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    Core i5/i7 removable heat spreader

    Hey guys, building my first i5 system. Just wondering if the heat spreader on CPU itself is removable, like the ones on the P4? Any cooling efficiancy gains by doing this?
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    Linux IP Bridging over SSH tunnel?

    I've got a server behind a buddy's firewall that only has one outgoing port open for my server. I can ssh OUT of this port to my home gateway, but I can't SSH in from the internet. How can I set up an IP bridge from his network to mine so that he can take advantage of my FIOS?
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    No internet at the in-laws - ARGH!

    My inlaws live in a suburban area down the street from a housing subdivision in construction. There is NO decent internet connection at their house! I can't feed my WoW addiction! I've researched cable internet, no cable drop at their location I've researched DSL internet, "We do not...
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    Dual Channel memory with 3GB RAM

    I just bought a new laptop.. Toshiba X205-sli4 I had a rather lengthy discussion with the helpless desk, and ended up right where I started. The older version of this laptop was equiped with the T7500 Memrom C2D processor, and 2x1GB matched pair of DDR - just fine for dual channel. The...
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    Best utility for testing hard drives?

    Hi everyone, Worked out a deal with my company, gonna start getting a BUNCH of system pull IDE hard drives.. Ranging from 20GB to mabye 80GB, all various brands. I know each brand has their own propiatary 'fitness' test, but most won't work on another branded drive.. What's the best...
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    MUST...HAVE...SATA...RAID

    Just got this laptop last week.. I'm already looking to ricer it out... I know some Toshiba laptops have Intel SATA raid built in, I'm not sure if this is one of those. If it is built in, how would I use it? If it is not, can I still do a striping raid array with my 2x160GB's? How would I...
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    USB docking station questions - mainly video related

    I just bought a new Toshiba laptop - X205-SLI4 As I'm planning on using this machine as a desktop replacement, I would also like to have the ability to game with a desktop environment whenever possible.. It appears that the X205 only supports a USB docking station, not a full hardware...
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    I need Disc #4 of compaq/HP recovery discs

    The copy I made on a clients computer won't work for some reason.. I think it's bull that Compaq expects the end user to pay for a software installation disc (which they bought when they bought the computer) if the copy they sent on the HD doesn't work for some reason.. Can someone help...
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    Can I hook my laptop up to this TV?

    I need a TV for my bedroom. We will be watching movies in there mainly, with a small amount of analog cable TV.. I've got my eye on the Samsung LN-S2738D http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5031322 My question is this: Can I actually hook up my laptop to this LCD TV...
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    Need a new Surround Sound system - Suggestions?

    I've been doing a lot of thinking, and my existing audio system in my living room isn't cutting it. (It's so old I can't find a web link) It was just a Sony R2600, all-in-one tuner/tape/5-disc cd changer, with 2 big speakers(10" woofers) Anyway, enough of that. Time for something new, and a...
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    "Advanced Search" function broken

    Was doing a quick search and it seems that the "These Exact Words" box in the advanced search page is broken. When anything is entered into this box, the search will always return no results. Even when searching for a commonly used word, such as "the" It seems that all the other boxes are...
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    Advice overclocking a Celeron(brookdale) 2.0Ghz

    I've got a celeron 2.0Ghz in my laptop (brookdale) Is there a way to "unlock" this processor to perform as a p4? (or at the very least, unlock some blocked cache?) My laptop board can handle up to a P4 2.8Ghz (but at a 400 mhz FSB)
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    REQ: Someone with an Inspiron 1100/1150/5100/5150

    My battery's dead. Have the laptop running on AC power, plug the battery in and the laptop goes dead. even the AC adapter turns off. take the battery out, plug the AC adapter back in, and the system turns on again. mabye someone can call up Dell and order me a replacement? I don't mind...
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    Help upgrading Celeron 2Ghz in my Inspiron 1100

    As the topic says, i'd like to upgrade the CPU in my Inspiron 1100, preferably with a Pentium M chip. What is the fastest supported Pentium M chip that I can run on this system without having to replace the mainboard? Service Tag: DHQZK31
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    I have an Inspiron 1100... anyone with a broken 5100/5150?

    I've got an Inspiron 1100 that in my opinion, works beautifully. From my research, the 1100's did not come with minipci slots, but the 5100/5150 did.. it LOOKS as if Dell included the basic support, but I'm missing an adapter.. Here's the jack I'm talking about...
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    question about bypassing Windows ICS

    I've got a friend that lives at his parents house, and his dad is paranoid about network security. The trouble is, my friend's dad doesn't know squat about network security.(In truth, he thinks he knows, which is worse than knowing that you don't know.) He's got his network set up as...
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    Why does my ATi Rage Mobility 128 hate my PCMCIA wLAN card?

    run the restore cd(WinME) with the wlan card out, and machine runs fine. Install the wlan card, and the next reboot, the driver gets stuck in an infinite loop. These are with 3 different sets of video card drivers, and on windows XP and 98, too.
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    Anyone need Restore CDs for Compaq 1800 series laptops?

    I have them on my server, for download.. If you want a hard copy let me know and I'll arrange delivery. Since I'm giving the ISO away, 'freebie thread' rules apply. $4 for shipping and the hard CDs are yours.
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    Does anyone know what video card this is? (manufacturer)

    pics here, and here. the back says Bios Version 5.40.02.05.11 It also has some other # there 0062904001360 I figure it's a 6800 Ultra as the stock speeds were 400/1100, but I'd like to figure out who made this card...
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    Looking for Compaq laptop Restore Disk

    Or mabye someone can point me to a webpage with all the drivers I need? Driverguide doesn't seem to have anything that works.
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    Latitude C610 CPU _downgrade_ capability

    I've got a Latitude C610 motherboard recently that doesn't have a CPU, I'm not sure if this motherboard is good, was looking at buying a super-cheap CPU to test with. Will a Mobile P3 600mhz CPU work in this board? My (other) curently working Latitude C610 has a Mobile P3 1.2Ghz CPU.
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    Replacement LCD needed

    I'm looking for a replacement LCD assembly for my 'recently aquired' Compaq Presario 18XL3 laptop. I've currently got an LCD for an 1800T, however it doesn't work quite right and am curious if it is compatible. I was told it was, now I'm not so sure. I would appreciate offers, if you happen...