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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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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    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

    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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    Canon A70 for 229.19 at Staples w/ free Duffle Bag YMMV

    Hello All, Here is how I got this deal. I put the A70 (item number 504727) into my cart along with a duffel bag (item # 451085). I entered the following coupon codes: xxxxxx = 30 dollars off xxxxxx = 39 off for the free duffel bag I then logged out and went to staples. I went to their kiosk...
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    I need to get laptop, what should I get?

    I want a laptop that does not share its video with ram. I want a 32 meg card or so. Also something that isnt tooo big and can run windows 2000 because xp suxs! Anyone have a decnt laptop for uner 1300? Im looking at the Dell Inspiron 4500. Any other suggestions?
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    what the heck is this? A virus?! Please look

    Okay, so I have been noticing with DUmeter that I have had a susbstantial amount of uploads that I have not done. Today this popped up briefly and I was able to press cancel which made it stay up. I have seen it pop up before but never got to click it. Well, now I see that its a pinger, it comes...
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    Know of a good Dvd/Dvd Cataloge program?

    Well, now that I have a dvd burner, I need a program to cataloge my dvds and all the stuff I have on it. Dpes anyone know of a good program?
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    Svideo into sorround sound unit wont work but composite will..?

    Svideo into sorround sound unit wont work but composite will..I have tried svideo from both my desktop and my new laptop...the computer picks up the tv like it will allow in the settings to put the tv as a second monitor, but nothing shows up on the tv. ANytime I use composite video in it...
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    replacing the mobile celeron with a mobile p4

    Hello, On the hp ze4000 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2084792261) I was wondering if it is possbile to replace it with a mobile pentium 4 like this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2082572033 or this one...
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    The hp dvd200i dvd+rw vs the Pioneer dvr-105 dvd-r

    The hp dvd200i dvd+rw vs the Pioneer dvr-105 dvd-r, okay guys which do you recomend? Please help me out!
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    Okay, read a lot of posts but still iffy on this staples PM and coupon stuff

    Okay, I want to get this drive: hp 200i, but it sells online for 299 at Amazon. So, can i get it price matched at Staples? And if I do, can I use those coupons I see flaoting around for like 40 off 300 or something? Please let me know.
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    Okay, read a lot of posts but still iffy on this staples PM and coupon stuff

    Oppsy, dont know how to delete this thread, posted a blank by accident
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    dvd+rw and playstation/xbox comapitability

    Hello, Im thinking about getting an hp 200i dvd+rw writer. I was wondering if anyone can comment of the comapitbiltiy of the +r and +rw media in these gaming machines?
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    DVD-RW vs. DVD+RW: What is the differences?

    Hey all, I was wondering which isbetter, the dvd+rw or the dvd-rw. Lets say the HP 200i Internal DVD+RW/CD-RW Drive vs the 4X DVR-A05 DVD-R DVD-RW Drive. Also, how fast can a 2x burner actually burn a whole dvd as comapred to how much a 4x can? Thanks guys
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    Laptop 64 meg Radeon SHARED memory or a 32 meg dedicated memory?

    Laptop 64 meg Radeon SHARED memory or a 32 meg dedicated memory? Whixh would be better for gaming? Let me know. Thanks!