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    p8h67-m pro discrete GPU problem, RMA?

    Anyone else have problems booting discrete graphics on this board? Boots to onchip video (iGPU) just fine, can use windows no problem. Tried two different discrete GPU's - blank screen on boot, though mobo light and HD light indicates that it is booting just fine but not displaying any video...
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    New build options- pointless to go Nehalem instead of Sandybridge? consider AMD?

    So my friend wants a new desktop for primarily video editing, but also gaming (~$150gpu), but needs it pretty urgently for some upcoming project. At his budget (~$1000 total) it doesn't seem like there is much savings advantage to going with Nehalem, but would there be better stability in going...
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    one leg at a time

    You've heard the expression "we all put our pants on one leg at a time", right? well I don't. i figured it was just a silly expression. But I've come to find most people actually do. In fact everyone i've asked says they do. I can't be the only one that puts both legs on at the same time.
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    where can I get temporary broadband access

    As the topic states, do you have a suggestion on who could provide temporary internet service for 1 day or maybe even 1 week. This would be in the downtown SF area. Not sure on the bandwidth needed yet, but it would be a minimum of 1.5Mbps and a max of 20Mbps. Yeah i know that doesn't really...
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    cannot get irate

    So DHL lost my package. on monday the online tracking info magically updated saying that the package was delivered on friday. My roommate is a school teacher and was at home all day. no package was delivered. Furthermore the tracking info says that they left it at the front door! WTF! I live...
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    900cc

    so i'm wanting a new bike, badly. I'm looking at an early 80's honda cb900 ss, but I wanted to get some opinions as to whether I should be looking at smaller bikes. My previous and only motorbike was a 79 suzuki gs550. I put 7,000 miles on it between november 06 and august of 07 including a...
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    anyone else noticed

    after the last auto update, the little blue ring thing for my busy cursor animation no longer animates. it shows the ring but no longer spins around. weird.
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    why don't game makers

    I simply don't understand why they wouldn't at least bring it over in a console -> pc port. I mean wtf? if a machine can run the same game as a console then why can it not handle multiplayer as well? is it an issue with the OS or the API being unable to efficiently handle multiple inputs? I'd...
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    question for non americans

    what is the metric equivalent to mileage? Is there even a term for talking about kpl? kilometage? kilomage?
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    Fedex ground- Fedex's redheaded step child

    Why oh why? why wouldn't fedex spin-off the abomination that is Fedex Ground into a completely seperate corporate entity. They could give it an appropriate name like "Craptastiship" or "Inconvenience Express" Alas, it seems they already have in everything but name. I mean ,if you are receiving...
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    stop gap card

    so i need a card that will tide me over for the next month or so, until i can buy a 8800gt. I got in on the q6600 dell deal and i figure after xmas i can use my $100 gift card there to get an 8800 gt. the catch is that the dell came with a 22" samsung. i'm thinking that at the higher...
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    Nukem

    dude it's finally going to get made! http://www.3drealms.com/ seriously, click your heels, maybe we can make this happen.
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    building a new rig

    sold my rig 7 months ago. now ready to build something decent. 3 options 1) get a e6750 possibly with a mild overclock, and be content with it. 2) get a e2140 or one of it's ilk, overclock like mad, then sell it if/when i desire a penryn 3) hold off all together for a couple months...
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    doesn't seem funny

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jEBh1VtdT0 "i put the h on it" bwahahaha.
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    holy shniz!

    you can drag and drop links into quick reply. that is all
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    Stand-up comedy

    When debating the meaning of onanism, I came across this little literary discourse... Some Thoughts on the Science of Onanism A speech delivered to the Stomach Club, a society of American writers and artists, Paris, 1879 MY GIFTED PREDECESSOR HAS WARNED you against the "social...
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    google image search question

    i thought for sure you could specify pixel height and width in google image search. did they scrap this or am i imagining things? and no i don't mean L, M, S. I mean 1280x1024.
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    Goodsearch.com

    The place i volunteer at just sent me an email about goodsearch.com. Seems pretty cool, you can designate to which charity you want the money to go, and it's powered by yahoo (no google but it's decent enough). And if you want to be nice and donate to literacy kansas city i'd appreciate it.
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    What happens if your RMA expires?

    went out of town and found out the RMA i requested for my eVGA GPU came and expired. can i just request another one?
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    Got my first motorcycle!

    Went and picked it up yesterday ('79 gs550), going to ride as soon as i get the registration and insurance done. this waiting is going to kill me. no pics done myself but here's the craigslist link. and no that's not what i paid :).
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    wanted: digital camera suggestion

    what cheap($100-$200) digital cameras would you recommend for taking shots of the nightsky. Assuming you're far away from any cities and light pollution.
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    Do i need to rma my video card?

    I bought a 7900gt at launch. the overclocked evga version, but i've never oc'd it past factory. Lately i've been getting weird texture problems... texture smearing all the way across the screen. Player models in CS:S randomly having long (5ft scale wise) black lines juting from their...
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    weird texture problems

    I've bought a 7900gt at launch. the overclocked evga version. Lately i've been getting weird texture problems... textures smearing all the way across the screen. Player models in CS:S having long (5ft scale wise) black lines juting from their sunglasses. This would be a problem with the...
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    Would you change your name?

    Second Wang?
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    DSL modem

    have there been any improvements within the last 4 years? mine has never had problems, i never get dropped connections, but i have the oppotunity to upgrade (FAR) but don't really want to mess with the rebate.
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    What should i sell this for?

    would i do better selling everything separate? I have all of the retail boxes still. 2.4GHz AMD64 2GM RAM 200GB harddrive DVD/CD burner 16x/48x --Full Specs-- CPU:AMD Opteron 146 2.0GHz@2.4GHz stock volts GPU:EVGA 7900GT CO 256MB 550/1580 MHz(better graphics than xbox360) RAM:2GB...
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    comprehensive CPU power consumption chart

    Shopping for a laptop. want to spend around $700 and want something durable (will be on a motorcycle) and with long battery life. so if you have any suggestions i'd take those too.
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    Firefox question

    I would rather have the vertical space than the horizontal address bar space. i swear i've done this before but can't figure it out now.
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    How long until FLAC online music purchases?

    The only reason i don't buy my music online. MP3's are ok for the gym or bus, but for home listening on nice floor speakers i want some actual fidelity. when is this going to happen? never?
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    wozniak sounds like a bufoon

    For those that weren't kidding about not knowing who steve wozniak is, he is being interviewed on science friday today. check your local NPR stations. edit: holy crap, he does sound like a bufoon. so sad. oh well
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    SPAM. how did it go from spiced ham

    is there a logical reason for this. is it still short for something? and which came first? spamming chat channels, spamming in FPS's, or junk e-mail?
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    Copy protection warning

    So i got my copy of Prince of Persia 2 (<$8 shipped, thanks HD) and i notice on the back a warning: "This game contains technology intended to prevent copying that may conflict with some CD-RW, DVD-RW and virtual drives." WTF does this mean? Is it going to install some Starforce like...
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    warm?-Verbatim 16xDVD+R 100pk 19.99 A$14R

    Link i bit. don't know how great the deal is, but everybody seems to rave about the quality. EDIT: looks like this is average price BR, so AR this deal is pretty hot. also, user review says these will burn at 18x on those new samsung drives.
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    am i the only one that thinks bob dylan still isn't "back"

    critics are wetting themselves over his new album, like it's made up for his recent lackluster offerings. When i hear it, it just sounds like unoriginal standard country and blues motifs that have already been played to death without adding any innovation. The lyrics are also mostly pretty lame...
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    would you pirate software

    you bought a legitimate copy of the software and your dog chewed up the cd before you could install it?
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    bicycle mechanics...

    Can you replace old style adjustable bottom bracket cups with a new cartridge setup? would the BB have to be refaced to do this?
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    Bwahahaha...

    So my boss' assistant is a 40yo virgin. but not nearly as good a sense of humor as steve carrell. he's a strict christian type that's saving it for marriage or something, but he's such a bore he has yet to find someone. kinda of sad, but oh well. He casually comes up to me today proudly...
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    used motorcycle

    I'm thinking of buying a motorcycle, older 1970-1985 400-650cc standard style. I've looked in local classifieds, ebay and cycletrader, any other places i should look? also i'm thinking mid-late fall would be the best time to buy, more sellers, right?
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    Do you agree with israel's use of cluster bomb's

    just wonder if anyone actually agrees with this.