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    Logitech z5300 speakers will not produce sound

    I've got a strange issue i'm hoping is a simple fix and not hardware malfunction. I've got a set of logitech z5300 5.1 speakers that used to work great. About a year ago I boxed them up and moved to a new house, where they have sat in storage until last night. I unboxed it all, got it all...
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    Automatic Printing to PDF in a Windows System

    I'm seeking a program that will let me print to a PDF file automatically without prompting for a path/filename such as Adobe or CutePDF. It would be great if we could hardcode in the file name as well; something like \\servername\sharename\xxx<date/time stamp>*.PDF. This would give it the unique...
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    Automatic Printing to PDF

    I'm seeking a program that will let me print to a PDF file automatically without prompting for a path/filename such as Adobe or CutePDF. It would be great if we could hardcode in the file name as well; something like \\servername\sharename\xxx<date/time stamp>*.PDF. This would give it the unique...
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    need advice on the best 8 port router to get

    Needin more ports.. currently we have 5 devices, I don't really see it getting too much more than that.. the house has no more room for any more.. but this would leave room for 3 or 4 extra's.. What's the best 8 port router on the market now? I looked at the 8 port linksys, but i've never...
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    Best laptop for $700 or less?

    They are going to use it for general usage type stuff.. internet, mail, homework, etc.. Brand isn't really a big deal.. toshiba, hp/compaq, etc, doesn't matter. Requirements would be, wireless NIC, RJ-45 NIC 256MB RAM, Combo optical drive.. That's about all I can think of that's required...
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    Harddrives dying because of overclocking?

    I had a 40 gig go out on me a couple months ago, and just last night my Raptor shat its self. I have an Abit NF7-S, latest BIOS.. normally run on a 2500+ barton at around 210x10.5. The CPU/FSB divider is set for 6/6.. Just last night I installed my new 2400+ Mobile. I got to thinking about...
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    NF7-S northbridge/southbridge cooling

    I'm thinking about how I could improve my chipset cooling... I thought about maybe buying a better northbridge cooler, and using some thermal adhesive to attach the stock NB cooler to the southbridge. Do you think there's room to fit that stock NB cooler under a Radeon 9800 and clear the AGP...
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    Upgrade question

    Well, my system doesn't NEED upgraded by any means, it smokes all games I play on high settings, but I've been seeing alot of hype about these Mobile AXP's and its making me antsy. I'm not extremely satisfied with the overclock I got out of my current and CPU (but who is in this forum? lol)...
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    Dual Display w/ NV Quadro (Projector screen + Monitor)

    I've got a PC here with an NV Quadro4 setup for dual display (clone mode) used for a class with a projector. That part works fine, the only trouble is that they need the projector in other areas of the building so they can't leave it hooked up all the time. When they unhook the projector the...
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    Oldie - Win95 machine auto reboots @ logo screen

    There's an old compaq (2100mx -I think-) here at work that needed a network printer added (an HP Laser Jet 2100 connected to a jetdirect port), which I did, but for some reason the computer thought the printer was offline. So I figured a reboot outta take care of that, and boy was I wrong. Now...
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    Error: An unknown error has occurred

    A user at my place of work is getting this error.. Error: An unknown error has occurred. It just happens randomly even when nothing is open.. Event viewer shows nothing and this error doesn't cause the user any problems other than making them click OK. I'm not real sure how to troubleshoot...
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    9800 np causing reboots in BF1942 and DC (not sure about other games)

    I'm just gonna C/P my posts over @ rage3d forums, since it doesn't look like anyone's even lookin at my post, and you guys seem to be more helpful and quicker response times anyways: I just upgraded from a gf4 ti4200 to a 9800 non pro - one of those Circuit City sale ones- and everything's...
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    Post your HD Benchmarks

    I installed my Raptor last night.. and while it was quicker formatting and loading windows, nothing else really seems to be as fast as I expected, especially since i'm upgrading from a 5400 RPM drive.. I think I might have something set wrong, but I'd like to see a comparison of my scores and...
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    PC3700 Buffalo BH-5 vs PC3200 TwinX

    This may seem like a dumb question but... I currently have a gig of pc3200 TwinX, along with a nf7-s and a barton 2500+ (211x10.5). I've heard alot of people saying how great of a bargain buffalo's bh-5 sticks are.. I did some looking around and i can get 2x512 sticks of pc3700 Buffalo BH-5's...
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    Biostar M7VIZ (km400) problem

    **posted this in the motherboard forum here, sorry for posting in 2 spots, but i need to find an answer pretty quick** Alright.. my grandma has this board, and she just upgraded her CPU to a 2000+. This VIA KM400 Chipset is basically the KT400 with integrated video if i'm not mistaken. Here's...
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    Biostar M7VIZ KM400 Chipset help

    Alright.. my grandma has this board, and she just upgraded her CPU to a 2000+. This VIA KM400 Chipset is basically the KT400 with integrated video if i'm not mistaken. Here's the prob.. the CPU is only running at 1.2 GHz, because the FSB is only set to 100 MHz. In the bios, there's an option...
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    Northbridge fan on NF7-S

    Is it just mine, or is this thing really loud and whiney/droney sounding when you boot up? And even after windows loads and it calms down, it still seems pretty loud.. I don't really remember reading anything about this thing being the loudest thing in the case, so maybe mines defective...
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    Need help w/ stability prob

    Ok, I finally got my parts in.. specs: 2500+ slk-800u NF7-S rev 2.0 1 GB Corsair TwinX PC3200 Latest WHQL Nvidia Nforce Drivers GF4 Ti4200 350w PSU (new 420w + chieftec case is in the mail) Windows XP Pro SP1 Anyway, here's the problem.. I slapped the new stuff in my current case, loaded...
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    Halo online causing BSOD's

    A friend of mine is trying to play halo - multiplayer, but he says everytime he tries to play online, his computer reboots.. I had him disable the auto-reboot and write down what BSOD says, here's what he gave me: Technical Information: ***Stop:0X0000008E (0X0000005, 0XBFA74ESA, 0XF70B4AEC...
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    SLK-800 or SLK-800u for NF7-S + Barton

    I ordered an NF7-S and a 2500+ barton and i'm trying to decide on the heatsink.. The fan i'm gonna get is the Enermax 80mm Adjustable.. I like the idea of a bolt on heatsink for increased physical stability (even tho I don't usually ever move my case) and not having to mess with the clips.. the...
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    Need a good AMD mobo for 50 bucks

    What's the best chipset/mobo for an Athlon for like 50 bucks or less.. I'm looking @ a 40-50 dollar 1700+ to go with it. This computer would be for my grandparents.. the only thing they use it for is email and internet basically. Right now they have a K6-2 500 MHz CPU with 64 MB of memory...
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    Which memory to get with an OC'd 1700+

    Ok.. I've got a 470-500 dollar budget, and I'm planning on upgrading my CPU, mobo, and Memory. I've got the 1700+ and NF7-S picked out from Excaliberpc. I'll be OC'ing the 1700 to at least 10x200, but this is what I'm mainly striving for. Still debating whether to get the cooler master aero 7...
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    Need help hooking up TV to my TV-out card

    Ok, I've got an asus V9280/TD (gf4 ti4200-8x) and would like to hook up my tv to the s-video out jack on my vid card, to be able to use the TV as a second display and also watch movies on. Ok, here's the problem... My TV is pretty old and cheap.. its a Memorex, and its only plug/jack on the...
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    ASUS V9280/TD (gf4 Ti4200-8X) memory clock ?

    According to ASUS's specs, this card's memory should be at 550MHz stock. But both RivaTuner and Coolbits show it at 513 MHz. When I try to OC the memory, it starts getting artifacts around 540-550 MHz. The core was at its correct stock speed - 250MHz (so far I have the core up to 310). How...
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    Zero Display Service Error - 3.2/3.4 Cat's

    I get this Zero Display Service Error towards the end of the installation of both 3.2 and 3.4 Cataylst display drivers for my 9700 pro. Everything seems to be working ok, but I have experienced a slight (2-5) FPS decrease in all my games and benchmarks going from 3.2 to 3.4. I've tried...
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    512MB PC133 - CL2 vs. 768MB PC133 - CL3

    I've got 3 x 256MB sticks of pc133 ram here.. I've been using 512 (2x256)@ 133 MHz in CAS 2 with no problems. One stick is a Kingston ValueRAM series (samsung chips), and the other is identified as a Xerox brand (can't tell what brand of chips) by AIDA32. I'm able to run these 2 sticks in CAS...
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    Voltage readings conflicting

    I'm running on a 1.0 GHz T-bird with stock HSF, and my temps seem to be pretty high especially for being at 10 x 100 (stock), and I can't overclock at all without getting into the 60's (celcius). Bios and MBM both show idle temps of about 46 C and load temps (prime95 for about 30 minutes -...
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    Ram speed question

    Sorry if this is a dumb question.. but i'm a little confused on what speed the RAM actually runs at.. lets say DDR 400 MHz for example. Ok, say your FSB is at 266 (133 x 2), does that mean your RAM is running @ 266 also, with the capability to be OC'd up to 400 MHz? Or does it run at 400 MHz...
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    Toshiba Tecra 740CDT - Goes into resume mode randomly

    A colleague of mine has a Tecra 740CDT which at random times goes into resume mode. He could be installing windows, letting it idle, playing a game,etc, and it will go into resume mode for no reason. This wouldn't be so bad, but you can't get out of it unless you let it sit for awhile, and hit...
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    how do i get the compatibility option in win2k

    I used to have a compatibility tab in my shortcut properties like in XP, but since i've reformatted and reinstalled win2k, i dont have it. I heard you can install it through the win2k cd somewhere, but i haven't had any luck finding it. Can someone point me in the right direction for this...