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    Suggestions for a PC build with dual monitors?

    So, after 3 years of using a laptop for everything. I still feel attached to having a powerful desktop especially because I love to use a mouse and keyboard, and it feels weird to do that with a laptop. 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing...
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    What should I do with my HP laptop?

    Right now, it's getting old for my games. It's currently running a Core 2 Duo 7200 (I cannot quite remember off the top of my head), and a nVidia 8400; It's a HP dv6500t notebook. Suggest me somethings to do with it! If I could I want to upgrade the CPU/Graphics card, but I don't think I can. I...
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    Why is my 1tb hard drive not being detected?

    I just received my 1tb hd. took it out of the box, and plugged it into my Thermaltake Blacx. My laptop doesn't see the drive in my computer. Can anyone help me out?
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    How does Phenom II X4 940 compare to i3 550?

    I couldn't find benchmarks for i3 550 for games. How do they compare for Chrysis, Wow, Starcraft 2?
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    Laptop doesn't turn on post-assemble

    The other day, I tested my laptop with it's motherboard plugged into it's bare essentials for it to start up. It started up perfectly, so I turned it off. Two days after, I assembled it. I didn't give it another test run since it worked. After assembling it, it didn't turn on. Odd. So I thought...
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    Laptop doesn't turn on post-assemble

    The other day, I tested my laptop with it's motherboard plugged into it's bare essentials for it to start up. It started up perfectly, so I turned it off. Two days after, I assembled it. I didn't give it another test run since it worked. After assembling it, it didn't turn on. Odd. So I thought...
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    Two Artic Silvers, which one should I use?

    I recently took apart my HP laptop since it was getting really hot and I decided to give the fan a cleaning and also add the artic silver. I have two, Arctic Silver Ceramique Thermal Compound and Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound. Which one should I use for my laptops CPU and GPU? Also, what...
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    Can't remote control behind my router!

    This has happened in a few cases. I have previosuly tried to access my home server behind my network, and it doesn't work. But when i access it out side from another network, it's fine. I am trying to remote control my iphone right now, and it's a no go! I have a 2wire wireless dsl...
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    Recommend me a GPS <$100

    I was thinking of getting a TomTom, but i don't know which one would I want. What's a good GPS? It must have the speaker directions.
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    How can I control lights with itouch?

    I want to use my iPod touch to turn my lights on and off and control the dimmness/brightness of the lights. What do I need and how can I do it?
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    HELP please! My computer keeps freezing

    My computer keeps freezing. I don't know why, I've tested each and every USB, and it still freezes. I have a dv6500t HP notebook. I did a clean installation. I am pretty sure I got most drivers. I tried flashing the bios. I updated SP1. It freezes very often. I don't know why, in the middle of...
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    Can't restore my entire HD (VISTA)

    I backed up my entire hd onto an external. When restoring, it doesn't seem to detect the hard drive. Also, the windows back up is not in the root of the hard drive.
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    Computer ALWAYS Freezes / Lock up

    I have a laptop, hp dv6500t and it always freezes / locks up when I play games. Like sometimes, I would have to manully push the shut down button. WHAT IS UP WITh THAT! I believe it might be overheating, but hwo can I confirm this? Anyone know?
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    64bit compatility issues

    I have a windows vista ultimate 64bit, and I need to use some software that is not 64bit compatible. Is there anyway to by pass this:? can I install xp as 32 bit or something?
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    When will AMD take the crown again?

    What do u guys think?
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    Windows Home Server keeps freezing?

    Does anyone have any clue why my server keeps freezing? I just want to move some files into the server. Well, I am running under the requirements- which is most likely why. I am using an amd athlon 800mhz and 512mb ram. Anything I can upgrade for a cheap cost under $50?
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    What is Hyper-V?

    In a way where a novice can understand, what is hyper-v? do I need it in Windows Home Server 2008 in order to have all my hard drives become one?
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    Antec Earthwatts won't boot but old PSU boots

    I just got a new PSU and plugged in and found out that it can't boot my system. However, after I plug in my old PSU, it boots fine. What is wrong? When I use the antec, it boots up for like half a second taht turns off. EDIT: the light on the mobo lights up too.
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    Windows Home server help!!

    Hello everyone, I recently put together a REAL old computer for my server. I bought a Seagate 1TB sata hd, and a PCI sata controller. Now... how can I install windows home server on the 1tb hd? I think it would need drivers for both the SATA controller and SATA HD right? Also, I don't know...
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    Fanless Power Supply with P182

    I am thinking of getting this PSU for my HTPC which consists of very old part (non-power hungry parts). It's a fanless PSU, and since P182 has a fan next to the psu, i think it works great! What do you guys think? http://www.newegg.com/Product/...k=Silverstone%20ST30NF
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    So many variety drives..

    I have a lot of mixture of drives, but I don't know how to take advantage of all of them. Is it possible to raid? Give me suggestions :D I have, Seagate 200GB Pata WD 320GB SATA II Seagate 500GB (i forgot sata or pata) WD 80GB PATA Seagate 1TB Sata Also, I saw HP's Media server, and...
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    Help me identify this part

    I found a WLAN card, but I can't find the specs for it. All is that the part is NEW and it was from dell. It saids "Dell Wireless Mini-Card and intel pro/wireless mini-card" in this booklet, but I need the specs. I don't want to open anything, if possible. The cards in an anti-static bag, so...
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    Help with Security Cameras!

    I have asked this question before, but I have more to ask. So this is what I want to setup. I want 2-3 wireless cameras where I can hook up to a computer and store 1 month worth of videos. How much space would this use? What cameras should I get that would do good in all conditions (night...
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    Looking for a powerful video maker

    Hey everyone! Any suggestions for some powerful video making software? Is there a program able to like put in black bars around the screen etc.. etc..? Is there a program that can put video on video like a dream bubble or something? Is there a program that can put text anywhere on the...
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    Why does the printer print blank pages?

    So I am able to add the printers on my network using this Vista notebook now. When I try to print something, the paper comes out blank with like two characters at the top "@G". What is the reason for this? I am using a Brother MFC 8500 and HP OfficeJet 6210 All In One.
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    Problems adding a XP networked printer!

    I have a Vista Ultimate X64 HP notebook. I am dying to get this to work. My current setup has all my printers connected to my desktop which uses Windows XP. This is the error message I keep getting when I am trying to add it on my Vista Notebook. [Window Title] Connect to Printer...
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    Vista Ulti CAN'T ADD XP NETWORK PRINTER!

    I am trying to add this printer on my network and I can't add it using my vista laptop. I have tried so many solutions already. I keep getting this error and I already checked the spool and services a long with the dependencies. I have added it with another computer using Windows ME. [Window...
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    Sony PCV-RS100 can't reformat

    I have this old windows xp computer that I finally have the time to fix and I can't reformat. It goes to windows loading (with logo) and then restarts. So I put in the recovery disc that i made before and it gets stuck at "Please wait" when it's initiating the recovery. What can I do?
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    Cross over or USB

    I need to transfer quite a few files. If I use cross over cable, it will be direct move from laptop to desktop. If i use USB, then I would have to trasnfer to external then to my desktop. But! Lets ignore those 2 facts and think speed wise. Which is faster?
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    What PSU is compatible with P182?

    I am using my P182 for a media server. I will be using old parts. Around the AMD Athlon 3000+ range w/ Integrated graphics. It won't need that much power, but I want to route cables behind the mobo rack. I don't intend to spend $100 for a PSU, but it seems I might have to. Any recommendations?
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    A few questions about VPS

    How do I host more then one website with one vps?
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    About Thunderbird

    A lot of the times, I archive new mail because I know what it is, so it is left unread. I tried out Gmail, and it downloaded ALL THOSE unread e-mails that were archived. Is there anyways to ignore downloading e-mails in the archive? Also, is there any program out there where I can archive the...
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    Dedicated server file upload resume?

    Hey Guys, I have a VPS and I am trying to upload some files. A big file, like about 200 mb. Whenever I upload, my connection always disconnect, and I can't resume the file. It's a pain in the butt. How can I overcome this problem? Moved from General Hardware General Hardware Moderator --...
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    ESA - Tell me about it

    So I haven't read about computers for a while. What is ESA? I believed it monitors realtime temperature. Is this from nVidia only? I see that some cases are ESA certified, what does that mean?
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    WD 1TB HARDDrive questions...

    I have a computer that I built a year or 2 back. AMD 3000+ Venice ASUS A8R-MVP 2GB RAM X800 AIW Is there ANY reason, at all, why the 1 terabyte hard drive won't work on this computer.
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    Recommend me a All-in-One Printer $300 Budget

    Well my brother printer is dying on me. I need a new printer and I think it's time to find the best for a $300 budget. It has to have Scan, Fax, Copy, Printer and color supported. I need it to print fast. What would you suggest?
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    Where can I get cables?

    I remember someone giving me a very good site / cheap for cables. I don't remember it. Any suggestions?
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    Suggestion for a PDA PHONE

    I really need to schedule. I want to get a PDA phone. What's a good phone that allows me to synchronize with my laptop schedule or vice versa to keep the schedule as updated as possible. I also want little pop up / vibrate reminders to help remind me that I have an appointment coming. This is...
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    ALWAYS BLUE SCREENS OF DEATH!

    My compaq laptop remains unfixed. I get a lot of blue screens of death. I can't read it fast enough to tell you the error. I happens so random, but usually near start up. It can be on welcome screen, login screen, during the proccess of logging in or normal usage. Format didn't exactly help. The...
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    Is there a way to recover files after system restore?

    I have a friend who restore his computer and didn't back up his files. Is there anyways to recover all his pictures? For ex, is there any program that can do it?