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    Constantly Corrupt Boot Sector on non-OS Drive...

    I switched around the SATA ports on the drives between the three accessible connections a couple weeks back to no avail (one of the four is totally obstructed by my 3870), although it at least gave me a reason to improve my wiring job a bit. Also, I'd not considered running the drive as an...
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    Constantly Corrupt Boot Sector on non-OS Drive...

    I have no other machine to test the drive in, although I certainly hope I don't/haven't run into any more motherboard issues, as I originally slagged another Lanparty UT via a power FUBAR when upgrading to the 3870. Also, Windows being assigned to "G" was not my intention, but I'm unsure how to...
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    Constantly Corrupt Boot Sector on non-OS Drive...

    Hello, all. I've got two internal SATA HDs in my rig--one 250GB, one 200GB. Both are Seagates and have performed remarkably well for at least a couple years, but I've run into a strange problem over the past few weeks: The 200GB trouble-free drive is divided into two partitions, one being...
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    Steelsound 5H v2 USB issue

    I won't bump this anymore after this, but I really thought someone would know something...even if it can't be done. *Crosses fingers*
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    Steelsound 5H v2 USB issue

    Bumpity bump bump.
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    Steelsound 5H v2 USB issue

    I recently bought this pair of headphones: http://www.steelseries.com/products/steel_sound/steelsound_5h_v2_usb/information They're great headphones, and they were an oustanding deal. But...since they're the USB version, they have their own soundcard. That wouldn't normally be bad, but I...
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    Best Wired Routers For Emule?

    I do a decent amount of Torrenting and eMuling, and a prior Linksys router I had (of the same make and model, I believe) performed very well, so I was caught a little off-guard by my recent problems. Perhaps I just got a "dud" router that didn't show its true colors until after the return...
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    Best Wired Routers For Emule?

    Alright, thanks for the advice. *Crosses fingers* :)
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    Best Wired Routers For Emule?

    My Linksys router behaved fine for a couple months, but then it starting overloading and rebooting constantly (even with a dramatically reduced number of connections), and it eventually ceased working completely. I was just trying to convey that I somehow broke my router through intense usage...
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    Best Wired Routers For Emule?

    I'm neither technically inclined enough or in possession of a switch, so I'll just have to plow on with conventional routers. Thanks for the clarification though, because I obviously misunderstood the responses. My apologies to InlineFive and nweaver.
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    Best Wired Routers For Emule?

    Here's my one and only hopeful bump.
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    Best Wired Routers For Emule?

    Right...but I'm asking what the best wired routers are out there to handle such an intense connection load, not what would be an "acceptable" PC and OS setup. I'm looking to find the best router(s) because I have a habit of fragging them through periodic heavy P2P usage.
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    Best Wired Routers For Emule?

    Hello, all. Hopefully I'm posting this in the correct location, but just in case I'm not I'll don my flame retardant shield. ;) This is from my posting on eMule's boards, but I'm meeting with little success there. Maybe someone can offer insight here? First off, I've already scoped...
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    What is YOUR solution to the Iraq situation?

    I don't think that there are any viable alternatives to this quagmire, and the only real options are those that minimze fallout. Iraq's current condition seems very representative of the overall state of the Middle East: a war-torn hotbed of religious issues that can only be resolved at the end...
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    Blindwrite 5

    Bump. You run it before you run Blindwrite itself, and you can custom-tailor the rip's specifications, like extracting subcodes and such. Edit: Nevermind. It's Blindwrite 5 Tweaker.
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    Blindwrite 5

    What is the name of the program you can use to fine-tune the rips in Blindwrite 5? I had the program before but can't remember what it is called. Thanks.
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    fluoridation is a drug to control the masses

    Not to mention cook with and bathe in. :frown:
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    Do you believe any war is justifiable?

    Because, as many posters have indicated, war should always be the final resort after expending all alternatives, we are sometimes forced into necessary wars. But a "just war" is an issue of moral relativity in my opinion, so there are always going to be justifiable wars since moral relativity...
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    fluoridation is a drug to control the masses

    In regards to the OP, I don't necessarily buy the concept of fluoride being used as an agent to keep us docile and cooperative, but it is a highly toxic substance that is dumped into the water supply seemingly because it is too toxic to dispose of anywhere else cheaply. The cheap disposal...
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    DFIMB

    Well I deleted it to no ill effect, and it hasn't reappeared. Odd, but again, thanks for the input everyone.
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    DFIMB

    Because I don't like mysterious or seemingly unnecessary DAT files that appear for no known reason in my root directory. Then, if there is not cause for them and they are just the byproduct of some other program or service, then I would prefer them deleted. Contribute this to an anally...
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    DFIMB.DAT?

    I deleted it without trouble.
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    DFIMB

    Thanks. :)
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    DFIMB

    XP SP2...sorry about that, and I posted in the Tech Support area as well. Thanks for the suggestion.
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    DFIMB.DAT?

    Do I need the DFIMB dat file that has shown up in my root directory? I do indeed have a DFI mobo, but I don't know if I can safely delete the file itself. I'm running XP Pro SP2 with the DFI LanParty UT nF4 Ultra-D. Thanks in advance.
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    DFIMB

    Nobody has any idea at all? :|
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    DFIMB

    Do I need the DFIMB dat file that has shown up in my root directory? I do indeed have a DFI mobo, but I don't know if I can safely delete the file itself. Thanks in advance.
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    A64/OCZ Mem Voltage Question

    Currently running: DFI LanParty UT Nf4 Ultra-D A64 3200+ 90nm Winnie@2.35ghz (10X235) (1.52V) Thermalright XP-90 (Prime95 load 48-49C, idle 34-35C) 2X512 OCZ4001024PDC-K@213mhz with a 9:10 divider (2.91V) Coolermaster Praetorian case *I am a first time overclocking amateaur.* I'm...
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    Quick Temp Question

    I think I'll probably stick with the stock chipset cooling for now at least, but thanks for the info and suggestions.
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    Quick Temp Question

    I also AS5'd my chipset during assembly. For the sake of info, if I did opt for an aftermarket chipset fan, what is the choice cooler to be had, keeping in mind that OC'ing is on the horizon?
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    Quick Temp Question

    I have a DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D with an A64 3200+ 90nm Winnie and am using an XP-90 for my proc's cooling and the stock DFI fan for the chipset. My question is, generally speaking, what is the maximum temperature threshold that my proc and chipset should not surpass? I understand that...
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    Clarification of Stem Cell Opinion

    This question is not whether there should or should not be federal funding for stem cell research and is directed at anyone who is uniformly opposed to stem cell research for whatever reason. If you are against utilizing extra in vitro-fertilized eggs for stem cell research, are you also...
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    "Bush Vows to Veto Measure Easing Stem Cell Restriction"

    Thanks for refreshing my memory on how this "voting" you speak of functions. :frown:
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    "Bush Vows to Veto Measure Easing Stem Cell Restriction"

    Regardless of the semantic pickings of my posts, I see it as truly sad and frustrating that religious ideologies are allowed to so negatively affect such promising research and potential technology.
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    "Bush Vows to Veto Measure Easing Stem Cell Restriction"

    "Embryonic stem cells, as their name suggests, are derived from embryos. Specifically, embryonic stem cells are derived from embryos that develop from eggs that have been fertilized in vitro?in an in vitro fertilization clinic?and then donated for research purposes with informed consent of the...
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    "Bush Vows to Veto Measure Easing Stem Cell Restriction"

    Then I reprise my statement to "I cannot fathom why any president would impede the efforts of the scientific and medical community to make what could be one of the greatest and far-reaching medical advances in modern times for the sake of an empty and misguided religious crusade." I apologize...
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    "Bush Vows to Veto Measure Easing Stem Cell Restriction"

    http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/20/polit...60d2af0&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss This almost makes me sick to my stomach. I cannot fathom why any president would impede the efforts of the scientific and medical community to make what could potentially be one of greatest and far-reaching...
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    Monarch Computer Systems... pretty reliable?

    I've ordered from Monarch in the past with no problems, but for my latest build, I received a defective A64 3200+ which I had to RMA back to them in tandem with my mobo, memory and HSF. I ran diagnostics on all my hardware before sending it back (Prime95, Memtest, etc) and isolated the sole...
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    Heatsink/Fan Q

    Looking at the XP-120 at: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-109-118&depa=0 I'm surprised it doesn't come with a fan.
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    Heatsink/Fan Q

    What is an excellent A64 third party cooling solution for the overclocker? Keep in mind I'm looking for a standard HSF unit, not any water cooling or other specialty cooling setups. I have an A64 3200+ (939 Winchester 90nm) and a DFI Lan Party NF4 Ultra-D. Any suggestions would be appreciated.