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    Computer restarts every time I boot up and POST, resets FSB

    I have a e7200 that was OC'd to 3.0ghz, running fine for about a year. Just starting a few days ago every time my computer boots it up it restarts after POST, and the FSB etc gets reset to "safe" settings (stock 266mhz FSB), and then boots normally. When I go into the BIOS CPU settings it pop...
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    Any recommendations for a new luxuryish Coupe?

    Was looking at an A5 previously but Audi's lease deals blow considering the cost of their vehicles so back to the drawing board. Anyone here have a C250 Coupe that would like to share their experiences? Would rather not go 3 series (they're everywhere here in Socal).
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    Audi A5, buy or lease?

    Love the way it looks.. but not really sure which is the better choice. From my experience Audi's lease terms on the A5 don't seem that attractive and it seems to hold its resale value pretty well. Does this generally mean that if I have the cash then it's a better idea to buy? Just for...
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    Best method to sync calendar with an iphone 4s?

    Does anyone have experience using icloud vs an exchange server and syncing calendars on the Iphone 4s? My work has an exchange server but I'm curious as to which method is preferred by everyone. Thanks
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    What to do with my disposable income in this current economy/market?

    I contribute the maximum 5k a year to my Roth IRA right now (I'm in my mid 20's) but still have around 50k of disposable income saved up that's just sitting around. I've looked into CD's but the rates are pretty abysmal (~1.2 percent/yr is the best I've found) so I see that as an absolute last...
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    Mario Galaxy 2: 5/23/10

    http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/supermariogalaxy2 Anyone else super-hyped? I thought the original was one of the most delightful games I have ever played. Who would think there could be so much fun to be had in a game with so few controls and little to no story to speak of. A...
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    i miss you mj

    he was my childhood idol and even though in my eyes he was kinda dead a long time ago i cant help but still feel sad :( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NENqnR9UAM what a great performer Miss him in the existing MJ thread. Sr Moderator allisolm
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    Building a good gaming rig

    Basically I have been a dirt poor college student for a while and just graduated with a full time job... so basically living single I have more money than I know what to do with and would really like to get a decent computer for once :) I am really out of the hardware loop, however. How much...
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    Is this a good time to invest in TakeTwo?

    I don't really have much experience in the stock market but the release of GTA4 seems like TakeTwo Interactive (TTWO) is going to be making BANK on this game. Would this be a pretty darn good time to invest in the company? I know there's still a takeover bid from EA that jumped the stocks...
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    forwarded ports but still they dont seem "open"

    I forwarded my ports correctly in order to host warcraft3 battle.net games but for some reason people don't join as fast or as well as they do on my roomates computer who also has ports forwarded. My windows firewall is off. COuld there be some other setting on my computer that's keeping parts...
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    Should I spring for an UberPSU or just a cheapo one for now?

    Basically I want to buy a PSU and not have to buy one again for the next long haul (5 years?). From what I understand quality PSU's are of the utmost importance in the computer since the quality of PSU's with similar spec's varies way more than that of other computer components. Right now...
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    Good software to rip my nano with?

    Any input would be much appreciated! THanks!
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    Anyone out there a mathematics/economics/actuarial major?

    Just curious if anyone else is in or was related to this major and what kind of jobs or internships they ended up looking for. My relatively low GPA (3.0) keeps me from applying to the big firms so I'm basically stuck with trying to find some other small firms, I'm just not quite sure what kind...
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    How to copy OS from old HD to new HD?

    Any other suggestions? I used MaxBlast 4 in windows mode but windows doesnt boot when I try that so I'm guessing I need to run it in DOS mode but it just gives me "invalid response" errors and etc so I'm looking for alternatives.
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    If my mobo only supports Sata/150 will i be able to use sata/300 drives?

    JUst curious if anyone has the answer to this, and if my PSU is older and doesnt have the SATA connector do most boxed drives come with the converter thing or do I need to buy that too?
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    Buying a HD online with little/no warranty left

    Haven't had a HD go totally bad on me ever, usually just bad sectors after a couple years but wondering if anyone else had any input on how useful the 5 year manufacturer warantees are nowadays. Considering buying a 250gb maxline plus sata hd for 60$ from a rl friend, its unopened but theres...
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    keep getting HD errors but tests say the HD is fine

    I recently got a 120gb hand-me-down HD from a friend and it worked perfectly for about a few weeks then recently one day I came home after I left some torrents going and I noticed the HD was gone in My Computer.... Well so I restarted only to find the HD is there and I can open some folders but...
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    my Ice cream is wayyy too cold when in my freezer

    I'm afraid of lowering the overall freezer temp because the rest of my food is fine but my ice cream just becomes frozen chunks that is not creamy and really hard to scoop out :( What to dooooo
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    BRENT = CHARLTON = BRENT

    NT
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    where can i find those sappy text love stories?

    any ideas/links? I dont even know where to begin looking :P
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    Funny tricks to play on someones computer??

    I need to play some tricks on some friends and coworkers to just lighten the mood up at least here, its fricking dull :( I've been reversing peoples left and right mouse buttons but thats getting old! any other ideas??
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    In China, internet restricted, bad times, etc

    I have a machine back home with broadband, does anyone know if maybe I can make a proxy server with it? I tried using the online lists of proxy's but I don't know if they're blocked or what because they don't work very well.... It's my first time trying to get around the great (fire)wall of...
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    If you were teaching a class abroad and wanted to prepare an American meal for your students...

    I am teaching a summer course in Beijing to help some Chinese graduate students develop their oral English skillz, but I'm also trying to familiarize them with American culture. I figure it'd be a fun thing to do to maybe prepare a simple American snack or dish and let them sample it...I...
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    No post, no beep, no display

    I tried clearing the COMS and reseating the RAM in different slots etc and disconnected my PCI sound card and such but so far no luck... Any suggestions? :(
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    Terrible cough for past week, but only late at night...

    Anyone have any ideas? I tried water and everything but nothing seems to really help... I just cough terribly late at night and am having trouble sleeping because of it :\
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    Installed new RAM and now games crash...

    Ran memtest86 for an hour with no problems.... just in games and such my OCZ value pc3200 1gb RAM i just bought in a kit starts crashing... Put back in the old PC2100 512mb RAM and it works fine... Running the RAM at advertised 2.5-4-4-8 and 2.6V What gives?
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    PC133 ram is the same thing as PC2100 ram right?

    They both run at the same clock speed and such... meaning one could easily be advertised as being the other?
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    I have a Athlon 2400XP with 512gb PC2100 RAM, how should I upgrade my RAM?

    I'm curious also because I am wondering if I bought something like PC3200 RAM would this be a good investment in the future if I upgrade my mobo/CPU... Or am I just better off buying more PC2100?
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    Can't Boot BIOS Freezes

    The problem originally happened when I formatted my computer. In the middle of my Windows XP installation, I got a blue screen saying some kind of error due to physical memory and it being dumped. When I restarted, the computer froze at bootup. After waiting some time, I tried again and the...
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    Currently have an AMDXP2000 with PC2100... do I need new RAM if i upgrade CPU?

    Is there any way to find out if I need faster/new RAM if i upgrade my CPU? Oops sorry to include that i have a AOpen AK77-600N Socket A (Socket 462) VIA KT600 ATX AMD Motherboard.
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    Where to get cheap tix from LAX->OAK?

    Just randomly looking around the major websites and can't find anything really low.. so just wondering if anyone else has any advice or input :)
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    Do you want a banana?

    http://www.tallyhall.com/bman_high.htm
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    Good workout plan for abs?

    Just curious if anyone has any tips...
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    best way to travel to Berkeley from OC?

    Planning a visit within the next 3 weeks to berkeley... but really really don't want to drive so was wondering what are the best alternatives (price taken into consideration)... Thanks for any input :P
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    Rear-ended a car on the freeway...

    was on freeway going about 80 in the fast lane behind this SUV for a while... then he suddenly breaks and I couldnt stop fast enough (either I didnt react fast enough or I was following too close...) and i hit him in the back... And then he proceeds to change lanes to the shoulder because i...
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    Army Penguin...

    http://scotlandtoday.scottishtv.co.uk/c...nt/default.asp?page=s1_1_1&newsid=8631
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    Most insane ukelele player ive ever seen...

    http://www.ukuleledisco.com/jake
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    Football Manager 2005 fans unite!

    Does anyone play this? :P I started 2-3 years ago and am still completely addicted!
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    Cheap last-minute plane tickets?

    Thanks for any help, this is really an emergency