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    Random internet cuts

    Alright, I know it isn't my computer(s), the cables, the router, or the modem. Apparently the only thing in the way from a direct connection from the modem is a single cable splitter. Is it possible that a bad cable splitter could cause this?
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    Random internet cuts

    Alright, sorry for the late reply, but here is the results of my latest tests. Keep in mind that I measured these in Team Fortress 2, because that is where the problem is most noticeable and measurable. Also, they are approximate. Computer -> Router -> Modem -> Cable: 1st Time-Out ->...
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    Random internet cuts

    I started to notice about a week or two ago that I got a weird "Server has stopped responding" message plus pause for about 4 seconds every 3 minutes in Team Fortress 2. I simply shrugged it off as a game glitch. However, other Source games had the same problem. Then I noticed every game had...
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    Extremely loud GPU fan

    Denithor, that post is exactly what I wanted to hear. I am planning to install Arch Linux, so it might be 1-2 hours before I download a nVidia driver. I don't know if I want to buy the cheap GPU (only $10!) or just block the sound out. Hmmm... I'll think about it. Well, I have one more...
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    Extremely loud GPU fan

    Ya, I am not going to mod my graphics card any time soon. Anyway, here is the GPU-Z information: picture. Perhaps that will help.
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    Extremely loud GPU fan

    The fan simply goes at full speed before a OS loads the necessary drivers. If I am not installing an OS, it lasts for about 15 seconds from the moment I push the power to the end of the Linux/Windows loading screen. Normally compiling/installing would be a one-time deal, but I like distro...
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    Extremely loud GPU fan

    Everytime I boot up my computer the GPU fan goes out of control and is extremely loud. I mean as loud as a Xbox 360 at full load. However, whenever the nVidia driver is loaded, the fan is fine. For most people this isn't an issue because the driver-less state only lasts for about 10 seconds...