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    New SSD Install - Did I skip something important?

    I performed a fresh install of Windows 7 64bit on a 128Gb Samsung 830. Here's what I did: Changes BIOS to AHCI Installed Windows 7 That's it, did not use Samsung magician since it was a fresh install. I was a little over zealous and forgot to check the firmware to see if I had the...
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    Image Windows partition to SSD - Reinstall all programs?

    I have a HDD partitioned into C and D, with C for Windows and user files, and everything else on D. If I add a SSD and copy my current C drive image, do I have to reinstall all programs? Adding the SSD and making it C would push HDD partitions to D and E, so I'm not sure how this would affect...
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    WD 750GB Black failing, need new drive recommendation for immediate replacement!

    750GB WD Black purchased Sep 2011. Multiple utilites reporting errors so I plan to purchase a new drive today and looking for recommendations. I will go with a 750 or 1TB drive. Seagate drives are cheaper, but I've always been a WD guy. This is the first premature WD drive failure I've...
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    Solved!! (I think)-- On startup, fan spins and stops, have to unplug.

    Ok, so I've had a few issues lately but not sure if any or all are related. First is that when idle, my monitor goes blank and desktop will not come back on by normal means (moving mouse, keyboard press, etc.). I press Windows-L and the logon screen appears. I've changed to different screen...
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    FIXED!! - Lost partition after power outage, need advice

    I have my main HDD partitioned into C and D with C for Windows 7 and misc user items, and D is for everything else including games. I was playing BF3 when the power flashed at my house. It was a very quick flash, but enough to cuase a restart on my PC. After it started back up, it was slow...
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    ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 - Who has it?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157271 I am really tempted to get this board for a new build. I have everything picked out or already in possesion but the MB. CPU will be 2500K. It does have USB 3.0 but not a header; though that is not something I was actively looking for...
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    Infected Immediately after reformat/reinstall XP with Nothing installed

    but drivers and all Windows Updates. How is this possible??? Not sure if this is the correct forum or not. PLease help me out and move to proper forum if necessary. Been here awhile, but never had any problem like this. I had the google redirect issue that seemed to go away for a...
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    Dotted lines thru cursor and icons - VC dying?

    On anything but a white background, there are 5 dotted horizontal lines thru in a square around my cursor and all icons. I have updated display drivers with no help. It goes away sometimes after a restart, and others it is there. There are also dotted lines all over the windows splash screen...
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    Can't boot into Windows setup using CD

    First let me say I've done this many times in the past, and yes I have the CD-ROM as first boot priority. Here's what happened. I installed a new 160GB SATA drive into an older PC that had a single 80GB IDE drive installed. I booted into windows setup and that went fine. I was partitioning...
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    Limited or No connectivity message on desktops, but laptop works fine

    I have DSL going to a Linksys router wired to 4 computers. Three desktops and one work issued laptop. Everything was fine last night, but this morning I could not connect on my main PC. I tried resetting the modem and router, checking the cables, but nothing worked. I tried my two other...
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    Please tell me why it is named Far Cry 2

    Personally, I loved Far Cry. One of the best games I've ever played. Then came Crysis and it was Ok until the stupid space ship scene where you are floating around forever, and that absolutely killed the game for me. I really didn't read any reviews on this game before I bought it because...
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    Something fell off my 9800 pro -- See pic

    See this picture... http://img510.imageshack.us/my...?image=1002638aie0.jpg Not sure of the actual name of this piece, but it fell off when I was moving this card to a different case. It goes directly below the identical still attached coiled piece as you can see in the pic. I don't know...
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    ASUS VW193T 19" LCD

    I'm looking to buy a relatively inexpensive LCD with built-in speakers for a PC that will be used primarily for email/internet. I don't really want to go with a 17" as that just seems too small considering we are are currently using a 20" LCD and a 21" CRT. This will be connected to a PC...
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    Sapphire offering HD 2900 Pro to replace X1900XT

    I RMA's my Sapphire X1900XT and I received this email: "We would like to offer a HD 2900PRO 512M 256BIT PCIE for you as a replacement. If you like to take it, please e-mail us back. Original X1900XT 512M PCIE REPLACEMENT HD 2900PRO 512M 256BIT PCIE " I don't really know...
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    Inexpensive AGP card replacement for 9800pro?

    My daughters share a PC that has a 9800 pro/AMD64 3400 powered by a nearly 4yr old Antec 380W PSU (24A@+12V). They play mainly Sims2 and it works fine for that, but they also relly like Test Drive unlimited. It actually plays at low settings, but not smooth all the time. I'm curious if...
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    Sapphire RMA $15 processing fee? **UPDATE** Received replacement card today

    I'm trying to get an RMA for my X1900XT that is dying. In spite of their reputation, I have gotten to the point where they have sent me a RMA form to fill out without any hassle. But they sent me an email stating I must include a check/MO for a $15 processing fee (It's $35 for AK/HI...
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    Goal Line Blitz - new mmorpg

    This is a relatively new mmorpg game that is based on american football in a fantasy football type setting. But instead of picking actual NFL players and seeing how they perform in a given season, you get to "build" a player of a position you choose and develop him how you would like. Your...
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    Xeon E3110 or E8400

    I know this has been discussed in the past but I am new to the Intel scene, so I'm not really familar with the Xenon and any advantages it may offer over a "regular" desktop chip. It appears that the Xenon's start at a lower Vcore typically which is always means less heat, but not...
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    Anyone OC'ing a Wolfdale on stock cooling?

    I'm thinking of getting an E8400 coupled with DDR2 800 RAM and keeping the RAM @ 1.8v and keeping the CPU at stock vCore. This basically would limit the OC to a max of 3.6, but I'm guessing likely closer to 3.4. So I'm just curious if anyone has an idea of what kind of OC the stock cooler...
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    Anyone using a Xigmatek PSU?

    Pros: Very efficient - 80 Plus Certified Modular (a pro for me anyways) with lots of cables All Japanese made caps Comes with 6 and 8 pin PCI-e connectors Made by Channel Well (I think think this is a pro) Fairly new to the market, but available at many stores in the US including Newegg...
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    Will I get anything out of a VC upgrade only

    Current system specs below. I'm still on single core CPU and DDR RAM, but it is nicley OC'd. I never really have liked this X1900XT, but it has been fine until recently. For several months now I have had minor artifacting in games when the card temps get high from extended gaming. Then...
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    Asrock S939 Dual SATA2

    I currently have two IDE drives and I need a new HD for more storage. I would like to use a SATA drive (probably a WD 16MB cache HD), but I remember there were some issues with SATA HD's and this board in the past, but I do not remember what exactly the issues were. I plan to make the new HD...
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    Will a Video card upgrade help?

    Current system specs are listed below. I've been playing NFS Pro Street and played at 1280x800 with medium to low settings and my FPS were in the low 20's on average. Now I just installed COD4 and I can't even play at 1280x800 with everything else set to it's lowest setting. I don't...
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    Who's playing the new BF2 DCON mod?

    This mod group was defintiely slow to show up for the game, but they hit it out of the park. Sure it has it's share of problems that you would expect from a first release, but overall I think it's already better in many respects than DC Final. BF2 was Ok, but I was a huge DC fan that really...
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    Need recommendations to help with back pain while driving

    I recently started a new job that requires me drive much, much more that I did in the past. It's a sales job and I drive about 1.5 - 2 hrs/day normally, but sometimes closer to 4 hrs. I do have lower back pain that is aggravated immensly by extended periods of sitting. In the past I had...
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    I missed prison break tonight

    I can't get the player to load from the myspace page. Where else can I watch tonight's episode right now?
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    Virus help for a friends PC

    This a friends PC, so I don't have direct access, but the problem is this: Something has disabled the McAfee security center and she continously keeps getting annoying popups telling her this. We've tried to uninstall from different user accounts, and from safe mode, but it states that "an...
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    Canon A530(5MP) vs. A540(6MP)

    The only difference between these cameras is the MP rating and the 540 has a slightly larger LCD screen(1.8 - 2.5"). All the other specs are identical. The price difference is only about $30, but would one notice any difference with the 540?
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    Just watched Prison Break Season one

    Just finished watching PB season 1 on DVD last night, and I'd like to see all the season 2 episodes before it restarst in Jan. What choices do I have?
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    Uniden DCT648-3 2.4 GHz Digital Expandable Cordless Phone with 3 Handsets and Digital Answering System

    It's only 2.4 GHz, but the phones are excellent with plenty of features, excellent range, and good battery life. http://www.amazon.com
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    Need MP3 player help

    My daughter is really bugging us for an Ipod. Personally I don't know much about the different brands, but I understand Ipod usually carries a price premium just for the name. So what is a good player to get? She wants a Nano because of the small, thin size and it comes in different colors...
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    Sudden loss of video while gaming on X1900XT

    It's happened twice now with my new X1900XT. I'm playing BF2 and the screen locks up, then goes blank and I get "no signal" on my monitor. The game is still going because I can still hear everything. So I alt+F4, then hit my case pwr button so it will shut down normally. Then I restart...
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    Power supply problem?

    Sorry, hit the wrong button. EDIT: I installed ny X1900XT last night and had some issues that seemed to be fixed. So tonight I was playing BF2 when my PC just shut off after 10-15 minutes of playing. I don't believe heat is the cause as my system and CPU temp are always good. I'm not...
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    How can I start my PC without using the case pwr button

    I just got my X1900XT today. So I shutdown to swap cards. I removed my 6800GT, then installed the 1900. Cleaned up the case a little bit, and then tried to restart it. Nothing happened. There is an LED lit on the pwr switch on the back of my PSU, but I'm not sure what that tells me other...
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    BF2 and claymores

    Is it just me, or did they drastically increase the kill and detonation range of these damn things with the latest patch. Playing all weekend, I got so frustrated by these claymores. Several times I'd come up on a claymore and stop completely. It doesn't blow, then I move directly backwards...
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    Did EA buy Ubisoft/Crytek?

    This just makes me sad. http://www.crysis-online.com/ http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/28/ea-in...-acquisition-reports-german-newspaper/
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    The new AM2 Santa Ana Opteron's are available at newegg

    Text Haven't read much about these chips. Are they supposed to OC like the S939 Opty's? Prices seem very good when compared to the other 1MB cache AM2 chips.
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    Hitman Blood Money question

    I really hate trying to use WASD, I always use the arrow keys (I know I'm in the minority here, but I've always done it like this so I have no plans to change now). This game lets me remap the direction keys, but I don't see how to change the sneak button. It's default as right control and I...
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    Sold Out -- X1900XT Crossfire 512MB DDR3 $259.48

    Shows 18 in stock, but not real sure about this store. Shipping is a little high, but not unreasonable. Deal Store ratings Who's going to jump?
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    32 AA Alkaline Batteries for $4.98 shipped from Batteries.com

    Just got this in my email. http://www.batteries.com/productprofile.asp?PID=1225267&appid=320255 Add 24 pk to cart. Use coupon B2Y for 20% of entire order (yes, code is listed on their main page), and shipping is $0.99 plus you get a free 8 pk of AA's.