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    Campus internet generally slow, download from Apple site 4-5MB!

    On my campus, the bandwidth is capped in the dorms. However, when I download something from apple's website, the bandwidth shoots up to 4-5 MB/s! There seems to be some loop hole for apple's website that gives it unfettered access. Is there anyway to figure out how to channel my normal internet...
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    My Modest build ~$650 what do you think?

    I'm building this computer for a friend of mine. He says he's not going to play games. The only intensive stuff he's going to do is watch movies and maybe some processor intensive stuff. I plan to over clock the e2160. I read on avsforum that this video card will take the majority of the...
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    Most powerful passive card under $100?

    Hello, I'm building a rig in which I'd like a passive card for the $100 I've alloted. I guess I'll game sometimes, but if I do it won't be the games on the bleeding edge of technology. It needs to have DVI and be able to run a 22" LCD. Heck, maybe I don't even need to spend $100 if you can think...
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    Is more RAM better even if it goes unused?

    When I'm encoding video on my current system, my system uses about 512MB of RAM. Since it's not using all of the 1GB I have, does that mean that mean adding more RAM would be of no benefit to this particular process?
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    Advantage to video card supplied memory only, or video and system memory?

    I'm looking for a cheap video card, and wanted to know if there was a performance advantage to having the card supply all of the memory.
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    Are Conroe mem divider function dependent on CPU multi?

    Athlon64 memory dividers are funky. A divider isn't always as it appears because it depends on the CPU multiplier. For example, a 228 with an 11 multiplier and 200:183 divider yields 193MHZ memory speed. One would think it would be more. Will dividers with Conroe be the same way, or will...
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    2 configs: Same mem MHZ, different CPU GHZ, yet slower CPU hashigher mem bandwidth

    I've noticed something. Running 210 HTT 1:1 gives higher bandwidth according to memtest and sisoft than 228HTT 200:183 divider. Both with 11 multipliers. Both equate to about 210MHZ memory (confirmed by CPU Z), and the later configuration has a faster processor speed (2.5GHZ vs 2.3GHZ). Yet in...
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    Is a mATX motherboard compatible with an ATX case?

    Will a mATX motherboard be compatible with an ATX case?
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    s754 board died?suggestions for new board, please

    My Epox 8KDA3J board just died (for the third time). Very pissed. I don't even want to go through the struggle of RMAing the board. I'm only replacing the motherboard and am not upgrading anything else. The new board will connect with a s754 Athlon 64 3200+, PC3200 2x512MB Mushkin Basic...
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    Office 2003 for $26 @ directdeals.com?

    How's this possible? This site has a good rating.
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    Build a x86 system that uses Boot Camp to run OS X and XP?

    I've always wanted to build a machine that runs both operating systems. The hacked ways always kind of confused me and they seemed a little sketchy. But now with Boot Camp, I feel like this is a pretty easy way to accomplish my goal. Do I have to build a system that uses EFI or can I get around...
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    Critique my build

    The main processor intensive tasks will be to encode audio and back up dvd's using the cinema craft encoder; I want to overclock the system, I'm not going to play games on it and I want the system almost silent. What do you think? Build
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    Questions About Internet, Ports at College

    I'm at college. I've got a few questions for y'all. First, is there anyway for me to open a port or find an open one so that I can configure my BitTorrent client better? Secondly, I notice that in my dormitory the internet is a lot slower than it is in the library or other academic...
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    Is Full Mult. the Best Way to Find Max CPU Speed?

    In the first stages of overclocking, when you are determining the fastest that your particular processor will go, is it always a good idea to use the highest multiplier possible? Is it possible that a lower multiplier will find a higher speed?
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    Computer Sometimes POSTs

    My computer will sometimes post after restarting. When it doesn't, the computer will just sit there until I poke the restart button, after this it usually POSTs but not always. Any Ideas?
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    Newcastle 3200+

    I'm running at 2460, but I think I can go faster. I think the chip is capable of 2.5 but it won't boot into windows when I go to 250 HTT. What are your suggestions? Multiplier: 10 HTT: 246 Memory @ 2.5-3-3-7 205MHz (166/200) CPU @ 1.6V Thanks
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    I Can't Get HTT/FSB Past 200!

    Today I tried my first attempt at overclocking and it didn't go so well. :( I followed all the directions in zebo's sticky but I couldn't even get the HTT/FSB past the stock 200! Anything above that and the computer wouldn't POST. Here's what I did: I set the CPU multiplier to 6, and set all of...
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    What are the really small PCI-e slots for?

    What are these used for? Do GFX cards need these as well as the x16 slot?
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    what's the difference between nf4 and nf4 ultra?

    I'm deciding between these two boards because the NF4-D is 12 bucks cheaper. I'm not that cheap, I just want to know why the same board, without the "ultra" designation would be cheaper. What does ultra do? Is it worth the price?
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    Any Significant Leaps in Tech Between Now and August?

    I'm going to be a freshman in college next fall and a new computer is going to be one of my high school graduation gifts. I'm eager to build a new computer now. I know that technology is always advancing yada yada yada?Will there be any significant leaps in hardware technology or larger price...
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    Will a Bad CPU Cause a Computer to Not Boot?

    I think I have a bad motherboard but I'm not sure. I just got it rmaed. Before, the computer would start for a couple seconds and then shut down. With the new motherboard, the computer won't even start at all. I thought it might have been a bad cpu, but a tech I just spoke sad that a motherboard...
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    Won't Bootup - CPU?

    Hi, I sent in my motherboard because the computer would turn on for a couple of seconds then turn off. I got the replacement today and the computer won't even turn on. I just read a thread that says that the a bad CPU can cause a computer to turn on and off quickly. I'm thinking that this has...
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    Can connect to network, but can't get an IP Address

    I have a Netgear WGR614 v1 and the NIC I'm using is a Buffalo wireless 54 MB 2.4 GZ card. I can for the most part recognize the network on the machine, but the router will not give the computer a IP Address. Instetad, the computer assigns itself one. Please help
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    Took system apart due to powersupply, now no video signal

    I took the computer that I built last August apart because I thought I the computer would shut off randomly. I'm pretty sure it's not the power supplies fault. Anyway, When I only have the video card, memory, cpu, motherboard, keyboard, mouse, monitor, and power-switch from the case setup, I...
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    Computer Won't Power Up All of a Sudden

    I built this computer last August and I have never had this problem before. Today, the computer started turning off randomly. Then the computer would load windows then shut down. Next the computer would POST then shutdown. Now, the computer shuts down right after I push the power button. The...
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    Question about window formats (the window within the os)

    When adding files to my Foobar playlist, the next window is always in the "list" format when I want it in the "details" format. Then once I put it in the "details" format, I also add the "date created" column. Is there any way that I can make it so that when I add files it automatically puts the...
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    Looking for an LCD under $500

    My mom wants a LCD monitor for her computer. She told me she only wants to spend up to $500 including shipping. She doesn't game and will mainly use it for word processing, email, and surfing the web. What monitors do you recommend for her? Thanks
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    Samsung HD clicks 8 times after starting computer, then computer doesn't detect the HD

    It's a samsung SP1614C. I've check all the cables, and nothing is loose. What giveS?
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    Samsung HD woes

    Hello people I'm using an SP1614C SATA hard drive (only hard drive in the system) with an Epox 8KDA3J and an Athlon 64 3200+. I think that my computer is having trouble detecting the drive when I boot up. This seems to happen every so often. The computer will POST wait five seconds, recognize...
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    Is there a forum like anandtech's for HDTV

    I'm about to purchase a new TV set. I want to do some research, ask questions, read previous posts. Kind of the same research I did before I built the computer I'm using right now! Please help
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    Low FPS in Doom 3 (37)

    By the looks of everyone else's scores and their equipment, my computer's score should be higher. Help Please!
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    Far Cry DVD is not recognized by NEC ND-2510a

    The computer thinks the DVD-ROM drive is empty when the Far Cry disk is entered. The firmware on the drive is an unmodded 2.15. Thanks for your solutions in advance. :)
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    Testing the accuracy of Mobo temp readings

    When running Prime95 in blend, I'm reaching temps of 71C! But when I touch the heatsink, it certainly does not feel like 160 F. I'm wondering if there is any way to assure myself that the motherboard is misreading. Other information on my system: Epox EP-8KDA3J, A64 3200+, stock HSF with Arctic...
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    Can't get past #8 in Memtest86+

    I'm using an Epox 8KDA3J mobo, an A64 3200+, and two sticks of this Mushkin RAM (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...0-146-219&depa=). I am running everything at default settings. I've tried slots 1 &3, 1 & 2, and 2&3. It doesn't make a difference. I recieve 78 errors at the...
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    Can't get past #8 in Memtest86+

    I'm using an Epox 8KDA3J mobo, an A64 3200+, and two sticks of this Mushkin RAM (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...0-146-219&depa=). I am running everything at default settings. I've tried slots 1 &3, 1 & 2, and 2&3. It doesn't make a difference. I recieve 78 errors at the...
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    Windows says I need a decoder card to play DVD movies

    I just built a new system, and had no idea I need to purchase a decoder card in addition to a DVD player to watchs DVDs. Is there some software I can use instead?
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    A sound like a hard drive or optical drive "seeking" is emanating from motherboard

    I put my computer together last night. This is my first build, so of course I, the unexperienced one, had to run into some problems. I'm hearing this high pitched noise, that appears to be coming from the motherboard. I tried unplugging the case fan and the noise was still there. I quickly...
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    Problem installing Motherboard in my case

    The case I have (Ever Case 4252) comes with the mounting holes already elevated, but they also supply brass standoffs. When I install the mother board with the already risen standoffs, the motherboard rises too high and causes the motherboard not to match up with the I/O pannel, and the AGP and...
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    Epox EP-8KDA3J and Corsair Value Select 3200 RAM

    From the very few posts out there on this particular board, I can tell that it is picky about ram. Does anyone know if the board is compatible with the Corsair Value Select 3200 RAM? P.S. If I order the Corsair RAM from NewEgg and it is not compatible, will they at the bare minimum give me a...
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    Under-Budget $73... What should I upgrade?

    I already have the CPU (A64 3200+). What should I spend the $73 dollars on? http://secure.newegg.com/app/WishR.asp?ID=850107