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    Revit/Adobe Architecture Build

    I'm putting together a build for a friend who wants a budget PC that can handle her architectural work, which will mainly consist of revit and adobe suite, but also some rhino and possibly autocad. I was initially considering an Intel build but it seems that her use might benefit from an 8-core...
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    New build crashes during windows loading screen

    First a little background: I've been experiencing erratic boot issues for a while, which encouraged me to replace my aging motherboard/CPU/RAM. The problems were inconsistent, but often video output would cut out after POST, I would restart, say to load windows normally when it told me...
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    No video output after transportation

    First, my specs: OS: Windows 7 Professional (clean installed within a week ago) Mobo: Asus P5B-E Processor: Core 2 Duo e6600 GPU: XFX ATI HD4850 512mb HDD : western digital 320gb, can't remember the model name PS: Corsair HX520W RAM: 2x1GB OCZ 800mhz, can't remember the model name...
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    California Online Traffic School

    So I got a speeding ticket a few months ago and now have to complete traffic school in order to remove the point from my license. Taking the class online seems to be the way to go from what I've heard, but based on a quick google search there are quite a few websites from which to choose. Any...
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    Direct correlation between sleeping computer and network functionality

    I'd like to begin by making clear that I am by no means a network expert. Usually if I have to make something work I figure it out as I go and end up solving the problem through trial and error. So recently our internet connection (AT&T DSL) has been acting strangely. It is often painfully...
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    Burning Video Files to DVDs

    Basically I need something that will burn my video files onto a dvd so I can play them in a standard DVD player. I use DeepBurner to do ISO files but as far as I can tell it can only make data DVDs with standard videos. What should i be using?
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    Can I get my IDE HDD/Optical drive working at the same time?

    Right now I can't get both my hard drive and DVD burner to work at the same time. If I try plugging in just one onto the ribbon cable, they work fine, but if both are plugged in, then my computer can only recognize one. Could this be a cable select issue where I just have to move the jumper on...
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    1990 BMW e30 325i

    I've always liked BMW e30's for some reason. I think they look cool and from what I've heard they drive well. About a week ago I saw one on craigslist for $2300. It seemed to be in fairly good condition with a few minor problems that would need to be resolved. I checked again today and the guy...
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    Does anyone have a Scythe Mine paired with a P5B-E?

    I really want to get the Scythe Mine heatsink but I've heard conflicting information regarding its compatibility with the P5B-E (plus) motherboard. Does anyone here have both of these or knows firsthand that the two do not work together?
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    Is my ISP allowed to monitor open ports on my router?

    So a few days ago my connection went down, so I called up my ISP to learn that they had turned it off because I had some open ports, which forced them "to assume that [I'm] using something illegal such as bit torrent." Are they allowed to do this? It seems to me like which ports I have open on...
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    Screen tearing on DVDs while using VLC

    I've been watching a few episodes of grey's anatomy on my computer and have noticed what looks a bit like tearing in some scenes. It doesn't happen consistently through an episode, just maybe twice for 3 or 4 seconds each time. Does anyone know what the problem could be? I've got an e6600 and...
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    How does a PC stack up against an upconverting DVD player?

    My dad just semi-spontaneously ordered a new 40-inch 1080p HDTV for our living room but our current DVD player doesn't have progressive scan. Right now he's eying the Oppo DV-981HD which upconverts to 1080p and supposedly has great quality for the price (about $230). What I'm wondering is if a...
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    Sapphire x1950pro PCI-E: $135 AR @ Newegg

    I haven't been keeping track of prices lately but this seems like a great deal - way cheaper than any 7900gs I've seen. Text
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    What to do with new copy of Neocron...

    So I wanted to buy Psychonauts on gogamer and use the google checkout 10 dollar promotion but unfortunately the game was only $9.90. Soo I searched for the cheapest product they had and came up with Neocron (99 cents). The games arrived today and I don't know what to do the Neocron box. Does...
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    Receiver on the fritz

    So I inherited the receiver along with a set of B&W DM100s from my dad a few years back when I wanted some stereo stuff in my room. I've since hooked it up to my computer. Initially, it had no problems at all. There was a tiny bit of static but definitely not an issue. A few months ago it...
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    Saudi Arabia Country Project

    So I have this history project due next thursday and I still haven't found a "contact" to interview. The essay is supposed to focus on one "problem" that the country is currently experiencing. We are to interview someone that has at the least lived their for a significant period of time. A...
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    Buying new RAM for friend

    My friend has an emachines with something like an athlon 3800+, 512mb RAM, and no graphics card. Right now he plays most Diablo II, medal of honor, and rise of nations. He wants to buy some more RAM but doesn't really know what he's doing. How much would you recommend he buy? (2 out of four...
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    Run Silent, Run Deep

    I was at circuit city today getting "The Great Escape" on DVD as a christmas gift for my dad. I noticed that it's available for $15 as a packaged set with "Run Silent Run Deep" (normally $10). Does anyone know if it's any good? My dad is kind of a WWII buff and knows a lot about submarines as...
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    Logitech mx1000

    I got a new computer a few weeks ago but I'm still using my old Dell keyboard and microsoft intellimouse explorer 3.0. I saw the mx1000 here for only $40 AR with free shipping and no tax. The reviews I've read have been pretty much unanimously positive. CNET even gave it 9.5 which is pretty high...
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    Buying standalone Vista vs. MCE w/ upgrade coupon

    Seeing as buying windows MCE with a free upgrade to home premium is much cheaper than buying a standalone version of home premium, is there any reason to go with the standalone?
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    Burning CDs with one optical drive

    I've been using iTunes for a few years and my old computer had two optical drives. This made burning a cd easy as I would just put the music disk in one drive, blank one in the other, and click burn in iTunes. However, my new computer has only one optical drive. Is there an easy way for me to...
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    Overworking Chassis Fan/High temps on e6600

    I just set up my new computer, installed programs, utilities, drivers, etc. and I'm loving it, but it's very loud. Here are my specs: Intel C2D e6600 Asus P5B-E Corsair HX520 Asus x1900pro Antec Solo (Rear TriCool, no intake fan) At first I tried the lowest chassis fan speed and...
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    Can I use XP PRO before I have a CD-key?

    It appears that a friend of a friend should be able to get me a copy of XP Pro for around $20. The only problem is that it won't arrive until after thanksgiving and I've been waiting to use my new computer long enough. When I installed my Dell XP Home I noticed that you don't have to activate...
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    Best place to buy XP

    I just finished my new rig and have yet to buy a copy of Windows. Are there any places where i can get a good deal with a student discount?
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    DELL reinstall disk on new system

    I just built my own computer but I don't yet have a copy of windows. However, i have the windows reinstall disk that came with my dell but i've been told that it will not work on any computer other than the one it comes with. Is this true or could I use it to install windows on my new machine?
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    HOT!!! Antec SOLO $50 AR + Free Shipping

    The Antec SOLO case is only 80 bucks minus a 30 dollar rebate at frys.com. Shipping is free too, although there is tax for at least California. I just bought this for $96 dollars, free shipping, no tax on amazon.com. This is driving me CRAZY!! If only shipping wasn't so much, I could return...
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    Sapphire vs. Asus x1950 pro

    I'm gearing up to buy an x1950 pro and just noticed that both the ASUS and Sapphire versions are available on zipzoomfly. The Sapphire is 5 bucks more. Which one should I get?
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    500 watts enough for future graphics cards?

    I'm looking to build a new system based on an e6600. I was planning on getting the x1900xt 256mb but suddenly everyone ran out of stock at the same time. Now I'm planning on getting a x1950 pro since it seems to be a fairly decent card for a good price. The reason I'm getting such an inexpensive...
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    Connecting to Printer On Apple Computer Network

    The topic kind of explains it... I have a PC, the rest of my family all have macs (2 imacs, 1 quad core powerpc, 2 powerbooks). There is one printer connected to my dad's powerpc and one connected to my mom's imac. All the other computers are able to access these printers but I'm not. Obviously...
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    HIS x1900xt 256mb IceQ3

    Up until earlier today I had the card in my newegg shopping cart at around 275 after a rebate. However, I checked up on it to add something and it was removed. Then i looked it up again and it appeared to be back ordered. JUst a little while later I searched again and it was nowhere to be found...
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    Critique my Build ($1500)

    Recently I've been looking at components to put into my first computer build. It feels like I'm getting pretty close but there are still things a few things that I can't decide on, most notably the motherboard. All the parts have to add up to $1500 or less after shipping, tax, and rebates. This...
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    Conroe MOBO for OC'ing noobie

    I'm going to be building a new PC soon for the first time. It'll either have an e6600 or e6700 and most likely a x1900xt 256mb or an x1950 pro. At this point I don't intend to use crossfire so the 965 chipset would make sense (AFAIK). Since this will be my first time building I probably won't be...