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    Currently dual boot - How to add third?

    I currently run Windows Vista and Ubuntu 8.10 on two hard drives in my desktop. Here's how everything is setup: -First Drive 300gb Seagate - Windows Vista (full drive) -Second Drive 120gb Western Digital - Ubuntu 8.10 (full drive) Grub is the primary bootloader. I also use EasyBCD to...
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    Adding a Subwoofer to 2 Channel CD Player

    I had my surround sound box finally go out on me, I knew it was coming...In the mean time and until I can afford a new system I am using my Phillips MC235 Micro Systems CD player to provide sound because it is cleaner then the raspy speakers built into my tv. My question is if I have my...
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    New intel build - Buying Mobo/Ram tommorow

    Upgrading to my first Intel build, here's what I am looking at getting... Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128337 Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231144 From the Newegg shopping cart: $59.99 ram $ 89.99 mobo $ 10.55 shipping -$4.56...
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    Intel E7200, comparable to what AMD cpu?

    Topic. Just a quick question...I have only ever built AMD systems but my motherboard recently died and im using it as an excuse to upgrade my mobo/cpu/ram. I am running a AMD X2 4200 (which was nice while my pc worked) so im curious how this Intel cpu I am looking at stacks up. Thanks.
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    New computer build after horrid problems with current system

    I have been having one HECK of a time with my current system. I game and do web design as a side job with my computer as well as game modding and a variety of other normal computer tasks but after getting a headache inducing set of problems, see here, I have decided to do a few minor upgrades...
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    Power Problems?

    Here's my system: AMD X2 4200 Socket 939 EVGA SLI Edition nforce 4 mobo (133-k8-nf41-ax) EVGA 8800gt superclocked (was 7800gt) 2x 1gb G.Skill Ram DDR 400 PC 3200 (was 4x 512 mixed brands, same types) 80gb WD Caviar IDE HD 300gb Seagate Sata HD Creative Audigy 2zs Gamer Lite On Dual...
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    Connecting 2 wire sub to "pre out" rca style receiver port?

    Here's the receiver im looking at getting: Onkyo TX-SR304 back of receiver subwoofer's cables look like this for the time being im hoping to borrow a set of 5.1 speakers from an old HTIB set till I can get my hands on some better speakers. My problem is that I dont know if I will be able...
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    New build problems, Very unstable

    i had to rma my mobo for another one since my first one stopped posting or doing much of anything other then powering up so i received the replacement just last night and rebuilt my pc, but unfortunatly im having MAJOR stability issues. Ive tried numerous times to get windows installed but i...
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    replacing a faulty mobo, will it still work?

    ill be doing this tommorow so i wanted to know. everything else is exactly like i left it but the motherboard went out on me and ill be exchanging with the exact same model as soon as the replacement gets in on monday. thanks for any answers
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    PSU problem, Help needed before RMA

    Ive had my newly upgraded system running around 3 weeks with some strange bsod erros and a couple random restarts, the only "used" part i had im my system was a albatron 5750 pci-e videocard i was borrowing until my 7800gt came in on friday. I had noticed several times the days before where id...
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    How to switch to me new Nvidia videocard?

    Im running and Albatron pcx 5750 pci-e videocard currently that ive using as a temp for my new computer build until i got my new evga 7800gt (tommorow). My question is do i need to uninstall the drivers, swap out the cards, start up and reinstall the new drivers or can i just leave the drivers...
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    Free COD2 game with evga 7800gt purchase

    Well after fighting with my bank ALL weekend i got my evga 7800gt ordered today. though i SERIOUSLY doubt anyone will want to, id be happy if someone could hook me up with a serial number so that i can still get the game... im soo ticked that i missed it by ONE friggen day sheesh! i also had...
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    Help me troubleshoot my BSOD's plz

    Ok, so here's my system: amd a64 3000+ venice cpu evga nf4 sli motherboard albatron pcx 5750 (temp card till i get a evga 7800gt this week) 2x512(1gb) OCZ platinum(not rev 2) 3200 - 400 (defaults at 2T setting w/mobo, more stable then 1T) 80+120gb WD hard drives IDE drives Fortron 450w...
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    Upgraded my computer (without help yay!) but have a few questions..

    Well i had my friend help me put the computer together 2 years ago but this time i felt like trying it all one my own, i upgraded my cpu, motherboard, videocard and power supply(practically a new computer right). I was soo pumped when it booted up the first time after switching to the correct...
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    safe to install winXPpro on 2 computer in 2 days

    im upgrading my main computer tommorow and ill probably reformat and reinstall(and activate) but id also like to put windows on my second computer, its and old gateway that will be used by my fiance for internet and some older games. just wondering if theres a limit to how many times you can...
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    Upgrading Mobo, CPU, and Videocard

    topic ^ Just wondering if there's any way to keep my OS's as is on my two hard drive and not have to reinstall. im currently using two hard drives, here's my setup: 80gb master drive with windows xp pro 120gb slave with ubuntu linux (grub is my bootloader) if not then thats ok, just...
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    paypal credit, how's it work?

    just curious as i might be using it to get an item from a seller here at the sale/trade forum. i know my credit limit but im not sure how i actually use it, how do i get money to the seller? is this differnt from the credit card from paypal because my seller said he cannot accept paypal...
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    NV 7800gt price differnces at newegg?!?!

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130238 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814130247 both have the exact same specs as far as i can tell, any idea what would cause one to be so much cheaper? ive also noted that the model number for the "cheaper" one...
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    newegg.com broken?

    i just ordered a few parts last night, popped on this morning to check the status and i get a message saying im using the incorrect login, so i try repeatedly till i get the "tried too many times to long in..." message so i click the "forgot password" and have the login password sent to my email...
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    recommend a psu for this build ($60 or less)

    Help me pick out a power supply for this system, id prefer to keep it $60 or less please: amd a64 3000 venice socket 939 (eventually a dual core) nvidia 6800gt or 7800gt (buying soon, one of the two for sure) evga nf4 sli (using one videocard for now ^^) OCZ 2x512mb platinum 3200(400) WD...
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    Need a new PSU for this system....

    AMD a64 3200+ cpu (will upgrade to dual core eventually) nvidia 6800gt or 7800gt videocard(not sure which ill be able to afford) evga(jetway) nf4 sli motherboard (in the mail) 2x 512mb ocz platinum ram 3200(400) WD 120+80gb hard drives lite-on dvd/cd-rw Creative Labs SB 24bit Live...
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    getting ready to upgrade, deal opinion

    if found a guy thats willing to sell me a eVGA nf4 sli motheboard(same as packaged w/ the 7800 videocard bundle deal) for $85...its actually a jetway board just in a differnt packaging, im needing to upgrade to nf4(from 3), socket 939 cpu(from 754), and PCIe(from agp), but is the deal worth...
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    eVGA 6800gt AGP or similar?

    though im dreading it, i may be stuck buying another agp card for my upgrade as im on my way to getting married in april and money isnt piling up lol my problem is it looks like neweggs stopped selling the darn eVGA 68000 gt agp version of they card!! any idea where i could find another site...
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    xbox 360 released november 22

    im gonna wait till the prices drop but its official: www.gamespot.com www.xbox.com
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    Linux and Mac OS, how similar?

    Ive recently started playing with ubuntu linux and i LOVE it, im not sure if its just the gnome interface or what but i cant help but feel some Mac OS offshoots(or vice-versa) so my question is, how similar are the 2 OS's, is linux connected to mac or the other way around, or are they 2...
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    new to linux, question on installing firefox

    well ive been playing with linux all day(red hat) and i just figured out how to install the flash plugin for the mozilla browser(yay!!) but im having problems installing 1.0.6 version of firefox... when i start up the install wizard i run thru all the options, everything seems fine but when i...
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    Copy WinXPpro install to second HD??

    ive had my two hard drives setup like this: 120g WD drive w/ WinXPx64 80g WD drive / WinXPpro now ive enjoyed my free trial of Win x64 but its not completely up to standards for me to buy it YET, so in the mean time im wanting to move my regular WinXPpro install from my 80g drive to my...
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    Linux problems

    ok, im TRYING really hard to get started using various distros of linux but im having more problems then one person should have to lol, ok here they are see what you cant do to help me thanks! remember im NEW NEW to linux but not computers.. 1. on my main computer i dont have an extra...
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    got a free motherboard

    got this for FREEE!!! woot ECS Mainboard, socket A K7S6A uses 462pin socket a(is there more then one socket A?) supports 100/133 MHz FSB supports AMD Athlon/Duron procs my first mobo and cpu was for amd64 so im kinda learning back on the older socket a's and such...just wondering about...
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    How long has sony made desktops?

    im getting a "sony" computer for free but thats the only detail i know, just wondering how long theyve made them as i didnt think they have for very long
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    OCing AMD64 2800 CPU

    Heres my system specs: AMD a64 2800+ newcastle socket 754 Aopen AK89max Mobo 2x512 OCZ Platinum 3200(400, though MB glitch makes it 333 :() ATI Radeon 9800 pro(upgrading soon) 80+120gb HD(win XPpro and x64 dual boot) 420watt PSU all stock speeds and cooling hmm, did i forget anything...
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    AGP Videocard, 2 quick questions

    2 quick questions: 1. Whats the best AGP on the market today for both ATI and nvidia(x850 and 6800ultra?) 2. Any word on a 7800gt or gtx agp version? I would LOVE to go PCIe but i wont be able to upgrade my mobo this year as im getting married around april!!
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    Recommend a TV Tuner Card for me!

    Topic Ive never bought or had alot of hands on used of a tv tuner card but im very interested in getting one capable of watching cable tv(regular, not digital yet), recording, and hook-ups to play my game consoles on(xbox and gc) id like to keep it to around $50 if i can, thanks! btw it...
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    Your thoughts on my upgrade

    My new parts: eVGA 6800GT AMD a64 3400 Newcastle OCZ 512 Plat. 3200(400) My current specs: *AMD A64 2800+ newcastle (slight OC) *Aopen AK89-max(supports socket 754) *Sapphire ATI 9800 Pro (slight OC) OCZ 512 Plat. 3200(400)...same as link above WD HD 120gb+80gb(win XP and x64 dual...
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    Upgrade advice on my rig

    AMD A64 2800+ socket 754 Sapphire ATI Radeon 9800pro Aopen AK89 Max Mobo OCZ 3200(400) Plat 512 ram 120g+80g HD (winxp pro and win64 dual boot) 350w psu lite-on cd-rw/dvd (i dont need a dvd burner yet) aspire atx case just bought that ram to replace my "value" brand before, another...
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    Mushkin + OCZ memory = Trouble lol

    yea i know your not suppose to but i did it anyways hoping there wouldnt be a problem...ok so here's what ive done, and here's whats happening, if anyone can help me get both sticks working id appreciate it, if not then o well... i wanted to add 512 ram to my existing ram, seen here...
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    PC upgrade to contend with xbox 360

    Im just getting an early heads up for what to buy between now and around christmas time of this year, with the xbox360 coming out and one game in particular im wanting to be sure and play immediatly this holiday season(The elder scrolls 4: Oblivion) i would like to start planning my computer...
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    PC for my gf

    Hello, my first post and topic on these forums, yay! I built this computer for myself about a year ago, has been great to me for gaming: AMD athlon64 2800+ Aopen AK89 max mobo Sapphire ATI radeon 9800pro 512 megs mushkin ram WD 80 gig hd w/winXPpro WD 120 gig hd w/win x64 (just added...