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    AD / Remote Desktop / VPN

    Hi All! I have a question that I need clarification on. I have a site that uses a Netgear FVS114 Firewall device with VPN support. Behind this device is a local Active Directory on Windows SBS 2003 R2. Ideally I would like to do secure remote administration from my home for this network. I...
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    BIOSTAR NF325-A7 BIOS Appears to Freeze

    As mentioned in the topic title I'm running a BIOSTAR NF325-A7 motherboard, with a Sempron 64 3300+. I dual boot linux / Windows regularly and haven't had any problems until today. Today I decided to reboot my PC and when I did the BIOS appeared to freeze. The BIOSTAR splash screen appears...
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    AMD Sempron 64 2800+ vs 2500+ XP @ 2.4gHz

    I have the opportunity to change motherboards and use the Sempron CPU in the title. With my 2500+ XP at 2.4gHz what processor would you recommend regardless of the other hardware in the system. This is just a processor comparison and I don't know what is better. Thanks.
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    Need Hardware for PC -- Office Machine / 5 yr life

    A client of mine is looking into getting a desktop machine for his office. He said he would like to have the machine last 5 years if possible. What kind of hardware would you recommend purchasing now with the thoughts that it could last 5 years (even though I think that is a bit unreasonable)...
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    UNDERCLOCK tualatin --> Fanless

    I'm currently building a network appliance that has a 1.2gHz tualatin celeron processor. Since this is going to be used as a network appliance (firewall) I would like to clock it down low enough such that I could remove the fan from the processor to reduce noise. Is this feasible? How low would...
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    Windows XP Printing Issue

    I'm having trouble configuring printing in Windows XP. The Administrator can print but when a user tries to print an error message that says "problem communicating with the printer" displays and nothing is printed. How do I configure this correctly?
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    Disk boot failure insert system disk and press enter

    First off my system specs are in my signature. Here is the problem. I just got a new Dell 1704FPT LCD monitor and I went to set the monitor up. So I shut my PC down and commenced with unplugging the old CRT monitor and plugging in the new LCD monitor (into my DVI jack). I booted the system up...
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    Wireless & Dialup Internet

    First off I didn't really know where to put this post so I'll attempt here. I just had someone ask me if they could have wireless internet on a telephone dialup connection. I told them I would get back to them. My thinking was it is a possibility. I think that it is possible if you have a...
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    Dell 1704FPT or Samsung 730B

    What are your opinions? I've tried searching the forums and not much has come up. Essentially I'm looking for an 8-bit 17" LCD that is reasonably priced. I'm not sure if either of these are 8-bit or not. If you have any other 17" LCD recommendations that are reasonbly priced (around 300...
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    BFG 6800 OC paired with an LCD

    I've been thinking about getting a 2005FPW when they go on sale again. Would my BFG 6800OC be able to handle the 1680x1050 native resolution of the 2005FPW? Or should I get a 19" panel instead? Thanks, I don't want to have to purchase a new video card :)
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    Fedora Core 4 Sound Problems

    I just installed Fedora Core 4 on my PC. The problem is that it didn't recognize my wireless internet network card, so now I have no internet. How should I fix this problem?
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    Linux Partitions

    I'm going to be transferring to linux soon. I have about 40-50 gigs of space that I'm going to be using on this linux OS. How should I partition it? Thanks! Also... I have a Raptor. Will I have any problems?
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    Free Alternative to Cedega??

    Is there a free alternative to Cedega? I've been looking to transfer to a Linux OS but I don't want to give up WinXP because I like to play WoW, CS:Source, HL2, UT2k4 etc. If there is anything that is reliable, please give me a link. Thanks!
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    IBM T30 Power Issue

    I'm having a serious issue with my IBM T30 ThinkPad. When I press the power button on the laptop the pwoer light turns on but the screen stays black, the HD doesn't spin up, and the CD-ROM spins up and that is all it does. One quick press will cut the power to the laptop and it just keeps doing...
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    I need a Webcam recommendation

    I've just started searching for WebCams but I can't find any decent reviews. What do you all recommend? Please don't list the most expensive ones as I can't afford them. Thanks!
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    Windows XP Release 2 "XP Reloaded"

    When is it coming out?
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    Countdown -> AIM Profile

    How do you get a countdown timer directly in your AIM profile? Thanks!
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    PC to PC connection problem

    I'm having a slight problem with a network of a friend. Essentially there is one computer that has a printer and another computer wants shared access to that printer. If I try and connect from the computer that wants access to the printer by the PC name it will not connect, but if I use the IP...
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    Computer Freezes/Reboots

    I'm having a problem with my computer. If you inadvertantly touch the computer case the computer will lock up and the harddrive light will light up and STAY ON. Other times the computer will just power down. I've taken everything out of the case including motherboard multiple times and it still...
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    Computer Powering Off Suddenly

    My computer will turn off if I touch the sides of the case. I have taken everything out of it and reseated everything, including the motherboard. If the problem is still happening what should I try and do? Thanks!
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    I need some advice

    I got my brother a Vantec Iceberq cooler for his Abit IS7... turns out the IS7 doesn't have mounting holes for the NB cooler. Would it be ok to purchase some Arctic Silver thermal adhesive and attach it that way? Or should I go and buy a passive heatsink
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    CPU Limited?

    My system specs are in my signature. I've recently done some video card driver updates lately and I have been running the Source Video Stress Test to see if I have gotten an increase in frame rates. I've gone from 66.93 -> VXG 71.20 -> 71.84 and I get the exact same 104 for each driver set. Here...
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    Northbridge Cooling

    I have a question about Northbridge cooling with repect to my max FSB speed. As of right now I have an ABIT NF7-S V2.0 with the stock northbridge heatsink/fan on it. It works sporadically and I've been thinking about getting Vantec CCV-A1C to replace it. 2 Questions Would this help me get...
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    Overheating Problem

    My GF's computer has seemed to decide that it wants to over heat. She has an AMD 2500+ with retail Heatsink. Recently we transferred her to a new case and it has one case fan in the back. There is no pathway in the front of the case for airflow except a little hole in the bottom. The...
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    my DVD-ROM pooched?

    I recently got a DVD-ROM about three weeks ago (ASUS E616P2) and everything was fine and dandy. Now the past week or so all of a sudden it's having problems recognizing DVD's. When I put the DVD in, the drive will just blink and if I try and start up DVD Decryptor, or My Computer they lock up...
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    LCd Monitor Question

    I'm looking for a good LCD monitor used for games, movies and texted based apps.. Ideally I would like to have good color reproduction and no ghosting when playins games (CS:S, HL2, Ut2k4). I don't have that much money to spend on an LCD. I was thinking either a 17" or 19" But I think it's more...
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    Athlon 64 3200+ Socket 754 2 Broken/Lost Pins

    I know someone who accidently messed up their processor and 2 of the pins broke off. I have 3 questions. 1. Where can he buy replacement pins? 2. How would he go about installing them? 3. What are the chances of success? Thanks!
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    DVD Playback problems.

    I'm having trouble with DVD playback (from a burned backup DVD-R) on the system (specs shwon in signature). The video is very blocky looking. But if I take the same DVD-R and put it in my laptop the DVD plays back fine and there are no video issues. What could be going wrong with my system? I...
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    Can't FORMAT!!!

    I'm having trouble formatting my computer. I run a western digital Raptor 73GB SATA harddrive. I'm having trouble formatting. I know my floppy works because I booted into windows and windows recognizes it. When I reboot and run the windows XP setup off the cd it says "Press F6 to install RAID...
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    PC Booting Troubles

    I'm having a really big problem with my PC. Most of the time when I shutdown or restart the system either won't post or it looks like it's doing something and I get no video. I have tried another video card with the same results so I know that's not the problem. The only way for me to get my...
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    DVD-ROM (little older) won't read new DVD-R's

    Is there anyway I can get my old DVD-ROM (older NEC Model, maybe 3 years old) to recognize my new Memorex DVD-R's? The discs are okay because they work in another machine and my DVD-RW recognizes them. Thanks!
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    Burning 16x on 8x media

    I just got a NEC 3500A. I could only find 8x media for my drive. Is there a way I can override the selection and burn at 16x? In Nero the max it will let me do is 8x. I've heard it's something you can override. Thanks for the help!
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    Worth it?

    I just got my 6800OC tonight and I decided to unlock the pipelines.. these are what I got for results with everything set to default at 1024x768. Should I keep my pipes unlocked? LOCKED UNLOCKED 3dMark 01 17908...
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    Just got my BFG 6800OC

    I just got my BFG6800OC and it says Farcry inside and I do not see farcry inside. I looked on the 2 install CD's I got and I don't see it. Am I missing something or did I just not get it? What should I do? Thanks!
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    6800OC for $270

    Link Thanks! Seems like a good deal but I do not want to get shafted by a crappy retailer. Thanks!
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    XFX 6600GT AGP $219 @ Newegg

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    Performance Comparison question

    Oh here's the deal. I run my AMD 2500+ mobile at 2.4gHz (11 x 217). Currently I have 512Mb of PC3500 memory in my system. Given the following scenario what would give me better performance Running my current setup with 512MB @ 217 giving me higher bandwidth or 1 Gb of PC3200 RAM... more...
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    Memory Question

    What are the chances of getting this Kingston memory to clock down to DDR 433 (218mHz) @ 2-3-3? Please let me know!!! Manufacturer: Kingston Model#: KHX4000/512 Speed: DDR500(PC4000) Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM Error Checking: Non-ECC Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered Cas Latency...
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    Conflicts? Between these two Heatsinks?

    I'm running a Thermalright SLK-947U on my Abit NF7-s V2.0. My northbridge fan just died and I'm looking into the Zalman NB47J passive cooling solution. I was wondering if there are any size conflicts between these two on this motherboard? If there are is there any other recommendation? Thanks!
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    Is there any conflict?

    Does anybody know if there is a space problem between a Thermalright SLK9474U and a Zalman NB47J on an Abit NF7-S V2.0? My northbridge fan just died and I'm thinking of replacing it. Thanks!!!