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    Windows 98SE network adapter woes

    The computer at work recently had some issues. I think someone aborted an installation of Verizon Business DSL software (because the service wasn't actually hooked up), which I think led to the vnetsup.vxd, etc. missing files error on bootup. I followed the directions on the Microsoft website to...
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    Samsung cell phone users, help!

    Cliff Notes: Used phone DOA, am I SOL? So, on the off chance that someone has an n400 here... I just purchased one off eBay to replace mine, which took a trip through the laundry. I called in the ESN before I got it, and they confirmed that it's ready to be activated, so I bought it. Seller...
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    Optical drive acting weird

    Apparently my cd-rw/dvd drive only likes to install things with one disk. Recently while installing a game that takes three cds, the machine crashed every time I tried it. Another game off of a single disk installed just fine. Tonight while installing something, I had to change disks, and the...
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    Puzzling issue...

    Something seems to have happened to the old puter lately. I have a 6800nu, and I've noticed that HL2 no longer runs at 12x10 with high detail settings, like it used to. Now it's completely unplayable at anything more than 10x7. Ordinarily that wouldn't be of a concern to me, since I used to play...
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    Cooling conundrum

    I have a Gigabyte passively cooled 6800nu in an Antec 3700BQE case. Now, the case is nice and quiet, and cools pretty well, and obviously the 6800 is quiet. But, man is that thing hot. It's like a small fire buring in the corner of my case. Even with my 7700AlCu my CPU (A64 2800+ at 2160Mhz and...
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    Zalman 7700-AlCu on Chaintech VNF3-250

    Anyone have this HSF/mobo combination? Looking at pictures, it seems like the backplate supplied with the Zalman is the same as the backplate already on the mobo. So, is it worth it to replace it? Not a huge deal, I know, I'll probably take the whole thing apart to make the installation easier...
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    Er, virus? Spyware? Aliens?

    Lately my computer sounds like it's constantly under load. CPU utilization is never 100%, but the trademark sound is still there. It's not hard drive accessing either. Maybe RAM access? Task Manager shows 26 processes (!). Is that a normal number? I confess I never paid attention to how many...
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    6800 no likey Windows?

    I have a 6800 (fanless) that doesn't seem to like Windows. I flashed it to the f2 bios following all the directions, the flash completed ok, and I restarted. It shows the boot screens and stuff, but when it tries to load the desktop, the monitor goes into standby mode. The FX5200 that I'm on...
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    6600GT vs used 6800

    Hi all, long time lurker, first time poster. I can get a Gigabyte 6800 (the fanless one) for $220 from a friend (retail box, includes everything). The 6600GT seems to be about $200. So my question is, would the 6800 be a good deal, or should I save a bit and get a 6600GT? I guess I'm...
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    Installing an A64 proc

    Can anyone point me in the direction of any photo guides that cover installing an A64 proc onto a motherboard. I've got a socket 754 proc and mobo coming next week and I've only done AXP systems in the past. I guess I'm looking for something like mechBgon's guide, but with an A64. Thanks!