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    Firefox extremely slow with Ebay - Please Help!

    OK I guess it just firefox then. Darn... I thought it worked prior to the crash but I guess not. Well, at least something isnt "wrong" with my PC. Thanks guys.
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    Firefox extremely slow with Ebay - Please Help!

    I currently have Vista64 and the latest Firefox (3.5.3). I was uploading something on photobucket, and the browser crashed. I restarted the browser and all of a sudden Ebay was insanely slow. It slows down the entire browser and all my tabs to a total crawl -- I can't even do anything on other...
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    Ebay Auction Notifier?

    Thanks corky -- I understand how Buy it Now works, but the problem is that I can't get to it fast enough. As mentioned, this one guy uses "Buy it Now" within seconds of it posting... He buys them all because they're very sought after.
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    Ebay Auction Notifier?

    I've been looking at some specific items on ebay, and every time I find them at good prices, this one guy always beats me to the punch within minutes, sometimes seconds, with 'Buy-it-Now'. Auctions are out of the question since the prices usually start going for more than the item is brand new...
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    Carl's Jr. Coupon

    1010 Calories and a whopping 68 Grams of fat! LOL Sounds delicious :)
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    Need cheap video card

    My father needs a new video card since his Radeon 9000 won't run some simple programs like Windows Movie Maker on his Vista system. He has very simple needs (no bells and whistles at all), so I need something cheap (~$50). I don't want any discontinued or old cards either. Thanks!
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    Help! 1152*864 resolution gone :(

    It's just a resolution I'm comfortable with on my monitor... Anybody?
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    Help! 1152*864 resolution gone :(

    Tried rolling back drivers and removing drivers completely. That resolution is still missing and now I discovered it's gone from my games too!
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    Help! 1152*864 resolution gone :(

    Thanks for the tip NP, but I DL'd the program and it doesn't seem to be working with Vista64. Can't seem to find the Nvidia custom resolution option available either. Anybody else? This is very frustrating.. :(
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    Help! 1152*864 resolution gone :(

    I updated some drivers from EVGA's website for my 320mb 8800GTS (Vista64) and suddenly my 1152x864 resolution option is gone from the display settings. This is the best resolution for me I've been using for years so please advise on what I can do to get it back. Thanks!
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    4x1GB sticks of RAM - Are they matched?

    Thanks for the quick reply SerpentRoyal!
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    4x1GB sticks of RAM - Are they matched?

    I purchased 4gb's total of Ballistix DDR2 RAM (purchased two 2x1GB kits). I was wondering if the paired sticks are matched in any way? I jumbled them up and am not sure which sticks came together any longer. Does it matter when I install them in the mobo? Thanks!
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    Mobo arrived DOA - Need recommendation quick!

    You're absolutely right, but after reading the user reviews, it seems like I probably should have chosen this board first due to the added features over the Gigabyte. I hope I'm right...!
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    Mobo arrived DOA - Need recommendation quick!

    Thanks aigomorla -- I checked everything multiple times. I'm convinced it's just DOA. I probably should have given the Gigabyte another chance but I think I'm going to go ahead and order a ABIT IP35 Pro.
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    Mobo arrived DOA - Need recommendation quick!

    Thanks for the info about the beeps Marc.
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    Mobo arrived DOA - Need recommendation quick!

    Nope, no PC speaker that I know of in my Solo. The machine didnt even turn on for a second... No fans, beeps, etc. It was just like an unplugged machine. The person I took it to confirmed that the PSU worked fine btw. All connections were double and triple checked by both him and I.
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    Mobo arrived DOA - Need recommendation quick!

    4GB of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820146565 (Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail)
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    Mobo arrived DOA - Need recommendation quick!

    Thanks guys but I would like a recommendation for another board entirely.
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    Mobo arrived DOA - Need recommendation quick!

    Well I've started my first build and it's already turning into a nightmare. My Gigabyte DS3R arrived completely dead (wouldn't even power on). A local guy I found on craigslist (with much wisdom and experience) came to the conclusion that it was the Mobo after trial and error. I really need a...
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    1 Day from purchasing new system

    Alright thanks for all the help guys. I finally bit the bullet. My final system is listed in the first post. I'm just curious... after I build and boot, do I need to adjust anything in BIOS or does everything automatically configure itself? At what point do I boot with the Windows Vista x64...
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    1 Day from purchasing new system

    Thanks for the advice guys. I'll look into the crucial RAM/Samsung HDD I'm buying practically all of it except for 2-3 items from Clubit. The rest is Newegg. Just curious -- Do I need one of those static grounding thingies? :)
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    1 Day from purchasing new system

    This is my first time building a PC. After careful research, it looks like these parts will go into my build. I will not be overclocking btw (at least not yet). I have my finger ready to purchase but I need some feedback first. Tips for a first-time builder are highly appreciated! Antec...
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    Memory Recomendation Please

    I plan on building my first rig and was wondering what memory would be best. This will be a Q6600, Gigabyte DS3R, etc system. I do not plan to OC this system. I really want something stable, so what would be your recommendations? I am planning on either 2GB or 4GB. Also, if I get DDR2 800mhz RAM...
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    Rate my Quad Core System (newb)

    I appreciate your input dclive. I'm still weighing options here before I pull out the ole' credit card. I buy a new PC once every 5-7 years so I want this to last me a decent amount of time like my current PC. How easy would it be to add HDD's, swap parts, etc (ie light upgrades) with the Dell?
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    Rate my Quad Core System (newb)

    That's an option I was considering. I heard the PSU was only 350 watts though... Not sure if it would be able to handle everything I throw at it. I may want to add more RAM, HDD's, etc. in the future. Wouldnt it be worth it to just get quality components and build yourself, even if you're not...
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    Rate my Quad Core System (newb)

    Thanks for all the help guys. I'm ordering most (if not all) from ClubIT which seems to have the lowest prices on most of this gear. I'm not going to OC (at least for a while), so I'm scrapping the tuniq tower + Arctic silver. I'm also getting rid of the Audigy card based on a few...
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    Rate my Quad Core System (newb)

    Yikes! I just realized this sytem is currently $1500 shipped with taxes. I'm really looking to spend ~1000-$1200 on a quad core system however. If you can give any advice on how I can cut down on price a little, let me know.
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    Rate my Quad Core System (newb)

    I've been out of the loop for a while and need your help. Below is a system I put together based on the material I've been reading on this site. Please let me know if I'm all set to go with these components. If you can recommend better or additional parts you think I'll need, let me know...
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    From T-bird to a Q6600

    Thanks for the info guys. Not everything runs good on the old CPU -- actually Photoshop and the rendering of images crawls, and I need something that will last me a good long time. Do you think the Quad will hold better down the road than a dual?
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    From T-bird to a Q6600

    I'm finally taking the plunge and upgrading my super ancient 1.4ghz Athlon to a Q6600. I would like to know if I'm going to be upgrading to a processor that draws more electricity and outputs more heat than my current processor. It's a concern of mine since my t-bird is a space heater and I'd...
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    Computer Rebooting when plugging in USB devices

    Thanks jkresh I'll give it a shot. Could this possibly be an IRQ conflict? The card worked great for a while, but for the last few months its just been driving me up the wall since I'm always using the card reader for photos. USB 1.1 on the mobo is just sooo painfully slow (yes I have an ancient...
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    Computer Rebooting when plugging in USB devices

    Thanks for the reply jkresh. My mobo does have USB 1.1 ports that are currently occupied with my printer/mouse. I guess I could try switching the devices over and see if the crashes happen with mobo ports as well. The HDD has it's own power chord that I connect to the wall. The crashes only...
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    Computer Rebooting when plugging in USB devices

    I have an Adaptec USB/Firewire PCI card in my machine. I have a memory card reader and an external HDD plugged into the USB ports. Almost every time I plug a memory card into the reader, or turn on the external drive, my PC crashes and reboots immediately. Sometimes it crashes, sometimes it's...
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    Free Burrito at Chipotle on Halloween

    got mine. Just wrapped my arm in tinfoil and voila...lol
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    Memory card causing system to crash?

    My mobo is USB 1.1 (yes I know, ancient), so I'm using an adaptec expansion card that gives me a 3 USB2.0's and a couple firewire slots. Do you think it has something to do with the firmware of the card?
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    Memory card causing system to crash?

    I have a generic USB 2 compactflash card reader. Usually the first time I put a card in/take it out, it'll work fine. Then after a while, the I'll stick the CF card into the reader and immediately my whole system reboots. Can anyone figure out why this is happening? I'd really appreciate it --...
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    *HOT* Sandisk High speed cards

    whoops -- delete me
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    *HOT* Sandisk High speed cards

    Some Calumet deals: Link 4GB CF Extreme III: Link2
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    Critique my photo/video editing system

    I usually use a wide variety of programs, but the most frequent are Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Sony Vegas 6 and Avid HD
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    Critique my photo/video editing system

    Is it pretty easy to OC these chips? From what I've been reading it is, but I have no clue how to do it. Could I perhaps OC just a little (like 100-200mhz and keep my stock fan? :)