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    Install Linux on an old laptop

    I am getting interested in installing a distro of Linux on my Dell laptop (1.6 Ghz, 1.25 GB RAM) and I was wondering if some of you guys can give me some of your experiences with it. I was looking to install OpenSUSE 11.1 KDE4 (GNOME had some issues with coming out of suspend mode when I...
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    Are the temps a little too high?

    I just assembled a new rig: E8400 HD 4850 Sapphire (non-reference cooling) ASUS P5Q Pro OCZ 600W PSU Antec Solo case I was running P95 and the hardware monitor recorded the max temp to be 71C (ambient was probably around 35C). I didn't over clock and I am using the stock HS & Fan...
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    XP-90 Retention Bracket

    I just bought myself a new rig and I didn't know until today that my XP-90 will fit on my E8400. I was going to use the OEM HS, but why not change to the XP-90 if I can right? So I need to buy the retention bracket for the LG775 socket, but every place I checked charges so much for...
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    Blah I'm torn

    Build #1: Video: MSI R4850 $165 AR CPU: E8400 Mobo: ASUS P5Q Pro Combo Mobo+CPU $245 AR RAM: G.Skill 4GB $67 PSU: Corsair 550W $ 70 AR Total: $547 Build #2: Video: Same $165 AR CPU: E7300 Mobo: MSI P43 Neo3-F Local Fry's has combo for $189 (there might be a $10 rebate to the...
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    500W or 600W?

    Here's is the upgrade that I am planning to do: CPU: E7200 Mobo: ASUS P5QL Pro RAM: G.Skill DDR2-800 4GB (2x2GB) Video: MSI R4850 I was looking at some OCZ PSUs (This and This) For the build above, would a good 500W be sufficient? Would I be just wasting my money buying a 600W...
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    Vista 64 & 4850 Issues?

    Currently I'm looking to build a new rig (Reference Thread) and while I was browsing through the HD4850 video cards, I saw that a number of people had issues with Vista 64. BSOD, cycling resets, etc. Should I be weary of these issues?
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    Help me choose a motherboard

    Here is a reference thread of what I'm looking for in the new rig: upgrade my rig The one part of the build that I'm most indecisive on is the motherboard. I can't seem to finalize on choosing which chipset I want. The 3 I'm looking at are the obvious ones: P35, P43, and P45. From...
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    Upgrading my 5 year old rig

    Currently I have a rig running 1 GB RAM, 2.4 AMD64 socket 754, nForce3 mobo. I'm looking to build a C2Duo rig and here's what im looking at: CPU: E8400 Motherboard: P43 based motherboard (Gigabyteor the budget ASRock) Video Card: HD4850 or GT9800 ($150 vs $110) RAM: 2GB or 4GB of...
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    Ebay & counterfeit

    So I want to buy some new shades and the prices on ebay are a lot lower but I'm weary about the sunglasses being counterfeit. Will it be safe if I bought it off of a seller with a high seller's rating?
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    Check Engine light won't reset

    I had to get a smog check done so I had to replace my O2 sensor. So after replacing my sensor the mechanic told me to drive the car for ~20 miles @60-65 mph so that the check engine light can reset and ready itself. Well after 2 failed smog checks and driving at least 700 miles, the check...
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    Laptop for work

    I need to buy a laptop for work. It will be used for programming. I'm torn between the Dell Latitude D830 and Thinkpad T61. I've used a Latitude before and it was pretty nice. I've never used a Thinkpad before, but I've only heard good things about them. Dell is a little cheaper...
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    Short Vacation...

    Got an anniversary coming up in a month and I need some help deciding where to go. The trip will probably last about 3 to 4 days and the budget is probably around $1000. San Fancisco and Florida are couple places I was considering. Maybe Napa Valley... Help me out ATOT!
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    smog check

    My check engine light is on and I need to get a smog check done. I found out that the check engine light is on because of the O2 sensor circuit malfunction. I can clear this reading for about a day or so by visiting Autozone. If I clear the error and get the smog test done before...
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    TF2 Noob here

    I played CS for many years, but this game seems very different. I played for couple hours last night mainly using Pyro and Demoman. I tried playing as the Spy, but I had no clue how to cloak, disguise, etc. Any good resources that I can read somewhere? A lot of the wiki sites don't...
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    Tax Help

    This is my first time filing my own taxes and I was wondering do I mail all the different forms in one manila folder or separate one for each form. I used Turbo Tax and I have the 1040A and some form that starts with a 4. Please use the stickied Tax thread at the top of the forum. Thank...
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    Need to get a smog check

    I know that I need to get the check engine light to disappear to pass a smog check, but is there any place where I can get the codes read for free? (Orange County, CA area) I read that Autozone stopped providing that service because the feds were investigating them on it. Thanks in advance!
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    cheapest place to buy xbox live gold?

    title says it all.. so far I've found Newegg @ $39.99 + 3.95 shipping as the cheapest.
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    Mass Effect or Oblivion?

    I just got an XBox 360 Elite and I was looking to buy an RPG game sometime soon. From the research I've done, Mass Effect and Oblivion are the two best choices. Help me choooose! (I like both Sci-Fi and Medieval themes equally)
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    XBox 360 Questions

    Ok so I've been out of the console gaming scene for about 7 years, but my girlfriend just got me an XBox360 Elite for Christmas. So I have some general questions: List of some good games (old and new)? Can it be modded to play backed up games? (I read about a dvd drive firmware hack...
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    Scanned image printing issues.

    I'm new to the digital camera, scanner, and printer stuff so please help me out. Scanner: Canon 8600 F Printer: HP Deskjet 3600 When I print straight from the scanner using the provided Canon tool, the colors come out as it is suppose to. However when I scan the image and save it to a...
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    HDD Data Recovery

    One of my machines stopped working and I've been trying to get the data off of the hard drive this morning. The area I live in had a power outage the other day and I believe that's when the machine could've stopped working (it's not a machine I check on every day). The HDD is a Samsung...
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    Heatsink problem

    I was lapping my heat sink, rinsing, sanding, etc... After I was done lapping I had to take off so I left the heat sink to let it dry. Later when I saw the heatsink after it dried I noticed all these white spots all over the heat sink grills. I did rinse with tap water and I'm assuming...
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    Suggestions for a new game?

    Looking for a free game where I can have a personal character(s) and just level and find loot, etc etc. Something like Diablo, FFXI, WoW.... I guess I should just rephrase this to "What are some good free MMORPGs out there?"....
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    Overheating

    Yesterday I noticed that my car was overheating and that was odd because I changed my radiator about 2 months ago (1996 Nissan Maxima @184K miles). I filled up on gas then as soon as I entered the freeway (lots of traffic) I noticed that my temperature was pretty high. Then as the traffic...
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    How to restore old dull keyboard

    I purchased a used Dell laptop keyboard (has a trackstick, my current one doesn't), but the paint has dulled and isn't as shiny as my current keyboard. Is there anything I can do to restore the keyboard?
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    Looking for an old guide

    This thread is probably a few years late, but here goes anyhow. I was reading on the web that both the Inspiron 8600 and the Latitude D800 have similar casings and can be interchanged. D800 has superior chassis from what I've read. Tri-metal alloy (D800) vs plastic (i8600). I've been...
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    Which temperature to trust?

    I recently purchased this motherboard MSI K8n Neo V2.0 H. The problem is that two temperature monitoring applications are giving me two different CPU temperatures. One application, MSI issued monitoring program, is giving me 28° - 30°. Another application, SpeedFan, is giving me 40° -...
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    Can I have my change please?

    No nickles for you!
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    S754 Board Suggestions

    First, I don't really want to upgrade my whole system yet to Core2 Duo so I want to try to salvage my machine if I can. My rig has been giving me some problems lately (My Problem) and I think it might be the motherboard. I need a Socket 754 board with SATA & AGP. I've seen a few that...
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    Can't boot to Windows

    About a week ago I turned off my desktop and the next day I turned it on, it would never go past the XP boot splash screen. I reinstalled windows xp pro ( I haven't formatted yet, too much data I don't want to lose!) and I get the same results. I have tested the video card, the hard drive...
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    Finance Help...

    So I just landed my first job out of college and I wanted some guidance on investment ideas. I'm looking for some small investment ideas (i.e. CDs). I'm pretty clueless when it comes to these kind of things so any input will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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    eBay Coupons

    I'm planning to purchase a pair of sunglasses from the Sunglass Hut and I saw that there were $20 off coupons on eBay going for $0.99. Are these legit coupons and safe to purchase? I don't shop on eBay too much so I don't know the scams that go on around there. Thanks in advance!
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    Digital Camera Dented!

    Dropped my Sony Cybershot DSC-T10 and the bottom right corner has been damaged that the memory slot door does not close properly. This is a recent purchase and is still under warranty, but I don't think this will be covered. Where would be a good place to get the camera fixed besides going...
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    Editing the Right-Click menu in XP

    I created a right click option for a file comparison tool by editing the registry. The problem I have now is that if I select multiple files to compare and use this new option it will open up two separate instances of the program and open the files separately. Is there a simple solution to...
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    Most comfortable budget down comforter?

    I'm looking to buy a nice comfortable comforter for a budget (~$200). Any suggestions?
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    Quick 939 mobo question

    I belive that my s754 Soltek's AGP slot is broken and is causing some problems with my computer and I've decided to maybe do an upgrade to a s939 3200 A64 CPU with an nf3 mobo. I really don't want to spend a lot of money on this upgrade since I want to upgrade to an Intel Core2Duo setup...
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    Socket754 Replacement Help

    I believe that my Soltek is broken and I need a replacement. I was leaning towards the ASUS K8N-E. But I would welcome any suggestions. I would be using my computer mostly for gaming and will probably overclock a little bit. I would welcome some suggestions on which chipset is better...
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    Help on pinpointing a problem

    I've had my rig setup for about 2 to 3 years now and for the most part I've been free of problems, but recently I noticed that my computer just keeps freezing up soon after I boot up. The first symptom are snowy graphical artifacts that appear all over the screen, then after a minute or two...
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    Help looking to buy a portable MP3 player

    Quality should be decent, size doesn't matter, looks really doesn't matter either. UI should be somewhat easy to use, but the most important factor for me would be: I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE AM/FM RADIO! I started to listen to a lot of AM Talk shows starting last year and I'm sort of hooked...
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    LCD Tips Please

    Im finally looking to move on from my old KDS 19" CRT to a brand spanking new oo la la LCD. I am on a budget here so no 23" WideScreen LCDs for me. Mostly I watch movies, browse internet, and play some MMORPGs and FPS games. My budget is probably around $350. I would like to get a...