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    computer is buzzing!

    From time to time, I hear a buzz coming from the front of the computer (which has 2 fans with LEDs on them); after a few seconds, it stops. I can't seem to reproduce it as it is completely random. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the LEDs, could it be related to a power fluctuation?
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    Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

    I never played any of the splinter cell games and chaos theory seems to get good review and its cheap ($10). Should i play this one first and is the multiplayer any good? Is it still active?
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    tx-2 or arctic silver5???

    Which one is better? Does anyone have hands-on experience? the reviews seem indefinite, some say the tuniq is better while others say the arctic silver is better. Then there's also the 200 break-in period that seems to throw some reviews off
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    memtest+ problem

    Hi, when i first got my ram, i popped both sticks in and ram memtest for 24 hours. After about 22 hours, it had 3 errors, but the list thats highlighted in red only showed 1 thing So I take both stick out, ran memtest for 12 hours with each, with no error showing Afterwards, i test both...
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    silicon thermal compound

    Hi, I was wondering how generic thermal paste perform. I recently ordered a kingwin rvt-12025 but no thermal paste, is the stock one fine? I heard that it oxidizes the copper of the heatsink.
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    Antec Three Hundred vs Centurion 590

    Hi, which case would you choose and why?
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    Being fat is a blessing

    It means that you have more than an adequate amount of food. Discuss.
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    canon sd1000 vs a720 IS

    Hi, i was wondering which of the two are better, the a720 is $40 more.
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    whats so bad about 2 firewalls?

    At the moment, im running comodo firewall and windows firewall, why do everyone say that running 2 software firewalls are bad?
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    Help!! I dunno how to get rid of this virus...

    It all started when I was in the middle of playing warcraft 3, Antivir pops up and says i have a virus, so i set it to deny access. Then Comodo pops up saying this program wants to access the internet and I deny it but later on i realized that it was never blocked. So basically, now, firefox...
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    advantages of headphone jack on top of mp3 player?

    With the jack on the bottom of a mp3 player, you can navigate in your pocket easier, but why do reviewers always complain about the jack being on the bottom?
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    craigslist alternatives?

    Hi, im trying to sell my Unreal tournament 3 locally because i dont like it, is there any alternatives to craigslist? no one seems to want it
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    warcraft 3 big battles lag

    Hi, im running an e4300@2.7, 8800gts and 2 gigs of ram. Is it normal that i get lag in big battles for formats like 3v3/4v4? I would expect that processor to handle the old game perfectly :\
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    UT3 manual?

    Why don't they include a manual anymore and why do they use a case thats meant for 5 cds when theres only 2 inside :\
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    ram voltage question

    is there a chance that 2.1 will fry the chip?
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    value ram question

    is it 5-5-5-15?
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    Mail in Rebate + warranty

    Does it?
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    quick question

    the speaker that beeps for mobos, does it usually come with the mobo, built in the mobo or what?
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    Vista exclusive games

    I hope not all the good future games will be vista exclusive :(
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    NCQ question

    Do i suffer a lot from NCQ not working for the ds3?
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    i need input for new build please..

    Pioneer DVR-212D Beige DVD-RW 18X6X18 DVD+RW 18X8X18 DL 10X SATA 2MB OEM DVD Burner No Software Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB SATA2 3GB/S 7200RPM 16MB Cache NCQ Hard Drive Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X2048-5400C4 2GB 2X1GB PC5400 DDR2-667 CL 4-4-4-12 240PIN Dual Channel Memory Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3...
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    Arctic Freezer 7

    Is the cost worth it over the stock cooler or is the tuniq more worth it (2x freezer price)? and do any of you know the FSB hole for the DS3?
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    DS3 FSB Hole

    Does anyone know what the fsb hole for the DS3 is?
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    what is virtualization?

    can someone give an example of how its used? i want to know what would be missing from getting the e4300
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    Ninja or Tuniq Tower?

    Which one would you recommend, the ninja would be paired with an antec tripower 120mm fan. Note, the two are the same price (including the fan). One more question, does the tuniq backplate work with other HS or do i have to remove it if i decide to change HS in the future? TIA :)
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    c2d temps

    topic. does 60C leave you headroom or you just shouldnt get past it?
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    ds3 cold boot issue

    topic :)
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    ds3 + cooling

    if so, how high are we looking at... do u need to attach a fan if your aiming for under 450 FSB? What is the max degree?
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    Mobo cooling when ocing

    is it only needed when your aiming high? (for the p965 chipset)
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    mobo makers reputation

    what would the ranks be between asus, gigabyte, dfi? please give your thoughts :)
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    e6420 + ddr2-800 vs e6600 + ddr2-667

    which would be the better option after the price drop? the ddr2 would be ocz plat rev 2, 4-4-4-15 while the ddr667 would be corsair value ram
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    guitar players!!!

    Hi, does anyone know how much it cost to fix 2 frets, each with a dent that i dont know how got there? :P
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    NCIX RMA experiences

    what do u guys think are the chances to get a defective part if i buy all parts for new computer, and how are your experienced with NCIX regarding RMA's, do you have to pay for the way there if u have express RMA?
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    Running HSF @ 100% all the time

    topic
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    power fan vs system fan

    title
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    p5b vanilla

    whats makes it so much worst then a DS3 or P5B-e, why can't you achieve as high of a FSB?
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    i need advice!!!

    Ok, my good computer died one and a half years ago and i've been waiting since for conroe + fair prices. I was planning to build it after the April 22 price cuts but now it seems theres heavy price cuts for quad core in Q3. My question is, should i just go for it or wait for the quad core? FYI...
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    P5B vanilla

    does it oc around the same as the p5b-e?
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    building a computer

    is it possible or difficult to find a DOA part if you have no spares? example if you press power and nothing happens
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    vacuum question

    does it damage your computer to clean back connector, fan holes, cpu heatsink?