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    Time to Upgrade

    Alrighty, it is finally time to upgrade my aging computer. I will be keeping a few parts that I currently have. 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Gaming, and some web surfing. 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as...
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    Getting an error when trying to install Zune software

    Finally got my 80gb black zune today. I went and downloaded the software that was needed in order to connect my computer to the Zune. As I got to install the software I get an error that reads: System Updates Required Zune software installation cant continue until you've installed one or...
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    Creative way to write about a photon

    My professor has told us all to write a story about the life of a photon and its journey to earth. But he doesn't want it to be the whole boring scientific paper, he wants it to be something we'll remember. So he told us to be as creative as you can, as there is no limit to the length of the...
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    What was that psychology test called when they tested...

    A while back a psychologist did a test on subjects in which he showed the subject and 3 others a bar graph. The subject was asked to tell which one was higher than the rest (A,B,C or D) after 3 people had already answered. They found that people were more likely to go along with a group, even if...
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    Another Rate my Computer Build

    I know you guys see these all the time, but I've been a bit outta the loop for a while now and am thinking about spending my money on my outdated comp. What I was thinking goes a little something like this: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard................$129...
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    While listening to my Pimsleur CD's I often pause

    the CD so I can think about what to say. Is this a bad habit to do? Or should I be making sure I am definitely saying the right thing by thinking about it for a few seconds? Another question for people who have used these. I am only on lesson 10 of the first unit, but I can already make some...
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    Anyone have GrandCentral Invites

    If so, I'd love to have one. My email is: jsolpo554@gmail.com thanks in advance
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    Software for Tracking Employee Time

    My small business has been using the old fashion time card punchers to clock hours, which gets very aggravating and annoying to track, especially around pay time. Is there any small scale software that anybody knows about that tracks employee's hours? Thanks in advance.
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    Is this the click of death?

    I just got my Seagate 7200.10 320GB HD today in the mail from newegg. Plugged it in, started up the comp...no problems. I run computer management and format my drive with no problem (although it took over 2 hours :() No matter. I start to transfer important files from my 80GB main, and i start...
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    Most Embarrassing Thing You've Ever Done

    I want to hear the most embarrassing thing you've ever done. For that matter what have you always wanted to do, but haven't since it is so embarrassing. Mine is answering the door for pizza in the nude. Got a free pizza and $20 from friends. Share your stories
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    Audigy2 ZS Problems

    I got a new motherboard a little while ago and I transferred everything perfectly and found out that the motherboard didnt work. So I went back to the old mobo so I could continue to use my system while I dealt with the broken one. I go to set my sound card back up and suddenly it cant find it...
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    Recommend some polarized sunglasses

    I need some new sunglasses and I want ones that are polarized. I like the look of the Oakley Five 2.0's, but I want to see some others out there before I get them. Oakley Fives 2.0
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    FIFA 06

    Online it says that there is a penalty shootout mode, but I cant seem to find it. To anyone who has the game for PC, where's it at?
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    Would you pay for google?

    Imagine if google wasnt free off the internet and you knew everything you know about it now.....would you pay for it? Edit: Also in this imaginary world there are no other search engines such as yahoo or MSN, just Google Edit2: Poll -Got $$$?
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    DELETE

    DELETE, GOT MY ANSWER
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    System will not start with GFX card in

    Im replacing my mobo with a used one i got off FS/T and i get everything in. I go to start up my system and...nothing, it wont start. so i check my wiring, its fine. everything is fine so i try to narrow it down to a certain part. i take everything out, and put parts back in one by one. after...
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    What should I name my new dog?

    Im getting a new dog in a week or so, and i dont want to give him some overused, gay name like Fido or Butch. So i need a revolutionary awsome, name for him. -Got suggestions?
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    Delete

    my bad, it was on the second page of seaches...and im well lazy
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    Best Place to Buy Fans

    Where is the best place to find the biggest selection and best prices for fans? Oh and another question, is it better to have more exhaust or intake for your case? #3: Which fan controllers would you recommend? -Got fans?
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    Coolest Word

    Need a word that means something really....deathlike and destructive or dealing with something of the sort. Fine my word=gone
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    Best Anti-Virus Software?

    What is the best anti-virus software I can buy? Ive had some bad experiences with Norton and the GData ones, so other than those Im up for suggestions Are the BitDefender or RAV Anti-Virus softwares any good? -Got Virus'?
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    Help me choose!

    O boy I'm in a bit of a pickle here. First of all its been decided that I'm going to buy a Opteron 165 for my CPU. This is where the problem comes. I currently have a 6800 vanilla in my system. Option 1: Opteron 165 6800 AsRock Dual SATA2 Mobo Option 2: Opteron 165 New PCI-e...
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    Help me choose

    O boy I'm in a bit of a pickle here. First of all its been decided that I'm going to buy a Opteron 165 for my CPU. This is where the problem comes. I currently have a 6800 vanilla in my system. Option 1: Opteron 165 6800 AsRock Dual SATA2 Mobo Option 2: Opteron 165 New PCI-e...
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    Delete

    Thank you ppl, it was buggin me
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    This is the greatest game EVER

    Lol really fun game right here its pretty hard, especially the first few times you play. I finally beat it after about 20 minutes of trying. http://www.break.com/games/poundice.html and BTW:The double block at the end DOES break :D
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    Are you an atheist

    Just want to know how much of the board is atheist. I added a poll for nice easy viewing and allows for anonymity. There can be discussion if someone wills it, but I'm not trying to start any sort of war. I'M JUST CURIOUS!! Also, to keep this thread up you may want to bump it if it gets...
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    Upgrading my 6800 vanilla?

    I was thinking about upgrading my 2 year old 6800. It runs games pretty well at good settings and I'm pretty pleased with it. But then i get to hearing about the x1900's and 7900's and that gets my mouth watering. The only thought I had against this was the thought of DX10 and how Ill need to...
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    What coding language to learn?

    Just wondering what you all think I should start learning with coding and all. I was thinking of learning: HTML -> Java -> C or C++? Maybe SQL? What do you guys think, I have a lot of time on my hands around this time of the year, so I want to do something useful. Are these worth learning...
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    Is man inherently bad?

    Do you think that man at his core is inherently bad? Although I know bad is existing in the eye of the beholder, use your own beliefs of bad, or just go by what is normally accepted in society today.
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    Yall Have a Good Overclocking Guide?

    hey im very new to overclocking and i want to knwo if anyone knows a good overclocking guide that has pics and what not with good explinations. Thx
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    How do you protect a External HDD?

    Is there a way to password protect an external hard drive? Or make it only so one user account can have access to it? I've looked around in windows and so far the only thing I can come up with is to buy some sort of encyption software.
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    Latin Used in Modern Society *Help needed*

    ok im sorry i have read it wrong, i need to find latin phrases only i.e. Magna Cum Laude, Semper Paratus, Semper Fidelis, etc i can take a pic of it and cant b off the internet
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    Is it really possible to learn while u sleep?

    ive been wondering and researching this for a little while, and in small amounts, and am wondering if anyone here actually has learned while sleeping or knows enough information.
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    Why do some Nforce4 Boards have Parallel Ports?

    I dont understand why companies like Asus on the SLI board put out mobos with parallel ports. i would think 99% of ppl that buy these high end mobos dont use a device the uses a parallel port
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    What do Blind People See?

    ive always wondered what blind people see, especially ones that may have had cancer and now dont have any phyiscal eyes at all (poor people :() do they see black? or do they see nothing? (by nothing i mean close your eyes and turn your head. Sitck your finger out and point it at the monitor...
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    ATI's HDTV Wonder

    ok so my friend wants to hook up his 42 in plasma to his computer so he can play games and stuff on his awsome tv. he also wants to watch tv on his plama. is the HDTV wonder worth it? could i just buy a good tv tuner card and get a HD antenna to hook up to it so i could cut costs (hes buying a...
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    VIA PT880 Pro A Mobo that supports AGP and PCI-e

    WOW! Just read this article on Tom's. http://www.tomshardware.com/mo...rd/20050131/index.html for those who r lazy, VIA has introduced their new chipset that will allow PCI-e and AGP to be able to be used on one mobo. it could allow for ddr1 in one channel and ddr2 for the other. This is...
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    Disney is becoming lame

    is it just me or do u guys think that disney is becoming amazingly lame and ran out of ideas about 15 years ago? The only reason disney is any good is becuase of pixar movies which has been dragging them along. i mean Mulan 2, The little mermaid 2, lion king 2 and 1 1/2, the list goes on and on...