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    What's the biggest monitor I can use?

    Been out of the computer loop for years. Bought me a 21" CRT for $1200 back in the day. Currently using a 24" TN, I was wanting to upgrade to a 24, 27 or 30 IPS ultrasharp dells. Been using work laptop for years, so can't really buy my own laptop anymore. I wanted to upgrade my home desktop...
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    Frys deal: Sempron 2800 vs P4 506+

    Sorry, I hate asking these lame versus questions but the only place I can find is tomshardware and those charts don't seem right. I'm looking for cheap so Fry's has the Sempron 2800+ with ECS board for $70 and the P4 506+ with ECS board for $100. I know the ECS sucks, but besides that which...
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    Can't get it to keep working, please help.

    Hi, I setup a wireless network and I'm having problems. Next to the cable modem is the first wireless router (DI524) that services that building. I have another router (DI624) that is hardwired to the first router beaming the signal to a compatible repeater (DWL-G800AP). On the repeater is a...
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    Help, Configuring wireless connection for home and school.

    Hi, My school has a wireless access point and I want to set one up at home too. To set it up at home and make the connection seamless, do I just make the SSID and channel the same as school at home. Also the school doesn't use WEP, so I wouldn't use it on both. To keep the leachers out who...
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    Best midpriced home subwoofer, JBL PB12 on sale, free shipping.

    Hi, I was searching for a decent home subwoofer and came across www.jandr.com, they have the JBL PB12 for $299.99 with free shipping. Looking at the reviews for this, it seems its a good sub for the price. This usually goes for $400 at 800.com or crutchfield.com and bestbuy has it for $380. I...
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    Xbox DVD kit in stock and Racing Wheel on sale at KBkids.com

    KBkids.com has the DVD kit for $29.99 in stock, ebworld has it in stock for $34.99. Also the mad catz racing wheel is on sale for $49.99 on kbkids.com, usually goes for $59.99. The only coupons I know of is the $5 off $40 and use ebates for 2%. The coupon can be found on ebates also. Alex
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    Mushkin Basic 512MB DDR ram is $94, free shipping with GOLD heat spreaders.

    Hi, I just recieved 2 sticks of 512MB DDR PC2100 and I was shocked to see that they had Gold heat spreaders on just like the picture for their more expensive models, there's no indication on the web site that they give you the nice heat spreaders for the cheap $94 ones. Besides that if you...
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    Help! Would having a weak power supply prevent the computer from starting???

    Hi, I'm having problems with computer, I recently switch mobos from a KT7-RAID to a A7V with a promise RAID card and added 2 more 256MB dimms. After everything is added, it worked fine for a day but the computer won't boot at all, none of the fans turn on, as if the computer has no power but...
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    Another Wireless Network Setup Question: Am I doing this right?

    Hi, Before I go purchase all the equipment needed I just wanted to know if I'm doing this right. From all the posts I've read this is what I got. MY SITUATION: Since AT&T is raising rates, we decided between 3 apartments to share the connection using a wireless network. one apt. is right...
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    Basic Switch question regarding cable modem sharing.

    Hi, I have a basic question about sharing a cable modem using a switch/router such as a linksys. My cable company registers the ethernet card address so that only that specific card can access the network. So do I have to register the switch address with them or does the switch allow the card...
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    Free AMD case stickers. Repost.

    This is a repost of an old post of mine since people are selling the stickers again and there are probably some who don't know how to get these for free. Hi, I'm sure many of you might know this already but here's a reminder, also its a hot deal cause its free. Once in awhile I see some con...
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    Case is very cold in Los Angeles.

    Hi, I live in Los Angeles and we are going through a cold spell, well lately I noticed that my cpu temp is 27C idle and it never went that low before, usually idle at 32C, and my case temp is 23C, I thought the temp reading might be broken but just in case, anybody else in the LA area...
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    WinModem vs Controller based, is there a real difference.

    Hi, I was wondering if a winmodem and a controller based is really different in terms of performance or anything else. I know that a winmodem relies on the computer to do its thing and that the controller based does its thing by itself, etc. I have a internal winmodem and also a external...
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    How far can you overclock a 1gig Tbird? Need help.

    Hi, I was wondering how high a 1gig tbird usually went. I check the database at overclockers.com but it doesn't help much. From personal experience how high did you guys go. 1.1 or 1.2. Alex
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    Whisper Enermax 330 Watt highly recommend, dropped temp a lot.

    Hi, There's been some discussions about power supplies, I recently bought the whisper enermax 330/350 watt power supply to replace the antec pp303x I had before because my friend wanted to buy one and I wanted a quieter PS. The enermax is definitly quieter but not by much but the big...
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    wrong fourm sorry delete please

    Yes, I thought i was posting to for sale.. Alex
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    Hey, Tbird 1.1 gigers what's your temp on the CPU?

    Hi, I just bought one of the Week 24 750's, it hit 1050 on default and is stable at 1100 @ 1.85V. I'm using artic silver, what's your idle temp and load temp. This is using the thermistor on the Abit Kt7, idle is 37C and load is 53C max usually around 50-51C. Alex
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    Free Athlon and Duron Case Stickers. Reminder

    Hi, I'm sure many of you might know this already but here's a reminder, also its a hot deal cause its free. Once in awhile I see some con artist try to sell the case stickers to some poor smuck who pays a dollar or two for an athlon or duron case sticker from them. Call 1-800-222-9323, the AMD...
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    Can't notice difference between mushkin 1.5 and 2.0 on Abit KT7.

    Hi, I replaced the two sticks of mushkin rev 1.5 I had with 2 sticks of rev 2.0. well without overclocking I wanted to see how high the fsb could go. So I set it to default clock 700 and started bumping up the FSB. With 1.5 I can get to 107 stable without enhanced memory on in the bios, with...
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    3rd Harddrive for KT7-RAID

    Hi, I'm setting up a video editing rig, it needs a separate harddrive for windows and the a/v content. Would I put the 3rd harddrive, on the IDE 1 or put it on the RAID controller. thanks ALex
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    3rd Harddrive for KT7-RAID setup

    Hi, I'm setting up a video editing rig, it needs a separate harddrive for windows and the a/v content. Would I put the 3rd harddrive, on the IDE 1 or put it on the RAID controller. thanks ALex
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    Blue Duron 650 and Thunderbird 700, what gives.

    Hi, I stopped by the PC Club in Los Angeles to pick up 2 processors and I bought a blue tint Duron 650 and a blue tint Thunderbird 700, I thought after reading various articles in anandtech that the blue versions didn't exsist for Durons and didn't go that low for TB. I'm pretty sure they are...