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    Sound problem, frequent slow downs and pops, ?

    Well recently I have been having problems when I play music, watch a video, or anything that makes a sound. I'll be listening to some music and browsing the internet and my laptop(Acer Travelmate 8100, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16834115320 )will slow down for a few...
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    Should a tower fan blow in our blow out?

    Does it matter?
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    Installing new motherboard, problem with processor?

    I am installing a new motherboard into a friends computer and I am taking the processor(p4) from the old motherboard and trying to put it in the new motherboard but it is attached to the heatsink. Is there anyway I can safely remove the processor from the heatsink? Thanks.
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    Problems with motherboard heatsink?

    When I turn on my computer, it beeps, silent, beeps, silent, beeps, slient, and nothing comes up on the screen. The heatsink was off but I re-attached it. It still does the same thing. The motherboard is an ABit IS7. Any ideas what I should do?
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    University level teaching:English Phd vs Political Science Phd

    Which field has more opportunities?
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    Odds for correctly predicating an NCAA Basketball Tournament bracket?

    I thought I remember reading this in an issue of SI on campus and I was wondering if anyone knew the odds of correctly guessing it?
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    Where to buy cellular phones online?

    Do any of you know any online stores where you can buy cell phones for cheap? I already have a plan with Sprint and I am looking to get a new phone, preferably motorola.
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    Do grad students usually get their tuition paid for?

    I'm currently in my second year of undergrad and I would like to go to grad school. In your experience, what are the general requirements for getting full tuition paid during grad school?
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    Switching majors and transferring schools..big decision

    Well I'm don't enjoy what I'm doing. I am just starting my second year of computer engineering and I hate my computer engineering class. I don't hate it but I don't like it. I can't see myself doing this for the rest of my life. I love computers but the programming and physics is too much. I'm...
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    Anyone say "one" when leaving or saying good bye?

    Some of my friends have said it and I've heard some rappers say it. Like someone would say "I'm going to go, later." and the next person would say "one"? Anyone know anythin about this?
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    Resumes..

    Can anyone tell me any good websites or programs that deal with making a resume?
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    Has/Does anyone work as a cable guy?

    Do they usually require experience in installing cable? The postion is around 20 hours a week and pay is $8.88/hour. I am in college right now and it would be a perfect job concerning hours and pay.
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    Classical Physics, tips for succeeding?

    Well I decided to take a Physics class dealing with mechanics this summer and I am off to a rough and slow start. It is fast-paced, and worth 5 credits. Plus it's in the summer, a time I do not want to be taking a class. I took it because I didn't want to live with my parents again and it...
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    Living alone and hating it

    I am taking a summer physics class and I am living by myself in an apartment. I hate it. I can't wait until the fall when I have some roommates in a HOUSE. Living alone sucks, apartments suck, and summer classes suck. Does anyone enjoy living alone? What do you like about it?
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    College major advice needed

    Well I am in a Physics for Engineering class right now and I am not enjoying it at all. It's weird because I always thought something related to math and science is what I would do best in. I am not doing very good in college so far, 2.0 gpa after 2 semesters. I know I will be able to get...
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    Funny video of a German on cocaine

    http://www.mmedia.is/stjarna/Idiot.wmv
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    Any ideas on what my problem is?

    Ok so I built a new PC-Asus A7V8X-X motherboard, AMD 2800+, 512 MB PC 3200 Corsair Value Select, Ati Radeon 9800 Pro, Mitsumi floppy, Lite On 52x32x52 CDRW, Lite On 16x DVD ROM. I am tryin to install Windows XP and I have tried a few different setups. Setup 1 I have the ram in the first slot...
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    Newly built PC unable to install get through Windows setup, any ideas?

    I just built a new PC and am trying to install Windows XP on it. When it boots up it goes to the Windows Setup screen and after about 20 seconds of copying files, it just stops. I can't figure out what the deal is, I tried re-connecting the power and idea cables. The cd is legit because I've...
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    Lost my wallet a few nights ago, it was turned into the police, they found my fake ID...

    Well I'm in a tight situation right here. I lost my wallet a few nights ago and someone turned it into the police. I had a fake ID of someone I do know under my regular drivers license. The ID has been expired for 2+ years but worked like a charm. I just called the station and an officer...
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    My dream, working for Nintendo, Nvidia, or ATi, is it possible

    I am majoring in Computer Engineering right now at a Big 12 school. I'm finishing up my first semester doing pretty well. My dream is to work for Nintendo but I would also like to work at Nvidia, ATi, Matrox, or someplace similar. Do you need a lot of experience and have the right connections...
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    Problem installing Windows XP

    I have been having random restarts, error messages that have shutdown programs like IE, AOL IM, and Winamp and I can't figure it out. I reformatted and reinstalled Windows but it kept having the same problems. Now when I try to reinstall Windows I get messages saying that setup cannot copy...
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    Keep getting random restarts and error messages after fresh install..

    I just reinstalled Windows XP Home on a ABit IS7, P4 2.6C, 1024 mb Ram, Radeon 9800 Pro and I get these weird error messages that close down programs like AOL IM, IE, and Winamp. What do I need to do? Is there something bad in the bios?
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    Just reinstalled Windows and all drivers, need help please..

    I have Windows XP Home, Abit IS7, 2.6C, Radeon 9800 Pro and I can't get my internet to work. I installed all of my drivers except for the onboard lan. It's a 3com Gigabit so I downloaded it and put it on my PC and I try to install them but Windows can't find them for some reason. Anyone know...
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    I got my check from my employer times 2, can I get in trouble?

    Ok so I got paid on Thursday and I signed up for direct deposit a few weeks ago. I came into work got my check and deposited it into my account. I am now looking at my account and it says that my employer deposited my check into my account but I also deposited my check. So I got my checkX2, can...
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    Does UPS drugtest for loaders/unloaders?

    Has anyone worked for them? Do they drug test?
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    P2P apps won't work on my university connection but with Mirc?

    Does Mirc have mp3s, videos, and the like? I am on a university connection and I get terrible download speeds on P2P networks like 2.00 kb/s. Mirc is a $20 fee and I want to know if I will be able to download at good speeds before paying the money.
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    Free polyphonic ringtones?

    Anyone know where I can get free polyphonic ringtones for a Sanyo 4900?
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    Anyone use SprintPCS?

    I use to work at Best Buy and get a $15 a month deal for 750 anytime mintues and I haven't worked there for 5 months and I still get it. Anyway it's time for a new phone and I was going to order this one and was wondering if I can activate it myself? I don't want a Sprint person to do it...
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    Problem with installing Windows on newly built PC

    Setup- Intel P4 2.6C Abit IS7 ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128 mb Hercules Fortissmo III NEC 19" CRT FE990-BK Black Antec SLK37000AMB w/350 watt PSU Panasonic FD Lite On 16X DVD Lite On 52X32X52X CDRW 1 gb DDR PC3200 Corsair Value Select Western Digital 120 GB HD SE Logitech Z-340 Logitech...
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    ASUS A7N8X Deluxe(3000+) vs IS7(2.8C)?

    What would be the better choice? I plan on ordering a new system in the next few days. I've seen benchmarks where the 2.8C beats the 3000+ but the A7N8X Deluxe seems like the better motherboard. Please help.
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    How is the Samsung 955DF?

    I am looking to get a very nice 19" monitor. I plan on running at 1280x1024. Is this an optimal resolution for a 19"? I will be playing many games on this and having it connected to a Radeon 9800 Pro. I read anandtech's review of the 955DF and they said it was nice but I've read on message...
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    Anyone ever use wireless headphones?

    I'm looking at getting the Sennheiser Headphones Model RS85. I'll be living in a dorm so I don't want a 5.1 system. I will only be living in the dorm for a year so I think these would work great when I get my own place. But are they worth $250? Any other models that are good?
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    How much do you think the 5900 FX Ultra and Radeon 9800 Pro will be in 1 month?

    What do you think you will be able to get these cards for in about a month from now?
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    How will this PC do for college?

    I won't be ordering it until about August 11 so I don't think much will change on the components I want(or will it??). It'll be used for gaming, internet, watching movies, and having S-Video out to my 27" flatscreen. I do not plan on overclocking either. Well this is what I have so far...
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    Diablo II issue

    I have Windows XP Home Intel mobo P3 800 mhz 256 RAM Herc Radeon 8500LE Whenever I try to play the game I get an error that says Insert play disc when I have it in? I installed the latest patch and it worked when I first installed it, now it doesn't work. The disc is clean but I can't get it...
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    Any college students here?

    Where do you go? What is your major? What is your GPA? How has your experience been? What do you like best? What has been the worst part? I am starting college next fall and from what I hear it is going to be a big change and a signifcant part of my life. I am very excited to be challenged and...
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    Asus A7N8X Deluxe(3000+) vs Abit IS7(P4 2.6C)

    I plan on building a PC, which would be the better combo? I don't plan on overclocking but according to some benchmarks I've seen the 2.6C runs better? I mostly play games and I do not know which one to get.