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    Resolution problem...

    I just got this lcd as a hand me down from my dad. Everything on it is fine except for the fact that everytime I turn on my computer the resolution goes back to 1152 x 864. It's getting a bit annoying having to put it back to 1280x1024 everytime I boot the computer up. Any ideas why...
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    Syncmaster 731B

    I'm looking into getting an LCD monitor (17"), and was curious if anyone had experience with this particular model. I'm not finding much on it here or at newegg (they don't even carry it).
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    A Fortron PSU

    What about their cheaper 450W version? Any opinions? The price makes it seem a bit too good to be true, you know? Link.
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    Power Supply Choice...

    Right...that's the 500. I've considered the Fortron AF 450...it's dirt cheap. I don't know, though...I have a hard time believing that it's any better than the Antec TPII 430.
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    Power Supply Choice...

    This one? I don't think they make a Blue Storm version, do they?
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    Power Supply Choice...

    Just for kicks...would you choose a Fortron 400W over either of the two choices listed in my first post? I'm running an Antec 350W right now. It's running my system without any problems so far, but I know it's right at the minimum you'd want to use. Plus, it's 20 pin, and I'd feel better...
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    Power Supply Choice...

    Nice, for sure, but still more than I'm wanting to spend.
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    Power Supply Choice...

    I don't want to spend more than 70-75, really. Antec, simply because I've always used them without any problems, and they fit my budget. I wouldn't be at all opposed to trying out Seasonic, etc., but the price difference isn't worth it to me. Epox 9npa+ultra 3200+ 1 GB Corsair Value...
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    Power Supply Choice...

    Before I present the choices, understand that I'm getting an Antec, regardless. No Seasonic- pimping, PC&C-toting around here, please :) That said: Antec SP 500W or Antec TP 430W? They're both plenty to power my machine, and fairly similar in price (although Newegg has a rebate on the...
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    Still not sure which motherboard to get

    I've got the 9NPA+Ultra. I've been pleased with it so far. There's a lot of stuff going on right now about USB issues with the board. So far it hasn't been an issue for me except for my scanner. Every time I hook it up, I get a BSOD followed by a reboot. Oh well...it's a cheap scanner...
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    EPoX "EP-9NPA+Ultra" NVIDIA nForce4 ULTRA Chipset Motherboard

    I installed this board tonight, and everything has been great, EXCEPT: I have a HP USB 2.0 scanner, and everytime I plug it in to any usb port on the board I get an endles bsod -> restart loop. Argh! Everything else has been flawless... :( I've tried changing the usb to 1.1 in the...
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    graphic card advice

    That's the card I had in mind, actually, when I made my above post...
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    graphic card advice

    What kind of difference am I going to notice between a x800 and x800gto?
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    graphic card advice

    Ok, it looks like the time to build my new computer has finally arrived. Here are my current decisions: Mobo: EPoX EP-9NPA+Ultra Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra. Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice 1GHz FSB 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939. Memory: CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB 184-Pin DDR...
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    Need advice on computer rebuild

    Thanks for the help. It looks like this is what I'm leaning towards, then: Memory - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145440 - $80 Mobo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813123230 - $89.99 processor -...
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    Need advice on computer rebuild

    Funny how I sometimes overlook the simplest solutions! What do you guys think of this board? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813123230
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    MSI K8N Neo3-F nForce 4 chipset

    I'd like to hear some comments on this board as well. The price is hard to resist.
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    Need advice on computer rebuild

    Yeah. I considered that, but then I'd be forced to upgrade my video card, which is something I'd like to do, but my money is running tight as it is.
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    Need advice on computer rebuild

    Ok, what would you say to these purchases? Memory - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145440 - $80 Mobo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813130493 - $75 processor - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103486 - $146 I chose...
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    CANON vs. NIKON

    Nikon...get the d70...it's a better buy than the d100.
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    Need advice on computer rebuild

    Is pc3200 compatible with my motherboard? Also, would I need to ditch my current memory and get all 3200? Sorry, my ignorance is really showing here. It's been quite a while since I've done this. Thanks again for all the help.
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    Need advice on computer rebuild

    so, if I wanted to upgrade the cheap way, then I'm guessing these are alright? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103439 http://www.crucial.com/store/partspecs.Asp?IMODULE=CT6464Z265 And if I decide to splurge on a graphic card...
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    Need advice on computer rebuild

    I also wanted to ask about Serial ATA hard drives...is this something I should look into or should I stick with IDE?
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    Need advice on computer rebuild

    Cool. What kind of motherboard would I need to go along with this? Or was this suggesting I keep my current one?
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    Need advice on computer rebuild

    I have two sticks of pc2100, so I figured that'd be a wash when I upgraded the mobo. Thanks for the advice! Any specific models on the motherboard or graphic card?
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    Need advice on computer rebuild

    Hey folks. I built my computer years ago, and since then have fallen sadly out of the loop as far as hardware developments, etc. I've gotten to the point where I'd really like to regut my machine. I was hoping some people here could point me in the right direction... Here's my current...
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    boot question

    Sorry if this has been asked(I'm sure it has), but I did a search, and couldn't find it. Just reformatted an xp home laptop. When it boots up it gives two options that you have to choose from...xp home edition and xp home edition (yes, i meant to type the same thing twice in a row). How do...
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    gimp questions

    First, I was wondering if there is a good discussion board somewhere for sharing of GIMP tips, etc. Secondly, I'm looking for all the layer effects that they have in PS...bevel and emboss, outer/inner glow, stroke, gradient overlay, etc....anyone know where I can find these?
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    make the beeping stop!!

    Good question...how would I know? I took the fan off and dusted the heatsink thoroughly without taking it off. There was a big nasty sheet of dust on it which is obviously a problem. We'll see if it happens again...if so, I guess taking the heatsink off and reapplying the arctic silver will...
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    make the beeping stop!!

    Shouldn't cpu overheat shut down the machine entirely? I'll give it a look, though. There's no shim, but I put ithe heatsink on a couple of years ago, so it couldn't hurt to get some fresh thermal grease on there, etc.
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    make the beeping stop!!

    haha...let's see... 1.2 Athlon...ancient, I know. 512 Mb RAM pc2100 I believe... 100G WD hard drive. GeForce 4 Ti4200 plextor 52x burner toshiba dvd-rom As you can see, I built this computer years ago, haha.
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    make the beeping stop!!

    WinFast K7nCR18D PRO I'm trying to find something about the beep codes, but no luck as of yet.
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    make the beeping stop!!

    Twice tonight, my computer has started beeping at me, and would not stop until I shut off the power. It's an alternating high and low pitch beep, and it just keeps going and going and...you get the picture. Any ideas...?
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    Question about Destin, FL

    Anyone know a good place to stay while in Destin? Our favorite place is under new management and has closed down (not sure if it's a permanent thing or not). Looking for someplace new... Thanks :)
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    PayPal Alternatives

    I'm not worried about scam artists... I've read that Paypal has some very questionable wording in their contract that scares people away... I'm skeptical of that myself. It's such a big company that you'd hear about it if they had done anything extraordinarily wrong. Still, I figured it...
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    PayPal Alternatives

    I was going to start accepting donations on a site I run for forum upgrades etc...a lot of the members are wanting to help out financially. I was going to use Paypal, but I've heard some bad things about them, and then there's the whole paypalsucks.com thing. First of all...how do you feel...
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    computer freeze

    Link doesn't work...
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    computer freeze

    Thanks for the responses...what's a burn-in test?
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    computer freeze

    512 MB DDR pc2100 (I think) Crucial memory 400 watt Antec power supply...I replaced this last year. Not sure about the processor, but I THINK it's 133...