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    ADD2/SDVO & how to get Dual Monitors

    Here at work we have an overabundance of LCDs... but our computers are currently not set up for dual monitors. I have an HP dc5700 'small form factor pc' which has 2 PCI slots, a PCI-E x1 slot and an ADD2/SDVO slot. What is the best & least expensive way that I can utilize an extra monitor...
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    I think the Laptop DVD ROM may be going

    I have a Dell Inspiron E1505 Laptop with a DVD Rom... as of yesterday it started to play the DVD fairly choppy. I thought it may be a ram issue so I cleaned everything up minimized anything else running and it still plays the same. How should I troubleshoot this? I would hope its only a...
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    Help me set up my wireless access point

    So I moved into an above the garage apartment in a home with wireless internet... problem is their wireless router is on the other end of the home and would be a weak connection. There is a CAT5 cable that I can hook my laptop up to for internet access. The homeowner had an extra D-Link wireless...
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    Broken Laptop Key

    The mechanism under the 'm' key on my laptop had one of the micropscopic tabs busted when my one year old got a hold of it and ripped it out. Does anyone know how I can get a replacement for the white crossing mechanism? Seen here: http://www.wikihow.com/Pop-a-K...a-Dell-Laptop-Keyboard I...
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    My Sound Magically disappears????

    This issue has me confused... the primary issue is that I have no sound when the computer is up and running. HOWEVER when the Windows XP screen at the startup is going the sound works fine... at the desktop about a minute after startup I get this error. First Error I have gotten things...
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    Help me pick a new Video Card and Monitor

    I think my Video Card just bit the big one. It was a 6600GT and died while in mid game of BF2. I am no expert at determining if the video card is dead.. but I will assume it is since the graphics on load up now look similar to my old 386 and by the time it gets to the desktop the monitor acts...
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    Hooking a guitar to a computer

    My buddy has a Mac with Garageband and some type of 'preamp' to hook his guitar into that hooks into his computer. I want to hook my guitar to my computer, what is a reasonably good application to use for this? What non-Mac software will be similar to Garageband for me? Thanks
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    Spanking New Build - Please Check Me!!!

    I am going to build a new system for my buddy. We are in the US.. All new parts... Most bought from newegg. No Overclocking. My buddy isnt a gamer, he is more into using the system for movies, music, and internet. He has some editing software for video, but will be kept on an amateur level. WIll...
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    HELP~ Computer wont turn off without switching it off

    This computer has had this issue since I have known it. Odd issue with this computer... click start>turn off computer>turn off... the computer then goes through the shut down process and finishes with a black page with text saying 'it is now safe to turn your computer off'... but if I push...
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    System will not turn on.

    My computer will not turn on. Push the power switch and nothing. The last time my computer turned on there was a weird problem with the internet having a connectivity issue, so I turned the computer off and it wouldnt turn back on. I have an ANTEC sonata II Case with the Antec 450W SmartPower...
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    Best LCD for my situation?

    I am in the market for a new monitor. I am ready to switch to an LCD from my CRT 19". What LCD would you suggest? Specs: I have an Nvidia 6600GT Video Card. I would like a 19" - 20.1" LCD monitor My price range is $200-300, obviously the lower the better :P Thanks, Plaid
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    ATi Mobility x1400

    I am a total newbie with laptops. I like to keep my video card updated with the latest video drivers. I tried to instal the lateset ATI Catalyst drivers, and my computer would not accept it. What can I do to ensure that my video card has the latest drivers? Thanks, Plaid Laptop Specs...
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    Shocking Problem

    I just picked up 2 Dell laptops. And dont start by saying that is my problem. One of the systems is consistently shocking you when you touch the touch pad or press some keys. The other system does is very infrequently. Any of the side ports with metal will for sure cause a small shock. It only...
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    Need help to choose a laptop

    I have recently started an MBA program and I need to get a laptop. I know squat about laptops. I know I have a budget of about $850 - $999. Things I assume I want... but I am subject to change do to better opinions.: at least 1.67 Ghz Duo CPU at least 15.4" display at least 40 GB SATA...
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    I Need Help turning off my integrated video?

    EDIT: I was able to determine that the MoBo is an ABIT NV7M... my question now is how do I disable the integrated video? And it is not as obvious as just going into the Bios setup and turning it off -Thanks in advance Plaid
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    New System - Final Part List

    I am building this computer for my friend, this is the near final list of parts. My buddy doesn't play any online games. His main uses will be for music(copying, playing, recording, and editing), movies(watching and copying), and typical wordprocessing. His budget was $1000 but He has allowed...
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    Building a new system for $1000

    Building a new machine for my buddy. Any and all input/advice is greatly appreciated. He is an english major with a passion for music. Absolutely no gaming! But he will use it for Music and Music Video viewing, also probably some music editing, and wordprocessing. The budget is $1000 for a...
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    TROUBLESHOOTING~ PSU WHistles?

    Gotta find out if this is an OK problem to have or one that need immediate attention. My PSU has a high pitched whistle or squeal whether the computer is turned on or off. If you pull the power cord out of the computer the whistle/squeal dies out in about 1.5 seconds. Plug the power cord back...
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    Best way to format a SATA HD

    What is the best/easiest way to format a SATA 80 GB HD. I have WIN XP.
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    Frustration is it the HD or is it the MoBo

    My new computer is now giving me fitz! I built the computer and it ran perfectly, in fact it was just awesome. I went to Boston for a week and the first time I booted it up when I got back, it acted like the OS wasn't there... I reintalled the OS quickly to see if it would stay. It has stayed...
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    Adding heatwar link on my profile

    On your profile the space next to heatware do I simply put in my heatware user name? or is the a specific ID I type? I could use some info. Thanks
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    Disk Boot Failure - WIN XP

    I have also posted this in Technical Support forums but is seem to be more of an OS issue. I must have bad luck. I just built a new system, everything has worked great. I have never been happier with a computer and its performance. I hadn't booted up my computer for about a week, and...
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    Disk Boot Failure - Win XP

    I must have bad luck. I just built a new system, everything has worked great. I have never been happier with a computer and its performance. I hadn't booted up my computer for about a week, and yesterday I turned it on and right before the windows XP load page I get "Disk Boot Failure...
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    Determining which AMD Prcessor I have

    I have an old but in great condition socket 462 AMD CPU, fan, and heatsink. I just don't know what processor it is. There was a website that had photos of the various AMD processors which would help identify which CPU it is? Do any of you know that website? Is there anything else that can...
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    Need Fan Advice

    I will be putting a PIII 1000Mhz 133FSB CPU into an older MoBo an Epox EP-3VCA. It is socket 370, will this fan/heatsink work? MASSCOOL WhisperRock II 5F263B1M3 80mm Ball Cooling Fan/Heatsink http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835150010 Its on newegg for only $9.99...
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    Formatting a HD

    Simple question... when I format my HD, does that delete all partitions set on it?? Or do I have to go into fdisk first and delete all extended and primary partitions first?
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    How to determine CPU wear from a photo

    I am interested in picking up a socket 370 CPU. There are plenty of Pentium III and Celeron CPUs floating around for cheap. I am looking for anything in the 800Mhz - 1Gig range. Seeing a bunch of these off ebay, how can you determine the wear on a CPU from a photo? What should I look...
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    80 GB HD only reads as a 2GB

    I just installed WIN Me on my father in laws older computer. I put in a new 80 GB HD in to replace his old 2GB and 9GB HDs. The new 80 GB HD only reads as a 2 GB HD... I enabled large disk support on fdisk and it is FAT32 now... it just shows its only 2GB capacity. I know WIN Me isn't ideal...
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    New HD and loading Win ME

    I am having the toughest time getting Win ME to load on a new 80 GB HD. I am trying to replace my father in laws old 2 GB HD that has Win 98 on it and his backup 9GB HD with an 80 GB HD that I am trying to make it the master with Win ME on it and the 9GB as a back up HD(especially since it has...
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    What HD is good for this situation?

    I need to get a new HD for my father-in-laws older computer. It will run win98. IDE connection. I don't fully understand the difference between Ultra ATA 100 vs. Ultra ATA 133, and 2MB vs. 8MB cache. Here are the 3 drives I think can work from newegg: Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 ST340014A...
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    Newb Question for an AMD 3000 w/OEM fan

    Is the grey square on the OEM fan/heatsink for an AMD 3000 a Thermal Pad? Or do I need to add some grease to it before hooking it on the CPU? I dont want to start my computer till this gets answered. It looks like a thermal pad but I am just a newb.
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    Sonata Antec II Case Question?

    I can't seem to figure out where the blue and black wire with the 3 prong female ending goes on the motherboard? My MoBo is an Epox N9PA Ultra... any good guesses? Looks like it could be a fan sensor... where would I hook it up?
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    6600GT 128MB vs. 6600GT 256MB

    I ask you guys, cause you all know more than me. I am looking in the price range of $150-$200 for a good video card. Is it going to be worth it to get a 256MB card like the XFX PVT43GUDF3 Geforce 6600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card? Or is the performance not going to be that...
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    Need Final input on this system

    I'm such a wuss... I haven't pulled the trigger on my new home computer yet. But the wife said I can get it in Sept. How's it lookin? A lot of the changes I have made have been because of advice and suggestions by you guys, Thanks: MoBo = EPoX EP-9NPA+Ultra 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX...
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    How much SDRAM can I use?

    1. My work computer has a MSI K7T Turbo2 Mobo... which says it can hold in the 3 slots 1.5GB of SDRAM. Can I put 3 - 512MB SDRAM in it?...which is like 1.536GB... or does it have to be less than 1.500GB? I am just trying to get the most out of this machine. 2. What, and where, is a good...
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    How does this system look

    How does this system look in your opinion? I was given $700 to build/upgrade my current system.. and this is what I've come up with. Do you see any needs for changes? Any conflicts I need to resolve? Any input would be greatly appreciated. AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice 1GHz FSB Socket 939...
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    I wanna good case with power

    I am building/upgrading my home computer. I don't want to spend lots on a case, only about $50 - $70. I just want something that is reliable, cools well, around 400W, and has front usb's. Specs on new computer so far: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice 1GHz FSB Socket 939 MSI K8N Neo4/SLI...
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    Which would be best for online gaming

    I am building/upgrading my home computer and I would like to know which video card I should choose. My $ budget for a vid card is around $150. Do I choose: 1. eVGA 256-P2-N370-TX Geforce 6600 256MB DDR PCI-E x16 = $145 or 2. eVGA 128-P2-N368-TX Geforce 6600GT 128MB GDDR3 PCI-E x16...