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    ram keeps dying

    Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 MSI 975X Platinum V.2 Crucial 10th Anniversary 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 667 SeaSonic S12 Energy Plus SS-550HT 550W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply I'm sick of this build, I've had problems with computer...
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    changing around my home setup?

    This should work, right? M = Modem R = Router S = Switch As of now I have my modem and router downstairs in a box that has all the network connections to the entire house. I want to move my modem and router upstairs and leave a switch in this box instead. It should improve my wifi...
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    motorcycle predicament

    I've been thinking about getting a bike for the past couple weeks. I told my mom and she didn't really say much about it like she was against it or for it.. before I was an adult: I wanted a bike before I wanted a car but my parents wouldn't allow me to, and I had to listen because I wasn't...
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    unmountable boot volume

    My uncles notebook won't boot due to this code: I'm familiar with the code and I've always thought it was because of a corrupt boot.ini. I'd usually just insert the windows cd-rom and repair it ( never that easy ) :| well my uncles cd-rom is broken so I'm not able to do so..... I was...
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    Does this sound like a scam?!

    I was looking for a Nokia 8600 Luna looked at ebay and some local craiglist ads. I was unavailable to find anything locally so I decided, instead of going ebay ( I don't own an account ). I checked some craiglist ads in some other states checking Atlanta ( my aunt lives there ). I saw this ad...
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    memory keeps dying

    I had crucial 10th anniversary overclocked it worked great for awhile ( stock 2.2V voltages ) one stick dies get a new kit ( have to send back both sticks ) don't overclock run voltage that bios adjusts lower than 2.2V I believe one stick dies keep running one stick that...
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    pc problems

    well, I've been having problems with my memory dying on me a few times first time, I was overclocking stock voltages pc stopped posting removed one stick of ram post second time, I get the memory replaced don't overclock this time as I thought that may of been the problem maybe the...
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    Keep needing to RMA memory

    I've been getting a little annoyed by one of my memory sticks drying again. one has died before and I've had to RMA them I usually cross-ship where I pay for the memory upfront than they send me memory than when I receive it i send my memory back. which works pretty well but I am sick of it...
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    ATi Steam Offer

    as I started steam and noticed a pretty cool offer some may want. link to the offer: http://www.steampowered.com/ati_offer1a/ As the offer says you can get a free copy of HL2 Lost Coast ( already free for HL2 owners ) and HL2 Deathmatch ( not free I believe for HL2 owners ) Happy...
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    ram died :(

    1. problems posting 2. found out one of my sticks is bad 3. ? my question I have Crucial 10th anniversary DDR2-667 2GB ( 1GBx2 ) it's limited edition stuff. I don't understand why it would just die is it normal? I've never had a stick of ram die on me. I never put more voltage into it than...
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    HDTV on my 2005FPW

    well, I gave this a while ago I thought I'd try again My HDTV cable receiver box has DVI which I tried straight to my monitor but I was blocked by HDCP never thought I'd see it but it did happen. Is there any workaround this? does HDCP block stuff out thru YCbCr ( component ) or only DVI...
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    AV-710 causing stability issues

    I recently bought a CHAINTECH AV-710 installed it and noticed it's causing some stability issues my computer has crashed a total of 5 times now playing a continuous sound in a game. I'd say it's my soundcard since before i had no problems and ever since the soundcard I've been getting crashes...
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    Moving....

    Well, tonight after dinner my parents said they had something important to say so we all sat down and they told us that we are moving to back to Arizona ( currently in California ). This is quiet unexpected for me since I have about a year to a year and a half of high school left. I messed up...
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    Posting For a Friend

    Friends Post: because he is too lazzy to make his own account :D I just built an amazing machine last week. Intel Duo E6600 Asus P5N-E OCZ PC2-6400 Platnum XTC (2 x 1GB) WD 250GB Caviar eVGA e-GeForce 8800 GTS I am very happy with this except something with the video card, when i...
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    Time to RMA a HD?

    Bad News: I think it's done I tried replacing the SATA cable I tried different molex connectors including one that I knew worked with the optical drive tried different SATA port on motherboard I can't hear it or feel it boot up at all which isn't a good sign as we all know The thing...
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    Javascript Trick

    I saw this earlier today thought it was pretty cool some of you may have seen it if you read digg thought I should post it in ATOT. it's pretty simple to do go to a website of your choice enter this code into you address bar and press enter javascript:R=0; x1=.1; y1=.05; x2=.25; y2=.24...
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    an Idea I am thinking of

    What if all platforms could play the same online games example: you could play a game with your friend when he's on an Xbox 360 and your on a PC Would it be possible? with the below platforms: ( I know it probably won't happen but would it be possible. ) PC, Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii
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    Windows Theme Changes on own.

    I've been having this annoying problem I use the windows classic theme that I have customized but every 3-4 boots it changes back to the original windows XP theme but my wallpaper is the same this has became an inconvenience as I have to reset it. I've tried deleting the theme making a new one...
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    Mobile Phone Info

    Please include: provider contract ( if you have one with the provider ) plan ( include extra features you added ) phone using cost per month
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    Backing up DVD's

    I have a benQ DW1640 I've tried ripping dvd's to my drive with various programs with no luck. I've been able to rip one dvd to my drive on my last computer I remember it being very annoying and having to try a lot of different programs. Basically the same problems as last time. I downloaded this...
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    Ubuntu Partition tool messed up HD

    1.tried to make a separate partition 2. made the partition too large (it was in MB and i accidentally made it 16?GB) 3. resized the main HD back to original suddenly it's saying that used is 180GB I need to get my HD back to it's original size without messing up my windows part (65.4GB). It...
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    UPS Tracking Delivery

    Just looking at my Delivery wondering if it's going to be delivered today it doesn't say "OUT FOR DELIVERY" like it did before. I two other packages coming on the 16th and 17th I hope they don't decide to delay it one day or two to deliver my package. Rescheduled Delivery: 11/15/2006 ( Today...
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    Memory Dilemma

    I have 4x512MB DDR-400 = 2GB The system is going to be my parents soon and my new rig will have DDR-2. I want there new rig to have 2GB the problem is the motherboard only has 2 DIMM slots, Therefore I can only have 1GB in the system. I don't want to have to buy new ram and just want to...
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    I want to learn to Program

    I want to learn to program..... Where do I start?
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    I need help picking out a printer fast....

    My mom has this project for school and we have an old printer but it won't work with my computer since I don't have the parallel printer port. The printer is old anyways and we need one that can print photos. I really don't know anything about printers I did a quick search alot of mixed things I...
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    2005FPW and HDTV

    well lately i've been wanting thinking of getting a HDTV in my room and watching it on my 2005FPW. I figured I'd try this since my cable HDTV receiver had DVI but I only found out they had it had HDCP protection. I was wondering If i could get a standard componet to vga cable and use that...
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    No Such Thing as 2007FPW/2407FPW/3007FPW

    I wanted to make it clear to everyone than there is no such thing as a 2007FPW/2407FPW/3007FPW Dell changed the FPW ( Flat Panel Wide ) to WFP ( Wide Flat Panel ). My guess is FPW was more of a temporary name as they already called there Non-Widescreen Displays FP ( Flat Panel ). Proof...
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    X1900XT Power Usage

    I just ordered a X1900XT from Newegg for my new build. I am awaiting more motherboards supporting conroe this may take awile and well I was wondering if I would be able to use the X1900XT in my shuttle. My guess is just plain no...
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    Looking For the Perfect Case

    I am looking for a case with these specs: Dual 120mm ( front and rear ) No other Fans No Doors Clean Sleek Look Mid-Tower Case Black/Silver Good Quality Some Cases I like Powermac G5, Lian Li V-1000 to give you an idea of the type of style I like I already have a Lian Li PC-65B...
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    Conroe and EM64T Problems

    interesting i'd say http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/core2duo-64bit.html the fact that AMD64's are Actually better at 64bit than Conroe "At the same time I would like to point out that it looks like Athlon 64 processors ensure higher performance increase when switching to...
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    Budget Build Idea

    I got the idea reading about all the posts about Conroe and budget builds so this is my idea. Instead of buying an AMD X2/Opteron you buy a Pentuim D with a better video card? since gaming is GPU dependent the Pentuim D system with a better video card would preform higher in gaming and still and...
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    SiN episodes

    I am having a problem with SiN episodes I get to this one part and it doesn't freeze but it just sits there i can't move much because the guy blocks you in i think it's supposed to happen. This guy asks his men to get his submarine ready but they just stand there I figured some how my game is...
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    hjo3 I found him! :-D

    I was wondering if anyone has seen or know where hjo3. I know he posted in off-topic alot ive just noticed he hasn't been on aim or forums in awile I think. did he get banned? edit: his blog is still up http://hjo3.net/ his latest blog post is 11:18 pm, Friday, May 26th, 2006
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    Gaim

    my gaim closes right when I open it Ive never got it working and ended up unistalling it when it didn't work here is an idea of what happens this is the gaim debug version linkage
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    how can he hear much further?

    Well i started wondering when yesterday our cs team was seeing how far they could hear. I was a pretty disapointed when he was really close and if he was past that point I couldn't hear a single thing past that point in running at least. same with all of us but one of our members bought some...
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    everytime I open a folder it opens it as search

    everytime i try to open a folder it opens a search box like it's set to defualt but I have open set to default. I was messing with stuff and now it's messed up and the only thing i changed was the icon for the folder than changed it back ive checked on another computer to see if it's the same...
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    Slow Internet

    Ive been having problems with slow internet from my local cable company "charter" for about a month now. I keep calling them but all they ever do is open a ticket and wait for it to close they are supposed to close in like 4 days. I had a ticket open for about 20 days and than one day when i...
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    I got a DMCA violation

    I just called my isp about slow internet connection and i had a ticket open for awile and it seems that they said that I have a DMCA violation and for me to call a number. Is this bad? edit: I just called the number he told me that I got a violation for redistributing a movie i was...
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    AnandTech benchmark the 7900GT please

    Ive noticed AnandTech hasnt reviewed important card: the 7900GT? cost around 300-350 they've been concentrating on 7900GTX, X1900XT. idk about you but I dont have the money for either of those.
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    Whats your steam-id?

    you can go into any steam game basically and type in the console status look for your name where it says STEAM_ID 0:0:12345678 copy and paste that in your post. edit: make sure you dont go to new game and start your own game you have to go to a public or private server. I'll start off...