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    My 8800 GTS died on me . Two questions....

    In April of '07, I put together a computer with an EVGA 8800 GTS. It just crapped out on me this week. Two questions: 1) I was told that it would have lasted longer if it had heat sinks instead of a fan. Any truth to that? Are fans known to break down that quickly? I have a mostly empty...
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    Problem with Windows Media Player 11

    My WMP won't connect to online stores or the media guide, and won't find album info. It just says "This program cannot display the webpage." I've looked all over for a solution. Things I've tried so far: 1) Tools -> Options -> Player ->Connect to internet 2) Tools -> Options -> Privacy...
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    Questions about selling multiplayer games

    I'm selling some of my (used) PC games and a few of them have an online multiplayer component. What do I need to know about selling these types of games? Is it safe for me to give someone I don't know a game for which I have created an online account? Does it depend on whether or not I've...
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    VCR to DVD

    I apologize if this is in the wrong section, but it seems like this question could go here. I have a bunch of VCR tapes that my grandfather converted from old film. I'd like to carry on the tradition and convert these to DVD. I've never really done any video stuff on my computer. I have...
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    Proper way to hook up 3 SATA drives?

    I have a SATA HDD and two SATA optical drives. No RAID. My Corsair 620HX comes with: 2 cables with 3 SATA connectors each. 1 cable with 2 SATA connectors. Is there a correct way I should set them up? Do they each get their own cable (meaning there are unused connections on each line)...
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    New rig....what game to go with it?

    The final components of my snazzy, high-end computer are in the mail. What computer game is really going to show it off?
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    Does p182 require any cable extensions?

    I'm putting together a computer with a Gigabyte DS3 mobo and a Corsair HX620 PSU, but my p182 hasn't arrived yet. Can the p182 owners here tell me if I'll need to order any cable extensions due to the size of the case and the fact that the PSU is located at the bottom? That way I can get...
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    Dell XP on new computer?

    I'm building a new computer this month and would like to install XP on it until I feel a little more comfortable with Vista's performance. I have the XP re-install disc and the COA from my current computer. Whether it is or is not legal, is there any other reason not to install it? I'm...
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    First build - approx. $2,500 budget

    Time for a new computer. I'm tired of having non-upgradable Dells, so I'm building my own this time. I have some basic hardware knowledge, but I'm certainly not savvy, so I need your advice... Okay, so you have about $2500 to play with, but try not to spend money where it isn't warranted...
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    Bad time to build a new computer?

    I'm looking to build my first computer fairly soon. Considering the introduction of Vista and DX10, is it a better idea to wait a few months? I use my computer primarily for gaming, internet and Photoshop/Illustrator.