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    Wal-Mart One Day In-Store Special Sale - 11/7

    The hdtv is only 60hz, but still looks like a great deal.
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    Another hardware issue

    I tried one last ram configuration, and then I was going to go through the steps that hurtstotalktoyou posted. But the last config has proven stable, I've run multiple tests (memtest, 3dmark, prime95) for hours with no problems and my system has not crashed once. As soon as I move on of the...
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    Another hardware issue

    As I mentioned earlier, the first time I ran memtest I got errors, but I haven't seen any since. Just now I tried both sticks in the two yellow slots (1 & 3), and it blue screened on bootup. Then I tried again in both blackslots (2 & 4), and ran 3dmark and it also bluescreened. So my 3 & 4...
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    Another hardware issue

    So I played quake 4 for 2 hours with the 1black/1yellow ram config, and no crash. I haven't been able to play it for more than a half hour without a crash. I ran prime95 blend test for 12 hours with no error, and my system has not crashed since then. I haven't reset my CMOS or anything yet...
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    Another hardware issue

    Here is what I have done so far: Last night I put my ram into the first 2 dimm slots (1 black, 1 yellow) and ran memtest over night (~8 hours). There were no errors. A couple days ago, I updated to the new vista drivers for my video card - v160.xx. I have had system crashes since then...
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    Another hardware issue

    I tried running vista with only one stick, still same problems. I will try memtest in single channel mode tonight. Thanks for all the help so far. I will report back
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    Another hardware issue

    Hey guys, obviously I am a hardcore lurker and don't make many posts, but I can't figure out what is going on here, and this is my last resort! Please help! System Specs: Vista Home Premium 32 bit ASUS P5N-E SLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR...
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    What good Windows XP cutomization programs are there?

    Check this out, news as of today http://www.konfabulator.com/ free (due to Yahoo buying them), and extremely popular. already tons of widgets out there for it.
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    Where does your zip code rank?

    85253 also... 3rd in the thread though i go to college in norcal.. 95053 isnt ranked
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    WHooooooo 21!!!!~~~~

    I just turned 21 not too long ago.... huge party, killed a couple kegs, i was really wasted before going to the bars, then people kept buying me stuff. i was sooo trashed but not sure how i didnt yack. man that was fun, remember most of the night too : )
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    Sideways is overrated

    no way!
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    Which is smaller Ipod mini or creative zen micro?

    http://www.orangek.com/zen.jpg i love this thing holds a gig over the ipod mini, cheaper, and kills it in features
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    Which MP3 player doesn't suck?

    iPod's arent anything great - received my creative zen micro the other week and have loved it since i got it... big thumbs up to this one
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    I need some driving tips!

    I've driven a stick a few times but never owned one - my next car will probably be a 6 speed sports car though, i'm already excited
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    IM logs pwn!11!!!1!!

    i hate the word pwn also ryan sucks :)
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    Need an a8v SATA guru!

    It turned out to be a bad stick of ram, in the processing of RMA'ing it.
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    Need an a8v SATA guru!

    I recently built my system with an A8v and a SATA 250gb WD drive. I plugged the drive into the main (sata channel 0) connector and during xp install, i hit f6 and used this driver: VIA VT6420 (VT8237) SATA RAID Driver Package Version 2.20D WHQL. Great! it picked up the disk and I installed...
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    Video card power

    thanks for the info mars, i think at this point I will just run another cord up there. most of the cable will hide in the bottom part of my case anyways, so it shouldn't look too messy.
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    Video card power

    It's a lian li v1000 - thier own special standard (not BTX) that uses an ATX mobo. It's nice but i ran into a few problems: a) no removable mobo tray, kind of a PAIN to get some screws in when mounting mobo b) front case connections (audio, usb, firewire[unhooked]) go from bottom left to top...
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    Video card power

    I just set up my system last night (havent had time to turn it on and start installing stuff yet) but I was curious if I can put my gf6800gt on the same cable as my optical drives and floppy. Or, would it be better to run it's own cable from the PSU (antec 550watt)? I don't plan to read cd's...
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    ALL video cards 10% off at Best Buy

    Oh man, prices are the exact same for their mid and upper level cards... always liked nvidia drivers (never had an ati though)... what to do!!?!? :(
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    ALL video cards 10% off at Best Buy

    Seems the ultra is at 50 off. Not a bad deal - i'll sleep on it (i have time anyways since it is out of stock)
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    [DEAD] 6800, 6800GT, 6800Ultra all 30% off @ CompUSA

    I tried the two local CompUSAs... neither have em! Oh well was worth a try. And it was obviously aimed to clear out their old PNY cards, but if some got lucky, nice. I think some of you guys are taking it a little far (wasting a lot of time for just a hundred bucks or so), but thats my opinion...
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    Smokin' deal on Escort 8500 radar detector

    I have had a V1 for a year now. I love the thing. I drive CA-AZ (10-12 hour drive) about 4-6 times a year, and without my v1 I wouldn't be able to reduce the drive time. I think/know its better than all escorts for a few reasons. Like other said, the directional arrows help a LOT. Others...
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    please help with problem on my new a8v

    This doesn't really help any, but I am curious how the system is running otherwise. I think I'm going to build the same system if I decide not to wait for PCI-Express, which I figure is still around 2 months off. What video card do you have running with it? Any problems? Speedy as it should...
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    1GB (2x512) Mushkin "2-2-2 Special" PC3200 $260.10 Shipped

    Argh - deal over... I'm building my own PC over summer and I don't know much about ddr ram (still running sdr, heh)... what is the current cheapeast ram out there that is pc3200 and <$270 ? This 2-2-2 looked good for $260. Corsair xms 2-3-3-6 for $254 good? mushkin 2-3-2 is $255.. If anyone...
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    Lindows linux for free again

    Interesting, I just might have to download it!
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    HOT! 10 Bay ATX case w/window/lights/ & 400W Power supply $23.95+fgt

    Having a case that doesn't break when someone sits on it is nice, but you shouldnt be sitting on any case, the right force in the wrong area can break any case ;)
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    For Retail Employees Only! Intel Promo: coming October P4 3Ghz w/ D865GBF Mobo & winXP for $199 || Tomorrow 10/8/03!!!!

    I work in retail and just checked out this thread.... is it too late to register? Says "Coming in October" but the codes are good until December 1st, correct? So theoretically I should be able to get in on this?
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    LCDs for games? Sony vs KDS

    Yea, the new samsungs look great, "<25ms" response times, compared to KDS's 35ms... Any complaints about these samsungs? :) once again - thanks for your help on this guys :)
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    LCDs for games? Sony vs KDS

    ya, guess you missed my edit :P thanks a lot for the link, the 181T looks perfect...
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    LCDs for games? Sony vs KDS

    thanks, ill take a look at those only reason i'm looking at those two is because i can get somewhat of a deal, but anything will do at this point.. so i guess the KDS is out... sony < samsung? i know samsung is good for all the extras (tv or whatnot on thier lcd's) but i'm just looking for a...
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    LCDs for games? Sony vs KDS

    I'm going to be living in a dorm room in a few months and my 21" wont do... I'm looking for an LCD.. currently I'm looking at the Sony 17" SDM-S71, and KDS 19" Rad-9 Sony 17": 350:1 contrast, 140 degree hor, 120 deg vertical angels.. 25ms response time (5ms rise, 20ms fall) KDS 19"...
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    Warm: IBM Keyboards

    sweet just got one of these to go along with my new comp, it matches my ibm p260 21&quot; perfectly great deal, thx
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    IBM P260 21" FD Trinitron CRT .24mm dot pitch for $649.00

    i dont think you can get 3 sony flat 19&quot; trinitrons for 650 :) you probably cannot even get 2 into 650
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    IBM P260 21" Black Monitor @ Michigan State University

    Yea i just got the white one in of this monitor, its great, the damper wires are not that noticable at all, just like on my old fish bowl 17&quot; sony... just like perry said, it would not be that big of difference from a 17 to 19 inch, but i can definetly tell the difference from the 17 to...
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    IBM P260 21" FD Trinitron CRT .24mm dot pitch for $649.00

    Just received mine today, the dual inputs seem like a great feature, i just have to figure out what i can use this feature for :) im currently running 1600x1200 at 85Hz, too bad my video card doesnt support higher, even tho this resolution is pretty great Got mine around 710 shipped from...
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    IBM P260 21" Black Monitor @ Michigan State University

    This has already been posted here.. :)
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    MS office XP beta Pro $19.95

    Well apple did someting smart for once, they sold the OS X beta for 30 bux, then when the final came out, they made the final 30bux cheaper for those who tested out the beta... 20 bucks off 500 isnt much, but 20 bucks IS 20 bucks :);)