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    question about new build with z97

    I have not built a computer in a while and have some questions about the built in video on the Asus Z97 pro motherboard. I understand that the video connectors that are integrated with the motherboard will work with the Intel CPU that I put in. I am using an i7 4790k just for reference. If I...
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    random blue screen problem

    Recently, I've been getting random blue screens that can happen as often as 2 times in an hour. I have not changed anything hardware-wise recently. The blue screen usually says system_service_exception and writes a memory dump. I am really stumped as to why this could be happening. Is there...
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    random blue screen problem

    sorry double post. please close
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    anyone here with surface mount soldering experience?

    So I've been ask to build amplifiers using surface mount soldering techniques. This is also my first time doing any surface mount work. I think I have gotten the hang of it and can pretty much solder everything pretty quickly. The only problem for me right now is soldering the amplifier on the...
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    want to access tv tuner at home desktop on the laptop at school

    i have a internal hauppauge tv tuner at my home desktop. is there any software that will allow me to remotely use the tv tuner in the desktop so i can use my laptop to watch tv at school? both computers are windows 7. i want something like what the slingbox can do if possible. thanks
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    good 2.5 inch hdd enclosure that doesn't require ext. power

    are there any 2.5 inch hdd enclosures that are high quality and doesn't require separate power? i also don't want the models that require two USB ports; one for data and one for power. what are your recommendations? i would prefer as cheap as possible. i want to try to get it for less then $30
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    really frustrated with UPS

    I recently bought a lenovo laptop. It shipped out on the 19th and I still haven't received it. What's worse is that UPS tracking hasn't showed any updates since the 20th, as "import scan". Yesterday I called, they said that it just cleared customs but tracking still doesn't change. My question...
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    heat shield insulation torn off?

    A few days ago i was looking under my car, i saw some kind of silver paper torn off with foam inside. I was told that it could be the insulation at the bottom of the car. I this something that should be repair immediately or can it wait? How much would a typical dealer charge for this repair...
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    need to learn some programming languages

    I am currently a second year undergrad majoring in electrical engineering. I want to find some internships that i can go to during the summer but a lot of them require programming knowledge. the only language that i know is Java and i learned that in high school and haven't used it in college so...
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    screw never tightens in antec 900

    one of the screws that screws in the pci-e slots does not go tight for some reason. i can still screw it in and unscrew it but whenever i screw it in, the screw just keeps spinning. it is not the screw either because i have used that screw in other holes. so i guess it is the hole. does anyone...
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    video cutting out on ps3 intermittently

    i have had my ps3 for a few weeks now and lately i have noticed that the tv's video signal seems to cut out while the audio is still there. the ps3 doesn't seem to be locking out. this problem happens randomly and doesn't happen everytime i play it. i've heard it has someting to do with hdcp but...
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    question about upgrading to windows 7

    hi i don't know if this has been posted but if i buy an upgrade version of windows 7, will upgrading to windows 7 require an existing instal (which requires me to do the double install like in vistal or is all i need a previous version windows disc ( like the xp upgrade method)? i have also seen...
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    connect ps3 with vga possible?

    is it possible to connect the ps3 to my computer LCD with vga? i can't seem to find the cable anywhere. is anybody using this setup? i would think that i need a vga cable that also has separate red and white cable for audio
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    windows 7 build 7100 computer wakes up a few seconds after putting to sleep

    i am currently trying out windows 7 RC1 on my system with 4 gigs of ram, e7400, p5q-e motherboard. for some reason, the computer wakes up a few seconds after i put it to sleep. any idea where i should check for settings. i know it might be wake on lan but i am not sure where to check for that...
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    weird problem with my desktop

    today i installed windows 7 and everything was going pretty well. i left the computer running and when i came back i saw the monitor off, the computer still running and the hdd led constantly on. i thought it was in standby or something but nothing could wake it up. i forced it to turn off with...
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    thinking about ordering fios

    i am thinking about ordering verizon fios. i've heard that they usually provide you with a router/modem combo. i just bought a new router and can those of you who use their own router for fios, how to set the router up? i've heard that the setups can differ depending if i order fios tv too. can...
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    trying to decide between the dlink dir-655 and the dir-825

    i am thinking of getting one of the routers that is listed on the title. my network contains 2 wired connections, one N laptop and a few G devices. is it true that if i get a single band router and use it in mix N and G mode, the N devices will drop to G speeds? in this case, the 825 is better...
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    annoying problem in word

    so i was using word 2007 today to type up a paper and i notice that words do not capitalize by itself anymore. only "I" will capitalize but other words will not automatically capitalize. i restarted the program and the computer but the problem still occurs. anyone know
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    want a cheap digital picture frame

    i posted this in gadgets and gear but nobody has responded so i figure that this would be a better place to put it since it relates to digital cameras. i need a cheap digital frame that's under $50. it doesn't have to be the best, but i would like to have the best quality one under 50
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    need recommendation for a good and cheap digital frame

    i am thinking of buying a digital picture frame. a basic one is ok. anybody have any recommendations under $50?
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    need to buy non-english operating system

    i am building a system for a friend that lives in Taiwan. i am trying to find a place that sells operating system in traditional chinese. is there any where online that i can buy vista in chinese? i am aware that there are language packs that can be installed to show everything in chinese, but...
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    have problems with firefox and facebook

    i am having a problem relating to firefox and facebook. whenever i try to change my facebook status, firefox will freeze for a long time and sometimes will just remain frozen. after i restart firefox, the status is still not changed. i also have ietab installed and when i switch to internet...
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    weird problem in the recent programs list in start menu

    i have been noticing this lately. when i click on Microsoft word on the recent program list, the start menu just closes and nothing happens. i have noticed this with most microsoft office programs. also noticed this on adobe acrobat reader. one observation that i have made is that the programs...
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    question about dorm networking

    in my dorm there is an ethernet cable that i can connect to in my dorm to get internet. the dorms do not have wireless. what would i need to be able to have wireless access in my whole dorm building, or at least part of it? would i need a wireless access point or router? how is it setup?
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    how to transfer outlook 2007 calander to another computer

    i just got a laptop and ist here any way to export the calendar out of the desktop and transfer it to the laptop with outlook 2007? all i could find on google was how to transfer to a mac computer
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    thinking about buyin a m1330 from dell

    is this laptop reliable? i have been reading the laptopforums and many people are having problems. for people who have this laptop did you ever have to get the laptop serviced for any problems? i really like this laptop and really want to buy it. what are good alternatives to m1330 that have a...
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    question for those who have the coolermaster 690

    i may be buying this case soon and i just want to know if the front panel audio is grouped into one connector or are they separated into 1 pin individual connectors.
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    strange problem with case usb ports and external hard drives

    i have an old antec p160 case. this is a very confusing problem so i will try to describe it the best that i can. the external drive is a drive that i assembled myself with a hard drive and enclosure. when i connect this external hard drive and transfer files, i will hear the hardware disconnect...
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    weird problem on some adobe cs3 programs

    some of the programs that i use like soundbooth and encore are causing a weird problem. for some reason once i start it up the windows vista fading and minimizing transitions go away. anybody know what's going on?
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    shut downs not automatic anymore

    usually when i had firefox 2 when i press my power button for it to shut down it usually just closes firefox by itself and when i start firefox again next time it would just resume with my pages and tabs. but after getting firefox 3, if i shut down the computer it will also tell me to close...
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    trying to clean video card

    I have a 8800gts g92 version and i am trying to clean the heatsink on it. I am trying to do this without having to take the whole heatsink off the GPU. is there any way that i can just take the black cover off and just clean the heatsink. just using compressed air with a tube in the small holes...
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    about to transfer data to new drive

    i have a 160gb drive that is about to get full so i got another 320gb drive. i want to completely migrate to the bigger drive. would the best way to do this be to just use the software that comes with the drive or download the utility off the manufacture's website?
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    need recommendation of a good chipset fan

    i have a msi k8n neo4 platinum with a nforce 4 chipset. lately the chipset fan has been making buzzing noises when i start up the computer but goes away eventually once i boot the computer.i am thinking about replacing this fan but don't want to spend too much since this is already an outdated...
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    resolution problem with DMC 4

    Initially when i was playing the game for the first time i was able to increase the resolution to 1680x1050. but after i ran a performance test, the resolution could not go above 1280x1024. do you guys know what's wrong. i have a 8800gts g92.
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    in need of an adpater

    i want to get something that will convert the 3 pin fan header or the molex connector of a case fan to a regular outlet. does this adapter even exist. if anyone knows anything about this please give me a link
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    computer freezing after disconnecting wireless dongle

    i don't think this goes under the network section because it doesn't really have anything to do with networking. for some reason when i unplug the netgear wg111v2 wireless dongle, my computer will freeze and i can't do anything besides moving my mouse. what could be causing this. i tried this...
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    need quick acrobat help

    i have a one page pdf document. i want to save paper so i want to print 4 copies of this document on one page. how should i do it. i know how to do this if the document has multiple pages but not if it's single page
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    weird problem with word 2007

    this is a small problem but it has been bothering me. normally if you open a new word document it says document1 for the title. but for some reason when i open a new document it starts on document3 instead. what is causing this nevermind fixed it. i just deleted the normal.dot files and let...
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    best spyware removing software?

    i am just wondering if there are better ones out there now. i usually just use spybot search and destroy or adaware. which one is the better out of those two. is there anything better now that's free?
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    rainbow six vegas 2 save location

    i am trying to backup my gamesaves and i can not find the save location of rainbow six vegas 2. i've tried googleing but could only find instructions for xp. does anyone know where it is