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    Looking for a good car for school

    I know there are a lot of threads like this on here, but maybe you guys can still help me out. I'm going to be a senior next year, and my parents have talked about helping me buy a different car for college. Now they are saying that if I find a good deal on one before graduation I could get my...
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    *dead*

    Ok, i dont need help, per say, but I have a few quick questions. 1. There are 2 plugs comming off of the fan power cable, one for the video card fan plug and one for something else. What do I do with that other one? 2. I bought it used from a fellow AT'er. The thermal pads are mashed...
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    Corvette Z06 10.85 sec 1/4 mile

    Video here For any stock car (except tires) for under $70,000 to run under 11 seconds in the quarter mile is pretty impressive. I know this video is fairily old, but I just found this a few minutes ago and figured it would be worth a post on AT :D This video just shows how much potential...
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    iPod connectivity problems

    I got a heck of a deal and bought a 4G 20gb iPod from a teacher at school for $10. He broke the lock switch and couldn't get it to work, so my brother and I took it apart and disengaged the lock so it would work. Now, the iPod turns on, plays music, turns off, charges, and everything...
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    nVidia 6600 GT

    A friend of mine has a year old eMachines computer, and he wants to upgrade the graphics. Right now it has an onboard GeForce 4 MX accelerator, and pretty much anything would be an improvement, but I think that a 6600 GT will suit him pretty well. However, I dont want him to get anything that...
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    ~~~ Forum Notice - Please Help to Minimize The Number Of Vista Threads ~~~

    I know it's not ethical, but does Vista allow you to run more than one system off of one key? Don't flame me or anything, I just want to know because one of my friends has a slower machine, and he wants to install it and check it out for a while before he buys the upgrade because he doesn't...
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    Thermal Paste stuck in the fins of my Zalman cooler

    While removing thermal paste from my Zalman 7000B cooler, i ended up pushing some of it in between the fins at the bottom. I know this can't be good for my CPU temps and i've tried to get it out and i cant.... I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions, or if you guys (and girls) think i...
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    Anyone wanna recommend a budget speaker/receiver setup for my car?

    I was planning on buying an iPod, but my parents talked me out of that and they said that they would recommend me just buying a whole new sound setup for my car (16 year old speaker system isn't the greatest ;)). Anyways, can anyone recommend: -a receiver. I want one that sounds good and...
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    Quiet fans for my Tsunami?

    I know my Tsunami isn't exactly quiet, but it never really bothered me much. I started to think that next time i build my computer I might just get a new case anyways so i would just stay with the fans I have now. However, now (being i decided not to step up to water cooling next time I build)...
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    Where can you find your Elder Scrolls 4 saves?

    i want to know how to do this so i can move my save to another computer thanks for help!
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    Can I use iTunes to load to a non-Apple MP3 player?

    I love iTunes. I've heard it uses a lot more resources than other music software, but the layout and the ease of use is great. I want to get a MP3 player, but I really dont feel like buying an iPod for $300. My question is if i bought a Creative/iRiver/Samsung/Sony/whatever branded MP3...
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    Overclocking a socket 754 3400+ NC

    I want to get into overclocking my CPU. I have a good board for it, my CPU has been seen getting up to 2.7 or so on air, and my memory is decent for a good OC. My only concern is, if you wanted your computer to last, would you overclock it with the temps i'm getting? I think they may be...
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    If you were 18,000 ft away from a CO instead of the required 12,000 ft for DSL....

    I live in a little town, and a city less than 4 miles away has a CO with DSL, but it's unavailable in our area because the CO is supposed to be 12000 ft away or less. If you had a DSL modem, would you still get a broadband connection but just slower and maybe less reliable?
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    Windows Data Execution Program Keeps on Closing Windows Explorer

    It's starting to get really annoying. If I open folders like My Music, if I try and view pictures with Windows Fax and Picture Viewer, if I try and use the Search feature, and at other times, DEP comes up and says that it has to close Windows Explorer because of security reasons. It then...
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    Plug in and go?

    I'm taking my computer to school to download the updates for Counter Strike: Source, America's Army, and a few other things. My science teacher is really cool, and he said if i bring it in early i could set up the downloads and just come in and check on it when i actually have class with him...
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    TV Tuner Card

    OK, i just want a TV tuner card that has good audio/video recording (i dont want mono-audio recording) that i can hook up to my DirecTv reciever to record shows on my computer. I would like good software with it (i do not have MCE), and would be willing to spend up to $100 (if anything like...
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    WOW, removing a dust filter made temps go down about 6 C!

    I have a TT Tsunami with the 90mm side fan. I put a dust filter on that a while back to (what I thought) reduce my temps. Well, today I took it out of of curiousity, and I noticed that my max temps went from around 57 C or so (very high) to around 52 C (not so high). I know that my temp...
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    Difference in performance between 1.5 GB's and 2.0 GB's of ram

    It seems that you can get a 512 mb stick of PDP Patriot "Extreme Performance" ram at newegg for $40 AR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220018 Do you think i'll notice a difference between this plus the stuff I have now, or do I have to get about 2 GB's before i'd...
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    DVD's look crappy on computer

    I've tried playing DVD movies on my computer, with Windows Media Player and nVDVD, but the colors and resolution is off (looks horrible). It's performance really suffers too. Is there another program I should try, or is there something else I can try?
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    Using my computer as a DVR...sorta

    I want to use my PC, in conjunction with gaming/schoolwork, as a DVR. I want to record the picture/audio on my computer, and then either have the option to burn it on a DVD or to play it on my TV. I thought you could just do it with a TV tuner and soundcard hooked up to the Directv...
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    DSL question

    I always wanted to know this... I'm out of area according to SBC (phone provider), but a city 4 miles away has cable/DSL everywhere (pop. of about 3200 people). I want to know if i set up the high-speed modem if i could get broadband, just at a speed that's lower than advertised... Thanks :)
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    newest official driver for my mobo?

    I have the DFI Lanparty UT nf3 gb motherboard, and i'm not quite sure out of all of the files i've found which one is the best, newest, and above all, offical driver out of them all please help me out...thanks!
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    Best Photoediting Software

    I am in need of photoediting software. I know photoshop is good, but there are quite a few other programs out there. What's the difference between them all, like Roxio's or Microsoft's for example? I would like one with quite a few enhanceing abilities/features and the ability to cut and...
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    Looking for a vehicle (suv/truck mostly) for a highschooler

    I'm almost 16 and i'm looking for a decent automobile for a highschooler. I like the Jeep Cherokee's, the Ford Explorer's (sport-2 door versions) and Ranger, and the Chevy/GMC S-10/Sonoma. I found out the engines that they all use and here they are. I've heard good things about all of the...
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    nevermind

    My friend is having a lan party at his house. Last time i took it, as soon as i got home my video card stopped working, and now my parents are afraid that if i take it again it's gunna stop working...again. I've had a few problems with it within the first 1 1/2 months, but now it's all squared...
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    WOW!!!

    I've had earthlink for a while now and i never really noticed a big speed increase with the accelerator for loading web pages. But after a fresh HDD reformat i noticed that Earthlink has an "accelerator" update you can download. Anyways, i did and configured it, and i'm almost speachless...
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    Light Laptop gaming?

    My friend found this Compaq 2223 at Office Max and he wants it mainly for watching DVD's on the go and internet, but he said he really want to be able to play games like CoD and UT2k3 or 2k4 on low to medium details. He knows he wont be able to play Doom3 and HL2, but you think this would be...
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    Any 3d house interior/exterior programs that I can DL?

    Anyways, my family is thinking of building a house, and i've heard of 3d modelers that let you build a house and tour it (i'm quite sure Home Depot makes one), where you design the interior and exterior and it models it. I hope you know what i'm talking about, as i'd like to try one of these...
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    Big Noob Question...

    Ok, i think this is one of the biggest noob questions on here, but what do you do to reformat the HDD? And next, the bios doesnt have to do anything, so i just put my XP installer CD in and it reinstalls right? And next, what's the best thing to do to make sure it's virus free while i'm...
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    Opinions on the Viewsonic A91F+???

    I saw this at BB today and am pretty impressed. It seems pretty clear and you can adjust the brightness with a botton on the front. However, i would like to hear from someone who has experience with it. I would like to know about text clarity and any color problems or watnot. I would...
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    Comp has serious problems while online

    I built my system and internet was working fine, but lately it's been messed up. Sometimes it will be ok, but most of the time nothing on my toolbar responds, it moves horribly slow, or i cant download anything because it says i have a connection problem. My ISP is earthlink, and i know it's...
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    Recommended 5.1 Home Theater systems?

    Just wondering. Might be moving, and figured a new HT system would be nice to get things started! Just want something good quality, decent speakers, etc. Doesnt need to be real flashy, but still have all the connectors i need. Thanks!
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    Steam=full of problems...

    I bought HL2, installed it, installed CS: S, updated everything...bla bla bla, worked fine. Now, i registered windows and it messed up my anti-virus and programs a bit, but all it took was a fresh install of AVG and the games/other progs worked fine when i rebooted again. Then, after trying...
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    Surround sound not working on computer

    Ok, i have a 4.1 Altec Lansing speaker system for my comp (pretty common, but no model # or anything). I have my front two speakers comming into the sub in one cable, and the 2 rear speakers are on separate wires connecting to the sub. I have surround sound turned up on the volume controller...
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    PSU Purchasing Guide-----Revision 1.6

    After seeing a lot of posts on here (and making a few of them myself) I decided to try to help out and make a PSU guide for all on AT to see. Bear with me, it's not perfict, but i hope it can answer a few questions: What PSU Brands are the Best? Well, it's hard to say, as a lot of people...
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    OCZ Modstream 520w....with Poll!

    I suppose it may be a repost, but after seeing many threads on here it seems that quite a few people are experiancing low 12v rails and such with these PSU's. I'd like one, the modular design and the 12cm fan are a big plus, and it has 28a on the 12v rail, but it seems that most people are...
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    NOOOO! 3x6800GT's in 3 weeks!

    D@mn!!! If u saw my post about 1 week ago or so u would notice that i had 2 go on me, but now my replacement 6800GT from BFG just went!!! I had it for 4 days! Ok, at first i got a Leadtek GT, it worked great and i was happy with my new build until it went bad on me after about 3 days or so...
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    NOOOOO!!! Not again!!!!

    D@mn!!! If u saw my post about 1 week ago or so u would notice that i had 2 go on me, but now my replacement 6800GT from BFG just went!!! I had it for 4 days! Ok, at first i got a Leadtek GT, it worked great and i was happy with my new build until it went bad on me after about 3 days or so...
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    Wierd registry error popups when i'm online

    Things pop up only when i'm online every 10 minutes or so and it's really starting to tick me off. One says: Message from UPGRADE to NOW on 1/26/2005 9:19:22 PM Important Notice from MSOFT Buffer Overflow in Messenger Service Allows Unexpected Computer Shutdown, Virus Infection and...
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    Looking for an arial or satellite photo site

    We're looking at some recreational land in our area but we dont really have a good idea of what it looks like. Do u guys (or gals) know of any site that has free photos of land? We used to have a membership for one, but we lost our login information... Thanks!