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    CPU Temp question

    So, I just installed a q9550 and I'm just using the stock heatsink and testing the cpu a little bit to get an idea of the temp range. On idle I am around 35, 35, 37 and 37 for the cores using real temp. On full load I just tested for only about 30 minutes using prime95 and it reaches 70, 65...
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    Geek Squad 4 GB USB Drive

    My friend just bought a usb drive and for some reason it is converting any file that is put on the drive to a .exe. I can't seem to figure our why it is doing this. I have reformatted it and looked for viruses on his comps but nothing has come up. Has anyone run into this type of issue or...
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    Hard Drive Issue

    Seems my old post just got deleted. I posted about trying to retrieve old files from an old hard drive. I actually brought the drive home and slaved it to my computer right now which is running XP Pro. The hard drive shows up in the post screen when I boot up but I don't seem to see it in my...
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    Hard Drive Issue

    Quick question, I need to search for files on an old computer that is running Windows 2000 but it is not booting for some reason. Is it possible to just take out the hard drive and slave it to another computer and search the hard drive for the file?
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    Hard Drive is not showing up

    I recently reformatted an old computer that had 2 hard drives. 1 Master and 1 Slave drive. I was in a rush and I didn't delete and reformat the slave drive. Now it isn't showing up in disk management or anywhere else. It does show up during the boot up screen and is present in bios. What...
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    Need Help with Video Card Drivers

    Okay, I seem to be stumped here. I have a MSI Geforce 4 ti-4800 and am running a MSI 865-PE mobo as well. For awhile now when I boot up my computer i get blue vertical lines as the computer boots and then right before the windows loading screen there are dollar signs $ running across the...
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    Networked printer issue

    Hello, I just had a quick question. I have a printer on the network with an ip address set to 192.168.2.59. I am trying to get 2 computers whose ips are 198.168.1.*. Is it still possible to connect to the printer? I can't really change the ips because there are a bunch of computers...
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    Windows XP Pro issue

    I have been having this problem on and off for awhile and it has been starting up recently again. Seems that when I open some explorer windows or like a text file and my cursur touches the window it will close. Also happens when I open the calculator or the clock, the windows just close right...
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    DVI question

    I read through most of the posts that had anything to do with DVI ports and analog connections. I think it got me more confused. I just bought a LG Flatron 1732 and it has both a DVI and analog connections and my video card (MSI Ti 4800) doesn't have a DVI port. I looked around and they...
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    ram question

    I'm looking to upgrade my ram and i was wondering about something. I'm running a MSI Neo2-pls which has 4 slots for ram. If i was to buy 1 GB (2x512mb) would i still be able to keep my stick of 512 which i have now in the motherboard even though it has slower timings? or would it be better to...
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    installing new hard drive question

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    SATA question

    I was wondering if i was going to switch my hard drive to use sata connections instead of the usual cable can i just switch the cables or would i have to reformat and begin clean in order to use the sata.
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    Internet Explorer problem

    It seems that now when i view some webpages it automatically saves it to my favorites list. though its weird because when i click on it my screen just turns white and i have to manually close it. could anyone tell me a way to get rid of this annoying problem.
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    boot up problem

    My friend was installing a program for his digital camera and it said he needed to reboot after so he did. then while rebooting an error popped up not sure what it said because i wasn't there. but he reset his computer now his computer will turn on and the logo screen will come on but then...
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    software question

    is there any software where it lets someone connect to my computer so they can install a program off of their computer? and if so where can i find it
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    OC question

    so basically if i wanted to OC my P4 2.6 800 FSB my only option is to increase my FSB. I'm using a msi 865PE Ne02-ls and it came with a program called core center that lets me raise my fsb speed. so if i raise it in there that would count as oc'ing? i raised it a little and it says my cpu is...
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    quick formatting question

    I just wanted to ask a question about formatting. not going to format anytime soon but just in case i do i wanted to ask you guys about it. I have one maxtor 120 gb hard drive that is divided into 2 partitions. one for my OS and programs and the other just as a storage place for videos and...
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    cooling question

    i have been looking into threads and looking for ways to further cool my computer and decided to buy another fan. but i was wondering about this program that came with my motherboard called core center. i was wondering if it is a helpful program or would i be better off just uninstalling it...
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    formatting problem

    I had orginally divided my 120 GB hard drive into two partitions. One being the boot and the other just for storing stuff. But i recently reformatted just the boot and after reformatting and doing windows updates there is a folder saved on the storage partition. It won't let me delete the...
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    msi ti 4800

    i had written before about my problems with my videocard and playing counterstrike. I seemed to have stumbled on to a quick fix. if i set my fps to 88 max instead of the usual 101 i won't spike. i was wondering if anyone would know why this would be?
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    MSI geforce 4 4600 8x problems

    I recently built a new computer and i bought a geforce 4 ti 4600 8x. though now when i try to play counterstrike on the computer i get this weird lag. It's not because of the connection either because it doesn't occur while in spectator mode and when i spike everyone else keeps moving. ANd it...
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    partitioning

    how would i go about partitioning my 120 gb hard drive into two partitions using f disk??? I tried using the partition magic 6.0 that came with my mobo but it doesn't seem to be working. the mouse doesn't work. is it because i have it plugged into my usb? well, if anyone could help me that...
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    built in audio trouble

    i just installed a sound blaster audigy ls. but i also have a built in audio chip on my mobo. i was wondering how i was to go about disabling the on board audio. Im using a MSI 865pe neo2. sorry for bothering you guys with such an easy question.
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    floppy drive trouble

    I had posted earlier about my floppy drive not working. they said to switch my cables around because that might be the problem but it didn't work. My floppy drive still won't read any disks that i stick in and the light just stays on. all the cables are in their correct positions. please help.
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    spikes during gameplay

    I just built a new computer and now when I play counterstrike it will freeze for a split second and continue to do so like every 30 seconds. I had no problems with the computer before on the same connection so i'm pretty sure that my isp isn't the problem. I'm running a msi geforce 4 ti4600 8x...
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    floppy drive isn't working

    I just recently built a new computer and i noticed that my floppy drive isn't working. My computer says that it is working properly but the light just stays on all the time and when i stick in a floppy it wont read it and my xp keeps saying there is no disk. if anyone knows what the problem...
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    new computer

    i just built a new computer and I was wondering how i was to go about installing the OS. If i just turn the computer on with the cd in the cd rom will it work? My friend said it should work but i was just wondering because the hard drive will have nothing on it and no drivers for my cd rom...
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    power supply

    I'm upgrading my computer and I need to buy a new power supply. i aws thinking of a 350w or a 400w power supply. some people told me that 350w would be enough and some said to get a 400w. I'll be running a 2.6 p4 800 fsb. also if anyone can tell me a good brand to buy. i was looking at the...
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    question

    i was wondering if i would be able to use the ATI all in wonder 128 just for it's tv tuner. i already have a video card in my agp slot, the ATI all in wonder is a PCI card. tried just plugging it in but the tv tuner function doesnt come out. wondering if anyone would be able to help me with...