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    RAM, CPU, MOBO fsb bottleneck.

    1st wanna say hi. Been quite some time since i posted since most of the time I find my answers before posting. That said, here's my issue. I got an e8400 and an Asus P5Q3. I am looking for RAM (mine fried), I am not sure what speed they were. Anyway, is there a point of going with ram higher...
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    How to confirm mobo is dead?

    So my pc died. i press the power button and nothing. i unplugged everything else, tried to reset cmos, nothing. i tried the psu on another machine worked fine. i tried another working psu on this one and it didnt work. The mobo's green light turns on when psu is plugged in but when i...
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    Intel's Core 2 Quadro Kentsfield

    Text november? Text Looks like its software bottlenecked just like the introduction of dual cores at first.
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    How many CDs/DVDs do you have?

    How many discs do you have? I had lots but only 211 survived, mostly music and games. Some software.
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    Anybody recently buy AMD?

    If you bought an AMD system recently, what was your reason for passing on C2D?
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    Which shows are you watching in Q3 2006?

    Criminal Minds Season 2 House Season 3 Greys Anatomy Season 3 Heroes Season 1 Studio 60 on Sunset Strip Season 1 Vanished Season 1 Lost Season 3 Anything else you recommend?
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    Core Duo laptop CPUS confusion in lineup.

    Take a look here and click on "View processor number? details" On the list of processors, intel lists the T2700 under Viiv and under Centrino Core Duo. Does this mean there are two versions of the T2700. Or does it simply mean that if you get a laptop that has the Viiv logo, you get Centrino...
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    Coffee makes me sleepy?

    I do not really drink coffee, at all actually. But when I do it makes me drowsy and sleepy. Is that normal? Or am I from Mars. Or is it just because I do not drink coffee and the high I get is not what my system is use to?
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    So I want to be a geek.

    Different school profiles are categories: Cool, not smart, troublemaker Cool, not smart, not troublemaker cool, smart, troublemaker cool, smart, not troublemaker not cool, smart = Geek not cool, not smart I remember being in high school and not very doing so weel academically. I was not...
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    Have you ever made a big decision or resolution after watching a movie?

    I admit after watching movies sometimes I tend to make resolutions. However I do not remember ever sticking to one. Have you?
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    Windows XP Repair and Norton Ghost Image problem.

    So my partition crashed. Not sure what happened but it seems some major files were lost (including NTLDR). It was about time to format anyway but now when I apply an image I took with Ghost it still keeps telling me NTLDR is missing when it tried to boot of the fresh image. Although the files...
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    Help with Star Wars movies..

    So I never watched any Star Wars, originals, new ones, none. I know, now your questioning how it is I belong here. In earth that is. Well I was wondering if you can help me pick the first one to watch, or the actual order to watch them. How many are there anyway?
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    Canadians great AMD Prices!

    1.) AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Processor Socket AM2 Orleans 2.0GHZ 2000FSB 512KB L2 Cache 62W 90NM Retail Box $99.98 2.) AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Processor S939 Venice 2.2GHZ 512K L2 Cache 90NM Retail Box $112.98 3.) AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Processor Socket AM2 Orleans 2.2GHZ 2000FSB 512KB L2 Cache 62W 90NM...
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    Whats on your favourites or bookmarks?

    anandtech, tomshardware, dailytech, techreport, GOOGLE 'course, amazon, ati, nvidia, intel, amd, asus, microsoft, computer store sites, ebay, tv.com, imdb.com, banking, radio, mapquest, school login What's on your favourites or bookmarks? which sites do u visit for tech stuff?
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    Your clean install

    Obviously a lot of us have images but assuming we dont this is what i do Once i assemble all the hardware I do the following: 1.) install windows 2.) take image 3.) install drivers 4.) take image 5.) install firewall, antivirus, antispyware, (zonealarm, kaspersky, etrust pest patrol) and...
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    Where in memory are 32-bit device drivers stored?

    Its a question in my A+ book. But I thought that 32-bit OSes store this kind of drivers in registry and initiated when needed? And another question is: Name a device most likely to be controlled by system BIOS?
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    System Resources

    Out of these four resources which one is most likely not used by a Video card?
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    Memory Addresses!

    It says in my A+ book that the OS assigns memory addresses like cells. But it also says that Memory address range F is reserved for the BIOS and that the CPU turns to it right as your turn on the computer. If the OS is the one that assigns these address numbers how does the BIOS take the f range...
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    Have u ever lost data?

    I was using Partition Magic 8.0 to merge 3 partitions I had on one drive into one. The program froze in the first 10 minutes. It's a 250 GB WD HDD in an external enclosure and I am using USB. Partition Magic crashed. When I last saw it, it wasnt even doing anything, it was "Checking drive...
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    Tempur Pedic mattress, a scam?

    I am going tomorrow to a store in town to lie down on a tempur pedid bed. Have you tried it? Is it really worth it? I saw the prices on eBay and it is ridiculous. They range from 1000 to 3000.
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    Weird blue screen crash.

    My XP crashes when I have a playlist in Windows Media Player and the playing file switches to the net file in the list. Just as it switches I get a blue screen and it boots. Any ideas?
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    Notebook GPU worth the price difference?

    The only real difference I see between these two are the NVIDIA GO 7400 128MB Vs. ATI® MOBILITY? RADEON® X1400. Is it worth the price difference? Acer Aspire 5672WLMiAcer Aspire 5672WLMi Vs. Asus V6J-X009P
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    How long did it take you to get your Comptia A+?

    Roughly how long did it take you to study and pass your Comptia A+ certification? How many days and how many hours per day? I am more interested in people who did it independently? But dont hesitate to let us know if you went to an institute? I am not certified yet but guessing it would take me...
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    Yet another AMD Vs. Intel post.

    What would you go for a 4400+ X2 or an Intel 940. I ask because they are the same price here. I usually use this CPU comparison chart from Tomshardware.com. But they do not have anything about the 940's yet. I am trying to build a new gaming rig. What else would you consider for this same price.
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    Intel Pentium D 9XX and 8XX?

    Why are the 9XX cheaper than the 8XX?
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    How many computers do you have?

    3, 1 main gaming rig 1 laptop 1 back up server
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    Longest OS install you kept?

    I had an HP machine in 98 that I kept with the same OS install for three years. Lots of fixing and upgrading in that period. But it was the same install. What was the longest you kept the same OS (Windows or other) install for? Before formatting?
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    Best job you ever had?

    Mine was working as Chat/E-mail Tech Support agent.
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    Dual PPPoE connectins?

    I have two NIC cards. One wired the other wireless. They are both establishing a connection to my router. I use the wired one to establish a PPPoE connection to the Internet. Works great. I use the wireless one to manage my network mostly. If disconnect the wired one I can also establish a PPPoE...
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    Dell outsourcing business. an American trend

    New Dell call center I applied for the position. Most of you americans might not be very happy about this, I do not blame you I wouldn't be neighter if I were American. I do not know much about the topic. To me it seems very simple, cheaper labour, more profit. Is it as simple as that? Or...
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    Trouble with MX1000 Mouse?

    I use my computer sometimes 70 hours a week, So I was not surprised when my mouse started to act up. Basicly the the scroller is getting heavier and harder to use. It's a real pain in the rear when you scroll with the button or do it manually. I love the MX1000 (admit its kind of heavy) and...
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    Call of Duty 2 movie theme?Medal of Honour?

    Is Call of duty, enemy at The Gates? Is Medal of Honour (one of them) themed from Saving Private Ryan, or is the first part just a huge rip from the other. If not what's the best game made from a movie? Am I Rookie, Noob, Younster? Yes
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    Canadian computer stores?

    For all the Canadians out there, where do you get your gear from? I am having a hard time finding places to buy stuff. I use eBay, CanadaComputers.com and NCIX.com. Can you please tell me where to buy PC gear from in Canada? Online or retail? Anyone? Please? it's almost shopping season...
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    Canadian computer stores?

    For all the Canadians out there, where do you get your gear from? I am having a hard time finding places to buy stuff. I use eBay, CanadaComputers.com and NCIX.com. Can you please tell me where to buy PC gear from in Canada? Online or retail? Anyone? Please? it's almost shopping season...
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    Please help with unusall ping issue?

    One of my computer's is having an issue with it's connection. It will not access the internet or the LAN. I tried everything. When I ping it resolves the name to "°ÿ". This person herehere seems to have the same exact problem as me. Please help me. I had this issue before and I tried...
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    Please help with unusall ping issue? *Resolved*

    One of my computer's is having an issue with it's connection. It will not access the internet or the LAN. I tried everything. When I ping it resolves the name to "°ÿ". This person here seems to have the same exact problem as me. Please help me. I had this issue before and I tried everything...
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    So you think you know movies?

    This was a lot of fun. This link is a link to an Excel spreadsheet. The spread sheet has 60 snapshots of 60 different movies. If you think your a movie expert try to guess all the movies in the spreadsheet. I was only able to get 28 of them. Spreadsheet P.S. There's a twist to the...
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    thanks

    I do not know how to delete a topic i created if someone would let me know that would be nice.
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    Explorer.exe crashes

    It seems that whenever I enter a specific folder in one of my partitions, Explorer.exe keeps crashing. Some details about the error: Exception Information Code: 0xc0000094 Flags: 0x0000000000 Record: 0x0000000000000000 Address: 0x0000000094fdd11 The following files...
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    Flash Driver Appears as removable media disk.

    Hi guyz, I have a 2G flash driver that appears on My Computer as "Removable Disk". Whenever I try to enter it, it tells me to enter the media. As if it thinks it is a media card reader. Anyone, Any idea's?