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    Looking for advice on a new P&S camera

    It's been a long time since I upgraded my camera (my current one still takes floppy disks!) and I'm looking for a little advice. I've read a few reviews including 996GT2's and really like the look of the Fuji F100fd. My question here is, are there any other cameras you guys like that you think...
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    Newbie to DVD-video needs advice

    Hey guys, I'm brand new to digital video and was hoping to get some advice on a few things. First, a short description of what I have: -A digital video camera that records to miniDV and has USB2.0 output. -A relatively new computer with Windows Vista -Windows Movie Maker and DVD Maker...
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    Help me pick a HSF

    OK, so I'm trying to pick the HSF cooler for my new system (parts on order now). What I really need is a good roundup, but I can never seem to find one with all the coolers I'm interested in or the features that matter to me. I'm trying to find the right balance of price/performance/quiet...
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    Starting Fresh - Need advice on a whole new system

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. General home office use + light gaming + distributed computing 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread $1000 - $1100 for the box and everything in...
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    Antec P182 for $99.99 AR until 1-14

    I've seen a lot of these in combo deals for even cheaper, but I never like what they are combined with. I just bought this one alone and the offer is good for one more day with free shipping in the US. NewEgg Antec P182 Gun Metal Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case -...
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    This computer is driving me crazy!

    OK, so I built this computer for my wife back when she was still just my girlfriend (about 5 years ago), so keep in mind that this thing is pretty old and was intended to be a very inexpensive and basic machine (she pretty much just types papers and surfs the net on it). When I built it, I got...
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    Really weird hardware glitch. Anyone know the cause?

    OK, I recently upgraded my mobo, cpu, and RAM and I've finally got all but one of the kinks worked out. I turn off my computer each night and back on each morning. Each morning when I turn it on, the CD-RW opens. If I try to close it by pressing the button, it will wait about 2 seconds and...
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    Are packets incoming on port 135 from infected computers?

    Now that I've got my Zonelarm firewall up and running I've noticed that every couple of minutes I get (and block) an incoming packet over port 135. The source IP is sometimes insode my ISP's range and most of the time outside, but very close. The source usually comes from a port in the range...
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    I think something is wrong with my DSL PPPoE configuration

    OK, so all at once I have moved to a new state (Connecticut), clean installed WinXP Pro (used to use 2000), and got a new ISP. Now I'm having some problems and have no clue what is causing them. The ISP is SBC SNET DSL using PPPoE. So my comp is directly connected to the DSL modem (no firewalls...
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    I think something is wrong with my DSL PPPoE configuration

    OK, so all at once I have moved to a new state (Connecticut), clean installed WinXP Pro (used to use 2000), and got a new ISP. Now I'm having some problems and have no clue what is causing them. The ISP is SBC SNET DSL using PPPoE. So my comp is directly connected to the DSL modem (no...
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    Help! EP-8RDA+ wont post. Code 02

    OK guys, I haven't had a whole lot of experience putting systems together, but I've helped out enough to know that they often don't work the first time around. So here's my problem. I just bought an Epox 8RDA+ motherboard, Corsair 512MB XMS LL PC3200 RAM, and Athlon XP 2500+ Barton core. I am...
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    Do I really need PC3200?

    I'm about to buy a mobo, cpu, RAM upgrade for my computer. I'm trying to keep it to about $300 dollars. I've pretty much decided on the Epox 8RDA+ and the Athlon XP 2500+ Barton so far. That leaves me about $100 - $120 for RAM. I was thinking about just getting a 512MB Kingston PC3200 since...
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    Need Upgrade Suggestions

    I'm working on an upgrade for my system and wanted to know if you guys had any suggestions and could help clear me up on a few questions. I'm looking at buying a mobo, cpu, and ram and trying to keep it under $300. The best combination I've found so far is Epox 8RDA+ ($85), Athlon XP 2500+...
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    Overheating problems with GeForce2 MX400

    My computer crashes after a while in intense 3D games like UT and B&W. I'm pretty sure this is a heat problem from my video card. I have noticed others talking about geforce2 gts cards getting pretty hot. Doese anyone know if mx400's usually have this problem? The brand is Pine and I've...
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    Computer freezes in all my 3-D games - possible heat problem

    OK, this is my first post here so bear with me and let me know if I've left anything out. My computer freezes in both "Black and White" and in "Unreal Tournament" at random times into gameplay. Sometimes I can play for an hour and sometimes only 5 minutes. This hasn't happened in any of my...