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    Can I use Windows 7 RTM then activate it to Professional?

    Can I activate an x64 Windows 7 RTM Ultimate installation with an x64 Windows 7 Professional key? Of course, expecting the system to have Windows 7 Professional features.
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    So, I was heating up some Progresso Chicken Noodle...

    When I noticed it said to heat for 4 minutes and let stand for 1. Why not just heat for 3 minutes and then eat immediately?
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    Dan Brown - The Lost Symbol (Hardcover) preorder - $16.17 @ Amazon

    Looks like Amazon is offering a nice discount on Dan Brown's new book, due out in a few weeks. Retail price will be $29.95. I don't know if this is a price mistake or not but it seems hot to me. ;) Link! Product Description Dan Brown?s new novel, the eagerly awaited follow-up to his #1...
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    ATI 4850 overkill for 1440x900?

    Helping a buddy piece together a computer and am questioning my recommendation of a GTX 260 for his 19" 1440x900 monitor. I thought about moving down to an ATI 4850 for him but am wondering now if even that is overkill for the resolution. His main requirement is that it play Call of Duty...
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    PS3 redesign in the pipes?

    I'm considering trading my 360 for a PS3 and was wondering if there is any truth to the PS3 redesign rumors. I know Sony is a company prone to such hardware revisions but is it coming very soon?
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    To lap or not to lap?

    Is it worth trading the Intel warranty for slightly better temps from lapping?
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    I had a couple friends over last night. As a joke it seems the bought a bunch of games on Steam when I passed out.

    Hilarious prank. My card has been charged over $50 and I don't know what to do. What department at Valve should I contact to get this resolved and the games removed? Do I need to file a CC dispute now? Reasons to Lock- OP never posted back after multiple requests for specific games...
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    Airflow as good as the Antec 300 but quieter?

    I'm looking to get a new case. Needs to fit my Xigmatek HDT-1283 HSF and GTX 260 and I'd like it to be as cool as the Antec 300, but nicer looking and quieter. Would an Antec Solo with a Scythe Kama Bay intake fan be a good alternative?
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    Are the push-pins okay to use?

    I'm doing a build for a friend and forgot to budget a bolt-through kit for the cooler. I'm only planning on using the stock cooler and am wondering if the backplate is a 'necessity' or not. On one hand I don't want to spend the $14 out of pocket for something he doesn't need, but he will be...
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    I need a new inkjet printer.

    My Epson CX8400 bit the dust right as my 18 cartridge order from SwiftInk arrived. So, if it uses Epson 69 ink that is a plus... but perhaps there's something better out there and I can return this shipment. I don't need an all-in-one and actually would prefer not to have one. I plan on using...
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    Coke vs Pepsi

    Well, what is it?
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    Hot! Samsung Spinpoint F1 1TB HD103UJ - $78.90 + free shipping

    http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...p?ProductCode=10007194 ZZF has it for $78.90 with some suggesting they pack their drives better than NewEgg. :)
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    This GTX260 deal worth jumping on?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/...?ItemList=Combo.184553 XFX GTX 260 Core 216 + XFX Wireless Controller + 3DMark Vantage Elite+ Farcry 2 + Call of Duty 5 + Mirror's Edge = $170 free shipping, no rebates. So, is this a 55nm card? This a safe bet that I won't get hit (too hard) by falling prices?
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    Major Déjà vu Just occurred...

    I'm making a spreadsheet of a PC build for a friend when I have the eeriest sense of Déjà vu doing this. The chart, the links pasted in the far right column... And this is the first time I've ever done this. Weird.
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    1680x1050 demands what?

    I have the option of buying a new card. I'd like to spend $150 (used perhaps) and have a 1680x1050 monitor. I have a 4850 which I am selling to a friend who needs one and can get a new card. So, what's something that will not be dropping in price drastically, or is it best to wait some?
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    I want some dessert. Your vote decides it.

    What will I be eating in 20 minutes? EDIT: Already had my desert today.
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    World at War + Punkbuster + Windows 7 Beta = ?

    I've heard punkbuster has issues on Windows 7 with some games. Does it work with World at War?
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    Whatchamacallit vs Nutrageous

    Between the two, which is better?
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    Is anyone else scared of The Brave Little Toaster?

    That movie scared the bejeesus out of me when I was little... to this day I shudder to think of it. Remember that scary firefighter clown??? *shudders*
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    4850 vs 9800GTX+

    I have an eVGA 9800GTX+ which I can trade for a ASUS 4850 TOP. Only cost to me would be the price of shipping. If I had a shorter card I would be able to use all 6 HDD slots my case has available. Right now two are blocked by the 9800GTX+ Also, the 4850 requires only one 6 pin connector...
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    6 pin PCI-E power cable with switch?

    I need a way to turn off one of my graphics cards at the source without unplugging it. I thought about using a cold cathode molex passthrough switch but those are all 4 pin and I need two 3 pin to 6 pin PCI-E adapters. Does anyone know where I could get something like that? Something like...
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    Can my Antec NeoPower 500W handle this?

    Q9400 GA-EP45-UD3P 2x4850inCrossfire
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    9800GTX+ to CrossFire 4850 worth it?

    Considering this trade. Have a 512MB 9800GTX+ and was offered 2x Asus TOP 512MB 4850 in CrossFire for my card plus $100. Big performance increase? Worth the money? My monitor resolution is 1680x1050
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    Vista Home Premium x64, XP Professional x64, or Server 2008 Standard x64?

    Just want the best overall gaming performance. Have 8GB RAM so I can't use a 32-bit OS AFAIK. Q9400 2.66 GHz GA-EP45-UD3P 8GB DDR2-800 9800GTX+ 250GB WD IDE 7200 RPM
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    Cores 3 & 4 stuck at 46 C idle + load - Q9400

    It seems the temperature readouts for Cores 3 and 4 of my Q9400 are stuck at 46 C no matter if they are using 99% CPU or none at all. Is this an error with my temperature reading software or with the chip?
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    ETA for new World at War maps?

    Just curious if anyone has heard when the 360 maps are going to be offered to PC players.
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    XIGMATEK bolt-through kit + Intel Stock HSF = ???

    I planned on buying a high performance heatsink later on and using the Intel Stock HSF for now. I was told to buy a bolt-through kit to make life easier when I wanted to upgrade and for best performance. Is there a way to remove the Intel HSF's pushpins so i can use the screws for the...
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    Q9400 vs Q9550

    I can save quite a bit of money going with a Q9400 instead of a Q9550, that much is clear. I want to OC only to around 3GHz which it seems both will do fine. The question comes down to the L2 cache. I don't fold and I don't do CAD. I'm making a Hackintosh and I will be doing regular...
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    Do I buy the Q9400 or Q9450?

    I can't decide! As has been pointed out, CPUs and Overclocking is that way. Moderator allisolm
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    Anyone have experience with a CISS?

    I was looking for some EPSON ink on eBay when I saw these CISS devices. Seem like a good way to save some money. http://www.brandonstaggs.com/e...ous-ink-system-review/ I saw this review and while the system looks dated compared to what's on eBay now, the results looked good. Has anyone...
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    Quietest/Coolest Running 1TB HDD

    I'm looking for the coolest running and quietest 1TB HDD to put in my iMac. can anyone help out?
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    Team Fortress 2 Error - Strange!

    I booted up Team Fortress 2 and have been greeted by these error messages since! Can't seem to figure out what it is. I reinstalled the game via Steam. Image of Error Seems to happen on all servers.
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    Wait... Call of Duty 4 PS3 doesn't support Dualshock 3?

    And they say it is too late to add it in? What a crock!
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    Blocking P2P/Torrent traffic on residental netowrk.

    My apartment's connection appears to be eaten alive by P2P traffic. It is unencrypted and fairly mismanaged. I was able to log into the router with default credentials. I would like to present the landlord with a proposal to encrypt the network and block P@P/Torrent traffic on it. I realize...
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    BHO... I don't get it?

    Why do McCain supporters refer to the Democratic nominee as BHO? Is that supposed to be some sort of degradation? This is a "BHO" This is Barack Obama. The same questions applies to "McSame" and "Hussein." Are we children? Is this recess? Are we mocking someone's name as a...
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    Best used car under $15k?

    Need some advice. What would be the best car to buy under $15l. It must be a sedan or small SUV. Low mileage, under 30; is a big consideration I drive a manual, so that is not only acceptable, it's preferable. Safety is a concern so crash test do matter and I'd like side airbags. I'd like...
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    How many people who have the day off are actually mourning the death of Gerald Ford?

    The man died peacefully at an old age? Yes, it's sad to see anyone's passing, but does the Post Office need to be shut down? Do taxpayers need to have their money spent on a highly elaborate funeral? I'm not against state funerals and mourning under special circumstance, but this isn't a JFK...