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    unidentifiBLE network

    I get this and am unable to get online with my PS that I just upgraded to win7 64 bit, my laptop still connects to the network via wirless and everything is fine there. any ideas??
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    Need advice for CPU upgrade for this MB...

    I have a GA-M57SLI-S4, and was looking at the X2 6000 as a small cheap upgrade but I also see some other CPU's, a bit better that may fit and work here any advice as to which other CPU's I can put in this thing to get a bit more life out of it. for example I can get this one...
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    upgrading a 7600GT

    I am looking to replace my 7600GT PCI-e vid card and havent looked at these things in a while if my max spending was $150 what would be a good replacement? Ati or Nvidia doesnt matter to me just want a better card.
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    IDE Vs SATA

    I need a new DVD burner and was thinking of getting an SATA DVD one and was wondering if its just as easy to install and use as IDE?
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    new MB and HD problem.

    I have a EVGA 131-K8-NF44-AX , http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a...88-007&CMP=KNC-overturesmx&ATT=product and this HD WD CAVIAR SE16 SATA http://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=133&language=en I reinstalled XP and everything from scratch and for some reason...
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    OK I GOT IT !!! but another problem arose...

    I finally got my new system up and running but only when I use my CRT or have them both connected,but it will not post if I have my lcd connected by itself, I saw ATI has had a problem with this has or does anyone know how to fix this? I am hooked up to it via DVI.
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    does an AC outlet affect performance?

    I was wondering today if an outlet thats on a circuit with a few other appliances would/could have its power reduced so a PC cannot draw the required amps/current to properly run a pc. for example the outlet I have my pc on is on a line that has quite a few things on it and though my power...
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    which of these 2 boards are more user friendly

    I have not had success in getting my AGP slot to run anything but my old card so its time to swap MB's I am looking to keep my current hard ware other than MB and vid card... I have narrowed it down to these 2 boards. first.... EVGA model Second.... MSI Neo model I know the egg has...
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    xp and media center

    I finally got my video problem resolved but had to go back to XP from vista because madden 07 wont run properly on it for some reason, that being said I want to use media center with my xbox 360 and use it as a dvr. is there a way to get media center besides having media center edition? legit...
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    1950pro AGP DOA??

    I just bought this 1950pro http://www.compusa.com/products/product...950PRO_Xtreme_Gamer_Edition_Video_Card along with this power supply........ http://www.compusa.com/products/product...ower_600_Watt_ATX12V_2_01_Power_Supply I install the card everything powers up but I have no video...
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    I need advice for a new vid card....

    I have a 6800 OC and nvidia's drivers lack vista support and playing madden is a nightmare with their drivers as of this post. the game freezes when you try and kick, only way to get it to work halfway is to use old nvidia drivers for XP which causes issues elsewhere. If I went to ATI which...
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    Vista and madden

    I installed vista home premium and I was able to get everything installed and working almost flawlessly, ubtil madden I was able to get it installed and when playing the game everything is fine until you try and kickoff/punt/fieldgoal where the screen either freezes or shutters and some graphics...
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    6800 oc still worthy?

    my set consists of... amd 64 3700 ga-k8u-939 2 gigs of ram bfg 6800 oc AGP I play quite a few games and not sure if my card is some what of a bottle neck or is the whole system. Anywya if I wanted to upgrade which card is out there that would give me a nice boost as far as video goes?
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    Best and CHEAP upgrade option

    Currently I have an asus A7N8x Deluxe MB and a Athlon XP 2500. Geforce 6800 GT 2 gigs of ram nothing really special anymore. What I would like to do is upgrade the CPU and MB while still using my vid card which puts me in a dilema not many AGP boards out there that use current CPU's...
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    LCD Buying tip needed.

    I have been looking for a new monitor and many models come with only the analog connector while more expensive ones have DVI... Which leads me to my question does DVI provide much of an improvement? I know its better but how much? thanks in advance.
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    what would be my best option ?

    I am having trouble with my MB as stated in a previous post, I currently have a athlon xp 2500, I have a bidget of around 250-300 bucks for something else I was planning on just getting a new MB but it seems any decent one is still pricey for a athlon XP... What would be my best option if...
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    A7N8X failing.... need a replacement

    My MB is failing and I need to replace it, at this time I just will/want to replace the MB I will in a couple of months buy all new stuff but not yet.... Any recommendations ? I am looking to buy something fairly cheap to replace this just to get me a few months of use... Thanks in advance.
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    Video card problem ??? No idea what this is

    I am having a weird problem out of nowhere for some reason when I start my PC every so often my screen looks all scrambled even with a reboot samething just a different color pattern the only way I can fix this is to clear cmos and reboot and restore all system settings this card worked fine for...
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    ok got a new vid card what should be next ?

    I have replaced my 9500 pro with a BFG 6800 oc, which has the pipes unlocked and running smoothly, NOW I am looking to improve/upgrade the next most needed component. which is either my ram or MB/CPU My mother board is a A7N8X with a Athlon xp 2500 My ram is Kingston Value ram 2700 ddr...
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    is this a good replacement for a 9500 pro ?

    MSI nVIDIA GeForce 6600GT newegg has it for $222.00 I know others are close in price but Im also looking for a good quality card and it has to be agp.
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    what would you upgrade first with this set up ...

    Im looking to "freshen up" if need be but not sure where I should start ... My get up Athlon XP 2500 Barton Asus A7N8X Radeon 9500 pro 1 gig of ddr 2700 SB live Audigy 80 gig seagate 7200 rpm HD there she is in all her glory,,,I play alot of games and looking to improve overall...