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    Random hard lockups - I give up!

    Hi all, So this is a problem which I have been trying to resolve for over a year and a half. My problem, as mentioned in the title, is random lockups - mouse stops moving, keyboard stops responding, sound loops, and the only next thing I can do is to hit the reset button. The lockups appear...
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    My first TV Tuner [Winfast DV2000] experience: not so good

    Hi everyone, I've installed my very first TV Tuner card a few days ago, and after countless attempts at trying to get it to work properly, I am on the verge of giving up. The card I purchased is a Leadtek WinFast DV2000. My problem: I can either get a picture or sound, but not both...
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    "No signal".....

    This ****** problem has been causing a major problem in the rear for quite some time now, and I really, really, REALLY need your help. First, here is my current system specs: CPU: Intel Pentium 4 550 (3.4GHz) RAM: 1GB (2x512MB) DDR400 Generic Memory (2.5-3-3-5) Motherboard: ASUS P5P800...
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    Strange temperature 'problem' with GeForce 6800 Ultra

    Okay, yesterday I installed the NV Silencer 5 for my GeForce 6800 Ultra... it's great and all, since it is much more quieter than the stock cooler. But I have one problem which is somewhat worrying me, and it is with the temps. When I turn my computer on, the core temperature begins to rise...
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    Video card diagnosis software?

    I was wondering if there is a program which lets you test your graphics card for defects/possible damages, etc. I use Prime95 for testing the CPU and memtest86 for testing the RAM. I want to test my video card too, but I don't know if there's a suitable software for such purposes.
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    Do video cards 'degrade' over time?

    Someone clear this up for me... I have a GeForce 6800 Ultra. I used to be able to overclock it to 449/1190 without any artifacts, but now it can only go up to about 430/1160 before it starts showing small but noticable artifacts! Also, I used to get around 8.9k for my GFX score in AquaMark3...
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    Need help regarding hard disks

    Need help regarding hard disks - Excruciatingly slow bootup with HD present on secondary IDE channel This problem is driving me nuts. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Currently, I have two hard disks and one DVD writer installed on my PC: Primary Master - Maxtor 2F040L0 (41.2GB @...
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    Memory, overclocking, and lifespan

    Does overclocking memory reduce its lifespan? If so, by how much? I am getting DDR400 memory soon, and I am wondering if I can overclock it to higher speeds without trading off too much of its lifespan.
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    'Detect Optimal Frequencies'?

    Okay, I want to squeeze some more juice out of my GeForce 6800U so I'm planning to overclock it. But before I do that, could someone explain to me how the 'Detect Optimal Frequencies' button in the nVidia control panel works? Is it reliable and safe? And also, repeatedly clicking on that button...
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    Cooling fans

    My current case has space left for either 1 x 120mm fan or 2 x 80mm fans. For a cooler PC, which is better of the two?
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    Memory question

    Hi, I was planning to buy some new memory for my PC. The place where I plan to buy them is offering two types of memory modules, each with a different chipset (Hynix and Samsung) and the same specs. But what stumps me is: Legend / Twinmos 512M DDR-400 Ram (Hynix Chipset) - $119.00+GST...
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    Is there such software as this?

    Is there a software which can directly record sounds which come out of your speakers? I want to record a BGM from a game to an MP3 file.
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    Will upgrading my mobo improve performance?

    Hi, Right now, I am running my GeForce 6800 Ultra on AGP4x, due to the limitations of my motherboard. If I upgrade my motherboard to a one which supports AGP8x, would there be a performance increase in 3D applications and games? If so, by how much?