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    Need opinion on memory configuration

    New build to be my everyday user. MB of course has dual channel support. My question is should I go 2x4 gig sticks or would 4x2 gig sticks be better. 8 gigs total is plenty for what I do, should I save the $10 with 2 4 gig sticks or just fill all 4 slots with 2 gig sticks? What do you think?
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    Weird memory problem!!

    Perhaps someone here knows the answer, it sure has me scratching my head. My wife's computer is a HP m9515y that came with 8 gigs of PC -6400 ram. 2 gig sticks in each slot. Worked fine for two years. About 2 months ago, it would randomly hang or not come out of low power state after sitting...
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    Networked Samsung printer

    For some unknown (to me anyway) reason, my printer has assigned itself and new IP address and all my computers on the network think it is still the old IP address, ergo I cannot print because the printer can't be seen. I have racked my brain, but I haven't figured out how to change it to what...
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    gmail compromised

    I was wondering if anybody could tell me how some Nigerian scum got into my gmail account, changed the password and security question and forwarded all email to his cell phone in nigeria. I NEVER give out passwords and am really at a loss to see how he accomplished this. I have already scanned...
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    PCI express

    Forgive my stupidity, but I'm still in the old school with AGP slots. I understand the PCI express system and that the x16 is used for graphic cards. My question is, I see many new MB with x1 slot and I have no idea how it can be used. Anyone care to enlighten an old gizzer??
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    Dell Outlet is a ripoff!

    I have been looking for an XPS 400 that I can turn into my HTPC and have been keeping and eye on the outlet. There are currently almost 350 units on the site. As I watched the total machine count climb, I waited for a discount to move the stock out. Suddenly this afternoon, they began to...
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    Ximeta Netdisk

    Anybody have a experience with Ximeta Netdisk external HD that combines both USB2.0 connectivity and an ethernet port to share on your local net. An Office Max near me has them on the clearance table for $99. It is an 80GB, 7200rpm drive. Would be nice to share files within my home network...
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    IBM A31p - Need some help

    Seems to be a lot of knowledgeable IBM people here, so here goes. What is the fastest processor that a A31p came with, or what could it be updated to. How is the ATI 7800 compared to say a Dell ATI 9000 both with 64 megs. I came across a very reasonable deal on an A31 but it has a slow 1.8...