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    Private P2P/Private File Sharing

    I'm not sure if this is the correct forum to ask, so if it isn't please tell me which forum would be appropriate and I will request that the topic be moved. What I want to do is setup a private Peer to Peer or file sharing service. I want it to be invite only and be able to administrate...
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    Crashing problem

    A few days ago I was playing a game online and all of a sudden my monitor turns off and my tower starts beeping. I immediately powered the system off manually. When I tried to reboot it would not POST and started beeping again. I let it sit for a while and then it booted back up again. It has...
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    Win XP Pro SP2 spyware issues

    I have two computers one is an old dell 1.3Ghz running Windows XP Pro since the final beta came out. I have not put a service pack or any Micro$oft updates on it since the OS has been installed and it has run smoothly for several years now. There is no firewall or Anti-virus software and it is...
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    Unlocking Cell Phones

    I am looking to purchase a new cell phone because my current one is about to die on me. Is there anyway to unlock cell phones without having to pay for it. I dont mind paying a few dollars for it but these sites are charging like $15 and they seem kind of sketchy. If anyone has done it or has...
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    LEDs

    I just bought some blue LEDs off Ebay, should be here soon. Luminous Intensity: 4000mcd@20mA DC Forward Current: 30mA Max DC Forward Voltage: 2.8-3.8V Wavelength: 465-470nm Reverse Voltage: 5V I think I got a pretty good deal 50 LEDs for $8.50 shipped. But I'm not really sure how much these...
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    9700 Pro cooling

    I want to cool down my built by ATI Radeon 9700 Pro. The stock cooling is clearly not cutting it. What would you reccomend for cooling it. I've heard the Vantec Iceberg 4's work pretty well but only a 3.5cfm fan. ALso I've heard thermaltake has some nice solutions. Post your suggestions here. I...
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    General Overclocking question

    Will overclocking a CPU without increasing the voltage decrease the CPU's lifespan. I have a P4 2.8C @ 3.0 which I know is nothing but i have a terrible chip. Will this small overclock cause my burn out a lot quicker?
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    Programs hanging before loading

    When I go to open up any program such as internet explorer or America Online, there is a few second hang before it starts to load the program. I have a P4 2.8C @ 3Ghz, 1 GB DDR 400, Radeon 9700 pro, all in all a pretty fast system. Could this caused from slow memory timings, because mine are set...
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    Alternative to Air Cooling

    I wanted to know your opinions on alternatives to air cooling(not water) such as thermo-electric cooling. Are these worth their 100+ price tags.
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    CPU suggestions

    I am building a system for my friend. He wants a decently fast system but doesnt need a gaming system, he is mainly looking for value. I am not sure what processor to use which i plan on overclocking. I am thinking about an XP1700 because I heard these overclock fairly well. Can you please post...
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    Pentium 4 2.8C temps

    If you have a pentium 4 2.8C or something close to it please post your temps after 10-20 minutes of Prime 95. My cpu runs at close to 60C after 10 minutes of Prime 95 with a thermaltake spark 7(all coper w/ 49 cfm fan) and case temp is like 27C. I contacted intel and they gave me some bullshit...
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    Overclocking Radeon 9700 Pro

    I have a Radeon 9700 Pro with stock cooling and dont plan on adding any extra cooling. What is a safe overclock with no additional cooling. The 9700 Pro is 324/310.5 without overclocking. My case is pretty cool, 3 rear exhaust and 1 side intake. Is there anyway to measure the temp and if so what...
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    Memory timings

    I have 1 GB of PC3200 DDR RAM. The timings are 3-8-3-3 which i know suck. But when i go to 2.5-8-3-3 or 3-7-3-3 my memory score in PCMark 2002 go down. Could you please recommend a better memory benchmark or an explanation as to why my score goes down. Here are my system specs: Abit IS7...
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    Case cooling question

    I have a few questions 1. I have no where to put a front intake fan. see case http://www.cmicomputer.com/graphics/csv70bw.jpg should i use a bay cooler to suck some air in and if so which one provides good cfm? 2. I have like 4 fans all hooked together on the same power cord, is this ok...
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    CPU Temperatures

    System Specs: Abit IS7 motherboard P4 2.8 Ghz 800 mhz fsb Radeon 9700 pro Audigy 2 soundcard Wester Digital 120 GB 8 MB cache thermaltake spark 7 heatsink/fan with artic silver 3 1 slot blower 1 side intake 1 rear intake 1 rear exhaust 1 power supply exhaust 1 hard drive cooler my cpu idles...
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    **Cheap Gaming Systems**

    I've recently been searching for a good gaming system on various internet sites. I've been able to find some fairly decent deals but just want to know if anyone has any other suggestions. These are the sites that i have found have the best deals. If anyone knows of any good websites to get a...