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    PSU Makes Wierd Crackling Noise When stress testing Radeon 5870

    Hum. So I decided to run a stress test on the Radeon 5870. As soon as the test starts, a weird crackling noise comes out of the PSU. Eventually the whole computer shuts off in mid test. I took video/audio of the crackling. What do you think of the noise in the video? This is a brand new computer...
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    Error while installing .net framework 2.0

    Error while installing .net framework 2.0. I just reisntalled windows and since many programs use the .net framework, I went to install it. Here is the error I get: http://www.solvetechnology.com/temp/dotnet20error.jpg
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    Connecting eVga FX 5900SE to my Phillips HDTV via DVI

    should I get a newer radeon instead?
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    Connecting eVga FX 5900SE to my Phillips HDTV via DVI

    Really?? Well poopie. It the Geforce 6600 a better card than the fx 5900?
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    Connecting eVga FX 5900SE to my Phillips HDTV via DVI

    Hey Guys. I have a eVga FX 5900SE, Phillips 55' HDTV model number 51pw9303, and a 15' dvi cable. I have connected the tv to the computer amd have switched to AV 5, which according to the manual in the dvi input on my tv. I cannot get anything to be outputed my tv at all, not even during boot or...
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    KWM switch that works with my Logitech MX DUO Wireless

    thanks, Ill give it a shot
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    KWM switch that works with my Logitech MX DUO Wireless

    Hi All, I have two KVM switches; a Belkin and a generic brand. Neither one of them work with my wireless duo setup which mostely defeats the purpose of having a KVM switch to work on computers. So, does anyone know of a KVM switch that works with wireless keyboards and mice? PLEASE let me...
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    hp laserjet 4 paper jam w/ pics, need help

    I think I have found out that its the exit assembly and will be ordering new replacements.
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    hp laserjet 4 paper jam w/ pics, need help

    Hello All, I have an old, but awesome work horse, hp 4 plus. It has worked awesome up untill recently. Its jamming 90% of the time. GO Here to see pics of where it is jamming. Can anyone point me in the direction of whats wrong and if I can buy a fix it kit on ebay or something? Or should I...
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    Wierd coloring of pixels with refurbished card

    Hello, I bought a refurbished 4200ti from new egg. The motherboard they sent me was bad so by the time I got the system up and running, the warranty for the refurbished video card was over. I get these funny colors both in dos and windows enviroments. Would flashing the bios help? Is the card...
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    Geforce 5900se and direct3d problems

    guess I will have to
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    Geforce 5900se and direct3d problems

    tried that and it still didnt work. Here is my directx log: ------------------ System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 3/1/2004, 01:24:25 Machine name: SHAXS Operating System: Windows 2000 Professional (5.0, Build 2195) Service Pack 4 Language: English...
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    Geforce 5900se and direct3d problems

    I just bought final fantasy xi and whenever I run it, I get a cannot initalize direct3d error. Well, when I go into direct x diagnostics, I get this: No problems found. To test DirectDraw functionality, click the "Test DirectDraw" button above. Direct3D functionality not available. You should...
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    nothing posts to screen and no beep codes

    1)cpu tested in another motherboard, booted fine. Guess I should try the ram. 2) No drive hooked up to motherboard (disconnected when having problems) 3cmos jumper was cleared and set back to normal 4) I have no idea
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    nothing posts to screen and no beep codes

    Okay, I got my rma abit is-7 and the first oen the ps2 port did not work and the second one nothing showed up on screen and I got NO beep codes. What would cause a motherboard not to give error beep codes? I have built many computers and I have never had this kind of problems with a motherboard
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    reccomendations for a good p4 HT motherboard

    I have gotten two bad abit is7-e motherboards and I am fed up. I need reccomendatios for a goof p4 HT motherboard with built in lan and audio. Thanks . for about 90 dollars I guess
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    Problems with dvd software and playing svcd

    Okay, so I isntalled my new hard drive in my x1000 laptop and reinstalled software and dirvers. But, now, my computer seems to think there are two monitors hooked up to my laptop at all times. I do not have mutilple monitors set up. When Ever I try to run any dvd software, it says "Failed to...
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    built a new computer but no keyboards will work, help

    I'll run it from bench and see what happens...thanks guys!
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    built a new computer but no keyboards will work, help

    yeah I was gonna double check the cmos one, will do that now
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    built a new computer but no keyboards will work, help

    Hello all, I just got done building a new system. I have been building systems for 5 years and I have never run across this problem. I have the whole thing put together and when I turn the computer on I get the "Bios CheckSum, defaults loaded press f1 to continue or del to enter setup". This...
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    UPDATED:Wierd Power problems, Need suggestions on new PS

    I think so, Ill make some phone calls. Well I could always go to frys, they return anything haha
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    UPDATED:Wierd Power problems, Need suggestions on new PS

    Okay, so I put in a new ps I borrowed from someone and my computer is fine. I need suggestions for a new ps. Please refer to my specs below to help recommend a new one, I appreciate it! I all the sudden am having horrible problems with my computer. I have built and worked on computers for...
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    evga 5900se card problems

    Its all good. Well it wasnt a poor server, but a crappy hd. I disconnected everything but one hd (my new sata) and got the same problems. I then decided to uninstall and reinstall on another hd. Works fine now. Im def. gonna return this crappy sata drive and get my 200 back.
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    evga 5900se card problems

    actually I dont have a single lick of Pron
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    evga 5900se card problems

    I download and archive a crapload of my tv shows, I really should stop being lazy and just burn them. Im thinking bout taking back the new serial ata drive I bought as I think it suxs balls. I dont have a pci card below my agp slot. Infact, I only have one oci card and its in the last slow of...
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    evga 5900se card problems

    that would be laughable, but I didnt oc the card until after I plugged it in. Thanks for the heads up on the ps reviews, Ill take a look
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    evga 5900se card problems

    I got a tigerpro 350 watt, what should I upgrade to? And I ran 3dmark and had no problems... wierd
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    evga 5900se card problems

    ?
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    evga 5900se card problems

    well, once I switched Call of Duty servers is stopped happening so who knows? I also took the overclocking off the video card
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    Extremely wierd problem in Win Xp Home, any help appreciated

    adaware yes, macafee wont even laod anymore. I will take norton over there tomorrow. She does in live the dorms of the 2nd biggest university in california so I am assuming its a virus.
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    Extremely wierd problem in Win Xp Home, any help appreciated

    Okay, my girlfriends dell laptop has this very very wierd problem. When you first start the computer, the system32 folder in the windows directory is automaticaly brought up. When you try to run a prgram, it starts then is automatically closed. When I press cntrl+alt+del it pops up and lcoses...
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    evga 5900se card problems

    okay, I searched for that dumb power plug earlier and some how missed it, but found it now. Pluging it in gets me 10k in 3dmark2k1. After about like 10 minutes in the game it gets EXTREMELY choppy. So I figure the card is not getting the power it needs. I dont have enough power plugs for my 4...
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    evga 5900se card problems

    Hello all. I decided to buy the evga 5900se do to the good reviews and comments I read on it were.Well, now I have it installed and I get a message when I start my computer that ity wasnt getting enough power and that it would roll back the perfomnce to a safe level. I ran powerstrip and these...
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    Warm or Hot? HP ZE4300 notebook XP2200+ $619 shipped AR

    where the heck did you get video drivers =) I cant STAND winxp!
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    Note book on sale at best buy $750 after rebates

    They are called kickers. If you dotn sell alot of warranties and the kicker is low, you get yelled at. Well, atleast at Staples we do =(
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    Canon A70 for 229.19 at Staples w/ free Duffle Bag YMMV

    Oh, and you are right. We do not get a discount all the time. juts like every 3 months or so during appreciation weekend or whatever. This 12% is offered on all orders except gift cards, laptops, computers, and built to order computers. A few others too, just cant remember.
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    Canon A70 for 229.19 at Staples w/ free Duffle Bag YMMV

    actually, this is customer appreciation weekend. Its the 8th-12th. there should be a thing going around soon enough, it is a flier. You have to present the flier at the register. My mananger said he would even accept photo copies or prints from the web. Trust me, I work at a Staples so I know.
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    Unreal 2/Warcraft 3 for $20

    you can probably grab your cd key from the registry like half life.