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    $1000 PC not including GPU

    1) PC will be mostly used for gaming 2) $1000 budget, NOT including videocard 3) Buying in the USA 4) No particular brand preference, but it will be a 2500k build 5) Display, GPU, mouse, and keyboard I already have, GPU is a Geforce GTX 460 768MB 6) I have read some similar...
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    Just got my new Q6600 rig up and running, few questions

    So thanks to some of your help with my parts decision thread a few weeks ago, I finally have my rig up and running. Here are the specs. Q6600 G0 L8 batch Xigmatek S-1283 Mushkin DDR2-800 EVGA 750i SLI FTW Corsair 750TX Antec 900 Samsung 750GB Spinpoint Geforce 6800 Ultra Video card...
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    A little help with some choices for OCing

    I haven't built a rig in almost 4 years, so I'm extremely out of touch with what hardware is good anymore. I'm looking to build a system that'll last 1-2 years and will handle everything I throw at it. My main problem is finding a good OCing MB. Here's what I'm looking at so far and my...
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    AGP Athlon 64 motherboard

    Can anyone reccommend a solid AGP Athlon 64 motherboard? I'd like it if it has 2 ethernet ports as well and onboard audio is a huge plus too. Otherwise I have to buy a soundcard and a switch.... Also, I plan to overclock my Athlon 64 as much as possible, and don't want to be limited by the...
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    Which components will best help me overclock an Athlon 64 3000+?

    Ok, I'm upgrading my PC, and I've decided to go Athlon 64. Simple enough choice. After looking at prices, I figured the Athlon 64 3000+ is really cheap, and I can probably overclock it to at least3200+ range I'm hoping. Now here's where I need help. I need a motherboard with an AGP slot...
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    System upgrade

    Hey all. I'm looking to upgrade 3 main components of my PC, but am unsure of what to get at the moment. I need to upgrade my CPU, mobo, and RAM. I currently have a 3 year old 2500+ Barton OC'd to a 190 FSB (mobo couldn't handle more, and teh CPU is locked), so I'm thinking an Athlon 64 would...
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    Computer Engineering (college student)

    Hello all. I'm currently a freshman in college currently enrolled in a computer engineering program. Since I'm only a freshman, I was wondering if you guys could help me out with a few questions I have. First off, how is the job market? I always hear about how easy it is to get a job in...
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    Help with Logitech MX Duo!!!

    Hey all, I was wondering if any of you could help me out with a little problem I have. I've had the cordless Logitech MX Duo for probably 10 months or so now and have never had a problem with it, but last night my keyboard started freaking out all of a sudden. It just typed a bunch of keys I...
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    Help with memory upgrade

    Ok, here's the deal. I am currently running a 2500+ Athlon XP @ 180FSB (motherboard won't overclock any higher :( ) on an ASUS A7N8X Deluxe Rev 1.4 with 2x256MB OCZ PC3200 @ 2-3-3-6 timings. The thing is, I find that 512MB isn't cutting it for a lot of online games, so I was planning to...
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    NOMAD Zen Xtra 40GB Firmware

    Anyone know if anybody has made a firmware update for the Zen Xtra that allows you to just plug it into a computer and transfer files? Right now I have to install this software that comes with it, and that's fine for my home computer. The problem is the lab computers at school won't let me...
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    Socket 478 or 775?

    My friend is looking to build a computer, and he asked me to help him on deciding which parts to buy. He wants to build a P4 based system, but I have no prior experience with a P4, so I come to you asking for help. Which socket should he go for? He's gonna get a 3.2Ghz proc, but isn't sure...
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    HDD based MP3 player

    Hello all. I was wondering if you could give me some input on this problem I have. I asked my parents for a HDD based MP3 player for Christmas this year, but the problem is they only have around $200 to spend. I was looking online to see what player would be around that price, and I noticed...
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    Making my PC act as a router

    Is it possible to make my PC act as a router? I remember reading somewhere that a router is pretty much a very simple PC, so i was wondering if I could do it. My computer has 2 ethernet ports, so I was wondering if I could have the internet come in through one port, have my computer do the...
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    Making my computer a server on a network

    Hello all. I was wondering if there was any way to make a folder or drive on my computer (Windows XP Pro) act as a server on my college's network. I'm looking for a way to easily transfer files, and this seems to be the one that would make the most sense to me. I just one to be able to put...
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    Is it possible two connect 2 PCs with a patch cable?

    I have an ASUS A7N8X Deluxe motherboard that has two ethernet ports on it. I was wondering if it's possible to connect to another PC with a regular patch cable (not a crossover). I lent my crossover to a friend for the weekend, and now I just have a regular patch cable. See, I mainly use it to...
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    using a Dlink di-514 wireless router as a repeater

    Does anyone know if it's possible to use a dlink di-514 wireless router as a repeater? Basically, there's a wireless network outside my window that my college supplies, but where my computer is, I can't connect to it. I just happened to have this router, and was wondering if there was anyway I...
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    Overclocking P4 2.4Ghz 800 FSB

    One of my friends a few dorms down is selling a P4 2.4 Ghz with an 800 Mhz FSB, and I was thinking about buying it. I could get it for cheap, so I was wondering how well the newer P4s overclock. He just bought it like a week or two again, but got frustrated building his computer, so just...
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    Laptop Reccomendations...

    Anyone know of a descent laptop in the $1000-$1500 price range? Its not really going to be used as a gaming machine, but more for business. Really, I'm only confused on which processor type to get. I just want a fast laptop with a good battery life. Thanks for your help. I've never bought a...
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    Help! Windows Delayed Write Error

    I just recently installed a new Western Digital 160GB 2MB cache HDD as my third HDD, and whenever I try to do some anime downloading overnight, I wake up to find a "windows delayed write error" message and a partially frozen computer (ie: it'll freeze for like 30 secs, then unfreeze, then freeze...
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    Best VGA adapter?

    Can someone please give a good recommendation for a vga adapter, or even a TV tuner if it will work better.... I just want to be able to play all my consoles on my monitor(19" KDS XFlat). I really can't afford a descent TV right now, so I figured a VGA adapter might solve my problems. I just...