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    i *think* i got a decent deal

    So, I got a bunch if cash for a new laptop for xmas... ended up with the Asus u56 from Best Buy. I5 2430m w/ 6 gb ram, 640 gb hdd , dvd multi, 1 usb 3.0, hdmi, 15.6 screen, and intel integrated hd3000 for $530 + tax. I was bouncing back and forth between the i7, the i5, and either the a8 or...
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    Do i need a new router?

    So... I got my Samsung BD-P 3600 hooked up, and tried streaming Netflix last night. Had no problems until my wife and I both had our phones connected to the WiFi. Router dropped the connection 3 times before we figured it out. It's a Netgear g router, and probably about 5 years old...
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    Sempron/Asrock combo... good deal?

    Hey all, There's this combo at Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboB...t=Combo.314706 Ill be building a basic rig for my wife for web, office and photo viewing/downloading. Is this a combo that would suit these applications well? Thanks!
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    SILVERSTONE SUGO SG02-BF Black ABS / SECC Steel MicroATX Desktop Computer Case

    Does anyone have any experience with this case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811163112 Thanks in advance!
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    Looking for microATX and ATX template

    Howdy, I'm looking for the templates indicated above. I would like to print these out to check for compatibilty with a couple of old cases I have laying around. Anybody know where I can find these? If not, is there a published document somewhere that has all of the dimension so I can make...
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    Relocate power switch

    Hello all, I'm looking to build a PCTV for use in my kitchen. I'd like to place the box under the cabinaet and be able to power it on from above. I went to radio Shack and got a project box with the hopes that I can just cut the wires to the circuit board that the switch is mounted to and...
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    New Drive - can't copy OS

    Hey all - need a bit of help here. I got a new HD (160 GB Seagate) to get a dumpster-dive recovered PII system up and running as a server. Problem is that the old drive is going bad (maxblast labels the drive as "failing"), evident by numerous bad sectors. The seagate utility partitions...
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    Opinions needed: Network Storage

    Posted this at another site, but so far have received limited (one) response: Hey all, I'm trying to figure out the best solution to having network storage available to all computers on my network, and providing a print server. I'm looking for a fairly simple solution, as I don't have a...
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    Good mp3 player review/forum sites?

    Hey all, I am in the market for a mp3 player as a christms gift, but have not had any personal interest in one as of yet. Terefore I know little more than the fact that there are HDD version and flash versions. Can you guys please point me in the direction of some good review sites, as well...
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    Warm: Canon BCI-6 3-pack ink at Costco - $26.xx

    I picked this up in brookfield/Danbury, CT this weekend. These never go on sale, and are around $12 normally per single pack . Good luck
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    ??? Deal: Chaintech 7VJL5 $9.99 AR @ Tigerdirect

    At TigerDirect: Anyone have problems with Chaintech rebates? What about this board? Chaintech 7VJL5
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    Upgrade possibilities PII350 > ???

    Okay, first of all, I've been doing a bunch of searching this evening, but it seems that I'm in a different situation than someone else - different chipset. So, I pulled a Compaq Presario 5610 out a dumpster at a Transfer station, with the hopes of being able to slavage the DVD player, the...
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    PSU Q: ATX PS adequate for KM2M-Combo L & Athlon 900??

    Hey all, I've got an older ATX (not ATX12V) PSU that I thought I was going to use to power a new KM2M-Combo L with an Athlon 900. When I opened the MB box, I realized that I didn't realize that PSU technology had changed (me = newbie w/old hardware). Can I use the old PSU in this setup...
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    What consitutes a valid (read: leagal) version of MS software?

    If one were to buy an authentic, unused COA and Key, and a CD-R copy of the medium would this conform to MS's requirements? Please, no opinions - just the facts! Thanks!
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    Socket A mobos w/DDR and PC100/PC133??

    First - I'm sure this has been covered numerous times, but I can't seem to get the search function to find what I am looking for - sorry! I'm trying to piece together a system for my fiancee because she works for a non-profit in NYS, and with Pataki's budget cuts, $ is a little tight for them...
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    Case Modders - what's your rotary tool of choice?

    what are the options out there for rotary tools? of course i know about dremel, but what else is out there? what do you use? recommend? good day.
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    My wire's too short!!! Help

    I recently got a new MB to drop in an old Gateway P5-166 full tower case. went to install today, and my power switch wire lead to MB is too short. Other than clipping the wire and splicing in an extra length, does anyone have any ideas about how to deal with this? If not, what guage wire...
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    can I run a 266 FSB T-bird at 200 Mhz??? suggestions?

    I'm getting a MSI K7T Pro2 for cheap, and am trying to find a chip for it. if i find a cheap 266 MHz fsb proc. can I run it in this board at 100 Mhz? The chipset is VIA KT133. i've read some good things about the AXIA T-birds. anyone have any specific suggestions for a newbie to this world...