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    Office Max HP Pavilion P4-2.9GHz Desktop w/ 15" LCD = $ 299

    has anybody purchased this system? I went to the store to attempt to buy the system and the guy told me to go online to buy it off the officemax website...did that but officemax doesn't have it. I went to the HPshopping.com site and its not accepting the coupon code, it wont let me enter the...
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    computer turns off for no reason??

    When I am using my computer and the CPU is being overworked, my computer just turns off like as if someone pulled the plug from the socket. Even during random times like when I'm just searching the web it does it. could it be my power supply is slowly failing or the CPU fan is not working...
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    why is MCE using high CPU??

    hehe, nice catch...just hoping to spread the word so I can get some solutions for the problem
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    why is MCE using high CPU usage?

    Athlon 2000 1.64 Ghz 1 GB of RAM (believe its PC2700) XFX GForceFX 5500 256 MB Hauppage 150MCE TV Tuner MCE 2005 is there something wrong with my installation or is it the way it is?? When I use the MCE program to watch TV or listen to the radio or anything doing with MCE, it uses up...
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    why is MCE using high CPU??

    Athlon 2000 1.64 Ghz 1 GB of RAM (believe its PC2700) XFX GForceFX 5500 256 MB Hauppage 150MCE TV Tuner MCE 2005 is there something wrong with my installation or is it the way it is?? When I use the MCE program to watch TV or listen to the radio or anything doing with MCE, it uses up...
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    Hardware Acceleration causing 100% CPU usage.

    sounds like you don't wanna do a format, but to avoid raising your blood pressure anymore, just do a format...formatting cures everything, majority of the time.
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    y is MCE using alot of CPU?

    Athlon 2000 1.64 Ghz 1 GB of RAM (believe its PC2700) XFX GForceFX 5500 256 MB Hauppage 150MCE TV Tuner MCE 2005 this system is running on 3 yrs for me but I am happy with it...til recently with this CPU usage problem. I strongly believe its crazy for a computer to lag and be using 100%...
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    y is MCE using alot of CPU?

    but my CPU is at least 50%, avg of 60...n when i click on a link to surf the net, BOOM, 100%!!
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    y is MCE using alot of CPU?

    a new one...XFX Gforce 5500 256mb when you watch TV or listen to radio w/ MCE or jus use MCE in general, wats the CPU usage??
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    y is MCE using alot of CPU?

    is there something wrong with my installation or is it the way it is?? When I use the MCE program to watch TV or listen to the radio, it uses up 50% of the CPU and lags my computer!! I can't surf the net easily while having MCE on. does anyone know what the problem might be or is it just...
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    MCE installation problem

    did you look at the start menu under accessories??
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    HOT: Avoid Verizon Early Cancelation Fee, get out your contract free

    if i were to cancel, would I still be able to keep the same number when I switch over to another service?????
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    HP ZV6000 Laptop AMD, 512MB, 60GB, DVDRW, 54G, 15.4" widescreen $565 AR

    does anyone know what type of RAM this notebook uses? The HP site has been down for the past hour.
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    Hot! HP zv6000 Notebook AMD 3000+ $499 AR, in-store at office depot

    The weekly ad at officedepot is having a deal on the same laptop again...is it the same great deal?? I just purchased my ZV6000 last weekend from the HP site and was pist that I missed this deal by a week and now i'm even more frustrated that its back again a week after I ordered. Sigh...
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    Gas skyrocketed, oh my!

    does anyone know the specific reason to why the huge gas spike in the recent days and in the recent years?? I heard something about the hurricane doing something to the Gulf supply...but what about the recent years??
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    best range extender

    ummmm...u lose bandwidth when you use the extender???
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    FREE! New public Alchemy version Sveasoft firmware for Linksys WRT54G / WRT54GS wireless 802.11g router

    I just upgraded to this software...which antenna is the right n left ones?? When looking at the router from the front or from the back? also, what does the afterburner option do when turned on?? I'm only getting 65% signal strength and trying anything to make it stonger, may even buy one...
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    difference between tire brands but same model number??

    i saw some reviews on tires...can you actually notice noise or comfort differences between tires...or is it just a placebo effect??
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    difference between tire brands but same model number??

    my fault...when I said model number, I was referring to the "size". Basically all those numbers after the Brand name. I am a newb :confused: at this and apologize for the error. :beer: But after reading the posts, I understand that all brands make different styles of tires but the size will...
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    difference between tire brands but same model number??

    I just bought 2 new tires for my car...they're different from the other 2 tires already on my car. All 4 tires are the same model number but both pairs of tires are from different brands. My questions is: Besides the threading style, is there a difference in size of the tires?? I'm...
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    Hot airsoft deal - KJW M92f style silver full metal GBB handgun

    for these BB guns, you're paying for quality and power. Those cheapo guns that are like $50are made out of "cheap" plastic that can't control the pressure from the gas inside those gas powered guns. Eventually they'll crack and it'll just become a paper weight. Also, they're light to begin...
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    warm: Antec True380 power supply for $35.95 + shipping

    10.77 jus for shipping!!! O_O
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    replacing brake pads and rotors directions

    err, i have one of those ratchet wrenches from AutoZone tool kits, would that be enough to be an equivalent to your torque wrench?? would it be a ripoff to go to the Nissan Dealer to get "Nissan Parts" or should I just do research and buy name brand or highly recommended parts from auto...
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    Borders/Waldenbooks 25% off Coupon

    i Too have my doubts cuz it says "Void if copied"...so wouldn't printing this multiple times be a form of copying???
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    Free Recyled Paper(30%) at Officemax

    how long is this deal gonna last??
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    replacing brake pads and rotors directions

    thanks to all who contributed to help. you all kick major ARSE!!
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    replacing brake pads and rotors directions

    Chilton's??? is that the name of a Repair manual? I've only heard of Haynes.
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    Is Vince Carter motivated? or is Jason Kidd that good?

    yea, its a combination of Vincsanity and the Kidd playing together. Kidd, just like Nash, makes everyone around him plays better cuz he disributes the ball and Vince has someone to give him the those nice sweet passes. Too bad Jefferson is out for the season, otherwise the Nets would b...
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    replacing brake pads and rotors directions

    hey all, I'm a newbie to car mechanics and was wondering if anyone out there can direct me to a link or tell me step by step on how to replace the car rotors and brake pads or maybe even a book out there that I can buy (besides the car's mechanic book)? I have a 99 Nissan Altima and it's...
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    in search of mpg to avi converter program

    does anyone know a good mpg to avi converter program? preferably freeware but if not, any suggestions would help. thanks.
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    $8.88 for a 12 pack of Exxon Motor oil at Autozone AR + tax

    Exxon/Mobil make the bulk oil for pretty much all other oil "makers" in the us like Castrol and others. Witht all the new standards oils have to meet today, just about any good name brand oil that is speced for your car/truck will work, as long as it changed enough. I like 10W30 year...
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    $8.88 for a 12 pack of Exxon Motor oil at Autozone AR + tax

    is there much of a difference between regular oils?? Like Exxon, Mobil, Quaker, Castrol, etc. And what about those oils that say they're made for "High Mileage" or "Start-up" :confused: And also the type of oil: 10W-30, 10W-40, etc. Also any recommendations from anyone? I'm a newbie at oil...
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    what's a excellent photo printer paper?

    so I just go to a Best Buy or Staples and ask them for a sampler pack of photo paper??
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    what's a excellent photo printer paper?

    anyone know what's a excellent photo printing paper out there? I'm interested in printing photos out of my Newly purchased HP Photosmart 145 and want to use and want the quality of the photos to last and look excellent (or maybe near excellent). Basically just want the quality to last...
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    HP PhotoSmart 7660 Color Photo Printer, 12 PPM, 4800x 1200 DPI » only $24.99 + Free Shipping (AR)

    i'm definately all in it if it's accepted at the MicroCenter near me...saw the 7660 on clearance for $60...so it this rebate is accepted for microcenter, I can get this baby for $10!!!!!!! (not including tax which would b about an additional $4 or so) can anyone confirm MicroCenter as a...
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    newegg $19 full tower antec-ish case

    hahaha, gotta agree w/ him on that...or maybe a trash can...;)
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    What's a good MB for Sempron 2400+/2500+????

    want to build a new gaming computer and I've already narrowed the CPU down to the sempron 2400+ or 2500+... But what is a good MB out there for those two CPUs?? I'm looking for a MB that runs well and possibly cheap as well if applicable. any help here would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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    what's a good MB for sempron 2400+/2500+??

    want to build a new gaming computer and I've already narrowed the CPU down to the sempron 2400+ or 2500+... But what is a good MB out there for those two CPUs?? I'm looking for a MB that runs well and possibly cheap as well if applicable. any help here would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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    problem w/ Daewoo f257a...white screens on power up

    I have a Daewoo f257a about a month old now and it recently started to become an annoyance. Once I turn on the monitor itself, a white screen would appear. This white screen has nothing to do with my PC. My PC boots up fine, its just the monitor that white screens itself. And then it becomes...
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    Vivitar 5.0MP Digital Camera for $169.99 (NR)

    how are the reviews for this camera??