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    What is the most expensive hardware you fried?

    Where was this thread? I remember seeing it a few weeks ago.
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    'Working' light keeps blinking but PC won't start up!

    The 'working' light for my PC keeps on blinking when I turn it on, but the PC won't turn on. What could be the problem? What I did just recently was take out one of the RAM sticks and put it back in (I'm certain I didn't touch any other parts.)
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    Which 3dmark program to use?

    Which 3dmark program should I use? There are at least 3 of them (2001, 2003, 2005) and I don't know what the difference is (besides the year numbers). I notice that people still use versions like 2001 etc. so I'm not quite sure which one I should get for myself. Thanks!
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    > Would Getting A Better Cpu Improve My System?

    Would getting a better CPU improve my system performance? Please click on my TE link to see my current hardware :) I also am on a budget, so I don't want such an expensive CPU as well; something.. reasonable ;) TE Link...
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    Which PC to install printer drivers on?

    I have 2 PCs, PC 1 and PC 2. PC 1 is connected to my printer, and then PC 2 is connected to my PC 1 (it's all in a nice little home network) and therefore, printing in PC 2 requires that PC 1 be on, etc. My question is: do I need to install printer drivers on PC 1 (only?) or both PCs, or only...
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    Is it possible to have 1 keyboard and 1 mouse for 2 computers?

    Is it possible to have 1 keyboard and 1 mouse for 2 computers? For instance, I have 2 PCs side-by-side but I obviously would like to save space and don't want to move between keyboards and mouse, so can I have 1 keyboard and 1 mouse for 2 computers? Please let me know! Thanks!
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    best place to build PC?

    would a carpeted area NOT be a good/okay place to build a PC? should it be somewhere with a hard surface, like a hardwood floor?
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    Which printer?

    Which printer should I keep? I have the following 2, but only need to keep one (I'll figure out something to do with the other, probably sell it or give to a friend) 2 printers that I have: http://www.epinions.com/pr-Lexmark_X1150_Printer/display_~latest_prices...
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    Best (and cheapest) way to backup PC?

    Okay, here's my scenario. I have PC #1 with 2 HD; first one has 3 partitions (34/60 GB used), second one has 1 partition only (50/80 GB used). I want to basically make an image of my PC so that I can reformat PC #1 and start from fresh, but I want to keep a copy of my current PC state...
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    To upgrade or not to upgrade (the CPU or the RAM)? That is the question

    I have a Penium 4 - 1.8 ghz CPU with 512 mb RAM, should I upgrade my CPU or my RAM, or neither? Also, which would give me better performance if I upgraded it? The CPU or the RAM? Thanks! :)
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    How many processes do you have running right now?

    How many processes do you have running right now? (when you hit 'alt+ctrl+del', count the processes or check the number in bottom-left corner if you're on Windows XP) Vote now!