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    Random system lock up

    I've been experiencing this problem with my Windows 7 machine for a while now, and I'm pretty much fed up with it. Randomly my pc locks up and I can't do anything but reboot. Some days it won't freeze at all, while others it happens multiple times. MB: Asus Sabertooth 990fx r2 CPU: FX-6300...
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    Extension cord to power bar

    I'm considering moving my small home lab to the basement but I only have one outlet down there. Is it a very bad idea to run an extension cord to a power bar to power everything? I have 4 computers, 3 monitors, 4 routers, and a switch. I'm assuming its way to much but I'm hoping I'm wrong. Also...
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    bootmgr is missing and removing linux

    I recently installed a new cooler and durring the process of removing the mobo I changed the order of my ssd's and harddrives happhazardly. Upon booting up I was welcomed by an error 17. I went into the bios and swapped the drives around to how I had it previously but now when I try to launch...
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    i7 920 equivalent replacement

    I'm putting my i7 920 machine aside for other uses and I need something to replace it. I'm not looking for an upgrade per se but at least on par with my current one. I'm more interested in spending less for the same performance than more for better performance. I'll be swapping some components...
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    Micro atx options

    I've recently relocated and my deskspace and workarea has greatly reduced. I've been contemplating going with a micro atx but I'm not entirely sure if my parts will actually fit (I'm assuming they wont but I figure its better to ask). Here are my specs: i7 920 -stock cooler Asus rampage II...
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    How to maintain a file between pc and notebook

    I recently purchased a notebook and I'm not entirely sure how I can keep a file updated on both my notebook and pc. I'm doing some programming and I'd like to be able to edit the code on my pc and then if I want, to be able to go right to my notebook and pick up where I left off. Is there an...
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    E-reader vs laptop

    Hey I'm looking for a solution to my book problem. I dislike reading books on my desktop (I just can't focus on anything sitting here) but I also like the convenience of reading my various pdf ebooks. Does anyone know which ereader supports pdf files? Or do you guys think its a better investment...
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    Need some advice on my best storage options

    A few months ago I decided to move from my previous system of a single large drive and move to a dedicated drive for my os and then a 1tb wd black drive for storage. All has been running fine but my os drive is slowly creeping to the 1gb free mark and that is not somewhere I want to be. My...
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    Computer producing strange sounds

    Hey guys. So I just woke up this morning and turned on my machine when its started making some pretty crazy sounds. We have construction around our house and I thought it was a tractor in the back but its coming from my computer. Its really loud and sounds like an engine. Besides opening it up...
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    Formatting - with applications on seperate partition

    Hey guys here is my issue... I have my 1tb drive partitioned into a couple smaller chunks (applications, work, games, etc). Now I will be formating my os's partition (win7) however Im not sure how it will work. I know that I can just go ahead and browse the the particular partition and launch...
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    Question about power requirements

    Im considering upgrading my system shortly but Im a bit worried whether or not my psu can handle the upgrade. This is what I'll be running: intel i7 920 (will oc eventually) asus rampage II extreme 6gb ocz platinum (3x2gb) DDR3 1600 x-fi fatal1ty soundcard 2 hd (36gb raptor + 1tb black cavier)...
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    Windows 7 and sound blaster

    So this morning for some reason my bios reset (no clue why) and I let the machine boot up since I would just restart it and change whatever I needed to afterward. Windows loads and it detects my onboard audio which is now enabled since the bios reset and installs the drivers for it. Now heres...
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    Strange audio issues

    Hey everyone. Just recently Ive began to have a strange problem with my audio, which Im pretty sure is likely software related. So far Ive pinpointed it down to this: when I have WoW running, and its minimized I can't play music in winamp or windows media player, and if I watch a video on...
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    Old raptor vs new drives

    Hello everyone. I'm currently looking to change out my old maxtor 6v250f0 250gb drive for something new (I have a feeling its going to fail soon since its starting to make clicking noises and whatnot). I have one question though, right now I'm using a 36gb raptor for windows and a few...
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    Security Breach

    So I think this is my first post on these forums but Ive just been lurking around for a month or two. Basicaly I have a problem and I dont know where to start. Ive had my hotmail account for quite some time now and of course being young when I made it I filled it all in with silly...