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    Use Memory Card or Portable HDD to backup laptop data (Daily)

    College is starting soon for me, and I was thinking of ways of how I could backup my data on my laptop. I intend to use a backup program that will backup my files on a daily basis. So would you choose a Memory Card (SD/CF) or external 2.5" HDD? Let's assume that both media has sufficient...
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    Problem with ASUS A8N Deluxe USB Ports

    ASUS A8N Deluxe (nforce 4 SLI) AMD 64 3500+ CPU 2 pieces of 512MB RAM (corsair value pack), CL 2.5 OCZ Powerstream 520W PSU NO overclocking. And my ext device is just a 2.5" HDD enclosed in some "brandless casing" that can run on its own power. And it worked on every comp too date...
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    Problem with ASUS A8N Deluxe USB Ports

    I need help! I bought a new PC recently that uses a ASUS A8N Deluxe mobo. It can support up to 10 USB 2.0 I am using a CM Stacker chassis and have connected my 6 front USB 2.0 ports to the 3 USB headers on the mobo, the remaining 4 ports is on the back I/O plate. Now, whenever I plug in an...
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    My new Seagate 7200.7 80GB SATA(NCQ) HDD is making unbearable noises.

    Folks, Your advice in this matter is greatly appreciated. Couple days back, I purchased a Seagate 7200.7 80GB SATA(NCQ-enabled) HDD. Since then, it has been giving this weird "metal clacking" sound, and it gets really noticeable during HDD seek operations when the HDD indicator flashes...
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    My new Seagate 7200.7 80GB SATA(NCQ) HDD is making unbearable noises.

    Folks, Your advice in this matter is greatly appreciated. Couple days back, I purchased a Seagate 7200.7 80GB SATA(NCQ-enabled) HDD. Since then, it has been giving this weird "metal clacking" sound, and it gets really noticeable during HDD seek operations when the HDD indicator flashes...
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    CM Stacker users I need some advice!

    To all CM Stacker users, I need some advice. For the 120mm front intake fan module (with the 4 HDD cage), is it supposed to be mounted behind those dust-filtered 5.25" bays or is it going to be exposed without any form of dust filter? Many tks.
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    Antec Super LANBoy compatability questions

    As above, Will the OCZ Powerstream 520W PSU and Gigabyte Rocket Cooler PRO have any problems fitting into the Antec Super LANBoy Casing??
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    News on the recent 2TB Mu-Card (Flash Memory Card)

    The article I read prev said that it had speed transfer of up to 120MB/sec, but is also backwards compatible with the slower SD/MMC interface. I'm still pretty skeptical over this, so I'm just waiting for new news, but in the meantime was wondering what the other who have read it think about...
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    is sp2 for xp a must install

    In that case what is the max TCP/IP connections a XP SP2 camputer can establish? Even initiating 10 connections max at one go is undesired! Is there anyway to work around this damn "improvement" when I install SP2? Stupid microsoft...
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    News on the recent 2TB Mu-Card (Flash Memory Card)

    Hoax? It's reported by Digitimes and Inquirer, 2 highly respected sources. Plus they're opening trade neg with MMC alliance and several major IT companies have expressed their interest. Hoax you say?
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    WinXP SP2 limited no. of outgoing connections workaround

    I've read that WinXP SP2 severely limits yr no. of outgoing connections (to 10 I think). Is there any workaround to this issue?
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    News on the recent 2TB Mu-Card (Flash Memory Card)

    Folks, I think back in Jan/Feb 2005 and even earlier back in Q4 2004, there was some articles on the development of the Mu-Card by some Taiwanese company. The articles all reported that the prototypes have been completed, and that the Taiwanese company is currently in negotiation with some...
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    Program to save web embedded movie file to disk

    Hi, Can anyone direct me to a program that can save "web-embedded" movie files(in particular WMV files) to my harddrive, cos I don't wanna stream the connection, playback is a bit jerky. Thanks!
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    Please comment on my proposed rig

    Yep, it's 1GB RAM total (edited it to make it clearer). Btw will increasing RAM to 2GB(2 pcs of 1GB sticks) help to increase performance. Cos I want this rig to weather through the next OS overhaul, i.e. Longhorn.
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    Please comment on my proposed rig

    Hi, Finally after much research I have decided to get the following rig It's primary used for gaming for the next few years. So what are your comments? Ya think there can be any more improvements to this rig(within the same price budget of course) 1xAMD 64 3500+ CPU 1xABIT AN8 Motherboard...
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    Changing/Upgrading PCs but using the same XP OEM. Possible?

    I've been searching the forums and there have been alot of conflicting opinions on this issue. So to sum it up. Technically and maybe legally I can't do that, because it goes against the OEM licence agreement, EULA, etc. But in real life, one can do that by just calling Microsoft up and...
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    Changing/Upgrading PCs but using the same XP OEM. Possible?

    I know this OEM FAQ issues has been around, but I need help in a specific question. Let's say I have an existing PC with a legit XP OEM installed on it. One year later, when I buy a new PC, can i use that same XP OEM CD to install WinXP on the new PC? Note: I will uninstall WinXP from the...
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    Which brand of Nvidia graphics card to buy?

    Guys need some advice! As above, in your opinions, which brands of graphics card (for Nvidia) is highly recommended, especially in terms of long-term stability? I have the following to choose from: Gainward, MSI, Leadtek, Inno3D, Elsa & XFX. Does anyone has any experience (both positive...
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    Which brand of Nvidia graphics card should I buy?

    As above, in your opinions, which brands of graphics card (for Nvidia) is highly recommended, especially in terms of long-term stability? 1)Leadtek 2)MSI 3)Inno3D 4)Gainward 5)Elsa 6)XFX Does anyone has any experience (both positive and negative) for the six brands mentioned above?
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    nForce 4 Brand Dilemma

    Hi, I am looking foward to purchase a nforce4 ultra mobo in the next few weeks but I am in the dilemma between the following brands - ASUS, ABIT, MSI & DFI. From what I understand, these 4 mobo manufactuers can be considered as the industry leading manufacturers. So which one should I choose...
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    Problems with PCIe 6800GT "Bridge Chip"

    Hi, Do any of you hardware tech experts out there know if there is any side effect of purchasing a PCIe 6800GT, that will be run under load for an extended period of time (aka intensive gaming). From what I understand, the 6800GT is a AGP native card, and some time was needed to develop some...