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    Wireless Issue (Must disconnect and reconnect to router to maintain speeds)

    So, to maintain decent speeds on my wireless connection I need to disconnect and reconnect from it at certain times. I've been having this problem for a while now, it doesn't seem based on any activity, time of the day, etc. It just happens randomly but rather frequently. I'm on the Tomato 1.23...
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    64-bit Vista machine won't login

    The full error is "Interactive logon process initialization has failed. Please consult the event log for more details." It, seemingly randomly, started happening this morning (Last night?) when I tried to pull my machine out of what I thought was sleep, perhaps I held down the power for too...
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    All new build - Help!

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Just shooting for a usable gaming and every day machine that'll last me for a few years. I've had my current PC for about 4 years with light upgrades and its just getting long in the tooth (it also sounds...
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    Video Card failing?

    Recently I came back to my computer after leaving a game idle for a while (Sims 2, don't hurt me). I was treated to a message similar to "The graphics card has been reset because it stopped responding". Ever since then I've been getting small black squares in any game I test. I'm on a Abit...
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    Abit IS7 Northbridge fan

    Somehow I missed that response, thanks.
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    Abit IS7 Northbridge fan

    So no ones going to say "Leave it off, its fine!"? Thats really what I was hoping for, I really didn't want to have to play around with ordering parts and all that.
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    Abit IS7 Northbridge fan

    Well, my northbridge fan has been making weird noises for a while, heard it was a common problem with the IS7 boards and that it wasn't a big deal. So I didn't really do anything about it, it didn't seem like it was overheating either because I havn't had any crash issues related to overheating...
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    Need a new HD

    No, I've owned more then two drives from them and had no problems besides this one, which may actually not be the drives fault anyway. Also, looking at the specs thats what came up. I would prefer not to be called a slut though, if you wouldn't mind. Found out the drive may still be under...
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    Need a new HD

    Thinking about this one. Western Digital Caviar SE16 250GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - $117 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144701 Cheaper and more then 3x the storage, hah. Or I could do this and replace both drives. Western Digital Caviar SE 160GB...
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    Need a new HD

    2 120 gig WD IDE drives. Master is dying, barely any space is being used on the slave. Edit: Getting tons of disk errors in event viewer Details Product: Windows Operating System ID: 7 Source: Disk Version: 5.2 Symbolic Name: IO_ERR_BAD_BLOCK Message: The device, %1, has a bad...
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    Need a new HD

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144160 Seems like a pretty good deal. What do you guys think? Edit: I want a fast performer but I havn't really been keeping up to date with hardware, so I don't know if there is something better out there. I also don't want...
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    Games freezing momentarily

    How often does this happen? I've been having the problem recently as well and I think I found the problem. http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=32&threadid=1701849
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    Computer periodically hangs/slows down

    I think I found the problem. http://www26.brinkster.com/alius42/untitled.JPG Each one mentioning a disk reports this error, guess I need a new HD!
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    Computer periodically hangs/slows down

    Hangs for about 10-15 seconds every few minutes then goes back to normal. It happens in desktop as well as games. I think games have also been taking longer to load. During games the sound thats being played loops. However, I've had it happen when I was playing a cd in winamp and THAT did not...
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    Computer (Duh) Problems - Custom Built

    Just thought about this, if the machine is able to run a chkdsk repair and is posting. Whats stopping it from booting into at least the command line safe mode? Could it be the harddrive corrupted? Edit: Also, everyting is being recognised through bios just fine. Edit2: After the /chkdsk...
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    Computer (Duh) Problems - Custom Built

    Yeah, I'm suprised that it lasted so long in that location. High usage there too. Not getting the shocking problem with this outlet though. :P If this doesn't work I'll try to find another usable drive.
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    Computer (Duh) Problems - Custom Built

    I'm actually running a chkdsk repair cycle right now, so we'll see what that brings.
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    Computer (Duh) Problems - Custom Built

    Anyone have any thoughts? Does it sound like I'm SOL? Anything would be good as I need to know if I should start building a new system or this is still usable.
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    HDCP Monitor concerns

    Can't wait until the MPAA crashes and burns. I guess I should change that to "I hope".
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    Does this video card look like a PCI card or AGP?

    Nevermind. Edit: Looks AGP to me.
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    Main computer borked

    Broken? I'm using a family members laptop to surf with, can't game on it.
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    HDCP Monitor concerns

    Thats really frustrating.
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    Main computer borked

    Is anything amazing on the horizon or would a machine now with a 7800GTX and a X2 be fairly futureproof? Edit: I'm already feeling withdrawl pains :P
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    HDCP Monitor concerns

    What does HDCP compatibility entail. Does it mean the hardware won't run on Vista unless it has this?
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    Previously ungrounded computer

    Would having a computer ungrounded cause permenant damage? It had been working fine for over a month until one day it shut itself off and on reboot did the whole recovering from a fatal error deal. More details on this post -...
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    Computer (Duh) Problems - Custom Built

    Ok, I moved the whole setup to a different outlet. Same deal is happening now, when I try to select a boot option it just freezes and doesn't even try to boot now. If things were fried though wouldn't it not even post? Edit: Surge protecter indicates a ground, pretty sure it did the same...
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    Computer (Duh) Problems - Custom Built

    Its been connected to a surge protecter and has been working fine in that location for over a month. Guess I'll move everything to another outlet and try it there though. Edit: The situation you described most likely have fried everything?
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    I feel like a complete idiot...

    I'm just joking around. Most PSUs I've had had three fans, unless you have an opening on the top of your case back by the PSU you should install it like this. __________ x....................x x....................x x....................x |___xxxxx__| The x's indicate fan placement
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    I feel like a complete idiot...

    Of course not! Its supposed to go in sideways. Can take quite a bit of work sometimes.
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    hard drive in freezer trick

    http://www.meetmyattorney.com/slink/mt-archives/000275.html Seems to work for a number of people. Some repairs guys say its a last ditch effort with a 50/60% success rate.
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    Computer (Duh) Problems - Custom Built

    I took everything out, checked every wire for exposures and could find nothing. I took out my mobo, unmounted it and proceeded to try to run it on a peice of bubble wrap. Same deal is happening, I had to touch the part where the keyboard plugs into so I could well, plug it in. It was also...
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    Computer (Duh) Problems - Custom Built

    Alright, my computer randomly shut down the other day. On trying to restart I get the recovering from a severe error shtick and choose start as normal, nothing. Try to choose safe mode with networking, nothing (It trys but never completes) all the way down the line. It won't even boot as safe...
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    Need a new machine

    Believe me Nick, I didn't want to buy a new machine either. But the machine is screwed (biffed). love2skate - By 4000+ part I meant the duel core one. Is 4000+ worth 100 bucks more then 3800+ was my question.
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    Need a new machine

    After reading anands article it seemed that the 3800+ OCed to 2.4 ghz pretty easy too. What HS/Fan combo should I go with too? Edit: Would it be smart go go up to the 4000+ part for 100 bucks more? Or would it be a negligible difference? Also, does it OC more or do they hit the same ceiling?
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    Need a new machine

    What I really liked about the 180 was the dampened panels. I really want a quiet computer. Edit: Thats also one of the big reasons I liked the KO, faster but also quieter.
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    Need a new machine

    Looking at these two processers. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103562 3800+ Manchester http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103529 4000+ San Diego What warrents the Manchester costing more? Edit: Bleck, sorry for double post. Edit2...
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    Need a new machine

    Ok, the P180 is already sitting in my cart because it seems most excellent. Checking out the recommended psu. After reading the review of the KO I think I want to go with it. Does anyone know when its schedualed to be released?
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    Need a new machine

    Can you link me to the promotion with the free mobo? Edit: Found the promo on newegg. Question about the KO still valid. Also, I was looking on eVGAs site and they are offereing preorders for a GTX KO, is it worth waiting for? Its barely more expensive then the GTX and seems like it would...
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    Need a new machine

    My (biffed) setup: Abit IS7 pentium 4 2.4c 1gig of 3200 ddr (512 x2) 9800 pro 128 meg version
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    Need a new machine

    My previous machine is apparently dying and I don't want to nor have the patience to fix it. I havn't kept up to date on all the new stuff but I want a system that will stay viable for a good long while. Playing the new games at insane resolutions with all the goodies is very appealing as...