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    Sony DRU-710A failing

    I have had my Sony DRU-710A external for like 6 months. About 3 months of it were great. Then it stopped. First it would only read discs like half the time and mostly even when it did, the burns were messed up (ie would not play dvd backups in my dvd player). Now the drive will not read...
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    What is wrong with my cpu!!!? IT IS HOT!!

    I have a A64 Newcastle 3500+. I was originally using the stock HSF and thermal pad that came in retail box, but I was getting idle temperatures of ~47C, so I bought a thermaltake polo 735 HSF. Same temps! I cant believe they didnt change AT ALL! What could be wrong? I used a thin...
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    Polo 735 with A645 3500+ not up to par?

    Recently built an AMD A64 3500+ New Castle. At first I used the stock HSF with the thermal pad that it came with. I didn't like my temps of 53-56C under load and around 47C no load. I decided to grab a Thermaltake POLO 735 3 in 1 HSF. I applied arctic silver 5 (thin layer) and then placed...
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    Two Wireless Optical Desktop Keyboard/Mouse combos

    I have the Microsoft wireless optical desktop setup (just the regular one) on two computers, right next to each other. I have interference, they cannot both work at once (keyboard connects on whichever receiver it feels like). I was wondering if there is a way to change the channel it is...
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    Best aftermarket HSF for 6800 GT?

    I'm looking to OC my PNY 6800GT a little, and to keep it cooler than the stock cooler does, I am looking for an aftermarket HSF. I found the NV Silencer 5, which seems like a good product that does the job, but what other products are out there, and what is the "best"? Thanks!
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    Mouse cursor freezes but mouse still works?!

    I have a unique problem! I just built a new rig... specs are these Abit AV8 3rd Eye Mobo AMD A64 Newcastle 3500+ CPU Kingston HyperX PC3200 DDR RAM PNY Geforce 6800 GT 256MB Logitech MX1000 Wireless Laser Mouse Microsoft Desktop Elite Wirless Keyboard The problem is that sometimes...
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    Temperature

    I have the stock fan and at no OC it seems to be running hot - ~47C. I have an AMD 3500+ with Abit AV8 3rd eye. Why is it so hot? How hot can it get? When is it too hot? Thanks.