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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 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    what's a good Internet Browser program?

    So far I've heard good reviews for opera and firefox. I'm trying to avoid using IE or Netscape cause they're just too "boring" any suggestions or opinions??
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    Sunlight bad for monitors??

    one of my friends said that he saw it on techtv sometime ago that sunlight is bad for monitors. I didn't believe this but he says its true. O_o Can anyone confirm this belief or prove him wrong??:confused:
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    wireless network goes out durin storm

    can anyone help me in explaining why my wireless network becomes very crappy everytime it rains outside and a solution to this???? The signal is already low, sometimes good, but majority of the times low during good weather with the transfer of information at 18 MB/s. But when the bad weather...
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    need an avi chopper

    anybody know where exactly i can get an avi chopper program?? i need to cut of the end of an avi so i can fit it onto my cd.
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    possible to watch cable without cable box??

    I jus got the All-in-Wonder 9600Pro video card and I connected my cable to it and none of the channels work. Seems like I need the cable box to descramble the signal. But I was wondering if there are any programs out there that can descramble this signal so I dont need to use the cable box...
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    which external enclosure to get?

    i am in need of an external enclosure for a desktop hard drive, anyone know of good external enclosures??
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    jus formatted n installed XP n says i got low virtual memory

    jus formatted my computer and installed XP. The hard drive still has 10gb free and its telling me its low on virutal memory. does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this problem??
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    Gainward 650 XP Golden Package...opinions??

    Looking at this video card right now...any one got opinions about it???
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    Any suggestions on which GeForce4 Ti 4x00 to buy?

    I'm planning to upgrade my video card from the GeForce 2 card I have to a GeForce 4. I don't have a clue on which one to get but I know that I want a GeForce4 Ti 4x00. My price range is from $150 - $250. Can anyone help and tell me which G4 Ti cards are good and for a low price. Thanx.