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    spyware or virus in google

    I have a problem when I open google search. I type a letter in googles letterbox, and instead of saved previous searched things coming up, a list of diferent things pops up, and it lists all the search results. For instance, if I type the letter S, a whole series of names comes up that I have...
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    Will this psu work with this setup?

    Just a quick question, and I need to order in a hurry. Will this power supply work with this setup I have? I want to replace my Enermax Nosietaker 420 watt psu. Thermaltake Purepower W0100RU My computer: Asus k8v motherboard AMD 64 3400+ corsair value ram 1 gb nvidia 6800 gt...
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    pc crashed and wont reboot

    Yesterday, I put a game cd in my pc and before the game loaded it froze up. I hit cntr alt delete and couldnt exit out. So i rebooted my pc, and then it did a boot loop. After that, it went to a black screen that listed safe mode options and an option to go to the last best configuration or...
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    Hard drive problem

    I had a new hard drive installed in my system, and it isnt showing the full capacity. I bought a 160gb seagate barracuda SATA to replace my other seagate. My older drive which is almost identical only it is 3 years old detected 149 gb of 160, and this new one only show 127gb of 160. What is...
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    Lock ups

    I am having some problems with my system locking up while running a couple diferent games, and even some programs. Worked perfect for 2 years and all of a sudden this is happening. I hear a chirping like sound coming from what may be the hard drive, but not sure. When the sound starts, I know...
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    CPU Test failed

    Yesterday morning, I went to turn on my pc, and it wouldnt boot. Instead, the monitor lit up in a ton of difernt glitchy colors. I powered off, then started it up again, and it booted fine. This morning, I went to start pc and a voice through the speakers said "System Failed CPU Test". I...
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    Installing older hardware/software on windows xp pro

    I have a 3com HomeConnect web cam that I used to use on my windows 98 system. I decided to install it on my winxp pro system , and when I install the software and drivers for the camera, a warning message pops up stating that it may not be compatable with windows xp, and could cause problems...
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    Amd 3400+ tempature

    Does anyone know how to detect the tempeture of an amd 64 3400+ on an asus k8v deluxe board? I had a bad board replaced today, and the guy that replaced it didnt put any thermal grease on the cpu. There was old greese on it and he just put the cpu on the new board without appying any new stuff...
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    Asus K8V SE deluxe

    Does anyone know the diference between the Asus K8V Deluxe and the Asus K8V -SE Deluxe? My pc manufacturer is sending me the K8v Deluxe to replace the K8V -SE Deluxe that went bad, and which I have in my system. Is there much diference between the two, or should I call their manager and ask them...
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    Diference between these two vid cards

    What is the diference between these two cards other than price? I want to build a backup gaming rig as cheap as I can get it. eVGA 256-P2-N386 Geforce 6800GS eVGA 256-P2-N376-AX Geforce 6800GT 256MB I have a 6800 GT in my gaming pc now and I really like it. But the other one is...
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    AVG antivirus update made pc reboot over and over

    I just updated a very long update for my AVG antivirus today. It then asked me to restart my system after it was done installing. I then restarted, and the thing kept rebooting over and over again. A blue screen then came up with a huge message on it that I couldnt read fast enough cause of the...
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    Lag in multiplayer game

    Hello, I have been playing the game Neverwinternights on multiplayer for some time now, and without any lag. I do have dialup and it runs at 42 k usualy. I knows its probably incredible I havent had any lag up untill last week with this bad a conection, but it played really nice before. I...
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    Thermaltake Tsunami front fan problem

    I have a Thermaltake Tsunami and the front 120X120X25 intake fan is has been making noises . Usualy when I turn it off and back on again, the noises stop exept it isnt stopping today, and seems to be getting worse. I cant find where the fan is plugged into cause the wires are behind the racks...
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    First time building

    This will be my first time building a pc. I have a Monarch built AMD 64 3400+ with a 6800gt GPU that I use as a gaming rig, but I want to build me cheap backup box to have in case my main pc ever crashes or frys. Would like to keep it as cheap as possible if I can. I plan on using it to surf...
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    Winzip and RAR

    I play NWN, and the modules that people post for download are mostly in RAR format now. I have winzip that came with my PC and I like it cause it automaticaly unzips everything that is in a zipped file. I dont have to manualy unzip anyhting which for me is confusing. So my question is, can I...
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    IE browser acting weird

    I am having a small problem with my browsers both firefox and IE. For some reason, every other page opens very slow, and every other page in IE opens in a minimized window. It has never done this before. I ran a virus check, adawre and spybot check and everythings clean. Anyone experience...
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    Boot error, HardWare Initiate failed

    I have been having a boot problem on my new pc. For the past 4 months, I get this error every other day when I turn the system on: Scan Devices,Please wait.... Press < Tab > Key into User Window! HardWare Initiate failed, Please Check Device!!! The Bios does not be installed. Press <g>...
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    K8v deluxe, poor midi sound

    I have a Asus K8v deluxe and the onboard Soundmax. I just noticed that the midi sound is slower and not as good quality as was on my 5 year old HP. Is there a setting to get good quality midi music? Or do I need a sound card? I noticed under the setting "Sounds &amp; Audio Devices Properties"...
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    What UPS Backup would be good?

    I have a APC 350 VA and a 500VA battery backup. Was wondering if the 350 is big enough for my system, or should I get a 500 or larger? I bought a APC 500 today, but I just found out it doesnt have the led lights like my 350 has, so I havent opend it yet. Should I keep it, use the 350, or buy a...
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    Which Enermax is better?

    Which enermax psu would be best with the amd 64 3400+ and a geforce 6800 GT? The whisper says it has a manual adjusting fan. Is that any good? The other one is a lower watt psu. Please, need to know asap, about to place an order. Thankyou :)...
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    Whats the diference between these Motherboards?

    What is the diference between the Asus K8V-SE Deluxe K8T800, and the Asus K8N-E Deluxe? Which would be the better of the two, and how is the onboard sound (if there is any)? Thanks.
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    Thermaltake Venus 8+

    Anyone know if this is a good heat sink? http://www.monarchcomputer.com...mp;Product_Code=130123
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    Poll: Antec Sonata or Performance Plus?

    For an AMD 64 3400+ rig with an Asus K8V-SE Deluxe mobo, &amp; 6800 GT card, which case would you choose of the three? The Antec Performance case, Sonata, or Antec Performance Plus View? The Performance Plus series is taller and more room, bigger psu, and is supposed to be cooler than the...
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    What CD/DVD drive should I go with

    I am about ready to order my new system, and I have no idea what cd dvd drive to go with. I am ordering a system from Monarch, and they dont have NEC, which I wanted. I dont know whether to go with a combo drive such as one of these below, or get two seperate drives? Samsung SM-352NENB 2MB...
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    Logitech z640s

    Are these speakers ok with an Audigy2 ZS? I have a 20 dollar coupon from Amazon.com, and right now, they are $36, minus the 20 coupon I have, which will be 15 dollars with free shipping. I know there are better out there, but are these ok? I dont want to spend much on speakers, and have to use...
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    Alienware or ABS?

    I am configuring a pc with both companies and was wondering which would be better? I know the first thing someone will say is build your own, and I respect that, but I do not have the time, patience or knowlege for that right now. I just want to buy one, and not get another HP, compaq, or dell...