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    Dead Notebook.. Need to get Data from HD!

    Ok so my Compaq Notebook which has been on its last leg for a while finally died. It is a power issue as that has always been the problem. To make a long story short I have a lot of data that I still want from the notebook's HD. I have a cheap little 2.5" HD Enclosure. Can I use that for getting...
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    Transfering E-mails from PC to Mac

    Ok so I am a huge fan of Thunderbird, it has been a really great program for me and thus I have stuck with it. However I am currently going to be changing from a Windows Laptop to a MacBook. I want to use Thunderbird and was wondering if it is easy transferring the e-mails over and if there was...
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    Laptop Just Died. It is Getting No Power!!

    Ok so I have a Compaq laptop that is no longer receiving power. In fact this is like the 6th or 7th time this problem has occured and it is really starting to bug. Well they want me to send my laptop in to get replaced but I need my files from my laptop. How would I go about getting the files...
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    After Restart Audio Stops Working

    Ok so this is more of an annoyance problem. After every restart on my newly built PC, I find that windows just stops recognizing the built in motherboard audio with the drivers still showing them installed. I then have to uninstall and reinstall the driver (Realtek Audio) and the audio works...
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    Audio Stops Working

    Ok so I have the Epox 9NPA-Ultra and after every restart of my computer or sometimes even while the system is running I find that the computer saying there is no sound device installed. I have installed the Realtek drivers from the Epox website but there not working at all. This is becoming a...
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    Need Help! New PVR Build Not Working...

    Ok So I had my whole PVR system completed with "everything" working correctly. I had my Hauppage PVR 150 installed in my computer with my cable coming directly from my wall to the PVR 150. I have Beyond TV 4 with everything setup. I had to get a longer cable cord to finish the deal and when I...
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    New Build... Can't Get Sound...

    Hey everyone I just built a new system running the Epox 9npa-Ultra running Windows XP and I am trying to use the on board audio. I just tried reinstalling the audio drivers found on the Epox website (Audio_Realtek-AC65x-850_3.74_all.zip) (be found...
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    Network Question

    Hey everybody I am on my second build and I can honestly say the second time has been much more of a challenge then the first. I am having some problems with my ethernet port on my EPoX 9NPA-Ultra as no matter how many times I install the drivers, and update the network connection I cannot get...
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    Problems With Latest Build

    Ok so as the title says I am in the middle of my second build and I decided to give the thing a shot and powered it on. When I powered it on, nothing appeared on the screen, and so I tried changing the RAM thinking that it might be the RAM I bought, but that did not fix anything. The build I...
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    Looking for Socket 939 Motherboard Under $100

    Ok so here is the scoop. I already have a ATI X800 XL (PCI-E) and wanted to get a Socket 939 CPU, most likely the AMD 3200+ Venice Retail and was looking at the Asus A8N5X as it seems many people like it. My question is being that the nForce 4 motherboard will that be overly compatible with the...
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    Question on Purchasing Motherboard/CPU Combo

    Hey everyone I am in the process of purchasing a new Motherboard and CPU for a rig I am building for my girlfriend. I just wanted to get a AMD 64 (734) with a standard motherboard that has PCI-E and SATA. Now that is really besides the point because my question is I bought a Mobo/CPU previously...
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    JDC #5 Posted (Gaming Show)

    Hey everyone JDC #5 has been posted!! Here is the description of the show!! Comments would be very much appreciated!! Description: This week we express our condolences to the victims of the London Terrorist Attacks, and then transitioning to the five latest reviews over at Darkstation.com...
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    JDC: Joel's DarkCast #3 Released

    Hey everyone just wanted to let you know that JDC: Joel's DarkCast #3 has been released! Please check back every Thursday!! http://www.darkstation.com/darkcast/]Joel's DarkCast #3[/URL]: In this episode we discuss the interviews with the developers of Conker: Live and Reloaded and Sid...
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    JDC Podcast: Weekly Gaming Show

    That's right everyone. Get your music devices ready because the JDC (Joel's DarkCast) is now available for your podcasting programs as this once a week podcast is here to bring you up to date gaming coverage!! Check it out Click Here Also please tell me what you think!! Thanks guys and enjoy!
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    Video Card Not Getting Enough Power

    Hey everyone I just got done with my first build and that included an Gigabyte NVIDIA 6600GT AGP.. When I got Windows installed and the drivers it immediatly told me that my card was not recieving enough charge. Now I am not sure what to do.. Any help would be great! Thanks
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    Stand Offs

    Hey everyone I am in my first PC build right now and as I was putting the stand offs in the case I realized I was short one. Now I don't know what to do, I have a previous case that has some stand offs but they are different sizes. I am using a Thermaltake Soprano now and it came with the bare...
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    Winning Eleven 8 Contest

    I am a big football fan, and I just noticed at Darkstation.com they are having a Winning Eleven 8 (Ps2) contest + a jersey.. I signed up, won from them before. Good stuff. You guys should check it out.. Also I wasn't sure where to put this, so I put it on off-topic.. Everything fits in this...
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    Buying Mobo/CPU Combo's

    Hey guys i was searching around PriceWatch and saw that they had a lot of good deals on CPU/Combo's as I am looking for a AMD64 3000+ and of course a Mobo that supports SATA. Do you guys have any reccomendations as to what places are good ones to buy combo's at, or should I stay away from that...
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    Finalizing my New PC Build

    Alright guys I have my case, powersupply, dvdrw, hard drive, and lcd monitor. I of course still need a mobo, cpu, video card, and ram, and for that i need your guys help!! Ok here was my thought but let me know what you guys think. I was thinking go for an AMD 2800-3000+ Socket 754. Now I was...
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    Trying to Build a Budget PC

    Alright I have been all over trying to get help in creating a good, yet inexpensive ($500-600) budget for my brother for his birthday. I do not need an LCD, Speakers, Keyboard or Mouse. I do need an OEM copy of XP (since I heard that was cheaper.. I am planning on going the AMD way as I have...