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    Anybody got a [random thing I want]?

    Just wondering if anybody out there in the Anandtech community had a [random thing I want]? :-D No cluttering up the public sidewalk with your tin cup. Stick to the dark alleyways of pm, please. Perknose Forum Director
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    Burning DVDs on CD-RW drive

    I really want to burn a couple videos I have on my computer to a CD-R in a format readable by my PS2... is there any way that I can burn something in a DVD format or something? Is there any specific file format that DVD players read? Is there any program that will burn DVDs to CDs? Thanks.
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    Burning CDs readable on DVD players

    Is there any way for me to burn videos onto a CD using my CD-RW driver in such a format or way that will enable me to play them on a dvd player? Thanks.
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    New video card: Black Screens

    My hardware problems are just endless. So I had a BFG 5700 Ultra that was giving me vertical line artifacts, had that replaced through Alienware and just got a BFG 6800GS OC replacement from them. So I get the card in, and reformat (was doing this anyways). With XP installed, I begin to...
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    Shutdown+BSoD when running AdAware

    My mom's computer has been having some unusual popups with recommended downloading of 3rd part software... So I've tried to run AdAware on it, and about 30 sec into running ad aware it identifies 3 modules and them the computer shuts down. This only happens in AdAware after the three modules are...
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    Possible Malware

    Alright, my mom's computer has been having problems where popups are comming up on websites that definately aren't creating these popups. There are warning boxes talking about possible infection by a "Blackworm" virus, then when I click ok- it redirects me to a "WinFix" download. Ad-Aware and...
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    Verison DSL connection problems

    Alright, lately my Verison DSL has been acting up. Basically I lose the connection but it kinda trickles through. Like- my browser doesn't immidiately go to a page cannot be found screen but tries to connect instead. I can still connect to the router (192.168.1.1) when this happens so I know...
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    BSoD and Mobo Beeping

    So I had some problems with my Hard Drive in the past. I ended up getting it replaced through warranty. Then I had similar problems with my new hard drive. I ended up reformatting that Hard Drive and it's been working fine since. But a fews days ago I was playing Counter-Strike: Source when the...
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    Best way to log AIM conversations.

    I'm not looking for a huge difference in interface from AIM. If possible I'd just like an add-on sort of thing. But what do you think is the best way to log AIM conversations? I can't seem to find any good programs.
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    BSOD help before I call tech. support

    I got a BSOD a couple days ago but I hadn't set my computer to not restart when there's an error so I couldn't read it. Just a few minutes ago I got it again while playing Counter-Strike: Source. This time I had disabled auto-restart. The info is: KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR STOP...
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    XP Administrator Login

    Alright, I'm running on an an install of XP Pro that I just put on a brand new hard drive. Whenever I start-up or restart, I get automatically logged into the Administrator. I only have one other account and it's a password protected Administrator. I'm just wondering, how can I disable the...
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    How often do you build a new rig?

    As I look around those active on AT... I notice a general trend of having the most up-to-date technology. I see people upgrading from A64 to A64 dual core and things similar. I'm still running an Athlon XP and a 5700 Ultra... though I'm planning on a $1500-2500 new one around this time next...
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    Prime95 Hardware Failure

    I ran Prime95 on my system (see sig) overclocked to: 200x11.5 (vCore=1.675v), with memory at 200MHz also, and at timings of 6-3-2-2T. It resulted with: "FATAL ERROR: Final result was DC10DD91, expected: B0680C2B. Hardware failure detected, consult stress.txt file. Torture test ran 4 hours...
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    Acceptable voltages on my rails

    How much of an overvolt/undervolt is acceptable on the different rails. My PSU is overvolting the +3.3 to +3.40... and I think a couple of the others are undervolting just a bit. What's acceptable? Thanks.
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    XP SP2 w/o internet connection

    The only SP2 download I found on windows.com is Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers. I'm just wondering if this is identical to the SP2 downloadable on Windows Update, and if it's alright to use this to update my newly reformated computer...
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    Overclocking/data-corruption

    I read in the FAQ section of the Overclocking Guide by UberL33tJarad here on the forums that overclocking can cause some corruption of data. I recently RMAed HDD with 100% failure on the sectors. It was a real suprise to me that every sector came up bad. I really have no evidence of what did it...
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    Quick question...

    I have an Athlon XP Barton 2800+ (12.5x166) and 1 gig of Corsair XMS (pc-3200) should I be running my CPU at 166Mhz and my RAM at 200Mhz, or would you recommend dropping the RAM down to 166 for 1:1? Thanks.
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    Mysterious HDD Failure

    I had left my computer for a while, and just today I hooked it up and ran it. It worked fine the first time, and it ran updates for AVG and Norton. The updates required a restart and I did, but this time when I booted up it got to the windows loading screen it stayed on that screen for a while...
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    Help finding a currently playing music website

    I don't know if anyone knows what I'm talking about, but I'm looking for a website/program to have a premade code to let a URL show what I'm currently listening to in iTunes... Gah, I don't know how to explain it further... post a reply if you need further clarification. Thanks!
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    Help with Digital Camcorders/Editing Programs

    Well I'm into photography alot, and I recently became into Digital Video for an artistic, as well as a practical use. So my question is, if i'm going to go for a Digital Camcorder for ~$300-500 what would my best options? What about if I were to go a little more expensive? Also, I've used...
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    Rig Links

    I'm not sure this fits in forum issues really, but i've noticed an error in peoples' rig links... i'll use my computer link as an example. -The link i have is http://www.anandtech.com/mysystemrig.aspx?rigid=28898 -However, what most people would do is...
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    Picking The Best Mid-Range Card To Upgrade To

    If you want my system specs, the link is in my sig. I'm mostly a HL2 and CS:S gamer, and I am looking for a good upgrade from my BFG 5700 Ultra. I obviously don't want the card to be bottlenecked by the CPU... which is a AXP Barton 2800+ running at 11x210 (a little above 3200+ speeds). Also I'm...
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    Newbie Video Card Overclocker

    So i just got a ThermalTake Volcano 12 HS/F for christmas and overclocked my 2800+ to 11x210... now i'm interested in overclocking my BFG 5700 Ultra 128MB. First of all, what performance gains am i looking at? Also does stock cooling suffice? My nVidia settings say it's at 31 degrees C right...
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    My First Overclock

    So for Christmas I got a new TT Volcano 12 HS/F and some AS5. No real problems installing it other than a pain in the ass mounting. So I got it in. Overclocked my non-mobile 2800+ to 200x11. Worked fine, ran Prime stable for 5 hours or so until I stopped the test with the highest temp it made...
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    FSB Increments

    Is there any way to have smaller increments for the FSB in my BIOS? Currently on my Asus A7N8X2.0 Deluxe, i have 100, 133, 166, and 200. Is that all i'll have to settle for? Thanks
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    Cleaning/Removing Processor

    Ok I'm installing a new hs/f and I am using arctic silver 5. I'm planning on using Acetone to clean off the stock thermal layer from my Barton to put on the AS5, is that fine? And should I remove the CPU to clean it off? If I need to remove the CPU how should I go about doing this? Thanks!
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    Identifying my AXP

    In my BIOS I have been successful with changing my FSB, and multiplier. I got the computer around last Christmas. So my question is is it unlocked? How can I tell if it was one of the unlocked AXPs? I have CPU-Z if that'll help anyone. And is there any advantage from a mobile Barton over a...
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    Help Choosing AXP Heatsink

    I am curious if this hs/f I picked out is the best for my needs. Here it is. Well I know it's loud, and I don't much mind that because I've heard it does almost as well on half fan speed, and it has a fan speed controller. So my question is this. Is this heatsink good for my OCing with some...
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    2 Questions.

    My vid card is a 5700 Ultra, 128mb. Ok, I noticed on my Half Life 2 settings, the DirectX Hardware is at 8.1. I used the force to 9.0 command in the console expecting my card could handle it, and it was supposed to be that way. But when I did this my FPS lowered dramatically, so I was forced to...
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    Replacing Heatsink Help

    Ok I have come to the realization that I wont be able to get good OCs out of my stock hs/f on my unlocked 2800+ Barton. So I'm hopefully getting this Volcano 12, and this Arctic Silver 5. So my questions are: will I get good results with this over my stock hs/f. And, I looked at my processor...
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    Prime95 OCing Errors

    I just overclocked my Alienware (specs in sig link) from 2.083Ghz to 2.205Ghz. After runing Prime95 for about 30-40 minutes, it came up with an error, something about dividing or something. Everything is stock from Alienware, so i'm guessing my overclock is causing the problem, i don't see why...
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    Overclocking Help

    Ok, a like fifteen minutes ago, i just did my first real overclocking on my Alienware. I made the 2800+ (full specs in sig) run at 2.21ghz or so (200x11). I'm wondering how i know when i've pushed my CPU far enough, and when it's stable still. Also what temperatures should i look for? So what...
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    Hooking up a PSU

    I am going to be building my first computer sometime in the near future, and i have a question about setting up the PSU. Is there any specific way to plug in the power plugs from the PSU? Or do they just go wherever they're needed? I realize it may be difficult to understand, what i mean is...
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    Low 3dMark03 Score

    Yesterday i installed the free version of 3dMark03 and ran it on my 6 month old computer and i came up with a little under a 4000. This seems a little low to me. This is my computer. This isn't right, is it?
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    Cheap Radeon 9600

    I'm building a system for the first time sometime soon (when i get the money), and i'm going to be overclocking it. However i'm trying to keep it cheap, currently it's at $520, and thats about as high as i'd like to go. I don't need help with the other components, those i have sorted out well...
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    Building to Overclock

    Ok, i own an Athlon 2800+, 1gb Corsair XMS, nVidia 5700 Ultra computer that i bought from Alienware a little while back. However i am quite excited to build my first computer, and i would also like to learn overclocking (because i'm too afraid to do it on my current computer). So what i am...