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    Hard Drive just went missing!

    I've built this computer about a year ago and it's been working fine. I have three hard drives. Just recently, about 2 to 3 weeks ago one of my drives went missing. I checked my bios and it picks up the drive just fine. For some reason vista no long picks up my IDE drive. My other two...
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    Who are the top custom software/database developers?

    Hey guys, to cut a story short I need to find a top rated software/database development firm to develop my software. The firm needs to be familiar with the health field regulations and electronic signitures. The project deadline is around six to seven months. Can anyone give me some...
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    Help me find a password

    Okay guys, i've been a member for a while so don't think im doing anything illegal. I'm at my brother's house and he turned on some type of security lock on his actiontec router. Now, i can't download anything from bittorent and i REALLY want to download the new Naruto and maybe some porn...
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    Oblivion saved files

    I installed oblivion on my extra drive and then i reformated to Vista Ultimate recently. I was wondering if there is a way i can find my saved game before i reinstall the game??
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    Should i buy a new VC now?

    Should i buy a new VC now or should i wait? I'm only planning to spend around 200 dollars.
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    Vista gives me a 4.9?

    What's this score mean? Is it out of ten?? Processor 5.3 Ram 5.9 Graphics 5.9 Gaming graphics 4.9 HD 5.4
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    Oblivion Problem!

    I'm trying to do the Bravil recommendation. The quest that involves getting a recommendation from Kud-Ei. I've completed the dream quest and now she keeps asking me to talk to Varon Vamori but it never updates on my map on where to go. I eventually found out where Varon lives by using...
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    Scanners!

    Anyone know what scanners are good? I need one to scan text documents.
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    Oblivion Question

    I have Oblivion for the PC and i decided to store some equipment in the Dark Brotherhood's sanctuary. Is this okay or do i really have to buy a house?
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    Cheap system can run vista?

    I'm building a computer for my mom and I was wondering what is the minium specs i need in order to run vista. My mom doesnt play games. I was thinking AMD 3200+, 1gb of ram, and onboard videocard.
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    E6300 overclocked and still running cool

    I overclocked my E6300 to 2.5ghz and it's still running cool!!!!!!!!!!! At 43 degrees celcius!!!! YESHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! =] Anyone know how i can get to the multiplier? I think i can get my P5LD2 motherboard to overclock higher but it's not budging!!!!!
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    Vista RAM question

    I have vista, the version for students and i'm wondering if 70% usage of ram is correct? I have a 1 gb RAM stick.
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    Converting a 2.1 system to have a center channel?

    Is it possible to transform a 2.1 system to have a center channel speaker? I just want to add one more speaker for a center channel. My motherboard is an ASUS P5LD2.
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    Vista/Oblivion sound problem

    After i updated to Vista Enterprise my onboard sound does not work correctly in Oblivion. I have a 2.1 speaker system but Oblivion thinks i have a center channel. I believe the problem has something to do with me not being able to install ALC88 drivers. Everytime i try to install the...
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    Vista problems

    I've had Vista installed for about 2 hours. So far i can not get the sound to work in oblivion. The music works but the voices do not. =[ Any suggestions? Also core temp just does not work. =[
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    Dual Channel Memory with different ram brand?

    Is it possible to have dual channel ram with different name brand DDR2 ram as long as they are the same speeds? Thanks!!!!
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    Has anyone ever put a heatsink on perfectly?

    Ah...this is my fifth build but i always mess up. What i mean is after initial contact, i accidently lift one side up. =[
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    Do i really need 2 gigs of ram?

    I only play CS source and warcraft 2. Other then that i just watch movies and download torrents. Do i really need 2 gigs of ram? Would you say it's a waste of my money buying 2 gigs of ram?
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    Abit IP-95

    I'm thinking about purchasing an ABIT IP-95 for my Core 2 Duo. I want to reuse my DDR 400 Corsair ValueSelect memory and keep my x800xl. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127017 Has anyone tried this board? I looked at the ASRock 775 but i don't believe the x800xl...
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    Ninja REV B..Mobo Suggestions

    Anyone can recommend a stable motherboard for around 100 bucks for my E6300? Something that my Ninja REV B would fit. THANKS in advance!!! I was looking at an ASUS. I dont care much for overclocking. Just want somthing stable out of the box that doesnt arrive DOA. Thanks!!! ASUS...
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    Bluescreen of DEATH!!!

    What happen??? I was playing war3 when all of a sudden i hear some jittering noises like a small lag every few seconds. So i decided to alt and tab, bad idea because my computer froze and it went to the Blue Screen of Death!! The blue screen said something about dumping my physical...
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    How to fix a Broken DVD-ROM

    I just got a sony DVD-ROM drive from New Egg. It reads CDs but not DVD. I know it's the DVD player because my dual layer Lite-On plays movies just fine. Any way i can go about modifying this drive? I have other DVD-Drives laying around that i can use for parts.
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    How would you modify a DVD-ROM

    I didnt know where else to put this so. I bought a Sony DVD-ROM drive from newegg. Guess what? It doesnt even play DVD movies. I've tested it because it reads normal CDs but it does not read any DVD movie i have from NetFlix. I even put the movies in another drive and they work fine...
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    Recommended Temp programs.

    Anyone have a recommended program to mesure my CPU temps? I'm using ECS P4M890T-M2 (V1.0B) Socket T (LGA 775) VIA P4M890 for my E6300.
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    Firefox uses 44% CPU usage on a E6300??

    Do i have a virus or something? Right when i initially open fire fox my CPU usage jumps from 3% to 44 percent. Is this normal? I'm using Windows Task Manager to determine this.
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    Mobo only reading 1.5 gig of ram?

    Did i do something wrong or is it just that this Mobo can't read 2 gigs? Socket T (LGA 775) VIA P4M890 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard I just built this system with two gigs of value select ram and i only get a 1.5 gig of ram reading.
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    Computer Beeps

    I just got a new mobo and the new E6300. Anway, when i turn on my pc it beeps after i pass up the screen that says "press del to enter setup" and then it beeps again after it checks for my harddrives. Is this normal?
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    CPU installation question

    The yellow sticker on socket 775 says that i should not remove the CPU cap before installation. What is it talking about??
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    Amd vs duo core 2

    I'm reading this chart on anandtech and i think i am reading it wrong. http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2795&p=7 According to the chart it says lower is better and in both charts amd has lower numbers. But according to anandtech, intel uses less watts? What gives? How...
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    What happen to my Computer?!??

    I went to eat dinner for about an hour and came back to find that my computer monitor is on with no video. So i looked around more and this is what i discovered. I've tried the reset button but it's no good. I am not getting a video signal. My keyboard does not light up. My DVD drives do...
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    Water Laptop Update

    Well everything works fine now. I basically let the laptop sit for a few days and the keyboard works just fine. Some water must been connected to the FN key somehow. Anyway, only thing now is that i broke the FN key off. Can someone tell me how i can glue it back on? Rubber glue maybe...
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    Help!!! Water on laptop!!

    Long story short. My Dell x1 laptop was standing in water about 2 inches deep in a bag. Almost everything seems to work fine after a few blue screens, false startups, and some blowdrying. My only problem now is the Fn key. I can use the laptop for everything but typing. For some reason the...
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    Help!!! Water on laptop!!!

    Long story short. My Dell x1 laptop was standing in water about 2 inches deep in a bag. Almost everything seems to work fine after a few blue screens, false startups, and some blowdrying. My only problem now is the Fn key. I can use the laptop for everything but typing. For some reason...
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    Half Life 2

    I have two gigs of ram but my loading time is still slow. I thought adding another gig of ram would lower the loading time but it didnt do much. My system is: 3200+ athlon 64 2 gigs of ram 1.5 gig of space left on my harddrive x800xl 20 widescreen monitor with settings all high...
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    MSI 1022 laptop light review

    You can find some pictures at this link. http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=1206063#post1206063 Im about to get ready for bed so i dont have time to write up a full big review so i'll just list a few pros and cons. I've only used it for two days and I dont have much...
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    MSI laptop opinions?

    Just ordered me an MSI 1022. I was wondering what people thought about MSI. http://www.msicomputer.com/NB/product_spec.asp?model=MS-1022 Welps, i'll post a review up when i get it in.
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    Wide screen labtops or no?

    I'm in the market or a labtop to carry around for school and watching DVD, on the go. Something mobile basically. I'm trying to find something at 5 pounds and under. Has an optical drive. And doesnt heat up too much to place on my lap. My dilemma is should i get a widescreen since the...
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    IBM really all that good? Not too many think so.

    I've looked at numerous ratings on CNET and various models. Here's an example. http://reviews.cnet.com/ThinkPad_T41/4505-3121_7-30567436.html Only a 7.1 review from "USERS". And the ones who gave such low reviews have extremely crucial problems. Example, what's up with IBM shipping...
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    Power Surge!!!!!!!!!!

    I'm helping a friend out. He had an old surge protector that apparently didnt work. After a thunder storm everything went black. Now when he turns on his computer it's just black. Nothing shows up. Nothing and no beeps from the mobo. Any ideas on how to fix this or what to replace...
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    Refresh: Error

    I get this error when I turn on my computer. tblAppRefresh: Error 6313 axkey number First the Keyboard freezes then the mouses freezes and then BAMN im stuck. It happens about 20 seconds after the computer has booted. Any suggestions?