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    Help me.. Which Celeron? Gxxx

    Ok, about to buy a new cpu. Cant get an i5 right now, so going with an 1155 socket board that can upgrade later. Budget < $100 Looking at: G860, G850, G840, G630 Currently on an e5800. Using a gtx460 video card. Mostly minecraft. :) Any thoughts?
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    Can a Nettop work as a Media Center PC?

    Here are my needs.. I want to find out if a nettop can run windows 7 media center, that will stream to an xbox. I will never watch the video directly on the nettop. The tuners to be used are a networked HDHomerun and a USB TV Tuner. Can the nettop handle the throughput to record the QAM...
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    Help: Can I take a Wifi internet feed on a laptop and share it to the LAN line on the same laptop?

    IS this possible on XP, or by adding a router? I cant seem to make it happen. Anyone else try this, or know the technicals behind it?
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    Which Processor? Amd or Intel

    Choices are: AMD 6000+ AMD 7750 Intel e5200 All nearly the same price. Vairables: I do not game, just mainly use pc for web / email / windows media center (vista). I have an nVidia 9600 PCIe card that I will use. Will I notice any difference in these? I am coming from an AMD...
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    Help me choose a CPU..

    I am a desktop user, no gaming, tech savy, and use my pc as a media center (mainly) I am looking to upgrade on the cheap. I am looking for the best combo of MB and proc. in the bang for buck category. Trying to stay under 125 total! :o Anyone know what the best option is? AMD x2...
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    Dymo replacement suggestion??

    WE currently use a dymo 400 for labels (around 10,000 a year). It jams quite a lot. Is anyone familiar with another brand of direct thermal printers that can print from Filemaker pro to make labels? I want to format the label in filemaker and send it to the printer. Or even print from...
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    Simple program to monitor cable modem uptime?

    I am switching (maybe) to cable modem and am doing a test. I am lookign for a simple program that can, for example, ping google every 30 seconds, and report whether or not it could ping them. Then log it for analysis. I just want to make sure my connection is VERY stable for digital phone...
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    Whats a good affordable Fax program for Windows?

    WinFax used to be ok. Its now gone. What is a good alternative? We need to fax from a fax modem here at work. Thanks!
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    Video cards "blowing" in computer??

    I have a system here at work that is "blowing" video cards. No smoke, no smell, and all electronics on them look fine. Video cards work for a while, then poof. Nothing, after a reboot. I am on the 3rd card now in this machine. Any ideas what could cause this? PCIe card.
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    Make a Desktop Shortcut to "switch user" in Vista?

    Can anyone figure this out? I have seen a few, but they all lock the workstation, I just need it to be the equivilant of hitting the start menu, then "switch user". Anyone? I cant find this info anywhere, and this is the home of the geek in the know.. :) Thanks!
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    Vista OEM Question

    If I buy Vista OEM, and have a motherboard fail am I SOL? How many times can I install onto a different board?
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    Upgrading from Windows 2000 to Vista Question

    I have seen people say that you need a working install to use the upgrade versions. Now, 2000 says that you must do a clean install, SO.. Going from Windows 2000 to Home Premium, will I have to install 2000 THEN Vista should I need to reinstall it all at some point?
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    Need app to rip CD straight to single MP3 file??

    This needs to be REAL easy. Its for our church to change the sermon cd into an mp3.. Thanks!
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    Going from Athlon XP to Athlon 64 x2 Changing MB Question..

    I am about to upgrade a box here at work from an athlon xp to an X2 setup. I am going from AGP to pcie etc.. CAN I do this without a FULL reinstall? The ONLY reason I ask (I know I SHOULD reinstall) is that the user has 50,000 programs installed and a TON of customization. Will a repair...
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    What is the Best / Cheapest option to view XVID videos on TV?

    I am looking for a cheap DVD / media player that can play XVID AVI files, or divx. Wired or wireless networked preferred, or even USB. What is the best option?
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    DDR400 Why use 2 sticks instead of 1?

    I just got a MB that supports PC3200 DDR400. 2 available slots. Now, I dont understand why places sell these "kits" 2x512 or 2x256. Why would someone not buy a single stick? Help me out! :)
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    Will my PC 2700 work in an Athlon64 board?

    I am looking to upgrade to an Athlon 64 3400+ with a Biostar MB (deal @ newegg for $99) Here's the deal. That board says its PC3200 (ddr 400) BIOSTAR ATX AMD Motherboard Model #: NF325-A7. I know it will not be full speed, but will my PC2700 allow that machine to work? I don't want...
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    HELP: DHCP Doesnt work on PC with XP

    I have a laptop with Windows XP Pro giving fits so I messed with some "registry cleaners". Bad Idea. Now I cannot get connectivity UNLESS I manually configure the IP, DNS, and Gateway. Using DHCP = I get the automatic private IP and no connectivity to internet / router etc. Manual IP...
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    What is a good replacement for DLink DI-524?

    OK, I have now had 2 DI-524s go bad, and I think Dlink is going to substitute another model FINALLY! Is there a suitable model that will replace that one? I just need static DHCP and... thats about it. Obviously it needs to be near the same price as the di524. Any thoughts?
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    Microsoft Access.. Export to Excel with pictures??

    I have some data in a report which I need to export to excel. This will include an IMAGE. I want to export this data to excel and have the excel sheet with all the required data, plus have it formatted like I want it with the company logo at the top etc.. Anyone know how to do this?
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    Upgrade from MCE 2005 to Vista?

    I have MCE 2005 OEM and am looking forward to the next gen of the media center app. Does anyone know (I cant find ANY info anywhere) if there will be some sort of upgrade path from MCE 2005 to Vista home premium, or will I have to buy the full thing. :(
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    Looking for WarpGL screen saver

    Yea, it was a free dl. WarpGL. water type desktop screensaver. Anyone have it, I used to have it and got it at 3dfiles.com a LONG TIME AGO. Now I cant find it anywhere. Thanks!
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    Help installing a 9600xt..

    I previously used a 4200 ti geforce.. Now I am trying to install a ati 9600xt. Here's the kicker. During install, it says to install the "standard VGA driver" and quite out of the install. It will go no further. Icannot force install via device manger as I get the same result. Anyone...
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    zoneedit.com anyone use it for domain hosting?

    Are they trustworthy? Anything to watch out for?
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    Host web site at home with dynamic ip

    1. I am on DSL. 2. I have a server setup at home ready to go. 3. I have a domain name currently hosted at 1and1.com Now, how do I set this server up to be on the web. I am an MCSE and know the basics, but I am looking for a free solution. (FREE is the key word.) Zoneedit? Dynip.com...
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    Need networked Storage (Ntfs?)

    I am looking to simply hook up a HD to a network. I do NOT want to be held to the FAT32 file limits (4GB per file etc..) I also do not want a host computer. Basically a really simple file server. Any suggestison?
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    Need Firmware: Samsung SP1203N Hard Drive

    Can someone dump their firmware and send it to me? OR point me in the direction of the firmware for this drive. FYI: Why do I need it.. I locked the drive and cannot unlock it. I want to test and see if re-flashing it will unlock it. Thanks for any help!
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    Need firmware for Samsung SP1203N Hard Drive

    I am trying to unlock my HD which was locked by error. No, I dont have the password. Does anyone have a firmware, or a link to one for the Samsung SP1203N drive? Please help. :)
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    XP SP2 External HD Causes Hang on boot??

    I am working on an MSI MB system. AMD with XP Pro and SP2. I am attaching a western digital USB 2 HD. Now, when I reboot, windows goes about the process. Just before completing the boot and releasing control, it hangs. It wont redraw the start menu or task bar. After I unplug the drive...
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    HP1012 Laser VS. Samsung ML-1740

    Both can be had for about 130-140. Hps drivers always seem to be suspect. I am leaning towards the 1740 for its small 15" square footprint. Any comments, suggestions from current owners of each?
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    Help .htaccess login redirect script.

    I am using a webserver and have not done a lot of htaccess stuff. I am looking to have a sscript where the user clicks a "Log In", and depending on their answer it takes them to a protected directory. I need the list of users names masked (easy enough). Thats the only catch. Not top security...
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    Geforce FX vs. Geforce 4 4200 TI

    What are the different FX cards (price and performance) compared to the 4200? I cant seem to find this info anywhere. Are all of them "faster" than the 4200?
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    LOUD Enermax PSU help..

    I have an enermax EG365P-VE FC 350W PSU. It seems REAL quiet until the system has been running for 30 seconds, then it turns into a weedeater. :( brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Is there any way to make it quiet down? I tried connecting it to my MB via the 3pin connector...
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    Gigabyte GA-7vrx CPU fan question.

    I am powering all my fans by a sunbeam rheobus, but my system wont boot when I dont have a 3 pin fan plugged into the CPU FAN slot on the board. Anyone know a way around this? I want to be able to control the speed of my CPU fan via the rheobus.
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    Gigabyte GA-7VRX Temperature sensors?

    Anyone know which options in MBM are for the CPU and which are out on the board? I want to try the built in monitoring, but this info is NOWHERE to be found.
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    Is 51 Degrees C too hot for a case?

    I am trying to keep a QUIET case/computer. Is this too hot for idle? My CPU is at 54. Am I baking anything?
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    Help with Dscaler (TV Tuner) and Dual monitors!?

    I have a TV Wander VE and a GF4 4200 as well as a GF4 mx440. I am trying to use dscaler to watch TV on the 440 (Secondatry monitor). This doesnt seem to work. Black box. This indicated that it is NOT creating an overlay on the secondary screen. Anyone have a clue how to get my TV tuner working...
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    Help with TV Tuner (Dscaler) and Dual Monitors?!

    I have a TV Wander VE and a GF4 4200 as well as a GF4 mx440. I am trying to use dscaler to watch TV on the 440 (Secondatry monitor). This doesnt seem to work. Black box. This indicated that it is NOT creating an overlay on the secondary screen. Anyone have a clue how to get my TV tuner...
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    Help. Need to add a directory listing to a web page.

    Anyone web tech heads out there? I need to be able to list all files in a directory on a pre-created web page. ASP or PHP? Is there a more simple method? The application is a web page people log into and look at the listing of files and download the ones they want. I may need to be able to...