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    Xbox 360 Core Refurb $218

    Xbox 360 Core Refurb $218 Here Is this a good deal? Is Ecost a company worth buying from? Does this have the hdmi output?
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    300 2 disc DVD set $8 @ Buy.com

    300 Special edition 2 Disc set $8 @ Buy.com 300 (2) Disc Set If didn't already have 300 on DVD and HD DVD I would pick this up myself.
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    Toshiba HD DVD 3rd gen player and 9 free movies $399

    I picked up the Toshiba HD-A30 ( Third generation HD DVD player) for $399.99 today, It comes with 300 and the Bourne Identity in the box. Add any 2 HD DVD titles (excluding preorders, TV series and box sets) and you will receive them free. I added King Kong and Superman Returns. All of this and...
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    Fry's has 32" Emprex LCD $399 B&M

    Would be ok to stick in the kids room especially at that price, Fry's in Southern California has Emprex 32" LCD for $399. I was in the Fountain Valley store yesterday and they had about 30 of them
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    Olevia 37" LCD $599 @ Frys/Outpost.com

    I was in Fry's yesterday (Fountain Valley CA) and they were wheeling out all the Presidents Day Merchandise. I noticed about 10 Olevia 37" LCD's so I figured it was for the President's Day sale, off course the associate said there woudl be no sale but there they are right on the homepage. Link
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    Gateway 12 Days of X-mas sale

    Got this in my email "From Dec 4 to Dec 15 were offering a special deal a day", couple days have passed already but there are still some days left. Go to the website here. There was a brochure in the email with all the coupon numbers I stored it on yousendit here. Hopefully someone...
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    Gateway 21" LCD $399 reg $499

    $399.99 Gateway FPD2185W 21" Widescreen High-Definition LCD Flat-Panel Display Here # Dynamic picture-in-picture # 4-port powered USB 2.0 hub # High-Definition Resolution Mfr. Part #: FPD2185W Item #: 1540554R In-Stock: Usually ships in 2-3 days Review
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    COOLER MASTER DK8-8ID2A HELP!!!!

    I bought the COOLER MASTER DK8-8ID2A, the Cooler master website says for socket 754, 939 & 940 but on AMD's website it does not say that this heatsink is recommended for Opteron 246 processors. Do you all think it would be ok to use this heatsink or should I track down one of the recommended...
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    Amazon Big DVD Sale

    Amazon has a number of titles on sale Here
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    Memorex 4GB Mega TravelDrive USB 2.0 w/free shipping @ $109.99

    Buy.com has the Memorex 4GB Mega TravelDrive USB 2.0 w/free shipping here @ $109.99. Seems like a good deal to me although the size might be an issue. Anyone ever use memorex USB drives?
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    Kodak LS743 4 mp $99

    Fry's has the Kodak LS743 4 megapixel camera for $99 on clearance in the local (So California) ad today. But they also have it listed Online. I looked on Mysimon the lowest I saw for this camera was $207 and averaging about $229. Seems like a pretty good deal.
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    10 pack 2.4x DVD+R $7.99 at CompUSA

    Saw this Deal online and ordered for in Store pickup (to avoid shipping). Picked up (4) 10 packs out the door for $34.49 Heres the dealText
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    Can a 2.4x DVD burner use 4X media?

    Don't know if this is the right Forum to post this in but I was wondering if I buy some 4x DVD-R + media will I be able to use it in my 2.4X DVD burner?
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    Help Floppy Drive Question!!!!

    Hi I put together computers for friends and family here and there but I have nocticed on some of the boards I have used practicularly boards from FIC, the floppy works when I install but days or even months later it just stops. I don't have problem with htis cause I haven't used a floppy in ages...
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    Win2k locks up and beeps Help!!!!

    I have been running Win2k and often the system locks and I get a long beep. When the beep stops the system comes back on. I checked Task Manager and it says that my memory total is 230,000k and my peak mem is 210,000k. Could it be I do not have enough memory. I have 96mb here are the specs...
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    Win2k locks with long beep Help!!!

    I have been running Win2k and often the system locks and I get a long beep. When the beep stops the system comes back on. I checked Task Manager and it says that my memory total is 230,000k and my peak mem is 210,000k. Could it be I do not have enough memory. I have 96mb here are the specs...
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    Video problems with dual boot system

    I have 2 systems dual booting. 1: 40g hard drive, 20 gigs W2k and 20 gigs Linuxe Mandrake 7.2 2: 15g hard drive 7.5 g Win98 and 7.5 gigs Redhat 7.0 Problem is that both windows OS's boot fine and the screen appears correctly. While both Linux OS's boot fine but the screen doesn't appear...
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    Best size for Win2k Advanced server?

    I am going to set up Win2k advanced Server to control a small network and as a base to expand on later. I have a 8, 15, 20 and 30 gig harddrives. Which one should I install Win2k too. I installed Win2k A.S. on a spare 1.2 gig drive I had laying around just to test it. Did custom install and...
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    Best size for Win2k Advanced server?

    I am going to set up Win2k advanced Server to control a small network and as a base to expand on later. I have a 8, 15, 20 and 30 gig harddrives. Which one should I install Win2k too. I installed Win2k A.S. on a spare 1.2 gig drive I had laying around just to test it. Did custom install and...
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    Anyone know any good sites that explain setting up Win2k A. Server?

    recently set up Win2k Advanced Server on one of my computers. Want to network 4 computers and use this box to control the whole thing. On a 10/100 hub now and network works but want more control with Server. know of any sites where they explain Server basics? Not sure if this matters but 4...
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    Puter only starts in Safe Mode, Help!!!

    Wife did something now the computer only starts in Safe mode. How Do I get it to boot normally. All help appreciated.
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    Great Cell Phone Deal!!!

    Got this in my E-mail. Sounds good to me to bad I just signed up with Sprint and am locked into a 1 year contract. SimplyWireless.com FREE Ericsson LX588 wireless phone $30 cash back 3,000 free night and weekend minutes per month Sign up for a new AT&T Digital Advantage or Regional...
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    How do you get id of the 98 startup menu on boot

    had a problem and the troubleshooter had me boot into the startup menu. I was able to fix the problem from there but now it shows up everytime I boot. How do you get rid of this?
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    Dual boot with Linux mandrake ?

    I am attempting to Dual boot with 98se and Mandrake 7.2. Fdisk'ed a 15.2 gig maxtor drive into a 5 gig partition for the 98se install and left 9.8 gigs as the D partiton. Thing is in the install for Mandrake it hangs saying I have a Scsi device that it won't allow me to set up. I was told to...
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    Need Help Please!!!

    Ok this morning I woke up amd my computers display is all wacky. Right now I am only getting 16 colors 640x480 pixels. I attempted to change to 256 colors where it prompts me to reboot but there is no change once the computer reboots. Please help this is getting real ugly here. Should I...
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    Need help please!!!!

    Ok this morning I woke up amd my computers display is all wacky. Right now I am only getting 16 colors 640x480 pixels. I attempted to change to 256 colors where it prompts me to reboot but there is no change once the computer reboots. Please help this is getting real ugly here. Should I...
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    Dual boot Problems

    I am having a problem installing Linux Mandrake 7.2. My system is as follows Asus A7V mobo Duron 700@700 cpu 128 mb PC-100 Kingston ram Iomega Cd-rw Creative Dvd-rom Dsl modem Ati Rage IIC pro Thing is I create the boot disk and then reboot the system. Everything goes fine until I get to devices...
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    May be a stupid question but please help!!!

    Are Category 5 and RJ-45 cables the same thing? And why do some networking kits come with just a Hub but others refer to a ETHERFAST hub? Are these 2 the same? Trying to throw together a small network and wanted to get some quick answers. If anyone knows of a comphrehensive site with a how to...
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    Wintune.com Question

    I ran the test on wintune for my the computer I built for my wife. I purchased a Fic AZ11 mobo/ Duron 700 mhz combo from fry's for $140.00. The thing is Wintune reports I have a 702 mhz Athlon. Is this normal? Does wintune normally report Durons as Athlons?
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    Mobo onboard sound ?

    I put together a computer for my wife so I could get the use of my own back I have a simple question. Her computer is Fic AZ11 mobo, Duron 700, 96 mb Kingston. My questions concerns her onboard sound on the mobo. Its nice but the quality is not that great. If I install a sound card will I be...
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    Stupid ?

    What is the best setting for my desktop Display. 16 bit, 256, 32, what? Thanks
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    New Instant Messenger Software!!

    Anyone tried this program. Says it can integrate the big four, AIM, MSN, ICQ and Yahoo. The software is currently undergoing an update and not avilable for download but will be soon. Anyone tried this is it worth trying. This won't be like the AIM, MSN war will it were every half hour you would...
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    PCI exhaust Fan, worth it?

    I know that the best way for airflow is in at the bottom of the case with the airflow going up and over the CPU and then out by the power supply. My ? is would a PCI exhaust fan disrupt the aiirflow. Basically is it a good Idea to use one. My Case is Smaller on this computer (AZ11 mobo, Duron...
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    Inacessible Boot Device in Win2k

    I just put my 8.4 HD in a Fic AZ11 mobo with a Duron 700. And I get the error message "INACESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE" at startup. Anyone have any ideas how to get rid of this problem. I tried booting in Safe mode but that did not work. I Disabled the virus detection in the CMOS settings but...
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    Inacessible Boot Device in Win2k

    I just put my 8.4 HD in a Fic AZ11 mobo with a Duron 700. And I get the error message "INACESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE" at startup. Anyone have any ideas how to get rid of this problem. I tried booting in Safe mode but that did not work. I Disabled the virus detection in the CMOS settings but...
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    Inacessible Boot Device in Win2k

    I just put my 8.4 HD in a Fic AZ11 mobo with a Duron 700. And I get the error message "INACESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE" at startup. Anyone have any ideas how to get rid of this problem. I tried booting in Safe mode but that did not work. I Disabled the virus detection in the CMOS settings but...
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    INACESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE IN WIN2K

    I just put my 8.4 HD in a Fic AZ11 mobo with a Duron 700. And I get the error message "INACESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE" at startup. Anyone have any ideas how to get rid of this problem. I tried booting in Safe mode but that did not work. I Disabled the virus detection in the CMOS settings but...
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    Blue Screen? Arrgh I am tired of this!!!

    I upgraded my old Cyrix II 300, 96 mb from 98 to Win2k to escape the Blue screen problem. Have yet to blue screen in 3 months although a friend told me it's coming. My other system that is used mainly for all my apps (Amd Duron 700, Asus A7V mobo, 128 mb Kingston PC-100) was on 98 (not SE) and I...
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    Can I use a non AMD recommended Heatsink on a Duron 700?

    I picked up a Duron 700 at a exremely low price. Thing is the fan/heatsink (not even sure it is a heatsink) is not on the approved AMD list for the Duron 700. The company is Powercooler and the Model # Socket 2100. There website recommends the fan for socket a processors. Would I be okay using...
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    EZ cd creator problem

    I burned several .iso files ( Redhat 7.2, Mandrake 7, Beos, Whistler)with EZ CD creator wizard. I chose the Data CD option. I thougth the disc Images had burned correctly however all it did was burn the image it did not make the cd's bootable. I have nero at home but would rather burn them on...