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    computer restarts itself when second stick of RAM is in?

    Please help. :) I'm trying to finish off building my new computer (A64 2800+, PNY 6600GT, 512MB RAM (for now..trying to go to 1GB), 120GB HD, DVD burner, all on a Chaintech VNF3-250 mobo), and the new rig is restarting itself. I tracked it down to at least one cause being the second stick of...
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    My C drive just installed an E drive..?

    Hi all, and thanks for taking a second to help me out.... I just built a Shuttle for my dad, and for some unknown reason, with only one hard drive in the case, the Windows XP installer would only designate that internal drive to read as an E: drive....and not C:....what gives with that? Is...
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    new PC build won't POST?

    I just put together my Chaintech VNF-350, A64 2800+, PNY 6600GT, 512MB Crucial RAM (1 stick now, another 512MB coming later), DVD burner, 120 GB Western Digi HD, and Antec Power Supply.....and my baby won't POST! I've tried moving and reseating the RAM, tried a backup PSU I have lying around...
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    where are Far Cry saved games stored?

    Hey all, I'm building a new PC getting ready for Battlefield 2 and all the other new-engine games, and I need to move my Far Cry saved games from my current PC to the new PC.... Anyone know where they're saved and what if anything I need to do to ensure that I can load my saved games up on...
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    How do I kill regedit?..or lock Windows folder?

    I'm trying to make my computer completely safe to surf on, as there are kids in the house, and recently I learned that my internet filter can be knocked out by deleting certain files via regedit. (I don't want to say how to do that online in case anyone might be tempted to do it) What I want...
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    best mod for BF1942? - looking for new game...

    Hey all, Been away from Desert Combat for over a year, but now that I try to start playing again I found that the FINAL client version (that is new to me since coming back to the game) just isn't stable on the same rig I used to play the .7 version of Desert Combat on. Fileshack has about...
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    help me reduce glare of 21" CRT? I'm dyin here...

    Hey guys, I know you can buy overlay screens that work well for reducing glare on a CRT, but they're very expensive for 21" size units. Is there a work around that anyone knows of?, like polarizer filters that photographers use, tinted acrylic or something...anything? I'm just thinking out...
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    is there a 754 mobo that has PCI Express?

    message title says it all so I won't waste your time writing needless words. :) Thanks for the help, GS P.S. - I guess I should ask "what mobos for A64 DO take PCI Express"? Anybody know?
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    how is NF4 better than NF3? I'm trying to catch up.

    Hey all, I'm about to order a new mobo and Athlon64 CPU, but before I do I need to understand whether I should put a little extra money into NF4...? So..what exactly is the selling point of NF4 boards? My plan so far is to upgrade from an XP2100+ to and Athlon 64 2800+. I'm...
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    can 939 take a dual core CPU later?

    Hey all, I'm on the verge of finally ordering my new parts to upgrade my XP2100+ to an Athlon64 system. (just gonna buy a mobo and CPU now, a 6600 AGP later for a great system for my needs). I'm pretty sure I'm just going to go 754 and buy either an A64 2800+ for bang for buck, (and maybe...
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    how do i use DC++ ? Where can I learn?

    Hey guys, I just heard about DC++ and am learning that it's a bit complicated... How exactly does it work in terms of the basics, and how do I actually search for specific things? Thanks for your help...I'm just lost. lol Oh yeah...is there a site that has a tutorial or a FAQ or...
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    help w/A64 system for Home Theatre/Gaming?

    Hi guys, Quick version of my situation is that I'm going to be upgrading from an XP2100+ to an Athlon64 2800+ (maybe the 3200+ if I can prove to myself it's worth it). All I have to buy is a new mobo and the CPU, but I want to keep things as cheap as possible. The 2100+/Epox 8RDA+ is going to...
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    new to P2P..help me get started please...

    Hey gang, I want to setup some P2P software to get in on the bandwagon finally, but I haven't been on a pc much since a couple of years ago (I've been a mac guy for years). I won't waste everyone's time explaining my whole scenario, but basically I'm about to build a new pc and want to set...
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    best cheap mobo for A64 3000+ ?

    Hi gang, Thanks to some Christmas goodness it looks like I'll be upgrading from an XP2100+ with 1GB PC2700 RAM up to a new Athlon64 3000+. I'll have to use my same PC2700 RAM on the new mobo, but I'm happy with that as I can't afford new RAM. My question is simply what is the best but...
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    what mobo for A64 3000+ ?

    Hi gang, Thanks to some Christmas goodness it looks like I'll be upgrading from an XP2100+ with 1GB PC2700 RAM up to a new Athlon64 3000+. I'll have to use my same PC2700 RAM on the new mobo, but I'm happy with that as I can't afford new RAM. My question is simply what is the best but...
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    what free app to record streaming audio/video?

    Hey guys, Not looking to be Ahab the Cyber Pirate here..I just need to record about five lessons that are streamed from a church in another state so I can watch/listen to them according to my free time. It's a long story, but I basically have missed the first five lessons from a really good...
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    what free app to record streaming audio/video?

    Hey guys, Not looking to be Ahab the Cyber Pirate here..I just need to record about five lessons that are streamed from a church in another state so I can watch/listen to them according to my free time. It's a long story, but I basically have missed the first five lessons from a really good...
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    help w/connecting PC to TV for DVD's

    Hi guys, and thanks in advance for the help... I want to watch DVD's on my TV that I play on my pc. I need your help to hook up my pc so the sound goes to my Denon receiver, and the video for DVD's goes to my Sharp 32" TV. My pc, just for the record, is an XP2100+ w/1 Gig RAM, 4X DVD-/+...
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    help w/connecting pc to stereo

    Hi guys, and thanks in advance for the help... I want to watch DVD's on my TV that I play on my pc. I need your help to hook up my pc so the sound goes to my Denon receiver, and the video for DVD's goes to my Sharp 32" TV. My pc, just for the record, is an XP2100+ w/1 Gig RAM, 4X DVD-/+ RW...
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    what effects am I missing on Doom3 using Ti4200?

    Hey guys, I'm trying my best to get by with a Ti4200 and my XP 2100+ with 1 Gig RAM. I'm going to overclock my Ti4200 and my cpu to an XP2700 level (have done the cpu before no problem), but I'm still wondering... Am I missing any kind of heat wave effects are anything like that versus using...
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    what software overclocks Ti4200 again?

    Hey guys, Just bought Doom3 and want to overlock my Ti4200 a little to get the most out of it before I buy a GF6600 in October. What software allows for overclocking my vidcard? I used to have it but have had to do clean installs over the last year and don't know if I lost it or what...
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    a lil help with vid card, cpu, and ram choice...

    Hi gang, I'm trying to build a budget box for my mom to use for surfing the web. I have leftover components in my garage and just need to know what are the cheapest (but good for her purposes) components to buy to round out her system... I already have: Epox 8RDA+ mobo (takes AMD CPU's up...
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    how do i export my e-mail to another partition?

    Hey guys, I have to format and reinstall XP Pro on my main partition (120 GB drive...one 80 GB partition, one 40 GB partition..give or take), but I need to back up my inbox and sent e-mails before I erase the whole thing. I've exported the e-mail from Outlook...but have no idea what that file...
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    what is faster: Athlon 64 or Pentium 4 for photoshop

    Just wondering before I upgrade... For photoshop...what is faster...an Athlon 64 2.8 Ghz or a P4 3 Ghz w HT. Figure 1 GB RAM for each system, and a 7200 120GB HD for each system, both running Win XP Pro. Anyone know or have experience with both systems? GS
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    How do I search for spyware?

    My computer is shutting down on it's own about three to five times a day. The only thing new in the computer is that I've replaced a dead mobo with a new refurb from newegg. (Asus A7N8X ver2 Deluxe) One suggestion for the cause of these power downs/power ups is spyware, seedy-internet...
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    what causes random power down then power up?

    My computer died a couple of weeks ago (dead mobo), so I replaced it with an Asus A7N8 Deluxe. Now the computer has all the same component as the dead mobo computer, but it shuts off and starts up on it's own about three to five times a day. Yesterday was five times. Today none so far. WHAT is...
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    anyone run Far Cry on Ti4200?

    How's it run? I've got an Athlon 2200+ (or 2100...forget...it's been a year and a half) running 1 GB Crucial and a Ti4200. Before I buy the game...anyone running Far Cry at 1024 x 768 and getting good detail? Thanks for the help, GS
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    will this run FarCry?

    Athlon Thunderbird 2200 on Asus A7N8X Deluxe, 1 Gig RAM Crucial, and Ti4200. HD is a 7200 rpm WD. Will that run the game at say 1024 with all details their highest setting? Thanks to anyone who can help, GS
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    OT a little: how best to sell current pc games?

    Hey guys...I want to get rid of a slew of games I don't play, all purchased locally and all complete in their original box. I'm not looking to use this forum as my sales rep...just wondering if ebay has a section for pc video games? Or is there a better channel to sell these through? Just as an...
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    AMD XP 2200 running at 90 Fahrenheit?

    I just replaced my motherboard and so had to reinstall my cpu, an Athlon XP 2200 (Thunderbird I think) which is currently running at 1.6 Ghz on an Asus A7N8X Deluxe mobo with 1 GB RAM...no OC. When I boot the mobo though, I hear the voice report of "cpu fan failed"...which is actually not true...
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    how do I format 4GB MD as FAT32 from XP?

    Hey gang, I'm a digital photographer that uses a Canon 1Ds camera, and I just picked up a 4GB MD by way of the Creative Muvo2 deal (using the 4GB drive that was supplied within the Muvo2) that's been floating around the net. HOWEVER... :) ...I can only see 2Gb in my camera, AND it only shows...
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    XP2100+ and 8RDA+...what is best upgrade for PS7?

    Hey gang, I'm looking to upgrade my 2100+ Photoshop workstation/gaming rig (Ti4400 basically) with 1 Gig RAM to something more powerful.... 1) Can i drop in an Athlon 64 on the Epox 8RDA+? 2) I assume Barton 2500+ overclocked to XP3000 speeds is best bet...? 3) I MAY even go RAID with two...
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    what is highest CPU to fit on EPOX 8RDA+?

    Hey all, I currently have an XP2100+ with 1 GB RAM, but would like to eventually get to some kind of equivalent performance as a P4 3Ghz and then double my RAM (for large file photoshop work - panoramas, large prints, posters, etc - things 300-700MB files I'm talkin about). so...what options...
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    How do I delete a partial install? details inside..

    Hey gang, I just used my mom's Win XP Pro install disk to format my slave drive 120GB Western Digital HD. After formatting it as NTFS (it didn't even give me the option for FAT 32..that's another story I guess), the installer program went the "preparing install" process, then rebooted, and then...
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    Can't boot from CD? Need help installing XP Full version please.

    Hi all, I just got XP Pro full version and CANNOT get it to work. I've installed XP Home before as an upgrade from 98 SE, but then returned that to Costco as I want (and bought) XP Pro. But now that I've formatted the hard drive to make everything clean....I stick in the XP CD and reboot (BIOS...
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    educational Win XP HOme...

    I'm not wanting to trespass any bounds here or do anything illegal, but is there any way someone at a university can help me by buying me an educational version of Win XP, and maybe even Office XP is that option is open? Money is just tight for now and will be for awhile, but I really would love...
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    educational Win XP HOme...

    I'm not wanting to trespass any bounds here or do anything illegal, but is there any way someone at a university can help me by buying me an educational version of Win XP, and maybe even Office XP is that option is open? Money is just tight for now and will be for awhile, but I really would love...
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    biggest problems with XP I've ever heard of ... please help

    OK, I'm at my wits end here, so if you see smoke coming out of my typing, it's only me trying to think hard enough on how to best explain this scenario... (if I were in a restuarant they'd kick me out right now for violating their no-smoking policy ;) (sorry, my humor drains when I'm stressed so...
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    Biggest PC problems I've ever encountered...please help

    OK, I'm at my wits end here, so if you see smoke coming out of my typing, it's only me trying to think hard enough on how to best explain this scenario... (if I were in a restuarant they'd kick me out right now for violating their no-smoking policy ;) (sorry, my humor drains when I'm stressed so...
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    how do you troubleshoot bad RAM and XP pro?

    Hi all, I think my XP is crashing because of a bad stick of RAM, but how do I troubleshoot this? I have one stick of Micron Technology 512 MB 2100 DDr Ram I just bought, and I can only think that this new stick (replaced two sticks of 256 - returned to Best Buy) is the culprit. I'm getting blue...