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    Found great new security app, DefenseWall HIPS

    I use the following 5 layered aproach, and the good news is all the products are freeware, except for the HIPS. I also stopped using IE and Outlook for my browser and email apps and now use FireFox and ThunderBird instead. http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ http://www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/ I...
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    XP Home Edition and X2 Dual Core compatability question

    I am sure this info is incorrect but i just want to verify it. I read a thread over at Extreme Overclocking forum that if you run a X2 Dual core CPU with Windows XP Home Edition that the OS will only reconize one of the two cores, and you need to upgrade to XP Pro in order for the OS to...
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    Anyone OCing X2 3800+ with the retail HSF that comes with it?

    Getting ready to upgrade to Dual core and would like to know what OC people are getting with the X2 3800+ using the stock retail HSF and thermal pad. Please post your Max stable OC's (12 hour prime stable or longer) with Idle and Load temps. I am hoping I could reach 2.5G OC with Load temps...
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    4 Step approach to near 100% Protection, and its all free!!!!

    Gentelmen, If you take the time to read this 5 part aticle by Ian Richard (aka- Gizmo) of Tech Support Alert he shows you an effective way to protect your PC from Viruses, Malware, and Spyware. And the great thing is he shows you how to do it for free with application that are not...
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    Kodak Digital Camera, 4"x6" Print Dock, and 2nd AIO Printer

    Just bought this yesterday at my local Staples B&M store: The Camera is a Kodak CD43 which is last years 4 MegaPixel Compact easy shoot series model with a 3X optical and 5X Digital Zoom. This camera is identicle to this years new C330 4 MegaPixel model (the only differance is C330 uses SD...
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    BF $199 19" LCD @ staples. Samsung 914v, is this LCD any good?

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...ctCategoryId=cat01011&id=1124432188134 Best Buy has this on Black Friday sale for $229 and Staples has it on BF sale for $199. I have searched the Web and can't find any detailed reviews of this model. Does anyone own one that can give feedback, or...
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    Any reviews on Samsung SyncMaster 914V - $199 BF sale

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...ctCategoryId=cat01011&id=1124432188134 Best Buy has this on Black Friday sale for $229 and Staples has it on BF sale for $199. I have searched the Web and can't find any detailed reviews of this model. Does anyone own one that can give feedback, or...
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    Buying Inspiron 9300 - Need coupon help/advice

    Best Dell coupon deal I can find now on the Inspiron 9300 is 25% off, but i did notice there was a 2 day 45% coupon about a month ago. My question is do these 40% plus coupons come out every month, should i wait for a better coupon deal, or was that a one time only deal. I have only been...
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    Cheap high performing ram, may have a winner here!!!!

    I had some Kingmax PC3200 Value Ram on order, but canceled it and am getting these instead: PDP SYSTEMS Memory Dual Channel Kit 184-Pin 1GB (512MBx2) DDR PC-3200, Model PDC1G3200LLK - Retail Model# PDC1G3200LLK Item # N82E16820220006 Manufacturer: PDP SYSTEMS Speed: DDR400(PC3200)...
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    3000+Winie, stock HSF, AV8 - ? about CPU fan RPM's

    I have an Abit AV8, 3000+ winchester, and am using the stock HSF that comes with the retail box CPU. After some tweaking in the Abit EQ app (temp/voltag/rpm app) i notice that the max swing i can get with my CPU HSF fan rpm's is: Idle - 43*C at 2100rpm's 100% load w/ 2.5Ghz OC and...
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    BFG 6800NU OCing questions

    I downloaded Riva Tuner 15.3 and softmod my GPU to 16p/6vs. Ran 3DMark03/05 and no artifacts :). My BFG 6800NU comes already OCed by them on the core so my stock speeds are 350/700. I am runing the 66.93 drivers. In Riva Tuner I checked the option to do the Drivers test when i change my...
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    Info on A64/XPsp2/Gforce6 BSOD bug may fix your 3D stability pblm

    I am a newbie to overclocking and have been doing research on it for 1 month now. I found this interesting thread that may be releated to why some of you are able to get your A64 rigs Prime stable but not 3d stable. The following thread discusses a pblm with Nvidia Gforce6 drivers (6xxx)...
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    OC sucess on my first try - thanks to you guys

    Well, 2 months ago I knew my dying PIII (700Mhs) needed to be replaced/upgraded so i started researching the forums here. I determined with your help that the best performance bang for the buck system i could buy was a A64 S939 (3000+ winchester, Abit AV8, 512M Value RAM, 6800 GPU, NEC 3500...
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    NEC ND3500 DVD, can't burn DVD's, and only 8x on CD-R's

    My new PC has a NEC 3500 DVD burner in it. According to the specs for this i should be able to burn at up to 48x on CD-R' and 16x on DVD+/- R's, but i can only get it to burn CD-R's at 8x, CD-RW's at 4x. It can read DVD's, and play a DVD movie with the nero6 software that came with my PC, but...
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    new PC, need help with strange 3dmark results

    High guys, I was not sure what forum to put this in so hope it is OK here. I received my new PC last week (see sig) and it came doa, Mobo would powerdown after 3 seconds. Well to make a long story short, after a few phone call troubleshooting sessions the place were i bought it sent me a...
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    Glass Screen Magnifier for 17" monitor, do they work?

    I have a 17" monitor (about 15" viewable) that i now use for gaming, I am getting tired of the small size, but don't want to blow $400+ for a new 20-21" monitor. I have been searching the web and have seen a couple of glass lens type magnifiers that attach to the front of your 17" monitor and...
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    Any HiDef VIVO Satallite video capture solutions?

    I have done some research and see that there are HiDef QAM tuner cards that you can put in your PC to capture OTA HiDef QAM signals and play them back on your HDTV, but that is not what i am looking for. I am trying to come up with a HTPC that can do the following. 1. Take the HiDef...
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    X800 PRO VIVO - newbie has questions.

    I currently own a PIII 700Mhz that is on its last legs so i have ordered a new gaming rig. After doing some research i think the rig i am having built for me is the best bang for the buck for gaming and i am getting it for under $900 built/ tested/ and shipped with one year on site waranty...