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    Stop XP's idle tasks defrag?

    I use O&O's complete defrag option at least a couple times a month -- it will organize files by name/directory, date accessed, or date modified (whichever option you select) into a single contiguous space. I know that doesn't necessarily give better performance than a normal built-in defrag, but...
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    Any advantage to running games at desktop reso?

    I was reading through some forums where a tech support guy recommended running a game at the desktop resolution (on a CRT) to try and help remove artifacts. I thought that the only time this was a concern is when you have a LCD because of the native resolution. Is there any advantage to...
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    Should I remove the PCI slot cover below my AGP card?

    I understand that you should leave the PCI slot below your graphics card unused (for ventilation and irq sharing). I'm wondering if it would also help to remove the PCI slot cover below your graphics card for ventilation purposes. Or would this be unnecessary and/or possibly be detrimental to...
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    6600GT or 6800nu for P4 2.4C

    I've read through the various 6600GT vs 6800nu threads and understand that the 6800 is a little bit better if you're willing to put the extra $40 into it. My question is: Should the fact that I'm running a P4 2.4C (800FSB), which is slower than what many people buying these cards are using...
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    Possible to fry a mobo with too strong a psu?

    I just got off the phone with an HP rep who told me that their senior techs recommend no higher than a 300w psu for their systems otherwise you risk frying the motherboard and other components. Their systems come with a Hipro 250w (12v @ 14a). Does this sound strange to anyone? Or is that...
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    Need budget PSU to power 6600GT

    I need a new PSU so that I can upgrade my graphics to a 6600GT AGP. I have a p4 2.4c, 2x512MB pc3200 ram, 1 hd, 2 cd drives and a disk drive, and a card reader. I'd like to get a budget psu that will keep this system stable for a long time. I'm not too worried about future-proffing though, as...
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    Mixing ram

    Currently, I have 2x256MB PC3200 3-3-3-8 ram (Infineon) running dual channel. I just ordered 2x512MB PC3200 2.5-3-3-7 ram (Corsair VS) that was on sale. If I use both sets of ram, filling all 4 dimms and keeping them both paired properly, will each set run with their own timings? Or will...
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    Upgrading ram, need advice please

    I currently have 512MB of ram in my HP retail machice. I really want to upgrade to at least 1GB to make some of my newer games more playable. This is my current configuration: Intel P4 2.4c proc ASUS P4SD-LA mobo DIMM #1: Infineon 256MB PC3200 (running dual with DIMM #3) DIMM #2: Empty...
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    How to keep swap file from moving?

    I'm using WinXP SP2 and I've tried setting the swap file to a static size by setting the min and max values equal, but occasionally the swap file will move positions on my HD anyway. This is especially annoying because for some reason my computer will either lock up or reboot when this happens...
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    Partitioning Question

    When you partition a hard drive, is a physical portion of that drive set aside for the partition? For example, if you make two partitions on a 100gig drive, 75gigs for C: and 25gigs for D:, is the first 3/4 of the drive set aside for C: and the last 1/4 set aside for D:? I'm asking because...