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  1. theLION

    New Build - Need Some Assistance

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. Basic tasks such as web surfing, email, working with MS Office. Will also be used for listening to mp3s and watching videos. Some gaming and video editing will be had although nothing hardcore. 2. What YOUR budget is. $600-$720 3. What country YOU...
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    Is there a program or something that can do this?

    This is for my workplace. Basically, when someone sends me a file via FTP, is there a program that can tell me when a file arrives instead of me always checking the folder and seeing if the new files arrive? This is for the sake of efficiency since timing is very important. Any ideas???
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    OC'ing xp3200+

    If possible, how much can i OC my xp 3200, or atleast how much have you other xp 3200 owners oc'd your cpu. honestly, i have no need, but just love tryin to work with computers. obviously im still learning while doing. xp 3200+ msi k7n2 delta mobo corsair value select 2x512 pc3200 some...
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    Suggested configurations for my girlfriend's computer!

    Hi people, I plan on building a computer for my girlfriend and would like to know your suggestions regarding this. I hope the information i provide will be enough, but i will gladly answer any questions you people might have. Ok now, here is the info. USES: -usual tasks (internet...
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    OC'ing bfg 6800gt question

    Hi guys, I have 1 question. Does the "detect optimal settings" function suggest the fastest, safest, and most STABLE speed the card can handle???? When i tried it, it suggested my optimal speeds are 420/1.10. So i tried it. When i run 3dmark03 or '05 it freezes. Of course, when i lower...
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    BIOS explanations

    i saw a thread where a person gave a link to a site that gives bios explanations for different settings and what not.......if anyone knows that site, or just a good site, explaining bios settings, please post it.....thank you
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    Organizing cables in the PC

    Does anyone have a pic of the inside of a computer that is organized. I built my computer last nite and i think its too cluttered inside. Are there any guidelines to follow? Some tips to remember? which cables can be bent alot or which can be bundles together? I'm not sure especially when it...
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    SATA question

    Hi, how do i make the SATA drives be listed first (i.e. "C:, D:, E:") THEN the optical drives (i.e. "F: and G:")....i've connected the optical drives on the first IDE and the SATA drives are connected to SATA1 and SATA2. Instead, my comp. right now is like this: SATA - C: F: G...
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    SATA drives not showing up in Win XP!!!!

    ok i remember someone had a problem like this before but i couldnt find it, so if any of you do know where it is, then please send me the link to that post.... anyways, i installed a 74gb raptor and a seagate 120gb sata on an msi k8n neo2 platinum.....when the computer loads, it recognizes...
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    Gaming laptop between $900 - $1400

    Hi all, as the topic says, i just need a cheap laptop that can play Warcraft 3 very well. Any suggestions? I'm askin you people for help for my friend. =) She says "Thank You" in advance.
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    help with athlon xp 3200+

    ok i upgraded my old computer from an xp 1700+ to an xp3200+ barton.....my mobo is a msi k7n2 delta....what settings do i have to make to make the comp. run at the correct speed? when i start the comp, it says xp 2500+ i increased the fsb clock to 200mhz i think? and now it says xp...
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    How HOT can a Hard Drive get?

    So how hot can a hard drive get? My hard drive is REALLY hot. It's so hot, that i have to quickly tap it first till it cools down a bit. Is that normal???? Is it normal for a hard drive to get that hot if it's been on for atleast 24 hours?
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    BSOD!!!

    while installing windows, first it can't install alot of files....THEN in the middle, i get a BSOD....either it says the "irq not less ....." or this other one, "memory_management"....what does it mean? when it comes to BSOD's i am clueless... i have an athlon xp 3200+....which is only...
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    Is a PCI-e video card and the SLi technology worth waiting for since they're out of stock?

    Hey guyz I really want to know if the pci-e and SLI technology is worth waiting for. I'm building a new computer and i have all the parts EXCEPT the mobo and video card. I ordered the BFG GeForce 6800 GT OC PCI-e version and haven't bought the mobo yet. Now considering that i DO PLAN on...
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    is the Zalman 7000B-Cu compatible with Chaintech VNF4??

    so is it compatible? are ram slots 1 and 2 blocked?
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    Best Video Card under $130

    I want to upgrade my old Athlon XP computer and i want to get a new video card, but i dont want to spend so much since i'm already spending alot on my new computer. So any suggestions? THANX
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    What's the best Registry Cleaner program?

    With all the reg cleaners out there, which is the best and safest reg cleaner out there?....Of course it'd be nice if it was freeware as well =)
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    PSU Suggestions that support PCI-e

    I need a PSU that supports a motherboard with PCI-e connections. Any suggestions?
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    SATA Cables vs ATA Cables

    I know that SATA cables are smaller, yet i also hear that there are problems with them as well. Can anyone provide a link perhaps which discusses this topic. Or can anyone just shed some light and enlighten me as to which is more reliable and perhaps their reasoning as well.
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    Mobo's with PCI-E

    If the motherboard has PCI-E like MSI Neo4 Platinum, is there a specific PSU required for it? More specifically, is there a special connection that the PSU must have for it?
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    Suggestions/Opinions regarding new CPU Configuration please

    I just need confirmation and possibly some suggestions regarding my new CPU configuration. I'd totally appreciate other people's opinions (especially for the case, the heatsink, the compatibility regarding the heatsink/case/motherboard) because i just want to make sure the CPU will fit, work...