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    HELP! Windows 7 x64 + PeerGuardian 2 + iTunes = Massive Hair Loss

    I've spent at least 4-6 hours Googling and attempting some of the various "fixes" on the Net for my issues, and finally frustration has set in. Firstly, I receive the following error message when I try to start PG2 RC1 Test (except it's all in English). There are a number of fixes...
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    What are the differences betweeen PCP&C Silencer 500 "Dell" and the "Regular" version?

    I want to jump aboard the PCP&C bus. But this says "Dell upgrade". Supposedly, Dell stopped using proprietary parts several years ago according to various people on various forums. True story? Just to clarify my question: will the PSU above work in a non-OEM (custom built) system? I also...
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    My HijackThis Log For Your Expert Consideration

    Hello! I was hoping to have someone (or many people) take a look at my HijackThis log. I have already sifted through the entries, but I'd like to get more opinions on the integrity of my system. I plan to run this when I get home in a few hours. I am using Windows Vista Business 64-bit SP1...
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    Can I RMA a HDD that makes "weird" sounds?

    hey, quick question: can i RMA a hard drive (specifically a seagate hdd) that makes chirping and clicking sounds? i haven't run a dft on it yet, but it passes hdtach and i haven't had system failures due to the hard drive yet (that i know of). of course i do have a rather high percentage of...
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    HELP! BIOSTAR TForce 550 VDIMM jumper causes failure to POST!

    Hello. As my message title suggests, my system is not able to POST when I set the VDIMM jumper to the normal 2.1V (BIOS-controlled) setting. I had set it to pins 2-3 awhile back to toy around with OCing my RAM, but I've since identified that the RAM is failing because of heat (too hot to...
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    Help me troubleshoot please!

    So I have a Biostar TForce motherboard and a 3600+ AMD dual core AM2 chip with 2GB of Buffalo FireStix DDR2 RAM. I was using a Thermalright socket 939 adapter (so that I could use my old socket 939 HSF). It was working just fine. I had a XP-90 that I wanted to install on the computer to cool...
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    Need help with widescreen resolution fix for BF2!

    Hey all. I've had BF2 for awhile now and discovered the command line "hack" awhile ago online. I've been happily playing on my Dell 2005FPW for some time now at 1680x1050@60. I went home for spring break recently and elected to use the 17" CRT I had at home instead of taking my 20" widescreen...
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    Please recommend a dual monitor/video card solution!

    Hello! I'll get right to it... Background: I currently own a very capable desktop computer with a nice Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW 20.1" Widescreen LCD Monitor. Due to my multitasking, I've been upgrading my computer on a near constant basis for about a year now. Recently, I decided to upgrade...
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    What constitutes "active cooling" for memory?

    Hey all. I want to try and clear this up in my mind while I'm actually thinking about it. Every time it comes up I wonder about it but never actually think to ask anyone. I've tried to Google an answer, but came up unsuccessful. So here's the question: "what constitutes 'active cooling'...
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    DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

    Argh... I've tried formatting, scanning for viruses/spyware/adware/etc., I've tried re-installing drivers, installing older drivers, I've tried not running CPU intensive programs, I've tried clearing the CMOS, loading fail-safe BIOS defaults and still I get this damn error message...
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    hdd external enclosure problem

    Hey all. My friend bought a KINGWIN TL-35CS Aluminum alloy 3.5" USB2.0 and SATA combo Black External Enclosure to house the Maxtor DiamondMax 10 200GB SATA HDD that he bought from me as extra storage for his laptop. We've installed the hard drive into the enclosure and attached all necessary...
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    New computer build... would like suggestions and/or comments!

    Hey all. I wanna try out a new build for my desktop computer and I'm looking to minimize cost even furthur than before. I've been using this for about 2 months. This computer has been through over 5 major revisions in the past year and looks nothing like the first computer that I bought in...
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    Classic Doom Mouse Issues

    Hey all. Despite having a pretty tricked out rig, I still love to play the old school Doom games from time to time. I'd love to be able to use the mouse and I've even considered making a small partition and installing Win95 (all 30 floppies) on it just to play the games. I'm trying this forum as...
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    Please leave comments on my forthcoming AMD64 nF4 rig (UPDATED)

    Here is my current rig: AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (Venice) CPU DFI LANParty UT nF4 Ultra-D Motherboard (512MB x 2) Crucial Ballistix PC3200 DDR RAM BFG GeForce 6800 GT OC PCI-e Lite-On 16P9S DVD-ROM Drive Maxtor DiamondMax 10 200GB SATA HDD Western Digital 60GB IDE HDD Antec SmartPower 2.0...
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    Audio Issues with DFI LANParty UT Ultra-D Motherboard

    Hey guys, figured I'd come here first before trying to contact the nightmare that is customer support. Here's the deal, I just got my DFI LANParty UT Ultra-D a few days ago and I've been busy setting up my computer and whatnot. Everything is dandy except that my 2.0 Altec Lansing speakers...
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    Is my PSU Wattage Sufficient?

    Hello, I just put together my new "AMD64 Rig": AMD Athlon 64 3000+ CPU DFI LANParty UT nF4 Ultra-D Motherboard (512MB x 2) Crucial Ballistix PC3200 DDR RAM BFG GeForce 6800 GT OC PCI-e GPU Maxtor DiamondMax 10 200GB SATA HD Dell UltraSharp 1905FP 19" LCD Lite-On SOHD-16P9S CD/DVD-ROM...
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    MSI K8N NEO4-F Motherboard for Cheap!

    MSI K8N NEO4-F Motherboard Athlon 64/FX Socket 939 nF4 motherboard $79.89, Jul 13 xPCgear.com has the MSI K8N NEO4-F Motherboard Athlon 64/FX Socket 939 nforce4 motherboard for a low $79.89, $5 shipping. Tax in CA. - Techbargains Good motherboard. Really cheap and the SB Live! sound card...
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    320GB WD Caviar SATA HD for Cheap!

    Western Digital 320GB serial ATA drive $139, Jul 13 Monarch Computer has the Western Digital 320GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache Serial ATA drive for only $139 using code: SGJE-30CCHS - Free shipping. Tax in GA. - Techbargains There is also an IDE version for the same price. I've seen it on Newegg for...
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    Suggest RAM for DFI Motherboard

    I am currently putting together this computer: AMD64 Rig AMD Athlon 64 3000+ CPU DFI LANParty UT nF4 Ultra-D Motherboard (512MB x 2) Crucial Ballistix 512MB PC3200 DDR RAM BFG GeForce 6800 GT OC PCI-e GPU Maxtor DiamondMax 10 200GB SATA HD Dell UltraSharp 1905FP 19" LCD Lite-On...
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    Windows 64 bit (beta) OS Issue

    My friend just got an AMD Athlon 64 3000+ along with some other upgrades for his system. He is very happy, but when he went to go install the beta version of the Windows 64 bit OS, it would not let him install any device drivers, so he had to settle for regular old Windows XP Professional. Does...
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    DFI LANPARTY nF4 SLi-D Motherboard?

    I've heard rumors and even a picture or two; nothing from DFI though. I'd wanna comp this for sure if I can get an ETA and a price under $250. Buying ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe as of now to hold me off until DFI makes the LANPARTY nF4 SLi-D happen. Considering I've heard nigh a whisper about it...