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    Outlook w/ Business Contact Manager running out of memory

    Why does the Business Contact Manager fail? Please tell me this is not a malware problem? I am trying to use Outlook 2007 Professional with Business Contact Manager. I have two small .pst files that I use in Outlook. One is 240 MB and the other is 1,400 MB. Before I add a Business Contact...
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    Newbie question - How do I play DVDs on my computer

    I know this is the absolute most basic question, but how do I play DVDs on my computer? I have never played (music) CDs or (video) DVDs on my old computer in the past. But now I have a new rig and want to watch DVDs on my new computer. I have a LITE-ON DVDRW LH-20A1H attached to my Asus...
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    How to migrate email pop account settings from Outlook 2003 to Outlook 2007

    I am building a new machine. I was using Outlook 2003 on the old machine. I am using Outlook 2007 on the new machine. I have imported all the folders (and content) from my .pst file. I have imported all the rules (although I somehow ended up with errors in all the rules, but at least they are...
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    How to set-up SATA RAID 0 on Asus P5Q Pro

    I am an inexperienced builder. Am attempting to build a rig with Asus P5Q Pro, Intel E8500, Asus EAH4850/HTDI/512M Radeon, and two (2) Western Digital Raptor WD740ADFD 74GB 10000 RPM SATA 1.5Gb. Would like to set up the Raptors in Raid 0 to achieve maximum speed. Reading the mobo manual, it...
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    Beep Beep - This cannot be good

    I am NOT an expert builder, but am not afraid to give stuff a try if I can find good directions. Am building from scratch (so will eventually have to load an OS also--which may be a challenge as I am familiar with upgrading an OS but have never had any success loading from scratch). Specs are...
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    Need help connecting case to mobo

    Am trying to build an system with older parts. Case = Antec SX1040Bii Mobo = MSI K8N Neo4 The case comes with connectors for Reset - blue and white wires Power LED - (this is a 3-pin connector but only black & green wires) Power Switch - green and white wires Speaker - 4-pin...
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    What are all these processes?

    On my laptop (Thinkpad T60P with 2gb of memory), when I tried to move some folders around inside Outlook 2007 I got an error that said there was not enough memory to complete the action (the action was moving a folder with relatively few notes in it)? So, I looked at running processes and there...
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    Multiprotocol Instant Message tool - Comparative review?

    Can you point me to a comparative review of Multiprotocol IM tools? There seem to be quite a few free tools that different people like. Am looking for some detailed reviews with comparisons of the best tools? Right now I am thinking that it is between Carrier and Pidgin (but that may just be...
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    I/O transfer rate for multiple IDE devices

    I have two IDE DVD writers. Am using an Asus P5Q Pro MB with 1 IDE port (supporting a master and a slave device). And I have a Rosewill RC-200 PCI IDE (ATA) Silicon Image RAID (0/1/0+1/JBOD) Host Controller Card that will support an additional set of IDE devices via the PCI slot. Am I...
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    P45 boards head-to-head comparison

    Can you point me to a site that has done a head-to-head comparison of the following P45 boards: Asus P5Q Asus P5Q Pro Asus P5Q-E Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R MSI P45 Neo3-FR MSI P45 Platinum The only direct comparisons that I have found are for the more expensive > $200 boards. I am...
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    Finish touch - Need speakers

    Would like to get some decent speakers for my daughter's rig. Definitely do not need recording studio quality but also want something better than the cheapo-generics that I use. I think she would like a 5.1 set-up. Would like to stay under $100 if possible, but am flexible if there is an...
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    What mobo do you recommend to go with my E8500

    Given the parts listed below that are already locked in, which mobo is the best bet for me? And why do you think that? One data point that may (or may not) be important to hgihlight is that I do want to use my two WD raptors in a RAID configuration so boards that have a superior RAID...
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    MSI K8N Neo4 vs. Asus A8N-SLI

    I thought that I had dug out all my old parts and just bought the things needed to finish out a build. But no. Now I see that I have not one but two 939 motherboards. I want to use up all my old parts, but really hesitate to build two obsolete systems. So, between the MSI K8N Neo4 and Asus...
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    Recommend a < $300 CPU

    OK. I am just about done gathering the parts to complete systems with all the older parts I have hanging around. Now on to the real deal. I would like to build a new system with new parts. I do NOT want the absolute budget-is-no-concern-top-of-the-line system, but I do want something that...
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    Need memory for my MSI K8N Neo4 board

    I have 2 X 1GB Crucial Ballistix Tracer modules (BL2KIT12864AL804) for my MSI K8N Neo4 board. I'd like to get another 2 X 1GB modules to go with these? Are there any deals on modules that will work well with what I already have?
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    What are my chip options for a MSI K8N Neo4 board

    I know that a MSI K8N Neo4 board is not a state-of-the-art board, but it is what I have available. So, what CPUs are my options at this point? (I am guessing that this is old enough that everything is probably a mid-grade chip by today's standards and so I wont have to worry too much about...
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    Please recommend a < $50 PCIe card

    OK. Thank you for your recommendations for a < $100 card (see http://forums.anandtech.com/me...d=31&threadid=2215424). I have already placed my order and if the rebate had allowed for >1 would have probably gotten 2. So, now I have two other systems that I need your recommendation for...
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    Please recommend a < $100 card

    Can you recommend my best bet for under $100? Use will be 50% web surfing 30% MS Office applications 10% photo editing 10% gaming (nothing near state-of-the-art titles, but probably some stuff from 2 years ago). If possible, would like something with a good warranty. What would you...
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    Replacement hard drive for Thinkpad T21

    I just inherited a used T21. I opened it up and see that it has a 20GB HD. I'd like to replace that with a 120GB HD. The userguide shows a maximum 60GB HD from IBM. Is this the maximum size HD that a T21 will take? If not, what 3rd party HDs will work? I see that the Toshiba MK1234GAX -...
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    Dinosaur needs help with video components

    Dinosaur needs your advice. My VCR has died. Yes, I know that nobody uses a VCR anymore and I know that I eventually was going to need to upgrade to a DVR. However, I was hoping to wait until 2009 when the big transmission changeover takes place. Anyway, I was expecting to spend about $50 to...
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    My PC is dying a slow painful death

    Technically I am not 100% sure that the machine actually feels any pain, but it is certainly a pain for me. I was planning to build a new rig over Christmas break (when I have time to research parts and time to do the actual assembly). However, I guess that my PC had other ideas about timing...
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    Basic home networking questions

    Just switched to a new cable modem. Attached to the cable modem is a Linksys EZXS88W 10/100 8-port switch. Attached to the Linksys are 2 computers (one desktop [computer A] and one laptop [computer B]) and a D-Link DI-624 802.11g Wireless 108 Mbps 4-port Router. A third computer...
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    Where do you buy your cell phone accessories

    I just bought a new Nokia 6133. I need a car charger, (extra) travel charger for the hotel room, maybe a usb connector and a headset with microphone. So, where should I shop for these accessories. Seems like the prices that the carrier wanted to charge me are... high.
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    Need a primer on basic web hosting

    I would like to create a few web sites and find a hosting service. While I am not quite the pointy-haired manager in the Dilbert strip, it has been quite a few years since I have been hands-on and written any code (and definitely have never done any HTML, XML, or web-based work). So, I am...
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    GeForce 6600 GT problem with 3D

    System: DFI Lanparty UT nF4 Ultra-D GeForce 6600 GT 128 PCIe Windows XP 1GB ram AMD Athlon 3000+ Dell 1905 FP (flat panel monitor) 500W power supply Jumbo 120mm fan to keep things cool I have not over-clocked anything. 2D (operating system, MS Excel, IE, etc.) works flawlessly...
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    Need your specific recommendation for UPS models

    OK. I need a UPS and have read some of the background material here and at wikipedia. And have searched some sites like epinions and consumer reports but I really only trust advice on these kinds of topics from folks here and at Tom's. So, I need a UPS but not for my computer!! I need a UPS...
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    How do phone lines connect

    OK. I just got a patch panel to terminate all my data drops. My electrician comes out next week to wire it up. However, I also had some cat5e run for phone jacks. And then I started thinking, "how do these phone lines hook into my phone service"? Can somebody explain what equipment is...
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    Copy Commander (v 9.0)

    Anybody have any experience with http://www.v-com.com/product/Copy_Commander_Home.html ? I know that many people like Norton's Ghost but I have had problems with it in the past.
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    Need your recommendation for a patch panel

    I am having my basement partially finished. I am installing 14 runs of Cat5e to various rooms. I just bought a Netgear switch (I want to be able to transfer viodeo files). But now I am thinking that I should go ahead and get a patch panel to terminate all these wires (rather than just putting...
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    Need a switch to transfer video files

    I am having my basement re-wired and dropping several additional ports in. I will end up with 12 ports scattered throughout the house. So, I think that I need new hardware. Currently, I have a cable modem and wireless router. My main machine plugs directly (hard wire) into the router (and is...
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    Canon MP780 vs. MP830

    If you have used both, please comment on strengths/weaknesses, advantages/disadvantages, etc. Thanks.
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    Need a quiet 120 fan that pushes reasonable air

    Looking for a 120 fan for my Thermalright SI-120. Think that I want a fan that pushes around 50 cfm and does it with about 20 dBA. What are the best choices in this zone? Would like to stay around $10 - $15. Are there factors other than noise and air flow (and I guess $$) to consider?? If...
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    Heatsink Fan Orientation

    I just installed my first non-stock heatsink (Thermalright XP-120). The first fan that I purchased would not work with the clips supplied in the Thermalright box (these things look kinda flimsy?). So, I got a new fan and am now ready to attach. So, the question is do I point the fan to blow...
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    Passive cooling on high end cards

    Are there any PCIe mid-highend (i.e. not the absolute top-of-the-line but only a generation back or so) cards that come with passive cooling? I currently have a 6600GT and the fan noise is killing me. Would like to upgrade the 6600GT to the next model up but want to try for a passive cooling...
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    Need help selecting an AMD processor

    Can you advise me which AMD processor will provide the biggest bang-for-the-buck? I am looking to spend ~ $300 (plus or minus) which I think puts me in the 3700 - 3800 range? But I am not sure which core to get? There seem to be more choices than ever and I have not purchased a CPU in a...
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    DFI nF4 Ultra-D S/PDIF jumper settings

    The manual for the DFI nF4 Ultra-D states that "JP52 is used to select the controller that will send signal to the S/PDIF port." The options allow ALC850 and nForce4. Why are there 2 options? Why one should I set? (As you have probably guessed, I am inexperienced with building my own system).
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    KVM Switch: 2-port; Dual DVI Display + USB + Audio

    I am look for a KVM switch with the following characteristics: 2-port Dual DVI displays USB mouse (I realize that I could use a USB to PS/2 connector but would prefer native USB) USB keyboard Audio switching (both speaker and mic) Extra integrated 2 port switching USB hub Under $300...
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    Fan wiring

    I have an Antec Super Lanboy case. It comes with two 120mm fans pre-installed. Each fan has 2 thin wires, one black and one red. The black wire feeds into one of the black wires on a standard 4-pin power connector. The red wire feeds into the yellow wire of a standard 4-pin power connector...
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    LED wires, switches and pins

    Case: Antec Super Lanboy Mobo: DFI LanParty UT nF4 Ultra-D My case has LED wires for HDD and PWR and one other generic LED wire. My mobo has pins specifically for HDD and PWR. What is the other LED for? Other than the reset switch which specifically states that the black wire should...
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    Antec SuperLanboy case screws

    Can I ask another newbie question. I am using a Antec SuperLanboy case. It comes with a package containing three different kinds of screws. What is each type of screw for? I cannot seem to find any documentation about them