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    Cleaning CPU + Heatsink

    I'm replacing a heatsink that came with one of my servers... I've successfully removed the heatsink, but there was a thermal pad that was between the CPU and the heatsink. I'm not sure how to properly clean the bottom of the heastink (which has thermal-pad residue) and the top of the CPU, as...
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    What's up with this!?

    I'm not sure why in the world Windows XP has to be so dumb about some things...this has been one of the most annoying things that I have ever encountered with any operating system I've ever worked with. I'm sure most of you know that you can "hide" icons that are in your task tray by right...
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    Help! Removing Heatsink Off CPU

    I can't figure out how to remove the clip on the heatsink which is holding the heatsink assembly to the motherboard. In the instructions I had to "push" straight down to latch the metal mount onto the metal tooth...now I can't figure out how to remove it, and I don't want to break anything...
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    My Horrible Luck!

    I was building a computer and I was having some serious problems with it before, so I returned my CPU and motherboard through Newegg and bought the same exact parts. (basically an exchange) Everything was working absolutely beautifully... Until today. The other day I noticed a very strange...
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    Cooler Master Case

    Anyone ever had a problem with their Cooler Master case? I just bought one off of Newegg a few days ago and I'm having some issues with the rear fan on the case. It's rattling like crazy and sounds like it's dying. I'd RMA the case to Newegg, but all so that I can replace one fan? The...
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    AMD64 3500+ Temperatures

    What type of temperatures are y'all getting with your AMD64 3500+ processors? I'm using a stock heatsink/fan and am wondering what a "normal" temperature would be. I've read about normal temps with other (slower) AMD64 processors, but I'm looking for 3500+ specifics. Thanks!
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    AMD64 3500+, No Longer @ Newegg!

    I RMA'ed my processor and mobo (was having some problems I couldn't figure out, and something was going wrong with either of these two core components). My original RMA was set up as an exchange, not a refund. But I check online on Friday night and they refunded my money, instead of exchanging...
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    Please Help: Computer Problems Galore

    This is actually quite sad/depressing, considering my situation. Got home today from work only to find my three huge packages from NewEgg... You can see what I ordered here: http://secure.newegg.com/app/WishR.asp?ID=741801 Build the thing...took me longer than usual because I haven't built a...
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    Help! Thermal Compound

    I'm actually in the process of building my computer as I type this. The processor, of course, came with a heatsink (it was a retail processor on Newegg). It's the 939 socket AMD64 3500+. Now the Heatsink had a thermal *pad* on it when I got it. Unfortunately I touched one of the edges of the...
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    Windows XP + SATA Drive Install

    Hi. I just ordered my computer from Newegg. It will be here on Tuesday. I'm already preparing to install Windows XP on the computer, and I know that generally an extra step has to be taken during the installation process in order for XP to recognize SATA drives. I've read that you have to...
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    Help! Dream PC - Confused

    I had my dream machine all set up and everything...$1800 (more or less, after shipping). Here's what it looked like: Link Here's the problem...there's no motherboard! I *was* going to buy this motherboard along with the computer linked above: Mobo Of course, I was not going to buy a...
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    Opinions/Thoughts Wanted

    I'm building a dream rig. I'm so freggin' tired of my Dell I'm practically giving it away to my parents who needed a new computer anyways. My Rig Any opinions, thoughts, etc. are wanted. I'm a bit unsure about the graphics card. btw, ATI is OUT OF THE QUESTION. Their drivers for Linux...
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    Looking for Awesome Computer Case

    I'm preparing to build my dream rig. ;) However, although NewEgg has everything I want in terms of hardware, their case selection isn't all that great. I'm looking for something with excellent quality. I'd rather not go over $175 or $200 if possible... I went to Xoxide.com, and they have a...
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    Laptop Backpack/Bag

    Well I'm looking for a laptop bag/backpack. For the past month I've fiddled with a SpireUSA backpack. It's nice, it has amazing reviews, but for $150, I expect it to be perfect. :) There are a few seams on it that are not up to par with my perfectionism. :) I'm wondering what laptop...
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    Hollow or "Hall"-ish Sound

    I just went to Best Buy and switched out my dead z560's for the z5300 (they no longer carry the 560'z). Anyways...more wattage, more power, a center speaker (making it 5.1), and I didn't pay a penny more! Awesome! Anyways...the problem is that when I plug 'em and listen to them, they sound...
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    IPsec, how can you tell it's working?

    Okay...well, I went and tinkered with Windows 2003 for endless hours today trying to get IPsec connection to work. I finally found a really great article which gave me a rough idea on how to set it up... I went to the Windows 2k3 IP Security Policy editor and worked through that... Now here's...
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    Question to Engineers

    Yo... I was in one of my math classes the other day and I saw this guy with a really cool pad of paper! The front said "Engineering Calculation Pad" and it is basically graph paper (very small squares) that's three hole punched... The guy (even though I've only been in the class a few days)...
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    Help/Advice for VPN Newbie: IPsec/L2TP

    Well...I'm attempting to set up VPN so that I can connect to my home network (primarily home computer) via VPN while at a WiFi hotspot or at school. I've been tinkering and reading every howto, article, etc. that I can find about VPN. Throughout this process I've read about the "weaknesses"...
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    Help with my Fan Problem

    Okay... I'm trying to replace the fan in my power supply. This would be the *second* time I've tried to do this within the past month (the first one I bought makes this loud squeaking noise which drives me crazier than the first one's weird buzzing)... Anyways. The first time I replaced the...
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    XP/2003 Permissions

    I know these might be some stupid questions, but I guess I might as well ask... What is the "everyone" group? Is it literally everyone or just those who DO NOT belong to another group? I'm trying to set up permissions to all of my important directories on my 2003 server, and also on my...
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    Help with Remote Connections (VNC, VPN?, etc.)

    Hello folks... I'm currently looking for an SSH server to run in Windows XP. The entire purpose of having this server is so that, while at my college, I can SSH into my home computer and use the SSH connection as a tunnel for VNC... When I was running linux a few months ago, that was no...
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    Windows Sharing Question

    When I had my Windows 2000 installation, anybody who tried to access a file or something which was "shared" by Windows on the LAN would be prompted for a username and a password. I actually like this...even though I "share" things sometimes, I'd rather be the only one able to access my data on...
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    Unable to Uninstall Software

    I installed Roxio EasyCD Creator Platinum the other day... Then when I reset my computer things went bad. After I'd type in my username and password, the computer would reset a few seconds later... No errors, no nothin'. Just BAM! Reset. Major driver conflict or something similar. I...
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    Fan Noise

    Okay...this is driving me nuts. Sensitive hearing doesn't go well with computers sometimes. My power supply fan was making noise the other day that was driving me nuts... When I'd turn the computer on, it'd make a very strange noise, as if the fan was struggling to spin, and after a minute or...
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    t40 Problem

    I'm having an issue with my t40 fan. Sometimes when I'm using the computer for a while, the fan will turn on, and the fan sound will be far from steady. A good way to describe the problem would be a "fan burst" approximately every 5 to 5.5 seconds. Any input greatly appreciated! This problem...
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    CRT Monitor Buzz

    Is it normal for a monitor to buzz? Strangely it does it even if it's off. I have to actually pull the plug out of the wall for it to completely go quiet. It's not unbearable, by any means. I put up with it...and it's quite faint. But I have extremely good hearing, and it's definately...
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    *INPUT Wanted!* ID Theft Situation

    I have this situation on my hands ...bah. Kinda upsetting situation at that... I have reason to believe that someone might have gotten access to tax records I have on my computer due to my leaving a file sharing program on for a few minutes. (last time I'll ever do that!) For some reason the...
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    Windows XP Memory Leak?

    512mb RAM here... I was playing around yesterday with my Windows, and heavily modded almost everything ya can think of So I started analyzing how much memory I was using just to have the pretty face on my OS... While do that I started to watch the taskmgr and see what was going on with my...
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    a90f+ Problems

    I just bought my monitor the other day and am having serious issues with it... Or maybe it's an ID 10 T error ;) I can't get the OSD settings to stay the way that I put them. Actually, the problem is even more broad and general than that -- I can't get the screen to look perfect (i.e., gets...
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    A90f+ Monitor -- Thoughts?

    I'm considering buying this monitor, b/c I need to replace the crappy P992 Dell monitor I have... Every time I use the Dell monitor, it emmits a super high-pitched sound which drives me insane... It stops when the screen goes dark or black, and starts again whenever white comes up...
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    New DVD-ROM and CD-RW...Brand?

    I know that topics like this have been posted a thousand times over (and yeah...I used the search feature). I'm looking to buy a CD-RW and a DVD-ROM Separately... Here are some thoughts and options I have been looking at... Input anybody? CD-RW I'm torn between either Sony, Samsung, and...