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    memory timing off?

    I recently just build an amd 64 venice 3200+ pc. With the build, I chose ASUS A8N5X motherboard with Corsair's XMS 1GB Kit DDR400 (rated at 2-3-3-6). I have not overclocked anything and the bios is set at default settings. The question I have is that I checked CPU-Z and it said that my memory...
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    Catalyst 5.3 is out!

    as said in title... :D
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    someone guide me in putting subs for car!

    im planning to put subwoofers in my car because i got an enclosed case with 2 subs with 4 ports (air holes) for free. it was given to me by one of my brothers friends because he's moving to some place and he had a spare one. i then put the subs aside in a closet for about a few months. now i...
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    installing vga silencer; accidently removed something bad!

    i am installing a vga silcencer on my 9800 pro and i decided to remove the shim. everything was going so well until i added too much force and the razor went thru the shim and chopped off a resistor i believe. http://www.modsynergy.com/ACVgaSilencer-step3.jpg it removed one of the grey things...
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    CTRL+ALT+DEL = missing menu?

    everytime i push ctrl+alt+del, nothing is there except a display of current active programs and the 3 options (end task, switch to, or new task) but what happen to my menus? i remember i was able to see a much more bigger menu with the ability to restart, shutdown computer, etc using the top...
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    internet explorer new window not maximized?

    Usually when i open internet explorer, it is maximized. but when i click on a link in the current ie window that opens a new ie window, it opens a window that covers the screen but its not maximized. how can i make it that it opens up maximized on a link? got any idea? many thanks.
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    save target as... temporary???

    just recently i just reinstalled windows xp and everytime i download something, the default download box would ask me to open save or cancel. but for some reason, everytime i download, it automatically saves it to a temporary folder instead of asking me. can i disable this?
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    atitool .17 is out

    http://atitool.ocfaq.com/ find max core and max mem works without prob now :D
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    DOD or CS Hudtext is gone?

    im not sure if i post it in the right section of the forum, so dont start flaming please :D my brother was on my computer and was playing day of defeat, he mess around with some console commands and somehow removed all the text. so when ever someone types something or if i type something...
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    Linux Partition

    i have an 80 gig hd with 2 partitions (C: and D:). Currently, C: is windows xp os and d: is just a bunch of files that i have. - usually when i reinstall windows xp for any reason, i would just reformat C: partition and reisntall xp on it and still able to have my old D: without losing any...
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    linux questions

    on mandrake or kde homepage, they allow download for their iso. all for free? also, would i be ask a cd key when installing?
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    atitool 0.0.16 is out

    here its not bad, pretty nice.
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    linux, windows games?

    I am planning to give Linux a try, Lindows to be exact. one question that i have bothering me is that will most of my games or applications work? Mostly what i have in mind is: -Photoshop -NFS: Undergrouns -STEAM -TMPGenc
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    workgroup not accessible?

    about a month ago, i was able to share files between me and my brother. but for some reason, he can see my computer, but i cant see his computer, i cant even see our workgroup. everytime i try to view workgroup computers it gives me an error. see here i dont get it, it was working a month ago. =/
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    Sleep mode with power?

    is there any way to make my computer completely silent with the sleep mode? i remember on my old hp computer (733mhz p3 baby :D), every time i push the sleep mode button on my keyboard, it would basically shut the whole computer down and would wake up when i push a button on keyboard or move...
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    alternative add ons like a dremel

    im planning to modify my case, just some circles here and there. i see alot of ppl reccomend the dremel tool, but i dont want to buy it just for this. what can i use with a regular drill to cut steel? is it even possible? can i use this here
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    Ram Questions (OC and Temps)

    i am currently using a 5:4 ratio at 250 fsb for my 2.4 (oc to 3.0) and ddr400 ram. using ddr400 corsairs valueselect (2x256) in dual channel. my ram is currently running at 7-3-3-2.5 i want to overclock it to 5-3-3-2 (or somewhere close around that) 1) what should i do first? change the cas...
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    2.4c to 3 (steps and results)

    this morning, i decided to turn my 2.4c into 3.0 and here are my results: Setup P4 2.4c with ThermalTake Spark7+ with AS5 Soyo 865PE Plus Dragon 2 Mobo (Springdale) Maxtor 80gig 6Y080P0 Corsairs ValueSelect 2x256 ddr400 Dual-Channel ATI Radeon 9800np (Flashed to Pro; 405/350) CPU Stock Voltage...
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    improve intel 800 series mobo

    has anyone tried this program: Intel Application Accelerator 2.3 info looks pretty good on what it can do, but would you use it?
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    after effects of OC

    Example: any p4 system If i were able to overclock a cpu successfully on: -stock voltage -locked the pci/agp -5:4 ratio will temperature change since it is still on stock voltage? also,what else will change besides fsb and cpu speed? Many Thanks
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    hard drive heat

    does heat come from the shielded part or the unshielded part of a hard drive? i know both come out with heat, but which in general has more heat, shield or unshielded? i would open my case and take a look but unfortunately, its between a bunch of other wires. :-( Many Thanks.
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    Extra power supply fan addon

    i have a generic case with 1 front intake, 1 side intake, and 1 rear exhaust. my power supply is a 450antec with a fan one on side and another fan in the rear. the power supply is mounted within the case towards the top so that the side fan(intake) is facing down and the rear(exhaust) is facing...
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    manually adjust fan speed by program

    my friend has an asus board in which he has this program that asus supplied to make the fan stay at max rpm. I would use the program but it says "For ASUS Only", which was pretty odd. anyone know of a program that can change the speed of my case fans or maybe even the cpu fan?
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    temperature "safety" limit

    my system (2.4c on soyo865pe) has a idle or normal temp of: Chassis: 30c CPU: 45c Playing games at: Chassis: 30-35C CPU: 45-47c -does this sound reasonable? -what is the highiest safety temperatire i can have the cpu up to? i am planning to do a 5:4 overclock. many thanks -if possible, does...
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    basic overclocking 5:4 question(865pe)

    i am trying to overclock my 2.4c to 3.0 on my soyo 865pe. i am trying to do the 5:4 overclock, overclocking just my cpu and leaving everything else the same. based on my motherboard bios, phoenix. i have found out how to: -lock agp/pci at 66/33 -adjust cpu fsb -adjust all voltages i cant...
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    Which of these would u choose? (monitor)

    The following monitors are all 19 in. with flat screen. I plan to buy one of them from my local store. I mostly do gaming and basic internet usage (searching, emailing, chattin) and sometimes video editing. Which of these would you guys prefer, I went to look at these at the store and i...
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    how to remove ati 9800 shim

    i removed the heatsink/fan from my ati 9800 card and tried to remove the shim but i just cant get it out. how is it possible to remove the shim. i wanna remove the sim to improve the heatsink and core contact. many thanks.
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    best 19in crt flat screen (no lcd!)

    i am planning to move from 17 in to 19 in. after seeing my friends 19 in, i just have to get one for myself.. everything just seem.. so much bigger and cleaer and better on his 19 in. so im wondering, what is the best 19in crt monitor around 200$ ? i will buy base on what you guys give me, so...
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    Computer lock up, unknown problem

    - me and my friend have the same computer setup. only thing different is the ram and the hard drive. My friends comp is running fine without problems. - however, my computer locks up randomlly at any time. It can be 20 mins after bootup, or 16 hours later, whenever. - i bought new rams to...
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    ram cl 2.5 or cl 3?

    im planning to buy new corsair rams from newegg and i notice there are 2 differ types of ram. one with cl 2.5 and one with cl 3.0 , which would be better?
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    running in dual channel?

    1) i have 2 256ddr400 geil rams on my motherboard and when the computer boots up, it says during the bios boot up, "Single Channel Memory or Virtual Channel Memory" am i running in single channel or dual channel? i thought it should detect dual channel automatically. 2) me and my friend has...
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    ramdom freezes on new computer

    i built a computer using everything brand new except for my radeon 9800 card. everything has been going well for me, computer has been running fine but there is only one problem, the computer freezes at random times. sometime it maybe right after i move my mouse from bootup, or 15 hours later...
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    what is the best budget 2.1 speakers

    i am planning to buy speakers, looking at 2.1 speakers, what is the best out there for 2.1 speakers? also what is the best budget 2.1 speakers? many thanks
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    monitor drivers no where to be found!

    i have an HP m70 (d5259a) 17in monitor. I am trying to find Windows XP drivers for it but i can't find it anywhere. i know default drivers are good enough, but when i had windows 98, i was able to run 1024x768 reso with 100Hz refresh rate. now after installing XP, it runs at 85Hz instead of...
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    silver 3 or ceramique?

    i was planning to buy some thermal compound over at newegg and i saw 2 that i was interested in, arctic silver 3 and arctic silver ceramique. which one would you guys prefer? many thanks.
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    iPod commercial theme?

    anyone seen the new ipod commercials with the moving shadows? does anyone happen to know the name of that song they play in the background? many thanks.
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    gameport add-on?

    i recently bought a new motherboard that had no gameport. i have a sidewinder pad that use to work on my old motherboard by connecting it to the gameport but the new motherboard that i bought doesnt have a gameport. is there an adapter of some sort or a pci add-on or whatever to make the...
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    dead rams?

    i recently bought a whole new system from newegg parts by parts. everything is new. new ram(ddr400), new hard drive, new motherboard, new processor, etc. i bought a IS7-E Abit Springdale motherboard with 2.4C P4 and 2 ddr400 Geil rams. after setting everything up i was ready to go, but as...
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    dual 256ddr or single 512ddr?

    im getting an abit-is7 "springdale" motherboard to go along with my p4 2.4c. this motherboard seems to supports dual channel memory. what exactly is dual channel? sounds like something that can boost speed. and which would be prefer with this motherboard, 2 256ddr400 sticks or 1 512ddr400...
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    32x64 or 64x64 ddr?

    i have a question about ram. i am interested in buying 512 ddr pc3200 ram. while searching for some on newegg, some of the ram were labeled with 32x64 and 64x64, what do these mean? and which would be better? and another question is what is the difference between ECC and non-ECC? many thanks