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    How can I use/connect my case's USB 3.0 with a MB that has only 2 I/O USB ports?

    I am building a mid-priced build for a friend for her wedding. First, I got a good deal on a MB with two USB 3.0 rear I/O ports. I wasn't planning to get a case with USB 3.0 ports on it, but then decided to get her a white Phantom 410. Now I need a way to connect the rear I/O USB 3.0 ports to...
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    Total lap-top noob needs guidance for first purchase

    While, quite comfortable with all things desk-top, I know absolutely nothing about laptops (or whatever they are called these days). I need something that is light in weight, has a good battery life (is 6-8 hours possible?? i don't even know), and is fairly inexpensive. I don't intend to game...
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    Need advice on doing a Data recovery on a laptop HD

    My friend swore to me she backed up her data on her laptop before I ran System Recovery last night to reinstall her XP to its original state. Today, she called me in tears because her Backup didn't save all the pictures from the past 8-weeks of her new-born baby, nor her honeymoon... sigh...
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    Sound card recommendations: I need a new one.

    I am on my second Razer barracuda sound card and neither it nor the first one ever worked properly and it is currently suffering from three separate sporadic/intermittent malfunctioning errors, which degrade the sound or make it not work at all. I need a card with optical out so that I can...
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    Faulty RAM slot on an Abit IP35 Pro

    First Firefox started crashing over and over. Finally, I ran Orthos, heavy on the RAM, and determined I had a RAM problem; it would error out after a few seconds. After some trial and error I narrowed the problem down to one of the RAM slots. However, if I pulled the Dimm from the slot, place...
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    How can i tell what add-on(s) are crashing my Firefox

    Firefox crashes on me every 5-10 minutes on average. Sometimes it might go a half hour, but sometimes it will crash three times in 30 seconds. I have 23 add-ons installed, half of which are just tool bar buttons, stuff like firebug, clear cache, and stuff like that. I have probably another 20...
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    Can anyone recommend a Good Webdesign Message Board?

    When I was learning about computers I came to Anandtech and lurked for a whole year, reading the boards daily, before writing my first post. Similarly, I am now teaching myself Web Design, and am wondering what would be the best web site(s) to go to, to read and ask questions about XHTML, CSS...
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    Best message board for Web Development?

    When I was learning about computers I came to Anandtech and lurked for a whole year, reading the boards daily, before writing my first post. Similarly, I am teaching myself Web Design, and am wondering what would be the best web site(s) to go to, to read and ask questions about XHTML, CSS, Java...
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    What would a mousless, keyboardless FPS look like, I wonder...

    http://videogames.yahoo.com/ev...ck/playback-63/1334841 Bill Gates says this is coming and will begin in a little more than a year. I wonder what a First Person Shooter would be like? Would you point with your finger? I wonder...
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    Software for taking clips from .AVI files?

    All I want to do is open some .AVI files and clip a segment out of the middle of the video. Then I will want to attach the clips together. What is a fairly simple to use, efficient piece of software to do this with?
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    42" Aquos VS 42" Westinghouse

    Has anyone compared these two monitors, or tried the 42" Aquos on their computer? I have a 37" Westy, and I am sure the 42" would be comparable. I have heard the Aquos has better blacks, but I don't know what other unforeseen problems it might possibly have when hooked up to a computer. I...
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    Is here an Equilizer I can run on W7 at the OS level

    In other words, I want an equalizer that I can set from Windows, that will affect all sound from my computer including webpages, VLC, WMP etc, before the sound gets to WMP and VLC. I have one that comes with my sound card, but I would like to try an independent program for comparison. Does...
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    Looking for a music Recommendation

    I am cleaning today, and I already listened to both the Prodigy: "Fat of the Land" and Infected Mushroom: "Vicious Delicious" CD's. I am looking for something else that would be very similar to these with an Electronica/Trance/Rock sound that is as good as these two are (imho). I don't know...
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    *Updated*: New Bioshock 2 Trailer... & Article

    http://www.gametrailers.com/player/47807.html?type=flv Looks like it recaptures all the charm of the first one, if you were into that sorta thing. *Edit 4/23/09: The video now has developer voice over and some new footage. The article provides storyline and gameplay details...
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    Gears of War: This is a tough game

    One of my biggest complaints about the newer shooters is that they are too easy even on the hardest settings. In FEAR 2 I never used the time slow feature, in Crysis I never use the cloak feature. I can't figure out why they don't include an option that makes the game a little challenging...
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    Has anyone tried switching from a 37" Westy to a 40" or 42" for their monitor?

    Like many of you I have been enjoying the Glory that is the 37" Westy for the last 1 1/2 years. Sometimes I think I could go bigger, as long as I could retain the very sharp clarity/definition that the 37" provides even with small text. I know that Westinghouse makes a 42" 1080p monitor...
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    Poll: Nod32 or Kaspersky

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    Best fan controller for an Antec 900?

    I read the reviews at Newegg and none of them get very high scores. Has anyone put any thought into this and come up with a decision on the best fan controller for this case. I only mention the particular case because of the number of fans it has, but I don't really know if that matters.
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    Final Scene in Fear 2

    I played the last scene twice trying to hear what the baby said when she puts your hand on her pregnant belly. Did it say "Mommy"? What was the meaning behind the ending? I know you (the character) improves your psychokinetic powers in the chair/chamber, but what was up with the baby and...
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    Tonight's episode of Flashpoint (3-06-09)

    It is on at the same time as Dollhouse, but definitely worth checking out. It is about a squad of SWAT that specializes in the use of psychology to diffuse hostage negotiation situations.
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    Best online bookmarking manager?

    I need to be able to access my bookmarks from any computer. The bookmarks are private; it is just my personal bookmarks and not intended for social networking. I read about Furl, but I dunno... looking for a qualified recommendation. What is the best option. Thanks.
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    The GT 212 and the next best single card solution

    I am trying to figure out when the next 'best single card solution' - after the GTX 285 - will hit the market. I was going to wait until Q2 to buy a GT 212, but everyone is saying it is canceled. The question I have is, since the rumor is tied back to only one source (The Inquirier), and...
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    Best way to skill up in HTML/CSS from home?

    Can anyone recomend a site, program, course or bittorrent file that I can access. I want to take my self-taught (library books and websites) HTML/CSS to the next level. I have learned lots of basics but I want to go to the next level without having to take a class (I don't have the...
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    Sold a GPU on EBay

    (I don't know where to ask this question, and this is the community that I trust the most, but if there is a better forum please direct me.) I just sold a Video Card on Ebay. I went to send an invoice and I see that the buyer is in the Dominican Republic and has no buyer or seller rating...
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    Windows 7: Two Questions

    1) Now that the quick launch menu and the task bar have been combined, is there any way to tell, 'at a glance' which programs are open and which are closed? half the time I don't remember what I have running and I have to click through every program Icon to find out. 2) Anyone know of an...
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    Did Kucinich vote for the Stimulus package?

    I read 11 democrats voted against it, I am curious if he was one of them.
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    Anyone know where I can find a Pre-order copy of EQ2: The Shadow Odyssey with the Dire Bear Mount?

    I was still able to find it on Ebay a couple weeks ago, but they are gone now.
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    My sealed XFX GTX 260 c216 Black Edition

    I have an XFX 260 c216 Black Edition in a sealed box. I could probably net around $270.00 for it on Ebay. Given current, and upcomming, card releases should I sell this and buy something else (either now or in the near future) or just use it. In the new AT GTX 285 review, they use the old...
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    Windows 7 and Unsigned Drivers

    I searched around the forum and didn't see this anywhere, which I find surprising, so forgive me if it has been covered in another post that I can't find. Anyway, what is the situation with Windows 7 and Unsigned Drivers? I use both Vista 32 and 64, and with Vista 64 it is annoying to have...
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    How long to leave modem unplugged to get a new IP address?

    I'm not sure what forum to put this in, but this is probably close. My internet has been out all day and the Tech guy at Cox said that it was a block of IP addresses that were down. I asked him if I unplug my modem for a while, could it acquire a new IP address outside of the affected block...
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    NEW GPUS's on EBay tested to make sure they work???

    What is the deal with GPU's on EBay that are listed as 'New' with 'full manufacturer's warranty', but with the added caveat that the item has been opened and tested to make sure it works? I have seen this on a number of listings lately. It sounds fishy that they would open a new item before...
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    RAM voltage issues

    So the power cord came out of the surge protector and 3 of my 4 sticks of RAM fried. While I wait for the RMA, I have a one 1GB stick of Crucial Ballistix Tracer rated at 2.2 volts. Having only 1GB of RAM makes it hard to do anything but surf the net, so I got 2GB stick of this PNY RAM to use...
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    What would void my Ram warranty?

    From crucial's Website: Hypothetically would the following void my RAM warranty: A) The power goes out, and the RAM don't work afterwards. B) The plug accidentally gets pulled from the surge protector while the computer is running, the RAM don't work afterwards. Would A & B void the...
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    repost n/m

    Whoops, just realized this is a repost of something I missed here.
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    Led Zeppelin tour next year

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    True Blood

    Is this new vampire show on HBO worth watching?
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    VLC Media Player

    When I play a ripped Divx file on VLC the image is pixelated, whereas when I play it in WMP the rough edges seem smoothed out or blended together. The best way I can describe it is that is looks similar to the difference between anti aliasing in a game vs no anti aliasing. I prefer to use VLC...
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    I just finished Half Life 2

    So I got the Orange Box, and HL2 was awesome. The thing is, I don't feel like I really understood any of the back-story. For example, I don't really know what planet I was on or why I was there, nor what all those alien creatures were. I totally plan to play Episodes 1 and 2, but should I go...
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    Burning Man

    Burning Man I have wanted to go to this for a few years now, but for one reason or another I can never seem to swing it, and this year is no different. It makes me sad. Anyone going? Anyone have stories from past years?
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    TV Ratings (Nielson?)

    Is there a website that shows the ratings for all tv shows, including all the cable shows. I can only find the top cable shows listed. Say, for example, I want to compare the ratings of the Colbert Report to the Daily Show. I can't locate this info anywhere because neither show ranks high...