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    installing an OS from a virtual drive using VMware Workstation possible?

    Basically as the title says: How would one go about getting VMware workstation to boot off of a virtual drive? Is this even possible? My situation is as follows: No dvd drive burner and the one I'm installing is over 700 megs, so I'm using DAEMON Tools to mount the ISO.
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    Looking for a simple program - 2 SVCDs to 1 file

    Title says it all. I have 2 SVCDs and I'd like to convert them both to one file so that I can just store it on my hard drive. Any Recommendations for a program to use? Something simple and such.
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    Sound "popping" in some games

    I'm using an MSI rs480's onboard and my audio is "popping". Anyone know a cure for this or what "could be" the problem? Recent games it has happened in: Star Wars Republican Commando SWAT 4
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    Advice on mounting an iso image?

    I think that's what I'm looking to do. I have program in an ISO and I want to install it without burning a DVD. Anyone know a good guide that can explain how I would go about doing this?
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    Are my computer temperature readings in the norm?

    I'm using a program called Speedfan and its giving me these readings: Ambient : 91 F Remote 1 : 77 F Remote 2 : 235 F HD0: 97 F I'm not sure what measurement stands for what, but do those look normal for this system?: Motherboard: Msi RS480 cpu: AMD Athlon 64 3000 2 512...
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    When installing a second sata hard drive....

    Do I just plug the sucker into the second plug on my motherboard? I have an msi rs480 motherboard and it has 4 connectors.
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    Installing an OS from secondary hard drive?

    Is it possible to install an operating system from another hard drive in a system? Hmm, I think that makes sense. Basically, I do not have a dvd burner, but have 3 hard drives. Is there any way I could do this? Make the hard drive act like a cd drive? I will be wanting to dual boot. My...
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    Cheepest card that I could plug guitar into?

    Hey folks, another little question from me. Anyone know of the cheepest card I could grab that would allow direct plug in from a guitar? Or is this not possible, ie. I would have to run it through my amp first?
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    Two questions: Windows Sleep Mode and My optical mouse

    I've gone dumb. Anyone able to tell me how to change the settings on Windows Sleep Mode that only allows it to wake up if I press a key on the keyboard? I don't want it waking up using the mouse as well. Also, my optical mouse will light up when its completely still. What is the deal with...
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    Does Windows XP limit connections?

    Anyone know if Windows XP limits connections? Everytime I have a few downloads going, AOL AIM disconnects and reconnects on me. If its too little connections, anyone know how to fix/change this?
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    Are clockgens suppose to reset after a restart?

    Anyone able to explain this to me? I thought this was going to be something permanent, but I restarted my computer and it went back to its old speed. specs: amd athlon 64 3000 msi rs480 1 gig of corsair value series I had it @220 fsb
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    Good, cheap, wireless keyboard?

    Title says it all. Anyone able to recommend a good, cheap wireless keyboard? When I say cheap, I mean no more than $25 :) The cheaper, the happier I am! Also, are these things terrible as far as playing games with? I want to be able to play games such as Need For Speed Underground while on...
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    Will these two ram sticks work together? EDIT: New question added!

    PQI Power series http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-141-164&depa=0 - Corsair Value Series http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-026&depa=0 Any reason these wouldn't work together? I already own the Corsair.
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    Anyone able to explain how to get two monitors (vga+s-video) working on this motherboard?

    The board is an msi rs480 - I go to the desktop, right click, select properties, settings tab, then I right click on the number 2 monitor, select attach, then apply. The monitor blinks, comes back on, but shows it not being attached. What am I doing wrong? :confused:
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    Hmm, ordered a case with a 400w powersupply, but got this:

    I ordered this sucker: http://www.chiefvalue.com/app/productdetails.asp?submit=search&item=11-145-034 and got this powersupply with it instead: http://home.comcast.net/~killershroom/powersupply.jpg What a dud... :laugh:
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    Warning for those buying an MSI RS480M2-IL board

    In the manual(and on the website), it shows it having SATA, round floppy disk/IDE cables, as well as a 1394/usb bracket. It didn't come with SATA or the brackets at all and the floppy/IDE cables aren't round. Bleh, more things to buy :(
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    Woe is me....

    Here I sit, looking at my brand new MSI RS480M2-IL, a nice shiny AMD Athlon 64 3000, and a little stick of 512 Corsair.....:D Alas.... my case and hard drive do not arrive until tomorrow :(
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    Hmm, SATA or SATA II?

    Just noticed that on chiefvalue's website, the HITACHI Deskstar 7K250 HDS722580VLSA80 80GB is listed as a SATA II Drive, but everywhere else, its just listed as SATA. Chiefvalue http://www.chiefvalue.com/app/productdetails.asp?submit=search&item=22-145-049 Newegg...
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    Do I need an adapter for this powersupply to this board?

    Do I need an adapter for this powersupply http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-145-034&depa=1 to connect to this board? http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=639 If so, anyone know what kind I need? I already ordered the...
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    Is this possible? Splitting a connection after its been routed

    cable modem => router => 3 connections ---> one of the connections -> wireless hub or something else that can split the connection into two? Is this possible? Would I run into problems playing games with high pings? I'd like to have two of my computers(desktop+desktop or 1 desktop+laptop)...
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    Before I click the button for this second system....

    MSI RS480m2-IL https://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=241160 AMD Athlon 64 3000 https://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80699-2 Corsair Value Select 512 pc3200 CAS= 2.5 https://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80098-6...
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    Terrible shopper....Anyone able to locate this motherboard for me?

    Anyone able to help me track down this board for around the same price? ECS NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-135-177&depa=1
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    Anyone had experience with this 939/pci-e motherboard?

    Anyone used this little sucker? http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-135-177&depa=1
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    Anyone know anything about Prolink Power Supply?

    I found out my old desktop uses a Prolink Power Supply. Do you folks think it would power current desktops these days? (amd 3000/6600gt/1 sata drive/2 optical drives) Right now, its powering an old 1ghz t-bird with 256 mb/dvd rom/cdwriter/floppy. This thing has to be about 4 or so years old.
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    Alright, My final $580 gaming system most likely. Should everything work together properly? Recommendations?

    WinFast CK804K8MA-KS nForce 4 $99.00 link AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (939)(retail box-w-fan) $156.00 link Hitachi 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive $58.49 link pqi POWER Series 184-Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200 60.99 (will be x2, but not currently) link GIGABYTE nVIDIA GeForce 6600GT Video...
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    Anyone know what rebranded PSU Rosewill uses on this case?

    I figured I'd toss this in the general section to see if anyone has any clue: Anyone know what rebranded PSU Rosewill uses on this case? R103A http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDe...-147-010&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE Also found here...
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    Anyone know what rebranded PSU Rosewill uses on this case?

    Anyone know what rebranded PSU Rosewill uses on this case? R103A http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDe...-147-010&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE Also found here: http://www.rosewill.com/product/product.aspx?productId=76
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    Hitachi SATA drive or Seagate ATA 100?

    Which would you folks choose out of these two? If you know of any 80gb+ drives that are better for $60 or less, please feel free to toss me a link :) Hitachi Serial ATA 150? http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=22-145-049&DEPA=1 or Seagate ATA 100...
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    Anything out there for $100 that beats a gforce 6600?

    Any cards out there that will beat a normal gforce 6600 for $100 or less new/refurbed? Links to a store if so. :)
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    Pretty simple question: Can an internal 6in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer replace a floppy drive?

    Can it be an A:Drive replacement? As I'm parting together a new computer, I'm rethinking even getting a floppy drive. I'd like to save the $5/space if an internal 6in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer can serve the same purpose.
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    Question: OEM product/barebone, but it lists accessories.

    http://www.newegg.com/app/View...-156R&type=Refurbished It says OEM, Barebone, but lists: Cable/Accessories: HDTV Cable, DVI to VGA Adapter , Manual, Driver CD, Doom3 and software Retail Box (See pics for details) Does it still come with these things or not? edit: and if so, do you...
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    If you had to choose between these two boards and the price on this graphics card...

    NVIDIA Geforce 6600 128MB 16X PCI EXPRESS for $117 or NVIDIA Geforce 6200 Graphics with TurboCache supporting 128MB 16X PCI Express for $57 Is the 6600 really worth $60 more? Also, MSI RS480M2-IL ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Chipset link or Foxconn NF4UK8AA-8EKRS nForce4 Chipset Link...