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    Takes 10 Minutes to load desktop, sometimes. Win. Xp

    I have a weird problem. Specs: E6300 3Ghz @ 1.36V Asus P5B Dlx 0910 Bios. 2x1GB Crucial Anniversary edition Sticks. 7900GTX 3x Sata Hard drives. OS is on a Seagate 7200.10 320GB Enermax 460W power Supply Win Xp Pro My system is 20 Hour Orthos stable (blend). The problem is...
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    How do I make XP the default at startup?

    I installed Vista on my second hard drive to try out. Now every single time, it asks me which windows I want to start up with. I want Windows XP to be default, I even unplugged/reformatted the hard drive Vista was on and it still asking me. It's pissing me off, did a search and have come up...
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    WHAT! no call of duty 3 for PC?

    What kinda BS is this? I know it's old but I just found out theres no COD3 for PC...... What were they thinking?
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    Flight Simulator X poor performace or is it just me?

    E6300 @ 3.2Ghz 1GB (2x512mb) cruicial balistix 7900GTO eVGA stock speeds Everything is 10 hour prime orthos stable. Now, I have the game at 1600x1200, Anti-aliasing is OFF, I'm using Anisotropic FIltering, Global options are high... Aircraft: Ultra high Scenery: Medium High Weather...
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    eVGA 7900GT, P5Bdlx, Samsung 204B.. Keeps Shutting off???

    I have a weird problem. When using DVI connections with my syncmaster 204b and evga 7900GT... the screen shuts on and off while using computer. i'll be watching a movie and there goes the screen, it starts blinking and going black and all sorts of stuff. BUT when i try the DVI-VGA adapter...
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    E6300, P5b-D and XMS2 Ram, Does my RAM SUCK?

    Alright fellas.. Here is my rig: E6300 L626 P5B-D WiFi Xms2 Twin2x1024-5400C4 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145539 Seagate 320GB evga 7800GT Enermax 465W Ok the problem i think is with my ram. I can't get Orthos stable over 400FSB 1:1 when doing the blend test...
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    HELP. Need LCD monitor with composite Video input.

    Ok, Here's the deal. My company is launching a shuttle company that will operate in the southern california area. They want to add some sort of entertainment system for the passangers. Now they want to add some LCD monitors inside the van but it has to be cost effective. Now, you can buy...
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    Systemworks 2002 Screwed up the computer HELP!

    A friend of mine installed Systemworks 2002, and after the computer restarted, NOTHING is working. she can browse for files, but can't open anything. All the icons on her desktop have turned into like those default windows file icons. Control panel won't open, not even in safe more. System...
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    Vista X64 or 32bit, Which is better

    Well, I got copies of both 32bit and 64bit. I am wondering which is more stable at the moment. I want to install 64bit to accompany my Opty165 but I am not even sure if it's better than the 32bit. Another questions, Besides drivers, does all the software that works on 32bit work on 64bit...
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    Transfering VHS tapes to Computer and then to DVD

    Title says most of it. My mom records some shows on VHS and she would like me to transfer them to a DVD. I have a 7900Gt and I don't know if thats possible to do. I would lke to know what capture card is decent at a decent price. I need to hook up my vcr to capture card and capture the...
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    What Advantage will I have from going to Dual Core?

    I currently have an Opteron 146 on a DFI board. It'd Overclocked to 2.8 at 1.40V and it's been treating me well. I initially bought it because I thought I would game a lot but I havn't touched a game in 5 months and I don't think i Will plan to any time soon. At the same time, I find my self...
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    Your Provider. Tested speed and what you pay?

    I am not sure if there is a thread like this. But I'm just wondering what everyone pays for their internet. Location: Provider: Advertised Speed: Your tested Speed: Cost: If this has been posted, then i'm sorry. Location: Chula Vista, CA Provider: Cox Cable Advertised Speed...
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    What would YOU do? Single or Dual core?

    Alright, I have an Opteron 146 Stepping CABYE 0540 FPBW...It's One of the best stepping in the Opteron series (if not the best). It's got pretty high demand on ebay, as I've seen them go for like $275-$320. Now, I've been thinking, should I sell it get a 170? I do quite a bit of multi-tasking...
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    DFI NF4 Problem, What could be wrong??

    I've had my board for about 2 weeks now and I've been having some issues with it. I have no Idea what is causing this. Mostly it's the temperature issues, Sometimes my temperature is shown as 70c? I know i'm not doing 70 and if I restart, the problem is fixed....SO I dont know why the sensor...
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    Internet so much faster on Fresh Install...Why?

    I have a question. Usually when I do a fresh install, My internet is SO FREAKING FAST. For example, I download drivers, and updates and what not after fresh install and I get around 500-600KB/s download speed. Which is pretty quick. Now after all the updates and installing programs and a...
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    I Copied Win. Xp and now it wont load.

    I RMAd my drive and they sent me another drive. I dont want to loose everything I have and dont want to install all my programs over again. I copied the hard drive using NOrton Ghost and now when I load from the new driver, I get stuck at the main welcome screen. I usually click on my name and...
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    Can't get Windows Installer to see SATA hard drive HELP!!

    Alright, i got my Asrock dual sataII. Everything is good besides this major porblem. The Bios can see the SATA hard drive in the main Sata channel. Thats good. BUT when i boot from the windows XP cd to install XP, it can't find any hard drives???? what gives? Why cant windows detect a...
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    Changing MOBO, do i really need to format/install

    I am changing motherboard and dont want to loose the information on the hard drive. Now, do I have to reformat and reinstall? Is there any other alternative? Thanks
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    Overclocked Opteron vs. Fx-57 and others

    I was sitting here pondering about this and I have questions. I picked up a opty 146 on which I was able to hit 3gigs on stock air (idle temp at 44) on MSI Neo plat 2. This was fairly an easy oc. Now, I see the FX-57 and other chips like the 3700+ and 4000+ and so on. Now the opty's clock...
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    Did Vdroop mod, need some help with voltage

    Recently I did the Vdroop mod on my asus p4c800-E dlx but now my voltage is off from what I set it in bios. I have a 50k VR at 30K ohm. Say i set it 1.40 in bios, it turns out to be like 1.45-147 Why is that and how can i minimize that or get rid of it? Thanks for help Mo
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    accessing protected files on the hard drive

    My friends computer died and I hooked up his hard drive into my computer so he can transfer his files over to his backup drive. I can access his drive but heres the problem. He's trying to access the files on his desktop, but on his computer he had a password to log in. Now when he opens...
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    Hard Drive churning/clicking/noisy :(

    I got a 160GB Western Digital SATA hard drive. I got it about 10 months ago when i built my system. Now, yesterday, it started making noise, you know like clicking/churning/ sound that old hard drives make when they are asked to do a task. Well my new one is doing that. How wack is that...
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    Picking wireless over Local area network. HELP

    Heres the situation. We have DSL setup (2Wire wireless modem), all the computers are hooked up to the internet via wireless USB adapters. Internet works fine, But we want to network our computers to our Officejet printer which has a Jetdirect card. I'm using a linksys router with 4 port switch...
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    Limiting bandwidth on computer on a network

    I have about 5 computers hooked up to my linksys router. one of the roommate is using p2p and its slowing everyone down. i want to limit his bandwidth so he doesnt Hog it. Is this possible? if so how.. I do have access to his computer? Thanks
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    If I change ONLY motherboard....

    my brother has a p4 2.4C on a Asus mobo, an older model. I just got an extra p4c800E deluxe and i want to put that in. If i do a straight swap... will i need to reinstall XP? I actually did this and now the computer keeps restarting..it gets to the window where it asks me if i want to bott...
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    screen locks up, weird problem

    I have XP Pro SP2 installed on my machine (in sig). Now, when i leave the computer on and screen unattended, all the windows lock up.. I can move the mouse around but can't click on windows or links and what not. Now if i do Ctrl+Alt+del, as soon as the Windows Task Manager window pops up, I...
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    Pioneer DVR-108, Burning CDs at only 10X?

    I have the Pioneer DVR-108. I bought some TDK Media rated at 48X (no cheapo brand). I burnt first 3 CDs at 32X. It worked fine w/ Nero .6.6.0.6 But now I can only pick 4x or 10X? Whats going on.? The firmware on the Pioneer is Version 118 Thanks for the help in advance :)
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    Pioneer DVR-108 latest/best firmware flash

    whats the latest or best firmware flash update for this drive, Pioneer DVR-108. I just bought one and would like to update it to the latest/best flash update. Links appreciated. Thanks EDIT: to answer my own question. I went from a 1.17 to a 1.18, what do people think aboug the...
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    3rd master hard disk error at bootup

    While booting today, i got this error. 3rd master hard disk: S.M.A.R.T. status bad, backup and replace press f1 to continue. I have a WD 160GB SATA drive on p4C800 Motherboard. Lately the computer has also been sluggish. windows take a while to load, sometimes it locks up for a few...
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    Bent Pins on a processor

    How bad is it to have bent pins on the processor. If it is bent, and I straighten it out, put it in the computer and computer works fine. is that OK or have I permanently damaged something that is not showing up right away? Will those pins break easily if bent again? I have XP-120 w/ AS5, and...
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    Good DVD media, + or -

    as title states. What is Good/Best DVD media. I bought a Pioneer DVR08 16X DVD burner and need some media. whats the diff between + or -, what should i get. Thanks
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    BFG6800GT Temp seems High

    Alright, I got the BFG 6800gt OC and put it in a bit ago. Idle temp is like 60 and when playing HL2, it reached 70.....whats going on? can someone explain or are these temps normal? thanks ambienter temp is like 48 Thanks
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    6800 Vs 6800gt Both Bfg Ocs, Upgrading, Help, which should i go w/

    Alright, I have a MSI6600GT right now, I'm thinking of upgrading to a 6800 or 6800GT and give the other card to my brother. heres my situation, I want to put it on my best buy card because I get no interest and i can pay it off monthly..... They have the BFG 6800OC and the BFG 6800GT...
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    video card for $120 A little help please

    My brother currently has a ATI 6600SE card. And its starting to make the screen shake, like you can see the screen vibrate, its very annoying. He wants to get a new card but doesnt want to spend over $120. What I'm asking is whats the best bang for the buck. I was looking into the Nvidia...
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    Kingston Ram with Chips from Samsung?

    I bought some Kingston 512DDR-400 a while back, Then a week later I bought another Kingston 512DDR-400 I didnt notice at the time but, when I ran CPU-Z, it said ones a kingston other is samsung, WTF> I look inside the case ans surely one has kingston chips and other has samsung chips but both...
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    . Half Life 2 Freezes, gives me memory error. Help

    Heres my computer description. Asus P4C800 MOBO P4 3.0E HT Prescott 1.0 GB Kingston 400 DDR MSI Nvidia 6600GT Vid card This is the error I get. Every setting is on high, with AS at 4x....I just tried without AS and it still does it. http://rciassetsales.com/db/images/hlerror.jpg...
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    Desktop locks for little bit and comes back

    Ok, I'm having a little problem. I built my computer not too long ago. Pentium 4 3.0E P4C800 Deluxe board 1GB ddr400 ram I have windows XP pro installed with service pack two and all updates installed. Sometimes, certain windows will lock. This problem is hard to explain but i'll try my...
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    MSI 6600GT Temp readout possible? plus OC

    I just purchased a MSI 6600GT video card. I was wondering is there any new software or a new firmware/driver by MSI that allows me to read the temprature on the video card. what do you guys think of this Card? and what do some of you hhave the MSI 6600GT over clocked at. Thanks