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    Got an SSD, can't connect to internet or change to native resolution

    I just got my new SSD today and I put it in my box and installed Windows 7 on it. I changed it to my primary boot drive and, for whatever reason, I can't change the resolution to 1920*1080, the most it'll give me is 1400*1050 because it says it detects my monitor as some VGA thing whereas it's...
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    Battery holds charge better at work than at home

    So I've had my SGS3 for about 10 days now and I've noticed something. My phone lasts longer when I charge it from my micro-usb charger (plugged into a surge protector) at work than when I charge it from my micro-usb charger (plugged into a surge protector) at home. I've taken my home charger to...
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    Alt F4 not working

    All of my other key commands and shortcuts work except for alt-f4. It's driving me nuts. I tried googling a solution to the problem but nothing I've read is a help to me. I use Windows 7. Can anybody help me?
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    I keep getting these ATI drivers stopped responding messages

    When I play games (Mass Effect 2, L4D2, etc) sometimes it'll just freeze in the middle of the game. I then have to ctrl alt del. Takes 5 or so seconds to unfreeze and it goes to task manager, then I go back in the game and everything's fine. Sometimes, though, the entire system will just be...
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    Computer freezes during games

    So I got my computer to boot up. It turned out to be the copper grounding bolts. But now when I play a game, inevitably, it'll freeze the computer and the computer shuts down. I'm thinking it's an overheating issue, but I'm looking for feedback. GPU? CPU? Motherboard? Edit: So I've...
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    Copper bolts for motherboard base plate?

    So I built a new system and when I tried to turn on the computer, nothing happened. The PSU light was on, so I know that the PSU working. And I'm pretty sure there's enough energy from the PSU (600W FSP). So I reread all the instructions and upon further review, it seems that I used the wrong...
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    Replacing a laptop hard drive

    Well, I plan on getting a Thinkpad T400 and I want to replace its hard drive with an Intel X25-M G2 160 gigabyte SSD. I have a few questions as to the whole thing: 1. Will the BIOS recognize the SSD? 2. Before I take out the stock drive, I should burn a recovery disk from the hidden...
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    Configuring My Router

    One of ATDN's routers is giving me massive problems. Is there a way I can configure my modem (RCA DCM235) to avoid that router and use another one?
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    Internet Troubles

    Okay, here is a list of my known problems: 1. CNN doesn't. When I type in the address, it "connects" just about instantly and even gives me the title head for the top of Firefox. Also, I can view parts of the source, but the actual page never loads onto my browser. 2. Can't connect to MSN...
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    Cell/Xenon Article?

    I was reading Anandtech at my friend's house and I saw an article about the Cell/Xenon CPUs and they get slammed by Anand, citing that the CPUs basically have a fraction of the performance of current generation P4s and A64s. It got pulled when I went to my house to read the rest (they forced...
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    It's hard to find a laptop you like.

    I've been searching everywhere...but I just can't seem to find a notebook with the following specs: Dothan 1.6 CPU 512 RAM nVidia Go 6200 60 gb 7200 RPM HDD If anybody could help me, it'd be of immense benefit.
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    What's after DDRII?

    Is it going to be the stuff they use in the NV40/R420 cards, GDDRIII? What happened to Rambus and that XDR RAM thing?
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    Critique My Guide

    To computer hardware... I've put together almost everything I know about how computer hardware works, and I'd like to see if it's any good. http://www.haxorsoft.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5 Comments, critiques?
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    Where are all the 6800 NUs?

    We've heard about performance with the 6800 GT and 6800 Ultra, but is there a reliable source for a review of the 6800 non ultra?
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    Building a comp for my friend.

    CPU: A64 2800+ Motherboard: MSI K8N Neo-Platinum RAM: Mushkin Blue Line 512 MB 2-3-3 GPU: Leadtek GeForce 6800 HDD: Seagate 80 GB DVD-ROM Drive: Lite-On 16x Bottom line: 769.50 My friend asked me to build a computer for him. He said 800 was the limit. Case, PSU, Monitor, OS, Keyboard...
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    What the? I want conclusive proof. Macs?!

    One of my friends (who I think is very knowledgeable on PCs) tells me that Mac computers suck. That they are overpriced and underperforming compared to what PCs have to offer. I agree with him, even though I have never seen one in action. I checked google for Mac reviews and I've never been...