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    Slow Wifi adapter/problem with router?

    Maybe this needs to go to Networking. If you have some time, I could use some help! I have an ASUS VII Impact motherboard with a built in Wifi adapter. For some reason, this PC cannot access the full bandwidth I have available. On speedtest.net I get 21Mbps and on Speedof.me I am getting...
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    Need advice on Cleaning a PC of Malware

    Today I found out someone was trying to log in to one of my accounts. I am fairly certain this happened because of a PC at home. I will be running Malware bytes and AvG tonight but I would like some input on other security flaws and things I should be looking for. The other people that use...
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    Crossfire 7950 or wait 2 years for an upgrade?

    There are some very nice deals on the 7950 cards right now. My card is a Sapphire Vapor X 7950 which is working great for me but I wanted to ask if investing in crossfire is worthwhile. Do my cards need to be the exact same model?
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    Monoprice Mechanical Keyboard

    I currently have a Das Ultimate Silent keyboard and was curious as to how much of a downgrade this Monoprice keyboard is: https://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=114&cp_id=11401&cs_id=1140102&p_id=9433&seq=1&format=2 I am thinking of having it for my work pc, I do about 8 hour...
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    Computer shutting off Need ideas on what to check

    So I have a desktop that 3x now has shut off by itself. The shut off was like the power went out completely. The second time it happened, my ZXR soundcard was disabled. A quick reboot and it was accessible again. There are no funny smells just yet from the PSU and the computer otherwise...
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    Soundblaster ZXR and Sennheiser PC350SE

    I have these headphones and they are rated at 150ohms and I also have some ATH-AD900 rated at 35 ohms. When I listen to them, I noticed that the ATH-AD900 sound much better in terms of sound and clarity. The PC350SE sound good but I don't understand why there is such a discrepancy. The...
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    Sound card speakers and headphone advice

    I may have over done it on a build and placed an order for a Asus Xonar Essence STX. I'm going from an X-Fi Fatality so I know that with this card it is strongly recommended to upgrade the speakers and headphone/headset. I currently have an old set of Klipsh Promedia 2.1 speakers. A quick...
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    USB Hub not working

    I currently have a keyboard that has a hub in it and it works currently. I am trying to add a second usb hub with 7 ports that is powered. When I first plugged it in I had to follow these instructions to make the hub work...
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    Front port Mic sound quality

    I am trying to resolve a sound quality issue with the front ports of my computer case. I recently upgraded to a Thor case and since I changed my video card, I had to bump out my dedicated sound card(X-Fi) In the old case I used to get complaints that the front ports made my headset sound...
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    Choosing a graphics card

    I am stuck between 3 different cards. The prices are close and am curious as to which will get me the most bang for the buck and will last for the next 3 years. I have had my 4890 for long enough and am starting to see it fall behind. I intend to stick around 1080p resolutions on my pc. Here...
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    Upgrading an older pc

    Here are the parts to my current system: Enermax 800w PW Asus p5q mobo 4gb ddr2 ram 1tb 7200rpm hdd 450gb 7200rpm hdd Intel Core 2 Q extreme oc to 3.3ghz Ati 4890 graphics card Soundblaster PCIE sound card (titanium) Obviously simply changing everything would be the right thing to...
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    Possible breach

    Fixed!
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    Understanding Router/gateway

    Recently I moved my router and modem from one room to another. I was having problems at first getting a connection when suddenly the modem was able to complete a connection. In the previous room, the router was connected to the modem via Wan to Wan connection. When I moved everything to this...
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    Green squares on screen

    Hello everyone! I have an ATI 4890 and recently I noticed that when my computer shuts off the monitor, the monitor shows tiny green squares when the screen comes back to the desktop. The green squares/lines disappear within a second or so later and do not reappear while the computer is...
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    Logitech G940 system and games

    Recently picked up the G940 and am looking for games other than Flight Simulator X to play. Anyone have recommendations?
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    Logitech G27 and GT5 PS3

    I recently picked up GT5 and am looking for a steering wheel. I like the idea of having the shifter and clutch but I took a gander through the logitech forums and have found lots of complaints. Anyone here currently using the wheel with GT5? How is that working for ya?
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    ASUS P5Q Mobo and Computer not booting

    Ignore this thread - solved.
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    Front panel audio jacks Hissing sounds

    I have a Creative PCI Xpress card and when I connect my speakers or headphones I get a nice steady silence. When I plug in my headphones to the front audio panel which is hooked up to the sound card, I get a loud hissing sound that even with better headphones has not gotten better. Any...
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    Odd smell from PC

    So I have narrowed the culprit of an odd smell to my pc. While the machine was running the comp. didn't show any symptoms but I haven't been able to narrow down where the smell is coming from. What are some key spots/components I should be checking? All the fans were running when I...
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    Need help on replacing HDD without reformatting

    I have a 400GB HDD and a 750GB external hard drive. My 400gb has been making a lot of high clanking sounds when running certain programs and I feel that it may perhaps be a sign of things to come. I am considering upgrading to a 750GB internal but I would like to somehow copy what is currently...
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    4890 XT and power supply

    Quick question gentlemen and ladies: I purchased last night a 4890 XT and my power supply is rated 500 - I had an 8800GT which died recently and I use a QX6850 processor as well in my comp. Should I reconsider getting a bigger power supply or will my current one handle it?
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    DoW 2 or CoH gold?

    Hey guys I recently tried out the DoW 2 beta and I did enjoy it but I am curious if CoH gold would be more fun? I did play the original CoH and had fun with it but my comp wasn't very fast at the time. I'm not worried about running it at this point but I am curious about opinions here. I do...
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    Mobile Gaming

    I am looking to upgrade my 15.4" lappy to play some games online. Right now I am getting about 15fps in WoW and I would like to bump that up by a lot. I once had an Inspiron with a Geforce 7800 which was great but it weigh like a truck when it came to taking it to classes and it wasn't...
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    Narrowing it down: Gears of War 2 or Resistance 2

    So I am stuck between these two - both good games single and multi - I was curious as to some input on which way to go. I did play the first gears which I thought was pretty fun but I never played the first resistance. Input would be appreciated on what to choose.
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    Can't decide: Resistance 2 or CoD 5

    So I have been playing Left 4 Dead for the PC and am interested in trying out a FPS on a console. Haven't played a FPS since CoD 4 on my old 360. Now I have a PS3 and I am interested in trying out either Resistance 2 or CoD WaW. All input would be appreciated on which one to buy.
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    Basic question about card reader

    Quick question guys, friend gave me a card reader but it has no usb ports on it and it only has like 5 pins. Where should this cable go to? A free usb connection on the motherboard?
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    Left 4 Dead

    So with my wallet being unleashed these next 3 months, I was curious if there is some anticipation for this title? I am looking forward to Dead Space but the money is short as usual. Looking for opinions on this title. Locked at OP's request. PC Gaming Moderator -KeithTalent
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    QX6850 Temperature

    Hi guys I have a QX6850 with an AC7 cooler on it. I recently changed motherboards and everything is working fine so far but I am concerned about the temperature of the CPU. I noticed that the CPU idles at about 42-46C and when playing for example Crysis it spikes up to 62-63C. Should I be...
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    Question about OS and image back ups

    I plan to install a new motherboard this weekend which is a different chipset from the old motherboard. The old motherboard had an nvidia 650i chipset. The new motherboard has an intel chipset. Nothing else is changing on the computer and I do have an external hdd and Norton ghost. Can...
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    P35 vs 650i

    I am pretty sure that the BSoD I have been receiving has been due to nvidia drivers and i'm getting tired of it. Will the P35 chipset be that much of a jump from the 650i chipset?
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    Choosing a new motherboard for my system

    Here is what I currently have: QX6850 cooled by AC 7 4gb Corsair memory ddr 800 P5N-E SLI 650i nvidia chipset BFG 8800GT 2 DVD drives - rw and rom I have been getting a few blue screen errors when in 64 bit vista and I believe it may be due to this chipset since all the errors keep...
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    Upgrading current system - Can it be done?

    Hi guys I recently acquired a Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and am about to change my E6550 Core. My motherboard is a Asus P5N-E SLI I did verify that the processor is supported my question is this though. I currently have a DVD burner, dvd rom drive, 8800 GT, Wireless N card, and a...
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    Torn between 2 Packages

    So here are the two packages that have been frustrating me for a while now. Samsung 40" A550 with PS3 and Calibration for 1789 (Ordered it yesterday at Best Buy) Samsung 46" A550 with PS3 for $1900 Would I really be gaining much by going to a 46?
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    Sound from PS3 going out of PC Speakers

    Here is the deal, got some Klipsch 2.1 speakers, bout to get a 40" tv and I have a Playstation 3. I would like to setup my speakers to be able to output sound from the PS3 but I don't have an optical in on the PC. Which sound card would be the most stable and work best for Windows Vista...
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    Delete me

    Delete me Locked at the request of the OP -Schadenfroh (AT Mod)
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    Sound card with Optical input for Playstation 3

    Here is the deal, got some Klipsch 2.1 speakers, bout to get a 40" tv and I have a Playstation 3. I would like to setup my speakers to be able to output sound from the PS3 but I don't have an optical in on the PC. Which sound card would be the most stable and work best for Windows Vista in...
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    Got me a PSP What now?

    So I recently picked up a PSP and its coming home very soon. I need to know what things I am going to need for it if possible. Screen protector will be the first thing I will be getting in addition to an extended battery and a 4gig memory card. I would like to know more about maybe...
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    New comp. to Play WoW Some questions though

    1. I am looking to build a desktop to be able to play World of Warcraft. I also would like to work on my papers for college and check e-mail and such. 2. I want to max it out at $650 tops with an LCD monitor of at least 17". 3. USA 4. No brand preference-all about getting the most out...
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    Building new Quad Core PC need some input

    I was curious about building a new system. I haven't built one since the AMD 3000 32bit processors back in the nvidia soundforge/nforce 2 days. here is what I will be getting Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 Back in the day it was Asus or Epox that were good boards. So I am seeking...
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    Seeking advice on possible new system

    Hey guys later this month I will be getting the Retail edge package and I was curious about building a new system. I haven't built one since the AMD 3000 32bit processors back in the nvidia soundforge/nforce 2 days. here is what I will be getting Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 Intel® Desktop...