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    AGEIA BFG PhysX Card 128mb PCI $199 + shipping

    Link Shipping depends on zip code, should be around $8 Best price elsewhere is about $255 shipped Warm deal if you want one
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    Gaming Laptop

    I'm looking for a gaming laptop, budget is $2,500 including taxes. What companies make the best gaming laptops? I've been looking at the Dell 9300 and XPS M170, it seems that the XPS is much more expensive but also supports the 7800gtx GO. Is it worth spending the extra money?
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    Computer Instability

    My computer has been acting a little flaky lately, I'm wondering if someone could help me figure out why. When I run the Prime95 torture test on "Blend mode", I get errors within 1-10 minutes. If I run it on "Small FFT" mode, it can run all night without any errors. I've used Memtest86 on...
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    Building computer that can't be used for games

    I'm trying to build a computer that can't be used for games, even old games like Half Life/Counterstrike. Any suggestions for the video card? Even my 700mhz Celeron HP with integrated Intel Graphics can play some games...not sure what's slower than that.
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    bootable CPU tester?

    Does anyone know if there is a CPU stressing program, something like Prime95, that can be run from a bootable floppy?
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    punch down tool

    Hi, I was wondering what the difference is between impact and non-impact punch down tools? Also, will pretty much any punch down tool work well? Or are their significant differences between cheaper/more expensive ones? Thanks in advance.
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    Monitoring RAM usage

    Does anyone know if there is a program that will monitor your RAM usage and save it in a datafile? I'd like to see the maximum amount of RAM some games use.
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    Newegg shipping credit

    Does anyone know if Newegg offers a shipping credit for returning defective items? On their website, it says they don't. However, I have seen posts on this board, where people say that they have gotten a credit before... Do they offer a shipping credit, and if so, how do you "apply" for it...
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    Networking resources

    I'm trying to set up a small office network, which consists of two Windows servers and 12 computers (2 macs, 10 PCs). Could someone recommend some books, articles, or online sources that would explain the ins and outs of creating networks, restricting access to certain computers, networking...
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    CAT5 effective range?

    I'm trying to network two computers on different floors/opposite ends of my house. Wireless network strength isn't very good, so I was thinking of running CAT5 cable through my attic. I'd probably need 100+ feet of cable to do this, will I still get a good signal at this distance?
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    photo scanner recommendations

    I'm looking for a good scanner to scan photos that will be printed out on my Canon i560. My current Canon Lide 20 scanner just isn't cutting it - color reproduction and contrast simply isn't very good.
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    Printer cable

    I'm looking for a printer cable extension, DB-25 male to DB-25 female. I found this: Link It is labeled as a "modem" cable, but does that make a difference? Will it work fine with a printer?
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    Books on Israel/Palestine/middle east

    I was wondering if anyone could recommend any good books that explain the history of the conflicts in the Middle East? I'm interested in learning more about the historical events that led to the current conflicts. Ideally, I'm looking for a book that isn't too biased for one side of the other...
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    Newegg RMA policy

    Does anyone know if Newegg.com replaces products that have died and are still under the manufactuer's warranty?
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    Mushkin 512mb pc3200 $75.60 shipped

    Link Mushkin has a weekend special on their green line 512mb pc3200 sticks, $84 with free shipping. Use coupon code "ANAND" to get 10% off, for the final total of $75.60. Not a bad deal, considering the recent rise in memory prices.
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    Logitech z-340 speakers $29.50 AR

    Link Link to rebate The speakers are $39.50 at accupc.com, which has a 9.3 resellerrating. The $10 logitech rebate brings them to $29.50.
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    Connecting guitar to computer

    Does anyone know of a way to connect an electric guitar to a computer, so one can play it through the speakers, record songs, etc? Also, if this is possible, is there any software available that will allow you to mess around with the guitar's sound, like an effects pedal would?
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    Luke Warm - Silver logitech optical mouse $9.99 AR

    From Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00008VF3X/104-7920120-4080742?v=glance&s=electronics Silver logitech optical mouse, $14.99 - $5.00 rebate. Ships free w/ a $25 order. Amazon rebates are usually pain free. One could combine it with the $13 Logitech keyboard...