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    current mobo broke but is discontinued - waht to do

    hey everyone, my current mobo(a chaintech vnf3-250) just recently died and i need to replace it. i cant rma cuz the warranty has expired and i need to get a new one. is it ok for my system to get any socket 754 mobo? im not really sure how this works.
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    need to replace my motherboard

    my current motherboard, a chaintech vnf3-250 jsut recently died and i need to replace it. Do i need to get the same motherboard, or can i get a different one? i ask but its hard for me to find the chaintech in stock. if i can get a new one, what shoudl i get?
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    computer wont turn on

    hi everyone, i had a custom built AMD pc which has been working fine for the past year. Last week, my computer suddenly wouldnt turn on. I didnt do anything for a day and the next day it worked fine and turned on. Then the other day, I left teh house for a bit, and when I came back, my...
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    Problems Logging out With Gmail

    Hey all, I'm having some problems with gmail and firefox. when i try to logout of gmail and check a different gmail account, when i login wiht the new info, it'll take me back to the original account instead of to the new one. any ideas what could be wrong?
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    anyone know how iPods were named?

    anyone out there know why iPods are called iPods? and what exactly the i stands for.
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    wireless woes..pleaase help

    hi everyone, i just built my first rig and everything seems to be ok except I cant get the wireless pci card to work. I'm using a linksys WRT54G router and a linksys WMP54G pci card. I'm pretty sure that the router settings are correct because my roomates laptop connects to the wireless network...
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    problems with wireless pci cards with new rig

    hi everyone, just got finished building my first rig and everyting seemed to go ok. I'm having a lot of tgrouble now getting the wireless pci card to work though. at first, i took a netgear WG311 v2 and put it in my new rig(athlon 2800, chaintech vnf3-250 mobo,windows xp pro sp1) but the card...
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    Benitez traded for Jeff Nelson

    In a great deal for the Yankeees, Benitez was traded to Seattle for Jeff Nelson. Go yanks. Oh repost. sorry.
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    Where can I get a Motorola T720 fixed(mechanical problem, not firmware)

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone knew where to go to get a T720 fixed for a mechnical issue. Jus to clarify, the phone still works and can receive and dial calls. But recently the phone itself became very ahrd to open and I had to force it open a couple of times. NOw, the phone does not close...
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    Sites/Forums to learn about cars

    I just started getting into cars. Anyone have any good sites/forums where I can feed my knowledge?
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    Can't Delete Files...Help!

    For the last week or two, I haven't been able to delete certain files, mainly movie files. I'm running Windows XP Pro. EVerytime I try to delete certain files, it tells me that some other person or program is using the file. I'm not using any filesharing software, so I really ahve no idea how...
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    $200 for personal portable audio-Suggestions?

    I'm planning on spending around $200 for some personal audio(ie: mp3 player, md player). I want somethign that's pretty small that I could work out with. Suggestions?
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    question about 8 Mile

    In the movie 8 mile, does anyone know the songs that play in between the battles at the end. I think one of them is a 2pac song and ones a biggie song.
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    Why can't I remmeber my dreams

    I havent remembered any of my dreams in over 5 years. I was wondering if anyone out there knows why and if there's anything I could do to start remembering them. Thanks.
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    in basketball, why are assists called dimes

    thats the question.
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    Nike commercials

    Does anyone know where I can download Nike commercials(not just the basketball freestyle ones). I just think these things are really inspiring.
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    Fantasy Basketball Stats

    Is there anywhere out there where you can get an excel spreadsheet of everyoen's basketball stats last year? Need it for a fantasy basketball draft.
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    Question: EAC + LAME MP3 Ripping

    I just downloaded EAC + Lame to rip some of my CDs to MP3s. Can anyone tell me how to change the bitrate? it seems to be set to variable, and I'd like to set it fixed. Thanks.
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    VCDs

    Is there anyway to take a VCD andn then convert it into an mpeg so you dont need teh CDs anymore?
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    Cell phone purchasing in NYC

    I know that Chinatown and Flushing are considered the two best places to get cell phones, but I wanted to know if anyone out there could be more specific and recommend actual stores. Chinatown and Flushing are big places and I dont want to have to search for a good place when i know there are...
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    anyone know how to get cheap broadway tickets?

    Does anyone know how to get cheap tickets for broadway shows?
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    Will anything ever top DVDs for home movies?

    How long will the reign of the DVD last? I have a few DVDs in my collection and am wondering if its worth it to expand if something better might come out in 5-10 years.
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    Flossing

    I've recently tried to take better care of my body including my teeth so I started flossing. The problem is that now my gums really hurt after I floss. Is this normal? Will the pain eventually go away? Or is something wrong?
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    ATT: GSM vs. TDMA

    Does anyone know anything about ATT's new GSM network? Is it supposed to provide better service than the current TDMA network? I need to get a new cell, but if its worth it, i can wait a couple of months until the GSM network opens up in NYC and CT. Is GSM traditionally better than TDMA?
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    Do you visit other forums then this one?

    Are there any other good quality forums about any topic other than this one? I'm particulary interested in computers, working out and cars.
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    CS:CZ

    Does anyone have any sites/info about the new single player version of CS? I've herad some good stuff already but want to read more about it.
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    firewire/usb2.0 combo cards?

    Are there any firewire/usb 2.0 combo cards? if so, how much do they usually go for?
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    Ram Questions

    Hi, Some questions about ram performance. I plan on getting a p4 1.6a and a asus p4s533 motherboard. I only really care about overclocking to 2.4 ghz levels. so, 1. is there a noticeable diff in perforamnce between pc2100 and pc2700 ram? 2. and is there a diff. between 256 and 512 mb of ram...
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    Case Fans

    Hi, Im a newbie building his first system with some questions about case fans. I'm going to be overclockinga 1.6 to hopefully around 2.4 levels. I plan on using artic silver with the reatil heat sink and fan. But for case fans: 1. how many do you need? is somewhere from 2-4 enough? 2...
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    Win XP Pro vs Win 2K

    Which is the better OS? Is one more reliable than the ohter. Let me know your thoughts.
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    Some basic case questions

    Hi, two really quick questions on cases from a newbie currently shopping for a case for a new rig. 1. On certain cases, there are front access usb/firewire ports? how exactly does this work? do i need to get additoinal cables/wires? 2. is it a hassle to put extra case fans in after putting in...
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    question about mouse

    out of curiosity, is there any advantages/disadvantages of plugging the mouse via usb instead of ps/2?
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    Questions about P4 1.6A Overclocking and cooling

    Hi everyone, Like a lot of people on this board, I plan on purchasing a P4 1.6a and overclocking that puppy. My actual specs are gonna be: P4 1.6A Processor ASUS p4B533 Mobo 512 MB Samsung PC 2700 ram WD 120 gb 7200 rpm hd Maxtor 80 gb 7200 rpm hd Gainward Geforce 4 Ti4200 128 MB RAM DDR...
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    simple win xp pro networking question

    Hi everyone, A quick question about networking in windows XP Pro. I'm currently in college and share some of my files on the network. I used to run ME, where it was pretty easy to password protect stuff. But I'm having trouble finding a similar option in XP. Does anyone have any hints?
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    Windows XP Pro networking question

    Hi everyone, A quick question about networking in windows XP Pro. I'm currently in college and share some of my files on the network. I used to run ME, where it was pretty easy to password protect stuff. But I'm having trouble finding a similar option in XP. Does anyone have any hints?
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    Which web browser do you use?

    Out of curiosity, I was wondering which web browser everyone here uses. I just started working at an internship, where they have both ie and opera installed as browsers. I tried opera for a day and was impressed by how fast it was, and it seemed to outperform ie. Any thoughts?
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    Comment on a New System

    Hi Everyone, I"m planning on building my first computer and theses are the specs I came up with: Pentium 4 1.6A ASUS P4S533 Mobo 512 mb Crucial PC 2700 DDR Ram WD 120 gb 7200 rpm GAINWARD/CARDEXPERT GeForce 4 Ti 4200, 4ns, 128MB DDR Lite On 40X12X48 CDRW LITE-ON LTD-163 16X DVD ROM CREATIVE...
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    Case/Cooling Suggestoin for New System

    Hi Everyone, I'm building my first computer system, and from a lot of the posts in theses forums have been able to pick out the majority of my parts. I need some suggestions for a case and cooling though. Here's what I have so far: Pentium 4 1.6A ASUS P4S533 Mobo 512 mb Crucial PC 2700 DDR...