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    Is open UPnP safe?

    I used to have my Azureus working fine without turning UPnP on. Just Port Fowarding on my router and I get Green Smiley face all the time. But after I reinstall Window, and my Azureus give me NAT error all the times. I still used the same old port that worked for me in the past. Also, I don't...
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    Why is my BFG 6800 causes lag?

    I'm using driver Forceware 77.77 now, but when I play games such as Halo, it causes lag randomly. It's like video freeze/sound lag for couple seconds. Hmmmm...I'm using an on-board sound though. I even tried using a Sound Card but the freezing still happen. So I suspect it's my video card...
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    How do you change WinXP's icon?

    http://www.deviantart.com/view/20657639/ I already got the Theme that he using by doing the Uxtheme already. But now, my question is how to get those Icons like the one that guys using above? Do I need to download any IconPackager or something like that to install the icons? Thanks
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    Firewall or Anti-Virus program?

    I used to use Kaspersky as my anti-virus and don't even use a Firewall at all. Since I already have a Netgear Router that has security such as WEP 128 bit, built in Firewall..etc. Anyway, should I use a Firewall or Kaspersky AV program? I can only use one program since two running at the same...
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    Can CPU too hot that causes freeze/sound lag in games?

    I don't know, but SpeedFan read like this: Temp 1: 38 C Temp 2: -48 C Temp 3: 39 C Local Temp: 36 C Remote Temp: 41 C When I try to play some CPU heavy game, I see Temp 1, 3 and Remoate Temp that actually went up. Temp 2 just stay still at -48. So I don't think my CPU is at 48 C.
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    Best nvidia Forceware for the Geforce 6800?

    I'm installing some latest Forceware driver for my 6800, but when I play Halo or other game, the game keeps freezing/sound lag very frequently. But when I use the old 66.93 driver, then it's fine. However, 66.93 is kinda old. I heard that the 77.72 is very good, is it true? What driver is...
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    Help! Is this m video card or driver issue?

    Back then (couple months ago) I still have my nvidia driver 66.93, and the audio is using from the Nforce driver. Then I played Far Cry, however, sometime randomly the video just freeze for a couple seconds and the sound is lag a lot. So I found out that my motherboard use a AC'97 as audio, and...
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    What is an average score for 3Dmark'05?

    I haven't do benchmark for a long time now. So today I'm install the NGO nvidia driver to test and see how it goes. What the average score for 3dmark05 to be good?
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    6800nu, which driver is best?

    I just want to see which driver is the most popular. I know the 66.xx one is very popular back then, but I don't know which one now. I just got Fable: TLC and install the latest nvida forceware driver and all. But when I play the game, it randomly freeze the vidia and make sound lag for...
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    Help! Is this a Video/Audio driver or Hardware problem?

    My motherboard is a Soltek SL-K8AV2-R, video card is BFG Geforce 6800nu, CPU is AMD64 3400. Back then (couple months ago) I still have my nvidia driver 6x.xx, and the audio is using from the Nforce driver. Then I played Far Cry, however, sometime randomly the video just freeze for a couple...
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    Make WMP9 plays instead of WMP Classic?

    Whenever I watch video clip online (like the one in Gametrailers.com), WMP Classic is the one and only player that play it. Sometime WMP 9 would pop up instead of WMP Classic. Anyway, is there anyway to make the WMV9 to play all the online clips instead of the WMP Classic? Thanks
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    OCing CPU..result of lost data?!

    Hi guys, I read in the OC Guide that OCing CPU too much might result of lost data when doing work. When it mean lost data, that mean like when you try to download stuff, burn stuff, save stuff, etc....the data doesn't go through 100% as with the original stock speed? Anyway, I got a...
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    Is my 3Dmark03 seem right or not?

    My current system is on my sig. No OC'ed or anything yet, and my 6800nu OC currently have the extra Vertex unlocked. The pipe is damage =( Anyway, my score is 9503. Seem kinda low for a AMD64 3400 Claw + 6800nu OC + 1 Gig of ram. Thanks
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    Uninstalling Rivatuner

    I unlocked my BFG 6800nu OC to 16 pipe, and 6 vertex. However, as always bad luck are with me. Game give me too much artifacture, so I have to disable the pipe and went back to 12 =( . Anyway, I heard that if you fail the pipe, you can still get the Vertex (mostly Vertex is successful in every...
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    I need help with the Ram

    It's me again. Since you got the same mobo as mine, can I ask you some question? I got a 3400+ Clawhammer. I went to the BIOS, change the multi to 10x, and 240 for the CPU clock mhz. Anyhow, I read in the Overclocking thread that in order to make the OC work, I must also do something with the...
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    ultra

    i just used Ultra. it's damn good
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    Is it safe to edit an ISO file?

    Hi. I have an ISO image, and I want to delete one folder in that ISO image. I notice that UltraISO has the ability to edit a ISO image, so it might delete that one specific folder for me. Should I use UltraISO to do it? Will edit an ISO can corrupt that whole ISO image? Or should I go with...
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    Burning DVD at 4x or 8x?

    I got a Nec 3500AG burner with the hacked firmware that are capable of burning at 12x on an 8x disc. Anyway, I just bought a 100 pack of Ritek 8x DVD+R. So when I burn movie stuff (encoded anime file such as Xvid/OGG) to those DVD+R, should I burn at 8x or 4x? When burn at 4x, will it get better...
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    question about OCing...

    1) I plan to OC my 3400+ Clawhammer to the 2.4 speed of the Newcastle version. My question is, I'm going to use this rig until 5 year without upgrading the CPU. If I OC from a 2.2 to a 2.4, how long will the CPU last? 2) As I read the Overclocking Guide, the guide said that it is better to...
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    Shoud I unlock my BFG OC 6800nu?

    After research a couple of topics here, I decide to ask the question: 1) When playing game, will there be any noticeable artifact on screen? 2) Currently, it's a 350/700. Do I have to OCing the core/memory speed to get even more result? 3) My current video driver is a nvidia 66.93. Do I...
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    Is this possible (backing up stuff)

    Say I have a retail game Halo (1 cd), but I copy the whole CD into my HDD. Now, I want to burn the whole stuff into a DVD (I love DVD). So when I insert that DVD, will it boot and have the auto play/installation just like it's still on the CD disc? If I back it up on a CD-R, it will boot up...
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    How do you identify which CPU batch you got?

    That is from one of the review for the 3400+ Clawhammer at Newegg. Okay...so how can he identify which batch his C0 rev he got? I got the C0 revision as well, but I heard that it suck at OCing.
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    Is this possible?

    Say I have a multi-disc game (CD1..cd2...cd3..cd4) in my HDD, and I want to save CD by burning each CD folder into one single DVD. Anyway, when I install the game from CD1, after it finish with CD1, it will ask for CD2. Since it's in its own folder on the DVD, I know it will be impossible to...
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    No way to bring the temp down....

    So I bought the Alcu 7000B for my 3400+ Clawhammer, add in Arctic Silver 5. I put a bit of AS5 in the middle of the CPU, then put in the HSF. First time I get 22c (not true, but it used to be 27c), then it keep coming up to 24c and stop. That's when it's idle, so when I run many application, it...
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    Alcu 7000B....do I need to take the mobo's backplate off?

    My mobo is a Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR, do I have to take the original backplate off and use the Zalman's backplate instead?
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    Is there anyway to change My Documents' path??

    Okay so I got 3 partition. Most of my everyday use is on drive D. Since My Documents is easy to access to, is there anyway to map the path of My Document to open the specific path I want it to open? So that whenever I click on My Document, it open the folder on Drive D instead? Thanks
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    Help! Is my temp so bad that it cause hiccup in game?

    Hey, Speedfan display my temp2 as -48 (it used to be -38). I've read somewhere that the highest number is always the CPU. It's been -48 for a whole long day already. Sometime when I play Far Cry....the game would do a lock up (hiccup) for a couple of second (sometime only, not often). I don't...
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    Will the Alcu 7000 fits the Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR mobo?

    I'm planning to get the Zalman Alcu 7000B, but the thing is huge for the mobo. Anyone here who have the same mobo as mine and can fit the Alcu in?
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    How is my CPU temp for a 3400+ Claw?

    Running on a Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR mobo. The case is Tsunami Dream with 2x 120mm fan: One in front, one in the side window. The third fan is a 120mm exausted fan. Anyway, the CPU run with a stock HSF/fan. My mobo's own hardware cpu monitor say that my CPU run at 45c normal use. I never tried...
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    Is it possible to rename my Network Controller?

    Okay, maybe I'm crazy, but can I rename my Network Controller name? My network controller properties show it like this, can I delete the "#4" ? NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller #4 I think it's impossible to do it. It used to be normal until I uninstall my nforce driver, then install...
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    How do I share/back up my file to another computer...

    Hi, I have a Netgear MR814 11MB wireless router, and I have another computer on my house that are connect wirelessly to my computer as well. Both connect pretty good since the other one can go online as fast as mine. Anyway, I want to send some of my file like Music and Video into my other...
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    Will the Zalman Alcu fits my Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR?

    Anyone here who have a Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR (Socket 754) mobo, and successfully install the Zalman Alcu? I'm running a stock HFS/fan right now with Arctic Silver 5, and the Soltek HM show that mine is run at 45c idle (same one on the BIOS). Speedfans show that mine is 37c idle. I don't know which...
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    Updating CPU driver

    Okay, I got the driver from AMD64 site (the same version that my mobo's website has). What do I need to know before I update the driver? Do I have to uninstall the current driver, then install the newest driver in Safe Mode or what? Thanks
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    Question before I update my mobo's driver.

    I'm going to update my CPU driver as well as my mobo driver (Soltek SL-K8AN2E-GR). Do I need to uninstall my mobo old driver or CPU driver first, then install the fresh new driver? Or should I just install the newest driver, and it will overwrite the other old driver?
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    Help! MR814 router make my connection slow...

    If I connect the DSL Modem straight to my computer, everything will go very fast. After I plug the modem to the Netgear MR814 router, upgrade to the latest firmware. The router use SP1 Firewall and WEP. However, everything run at no-so-fast anymore. I believe it slow down like it's lagging...
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    3400 Clawhammer run at 47c =(

    I put some Arctec Silver 5, and cover the core using a credit card. Anyway, when I boot up, went to the BIOS screen, and I see it run at 47c. Maybe I put too much paste or something =( I don't know though, I put around a size of a rice, and scrape it to all 4 place. Seeing that the paste is hard...
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    Help! Just get everything together...

    SOLTEK "SL-K8AN2E-GR" NVIDIA nForce3 250Gb That is my mother board. It detect Ram, CPU, both DVD drive, VGA card, and floppy. However, when I turn it on...it check a list of device and it went to the next screen. On the next screen, the thing say BIOS Not Installed. <---------what the!? I...
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    Partition...which one first?

    1) Let say I have a 160GB drive. Do you installed the OS first, and then partition that drive to whatever you want later. Or when you install Window Xp OS, they let you choose the option to partition at that time... 2)Do you prefer to partition with Partition Magic, or do you prefer using...
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    Last question before I go to build my system

    1) So my HDD going to use SATA instead of IDE cable. Now I have a DVDRW, and a DVDRom. SHould I plug the 1st (main) IDE cable into the DVDRW or DVDROM? And which 2nd IDE cable should go to? I don't want to have 1 IDE cable and plug into both DVD drive since it would slow the performance down...
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    Zipzoomfly sent me a C0 rev 3400+ ClawHammer =(

    I ordered a 3400+ Clawhammer, and it's a C0 revision. I want a CG revision one though. I'm not going to oclock my stuff, so should I just use the C0 revision? Or should I send it back, and buy it from Newegg hoping for a CG revision? Help! this is the CPU number: ADA3400AEP5AP CAATC...