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    No POST w/ new mobo

    I got a new mobo (ASUS A8V-DX no wifi K8T890 DDR GBLAN ) and a AMD Athlon 64 ( 939 ) 3000+. both retail and came pretested from monarchcomputer.com so, i set it all up, and i get no post at all. no video out to the monitor. no beeps. the monitor light comes on for 2 secs when pc is turned...
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    NetLimiter Problem

    I've had this problem for a while. Netlimiter crashes every internet enabled app i have (xfire/wmp/ie/trillian/steam/etc.......). the errror is "memory cannot be read" at a particular location. a friend of mine also has this problem. is there a known solution out there? i have xp pro...
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    I need mobo reccomendation

    I want to get a new 64bit mobo, but not quite sure on what to get. I'm planning on getting a 2800/3000+ for it. I'm not much of an ocer and will be using my old ram (pc2700). - I'm not gonna raid or use SATA - AGP 8x, no pci-x cuz i will be using my 6800. - dont care for on board nic or...
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    Log Each Program's Bandwidth Usage

    I'd like a program that'll tell me how much bandwidth a program has been using in a set period of time. I ahve a bandwidth cap and I think some program running int he background is fkn me over.
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    Best Upgrade

    I have a GigaByte GA 7VA-C Mobo ( LINK ) AMD Athlon XP 2000+ 1 GB PC2700 RAM (currently underclocked to 2100 to match fsb of proc). Nvidia 6800 220 GBs of HD Space. I'm thinking about upping the proc to a 2800+. Would this be the best upgrade or should i ditch the mobo?
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    NETLIMITER Alternate

    Need a program other than netlimiter for my pc (cuz netlimiter crashes apps). something other than 'netpeeker' also. ty!
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    WMV Editor

    I currently use Easy Video Splitter, but i'd prefer something a bit more convenient that I can use to edit my .wmv files. (not windows movie maker!)
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    MX500 - For Gaming?

    Any suggestions on getting an MX500 for gaming?
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    Upgrading a processor

    I have a 2000+ now with 266mhz bus and I'm underclocking my memory to meet this speed. So, I'm thinking about buying a 333mhz proc (mobo will support 333mhz) and I was wondering what to get. What would be the best bang for the $ right now? I'd prefer retail cpus cuz i'm not an ocer. i have...
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    Headphones

    Microphone is optional. I dont need one on it badly. I just need a decent pair for gaming (CS mostly). My current ones are about to go out.
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    Memory could not be read

    Here is the error when i close IE Error Screenshot same happens to a variety of other programs (office programs seem to wrap it up in the reporting tool). i have xp pro with 512MB ocz and 256MB crucial RAM. it's not the RAM cuz i've tried it with one stick in and even RMAed a stick...
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    Memory Latency differs in BIOS/Windows

    Latency when i look in bios is 2.5 (set to auto). i load up windows, run cpuz/sandra and it is 3. i set it to 2.5 manually in bios, and still the same results. what could be wrong? btw, i have a gigabyte ga-7va-c with ocz and crucial memory sticks.
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    Memory Latency

    As far as I know, I have 2 sticks of 2.5, but cpuz says both are running at 3. what could be going on here?
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    Increasing the FSB of Athlon XP 2000+ (133->166)

    I know where to change the fsb speed in bios, but what else do i need to do? i'm doing this to match my RAM speed (pc2700). should i worry about temperature?? i have the retail hs/f that came with the 2000+ proc.
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    Case Mod Question

    I have glow in the dark LED cables in and what kind of lights do I need to have so that they will glow (glow when the pc is running, that is). thanks!
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    *WARM* Western Digital 80GB 8MB Buffer = $35 (After $30 MIR)

    Product Link Rebate link isnt online, so i'd guess it'd come with the product?
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    *DEAD* WD 160 GB 8MB Retail = $60.00 (30 MIR)

    Product Link REBATE LINK (it's also avaliable on the product page) This was also avaliable @ Fry's in Austin, TX.
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    AGP 8x/4x Question

    My mobo only supports AGP 4x. Does that mean that cards marked AGP 8x will work on mine or only ones that say 8x/4x. Noob Question :/ Thanks!
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    Memory Speed / MotherBoard Speed Question

    CPUZ - Memory Tab CPUZ - CPU Tab So, what speed exactly is my memory running at? Is it not the correct speed? can somebody help me out here? (i'm thinking my mem might be underclocked here!)
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    AGP Question

    I'm thinking about upgrading my video card (currently a GeForce4 MX 440 128MB :( ) to a 9800 pro or maybe even a cheap x800. The deal is, my motherboard (GigaByte (GA 7VA-C) only supports AGP 4x. Since most of these new cards are 8x, will they work on my mobo? Would it be worth upgrading my...
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    WRONG BOARD <- PLZ DELETE!

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    How to stream live tv from a tuner card

    I'm on a 10mbps LAN at school and i was wondering if i could stream some baseball games to some friends w/o TV. i have a winfast tv2000 deluxe winxp pro
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    Best video codec to use

    I have winfast PVR, and i was wondering what the best codec to use to record a football game. i've tried a lot of them, and so far winmedia at 1400kbps seems to be the best. any comments/suggestions would be appreciated.
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    Windows Messenger Hotmail Plugins

    Does anyone have the installer for hotmail plugins / know where I can get them? I dont like MSN Messenger because it is too bloated.
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    Printer prints blank pages

    It's a lexmark z23 and its choking on me when i need it the most. i'll get a new printer soon, but any quick ways out of this? TY
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    Norton Internet Security

    I have NIS setup to content filter and pop up block and it is password protected. However, i see that users can go into control panel -> add remove -> nis -> manage -> and reset password. any way to prevent users from resetting my password?
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    Password Protect Outlook

    how can i bring up a password prompt every time i load up ms outlook 2002? anything avaliable like that stuff avaliable in outlook express?
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    Problem with notepad

    i'm thinking this is a virus, but none of the files assosiated with notepad opens up....just nothing happens when i click on them. i cant directly open notepad either. these files can be opened up in other viewers though.
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    Re-encode Video

    I have this video (mpeg4) that is 30mb for 2 minutes. I was wondering how I could re-encode it to divx or any other format that will reduce size while keeping quality.
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    Routers sharing bandwidth

    I have 1024/128 cable now and its split 3 ways through a router. so if computer1 is downloading at 100kbps, how big of an impact will this have on computers2 and 3? i've tried experimenting around with this, but nothing is conclusive (meaning they keep changing time to time)
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    S-Video in

    I'm trying to get video from a camcorder (which has s-video out) to a pc. What kind of card should I get? The computer already has a video card, so can this be done without buying a new video card? Thanks