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    Power Supply has a single 4 Pin 12v, Motherboard has 8 pin slot?

    I'm trying to rebuild an old machine for a family member and have hit a problem. I bought this cheapo Coolmax V-600 - http://www.coolmaxusa.com/productDetailsPower.asp?item=V-600&details=spec&subcategory=140mm&category=single As you can see, it only has a single 4 pin adapter for the 12V...
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    Best 50-52 LCD/LED TV under $1,500?

    I'm in the market for a new TV and would like some recommendations. It will be for my living room which has plenty of sunlight, so plasma is out of the question. I currently have a 46 in Sharp LCD that I've been very happy with for several years, but I'd like to move it into the bedroom. I...
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    Second Thoughts on Getting a 7870

    I'm putting together my new build and was all set to spend $350 on a 7870. After reading through some threads though regarding the value of the 7850 compared to these, I'm having second thoughts. I've never been an overclocker, but from what I've gathered the consensus seems to be it is a...
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    Corsair TX650W or PCP&C 750W?

    I am looking to get a new power supply for my new gaming rig. This is what I'll be running: E8400 Gigabyte EP45-UD3R 4 GB G.Skill DDR2 1066 2 x WD Caviar Black 500gb SATA HD's Geforce 9800 GX2 I'm getting the GX2 from a friend of mine for a great price ($50). Now from what I've read...
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    To RAID or not to RAID?

    I'm in the process of getting parts for my new build, and I ordered 2 of the SATA 500gb WD Caviars w/ 32mb of cache. Originally I had planned to use them in a RAID 0 config, and run regular backups of critical data to an external HD. But now I'm having second thoughts as the more I read it...
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    Is there a utility out there to detect if someone is using your wireless connection?

    Hey guys. I'm looking for a freeware tool that can be used to alert you if someone is trying to leech off of your wireless connection. I know I can secure my wireless connection, but rather than do that for now I'd like to have some fun with my neighbors and see if they are actually using my...
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    Picked up an HP w2007

    And I freaking love it! How I did not come across the monitor sooner, I dont know. For a TN panel the picture is really crisp. It has a glossy screen, which may be a drawback for some but I prefer the glossed look, as I think it just looks better. I went into Fry's yesterday fully intending...
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    What is the best monitor at Fry's under $300?

    I'd like some opinions on what is the best monitor I can get for around $300 at Fry's. I got some gift cards to there recently for my b-day, so it's time to upgrade the display. I have been looking at this Samsung and Viewsonic, but if someone can reccomend something else please do. I'll be...
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    Dell 2007 WFP

    How can I tell if one of the 2007 WFP's is the S-IPS version or not? I found a used one for $200, but I'm not sure which model it is. Help!
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    LG L206WTQ-BF 20" Widescreen LCD

    Anybody have some experience with this monitor? I've heard that LG makes a solid LCD, but but in the LCD Thread there is a mention that the WTQ model could have ghosting issues. I wasn't able to find any other threads about it, and it isn't listed on newegg so I couldn't find any reviews. If...
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    Help me decide between these Viewsonic LCD's

    Ok I have narrowed down my search to these two LCD's so I need some help on which one to go with. You can view them here: http://shop2.outpost.com/product/5000165?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG http://shop2.outpost.com/product/5154606?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG Fry's has a special going...
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    Best motherboard for new Athlon 64 X2 (AM2) 3800+ system

    I'm looking to build a new system and have pretty much decided i'm going with an AMD 3800+. What is considered the most reliable board for these processors? I am not looking to overclock.
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    Question on XGA vs SXGA+ and external monitors

    I'm going to purchase a Dell Latitude D610 for work, and I'm a little confused on what I should choose between the XGA and SXGA+ screens. From what I can tell the XGA has a standard res of 1024x768. This is the resolution I'd want to run at when not connected to an external display, because I...
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    Reccomend a good web server/application analysis tool?

    Looking for some reccomendations for a new Web Analytics tool. We're currently using WebTrends, but the cost is just too much and our users don't take advantage of many of the features. I'd like to find something that can still give general statistics to users via the web, but also provides...
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    I can see the lights through walls in CS:Source

    Anyone ever seen this before? I play CS:Source a lot, and lately I've noticed that I can see the lights through walls. I can't see anything else, just lights. Might be a driver issue, but I just wanted to see if this is a common thing before I go messing around.
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    High choke when playing CS:Source

    I've been playing a lot of CS:Source lately, and have noticed that I have fairly high choke while playing. Sometimes during gameplay it will get as high as 80 or so, so I'd like to know if anyone has any suggestions to reduce this. It does tend to get a little laggy at times, and I suspect...
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    Problems with my new CD-RW drive

    Yesterday I went to Frye's to pickup a new CD-RW drive, and ended up with an Artec 52x drive. I took the cheap route with this, as I was looking for a drive with a black bezel and this one only cost $40. I think I got what I paid for though, because I've had a lot of trouble with it. I tried...
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    Cables/Lights/Cable management suggestions

    I've got my new system up and running, and now I'd like to improve the looks of it. I have the black Tsunami Dream case with the window. For now I've just got the old school flat cables in there, and it doesn't look very good at all. I'd like some suggestions to really make this thing look...
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    Which drivers to install for my new 6600GT

    Hey guys. I've just got my new system up and running, and I haven't installed any video card drivers yet. Should I use the install cd that came with my 6600GT, or should I just install some other more current drivers to start off with? If you could reccomend whether or not I need to run the...
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    "Post Code 50" when booting up my new Chaintech VNF4

    Hey guys. I just booted up my new system with a Chaintech VNF4 for the first time, and I get a Post Code 50. I'm not able to get into the bios or do anything from the keyboard. I havent seen this referenced in the manual, so I'm trying to find some place that will tell me what this code means.
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    delete me

    edit: nevermind, got it figured out
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    Thermal paste required for A64?

    Hey guys. I started installing some of my new components tonight, and I was reading the instructions that came with my cpu. It says that thermal interface material is required for all AMD processors. Does everyone apply thermal paste when installing one of these cpu's? If this is indeed a...
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    Viewsonic VP171B now available in 8ms model?

    Has anyone else heard about Viewsonic coming out with an 8ms version of their VP171B? I've been shopping around for a few weeks looking at these, and just recently I've noticed that some places are listing the specs as 8ms response time. Newegg has thiers listed as 8ms here , and I was also...
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    Leadtek 6600GT Extreme?

    I'm considering getting a 6600GT for my new system, and I stumbled upon a couple cards that I'd like some input on. On newegg, there is a Leadtek 6600GT "Extreme Edition" listed Here. It looks like the clock speeds are a bit higher than the standard version here , so I was wondering if...
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    Chaintech VNF4/Ultra back in stock at newegg

    I just got the notification from them and got my order in...better hurry if you've been waiting on these to come back in stock! http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=13-152-049&depa=0
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    al-Zarqawi reportedly arrested in Iraq

    I know Drudge isn't always the most reliable source, but this would be great news if true: http://www.drudgereport.com/flashai.htm URGENT: 'TARGET #1': al-Zarqawi reportedly arrested in Iraq Tue Jan 04 2005 09:49:47 ET DUBAI, January 4 (Itar-Tass) - Abu Mus'ab al-Zarqawi, whom the US...
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    Questions regarding power needed for Chaintech VNF4

    Hey guys. I'm really close to pulling the trigger on THIS board right here, but I have some questions regarding what type of power supply is needed. In another thread I saw some people mentioning that this board requires a 20 pin power connector, so does that mean I'll have to buy a special...
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    What's the best gaming lcd for under $500?

    Well, I've got about $500 that I can spend on a new monitor, so I need some advice on what to get. DVI is not mandatory, but I would prefer it. I will be playing first person shooters, so I'd like a nice gaming monitor with a response time no higher than 16ms. Lets hear it guys!
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    Need help deciding on a 17 inch LCD

    Hey guys, it's about time for me to get a new monitor so I need some advice. I'd like to get an LCD, probably around 17 inch due to cost concerns. The majority of it's use will just be for internet browsing, and playing FPS games like HL2 and Counter-Strike. I don't need the top of the line...
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    Problems browsing secure sites and updating virus scan

    Hey guys, hopefully someone has some tips I can try. I'm working on a family members pc and it is having a couple of issues. Whenever I try to connect to a secure site with IE, I get a page cannot be displayed error. I installed Firefox and I'm able to browse ssl sites just fine with that...
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    Buying CPU/mobo on ebay?

    Just wondering what the general consensus is around here on this topic. I'm planning on getting an AMD 64 3200+ and the Asus K8V mobo. It looks like a lot of people are selling their bundles on ebay and they're going for around $300. That would save me some cash opposed to newegg. Anyone...
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    Athlon 64 questions

    Well it's been 4 years so it's time for me to build a new system since Hl2 and Doom3 are about to come out. I'm pretty set on getting an Athlon 64 3200+, but I have a few questions. What gives better performance for gaming...the Clawhammer or Newcastle? I've read some people say the 512 cache...
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    IIS stops serving during daily virus scan?

    This problem is driving me nuts, so hopefully somebody out there has dealt with it before. I have a web server that has a virus scan run each night by Norton. It seems like at least once a week IIS will hang and stop serving asp pages during the virus scan. I will have to restart IIS before...
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    Need some help with networking this DSL setup

    A friend of mine is having some trouble setting up a shared network with his dsl, and I just wanted to see if anyone has some ideas. I talked to him on the phone, and this is the setup he tells me he has. Instead of the traditional setup which has the line from the wall to a dsl modem to the...
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    How to reverse access denied to Everyone group on Win2k Server

    I'm having a problem that I'm hoping someone has a solution to. One of the developers at my company was screwing around with the permissions on a share, and I believe he denied access to the Everyone group. Even though I am logged into the server as an admin, I am unable to access, delete, or...
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    Access denied to everyone group

    I'm having a problem that I'm hoping someone has a solution to. One of the developers at my company was screwing around with the permissions on a share, and I believe he denied access to the Everyone group. Even though I am logged into the server as an admin, I am unable to access, delete, or...
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    Dll error when loading .Net web pages

    If anyone could help me out with this, I would really appreciate it...I'm stuck. On two seperate servers, I have sites that are coming up with the below error anytime I try to run an .aspx page. A dynamic link library (DLL) initialization routine failed. This only happens with .net pages. I...