for some headphones for my portable MP3 player.. From what I have read so far the SENNHEISER PX 100 is the way to go. There is another model that the reviews say sound and perform identical exept they are a closed model. SENNHEISER PX 200 From what I gather the only...
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    Someone PLEASE help me find this song

    Circular Impression by The Extras I would like an MP3 but am willing to buy it in CD or any format I can find. ( no LPs ) If you belong to a music service such as Napster or something will you please see if they have it? This was on an old cassette tape of mine that I recorded from a...
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    Please help me choose a video card

    Okay my needs are the best video card I can get for $250 or less. My System specs are 2.4 Ghz P4 with 1 gig ram. AGP slot ( no PCI express ) Current video card is ATI 9500 Pro I dont care for ATI products but at the time it was the best I could get without spending a ton of cash. I...
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    I just called the cops

    We have a hanidcapped parking space in front of my house... AND we live on a corner lot. A Car pulled up right against the bumper of my car ( my wifes ) and she was unable to get out of her parking spot. The car was also blocking the corner intersection. The cop refused to give the car a...
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    My kitty has died

    Okay, yeah I came home from work a couple of weeks ago and found our half grown kitten laying in the road as road kill. ( I posted about this at the time ) I was really bummed because this was my youngest daughters cat... her 11th birthday was only 2 days away. Her and the cat was really...
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    Terrorist predictions?

    I often wonder what they will do next... and what will happen to the economy when they do. What if terrorist manage to attack a major city such as most of its population dies? Would the lack of these people and the jobs they did hurt the economy? Or would it boost the economy by adding jobs...
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    Nevermind... reset the BIOS and it works

    Okay.. Operating System Win XP Pro Mobo Asus P4G8X Deluxe, not overclocked. 1 Gig Crucial PC 2700 ( 2 512 Sticks ) Video ATI... I *Think* its a 9500 pro... I havent thought about my video card in a while. Power Supply is Antec 400W ( came with the Antec server case ) Last night while surfing...
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    Anyone wanna help me with my residential steam boiler? Please??

    Hiya.. I have a steam boiler made by Utica Boilers, its about 5 years old. A couple weeks ago I changed the gas valve and it was working good for a few days. Now... it only starts when I reset it by turning the power on and off... then it will reach full pressure ( 15 PSI ) and it will not...
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    How to De-Certify Current Union and bring in a new one??

    Serious question for those that may know. This is very rare in the world of unions. My current workplace has a union... AFSCME councel 25 located in Detroit Mi. Although my local is pretty cool ( local 207 ) and semi stong.. it doesnt mean jack because our local councel is firmly in bed with...
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    Atkins Diet Information

    Due to the large increase in popularity of the Adkins diet I would like to post a Link for a good website for information. This is the best I have found... and no I do not own it and I am not a mod there. Those of you ( some come to mind ) with an attitude that Atkins is bad..... please post...
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    What kind of cat was this?

    Okay, one of those really bad days here. Last night when I was coming home from work I found my daughters cat laying in the road dead. Yeah I know we have all been there at one time.. but this cat was a bit different from most. Ya see.. my daughter will be 11 tomorrow and she handled the cat as...
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    Car not started in 3 years, engine seized??

    I am looking for a fuel efficient work vehicle. A Co-worker has a 4 cylinder Feiro that has sat for 3 years without being started. Should I take a chance on this car? He wants $300 for it. Engine rebuild only has about 2k miles on it. After it was rebuilt he was having problems with the...
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    I think I have strange tastes in women

    I am a happily married man.... but I am still male so I like to look. Ya know.. I dont like the barbie types or supermodel types ( although I think Anna K is a hottie ) For the most part I like women with thier own character. I am not a chubby chaser.. yet some women I think are hot are...
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    Kundalini

    Just wondering if anyone here at ATOT knows what this is? I have been in the first stages for years now, I think my impure lifestyle holds it back. Before anyone flames me.. this is not a religion... just a spiritual happening. Peace Rich