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    application of thermal paste - what is the correct technique

    I do the same thing. I've tried the method where you put a dab on and just push down and twist a little, but I've always had significantly better results spreading it. I think the trouble I have is bringing the heatsink straight down on to the chip.
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    Rear I/O plate - do you need one?

    It can make a huge difference, but I think it depends a lot on where your computer is. If it's on the floor I don't think it matters too much, but if it's on a desk and has a front fan that sucks it in, it will get nasty very quickly. I once saw one where everything was covered by about a 1/4...
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    If cheap trumps fast - Linksys .11b router or notebook card $1.99 AR

    Yeah, pretty much all linksys routers do that.
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    Should I be concerned about my pwm area temp?

    I have a dfi lanparty UT ultra-D mobo and all my other temps are fine but my pwm area is at 45C idle and 51C load. The main problem is I'm not even sure where the pwm area is. I'm not overclocking yet, but I'd like to in the future.
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    Norton Antivirus 2006 home protection 3 user pack $9.99 AR

    Do not use norton. I work as a tech at a computer shop and I'm constantly fixing norton related issues. Just today I had 3 computers that norton broke.
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    The Unofficial Memory Foam/Visco Elastic/NASA Pillow Thread

    After reading this thread I've decided to go for the tempur-pedic. My question is, should I get the swedish pillow or the normal one?
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    10% off at Home Depot for military Nov 10-13

    FYI, Home Depot always gives a 10% off military discount if you ask for it. At least they did when I worked there.
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    WHITE HOT Mitsubishi BIG SCREEN TV 65''

    I've had that TV for a couple years now and this is a great deal. I've never seen a dlp that can match its picture. If you have the space and don't mind that lack of 1080p or 720p you'll be very happy with it. I'd only go dlp if I wanted to play alot of video games on it.
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    Strange problem after power surge

    So I had some sort of power surge and when I turned my comp back on it was beeping and halted on a message that said my cpu fan wasn't running. So I cracked it open and not only was it running the bios was detecting its rpm. So then I reset the cmos and that problem went away but when I tried...
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    Power supply problem?

    I just hooked up a sunbeam rheobus fan controller and then my screen went crazy with rainbow colored fuzz. Then I disconnected it and it works fine again. I'm wondering if maybe my powersupply can't get enough power to my 6800 gt with the rheobus connected. My powersupply is a little below...
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    cd longevity

    I think it depends on the media. Probably 80% of my memorex cds that are more than 4 years old don't work any more regardless of the condition they're in. Some of my other brands are still going after 5+ years though.
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    IQ problems after installing new video drivers.

    I just installled the latest nvidia drivers because one of my games wouldn't work with the ones I had. After installing the game worked fine but now everything looks like crap. Textures look more blurry than usual and I've noticed theres a lot more pop up in farcry than I remember. Even after...
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    [DEAD] 6800, 6800GT, 6800Ultra all 30% off @ CompUSA

    I never got a call I just walked in, and they gave me one off the shelf. I wouldn't wait for a call either, they couldn't even find my pre-pay paperwork.
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    I think I might of destroyed my motherboard.

    Oh well. Time to RMA I guess.
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    I think I might of destroyed my motherboard.

    I wanted something quiet.
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    I think I might of destroyed my motherboard.

    I just got a msi k8n neo. I had to take the back plate off to to install my cpu fan, but it was glued on so I had to get a knife in there and cut it free. I scratched up the back of the board pretty good while doing this, it looks like I may have exposed some of the wiring even. Now when I...
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    [DEAD] 6800, 6800GT, 6800Ultra all 30% off @ CompUSA

    Just got back from the minnetonka store, the GT's are in. Looked like they only have 2 or 3 more though.
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    [DEAD] 6800, 6800GT, 6800Ultra all 30% off @ CompUSA

    Haven't heard anything, but the website shows limited quantities now. I'm going to stop over there later today.
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    Does anyone have a coolermaster praetorian?

    If so have you figured out a way to remove the front fans? It seems impossible without cutting the front grill out.
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    [DEAD] 6800, 6800GT, 6800Ultra all 30% off @ CompUSA

    I still haven't gotten a call yet, so I think mines still coming. BTW I spoke with a lawyer today and he thinks that if you prepayed, they have to honor that agreement, even if that means paying the differerence for you to buy it at another store.
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    [DEAD] 6800, 6800GT, 6800Ultra all 30% off @ CompUSA

    I think his name might of been dan. I didn't actually need to talk to him though, I just asked one of the hardware guy and he went in the back to talk to him. The first hardware guy told me no straight away though, thats why I say talk to a manager.
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    [DEAD] 6800, 6800GT, 6800Ultra all 30% off @ CompUSA

    Try minnetonka again, it just depends on what manager is on. I was there around 2:30 today and I got it with absolutely no hassle at all.
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    [DEAD] 6800, 6800GT, 6800Ultra all 30% off @ CompUSA

    Nice I live 5 minutes away from that store. Was it a hassle to get it? I called and they told me I couldn't prepay.
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    Strange monitor problem

    At the right side of my screen I have a faint line, and everything on the left of it lookes like it has a slight film over it or just slightly faded, to the right of the line its normal. The really weird part is that its there whether the monitor is on or off. has anyone ever seen anything...
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    Harman Kardon AVR 525 receiver $600 + ship, AVR 325 $500 + ship (full warranty) edit: just got hotter for NJ folks

    Very tempting. I was also looking at the denon 1082. Would the avr525 be a big step up?
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    5900 Ultra now or wait for R360?

    Just wait until one of those games come out and buy the best card then. Thats what I plan on doing.
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    Should I set up a raid?

    With the $30 120gb western digital deal I was thinking about setting up a raid. Is it worth it? I mainly use my comp for gaming so shoter load times is what I'm looking for.
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    Keyboard question

    Every keyboard I've ever used only lets you press 3 keys at the same time, which is a real pain when I'm playing shooters. Are there any keyboards out there that let you press 4 or 5 at the same time?
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    epox 8k3a questions

    I already tried reversing them. My case is kind of weird I should of mentioned it in the first post. It has 2 sets of connctors normal ones and ones that only cover 1 pin and say either +5v or D on them. I think it has something to do with those but I can't figure it out.
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    epox 8k3a questions

    I'm having problems setting up the ide led indicator and power led indicator. The manual shows that the power led has 4 pins but the connector for it only covers 2, I'm not sure why I can't get the other one to work. My other question is about the host clock speed. The default is 100mhz, is it...
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    speaker problem

    I just got a new set of speakers but they don't have a headphone jack. Is there any sort of switch box or something so I can easily switch between the two?
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    Looking for a good cheap case

    Any suggestions would be appreciated.