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    Check out my case mod and please tell me your opinions

    Here is my first attempt at a case mod. A little history: I have a Soltek SFF computer case running: 3200 Barton XP 1GB ram AIW 9800 pro 160GB SATA drive 2 dvd drives I was playing CS one night, and out of the blue my computer reset. It was pretty clear to me...
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    What kind of paint to use on brushed aluminum?

    I am mainly looking for something like touchup paint for my case. I will post a much more thorough post once I'm done with the mod. Thanks!
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    Hot? Ritek 100 8x DVD+R 24.99 AR @ Newegg

    This is the cheapest price I've seen for Ritek discs. As you all know, Ritek discs are very reliable. However, reading the recent reviews really discourages me from buying them. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817132367 For this price, I'm tempted to give it a...
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    So somebody's on my WLAN, what should I do?

    I have a Linksys wireless router setup, with a limit of 3 dhcp users. I have 2 computers always on, one wireless and one not. I leave the third one for my xbox, but it isn't always on. I just checked my DCHP table, and I notice a leech on my wireless network. I know I can just net send him...
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    RAM matching FSB question

    I am building a box with a XP 3200+ Barton that supports 400Mhz FSB. Obviously the choice of RAM should be PC3200 correct? Since it is DDR400 and it matches the FSB clock evenly. But if PC6400 existed today (which it might), wouldn't DDR800 be better as far as timing matching goes...
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    Question regarding bag checking at stores...

    I was at Walmart the other day buying some tp and stuff, and when I was walking out, the exit was backed up with people waiting in line to have their bags checked. I thought that was ridiculous so I decided to leave without having my bags checked. Well, I was carrying a 24-pack of tp in one...
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    FOX showing both games tonight?

    I was checking my local cable line-up for the games tonight, and apparently FOX is showing both games? What if i wanted to watch both games and not just one? :confused:
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    POLL: Enough of the Parodies?

    Kinda of tired of reading lame parody threads....I would like to read better off topic subjects... But thats just me. Flame on. /puts on flame suit
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    Family Guy Gurus!! I need your help!

    I had finished watching all 3 seasons (7 discs) of The Family Guy, and I cannot find this particular episode in which I distinctly remember a funny funny scene from. If one of you guys or gals knows which episode I am talking about, I would greatly appreciate it, because its driving me nuts...
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    Anyone know how a vending machine accepts dollar bills?

    Or tell the difference between them? I tried googling the subject, but came up short on sites that discuss this aspect of vending machines. Any suggestions? Just a thought.
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    Pop-Ups, IE6, XP and more!

    I share my computer with my gf. I dont know what crappy websites she's been visiting, but apparently shes downloaded some self-installing pop up generator program and I cant get rid of it! I run Ad-Aware and Spybot, and both detects some nasty files, so I delete them. Then, I search for any...
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    Self Installing Pop-Ups through IE6 and XP...Help!

    I share my computer with my gf. I dont know what crappy websites she's been visiting, but apparently shes downloaded some self-installing pop up generator program and I cant get rid of it! I run Ad-Aware and Spybot, and both detects some nasty files, so I delete them. Then, I search for any...
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    Singapore Policeman Gets Two Years for Oral Sex

    Two words: That Sucks! ;) Link
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    Where to Find Lappie Replacements (other than fleabay)?

    I have a pretty common lappie - Dell Inspiron 8200 and my cd burner crapped out. I've checked Dell, and they sell if for a real premium price. Anybody know of a place other than fleabay to get a cheaper deal? Seems like these cd burners can go out pretty easily, and I dont know if Dell...
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    Our great military...SOME OF WHOM ARE acting like barbarians

    US marine given 42-month prison term for Okinawa rape Why are our soldiers, who supposedly hold honor, courage,...yada yada yada so highly, always committing these heinious crimes? Are these guys any better than baboons? Granted, they are only few bad apples in the bunch, but these people...
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    Are You Next? Topic concerning RIAA and Kazaa

    From TechTV: Article Some of these screen names look familiar.....hope its not you!