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    SpeedFan Vs TAT & Core Temp

    e4300 Overclocked to 2.4 Ghz, 15 degree difference in temps using speedfan compared to tat and core temp, which is accurate? http://s171.photobucket.com/al...current=Untitled-2.jpg
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    Can I RMA this? *photos*

    *PICTURES* HDD Showing stripped sata connector, and still intact pins http://imajr.com/100_2757_171385 Piece of the Harddrives sata port embedded in sata cable http://imajr.com/100_2748_171384 I purchased a 320 gig Seagate sata hdd in february, although it had some of the...
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    New SEAGATE 320 GB shipped, HD TUNE errors, what does it mean?

    Just recently purchased this hard drive: http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?...620AS&manufacture=Seagate&promoid=1021 and using hd tune and hd inspector, these errors came up: http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u296/northstarkk/hdtuneerrors.jpg...
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    Is VIVO compatible with S-video?

    Is VIVO compatible with S-video (7 pin)?
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    Is a VIVO input compatible with a 7 pin s-video cable?

    I have a XFX 6600GT, with a vivo port, I am planning to purchase a 7-Pin S-Video to RCA cable to hook up to a TV without an s-video input. Here's the cable : http://www.svideo.com/7pintorca1.html Here's what I need to know : Is the VIVO port designed to be compatible with a 7 pin Pro...
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    LG dvd player misregonized by windows as a SCSI

    My LG dvd rom/cd writer the GCC - 4521B, is being recognized as a XA7427J VCM630G cdRom Device, I used the firewire updates from the LG website but it did nothing, my device manager/hardware installer in windows has always been iffy, without drivers, for example, when i use 2 monitors it...
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    Easy linux OS

    I have used Ubuntu, but im deciding if I should redownload ubuntu, or try something else, any recommendations for an easy to use linux distro? preferably something with some guides and stuff. Cliff Notes- recommend linux distro
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    AGP power voltage question

    Hello, While changing my bios dram I noticed that when I choose the 466 mhz option, my voltage levels for my cpu, ram, and agp power voltage amount change, I can understand why the cpu and ram voltage increase, to handle the oc, but why does the agp power voltage jump to 1.7, from 1.5 stock...
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    LG drive won't play audio CDS, but plays DVD's :S

    My LG dvd-rom has stopped playing audio cds, but is playing dvd's, Any thoughts?
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    Odd Graphical Problem

    System specs - 368 MB of ram, Intel Celeron 900 MHZ, Windows XP. The computer runs fine, until certain programs, ie : Kaspersky Anti Virus, or Bearshare are run, after a few minutes the computer locks up, and the monitor displays vertical colour patterns, once rebooted, it works fine, until...
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    Page filing question

    I have a P4 3.0 GHZ, with 512 MB of system memory, I have 2 hard drives, my main is a 20 gig drive(NTFS), that I store the OS on, the second is a storage drive that has 60 gigs(FAT32) of space, I have virtual memory set at initial 768 to 1536 maximum on the storage drive, the storage drive only...
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    Are their any new games out like FREELANCER?

    Are their any new games out that reminiscent of Freelancer, or that genre done well out? specs- P4 3.0, 512MB, 6600GT.
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    Rechargable Batteries

    My mom needs a rechargable battery kit, that holds 4 double A's, I read on a thread months ago, that the undisputed best was.. the lithium... ones...? but can someone post the name or a link to where to buy it online, thanks.
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    Hey, how do I get firefox to refresh less frequently

    Hey, I was wondering if their is a way to get firefox to refresh less frequently, I go to chat sites often, whenever the site refreshs, and I am mid-typing, and then hit backspace, it Goes back one page, and I get kicked from the site, anyone know?
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    3D Model Design Program

    Hey I have a buddy that wants to make a 3d model of a rather basic invention he wishes to produce and market, any suggestions?
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    Dell Laptop, Wireless router. - Help a brother help his sister LOL

    Hey all. Well I was helping my sister she needed a laptop, nothing high end, and that had financing so I thought dell would be good, now she also wanted a wireless network so we got router that came with dells deal, : http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=316# [router], everything has been...
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    SVCHOST.EXE, or ISP, or ROUTER, or Whole Computer Problem

    My ISP's service has been horrible lately, so Im unsure if this is a related or seperate problem anyways, sometimes after a long amount of internet usage my SVCHOST.EXE 'System' begins to climb in Mem Usage till it peaks around 32,000 K, followed by a connection drop, now Im forced to A -...
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    Does Dell ever have those save 750$ deals on lappys in Canada?

    Or applying to canadian citizens aswell?
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    My network area time limitation

    Hey, Im trying to help a buddy who wants to put a time limitation on a computer on his network, for his son, so that the internet cannot be accessed during 2 and 7 am, I heard this can be done on XP, can anyone give me more information, on how to do so?
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    $800 million North American Toyota plant, choosen to be built in Ontario Canada, Over the USA

    { The US had offered hundreds of millions of dollars in subsidies if Toyota would be willing to build the new $800 million North American Toyota plant in America, but Toyota declined, choosing to place it in Ontario, Canada instead. The reason? American workers are too uneducated to work in a...
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    shared directory problem

    In bearshare when I try to edit any settings in the downloads tab, i get the notice that : "the temp directory cannot be a subdirectory of a shared folder" I checked the folder and the drive and both are not being shared, how would I go about disabling a shared folder?
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    I need some choices for budget soundcards with a remote

    Hey all Im really lazy, and want a remote to play music while I am stoned laying in my bed, and the course of action seems to be to upgrade my soundcard and get one with a remote, do you have any recommendations for a budget solution? Currently Im using Onboard AC97, im not an audiophile, but...
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    Xoxide deals

    Chenbro Xpider Cases http://www.xoxide.com/chenbroxpider1.html Regular: $53.99 With Coupon: $19.99 Coupon Code: expeditor ---------------------------- 500W Aspire Super UV Reactive PSU - Black http://www.xoxide.com/500waassuuvr.html Regular: $72.99 With Coupon: $47.99 Coupon Code...
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    New hdd time, i got some questions

    I have a few questions im getting a new hdd, I plan to get the Seagate U150 80GB 7200RPM 8MB Barracuda 7200.7, now I have a 20 gig WD and it is a 2 meg(buffer i assume) so would this 8 meg buffered drive be faster? like would it be a good idea to put my OS system on it, make it the master with...
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    Which Printer should I get?

    Hey all, thanks for reading this, I am looking for a multifunction printer, capable of printing excellent 4 by 6 photos for my sister, scanning is also important since shes an aspiring artist and plain office type text printer for my mom, time is not an issue, quality is the most important, we...
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    IS this a sign of a dying harddrive?

    My harddrive isn't always recognized when I turn on the computer, it makes an odd doo-doo noise, when it doesn't work, although if I unplug the ide cable and put it back in it starts to work.. its a maxtor 60 gig. I am kinda in denial.. because I dont feel like getting a new harddrive and...
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    HD issue, and Memory Contemplation

    My o so budget PC has been working out great for me, but I have an issue with one of my harddrives, its a Maxtor, 60 gig, I got it used about 3 years ago, and it has been performing just fine, till about a month ago, when I loaded up my computer, it didn't show the drive, I use it for storage...
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    Memory Question

    i have 2 x 256 MB and want 1 gig.... I read that with P4's, (I have an msi 865 PE Neo 2 board) you can run a 512 MB stick in dual channel mode with 2 x 256, is this true? I have kingston brand modules and would buy the same, my manual offers no information about it.
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    Whats more important cas 2.0 or ddr400?

    i can either have ddr333 with 2.0 cas, or ddr400 with 2.5 what are the pros and cons of each..?
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    Kingston 1GB PC 3200 400 MHz 2x512MB Dual Channel Model 120$$ USD

    http://shop3.outpost.com/product/3956148 :) 30 Dollar rebate, mail in.
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    Scsi HDD setup

    I was wondering what I would need to get a scsi setup in my computer, I can get a used maxtor 18 gig scsi dirt cheap off a friend whos upgrading, and im wondering what I would need persé, a scsi controller card or something? I have an Msi Neo2 865 PE mobo. If their is any other information you...
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    Native Resolution? crt? lcd?

    Ahh okie im looking for an LCD something that is 17 inches, which is pretty standard for lcd's now, although.. what I dont truly understand is the native resolution.. I've been reading up on it and just want people to confirm.. what I think I know.. 17 inch LCD's are truly 17 inches of screen...
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    Is this an RMA-able offense?

    I bought a new mobo from a computer shop, i clear the cmos it stops working, I have had it for about a month now, also, after i cleared the cmos, I only got a blank screen on start up, the first time all the lights turned on etc, now, the computer won't even turn off, if the mobo is now dead...
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    ahh confused about what to do next.

    Ahh, so i had to refromat my primary hdd, though, i stupidly didn't take into account that i had a problem with my cmos settings, i installed a new bios version and things messed up a tad, anyways, I tried to clear my cmos following what my mobo manual said, and it didn't work, so now, I have a...
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    4 filled memory slots

    I have a p4 system, are their any system penalties from running 4 sticks of ddr 256 ram? Im assuming it will no longer be dual channelled..
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    hooking up my tv as a media player

    Hey im new to the concept of TV/Computer hybrids, but I wanted to know if their was a way to use my computer as a dvd player which then the video appears on the TV and have the sound channeling through my surround sound system??
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    *More General Sound Card Theory* Realtek sound is crap = me want a sound card

    My onboard realtek sound was fine when i was using some 2 generic speakers, but recently i upgraded to a 5.1 altec lansing setup, and the onboard sound, just does not do it justice, im looking for a sound card to fix the problem, i have been looking around, but never purchasing a sound card...
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    6600 GT

    What programs or apps are good for overclocking a video card? I have a 6600 GT is their anyway to unlock any extra pipelines or speed it up?
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    PSU questions, do i have enough power?

    I have a Safe Power 450 watt Switching Power supply, designed for P4's, though many of you may not of heard of this manu. I swear by them, I have used their psu's for as long as I can remember, and never ever had a problem plus have always supplied constant power continuously throughout over...