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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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    27"+ for web pages. What resolution is best ?

    It doesnt really matter all that much since you can adjust the page sizes within the browser.
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    Extension cord to power bar

    Great, thanks for the input.
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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 tried that initially but it didnt do anything. I ended up just removing all the drives other than the one with windows 7 and my 1tb storage drive and restored the windows 7 mbr since I won't be using the linux installation any more. Thanks though.
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    bootmgr is missing and removing linux

    I did that previously the issue is that I don't recall the order the drives were in before. I'm getting into fedora perfectly fine but Windows is giving me the error above.
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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

    Yes probably, give or take. I don't want to sit at this level of performance forever. I'd probably end up trying to sell the i3 or just add it to my lab.
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    i7 920 equivalent replacement

    Sorry I meant cpu upgrade. I'll be building this within a week or so. Also I have the dvd drive and case but I need an opinion for a psu.
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    i7 920 equivalent replacement

    The 2500k alone would almost be the entire budget lol. We also don't have mc's here. Also I should mention that I can get a 960t for about the same price of a fx-4100 so I guess it would likely be a better choice on the lower price range.
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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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    Help build a new PC for out of touch user.

    Well honestly whats so different now? Sure there may be a couple new interface's to deal with but it's not that complicated. Plus I'm sure there are tons of detailed youtube guides. IMO its going to actually be easier to build a system now than it was 10 years ago.
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    Help build a new PC for out of touch user.

    If I had to make a guess I'd say that the case will probably be reusable but honestly cases from back then usually tend to be pretty cheap and terrible (I'm referring to the generic no name cases you can pick up for $30). In my opinion it doesn't make sense to reuse an old case and psu (you may...
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    WD releases 1TB VelociRaptor

    Nice but to be honest I thought they would stop coming out with them by now. I'm still using a 36GB raptor for my linux installation. Its fairly loud but it's still running strong.
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    Gotta love old tech

    Just be stealthy and upgrade it discreetly. BTW I'm using a p4 and athlon xp for simple work and they are fine imo...
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    I'm starting to realize how pointless, upgrading your computer is. (gaming too)

    I've realized this as well recently. If I had unlimited funds I wouldn't care but the fun in it for me is honestly just tinkering with them. That's why I don't plan on upgrading my i7 920 for little while longer, but I am building cheaper (and smaller) budget minded machines. Overall I like the...
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    AMD cuts prices

    Sadly this is what has kept me from building my mini itx machine for a little while now. I'm just hoping there will be some FM2 offerings when Trinity is released. I think they would be a bit crazy not too.
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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

    Well I'm looking for something that will keep a persistent connection between the two. It doesn't need to be done via a web service like drop box since I'll only be using it over my home network.
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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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    Is building a gaming PC as hard as they say?

    Assembling a computer is easy as pie. As others have said, its all just a matter of plugging everything in. There are some critical things to be aware of however, like not plugging a firewire connector into the usb ports on the mobo.
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    E-reader vs laptop

    Well I dont suspect that I'll be using it in direct sunlight so I'm not sure if glare would be much of an issue. Thanks for the input guys. I think I may just go down to buffalo this weekend and pick up a nook color. After watching some youtube videos I'm really eager to get my hands on one.
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    E-reader vs laptop

    Looking at the prices for a kindle in Canada is a bit of a turn off considering how much less it us in the US :s
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    E-reader vs laptop

    I should of mentioned my budget is ~$300 lol. What sort of things could you even do with a rooted nook? I'd probably just use it for reading since I dont travel that much to need a notebook (I'd still use a notebook but its not something I really need).
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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

    It actually turns out that I never changed the paging and it was set to my ssd :s Now I'm back down to 11gb free on my os drive.
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    Need some advice on my best storage options

    Hi Fish thanks for your reply. Ive been looking into my installed programs and Im a bit baffled as to where all my space has gone. Just by looking at the directories in my c: drive all of them are using 27gb total (program files, users, and windows) but when I go look at the disk itself its...
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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

    yeah only one..I didn't think it would be a problem since Im already running an oc'd 8800gtx in my current machine.
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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

    yes... this is supposed to be a response to sonoma1993.. Im not sure how it got above his post
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    Windows 7 and sound blaster

    Now I did some more thorough testing and Im even more confused then before. My machine's pci slots are fine since it detected my very old sb live 5.1 value card but couldnt instal drivers since its not supported for vista or 7. I tried my fatal1ty card in my old athlon xp system and its working...
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    Windows 7 and sound blaster

    ok so I tried another slot and its still not detecting it. I also formatted the hdd. Its not being detected in either xp,vista,or 7. Is there a way to test if the slots are ok or the sound card other than trying to put it into a different pc? Also if a pci slot is dead would it still be...
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    Windows 7 and sound blaster

    yup that's what I'm saying but Ive restored all the settings to how they were before. I admit I didnt try another slot..will give it a go and see how it works. I figured that it must of been some sort of issue with windows since the timing of it all but what your saying makes sense (if its...
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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

    ok thanks for the help gentlemen.