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    Anyone in the Dallas/Mesquite TX Area???

    Prefereably someone that has a lot of post count and/or good heatware. I found someone that is willing to trade me cell phones but I do not know this person. He lives in Mequite, TX and I live near Washington DC. I would need to send him my phone, but don't really feel comfortable sending it to...
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    Hot deal on the BEST Notebook HDD

    The best deal I can find on this drive is $198.99 from ZZF: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...05818&prodlist=froogle ...that's a pretty great deal. At Best Buy, they are having a sale on the H2200U 200GB External Hard Drive for $142.99. This is supposed to be 5400rpm and house the 200GB...
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    HOT HOT HOT! For Mac users... Extended for 3 more days!

    Mac Update is having an awesome promo that bundles 9 cool mac software for $49.99 (with the chance to unlock one additional app). http://www.mupromo.com ....I haven't tried everything yet, but GarageSale and iWow alone is worth it for me. Here's the kicker: If you buy it through...
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    My Golf Swing...

    I've recently had the major case of the shanks, so I've had to completely revamp my swing. I think I'm finally getting back to normal and shot 78 last week, first sub-80 round in a while. I can finally hit my long irons (3,4,5) with some consistency. Anyone know enough to critique my swing...
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    Strange Overclock Results

    I ran my previous x2 3800+ at 2520mhz (250X10). I just recently upgraded it to a 4600+ which is stable at 2808mhz (234X12). I thought the 4600+ at 2.8ghz would be faster (maybe by just a little bit, but definitely faster), but SuperPi times have actually gone UP! I thought that 300mhz...
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    Can't Highlight and Backspace or Type over...Delete works

    Anyone know what's wrong with this computer? I can't seem to highlight a phrase, sentence or paragraph and backspace or type over it. The highlighted part does not disappear. I can use Delete, but that's much more inconvenient than just starting to type over the stuff I want to edit out...
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    Micro ATX Case...similar to the Mac Mini?

    Is there a Micro-ATX Case that's similar to the Mac Mini? If so...does anyone know where I can get one? I have a spare Core Duo notebook cooler laying around and I see that a micro-atx case goes for around $140 for it. I might as well put it to good use and make a HTPC or something.
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    Canon SD700 IS for $406 + tax

    The camera is on sale at Buy.com for $414 so I called Staples and they price matched it. 110% pricematching came to $406 + tax which came to over $414, but they usually deliver it for free next day and since I'm going to Las Vegas tomorrow...it was worth it. If you have sales tax, this may be...
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    Cable Descrambling Software?

    I hope this is an OK subject to talk about. Mods...if it's not, I apologize and please delete. I read someone on the internet that there is or are cable descrambling software for PC's with TV Tuners as long as it's not digital cable. Can any confirm and possibly let me know where such...
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    Slingbox for $150 (Possibly $100 after PM)

    The Slingbox is on sale this week at Best Buy for $150. I just bought one yesterday and must say that I don't know how I've gone this long without one. It's gotta be one of the greatest recent invesntions! It allows you to watch you cable channels from anywhere there's a broadband connection...
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    XPS M1210 Review

    So my search for the perfect laptop continues: It's the new Dell XPS M1210 Specs: 1.86ghz Yonah Core duo 1GB of PC-5300 DDR2 667 (upgraded immediately to 2GB of same speed) nVidia 7400 TC 60GB 7200rpm 8mb (Seagate Momentus) Bluetooth DVD+/-RW 9 cell + 6 cell batteries Initial...
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    Dell's new 20" and 12" portables

    I call them "portables" since the 20" model is not really a laptop, but rather a portable desktop. Linky.
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    sodimm: Pc4200 vs. pc5300

    will there be a noticeable difference going from pc4200 to pc5300? I think the latencies are more relaxed with PC5300 (CAS 5 from CAS4).
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    March 20th = new holiday?

    Go to google and search for March 20th. sorry if this is a repost.
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    PC2700 Micro-Dimm for Ultra Portable Laptops/Notebooks

    512mb Super Talent PC2700 Micro-Dimm for $53.56. This is a HOT deal for those many of you that have Ultra-portable laptops that take require Micro dimms rather than So dimms. Compare to This Kingston at Newegg for $85.50. Most places sell them for $80-120. A GB of this stuff runs $280-300...
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    Call of Duty 2 for Xbox 360 with Free Face Plate! (at Best Buy)

    The game itself is not a hot deal, since it's at full price of $59.99...however you get a free COD2 Faceplate for the 360 that regularly retails for $19.99 making it a pretty good deal. What makes it an even better deal? Check eBay and see how much these "limited edition" face plates are going...
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    Gigaram Memory

    I was in the market for some good overclocking pc4000 2gb dual channel kits. After looking for a while, I decided to take a risk and buy some Gigaram branded sticks. The reviews on Newegg seem to be good and the specs and price is awesome. They're $30-50 less than comparable sticks. The last...
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    Tumi Sale (40% off)

    Linky Tumi very rarely has sales. I've owned several pieces of Tumi luggage and computer cases, which were of very good quality. I'm not a big fan of their styles. I'm sure some of you like their stuff and will appreciate this.
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    Did I kill my MoBo? :(

    I used to have a X2 3800+ running in my DFI NF3 Ultra-D without any problems. I decided to try out an Opteron, so for the past month or two, I've been running a 146 overclocked to 2.9ghz. It didn't require anything other than just switching out my processor and clearing the bios. Yesterday...
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    Tony Dungy's 18 year old son found dead

    I hate the colts, but this is very sad. Son of Colts' coach Tony Dungy dies 284 words 22 December 2005 10:43 Associated Press Newswires English (c) 2005. The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - James Dungy, the 18-year-old son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony...
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    My Mom's Christmas Present

    I bought her a Chihuahua Puppy: Picture #1 Picture #2 he's a pretty good dog. Very playful but very calm when he's being held. No endless yapping either. He's very quiet. My mom was afraid that he was a mute until she finally heard him bark the other day at a shitzu that was walking by.
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    Friday, December 23rd = work day or no?

    I have to come in. But I think we'll get our holiday bonuses that day and be sent home early. How many people have to work that day and how many have the day off?
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    Dream Hotel in NYC

    Website Has anyone ever stayed there? I think it's pretty new (or newly redesigned)? I just booked two nights for next Wednesday and Thursday nights. 42" plasma TV's and iPods that are preloaded with songs in every room. Very modern stylings. I hear the beds are very comfortable too. I...
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    Mercedes 300 SL (Gullwing) in my garage!

    I just snapped some pictures. I wonder how much this sucker is worth? Pic #1 Pic #2 Pic #3 Pic #4 ...the exterior (besides being dusty) is in pristine condition. The interior could use some work, but what do you expect a 50+ year old car? I wish I knew who the owner is. There's a lot of...
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    My Opteron 146 CABYE S939 OC Benchmarks

    So I spent some time in the past few days stress testing and bencmarking my new processor. The max stable clock using a voltage that I feel safe using (>1.6v) seems to be somewhere between 2.92 and 3.02 ghz. I'm sticking with 2.93ghz for now. StressPrime for 14+ hours. I've actually run it...
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    Free Phillips Senseo Coffee Machine...

    At participating events, but... there's also an Online Promotion where you can upload some photos of your old coffee maker and you can get one sent to you. I've seen the commercials for these and they look really cool. I'm guessing that the coffee packets are pretty expensive though.
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    LCD Monitor Color Calibration

    is there a good free way to calibrate the colors on an LCD monitor? Mine is showing somewhat dull, washed out colors. I've seen these tools that cost $1000's that graphics people use, but I don't need anything fancy. Maybe an online guide/tutorial/tool?
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    Fillport substitute?

    I ordered a Danger Den Fillport and they sent me the wrong size. :( Are there any substitutes for this that I can buy at a hardware store's plubing section or a fish tank supply store?
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    Video iPods released

    as everyone guessed, the new video iPods came out today. It might finally force me to upgrade from my 3rd gen 15gb model. Linkified! ..oh and new thinner iMacs with the iSight built in is pretty nice too. The Apple site is getting Hammered with a capital H.
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    what's the easiest way to drain your WC system?

    What the easiest way to drain your watercool system? I think there's a plug in the reservoir. Is that the only way to do it?
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    AS5 application for X2

    For the regular single core, it makes sense to put the rice grain size in the middle and let it spread since that's where the core and die is located. Is this the same for an X2 core? I haven't seen a picture of an X2 processor with the IHS removed, but I'm guessing that there are two cores...
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    UPS Back-up power protection: Mandatory or Optional?

    I've been looking to get one lately, since I have invested so much into my computer equipment. Who uses them? Are they mandatory? I don't need anything heavy duty that will keep my computer going after a power outage for hours. Maybe just long enough to shut it down. Does it really provide a...
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    Ghetto Fan Mods! (Updated with Pictures)

    After installing my Water Cooling system, I noticed that all the other components were suffering from the missing CPU Heatsink fan and the rear exhaust 120mm fan. I noticed that my RAM, Chipset and HDD temps were now worse than they were before installing WC by a few (sometimes more) degrees...
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    DVI + 20ms or Analog + 16ms?

    what would be better? I don't notice any ghosting on my 25ms analog, so I'm guessing I probably won't notice much of a ghosting effect on a 20ms monitor.
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    X2 3800+@2.5ghz vs. 4000+ San Diego@2.8ghz

    would the San Diego be MUCH MUCH better in gaming? anyone have first had experience?
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    Can a USB Device Short a Computer/Fry the MoBo?

    I have a Sony Vaio laptop. It was working fine until last night. I plugged in my USB DVD Burner to burn a DVD and noticed that it wasn't being recognized. I then unplugged it to try to plug it back in or in another USB port. The moment that I unplugged the device, the computer shut off...
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    Lessons learned from Overclocking my X2 3800+

    1) I used to think that prime95 or Stress Prime combined with Memtest was the "be all" of stress testing. After having my processor pass dual prime for 20 hours and memtest overnight...and then crashing in 3DMark05 or COD2 demo in about 4-5 minutes, I learned my lesson. 2) I used to think...
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    S&M Stress Test Guide?

    I just recently discovered S&M. I've been mostly using Prime95 or StressPrime to test for stability. It seems like my overclock (X2 3800+ to 2.5ghz w/1.425v) is rock solid and passes all the tests in Prime95, StressPrime or even S&M, except with it comes to the "VGA Heating" feature. It gives me...
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    Corsair Cool WC Kit (Updated with Pictures!)

    Does anyone have this? I just bought it after reading some really good reviews. I'm taking my first shot at water cooling. I'm hoping to add a VGA block later after having worked with it a bit. Anyone have first hand experience and know how quiet this thing is? *Edit* PICTURES of the worse...
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    510 Fuji DVD+/-R disks for $131.98 + tax

    Fuji 8X DVD+ or -R's are on sale at Staples for $8.94 per pack of 30 disks. Free shipping if you get to $50. $20 off $150 coupons are floating around (search your one of the 17662 coupon sites, or was that one of the 71532 coupon sites? for codes) ;) so you can buy 510 disks (or 17 packs...