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    USB over Ethernet/VPN

    I am looking for a solution to use a USB device on my local machine to go over a RDP connection via a VPN to a remote machine using Remote Desktop. Basically, scan a bar code with a scanner connected to my laptop, have it write the output to the remote machine. There should be a way for...
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    A8N-SLI Premium Drivers

    Back when I built this system the NVidia drivers were not the best. The thinking was to use the delivered Windows drivers. This is an nForce 4 SLI board. Are the latest NVidia drivers any good? Thanks!
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    Windows Updates - Killed your PC's performance?

    Just after updating my PC with the latest patches it has been performing really poorly. This is slow, sometimes takes 45 seconds for the Start menu to display. CPU load is minimal. Has anybody else seen this as well? This is an AMD X2 3800 system with 2GB of RAM, so its not like it should...
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    Benchmarking Software

    Is there any good free benchmarking software out there? I want to test some of the multi-core hot fixes from M$ to see if they are yeilding good results. I have found a few, like from futuremark, just want to make sure I am getting quality without viruses/spyware. Thanks!
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    SuSe 10.1 - 64 Bit any good?

    Anybody try a 64 bit install with this? Any trouble? I was also looking at using XGL. Any down side to using the 64 bit install? Thanks!
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    OC = NTLDR is missing, even after reinstall?

    OK, so I OC'd my AMD 3800 X2 to 2.4, upped the ram, running it 1:1. ASUS A8N-SLI Premium. Mushkin, 2 GB, XP. Could this screw up finding NTLDR? I 0'd the drive, complete reinstall on XP. Can't find NTLDR. I also switched to my last HDD, again could not find NTLDR. HELP!!! Thanks!
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    960 MHz??? AMD x2 3800+

    Have a question... My CPU-Z result shows that my core speed is 960 MHz, Multiplier x 4.0, and HTT 240.0 MHZ. Does this sound right? Shouldn't the core be at 2400? I was following the settings found in the anandtech OC guide for the 3800. Article - - -...
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    Thermalright grease OK???

    Is the Thermalright grease good? I may OC my 3800 x2 to 2.4, 2.6 tops. I am using an SI-120. Thanks!
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    What size PS for this system?

    Looking to get a Seasonic 430. Will it be enough for... 2 HDD Asus A8N 1 DVD Burner 1 7600 GT or 1 7900 GT OC'ing an AMD 3800 XT to 2.4 or 2.6 gig. Thanks!
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    ASUS A8N-SLI Premium - Need RAM w/o dividers...

    Yo! I'm looking to build up a new system, and decided on the ASUS A8N-SLI Premium. What RAM is best to bring an AMD 3800 X2 to 2.4 GHz without dividers? Thanks!
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    French XP?

    My friends Girl Friend just moved to the US. Se wants her Lap Top to be in english. Is there a way to switch the base language? Thanks!
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    Best RAM @ 2GB (2 x 1GB)

    I am building up a system with an ASRock 939SLI32-eSATA2, and an AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800. What is the best deal on RAM? I'm looking to OC it to 2.4 GHz at most. Thanks!
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    Songs to make love to...

    What do you listen to in the sack? Please reply with artist/album/song and if the song is slow or fast. Thanks!
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    DVD Authoring on Linux

    DVD Authoring on Linux I have .mpg files I would like to crate a DVD from. What software do I need? I saw some that use the command line, but I would rather use a GUI. I spend too much time with CLI at work, and don't want to do it at home. Thanks!
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    Dell Inspiron 9200 or HP Pavilion zd8000?

    Dell Inspiron 9200 or HP Pavilion zd8000? It is for dear old dad, who will use it for web surfing, documents, etc, and PhotoShop Elements. They price out the same when you include the corporate discount we get with Dell. Thanks!
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    The Screen Savers - Just jumped the shark

    Ok, we all know that the show has been going down hill since G4 took over. But they have sunk to a new low. Tonight they had a product review of..... Electric shavers. It is a sad day, but they have jumped the shark tank.
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    CNS News Recants RE: Bush and Air National Guard

    CNS News Recants RE: Bush and Air National Guard Dan Rather and the rest of the CBS news team involved in this scandal should all be fired. They published news that was not fully checked for truth despite their claims. This news could have had an affect on a presidential election! Their gross...
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    Laptop will not read burned DVD's

    Hi! My laptop will not read my burned DVD's. Neither will the DVD player, although the X-Box will just fine. I used TDK DVD+RW. Where am I going wrong? Is it the media, or the drive? Is there a better option for media? Thanks!
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    Upgraded speed to 1.5 mbps without change.

    I just upgraded my Sprint DSL connection from 512 to 1.5 mbps. The speed has not changed 1 bit. I still get the 512 speed (getting 490 down and 122 up). They said I am switched, but I have serious doubts since there is zero change from before. I went to dslreports.com and ran the tests. Tweaked...
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    Reverse Flow on Rear Fan w/ Antec Sonata

    Has anybody done a reverse airflow setup with the Antec Sonata, rear 120mm fan? With those dust sucking holes on top, seems like it would help the heat (heat rises) and slow down the collection of dust in the system by using those holes an an exhaust.
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    AMD System with Linux?

    Does anybody have a good setup for Linux and AMD? I want to make a linux web server/workstation. Parts should be available from Newegg. How about an nForce 2 system with a 2500 Barton? On board video would be great. Micro-ATX is fine. Quiet is a must. Thanks!
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    Need new cheap video card, old system fried. OC-able is a plus!

    Due to a power supply frying my system, I need a new video card. I tried to rebuild the old system, but parts are-a-frying! I think my GF3 Ti-200 is fine, but I don't want to put it back into my good system after using it to test with. I need a card that can meet or exceed the power of the...
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    Did the blown PSU blow the MB as well?

    I was plugging in the 110 AC power to the back of my PC when I heard a sizzle from the PSU. Tried to start the thing up, no go. Opened up the PSU and found a blown fuse. It was soldered to the circuit board, so I bought a new PSU from NewEgg. Got it today and it will not start. The CPU fan turns...
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    Sun Ultra 60 vs. AMD K6-2 for web server

    I have a Sun Ultra 60, 300 Mghz, 1/2 gig of ram, and an AMD K6-2 550 Mghz, 256 mb ram computers. My DSL provider is selling static IP for $5 a month extra, so I want to run my own server. What will perform better under Debian with Apache? Thanks!
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    Best sound - NF7-S vs. A7N8X-E Deluxe

    What MB has the best sound, the NF7-S or A7N8X? And why? I heard the NF7 is better, but why? Thanks!
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    To get an LLC for a hobby web site or not?

    I want to start two hobby web sites. 1 for product reviews and another about the web. I expect a decent amount of traffic over time. Should I incorporate or go with an LLC? I want to be protected, but I don't know what the threats are. Or if it is needed. If I review a bad product, and say so...
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    Best NForce2 Setup, Asus, Abit or DFI? Please take a look...

    I would like to make a great system without spending too much money, but it has to perform. So, I figure that an XP 2500 with an NForce2 board would be a great place to start with an OC to XP3200 speed. I need USB2.0 and FireWire. I would also like an opinion on RAM. Is the Crucial PC3200 512 X...
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    Smaller then Flex ATX?

    Is there a motherboard that is smaller then FlexATX? FlexATX is 9 X 7.5 inches. Thanks!
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    Small PC Parts Supplier

    I want to design and build my own XPC. Who is a good supplier of parts? I would need a very small MoBo, etc. Also, is there an adapter for a notebook HDD to regular 40 pin IDE? I have seen somtething like this, but not 100% sure if it was it, or where to get it. Thanks!
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    Why is the XP 2500 Barton so popular? Is it a cood CPU to OC?

    Why is the XP 2500 Barton so popular? Is it a cood CPU to OC? I was looking at the XP 3000 w/ 400 bus.
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    IDE Raid, Is a PCI card better than if it was built into the MB

    IDE Raid, Is a PCI card better than if it was built into the MB? I am going to do DV editing, gaming, etc, with an AMD CPU. Thanks!
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    To do an IDE Raid MB or not to do

    I would like to set up a new system with IDE RAID 0. What is a good MoBo? Here is what I was thinking... 1) I just bought two 120 Seagate 7200.7 drives for $60 each after rebate. These would be for file storage & processing of Digital Video. 2) I have the 80 gigger seagate for OS and other...
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    Help me crash Win 98 running IE 6!

    I am troubleshooting an issue where a web site crashes Win 98 to the point where it needs a cold boot. Ctrl-Alt-Delete will do nothing. I am trying to recreate the issue. Has anybody here hit on a combination that will make IE crach the PC? Thanks!
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    Linux File Server configuration?

    I have a PII 350 sitting idle, and want to make it into a file server. I have used Coyote Linux for a firewall, and would like to know if there is any other distributions like it for a file server. Any thoughts? I can never get Samba working properly for some reason... Thanks!