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    Vista 32 / 64 on same computer with same key

    Could I install both Vista 32 and Vista 64 on to the same computer via a dual boot system using one key? I have to use Vista 32 for telecommuting to work but I would prefer to use Vista 64 for my home purposes, and just boot back and forth as needed. Is this doable? Thanks.
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    Dial up netoworking connection keeps popping up

    I will try to explain this as best as possible. To connect to my schools wired LAN, we had to set up a network connection that uses our school ID and password. The problem is, the "connect to network" for my school keeps popping up all the time when I am not at school, and connected at...
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    HX520 8pin power cable length

    I'm using a HX520 to power my new server that I put in an Antec 1200 case. No complaints about the PSU itself, but the length of the 8 pin CPU power connector is too short to use the routing holes to put it behind the motherboard (Asus P5Q PRO). So I have it draped across the whole front of the...
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    2180 Temps?

    Currently my Asus PQ5 Pro (506 bios) is reporting my temps for the 2180 at 44 after 24 hours idle. I'm cooling it with a Arctic Freezer 7 with stock thermal paste. That seems rather high to me...
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    Foxconn stamped on Asus board ports?

    I just got a Asus PQ5 Pro from Newegg today. I took it out of the package, and upon inspecting it, Foxconn was stamped on the top of the metal housing that covers the RJ-45 and USB ports. Whats the deal with that? Does Foxconn own Asus or vice versa?
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    Best board for home server

    Building a home server and I need the most stable and durable board that I can find. Ideally, it would have at least 8 usable SATA ports (will not be doing motherboard raid). I do NOT care at all about overclocking. It just needs to drive a E2180 and 8 750gb HDDs without giving me any grief...
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    Accelero S1 Rev. 2 on a 4850

    I am aware that it has the same mounting holes as the 3850, so it should work. I'm wondering if anyone has done this yet and what the results were.
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    Upgrade from 7600GT

    Need to upgrade from a 7600GT so I can play Age of Conan with some goodies turned on. Specs are Vista 32 2gigs ram CPU is a x2 3800 1280x1024 resolution Also, silence is of the essence. I can't stand loud fans. With that in mind, I was considering ECS N9600GT or MSI NX8800GT...
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    Disabled a device, how do I get it back?

    This is for a laptop. I disabled the built in microphone in the sounds section under control panel. How can I get it back?
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    Vista Upgrade question

    If I buy the upgrade version of Vista, would I be able to re-install it when I buy new hardware, or is it locked to the motherboard like the OEM versions? I am thinking about buying a upgrade copy of XP and a Vista academic upgrade copy (both of which I am eligible for) and doing that because...
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    Can't get DHCP connection

    Using a D Link 4300, I suddenly can't obtain a DHCP connection. I plug the router in, it auto detects one, then begins a two minute countdown and drops the connection. Pressing the renew connection or release connection does nothing. The line works OK, because I am using it right now with a...
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    Hardware security

    Alright, I don't know exactly what I am talking about here, so cut me some slack ;) Is there some way I can buy or build a hardware gateway (if that is the right term) that will act as a firewall / anti virus program? Something that will connect to the router and all the computers I have will...
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    Random power on issues

    My fathers computer that I built for him a year ago has suddenly develop a strange problem. Sometimes, it refuses to power on. Flipping on off/on switch on the PSU sometimes clears it so does unplugging and replugging the power cord that goes to the PSU. I'm thinking the PSU is going bad. Any...
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    4x512 or 2x1gb (DDR 400)

    I need to upgrade from 1gb (2x512) on a system I am running (939 x2 3800 on Abit AN8 NF4). Is there any reason why I shouldn't get another set of 1gb (2x512) and put it in there for a total of 4x512, using all four memory banks? I seem to recall there used to be issues doing this, but can't...
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    Install Windows, use different Key?

    Let me try and expain this as best as I can. I am trying to reinstall Windows on my laptop (new hdd, old one died). However, rather than use the 2+ year old OEM disk that includes all that bundle garbage, I want to use one of my regular Windows XP sp2 CD's. Problem is, that when it asks...
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    OEM X2 3800 Skt 939 $90 @ Newegg, free shipping

    Just a heads up for those who still have socket 939 systems in need of an upgrade. I've noticed the x2 chips are getting scarce and the Opterons are going up in price, so I figured I'd let ya know about em. x2 3800 s939 Toledo Core x2 3800 s939 Manchester Core $90 is a decent price to...
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    Need help choosing a color laser printer

    Currently torn between two models at my local Costco. Epson AcuLaser CX11NF $499 Epson Link or HP 2605DN xi $439 HP Link Costco Link It is going to be used in my families home office. I really like the abilities of the Epson, scanning and copying would be very nice and save me...
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    Keylogger in a .avi file?

    Recently, I saw a post over on DAoC Catacombs where an individual claimed that he had his DAoC account names and passwords were stolen with a keylogger embedded in an avi file. Here is his exact claim: My question is, how is this possible? I was under the assumption that an .avi video cannot...
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    Non Stop Crashing in Games

    OK heres the dealio: My system cannot play a game for more than about an hour before the game either freezes or crahses to the desktop. I have tried everything. Changed drivers, ran memtest, changed memory, replaced the CPU, changed hard drives, got a new video card, reinstalled Windows so...
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    x1900xt Questions

    Just got one of those $240 x1900xt's from Newegg. Installed it with the new 6.9 drivers from ATI and a Zalman vf700cu I had. What are the 'other' utilities that I can use to see the temperature and overclock the card? Also, I have 2 power supplies to choose from with running this card...
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    Need a decent 939 Motherboard

    Can't afford Conroe right now, but my Soltek mobo finally seems to have died. I'm going to be using a ATI AIWx1900 in it, so SLI or Crossfire doesn't factor in. Not sure if I will be overclocking either. Other parts going into it will be a 2 gig of corsair memory, WD 74gb raptor, and...
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    Constantly Crashing... Please help!

    My system has been crashing or rebooting itself when playing any kind of game. DAoC, WoW, CSS - after about a half hour or so, either the game crashes to the desktop, locks up, BSOD's, or reboots the computer. I have had the same problem with 2 seprate video cards, and 2 different hard...
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    Weird computer issue

    My newly built computer has decided the other day not to start. After some tinkering, I found that by pressing on the heatsink or the area of the motherboard directly below the CPU and above the video card I could get it to turn on and boot properly. Also, there was a strange buzzing sound that...
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    Audigy X-Fi outputs

    Anyone know if I can run both the digital out and analogue outs at the same time on this card?
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    Did I mess up the thermal paste?

    I was using arctic silver on a A64 chip, installing a scythe ninja onto it. I followed the directions and got a dab in the center. But when I put tried to put the heatsink on (that thing is huge!!) it kind of slid to the side a bit. I picked it up off the processor and reseated it, and after...
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    Stock cooler good enough?

    Looking to OC a Athlon-XP from 1.7 to 2.0 Have it running stable so far, but was wondering if the stock cooler and HSF will be up to snuff for long term use. I have got 3 80mm case fans providing cooling (1 intake, 1 exhaust, 1 direct onto the MB), and all wires have been cleaned up out of...
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    VF700-Cu Fan header

    Hey all. I'd like to connect my VF700-Cu to the fan speed control header on my EVGA 7900 GT CO SC. I don't like forcing it to run either at full blast or low, and a control dial won't work because I'm brain dead and will forget to adjust it until it catches on fire. :D Anyone done this or can...
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    Skt 754 with 2x512mb Memory

    I have heard that running a 754 Sempron using 2 512mb memory sticks is slower than using 1 1gb or 1 512mb stick. What I don't understand is, if that is true, then why? Sorry if this sounds dumb, but I don't really know what I'm talking about so I'm not sure how to phrase this for a search...
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    Weird buzzing from power supply...

    Hello all, perhaps someone could offer some advice. My power supply makes a strange buzzing sound (a little higher pitched than a hard drive seek sound) any time I have to view folders or do anything that accesses the hard drive. At first I thought it was hard drive seek, but after testing...
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    Need help buying memory for my laptop

    I have this laptop: http://www.gateway.com/home/products/ret/ret_7330GZ.shtml P4 3.04ghz, 512mb ram, 80gb hdd. CPUZ shows that it has 1 512mb stick of pc2700 2.5 CAS Latency in it, as the website says. Do I have to buy pc2700 speed memory for it to work in my laptop? Now, the big...
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    noob fsb question

    I bought an AMD Barton 2500XP (retail box) that is supposed to have a 333mhz fsb. But when I look at the fsb frequency setting in the award bios it says the frequency is 166mhz. I seem to be able to adjust the frequency to 100, 133, 166, and 200 mhz but 333 is not an option. I have a Biostar...
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    Looking for a tall case..

    Anyone know of a tower case around 25'' - 26'' in height, preferably made of aluminium, with a window?
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    Need a new video card

    Hey all, I'm looking to upgrade my video card, as the one I am currently running is a GeForce 3 Ti200 and is getting a bit long in the tooth. System is a AMD Barton 2500, 1 gig ram. Currently on win ME, at least until I can find my XP cd.. I havent really kept up with video cards since I bought...