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    Strange audio problem

    So I noticed when I play Team Fortress 2 and Left 4 Dead, that when I am using headphones or 2.1 speaker audio that I sometimes get audio distortion or popping. This is random, and does not always happen. If I hear the distortion or popping I can switch to 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1 and the popping and...
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    Huge Computer problem..

    I turned on my computer the other day to get this message: "Windows Product Activation Some system files are missing or damaged. You cannot log on at this time. Please use your installation CD to reinstall or repair Windows. Error Code:0x80040507." Ive heard I should be able to boot up...
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    New comp, quick question

    24 hours later after first putting my computer together, it seems to finally be stable. One quick question though, I right click my properties on my computer (Win XP) and it says E6750 @ 2.66 Ghz 2.72 GHz. I was wondering why the second processer is over 2.66. Is this nothing to really be...
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    100 bucks off BFG 8800 GTS OC 512MB

    Just found this. Could turn out really nicely for you all :) http://www.hardocp.com/news.html?news=Mjk3NTAsLCwsLCwx
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    You guys take on the NZXT Hush?

    Im setting up to build a new computer and looking for a sleek looking, but good at cooling, case. I came across the NZXT HUSH over at Newegg and think it could be case Im looking for. Does anyone here have any experience with it or have other suggestions on a case that can satisfy my needs? :)...
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    About to build a new comp with Vista Business

    I have received a free copy of Windows Vista Business 32 bit(legally dont worry) and decided to try to run my newly built computer on that which will be as follows: Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 with Abit IP35-E mobo 8800gt 2x1 OCZ 6400 Ram 320 GB hard drive My question is, will Vista Business...
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    Building a new computer..need new PSU?

    Im planning on building a new computer with the following hardware in it: Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 with an Abit IP35-E Mobo 8800GT G.Skill 2gb ddr2 800(6400) Seagate 320 GB Im currently running an older computer with an amd 3000+ and 6800 ultra on a 450 watt power supply. I was...
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    Time for me to finally build a new computer

    After trying out the UT3 beta demo the other day and seeing how my computer would crash if it even attempted to try to run it at 1028x768 with minimal graphics on, I checked my newegg orders to see when I last ordered something. I just realized my computer is gonna be 3+years old this month...
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    Reasons for a computer to randomly shut down?

    This morning I was playing WoW along with some music from iTunes. My computer shut down and i waited a minute or two and tried to start it back up again but it wouldn't turn on. I took the computer apart and cleaned out the dust and such but I dont think that was the problem, because usually...
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    RAM question

    right now i have 2 256mb pc3200 dual channel ram to equal up to 512. I want to get up to 1g, but should i just buy another dual channel kit, 512x2? Or just got another stick of 512? I dont know the performance difference between 256x2 and a 512, or just 512x2. Thanks :)
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    Can video card drivers mess up over time?

    Just wondering because the last few days ive had computer probs and it says its related to my video driver. I recently switched drivers and now it seems fine...except in world of warcraft, when i click on items squared colors appear when i click but its only for a split second, but hey atleast...
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    Good 6800 LE 256mb fan?

    In the last week my comp has been freezing at random, even when just on the internet. Finally today i played a game and it froze and when it restarted it said it was my 6800. I began to look around for some fans until it froze again...now my computer starts until it gets to where the log in...
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    Video card supposedly screwing up my comp

    So in the last week, i have been getting random freezes, twice on the internet, and today playing a game. yesterday after it froze, i would try to restart my comp and once it got to where the log in screen should come up, it was just a black screen...i turned off my comp and 5 hours later...
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    Weird comp freezes

    Well in the last few days my comp has been really messing up. It only happens so far when im on the internet. Im just searching around and bam, my mouse and everything freezes up, cant ctrl alt delete or anything..so i am forced to shutdown. When i power it back up, right before the login...
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    Weird monitor screw ups

    Alright i have a athlon 64 3000+, 420w thermaltake ps, Nvidia 6800 LE (256mb version), and 512 ram...i havent overclocked the video card or anything, and havent had any problems since novemberish when i got this card from new egg. When i first got it my comp would randomly restart and come back...
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    Anyone ever used Airborne Express delivery?

    I was wondering whether you have to be at home or not to pick up your item, or do they just leave it at your door whether your there or not...cause ill be at school while my precious Half Life 2 is delivered tomorrow and i wanna come home and it be there ready for me
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    What are artifacts?

    Are they like tiny squares? I was playing guild wars this morning and i started to get random squares in textures, and i havent oced my card...all my other games run fine too woah just checked rivatuner and its at 118C? it should be at 61 or so at idle..
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    What does more damage?

    Leaving a comp powered up for 2-4 days or so, or turning it off each night?
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    6800 Limited Edition screw ups...

    So a second ago i was just lookin around on forums, and my comp restarts...or starts to... it tries, gets halfway and restarts again, once i finally get windows starting up again it tells me it was a problem with the 6800, i clcik dont send error report but it freezes again, and restarts again...
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    How much would a use ti 4200 cost?

    Ive been reading bout this 6800 LE and i think i may go for it...i was wondering how much a year and a half year old ti 4200 would sell for...?
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    Half Life 2

    Source halflife2.net (and a million other sites) VIVENDI UNIVERSAL GAMES ANNOUNCES PLANS TO LAUNCH THE MOST ANTICIPATED PC ACTION GAME OF 2004 Half-Life® 2 to Ship to Retail Outlets Globally This Holiday Season LOS ANGELES (October 18, 2004) ? Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games)...
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    Weird prob with headphones...

    So i plug in my headphones tonight and nothing plays, i mess around with my sb audigy and put on surround speakers on these headphones...it plays center on the left side of the headphone, and nothing else. When i set to headphone mode nothing plays, i just barely hear the bass of a song on the...
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    My power supply blew up this morning...

    So i try to start up my power supply this morning, and a big flash happens and a loud pop. Wonnderrfulll is all i could think cause i didnt want my 700 dollars + blown away. But i think it is just my power supply. It wont start, but nothing looks fried or anything so i was wondering on a good...
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    So...everyone suggesting this new 6600GT...

    Since its only 128 bit, how much will that take off of its capabilities? I wonder if asome company will try to boost it up to 256 bit, if they did then i would sure jump on this card, but right now i dont know what to do, my card right now is 256 bit so going down to 128 bit is weird for me
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    If a ti 4200 has lasted me this long..

    Isnt the ti 4200 a 4 year old card or so? I want a card that will atleast last me to my senior year ( im a sophomore) and i was wondering that possibly a 9800 pro could take me that long, i dun need aa or af or 1600X1200 so would this be a good choice? Or should i wait for a 6800 gt to drop...
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    BFGOC 6800

    http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4082672 only 250...still deciding whether to pay another 150 for the GT.. :- EDIT: ah sorry i didnt see this on the other page