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    Bulk back-up of 100s of CDs/DVDs to Hard drive.

    I've got an old collection of 1000-2000 cd's and dvd's that I would like to copy to a hard drive or two then get rid of. At the moment, I don't have an optical drive and I'm looking at my options. Here's what I think the breakdown of disks looks like: 01% Retail Movies 04% Audio CDs 10%...
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    A friend made this for National Suicide Prevention Week

    Please view and share this video. Everyone deserves to know they're not alone. <3 Watch here. Thanks.
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    Budget 17" laptop for Grandmother

    I'm looking for a cheap 17" laptop for my grandmother. I'd get a desktop for her, but several times a year she needs to move the computer to the community center to help with different projects (help people with their taxes, etc). 17" laptop CPU: i3/i5 GPU: Intel HD x000 Ram: 4-8gigs HDD...
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    All versions of 1Password & Knox 50% off.

    AgileBits is having a Macworld sale. All their products are 50%. This includes iOS, Mac App Store, and bundled/family licenses. To sweeten the deal, anyone who purchases 1Password 3 will receive 1Password 4 for free when it is released. Details and links to the varioius stores here.
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    Cheap GPU & Monitor for CS 5.5/6 (non video)

    My girlfriend's in desperate need of a desktop to do Photoshop/Illustrator/Indesign work for school. I've got everything but a monitor and a video card. She does no video work. Most of her projects use < 1gig of ram. 70% are less than 250Megs. Currently working in CS 5.5 but should be moving...
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    Samsung 830 128gb - $140 +FS

    Beach Camera @ Buy.com This is includes Ghost 15, but does not include desktop or laptop mounting kits.
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    Glance over this suggestion list plz <3

    Alright, I've got a friend who's looking to build a new pc in the next few days. He's been out of the loop on hardware for several years, so doesn't really know what to do. He's got 2K to spend on a tower, but is willing to spend less if the performance really doesn't justify the cost. I'm...
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    Reviews for Networking Tools?

    So, when my parents built their house about 10 years ago, they wired up the place with cat 5e and coax (I think we got about 80 drops total in a 5bdr house. ^-^)... but they still haven't terminated the cables in most of the rooms. They've just terminated as they needed them. I'm planning on...
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    Looking for a Patch panel suggestions

    So I'm about to finish the wiring in my parents place. They've got 45 drops of Cat6 and 13 coax drops. The wiring closet has no drywall, and is kinda cramped/shallow. I'm looking for some patch panels that will mount in between the exposed 16" studs. Anyone have any suggestions?
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    Free 3000min PC-to-Landline calls from oovoo.com

    Yet another skype service. Oovoo.com is handing out a free 3000min for new users. I also hear they refresh that semi-regularly. Call quality is ok, but nothing great.
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    Of storage and file servers

    So I'm looking at building a file server but after some research I'm not sure just what to do. I can't seem to find any articles/reviews to really make up my mind. So I'm looking for some help in pointing me the right direction. I store a lot of stuff, for both me and friends. I've also had...
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    Need a place to window shop for Cases.

    I'm looking for a website that has a nice layout for window shopping for a computer case. Off hand I'm using http://www.xoxide.com/pccases.html, but their selection isn't quite "complete". Something with Newegg's filters would be nice, but want to keep everything on one page, and preferably with...
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    *DEAD*-$0.20 a gig.- 250 gig hd for $50 each + $5 shipping.

    It's all in the title. Someone else can catch the link for the lazy. Luck. Dead, and man was that a lot of thread crapping. Don't like it? Just go away next time :P
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    New comp for teh Pops

    So, my dad asked me to build my brother a computer with a very low budget (~$400) that can still play games. I talked my Dad into living w/o his computer for 2-3weeks and letting me rip out the guts of his machine, rebuilding his computer, and making what's left into my brother's computer...
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    Computer does not boot or post.

    Alright the hardware. 400watt power supply WinFast K7NCR18D-Pro 2 processors (AMD XP 2100 & 2400) Varied types of ram (PC 2100 & 3200) ATI 9600xt AIW I have reset the BIOS. Here's what happens when I try to boot. The power comes on for about 1-2 seconds. The fans whirr and all that...
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    *Dead* $704.99 Compaq X Athlon 64 Gaming System - Warm?

    Better than recent Dell deals? Text
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    *Long Dead* $0.20 a Gig - 250Gig - WD - PATA

    Don't like it? Whine elsewhere. (At least I'm not spamming)
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    Stackable Jewel Case Product Name?

    Anyone remember what they were called or even a link to the website? They were stackable (slim?) jewel cases that had a slide out tray.
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    *Dead* RoboSapien

    Text Name RoboSapien - Remote Control Robot Description Loaded with attitude and intelligence, Robosapien is the first robot based on the science of applied biomorphic robotics. Designed by a scientist, Robosapien is ready to go right out of the box (just install his batteries). He...
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    *Dead*Belkin's UPS Dual Form Factor (1500VA) for ~120$-130$ out the door.

    Belkin's finally got their UPS's back in stock. The one below is going to run you about $125 after tax & shipping. Remember to use belkin's secret number for the friends and family discount. Linky Battery Backup with Tower or Horizontal Form Factor (1500VA) Part # F6C1500-TW-RK This...
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    Mystery Box @ midnightbox.com 6$

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    Where can I find a WoW Guest Pass?

    Does anyone know if there's a group/forum giving out WoW 10 Day Guest Passes? Or does anyone have one they are not using? Thanks.
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    New Retail Rig for Friemd...

    Moved from another Forum Alright, I've got a friend who just spend way too much money on a PC from Best Buy. Where is a good place to get a Gaming rig with a good 3 yr warrenty? Is there anywhere else than dell to get a good price with warrenty? The Price Range is 2600 after rebates. But that...
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    New PC for friend...

    Alright, I've got a friend who just spend way too much money on a PC from Best Buy. Where is a good place to get a Gaming rig with a good 3 yr warrenty? Is there anywhere else than dell to get a good price with warrenty? The Price Range is 2600 after rebates. But that must include a 21" LCD...
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    Education only - 200 off iPod and $100 off Printer via MIR with purchace of Apple iBook or PowerBook

    <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.apple.com/education/hed/students/bts/ [L=Terms and conditions]http://www.apple.com/education/hed/students/bts/tc.html">Get a new roommate</a>
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    For those who wanted the Sony dvdrw...

    I've gotten a store to valadate it and can buy out their stock (16 as of noon today) I'm willing to pick up several. I'm going to buy them individually so you will get a recept for the 30 MIR! I will try and get as many as possable. If you want one, I'm asking $240 ($200 for the drive +$10 for...
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    Help w/ 2.4c overclocking basics?

    I was wondering if someone would walk me through the process of overclocking this p4, or post a site that would. 'Tis been a while since I have oc'ed anything. The last thing I oc'ed was the P 1/pro series and my K5. I have the MSI 655 Max board with 512 megs of PC2700 ram on 2-256 sticks. I'm...
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    Problem installing SLK900u heatsink

    I'm having trouble installing a SLK900u on a MSI 655 Max with a P4-2.4HT processor. I'm trying to install it with the x-plate and w/o the mounting bracket that came with the motherboard. The heatsink refuses to clamp on properly to the processor. Every time I try to install it the heatshink...
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    Watercooling basics?

    I looked at the "Read.me" thread but didn't see a watercooling category. What/where are the best places to look for watercooling tuts and basics? Should these be put in their own category in the opening thread?
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    Antec/"Alienware" style case?

    I've been looking for an mid tower case for a friend and he seems to like the "alienware" (blue if possible) look. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions. I'm planning on getting my own power supply and case fans, though I don't have my heart set on it. What cases in this style do you like?