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    Q6600 G0 Running Very Hot Stock

    As my thread title states, my Q6600 G0 runs pretty hot (in my opinion and after reading some other posts). Here is my build: Antec P182 Case Asus P5K-E Mobo Q6600 G0 (with stock fan and AS5 applied) G.Skill DDR2 800 4GB Rosewill 600W PSU EVGA 8800GT 150GB WD Raptor...
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    PC only powering on 3rd or 4th try (usually randomly)

    It has to be either the motherboard or the processor. I recently replaced the PSU because that was the most obvious thing. What do you think the culprit is?
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    LCD vs CRT refresh rates

    I've been researching LCDs to buy one and there's something that has been bothering me. Everywhere I've read, it says LCDs are better for your eyes because they have better refresh rates. I made a comparison the LCD I ordered (Imagequest L90D+) which has a max refresh rate of 75hz. My 21"...
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    RMAing LCDs...

    Im in the market for an LCD and I've been looking on ZipZoomFly and Newegg's websites. Does anyone know if they allow you to return LCD monitors that are defective or have dead pixels? Or do you directly have to send it back to the manufacturer? I looked on their websites and it seems you are...
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    2 PCs on USB KVM, one PC won't work

    I recently bought a Belkin USB KVM. It has worked great for the last couple months. Lately, however, when I try to switch to my other PC, it comes up for a second and then switches to my primary PC. I can still hear that the PC is on. The first problem I started noticing with this PC is that...
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    For users of MSI Neo2 Platinum

    Which brand of RAM are you using for the 939 Chipset motherboard and hows the stability?
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    MSI Neo2 Platinum: recommend memory

    Well I built my dream machine but its been a nightmare. It all started with World of Warcraft errors. So I attempted to reinstall and kept getting blue screens. Now they were random blue screens. I ran memtest on it and it returned with no errors. So I proceeded to swap everything out. Still...
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    New PC built

    I built a new PC over the weekend. For the most part its awesome....when its not locking up. I've had it lock up about 4 times now. Once on the Windows boot screen, once on the desktop and a couple times in World of Warcraft. I don't know if its the RAM, video card or some other issue...
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    MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum installation questions

    Hey guys working on my new machine. It's been so long since I upgraded, I think I've forgotten some stuff :) Anyway I have a couple questions. 1. How do I run my RAM in dual channel DDR? There are 4 slots: 2 green and 2 purple....which ones do I put them in to make the memory run...
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    Slipstreaming SATA drivers

    Which drivers do i get to Slipstream SATA drivers for my Raptor HD? I have a MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum nForce3 motherboard.
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    KVM switch with wireless mouse

    Here is my dilemma :) I bought a PS/2 KVM switch (misread advertisment). I have a PS/2 keyboard and a wireless USB mouse. I have to buy an adapter to make my USB mouse into a PS/2 mouse. Now if I run this into a KVM switch, will it work?
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    Installing SATA drivers

    I dont build my PC's with floppys anymore and I was wondering if I can load the SATA drivers from a pen/flash drive instead of a floppy drive?
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    SATA Power Cable/Serial Cable

    I'm getting a Raptor hard drive thats OEM. Will it take the standard IDE power cable or do I need a special cable?
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    Activating Windows XP and then imaging/ghosting

    Will I have to reactivate everytime I re-ghost my computer? I'm keeping all the same hardware and I was wondering that if I came across an error and had to reimage my machine, would I have to reactivate my version of Windows XP?
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    KVM switches

    I just got my eVGA 6800GT video card and wanted to know if I installed a KVM switch would it reduce performance or image quality on my PC? I read somewhere that if you run a video card through a KVM switch, it lowers the image quality. Any truth to this?
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    eVGA Nvidia 6800GT

    I'm the soon-to-be proud owner of a eVGA Nvidia 6800GT. At $400 bux this thing is a monster. But from the reviews I heard its been worth it (just worried that I got AGP instead of waiting for PCI-E). Anyway I guess this question is directed to any 6800GT users. What drivers would you recommend...
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    Problem with ATI Radeon 9700 Pro

    I first want to make a point and let everyone know that I never had this problem until I installed my Turtle Beach soundcard. Now I randomly get this funky looking screen. I don't know if its a hardware problem or maybe conflicting driver issue. Could be something as simple as a bad cable. I...
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    Using Microphone on Teamspeak

    I have been trying to setup Teamspeak on my computer so friends and I can communicate during gaming sessions. However they said I break up a lot and basically sound like crap. I tried headphones with an attached microphone and a regular stand-alone microphone. They said both sound bad. Do...
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    Windows XP Professional 64-bit release

    Or is it out already? If it is can someone send me a link?
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    What FSB setting for Thoroughbred XP 2100+

    Well after carefully installing my replacement chip (chipped old one) I totally forgot to set my FSB for the processor. I already have it installed and don't want to risk messing up another chip after chipping three (yes you read it correctly). Does anyone know what the FSB for this chip is...
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    Long-lasting computer problem...help!

    I've been having this problem for a while now. Before I get into the details here are my specs for my computer: Soltek Mobo Athlon XP 2500+ Volcano HSF Buffalo Technology 512 MB Ram Sapphire Radeon 9700 Pro Allied 400W PSU Skyhawk Aluminum Case Well I first noticed the problem at a LAN party...
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    Hyper Transport = Hyper Threading?

    I was reading that the Athlon 64 processors were capable of Hyper Transport. Is this the equivilant of Intel's Hyper Threading technology?
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    CRT vs. LCD - Is it time to switch yet?

    I've been pretty happy with my 21" Cornerstone p1500 CRT monitor. Its a good gaming monitor, but damn ain't it huge! I was wondering if the time was right to switch over to a LCD monitor. I really would like a shiny new LCD but I'm still worried about ghosting, picture clarity, etc. Any...
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    Is it worth it to upgrade to an LCD monitor yet?

    I've been using CRTs for a while now and I think I'm ready to switch to an LCD. I'm ready to replace my 21" Cornerstone p1500. My computer is mostly used for gaming, movies, and web surfing. I was just curious if it was worth it to upgrade to an LCD. Basically if LCDs have caught up to CRTs...
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    Do Intel processors have exposed cores like Athlons?

    Hey everyone. First time poster. Long time lurker. As of yesterday, I have destroyed three Athlon processors by attempting to attach BEHEMOTH HSF combos. I do blame myself for not being *gentle* enough. However I am (once again) in the market for a new CPU. I was curious if the Intel...