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    Is there a way to make my headphones wireless?

    I have a really nice pair of shures and I want to be able use them wirelessly with my computer. Is there anywhere I can buy some sort of receiver to hook up to my computer for wireless audio?
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    HAF 912 Models

    Has anyone found a comprehensive list that details the differences between the haf 912, 912 plus and 912 advanced? Google hasn't been that much of a help.
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    Best media software?

    While I've always been a fan of itunes and media center (I'm sure that made some people reading this faint) I've recently had a large addition of avis and a couple other formats added to my library. As a result I can't use just itunes and I don't really care for the format of media center audio...
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    Thoughts on Dell U2410 + PS3/Wii? DisplayPort/HDMI Question

    What with a $100 off, I might take the dive and finally get a U2410. The only question I have is what the quality of a PS3 and a wii on it would be like. Any thoughts? Also curious, which would be the better output for my 5850: displayport or hdmi?
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    DDC Hum a little loud

    Got a new DDC 3.25 running and its a little loud. Any ideas how to lessen the noise? Its currently Velcroed down. Id prefer not to have to drain the entire system to fix it (aka replace the top). Its just kind of annoying given the rest of the system is virtually passive.
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    No VGA detected, high pitched whine from PSU

    New build, everything was working perfectly fine. Then there was a small leak of coolant (Dangerden MC 5 or whatever) and now it isn't posting. The coolant is non conductive (so it says). So the leak caused some of the coolant to get in the power in plug for the video card and possibly the main...
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    Memory Issue?

    So heres the story: New build. MATX with watercooling. Required a lot of modding etc to get it working but i finally did about a month and a half ago. The issue though was my pump was too big so as a result I decided to get a new pump and a new videocard with a water block. So low and behold...
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    Smoke from mobo

    so I made the dumb ass mistake of plugging my atx 12v connector into a pci port in my psu which caused a spark and some smoke. After switching out the psu the computer gets power and will turn on but won't post. When unplugging the 12v connector, it does the same thing. Is my mobo gone or is...
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    New Build Won't Post or Beep

    Just made a new mATX build and it won't post and doesn't beep. It does power on though. Thats important. It powers on and then it whirs and thats about it.
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    Which processor for low profile gaming pc?

    Quick question - Building a mATX computer, looking to pick a processor and I'm stuck between: i5 650 - $140 i7 860 - $200 I also have the option to get a 661 for 200 but that seems a bit steep considering the 650 performs at pretty much the same level Frankly I'm leaning towards...
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    Dell 2410 vs. 2709

    I'm in the process of upgrading my monitor and was looking at the dell lineup. What I'll be plugging into it: -Computer (DVI or maybe DisplayPort soon) -PS3 (HDMI) -Wii? (Composite) The PS3 is the biggest factor for me really because I know PC gaming will look fine on any upper level...
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    ipod first gen vs. current

    I have an first gen 32 gb ipod and its maxed out in terms of storage and I was considering getting a 64 gb ipod. The only situation where I would actually upgrade is if the new generation actually feels faster, better, etc. Does anyone know a good answer (i know its pretty subjective.)
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    Virtual Desktop + Solaris questions

    Just got a new internship and they're looking to make me into a handy Unix user so I was looking to install Solaris on my computer (an AMD Laptop running XP) and I was wondering what would be the best virtual desktop to use to install Solaris on. Would Virtualbox be the best bet?
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    Terrible Signal with Wireless N

    Have both a linksys dual link router and an adapter. When I am connected (I'm about 50 feet away) i get around 13.5 - 54 Mbps with poor signal strength. Sometimes the network shows up but won't let me connect. The problem is on both the 2.4 ghz and the 5 ghz networks. Not really sure where to...
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    Weird residue inside cooling tubing

    Long story short, I used distilled water in my water cooling system then later switched to coolant. I just drained my system for travel and saw that there is a residue building up in the tubing but not in the blocks. Any ideas on what it is and if I should be worried?
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    Audio issues on an ASUS board

    So heres the deal: New build. Everyone is happy. Everything running fine. I updated my wireless card driver and rebooted, when I did my audio was gone (on board). So I think "meh whatever, I'll reinstall the audio driver" So I do. Nothing. Then I look and see that there is no light coming...
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    Overdrive Displaying memory frequency oddly

    Overdrive is displaying my memory which should be 1066 Mhz at 466 Mhz. I'm not quite sure if I can trust it but I poked around in my bios but found nothing (which was odd and upsetting :P). Since I built the rig, overdrive never displayed it at 1066 Here's my rig: ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe...
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    HAF Side fan issue

    I'm having an issue taking off the side fan and top fan on my new HAF case. I've gone through about 10 different allen wrenches all within 1/4 of an inch and nothing matches up with those fans. What worked for everyone else? I think tomorrow I'll hit up the local hardware store and hope they...
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    Fan Controller

    I'm looking for a fan controller to buy and I was wondering if there was such thing as the perfect fan controller. I'm looking into the NZXT Sentry but I'm not certain thats the best (money is not an issue) http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811992004 Ideas?
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    HAF with Fillport

    Does anyone have a picture of a HAF with the fillport hole going into a reservoir? Thanks : )
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    Display driver has failed and recovered

    When Playing Far Cry 2 I get that message after the game randomly quits. I haven't started another game yet. Any ideas?
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    RAM Timings listed oddly in CPU Z

    My DRAM timings are listed at 460 mhz yet the 2 sticks I have in are listed at 1066 (AM2+ Board) Is there something I'm missing or is my RAM grossly under performing?
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    Best Buy's false Diagnostic

    So I brought in my computer with this issue: got to the windows loading screen, froze, then restarted itself. That was the issue. After I replaced the ram I retried and got the same issue. So, figuring it was something bigger that would be nearly impossible for me to test without buying a lot of...
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    Random restarts in some games but not others

    So heres the deal. My computer has been chugging along for awhile now (about 3 years when I first built it). Its taken awhile to achieve relative stability but I still have problems playing some games. My main problems are Bioshock and Far Cry 2. Now heres the issue. It ruins Fallout 3...
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    BSoD followed by

    Has anyone ever seen this error before? I can't start up my OS (Media Center 05) anymore. Help please! \windows\system32\config\system Thanks
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    New LCD

    Does anyone have any advice for which monitor to get? I want a nice 24" monitor and all the books say go to Dell. Is that the best route or is there something out that's better than Dell? Is Dell coming out with a new version of the current monitor? I wish i knew more about all this stuff so...
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    Windows Media Center 2005

    I continually get a BSoD saying i ran out of "Kernal Memory" whenever I have too many programs running or when i try to download something from iTunes. I have also now hit a problem where the computer won't start up and it just displays the message that it cannot find a start up file. This...
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    Upgrading Advice

    Hey.... Currently I have a 7900 GT and I was getting ready to upgrade and was having some difficulties choosing. First of all, I just bought a new dell 24" monitor running at 1900x1200 and wanted something that'll handle decent gaming on it. Originally I thought I'd just lower the resolution...