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    At wits end regarding critical kernel power event ID 41

    I posted around a month ago my consistent problem with my computer randomly shutting off under a bit of pressure, ie. when I have a game, such as Starcraft 2, and a youtube video open at the same time. With my system, this should not be a problem. So far I have reformatted, bought a new PSU...
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    critical kernel power event ID 41

    I have been having relatively often BSOD's and lockups on my computer, where I might be doing some multi-tasking, but certainly enough that my computer could be able to handle it. My system had been running fine for 2 months since I bought it in late June, just recently having these random...
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    Crossfire 6850s, i2500k OC, and 600W PSU

    I have an OCZ StealthXStream 600W ATX12V PSU which has served me faithfully for 2 years now. I recently upgraded my computer, and have yet to have problems with the current setup. Just looking online, however, I am getting conflicting reports whether this PSU will be able to handle 2 6850s in...
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    after installing video card drviers, can only see windows default background

    I just purchased a bunch of new components to upgrade my computer. Assembly went fine, and installing and booting up windows, no problems. However, after I installed my graphics card drivers, When I load windows, everything goes fine until the desktop screen, where I just see the default windows...
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    Upgrading 3 year old year gaming computer on a bugdet!

    It's that time of the year again, time for upgrades, considering my last computer build was 3 years ago! I have been living in Russia for the past year, so am I little out of the loop, but I think I have researched enough to roughly know what is good/bad in today's computer gaming market so here...
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    Samsung RAM not being recognized in A8N-0SLI mobo

    Hello, I just recently got another 512 MB of Samsung RAM to add to the two 512 chips in my motherboard already. This would add up to 1.5gigs. However, I am having a problem because I put the RAM chip into the black DIMM slot for I had to other 2 chips in the blue ones. I put the chip in one, but...
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    Order of installation of SP2 and drivers

    I have heard that it is important to insall SP@ and drivers in a specific order. Is this true? Therefore, install SP1-- install network driver with mobo-- download SP2--- install chipset drivers--- install video card drivers-- install audio drivers Can anyone affirm this or prove...
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    Order of installation for SP2 and video drivers

    I have heard that the order that one installs drivers and the like affect gming times, performance, and load times. Would it be: install XP (SP1) somehow transfer SP2 to computer install chipset drivers (I have an Nforce 4 SLI Deluxe) install video crd driver (from CD) (Evga 6600GT PCI-e...
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    Is SP2 for Windows XP necesarry for gaming?

    Edit: Sorry just noticed another thread like this, I'll let it die. :blush:.
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    Best gaming mouse for lefties?

    Recently, I bought a MX510 mouse, and it came today. However, it is designed for right-handed people, and is very uncomfortable. Are there any other such really great gaming mouses that are ambedextrius and for left-handed gamers? Thanks.
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    Keyboards for gaming?

    Hello. Today a stress ball thing just exploded on my keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers,etc. My keyboard is messed up, soI need a new one.My old one was a Packard Bell white keyboard,l and the most important thing about it for me was the lack of a winodws key. There was a space between control...
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    SLI worth it?

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    My FUTURE comp

    OK well I have spet quite some time making sure everything is compatable, and I THINk I have it all set out... My comp Processor : http://www.vibecomputers.com/i...mp;if=n&vID=200007 Mobo : http://www.ncix.com/products/i...8V-DELUXE&manufact ure=ASUS Hard Drive ...
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    Custom Computer on a Budget

    All these prices and in Canadian dollars, and also take into account I can't use newegg.com so.... Can you beat this computer I want to make? CPU+ Motherboard: Chaintech VNF3-250 Socket 754 ATX Motherboard and AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Processor...