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    Sanity check before RAM purchase

    I have a Dell XPS 8700 with 4x3gb of ram, 12gb total. I want to upgrade and would be fine with 22gb and was looking at this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... Would that work fine as 2x8gb and 2x3gb = 22gb total, or do I need it all to match and buy 4 sticks of the...
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    Block FTP User from one file

    I wasn't sure which forum this goes in, but this seems the closest fit. I have a xenforo forum that I run. I would like to give one of the admins FTP access so they can install plugins, themes, etc. However, I don't want them to have access to the database info (username, password, etc)...
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    Q9450 running very hot

    I am running a Q9450 with an Abit IP35 Pro in my new build. I'm cooling it with and Arctic Freezer Pro 7 in an Antec 900 case, so the case has good airflow. CoreTemp is reading idle temps of around 53-55C on the hottest core, with Speedfan giving me temps around 50C. The built-in A-bit...
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    Putting together a new build for video editing

    I am looking at building a new rig and am wondering if it is worth it to spend the ~$200 on a C2D 6xxx model or the $250 on the e8400 or Q6600 over just spending the $50 on an e2180 and overclocking it. I am going to be doing quite a bit of video editing on it, and other than that mostly day...
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    Computer says sound is working fine...but no sound comes out

    I have spent a good amount of time putting an HTPC together and getting everything set up. However, I have been stuck on this issue for weeks and it is infuriating. I have the HTPC hooked up to my A/V receiver, which pushes the sound out to my speakers. However, it is not working. I am...
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    Can't boot from cd.

    I have a home-built computer that has Vista on it, and I am trying to wipe that and install Windows XP MCE 2005. However, I cannot get the thing to boot from a CD for the life of me. I go into the bios and change the boot order to boot from the CD-ROM. Then, when it's starting up it says...
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    Screen goes black BEFORE Xp Load screen

    When I boot my computer up, it goes through the normal first couple windows. Shows PC Health stats, allows me to enter bios, says "Press F3 for Raid utility" (not running a raid config btw), and then the screen goes blank for a second (like the XP loading screen is about to come up), then a...
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    65w AMD 4000+ running hot...

    Hi, I just recently set up a computer with a 65w AMD 4000+ Brisbane processor. I was under the impression these things were supposed to run pretty cool, however the thing is currently idling at 47C. Now, I'll go ahead and mention that there are a lot of factors that could heat this thing up...
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    Building a cheap, low-power HTPC for a secondary TV

    I'm looking to throw together a cheap, low-power HTPC for a secondary TV I have. Being small wouldn't hurt either. This is only for a secondary TV, so no need to be top of the line here. I just want it to not use a lot of power and not generate a lot of heat, and get the job done. I doubt I'll...
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    Having all kinds of trouble with Sound Blaster sound card

    I have a 5.1 HT setup hooked up to my computer through digital coax. When I go into the Creative software for my Sound Blaster sound card and click the test button I hear nothing when it's testing the front speakers and center channel, and when it says it's testing the rear speakers I hear the...
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    Odd, odd problem. Programs closing after a few seconds

    I am having an odd problem with my computer that I haven't been able to figure out. When I open several programs (notably internet explorer 6 and Steam.exe - which is used for counterstrike source) the application will just close after a few seconds. For instance when I open IE6 a browser...
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    EDIT: Solved!

    I have a WGR614 v6 wireless router with a cable connection creating my wireless network. Two of the devices hooked up to it can connect fine, the other two cannot. I''m using a 64bit WEP key that I entered when trying to connect each time. All devices are running Windows XP and all have the XP...
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    DEAD: Logitech Harmony 880 $109 AC AR free shipping at Dell Home

    Logitech Harmony 880 Universal Remote with color LCD and rechargeable battery on sale for $249 - $120 coupon (check SD for code) - $20 rebate = $109 with free shipping. This is even sweeter if you have a $35 off $250 that came in snail mail which would make this (after $6 CDR filler) about...
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    DEAD: Xbox 360 Platinum with Harddrive $342 SHIPPED!!

    I did a search and couldn't find anything on this. Overstock has the Xbox 360 discounted 5% down to $380, and an additional 10% off coupon bringing the total down to $340 with $1.40 shipping and no tax for most states. This is nearly $100 cheaper than you'll find them retail (with tax) and...
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    Audio not working on mobo anymore

    I have an Asus a7n8x-e deluxe motherboard. I put together a computer with it within the last year, and everything had been fine except the processor was running a bit hot. So, I went ahead and changed the heatsink this weekend (to a SI-97A), and put everything back together. However...
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    Entire Wireless network dies

    Just installed a new Netgear WTG614 wireless router and everything in the setup went pretty smoothly. Howver, now whenever I play WC3 online it kills the whole network, even though I have the PC that I'm playing WC3 on hooked up through an ethernet cable to the router. I forwarded the same...
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    Wireless Connection dropping

    Just installed a new Netgear WTG614 wireless router and everything in the setup went pretty smoothly. Howver, now whenever I play WC3 online it kills the whole network, even though I have the PC that I'm playing WC3 on hooked up through an ethernet cable to the router. I forwarded the same...
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    Wireless network..

    Ok, got a bit of an odd setup here that I want to connect through a (mostly) wireless network. Here's the computers that I want to hook up in it: - Gaming PC (WIRED) - Laptop (built in wireless - Centrino) - PC -- used mostly for uploading files to my webserver automatically every few...
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    Coldest Socket A cooler

    I've got an Athlon XP 3200+ that's running pretty hot (~60C when inside the desk cubee). It's currently running a Zalman CNPS7000A heatsink, it's nice and quiet but not really doing a good job of cooling. What would be a good socket A cooler to get that will cool better? Sound isn't really...
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    Centrino Wireless adapter not showing up

    Hey all, I just reinstalled XP Pro onto my laptop with Centrino (and hence built in wireless) and I cannot get my wireless networking working. I googled and the first thing it said to do was go into my device manager -> network adapters and go into the properties of "Intel PRO/Wireless LAN PC...
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    Centrino Wireless adapter not showing up

    Hey all, I just reinstalled XP Pro onto my laptop with Centrino (and hence built in wireless) and I cannot get my wireless networking working. I googled and the first thing it said to do was go into my device manager -> network adapters and go into the properties of "Intel PRO/Wireless LAN PC...
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    Archos GMini400 vs. IAudio x5

    For starters, does anyone know where I can take a look at these two players? Neither Circuit City nor Best Buy seem to carry them. Anyway, here's what I've got. The x5 comes up at $300 at Newegg, with the gmini400 at $310 less a $25 rebate at newegg, so they're both similarly priced...
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    mp3 players that do video?

    I'm looking for an mp3 player that also plays back video. Something I could use maybe for mp3's, but also for the short movie/audit clip when I feel like watching it. However, I've found it very hard to come across information regarding this when reading mp3 player reviews, since it seems to...
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    GT6600 -- Not enough power

    I'm getting a message when I boot up my PC that there is not enough power to sufficiently run my GT6600 video card, and that it will run at reduced settings to compensate for this. I have a pretty big PSU though, an Antec Trueblue 480w. Everything currently connected to the system: epox...
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    Nothing happens when I hit the power switch..

    Had a problem with the DIMM2 and DIMM3 slots on my motherboard not working, sent it back for an RMA and now I can't even get it to power on. Short version, got it down to just the CPU, video card, 1 ram stick, and the power switch installed. Tried swapping the ram stick and the vid card...
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    Dual vid cards vs. one card w/ dual inputs

    I recently got a 6600GT with dual dvi inputs. I'm going to be running dual monitors, one 2005fpw (LCD) and a 17" CRT. My old videocard is a GF4 Ti4200. I don't really have anything to do with it and selling it is probably more hassle than it's worth with what those cards seem to be going...
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    Moving Slave HD to a different computer

    Ok, circumstances are a bit strange here. I had a Windows XP setup with a 120gb secondary HD that had just data on it (no OS). Long story short, that computer is gonna be out of commision for a while, and I need to get to the data on that secondary HD. Now, the only other computer option...
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    Quick Dell 2005fpw question

    Ok, I've got a Dell 2005fpw with some backlight bleed issues, and I've heard the best way to get a good response outta Dell is through the online chat or email. However, they both ask for the serial number, which I cannot for the life of me find. Dell's website seems to have a guide to find...
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    Aaack, which one??

    I've got a bit of a dilemma here. I need to pick up a car to last me through my last year of college (my 1990 Cressida just died permanently). I've been saving up and I have a job lined up for when I graduate so hopefully I'll be able to buy a new car in a year or so. Problem is I may have to...
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    Say it ain't so...could the problem be the mobo?

    I have an epox 8rda+ w/ 2x256mb PC3500 Corsair XMS ram. These two worked fine together for a year, until I pulled the sticks of ram out to clean up my wires. When I put them back in, I got a C1 post, bad memory error. So, I played around with it some, and determined that one of the sticks...
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    800x600 Resolution

    My mom is in the market for a new 19" monitor. She's not exactly a spring chicken, you know how it goes with the eyes once you hit 50 years old. On her current 17" monitor, she heavily prefers 800x600 resolution, as she has trouble with anything higher. So, in her new 19" monitor, I realize...
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    New LAN not working

    Hi, I just put together a computer using teh A7N8X-E delux, and the LAN isn't working. I tried installing the drivers that came on the motherboard CD, but no luck. Any idea what's wrong? It's enabled in BIOS. Green light on the back of the port comes on fine when I plug in the cable. When I...
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    New CPU running hot

    Hi, I just put together a PC for my brother. I used an athlon XP 3200+ @200mhz, a http://www.xoxide.com/zacncpuco1.html"]http://www.xoxide.com/zacncpuco1.html" CNPS7000A heatsink[/url], and arctic silver 5. I booted to the bios screen and looked into the PC health status, and the CPU temp...
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    Money best spent??

    I'm building a new computer for my brother, and I'm trying to decide how to best spend this money. Bear with me, it will get to the vid cards in a sec. 1 gig of Corsair XMS PC3200 2-3-3-6 ram w/ heatspreaders is $322 1 gig of Corsair PC3200 CAS 2.5 ram is $195 That's roughly a $130...
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    How Reliable are Dell refurbished PC's?

    Hi, I wasn't sure what forum this fit best in so I figured it would be covered somewhere in "general" ;). How reliable are Dell refurbished PC's? I need to recommend a PC to my GF's parents (dangerous grounds, I know), and it looks like there are some great deals on refurbished PC's at Dell...
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    Will backed-up movies play on a PS2?

    I did a quick search and couldn't find anything on this. I just jumped on the $80 Lite-on burner in the HD section, but my only DVD player is my playstation 2. Will my backed up movies play on this? If so, would +R or -R be more likely to work? I'd rather not open the burner until I'm sure...
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    How do I find the IP address of my PS2? And how do I set fixed IP's?

    Ok, I just got a new Netgear RP614 router. It comes with a built-in firewall, so I was looking to do some port forwarding. But, the router assigns each device hooked up to it a different IP address, and I can look up the IP address of the computer by checking ipconfig/all. But, I can't do...
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    Best router for gaming?

    Hi, I need to hook a few of my computers (and my PS2) up through a router. I've had a linksys router for a couple years and it's been nothing but trouble, and finally crapped out completely. I was looking at the standard netgear 4-port broadband router (not wireless). Would this be a good...
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    So what exactly are the benefits of a widescreen?

    Ok, I went to check out the x1000 in person today at circuit city, but it left me with more questions than answers... I figured since it was widescreen, and since dvd's run widescreen, the bonus would be that the DVD would fill up the entire screen rather than having the 2 horizontal bars...
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    too hot a deal?? Cheap centrino laptops...

    linky VERY cheap centrino laptops...1.3ghz, 512mb, 40gig, 64mb video, cd-rw/dvd combo all for $1199 Is this too good a deal, what's the catch? Anyone dealt with this company before?