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    Formating drive after running dual boot

    I was running Vista 64 on a 1 TB hard drive (C: ). Then I decided to install Windows 7 on a 500 gb hard drive ( D : ). I have had them dual booting for a while now. However, I have decided to format the Vista drive as I never go into it anymore. I have already removed the stuff I...
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    Help me disable a computer.

    I am at the point in my PC repair class that we are taking other student's PCs and making it hard for them to fix them. I can do hardware replacements with bad items but no actual damage. Since the other students are in the room, I may do hardware as a decoy and do software damage. We...
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    BIOS sees EIDE Hard drivve but operrating system doesn't

    I finally got my hands on a copy of Vista 64, and installed it on a new 1TB seagate HD. All went smoothe, I updated my chipset drivers, my graphics card drivers, and everything was good. Except I cannot see my old 320GB EIDE drive in Windows. It shows up in bios but not in My Computer, or...
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    DVD Rom not showing up in Bios

    I had used the dvd drive a couple of days ago, and it no longer showed up under my computer... Since I just set up dual boot with Vista/Windows7 I decided to check the bios to see if it was still there. It isn't. Under DVD/Cdrom it says none. Any ideas?
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    Just upgraded not impressed

    I just upgraded from an Opteron 145 to a Q6600. I do a lot of video converting, and that impressed me. It went from 1:40 to 25min. However running repairs on quick pars was not that impressive 8 min to repair to 6. It is better but not great. I am using an old 80gb IDE hard drive. I...
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    MB/RAM/CPU

    I need to get Ram, MB, CPU and Burner around $350... I will be using it for some med/ heavy gaming, but a good amount of video converting from a camcorder to dvd (project I am working on) I need suggestions for ram... My Graphics card will have to be the 7900GTS for now... E8400 $194.00...
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    TK-57 vs T2330?

    I can either get a toshiba with the t2330 for $499 or a tk-57 for 549. The tk-57 is an HP. The pro's (copared to the other computer) are: 1 extra usb has firewire comes with 2gb ram instead of one (would buy one extra gig right away with other computer) Is expandable to 4 gb (other is...
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    CPU, Motherboard,PSU and Ram on a $325 budget

    Just what the title says , You have $325 for these 4 items what do you buy? I have a 7800gt that will have to hold me over, I would like 2 gb of ram. Light OC if any. I play games and surf the net.
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    Reformatted, added XP pro 2nd Hd Problem.

    My 2nd hard drive can be seen in device manager, but can not be accessed under my computer. The drive can be seen in the setup menu. I tried going to drive management and refreshing the drive list, but no luck. Any ideas?
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    MotherBoard, CPU, PSU and Memory

    I have been given a XFX 7800gt and have gotten $200-$300 for those items here is what I picked. A little over budget and would look to cut a couple of dollars if you can see where. Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 Allendale 1.8GHz 2M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail...
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    Dead Pixels

    Woke Up with a single line from the top of the laptop monitor to the bottom, the laptop wasn't dropped... Is there anything that can be done or am I basically screwed?
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    Stupid question

    I have never gotten anything but ATA and saw a deal on a PATA how much different is it and what do I need to get with it?
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    A couple of question

    I just bought the GTO and am ready to install but I have a problem. I have an XFX 7800gt that I sent back with issues, and they still have the card. I didn't uninstall the drivers before sendng it back because I didn't expect to upgrade. Can I install the GTO then uninstall all the drivers...
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    Anyone ever send a card back to XFX?

    My graphics card has started pixelating then freezing when playing games, I have an XFX 7800gt. Has anyone had expereance with them? I would like to have it back for oct. 17th for BF2142...
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    Lite Case?

    I have been bringing my case to friends houses more and more lately and could use a lighter case. Can anyone recommend a decent case that is lite, easy to move and is cool. All that for under $100 (hopefully 75 or under.) I am willing to go down to micro atx if I need to...
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    Windows Media Help!

    I recently upgraded my computer, got a new processor motherboard and graphics card. Formated the harddrive and started from scratch. Ever since I did this all Videos played in the window media player seems to be zoomed in so I only see the middle section of videos. Can anyone give suggestions...
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    Hooking computer up through component jack.

    Is there a settings I need to change. THe load up looks good and so does the initial windows load up page but once windows is loaded it looks like crap. I was hoping to play BF2 on my 51" tv tomorrow since I am stuck at home. I have a XFX 7800gt if that makes a differance.
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    Do I need thermal grease?

    I am building a new computer, and I didnt think about it untill now. Does the new cpu come with thermal grease or should I have bought some?
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    Building My computer from old parts and new parts.

    I will be installing xp again, should I do it now or wait untill the new parts are in?
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    Rate this budget PC, Money well spent?

    Here is what I have to start with, and I have a small budget $500-$600 for the rest. The parts I will be bringing over to the new system: Antec Solution SLK3000-B Black Computer Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129152 2 sticks WINTEC AMPO 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM...
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    Building a new system and have a few small questions.

    Here is what I have to start with, and I have a small budget $500-$600 for the rest. The parts I will be bringing over to the new system: Antec Solution SLK3000-B Black Computer Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129152 2 sticks WINTEC AMPO 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM...
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    Need help picking a laptop

    My dad wants to get my mom a laptop for christmas for the trips they take. It doesn't have to be state of the art but it needs to be light and good for digital pictures, any advice?
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    Need help picking a laptop.

    My dad wants to get my mom a laptop for christmas for the trips they take. It doesn't have to be state of the art but it needs to be light and good for digital pictures, any advice?
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    Will this help me enough?

    I was hoping to have just enough money to build a new computer in the next month, but it looks like I won't be able to do that until sometime late next year. I do have about $175 I can spend so my question is with my current system would upgrading to a better graphics card be worth it. I...
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    $600 to spend on CPU, Motherboard, Graphics card and PSU

    The title says it all, in the next month or so I will have $600 to spend on those 4 things, the rest I can take from my current computer. After reading reviews I have pretty much decided on this supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817189003 But after that I am lost...
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    Is this enough power for this rig?

    MB CHTECH VNF4 S939 RET CPU AMD 64 |3000+ ATHLON 939P 90 RT kingston valueram DDR 512MB VGA LEADTEK GF PX6600TD-256 RT HD 80GB|WD 7200RPM 8MB CDRW 52x32x52 ROSEWILL RR-521 and a maxtor 80gb HD This is the power supply...
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    Is there a wireless router that can also be wired?

    I just got my wife a laptop and would like her to be able to use it throughout the whole house, but I have 2 other desktops hooked up to a router. Is there a router that does both wires and wireless? Shadow.
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    Deecent impulse buy?

    My wife has wanted a laptop forever, and I found a deal at office depot for $550 with a possibility of getting a $125 off rebate. The model I got is a Gateway 4012GZ and the specs are: ? Processor operates at 1.50GHz (Celery. ) ? 512MB memory ? 80GB hard drive ? DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo...
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    SLK3000B

    The case came with no instructions and a bunch of hardware... It came with a box that had rails for the 5.25 drives and other hardware as well. The rails for the 5.25 hold the drive in place and it looks like there is a place for the screwsto go in but the holes don't line up. Is there a...
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    Help finding the XClio 450bl

    It was on backorder at newegg and cheifvalue, now it it completley gone. They still have the 400watt, is it as good (besides 50 less watts)? Any other place carry them? Thanks. Shadow
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    Is this a decent PSU?

    I am planning on a build soon with a Nforce 4 ultra Motherboard, a 3200 cpu, a 6660gt PCI-E graphics card 1 gb of memory, a 200gb HD and a cdburner. (dvd burner is external) Would this be sufficent? http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=17-104-123&depa=1 Shadow
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    Is this a decent setup?

    I will Preface by saying I am on a budget and will likely be picking stuff up as it hits in sale. I wam giving up my Saturdays to work wnough OT to build this... Case: SLK3000B ATX Super Mid-Tower without Power Supply BLACK $47.00 shipped...
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    A couple more questions

    I have this motherboard here: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-127-167&depa=0 First question, after 1.5 years why is this motherboard still this expensive? Also, RAM: 3x DIMM for DDR333/266 Max 3GB, 2x DIMM for DDR400, Is there a big difference between...
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    Can you run 2 different size sticks of memory?

    I had always thought that it was a no-no but my friend wants to buy a 512 stick and already has 2 128's I know for sure it is better to run the same but are you supposed to run it with different sizes? Shadow
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    Building a $600 computer without moniter need feedback

    Okay I am building a $600 computer and I need feedback on the stuff I have so far, Motherboard: MSI "K8T NEO2-F" VIA K8T800 Pro Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket 939 CPU -RETAIL $96 Cpu: AMD Athlon 64 3000+, 512KB L2 Cache, Socket 939 64-bit Processor - Retail $152 RAM...
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    Looking for a specific post

    Yesterday I found a post that had a list of the best video cards depending on what budget you are on. I can't seem to find it now. I picked the Leadtek nVIDIA GeForce 6200 Video Card, 128MB I picked it because you can open the pipeline and make it basically a 6600. So either I need to find...