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    Asus Laptop Doesn't Have Win7 Restore Disk...WTF?

    So I recently bought an ASUS K73SV and it does not ship with a Win7 Restore Disk. When I first started using it Windows told me to create an ISO file, basically creating a restore disk, right? I would like to purchase an SSD and reinstall a fresh copy of Win7 and not have all the bloatware...
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    What laptop? (yes another one, sorry!) ~$650 Multimedia Desktop Replacement

    So I just got the nod from the wife, she says should quit being cheap and get a new laptop. So help me spend my money wisely. For years I spent hundreds a month on the latest and greatest desktop parts. Then I got a half-dozen other hobbies and started to upgrade far less and I bought a...
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    Energy CB-5 Bookshelf Speakers $ $74.99 per Pair SHIPPED at Newegg

    I've been looking for a cheap little bookshelf speaker to get some music into my office. The new NHT Super Zeros are out now and are only $199 a pair for great sounding small speakers, but I didn't want to spend that much (in the world of high-end anything under $500 is CHEAP...so I'm REALLY...
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    Recommend me a home NAS w/ RAID

    I've been using a LaCie NAS device for a little over a year now. I've been happy with the performance for the most part once I updated the firmware, but I had a scare about two months ago where it stopped responding. It turned out to be the power supply (common) and they replaced it for free...
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    WLAN Performance and Using a Router to Repeat?

    I jumped on the Newegg deal for a new ASUS WL-520gU router. I was having intermittent dropping out issues with my Netgear WGT-624 v3 so I figured a new router for only $20 with good reviews was a no brainer. Well I'm having mixed results. While it appears that the WLAN has been stable for the...
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    Dell Latitude c640 with Weak Hinge - DIY Fix?

    So I just bought a used Dell c640 off eBay. This listed described "hinges loose" but when I got it I quickly realized that this thing wasn't going to be usable. Unless the screen is perfectly parallel to the force of gravity it flops over. I've googled this and figured it would be a common...
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    [/DEAD] Warm Deal? Factory Direct LaCie 500gb Mini - Home Edition NAS $99?!

    I know it seems odd but while randomly googling LaCie network storage devices I came across the LaCie Website and found this: http://www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?pid=10994 I was in the market for the regular version with USB to connect a second external drive but for the money I...
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    Painfully Slow Win XP Laptop - Any Help?

    My gf's Dell Latitude 600m (Pentium 3 1.4ghz, 1.5gb ddr) has become horribly slow over the last six months. It takes about 5 minutes to fully boot and opening programs is slow. At first I tried the basics: Disk Cleanup and Disk Defrag. Not surprisingly that did nothing. So then I did a...
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    Need to Vent: Got Scammed at a B&M!

    All excited. Finally convinced the gf to get an Xbox 360. She got me addicted to Rock Band, but I really want it for Forza. Anyway, I got a surprise bonus yesterday and she had a $100 AMEX gift card so we met at Costco after work. We got the last Holiday bundle (20 gb, Forza and Aliance, 2nd...
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    Can anyone host Win XP SP0? Hoping to frag tonight.

    Well I purchased a new copy of XP MCE a week ago but it isn't here yet. I was really hoping to be able to frag tonight on my newly built computer. I have an authentic Win XP SP0 serial number but my disk got scratched beyond repair. If someone could host a DL that would be sweet. Thanks...
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    Good enough GPU for COD2 but also HDCP?

    I used to have a grasp on all this. I used to be able to make up my own mind...I lost it! :) So I'm looking to buy (new or used) a pci-e video card for my new dual core system. I'm running an e2080 on a P35 board with 2gb of ddr2. Budget system yes, but it's all I can afford. So I need...
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    Viewsonic VA1703WB - 17" WS LCD $128.99 AR!

    Browsing the Egg this morning for a cheap LCD for my mom for Xmas. Came up with this 17" WS (actually 16:10) monitor for $189.99 - $50 MIR = $139.99 But I noticed on the rebate form that there are several retailers included in the MIR so I looked around. Best price I found was from...
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    Best "Cheap" AGP Card for HTPC?

    To do it all right I really need to spend the money...but if I don't HAVE the money then I can't. So I have to do this half-assed. I have a dead Socket A Athlon based system with a decent (7800gs) AGP card, and a budding HTPC with an old 4400ti that can't display well on my 55" Sony HDTV...
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    Struggling...Budget Build - Intel or AMD?

    I've search and read and search...and I'm sick of it. I just want someone to make up my mind for me! haha My old AMD 2600+ based system is dead and it is time to upgrade. I am giong to need a mothboard, CPU. memory and a video card. I currently use my system for very little. Basically...
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    Getting SP2 Setup Error in XP and crashing

    Reinstalled XP after swapping HDDs. I got an error right off the first boot saying Windows had recovered from a serious error. From there I could installed all of Microsofts Updates except SP2. I kept getting failed installs. I tried a bunch of Microsoft's suggestions without help. So I...
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    PC3200 with a 333fsb should be ok...right?

    Well I was all excited to buy 1gb of Crucial Ballistix PC3200 for $30 (see Hot Deals section for deal). Well I got it on Friday and decided to try it. I have an old Abit KV7-Raid (VIA KT600 chipset) and was running 333fsb on my AMD 2600+ but when I removed my sticks of PC2700, installed the...
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    Smoking Deal? 2x512 PC3200 Ballistix for $32 + FS!

    Just fell on this one over at the 'Egg... http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?Item=N82E16820148007 Originally $117.49 - 45 IR - $40 MIR and Free Shipping. So I just paid $32.49 for a gig of decent Crucial DDR shipped. I think that's pretty HOT. Thinking I should get more...
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    Seagate 7200.10 or Samsung SpinPoint T?

    I need a new SATA drive since mine failed after a year. I've read that the Samsung drives are fast, reliable, and quiet...but it failed. So now I have it narrowed down to the Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250620AS or the SAMSUNG SpinPoint T HD403LJ. So what do you think? Thanks. -Jeff
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    60mm TO 80m Fan Adapter Too Heavy? Temps!

    So just decided to try to get a second PC going with a few old parts (I'm looking for PC2400 or higher DDR btw). I have a Thermaltake CU (copper core with alum. fins) on my socket A Duron 850 @ ~1100mhz. I recently installed an old Akasa aluminum 60mm to 80mm fan adapter on it so I could get...
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    Canon A20 or Olympus D-510?

    Well I'm in the market for a new 2.1MPixel digi cam and I've pretty much narrowed it down to these two. (If you have a better pick let me know) So What I'd like to know is are these both good cams? If the price/availabilty is better on one of them should I go for it? I was all set to buy the...
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    AXIA R...Did I make out OK?

    I just recieved my AXIA 1.2 GHz. Its an AXIA R. I've heard of this stepping before but I've also heard the Y is ussualy better:( I'm hoping to get around 1.5 out of her...what are my chances? Thanks
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    Dell Inspiron Laptop RAM CHEAP!! Mistake?

    Well I grabed a used Inpiron 3200 from work last week because they were going to throw them out! I went to the Dell site to see what Upgrades I could get (it didnt have a CD rom) and I found that sodimms for this are cheap?! I thought it might be a mistake so I ordered them quick. I got them...
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    How many 1.33 are AXIA or AYHJA?

    I'm looking in CPUs and I wanna know how many 1.33 GHz Tbirds are accually AXIA or AYHJA steped? I want to OC this bad boy (or girl) and I want the best stepping. I'll pay the premium on them but what if I just blindly buy a 1.33....might it be AXIA or AYHJA?
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    What geforce card do i get?!

    Hey all well I'm about to buy a new Geforce card and I've realized its not an easy endevour! First of all I want a system that is limited by my 900MHz Tbird and not my vid card (GF MX). I play mostly Q2 (yes still) but I play UT and Q3. I've been a pretty much no frills guys (still play Q2 at...
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    Poll: What geforce card do i get?!

    Hey all well I'm about to buy a new Geforce card and I've realized its not an easy endevour! First of all I want a system that is limited by my 900MHz Tbird and not my vid card (GF MX). I play mostly Q2 (yes still) but I play UT and Q3. I've been a pretty much no frills guys (still play Q2 at...