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    XP Installation Freeze

    I'm installing XP with SP1 on Sata 160gig Maxtor on a brand new computer that I just put together... It says that setup has 34 minutes before completion and that it's installing devices BUT it hasn't progressed in the last hour. The screen that tells you many exciting facts about XP keeps...
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    PC Restarts Automatically -- LOOK --

    My PC: Athlon XP3200 ASUS A7n8x-E deluxe mobo Connect3d 9800 pro 120 gig Maxtor 1 gb (2x512) Crucial PC3200 NEC 3500a - dvd burner LG 17' LCD 400w PSU - came with case My Problem: First, I upgraded my CPU from XP2500 to XP3200. After that, I was getting the BSOD (blue screen of...
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    Computer FREEZES up

    I was running an XP2500+ and installed a new XP3200+ on an Asus A7n8x-e Deluxe mobo. Now when I'm playing full screen games, the computer FREEZES up and my screen goes blank... like theirs no video feed. BUT the computer doesn't shut down or anything.. it keeps running until i restart it. It...
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    Quick question on RAM

    I got a mobo that supports dual channel... am i better off getting 2x256mb or 1 stick of 512mb? and does it matter ALL that much?! just for basic home pc.... thank you!
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    1 Gig PC2100 vs. 512mb PC3200

    I am building a new computer for my parents - they basically need something that surfs the web efficiently and it will rarely play games. Chosen Hardware: ASUS A7n8x-e deluxe AMD Athlon XP 2600+ I already have 2x512mb sticks of PC2100 -- I would prefer saving money by using that RAM --...
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    NEED -- basic video card -- suggestions?

    I am looking for a good, cheap video card for my parents pc. I am building them a new one because it's not worth getting a Dell or Gateway. TWO Requirements: 1. UNDER 75 bucks 2. Play Day of Defeat (not source) I have been looking at GeForce MX4000 -- is that sufficient for DoD...
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    SM Bus Controller

    I have noticed that my SM Bus Controller is not "installed." I have no idea what it is or how to install it.. my mobo is an ASUS A7n8x-e Deluxe... can someone tell me what it is, does, and how to get it working??? THANK YOU!!
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    Erratic Mouse!!!!

    Hey all, I bought a new USB Logitech Click! Mouse. I installed the drivers, plugged it in... and it's extremely erratic. I swear I've tried everything. The weird thing is that the mouse works just fine in laptop (both running WinXP) Can anyone think of what could be the conflict in my...
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    Onboard Sound vs. Getting a sound card

    I am currently just using my onboard sound card which is an Asus with Realtek ALC650 6-Channel Codec and I'm using my yamaha home theater system. Now, is spending the money on a sound card worth it? Does it make a difference? The only con is spending the money... what are the PROS??? Can...