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    Quick question regarding video

    I'm currently looking to spend a few bucks on upgrading my system (new video card), but I would like to keep costs down but still get a good "bang for the buck" deal with my money. Would you guys recommend. Here is my specs. AMD 64 3200 Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe Swiftech MCX64-V/Thermaltake...
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    Screensaver

    Tried all that nothing worked. Only solution was not to use that specific screensaver and go back to the originial screensavers from Win XP.
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    Screensaver

    Thanks all for your help. I've fixed the problem. It seems that the screensaver I was using (Windows 3D screensaver) was causing the problem. I've changed it back to one of the original screensavers and the problem seems fixed. Thanks again.
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    Screensaver

    With my current rig (specs below) every time the screensaver kicks in and then I return to the computer it locks up. Well, it doesn't really lock up, but it won't come of screensaver no matter what I do. My keyboard and mouse don't seem to function. So every time this happens I'm forced to...
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    54mbs to 108mbs

    I'm already using WEP. But my concerns are for connectability not encryption. Thanks.
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    54mbs to 108mbs

    As I've stated above I use SBC DSL and a 2Wire dsl router, which is also a wi-fi 54mbs router. I seem to get lousy connection within my house. I've tried most everything from moving it away from the TV and the cordless phone. Still gets lousy connection and sometimes drops connections...
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    54mbs to 108mbs

    I have sbc dsl in my house. They sent me a 2wire wireless modem/router. I have D-Link pci card in my desktop, pc card in my laptop and usb 2.0 for another laptop. They all state max speed at 54mbs. I've heard somewhere, can't remember where, that you can do something to set the max speed to...
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    key for win xp

    First of all, I'm sorry if I stirred up a hornet's nest here with this issue. I never meant for that to happen. In either case I only blame myself for not checking such a simple thing before I decided to buy the laptop. I don't know the seller so asking him for such information would be...
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    key for win xp

    Well thanks all. I pretty much already knew I was "SOL" but now I'm sure of it. I guess I should have looked under the laptop for the key before I bought it from the guy. But I got it for such a cheap price that I had a brain fart. Either way, even if I go out and buy XP, which I will, I'll...
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    key for win xp

    I bought a used laptop that had win xp home on it. I reformated the hard drive thinking the key would be on the botton of it but it wasn't. Anyone know how I can get a key without having to buy a new version of windows? thanks.
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    Windows problem

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    Windows problem

    I've just finished putting together my new rig (described below). I'm running win xp pro w/ sp2. Every time I boot up I keep getting that screen that asks if I want to start in safe mode, etc. When I select start in normal mode it soft reboots and goes that to that exact screen. When I...
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    NuTech 8xDVD-/+RW drive

    I've heard somewhere that there is a firmware or BIOS upgrade that will boost performance for the NuTech DVD-RW drive, is that true? Anyone else hear that too?
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    Quick question regarding memory

    Oh, by the way, if you recommend forking up the cash to buy new memory please recommend the brand and type. Thanks.
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    Quick question regarding memory

    I just put together a new rig but decided to use 4 sticks of 256mb PC2700 memory I had left over from before. They were purchased from Crucial. Which by the way I have to comment on. I've had 4, count them, 4 stick of Crucial memory fail on me within 2 years. They were all purchased from...
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    X700 or 6600 GT PCI-E???

    Hey Lee I don't know if I can answer all of your questions but I think I can handle a few. I just recently set up a new system myself and did a bit of research before I made the move. In terms of the cpu, if you're into ocing you won't go wrong. I just bought the AMD 64 3200 (2.0ghz) because...
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    X700 or 6600 GT PCI-E???

    So I guess everyone is recommending that I go for the 66OO GT pci-e for now. Thanks all.
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    X700 or 6600 GT PCI-E???

    OK, thanks all for the help. But here's another question then. What would all of you recommend if I were to say I have $200 to $300 est. to spend. What would you all recommend then?
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    X700 or 6600 GT PCI-E???

    Thanks for the advice Todd33, but could you elaborate on why you think the GT is the better buy? Thanks.
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    X700 or 6600 GT PCI-E???

    I need some advice. I'm about to sink some cash into a new rig, but I'm stuck on which vid card to get. I'm stuck between ATI X700's or Nvidia 6600 GT. I need both of them to be PCI-E cards. Any advice? Thanks in advance. Here is the rig I'm currently building. AMD 64 3200 Asus A8N...
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    Advice needed

    What is NCQ?
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    Advice needed

    OK, thanks for the advice all. But is the 6800 better than the ati x800's? If so, which 6800 do you guys recommend? I just need it to be pci-express. Thanks.
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    Need some help

    I recently bought an Acer Aspire 1800 notebook, well actually a desktop replacement, computer. Here is the specs... 17" LCD WXGA P4 3.0 530 512mb DDR, upgraded to 1.25GB of Corsair PC2700 X600 PCI-express video w/ 64mb DVD-+RW drive 80GB HDD Wi-fi & bluetooth onboard Does...
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    Advice needed

    I need some advice... I'm going to be putting together a new rig, since my P4 rig just up and died on me. So I'm looking into setting up the following rig AMD 64 3200 90nm 939 Asus A8N-SLI Maxtor 300GB SATA 16mb buffer 1GB memory Audigy Z2 sound card But the advice I need is on the...