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    Low end gaming parts build

    A few weeks ago I got solid advice here on upgrading an older system for gaming. Since then I decided to do a complete build. I followed the sticky guide for the most part. Intel Core i3-6100 3M 3.7 GHz LGA 1151 BX80662I36100 Desktop Processor ASRock Z170 Pro4S LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA...
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    Budget gaming build options/opinions

    I have older i3 2100, H67 motherboard, 4GB DDR3, CX430 PSU with a 500GB WD green and DVDRW drive in a MATX Lian Li case. Should I buy one of the complete budget builds in this forum or could I get by with getting a video card for the time being? If so, which card would you suggest? My goal...
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    Is this an okay budget card?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130395 I do not game and at most will be watching videos but don't mind opening other possible uses for a more expensive card. It will be for an i3 combo I just purchased. I prefer using a Nvidia based card. I do not want spend over 150 dollars...
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    How are these for a i3 combo?

    Here is what I have decided on. I will order it in a few hours unless someone has a better suggestion. Total cost is $232.97 from newegg. ASUS P8H67-M LX (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel H67 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard Intel Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core...
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    Windows file share "everyone"

    What security risks does the bring? If any? The computers are on a home network and have no ports forwarded on the router. Will only the computers on the home network be able to see the shares and the files within them? I want to make sure the files can not be accessed or seen except by the two...
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    Setting up my first file server.

    I have a Linksys WRT54G router. The server that stores the files is running Media Center. It's a desktop connected via ethernet jack to the router. I also have a laptop running Media Center using the same router connecting via wireless. My main goal is to be able to copy files from the...
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    I had a little monkey

    Do you listen to Marilyn Manson? Discuss.
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    Which Ubuntu guide did you follow to install Nvidia drivers?

    6.10 and the graphics card is listed in the non legacy list. Thanks.
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    Recovery will require plenty of power

    Message #2 during the default restore procedure on an Acer desktop. How would one see the message if the power wasnt already plugged in? Haha.
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    List your current top 3 favorite songs!

    1. Pink Floyd - On the turning away. 2. Led Zeppelin - Immigrant song. 3. Black Sabbath - Zero the hero. :beer:
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    Music and words

    Post song titles and lyrics that you connect with and that reach you. Also add why if you want. Any genre - can be something youve wrote too!
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    I need a gmail invite.

    If someone could send one to *removed my old email address* I'd appreciate it. Thanks all!
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    Recommend a quiet/cheap socket A HSF.

    It will be going on an NF7-S V2 w/ a 1700 XP cpu for a file server project. Would something like this be a good choice? Thanks
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    Where to buy dirt from Italy?

    Does anyone know of a place to buy a small bag of Italian soil online? I need it to complete a Christmas present.
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    What does it mean...

    Scenario: Single guy has an affair with a married woman for 6 months or so. The guy becomes emotionally involved. Guy asks female why she remains married if she is wanting and missing him so, blah, blah, etc. Married woman says she loves the single guy but is confused. Inspired by this thread
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    Would you ever be involved with a married person?

    Discuss. Edited spelling error to avoid grammar nazi's.
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    Guys would you buy a VW Beetle?

    Would you feel the need to turn in your man card if you did? Tried to add a poll but failed to add one by editing.
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    stars ghoul thread

    I've hit it, would you? Why, yes! And for the record, appearance never once entered into the equation for me. Forgive the poor pictures, well, except Ghoul #3. I had to steal them from the internet. Ghoul #1 Description: A common toad friend and I picked up at a local pond...
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    How often do you begin to reply to a thread?

    Discuss.
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    Do you judge/disassociate others by their appearance or beliefs?

    No impersonal poll. Discuss.
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    Application popup: Machine Check: *FIXED*

    FIXED I had disabled the IDE Bus Master in the bios which caused the Event ID. Glad it was user error instead of hardware. Thanks again to everyone that suggested things. I recently had a hard drive fail and upon receiving the RMA I keep getting these two events upon booting the...
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    A small but funny article.

    robbing_him.jpg
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    Generic Slackware 9.0 Install Guide

    Thought I'd share this help file I just wrote. Hopefully someone can find it useful. The Generic Slackware 9.0 Install Guide. 1 * The dawn of a new day. a - Boot the computer from a slackware cdrom. b - At the boot prompt press enter. c - At select keyboard map press enter. d - At the...
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    Help me troubleshoot this motherboard.

    Update: I fixed it. Thanks for the replies. Motherboard: MSI 6167 ATX IR1 The problem: During the Windows install process (after a fresh format and copying system files) when it reboots it can't find the hard drive. I've tried 98SE, 2000, and XP Pro. Each time I get the same error. It can't...
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    Where to buy older AMD boards new in retail packaging?

    Decided to edit this thread instead of posting a 2nd thread. Thanks to those that replied to the 1st thread. Just like the title says. Where to buy older AMD boards new in retail packaging? Looking for boards that will run up to 1.4 Tbirds and 1.5GB SDRAM. The few places I have found are...
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    SOYO SY-KT333 DRAGON Ultra owners which AGP Video Card do you use?

    I may get a Soltek GeForce TNT2 M64 32MB RAM Retail because it's cheap and matches the mobo. Any suggestions of a good TV-out card in the $100 price range? Thanks
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    Will a SDRAM based video card work w/ a DDR mobo? And will a 300W PSU be enough power to run a P4 rig w/ 7 Hard Drives?

    The video card is a Soltek GeForce TNT2 M64 32MB RAM Retail and the motherboard is a SOYO SY-KT333 DRAGON Ultra (Platinum Edition) ATX. (Basically getting it because its cheap and matches the mobo) The P4's main use will be a file server and web browsing. 7 HD's, 1 CDRW, 1 Raid Card, Basic...
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    * Updated * Ok I'm buying a Soltek Purple Ray + 1800 XP Retail. Should I use the Retail HSF or buy one?

    Which HSF should I use? The cost doesnt matter. Has to work good with the Soltek. It has to be quiet. It has to look good. Thanks in advance.
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    Changing Fans in a Koolance case. Which model Panaflo Fans do you guys suggest?

    My goal is to make it as quiet as possible. I'll be replacing the 3 on top and 1 in the back of the case.
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    GNU/Linux on a Sony PCV-RX 550

    Hey, I've been attempting to get GNU/Linux to work correctly on a Sony PCV-RX 550 Desktop. The motherboard is a Asus P4B-LX. The heatsink fan runs constantly when using Linux or FreeBSD while in Windows 2000 and XP it runs quiet once the OS boots up (I have fan control drivers for Windows...