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    OCZ PC2 8500 2x1GB Dual Channel Kit $39.99 at Microcenter

    In store price supposed to be $102.37, the Microcenter ad says $39.99 AFTER instant savings and $40 MIR, but I went in and purchased some and they rang up on the register for $39.99...so I ended up buying 2 packs (4 GB). Possibly FREE after rebate if it works. MODEL: OCZ2N1066SR2GK 1066...
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    Tiny 3-pin Connectors

    Been trying to find some 3-pin connectors where I can connect some wires to a circuit board. it's approximately 4mm by 6mm and the pin spacings are about 2mm apart. Know anywhere I can find em? Been googling all day long but haven't been able to find a good store for these.
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    Trying To Recover HD

    Just built a new system with some SATA HD's. Have an ATA HD that I tried plopping in, but for some reason, Maxtor's Maxblast won't let me upgrade the DDO so can't read it and Windows-XP SP2 keeps asking me to format it...need my MP3's on it! Anyone know of any ways around this issue? Tried...
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    Rainbow 6: Vegas XBox 360° Freezing?

    Just got my XBox 360° from Microcenter a few weeks back when they started that $100 dollars off deal. Been playing NBA 2K7 (awesome game) for a few weeks, then decided to buy Rainbow 6: Vegas today after seeing the commercial a few times and reading a few reviews on it. Went to Best Buy, paid...
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    Problem With Dual Monitor Setup

    Running a 3 or 4 year old system: AMD 2200+ CPU Epox 8K3A motherboard PNY Geforce 4 Ti4200 4x AGP vid card Visiontek Geforce 2 MX200 PCI card Had no problems with dual monitor then for some odd reason the left monitor (which was being used by the AGP vid card) kept locking up/crashing...
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    XBOX 360° Premium System $299 AR At Microcenter

    Stopped by Microcenter today and their new ad came out. XBox 360° Premeium System for $299 after rebate. You can also get $100 off their Core System so $199 AR. Of course you pay the tax off the regular price, but you all know that... Someone jacked my ad and then someone jacked all the...
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    Noob question(s) on SLI

    I haven't kept up with computers for over 4 years now since I built my last system. Been trying to read up on all the mobos / cpus / RAM / vid cards articles to catch up and figure out what to buy to put together a new system and had a question on vid cards. IN THIS ARTICLE, on page 5 it...
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    Nip Tuck Season 3 DVD Error?

    Recently bought season 3 and finished the first disc. Went on to the 2nd disc and like 5 minutes into the episode, it pauses then skips to the last episode on that disc. Really weird. Went back...did it again. Keeps doing it. Anyone out there experiencing something like this? Maybe it's my...
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    Sony BKM-B12

    Anyone know of any sites that I can find this specific part to convert a plasma tv so that it can have component inputs? Searched on Google and couldn't find it. Discontinued...
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    Windows can't find C:\Windows\mgs.exe

    Ever since a few days ago, after I boot up my machine and enter WinXP, while WinXP is loading up the desktop, I hear the windows "Chords" wav file and when the desktop shows up there's a prompt saying: Windows cannot find 'C:\WINDOWS\mgs.exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then...
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    Disposing of Toxic Chemicals

    I have a couple cans of paint thinner and other gasoline-based products that I wanna get rid of but of course can't pour it down the drain or just toss em in the trash. Anyone know where I can drop em off or how I can dispose of it properly?
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    FREE LINENS-N-THINGS 20% OFF COUPONS

    Expired 20% off Coupons for Linens-N-Things for OC. Bed Bath and Beyond lets you use their coupons if they're expired, and I don't see why LNT won't let you use em. If you want em, PM me. I prefer BB&B...
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    Stone landscaping

    A few months back I got my landscaping in my backyard done. I basically picked out a dark grayish stone (color was called Silver Sesame in the catalog). After it was set, I noticed the color faded a few months after. Anyone know how to bring out a darker color with any sealing or other chemicals?
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    Unknown CPU Type

    Built a system awhile back and realized when I boot up it says on the black screen "Unknown CPU Type ~1800 MHz" Know how I can get my system to detect it? What clock settings and multiplier settings do I use for an Athlon XP 2400+ I have an Epox 8K3A mobo...Thanks!
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    Stone Temple Pilots

    Anyone remember that song "Interstate Love Song' by STP? The music to that song...was from an older song...anyone know the name of that song?
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    Network Cards Won't Work

    I'll try to make a long story short. Just built a new system. Everything was working fine until a reboot. Now none of my network cards are working. No lights blinking...even if they're connected, WinXP says that they're not connected. WinXP detects the cards and everything is installed but...
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    WCIII Defense of the Ancients (DOTA)

    Who plays???
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    Trance / Techno song in American Pie

    Anyone know the artist and title of that trance / techno song in American Pie where he was doing the strip dance in his room for that chick? Thanks!
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    Travelling To Canada

    Going to travel to Canada this Monday. Don't have a passport...is it required so that I can get back in the U.S.? What other documents can I use instead to prove I'm a U.S. citizen if they ask for it?
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    Highbeaming Signal Lights

    Does high-beaming signal lights really get them to change? I refuse to believe this. I recall reading that signal lights are controlled either by pressure sensors or electromagnetic fields but a friend of mine keeps on blinking his high beams thinking that it will change. Anyone know about...
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    Anyone Have Experience With Priceline.com

    What do you guys think of their service? I just entered some dates and made the mistake of assuming the dates they offered me were the dates I wanted. Now I'm stuck with a ticket that cost me $233.45. Oh well...
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    E.T. Extra Terrestrial

    Just finished watching that movie on tv tonight. Towards the end, where the kids are riding the bike with ET...was one of the kids Steve-O from Jackass???
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    Pepperidge Farm Pastries

    Anyone in the 80's remember when Pepperidge farms made these frozen pastry shells filled with beef and mushrooms with gravy? They also had other ones such as broccoli and cheese inside. The outside pastry was really light and flaky. Anyone remember what they were called? WHY DID THEY STOP...
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    Pay No Taxes!!!???

    Recently read an article about a book that states that we are not required to pay income taxes since it is a "voluntary" "The Federal Mafia" by Irwin Schiff First Chapter Of The Book What do you think?
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    Fry's - 512MB Mushkin PC2700 DDR333 RAM $59.99 AR

    Fry's Southern CA has 512MB PC2700 Mushkin RAM for $79.99 and they give you a $20 rebate form... Checked to see if this was a repost, but didn't find anything on it so here it is (Unless it was on the Fry's thread which I didn't check).
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    Civil Service Test

    Anyone ever take one? What's it like? Are there prep books out there?
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    Question About Bios Date

    This is my 2nd computer that I built. Built this one in August 2002. I just recently noticed that when I turn on my computer the bios date is 3/28/02. When I built my first computer, I recall that the date was the time that I actually first built it and plopped in the chip. Does this mean...
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    Mini Cathode From Exabytesystems.com

    Anyone buy those mini white cathode tubes from www.exabytesystems.com ? I purchased one but it doesn't say anything about the voltage rating. Anyone know what the voltage rating and how much current they draw? Reason is that I'm trying to hook it up to a different power source. Thanks!
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    Shipping Via Media Mail

    I went to the post office today to ship out a video game software to someone and told them that I wanted it shipped via media mail. I shipped out dozens of things thru media (all valid) but for some reason today the lady started questioning me. She asked me what specifically am I shipping out...
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    Reverse Voltage On LED's

    I'm basically illiterate when it comes to electronics and electrical stuff...was wondering about reverse voltage on LED's. I purchased some 9000 mcd LED's and am planning on making a small night light/desk light with it. The forward voltage is 3.5V and the reverse voltage is 5V. Can someone...
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    Sport Chalet $25 GC (After $100 purchase)

    Just like the title says. Sport Chalet $25 GC with $100 Purchase Great if you're about go to skiing or something and are buying equipment.
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    FREE COUPONS

    Updated 1/9/03 Got that 120 gig hd a few weeks back when all the frenzy was occurring. In the box they gave me 2 coupons for $5 off any video game software title $19.99 and up. I don't really buy games and not from BB so if anyone would like these to purchase something for themselves or for...
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    Fuji Finepix 3800

    Just got this camera a little over a month ago and still trying to experiment with it. Anyone have any tips on how to take better pics with this camera? Especially macro shots. Thanks! So far I think this camera is great!
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    Diablo 2 LOD Expansion $4.50 + Tax at Staples B&M. YMMV

    Went to Staples in La Habra today and saw that they had Diablo 2 LOD Expansion on clearance for $4.50. Was at fry's the other day and saw it there for almost $30. They had a bunch left...at least 15. I grabbed 2 for me and a friend. Might be at other Staples stores too...
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    2Wire Homeportal 100 Router

    Anyone using this 2Wire Homeportal 200 Router? I just installed it and it works fine but now I can't log on to certain ftps or sites. Is there a way to open up ports using this router? I'm not too familiar with networking equipment...
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    FREE Christmas Card Maker Online

    Go to Hewlett Packards site and make your own Christmas cards using either your own photos or theirs, for free. Beats spending $20 bucks on a box of freakin X-mas cards... Here's the LINK
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    Streetfinder GPS Software

    I bought the GPS streetfinder for my Palm Vx back in March. I have my gps, but left my software in southern CA and I'm here in northern CA for a job. Anyone have a copy of the streetfinder?
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    $20 Rebate for the Sony CDRW Drives

    For those of you who purchased those Sony CDRW drives on clearance at Staples B&M, here's the link to $20 Rebate for the drives making it a sweet deal.
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    Palm m515 ~$228 after PM, $40 off coupon and $50 rebate

    Title says it all. Staples has the Palm m515 for $294.99 after $50 rebate. CompUSA has the Palm m515 for $229.99 after rebate. Price match it, use $40 off $200 coupon and then send in the Palm $50 Dollar Rebate Took me awhile with the CSR at staples to get this because we kept on calculating...
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    RAM Disk

    Anyone use this program RamDisk? If so, how's it working out for you? How do you use it? Any opinions? Thanks!