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    Best CPU cooler for M4A89GTD PRO/USB 3 motherboard $30-$35 range

    I recently got a new setup running with an ASUS 890GX motherboard and a Phenom II X6 processor, but I've noticed that with the stock heatsink and fan it's running at about 42C (idle) at stock frequency and voltage. I'd like to overclock it to at least 3.5 Ghz, so I was wondering what...
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    Safe to use 4 pin to 8 pin 12v connector with Phenom II X6 1055T?

    I just bought the components for my new system which will be using a Phenom II X6 1055T processor which is rated to draw 125 watts. I have purchased all new components for the system, but am planning on using my old power supply (an FSP Blue Storm 500w). I only plan on running the system with...
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    Please advise on new build - budget around $600 for music composition/editing

    Hello all, I will be ordering parts for a new computer for music composition within the next few days (I had posted a thread a few weeks ago, but I was suddenly bombarded with crap and didn't have a chance to respond in a timely manner. As I've revised my budget etc., I thought it would be...
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    Putting together new computer for music composition

    Hello all, I'll be building my first new computer in about seven years, so I'd appreciate your expertise on current computer components, as I've quite honestly been out of the loop for a while and am still using a socket 939 Winchester Athlon 64 The rig will be used entirely for musical...
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    Wisdom Teeth Extracted, bone exposed

    I just had four wisdom teeth removed on Monday, and now I seem to be able to see the bone. After the surgery, the bleeding stopped in about an hour, and I haven't had any swelling since. The pain has been subsiding everyday; I'm not even taking pain killers anymore. I do have a light general...
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    Linksys Rebate problems

    I ordered a Linksys WRT54G router in february. I submitted the rebate stuff (I have copies of everything I sent in, including an invoice showing a date of 2/23/05). I received a post card from linksys refusing my rebate, stating that the purchase was outside of the qualifying period (1/10/05 -...
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    Making Windows XP Installation DVD with extra programs

    I'm trying to make a Windows XP installation disc that also has chipset drivers, word, norton etc., basically a bunch of stuff I would usually just put on other discs. Is it possible to make one DVD with all of that? I'm trying to write this all to a DVD-RW, and I don't have the option to not...
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    Unattended windows install XP Pro

    I've noticed when I leave the windows installation alone after entering a key, it goes ahead and skips past several steps such as creating a user and just leaves me with an administrator account. Does anyone know what other changes are there when I leave it alone, and how long does it take for...
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    How are my temps?

    I've always kept my computer running fairly cool, I'm currently using an Antec 1080AMG case (the one that looks like the old alienware cases). Since I set up my new system, I've only had three case fans running (front, back and side). I disconnected the side a few days ago, and last night I...
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    Redefining "user" key on logitech cordless elite keyboard

    Does anyone know if it's possible to redefine the user key on the cordless elite keyboard? Before installing the iTouch software, the user button was defaulted to put the computer on standby, but after installing it, the user button brings me back to the windows user selection screen, and there...
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    Power on by keyboard with wireless keyboard

    I've been using my keyboard power on function to turn on my computer with my old keyboard, but I just switched to wireless. Does anyone know if its possible to use a wireless keyboard to turn the computer on or bring it back from S3 standby?
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    Are there plans to fix the lag problems with the MX1000?

    I noticed that they finally released the MX1000 bundled with a keyboard (combo is called the MX 3100). Does anyone know if there are plans to fix the lag issue with the MX 1000 mouse, or are they just planning on leaving it as it is? Also, I've noticed that it's been very difficult to find the...
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    Windows becomes unresponsive when opening My Computer

    I recently formatted my hard drive and reinstalled everything. At one point, I suddenly became unable to access my computer. I thought it had something to do with Dr. Divx 1.06, because it first started happening when I uninstalled that. I reformatted and it worked fine, but then it started...
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    Strange problem - computer becomes unresponsive when opening My Computer

    I recently formatted my hard drive and reinstalled everything. At one point, I suddenly became unable to access my computer. I thought it had something to do with Dr. Divx 1.06, because it first started happening when I uninstalled that. I reformatted and it worked fine, but then it started...
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    Separating OS and programs on different partitions

    I decided to set up my new system with three partitions on my main drive, 25gb for the OS (windows xp pro SP2), about 45gb for installed programs and the rest (about 80gb) for data. Is this really going to help me? I'd like to have at least two partitions so I have one I can put data on when I...
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    Best place to buy network cables online?

    I need a couple of ethernet patch cables for a wired network setup, and I was wondering what the best place to purchase them online would be. I need one to be 75 or 100 feet and the other needs to be 50. I'd rather not buy crimpers and jacks, so I was going to just buy premade ones. I saw a...
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    Disabling wireless capabilities on wireless router and just using wired connections?

    Well, I just bought a WRT54G from newegg along with a couple of wireless adapters. Haven't been able to get the wireless connection to work with encryption, which I'm assuming for now is a compatiblity issue between my adapters and router. So, I'm considering just buying 100 feet of cat5 and...
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    Limited or no connection error with Linksys WRT54G + Xterasys Wireless G PCI Card

    I've been trying to get my wireless stuff running all weekend. I set up the router (Linksys WRT54G 2.2) and the wireless adapter card (Xterasys 54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN PCI Card). I got it to work fine on an with an unsecured connection, but whenever I try to connect with WEP encryption...
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    Winchester 3000+ fails prime in 13 minutes at stock.

    I just put together a new A64 system. I've had it running for a few days, and I've been having a few issues with stability, but I just assumed it was the motherboard. This is my setup: Athlon 64 3000+ CPU Code is: ADA3000DIK4BI CBBID 0451MPM 4405389A50158 (I assume 0451 means 51st week...
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    Multiple installs of XP showup upon booting, how do I remove them?

    Well, I just finished setting up a completely new Nforce4 system. I was trying to clone my old drive to this one before with Norton Ghost, but I had problems and it rendered me unable ot boot again, so I ended up having to reinstall windows to boot up. I actually made a couple of new installs...
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    DFI Lanparty UT NF4 Ultra-D Video card touching chipset cooler

    Hello all, I just finished setting up my Nforce4 system, but when I was installing it, my GeForce 6600 ended up in physical contact with the chipset cooler. I looked around a little bit for this problem, but wasn't really able to find that much information. Is this going to be a problem...
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    How does this setup look?

    I found these PCI adapters on newegg. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=33-147-113&depa=0 Has anyone had experience with this brand before? I haven't heard of them, but that doesn't mean anything. I'm thinking of buying two of them along with the Netgear WGR614v5...
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    Recommendations for setting up wireless connection for 2 desktops?

    I should be receiving the parts for my new PC next week, the only thing is that I want my girlfriend to be able to use the DSL connection instead of being limited to dial up after everything is set up. Currently I'm on SBC Yahoo and using their regular DSL modem. I've considered getting a...
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    Trying to decide on new 24 pin PSU

    Well, I finally put together my system and ordered it. I'll be using the following as the base of my system: DFI Lanparty UT NF4 Ultra-D Athlon 64 3000+ (Winchester) 1gb Corsair Value Ram Geforce 6600 Seagate Barracuda 160GB 7200.7 I was planning on using my Antec True Power 430 for...
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    DFI Lanparty UT NF3 250GB

    Well, I've finally decided to put together a build. I've decided to make it very cheap, so I'm going 754. I've been reading and it seems that lots of people like the DFI Nforce 3 board. I was going to get the Asus K8N for $88 from zipzoomfly but NewEgg has the DFI board for 109, so if the DFI...
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    Sorry, delete

    Meant to post this as a reply to another topic, sorry.
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    Solar Winds

    Hello all, There's an old DOS game I used to really like called Solar Winds. I seem to recall downloading this a year or two ago but I couldn't get it to run with windows. Does anyone know a place where I can download this and if there are any special requirements for running it? I have a...
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    Accidentally posted in wrong forum. Meant to post in software.
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    Japanese movie scripts?

    Does anyone know where to download Japanese movie scripts and anime scripts (in Japanese)? I'm looking specifically for the script to katakurike no koufuku. I've looked around on google without any luck. Thanks a lot.
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    Is there a way to make a WinXP install disk with all updates integrated?

    Does anyone know if it's possible to make a windows XP install disc that could include all of the updates and service packs so I don't have to download them everytime I reinstall? Or is it perhaps possible to put them on a separate install disc by themselves?
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    Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 vs. Maxtor Diamondmax 10

    Does anyone know how these two hard drives compare? These are the newest desktop lines from seagate and maxtor. I have a 7200.7 seagate barracuda in my system now which I like, and I would prefer the seagate all things being equal, but do these actually perform equally? The Maxtor has a...
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    A8N Deluxe non SLI release?

    Does anyone know when ASUS was planning on releasing the A8N Deluxe non-sli motherboard? I'd really like an ASUS nforce4 motherboard for my new setup. I plan on building in February. I really have no interest in SLI, but I'd like an Nforce4. What about the Radeon chipset? That seemed to be...
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    Thermal Compound on A64 Stock Heatsink

    Isn't the thermal compound put on the stock A64 heatsinks Shin Etsu? Isn't this stuff supposed to be on par with AS5? Is there any point removing it and applying AS5?
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    Help deciding on case, opinions on Antec P160?

    Hello all, Well, I'll be building a new comp soon. I've been having a hard time deciding on a case recently. I was originally pretty set on the Antec P160 but I've heard a few people say that the front part seems kind of cheap, and something about the drive covers getting stuck. Has...
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    Dangers of overclocking, can I do it without any risk?

    Hello all. I'm planning on buying myself a new computer within the next few months and I had a couple of questions regarding overclocking it. I'm currently on an underclocked Athlon XP 1800+ that was salvaged from a friends dead computer (damn KS75A won't post when I set the FSB to 133mhz for...
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    Good online store not located in California

    Does anyone know of a good online store that isn't located in California? I usually look at newegg or zipzoomfly for parts, but I'm planning on putting together a big build and I want to avoid sales tax. Is there somewhere that has as good of a reputation as those stores? Thanks a lot.
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    Asus K8N-E Deluxe

    It seems this board will be in stock at ZipZoomFly in 2 days. Has anyone found any information for it? I think it's already been released in Japan. Is it likely to keep the $190 price tag? It seems quite steep considering competing boards are at least $40 less.
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    Newcastle 3200+ available at Newegg

    I just checked newegg and they now have the Newcastle 3200+ listed instead of the clawhammer. It still says clawhammer as the core on the description, but the frequency is 2.2 GHZ and the L2 is 512k. The model# is ADA3200AXBOX which is the newcastle retail box number. Here is the link...
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    Newcastle and Clawhammer

    I've been looking around and looking at comparisons between the Newcastle and Clawhammer cores. The Newcastle seems to be far superior to the clawhammer at stock speeds. I've only seen one benchmark that tested the 3000 and 3200 newcastles alongside the 3200 and 3400 clawhammers, but the 3200...