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    Is this a good deal for this Dell laptop?

    I've been waiting for a few weeks on a deal for a light gaming laptop. I missed all the good recent deals on the XPS M1530's. This seems to be a decent price. I guess i'm looking for someone to convince me to buy this, so tell me your opinion! Inspiron 1720 Intel® Core? 2 Duo T5550...
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    DVI to VGA adapter missing pins

    Just finished building my new system and i want to hook it up to my soon-to-be-replaced dual 19" CRT's. I only got one DVI to VGA adapter with my video card (8800GT). The one that came with the card has some pins missing. My old ones that i was using has all pins in place. Can i use the old...
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    Anyone familiar with Cyberpower UPS's?

    I initially planned on buying this APC for $107 till i seen the Cyberpower for $84.95. Which would you chose? I've never owned or know anyone that owns a Cyberpower but it definitely looks snazzy.
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    Spot the problem

    What's wrong with this post?
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    Which Windows OS are you running?

    If you're running something else, i don't want to know. Only XP or Vista. :P
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    Building a stable, moderately fast gaming rig..

    I'm always the one friends and family go to for computer repair and building advice but since i started my new job i have been outside the hardware loop and i have no idea which hardware is the best bang for the buck anymore. The last system i built (for a friend) was probably a little over a...
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    Weird rash on my face and slightly swollen

    We had a gathering at my house yesterday and i started drinking around 5pm. We BBQ'd then played some poker. After poker, around midnight, we went to a strip club and i was too drunk to get any dances or anything. We left the club at 2 then came home. I was extremely drunk when i got home. I...
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    New computer speakers, should i upgrade my soundcard as well??

    I just purchased the Logitech Z-5500's. I currently have a Live! 5.1. Should i upgrade to a X-FI or something else to take advantage of the optical connection?
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    Looks like i have a great movie line-up to watch tonight..

    All three of these movies look excellent and have great reviews.. Children of Men Stranger Than Fiction Zodiac I think i should watch in this order: Zodiac, Stranger Than Fiction, then Children of Men. I wanna save the best for last and i'm most interested in Children of Men...
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    What's a good online source for bulk socks?

    I usually buy the "big & tall" size 12-14 Hanes ankle socks but they're never under $1.00/pair. Anyone know where i can get like 12-24pk online for a decent price? Doesn't have to be Hanes, could even be off-brand.
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    Do you wear underwear?

    Inspired by the other "Do you fold your underwear" thread.
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    Canon SD1000 screen protector and spare batteries

    I just ordered a Canon SD1000. Anyone have a recommendation on a certain brand of screen protector? Anyone know if there is a larger replacement battery than the 900mAh?
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    Weird charge on my checking account.

    "07/24/2007 INFO@MAIL-DRY.COM P 07/21INFO@MAIL $24.81" I've have no idea what this is, i do not remember making a purchase at this place or for this amount. The charge was made on my debit card using no PIN. If anyone could help me find information on identifying wtf this company is...
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    I need help finding mullet wigs online..

    I need to find a reputable website with a few different styles of mullet wigs. Any one ever order one of these online? I'm looking for some around $20 with decent quality. I searched for a while yesterday but i only found them at the unprofessional looking, "specialty websites" that probably...
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    Where is Dells 22" ultrasharp?

    I could've sworn Dell used to sell a 22" ultrasharp? Whats the deal? Did they discontinue it or they never had one? 22" is the most common size LCD monitor at the moment, isnt it? Anyone have any idea why Dell doesnt have a 22" ultrasharp?
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    Can debt collectors garnish your check?

    My GF has some credit card debt from years ago. A while back the debt collector (some lawyer) contacted her and worked out a payment plan. She's been making the payments for quite some time now. Well, she was late a few months ago and once recently so they sent her a paper and from what i...
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    Recommend me a MFC/All-in-one laser printer

    I'm looking for something that prints and scans fast. I'd like to go with a sheet-fed scanner because they're usually the fastest. I just need something to easily print and scan things like rebates and stuff. My dad has a Brothers MFC8500, that thing rocks! Anyone have a recommendation...
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    The best product for playing ROMs on my DS

    I just got my DS and i'm pretty new to this whole thing and the hardware selection for playing roms and DS backups are pretty wide. All the M3 options, the G6, the passkey, and the others. Which roles do each of these play and which ones should i get? Can someone help me make sense of all...
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    Recommend me some DS games

    I got my DS about a week ago. I bought Clubhouse Games (of course), Atari Classics, and metroid prime pinball. I'm going to Gamestop today so i can trade or sell Atari Classics and Metroid. The only game on Atari Classics that is remotely fun, but tedious, is Lunar lander remix or whatever...
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    New job. tax exemptions?

    I want the least bit of taxes taking out of my checks without having to pay any back at the end of the year. Getting a few hundred back at the end of the year inst too bad. When i went to payroll they really didn't have much helpful information about how many exemptions to put down. I'm...
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    Anyone into car audio?

    My old Rockford Fosgate deck, which was one of the very first decks that played MP3 CD's, has crapped out. I believe the person who had my truck before replaced the factory speakers with some cheap pioneers. They sound decent and i am sick and tired of spending all my driving trying to...
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    Can the P5B Deluxe run SLI?

    It has 2 - 16x PCIe slots. Can you run two video cards in SLI on this board?
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    Any better alternative to Creative sound cards?

    Is there any alternatives to Creative sound cards that are just as good or better? I've had some great experiences with Turtle Beach products, any recommendations? I'm looking for something below $100. Thanks!
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    Did my GF get ripped off by Liberty (tax return service)?

    My Girlfriend always had her taxes done by one of her relatives, but after last year, with the person taking way too long to do them, she decided to have them done professionally. She went to Liberty taxes (or whatever they're called) inside walmart. First off, she said that they couldn't...
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    The worlds 2nd most expensive brand of chocolates, a fraud?

    Check out this extensive article on NoKA chocolate. They're pretty deceiving in their marketing.
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    Increasing wireless range..

    I am trying to get wireless in the house next door. It's at the most 100ft away.. Currently I have a WRT54G with the 7dbi antennas There is a low signal in some parts of the house, but it's not enough. Should i try the Linksys range extender or the Cantenna? Or something else? Thanks!
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    Any other online store offer $20 off $50+ with google checkout besides buy.com?

    I know newegg is offering free shipping with google checkout and all other merchants that accept google checkout will give $10 off $30+. Anyone know of other sites besides buy.com that give $20 off $50+? Also, can you use it as many times as you want? I'm gonna place about 6 orders if so! :D
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    Are these temps too high???

    I'm running an e6300 core 2 duo on a Asus P5b motherboard....At idle the temp is around 46C and with a load(running Prime95) its around 60C.....I'm using the stock heatsink in a Thermaltake Mambo case with two 120mm fans and one 80mm on the side....These temps just seem too hot for me.
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    ViewSonic Q19wb Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor

    ViewSonic Q19wb Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor $45 rebate.
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    Intel and AMD board recommendations..

    I'm building a computer and i'm not sure if i want to go AMD or Intel, i'll make my own mind up on which one i'll go with. (IE: i dont want to start an AMD vs Intel thread :P) I would like suggestions on motherboard for either CPU in the $100 range. Socket 775 for Intel and AM2 for AMD...
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    9800pro or 6600GT?

    9800pro specs: 256bit 128mb's DDR 8 pipelines 380MHz core 680MHz memory Pixel fillrate 3.04 GP/s 6600GT 128bit 128mb's GDDR3 8 pipelines 525MHz core 1050MHz memory pixel fillrate 3.93 GP/sec Which one would you buy if the prices were about the same? Oh, the 6600GT also has the...
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    Any NF3/NF4 motherboards that support AMD64x2 AND AGP?

    I know it's silly, but my friend is looking to upgrade to an AMD64x2 and is not ready to replace his 6800GT that he paid $350 for! Please post a link to a retail website if you find anything. Thanks! :)
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    Chieftec front panel LED replacement..

    My HDD LED light has went out my my Chieftec case. Does anyone know what size/brightness the original LED's are? I want to replace it with the original, i dont want it to be super-bright since my case is close by my bed and a really bright LED would bother me ;)
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    ATI all-in-wonder closed caption using s-video?

    I have an ATI AIW 9700 pro and i am running my Directv receiver to it using s-video and composite for audio. I am using windvr as the software. In windvr the closed caption option is greyed out. I am wondering if anyone has a similar setup and is able to get closed captioning. I dont know if...
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    Dual monitors and TV tuner question..

    I have an AIW 9700 and i have directv plugged into S-Video on the AIW. I have a secondary monitor running on a cheap 16mb PCI card. If i try moving WinDVR into the other monitor the video goes black. Is it because the video card cannot handle the video and do i need to upgrade the card to view...
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    WinDVR Closed caption with S-Video?

    Anyone know if it's possible to turn on closed captioning when using S-Video as the source? I have my DirecTV running through S-Video on my AIW but the closed captioning option is greyed out and only comes available when i switch to "TV" mode which uses the coax input (yuck!).
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    Looking for a stress test program..

    I am looking for a specific program that i used a while back. It was REALLY intensive. I used it to test out a 6800GT. In a small 800x600 window, i was getting only like 35FPS, it was that intensive. I dont believe the program was written specficly to stress test video cards. I cannot, for...
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    Anyone own a IDEQ 200N?

    I bought a 210V for my new XP-M 2500+ without doing any research, so i found out the hard way that the BIOS has no CPU voltage or multiplier settings. :( What i am wondering now is if the 200N will support XP-Mobiles and will it allow me to adjust the CPU voltage and multiplier? If so, i...
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    45w xp-m 2500+ or 35w xp-m 2400+?

    Which one will hit 3200+ speeds with the least voltage? In other words, which one will run the coolest at 3200+ speeds. Thanks!
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    *DEAD* Belkin Wireless-G (54Mbps) Cable/DSL router $4.99 after mail in rebate.

    *DEE EEE AYE DEE* Link The rebate is valid for purchases today only, so act fast! Shipping is free, just remember to change the shipping to GROUND before checking out! Props goes to chintu on SD's for finding this.