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    Problem with my desktop, HALPPPPP!!!

    So today when I booted up my desktop, a blue screen pops up that I have never seen before. It says: A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. BAD_POOL_CALLER If this is the first time you've seen this Stop error screen, restart your...
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    AMD64 3800+ Question

    I read that there is more then one type of core for the 3800+. Which one is better and which is cheaper? Also what does the + at the end of 3800 mean? Are there standard 3800? If I were to get a 3800+, which motherboard would be best for it? I'm not a overclocker btw....I just want something...
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    Can someone help me configure a system please?

    Hi everybody. I'm trying to build a new computer and I have a $500 budget. I'm been out of the tech loop for a while so I really don't know what is going on. I've tried to do as much research as possible but I need this system kind of quick. My question is, what is the best bang for the buck...
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    People with Yahoo DSL...

    ...ok so basically I had a $24 dollar a month plan with a year contract. My contract was up and when I checked my last bill, it was $50 dollars a month! Is it possible to call Yahoo and tell them to put you back on another year contract and lower the price back down to $24?
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    Wireless Keyboard good for gaming?

    I know some wireless mice aren't ideal for gaming but what about keyboards?
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    This error is starting to piss me off...

    Ok so everytime I run a program that windows don't think it's safe, it shows this screen up http://tinypic.com/jkk1le.jpg Is there a way to disable all of windows secure feature and especially that stupid shield icon on the toolbar that pops up every minute telling me I have no firewall...
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    Photoshop Gods, please chime in...

    How do I make a GIF from a small part of a MPG video? THANKS!!!
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    Which wireless router works best with Yahoo DSL?

    I'm in the market for a wireless router and I want one that is as much plug and play as possible. Currently I have the Netgear 624 and it SUCKS! I got it mainly because of the 108mbps capabilities but so much for that. The router decided that it wants to reset every 5 minutes for no reason. I...
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    Dell Laptop reliability...

    Would it be wise to purchase a 3 year warranty rather then a 1 year? How is the reliability with their laptops? Thanks guys.
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    Something that I don't understand about processors...

    Why do some laptops use a P4 3.0ghz CPU while another is a P4 M 2.0ghz cpu but the M usually costs more? Is there a benefit with going for the 2.0ghz for gaming?
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    Yahoo! DSL and Netgear router (RP614)

    Can someone please tell me how to make this work together? I messed with the settings for the past 2 days and I still can't get it to work. The closest I got was having 2 connections on but then it's slower then a 14.4k modem. I have no idea what settings I'm suppose to use to make them work...
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    For those with SBC Yahoo! DSL

    How much do you pay a month and what are the little extra fees that you tack onto your monthly bill? Also what are your experiences with this ISP? I'm currently using Comcast/ATTBI for the past 4 years and ever since Comcast took over, I've been having so much problems with the company. I need...
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    How do I fix this about my speakers?

    I have the creative 4.1 speaker set and when I play music, the vocals and instrumental plays out of the front speakers but the two rear speaker is all instrumental. How do I make it all play the same thing?
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    Will I notice a performance decrease with this ram setup?

    Ok I have a laptop which has a p3 650mhz cpu. The computer uses PC100 144pin Sodimms. I was wondering if I would notice any performance difference between high and low density ram? I don't use this computer to game, just to surf the net and run some applications. Also would I notice a slowdown...
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    Hardrive Enclosures....

    Can anyone tell me more about these things? It fits a desktop size HD right? So basically you have an external HD drive connected through the USB port? I was looking through newegg and they have like 30 different kinds and I was wondering which ones are the best? What do I look for?
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    How would I go about doing this?

    Ok, I have a video camera that has a RCA cable that you connect to the VCR to record stuff...but instead of recording to the VCR, I want to record it on my laptop HD...how would I go about doing that?
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    Think about going wireless...need some thoughts...

    I'm thinking of going wireless but I'm afraid that it won't be good enough for gaming. However my house is cluttered up with cat5 cable running everywhere. I've got 4 computers in my room all hooked up and I can barely walk around without tripping. I'm looking at the Netgear WG511T which has...
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    Paypal only charges if you pay by CC right?

    If someone has money in their account and they transfer it, does paypal still take some money off that? Or is it just CC transfers?
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    Something is using system resource but WHAT

    I just freshly formated and when I ctrl +alt+del it is showing the CPU usage is at a constant 80% when nothing is running. It shows that 100% of the time when the computer is idling with no programs running. When I do start to run other software, it is so slow. It can't be any spyware because...
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    Good substitution for Quicktime?

    Does anyone have any recommendation?
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    Format /mbr not working...

    I have Windows XP on my other rig and I formated the drive and installed Win2k over it. The only problem is when I boot up, it would asks me if I want to boot up from WinXP or Win2k. I don't even have WinXP anymore yet it still asks me like it thinks that there are two OS when there is only one...
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    What is high density ram?

    I noticed that high density ram is much cheaper...but what is it? How does it affect performance?
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    What is normal laptop operating temp?

    The CPU speed is 650mhz...is 40C a normal running temp or is that too hot for a laptop?
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    Hi guys...need help picking out a laptop....

    I've been out of the loop for a while and I'm in need of a laptop. I don't know which to get because it seems as if so much has changed. I was looking into Dell because they have some pretty sweet deals. However I'm pretty confused on which laptop is right for me. So I have a few questions for...
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    Difference between a wireless router and a wireless access point?

    Help please? I'm trying to setup a wireless broadband network in my house but I'm confused on what is required. Thanks for the help guys!
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    Nvidia Drivers help....

    Does anyone have links to older Nvidia drivers instead of the newest ones they have on their website? The newest ones seems to create a bunch of conflict. :(
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    How do you pronounce Nvidia?

    Some people pronounce it N V D A while others pronounce it N Vi Dee Uh.....insites? Thanks.
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    Any way to remove the Creatve Splash screen at startup?

    Ok I posted this before but for some reason it was locked and there was no msg from any mod telling me why. Its a legit question so why did it get locked? Btw im on a Audigy1. Anyone help me with this? Your previous post, and this one, are locked because this is a software issue and not...
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    A way to remove the CreatiVe Splash screen at startup?

    Anyone know how to remove it? Its annoying as hell! I think this only happens on audigy cards.
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    Hard drive performance difference?

    Well...just got my WD 120gig 7200 8mb cache and I seriously can not tell any difference between my Maxtor Quantum Fireball Plus AS40 7200 2mb cache....are there any benchmark tools out there that lets you test the master drive and the slave drive separately? Also both are set at Ultra...
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    Possible to have a 90gig partition on FAT32?

    I have a 120gig HDD and I split the HDD into 30gig and 90gig partition. The 30 gig does everything fine but when I try to format the 90gig partition it says that the drive is too large....help?
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    Help setting up 120gig HD....

    Anyone with the WD 120gig HDD have a problem having their system recognize 120gig? It registers as 120 gig in the bios but when I boot up from a win98 floppy, it would show up as only 40gig in dos prompt....
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    Are RaidMax power supplies any good?

    I heard of them a few times but never had expierence with them myself....anyone know if they are any good?
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    Omg guys friking help me plz!

    I bet most of you remember that deal thing they had going on for the WD 120gig hard drive they had going on at dell some weeks ago. They sent out emails to everyone that ordered telling them that they can not ship their order till Dec 20 or something and unless you reply to the email saying that...
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    Anyone know the IP for ATOT cs server?

    Thanks rar...
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    Help plz!!!

    Anyone that is running Win2k can you please help me check if windows update is working? I just reformated and tried to do windows update but then it said that no update is needed at this time but I know for sure that there are because I'm still on service pack 1! Thanks!
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    Best ATI Radeon tweaking program?

    Can anyone refer me to a really good tweaking/overclocking prog other than Rage3d? Rage3d seems to lower my 3dmark scores after I overclock my card.
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    Is the brand Enermax any good?

    Anyone dealt with their products before? Preferabaly their case fans?
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    Hi

    My first time here and just want to say whats up. I was first lead here from the Western Digital HD hot deal thing and decided to sign up to this community. Just wanted to say hi. Have a nice day.