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    Recovering data

    My cousin's Sony Vaio laptop got messed up pretty bad, I'm guessing a virus of some sort. Basically, when it gets to the Windows loading screen, it'll sit for about 3-5 seconds, flash a BSOD for about half a second, then restart. Does this with every option - Safe Mode w/ or w/o...
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    Dual Channel and Mix'n'Match question

    How bad is it to mix and match memory sticks? Currently using 1 stick of 2GB SuperTalent that I got from eWiz and unfortunately their shipping prices are killer (7 bucks for a stick of RAM =\) and I'm a bit reluctant to buy from them again. Would I be better off just getting a 2x1GB kit of...
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    Overclocking problems

    Running stock HSF at stock settings, no problems. - RAM settings are at 5-5-5-15. Unfortunately, I'm still not to familiar with the BIOS yet, and can't get the 1:1 FSB:DRAM ratio; best I get is usually 4:5 according to CPU-Z. - Just for precaution, I've added +0.1v to the RAM, and running...
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    8800GT Temperatures

    nVidia's Control Panel reports 60-64°C when I'm idling. ATi Tool reports 60-64°C for GPU, 49°C for temp. chip for when I'm idling. The low end of the temps are after I've opened the side panel of my case as well. I got the BIOS update from BFG, and currently using the newest drivers for...
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    eVGA 8800 GT 512MB for $240 @ Newegg

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814130318 Not bad, considering it's $270 on eVGA's own website.
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    Upgrade Options

    Woo hoo, another upgrade dilemma for you guys to put your 2 cents in. A Little Now ($100-150ish): -Get a Dual Core for my current Socket 939 -Get another 1 GB DDR 400 memory, will most likely have to mix ram sticks -Wait for Intel Nehalem to show up down the line and make a big upgrade...