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    Help! DVD Burner won't read anymore...

    I was using Nero 8 Burning Rom to burn an audio CD which was slightly over the 80min limit, I think 84ish. Nero asked me if I wanted to try overburn to burn the disc, but warned me that it could damage the disc or the drive. I did a quick google search and figured it would be O.K. or worse case...
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    Strange problem with USB Microphone

    I recently snapped off the microphone-end of the line on my Plantronics headset, so instead of getting a whole new headset, I decided to get a Logitech USB Desktop Microphone. I have a custom build PC that I had built last October which has a Gigabyte P35-DS3R mobo that has like 8 or 10 USB...
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    XFX 8800GT - Low FPS in Company of Heroes, normal?

    I tried getting some of the hotfixes from this website... http://www.nvidia.com/object/w...ws_vista_hotfixes.html All three of the applicable ones; when I ran the update a message says "This update does not apply to this system."
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    XFX 8800GT - Low FPS in Company of Heroes, normal?

    Cool, thanks. Yeah, maybe the benchmarks were on DX9 not DX10, I need to check on that. Thanks for the input!
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    Mouse Cursor Freezes Every Few Minutes - Vista 64

    Hmm....well just to be sure I hooked up a PS2 mouse and I haven't had any freezes yet. So its either the mouse, or the USB ports. How can I find out?
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    Mouse Cursor Freezes Every Few Minutes - Vista 64

    Yes it was. New build.
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    Mouse Cursor Freezes Every Few Minutes - Vista 64

    4GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 - Thats 4 - 1GB sticks.
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    Mouse Cursor Freezes Every Few Minutes - Vista 64

    Ok, I've managed to spot a few BUFFER OVERFLOW's in Process Monitor, around the time the mouse freezes. Again, it's hard to be sure since theres hundreds or thousands of entries scrolling by. I've seen it on svchost.exe, on monsync.exe, and maybe on one other process. I'm going to try...
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    Mouse Cursor Freezes Every Few Minutes - Vista 64

    I've been trying to catch the error under Process Monitor but it's so difficult, the list is so fast. Plus I haven't found a way to sort the results using the column headings. I'd like to be able to sort the actions by the 'Result'. I think there may be some entries that pop up when it happens...
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    XFX 8800GT - Low FPS in Company of Heroes, normal?

    New build. Intel Q6600 Gigabyte P35 DS3R XFX 8800GT 512MB WD 7200RPM 500GB HD 4GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 Vista Home Prem. 64-bit
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    XFX 8800GT - Low FPS in Company of Heroes, normal?

    Hey all, I just tried to play Company of Heroes which came with the XFX 8800 GT Alpha Dog Edition. Most benchmarks of the game with this card at 1600x1200 resolution with everything maxed out come in around 30FPS average. I'm trying to run it at 1280x1024 max settings, except for only 2X...
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    XFX 8800GT - Low FPS in Company of Heroes, normal?

    Hey all, I just tried to play Company of Heroes which came with the XFX 8800 GT Alpha Dog Edition. Most benchmarks of the game with this card at 1600x1200 resolution with everything maxed out come in around 30FPS average. I'm trying to run it at 1280x1024 max settings, except for only 2X...
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    Mouse Cursor Freezes Every Few Minutes - Vista 64

    I think I have the same mouse. MX518. It's a couple of years old. For some reason I don't think it's the mouse itself thats the issue. Probably some service or something in the background. I will try changing USB ports. I also use a Viewsonic USB keyboard. I have not installed any drivers...
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    Mouse Cursor Freezes Every Few Minutes - Vista 64

    logitech usb optical
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    Mouse Cursor Freezes Every Few Minutes - Vista 64

    Hey guys, I got a problem I've been experiencing lately. I'm not sure what set it off. It's a new computer, specs are: Gigabyte P35-DS3R Mobo Intel Q6600 XFX 8800GT WD 7200RPM 500GB HD Basically, no matter what I'm doing, every few minutes my mouse cursor will freeze and I can't move...
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    StarCraft Video Lag with Vista/Nvidia

    Hello all, I recently and a new PC build with Windows Vista Home Prem. 64-bit Ed. Specs: Gigabyte P35-DS3R MOBO XFX 8800GT 512MB Alpha Dog Ed. Intel Q6600 WD 7200RPM HD - 500GB I still enjoy StarCraft more than any other game out, but I've noticed that it feels a bit...
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    Where do you buy a 8800GT?

    There are three models on that page, but only the first one is in stock. I'm about to order one, but I wanted to call their sales hotline, and that number just keeps ringing, no answer. Is this a reputable site to buy from? Good shipping times? I'm selecting FedEx 2nd Day.
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    Need a good MOBO with onboard video for Q6600.

    Ok, cool. I guess the 8800GT is coming out fairly soon anyway, possibly Monday?
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    Need a good MOBO with onboard video for Q6600.

    Hmm...makes sense. Part of the reasoning is because I'd like to get this system up and running ASAP, and I'm not sure when the 8800GT is coming out.
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    Need a good MOBO with onboard video for Q6600.

    As the title says, looking for a good, stable MOBO that has onboard video for a Q6600. I am building soon, and I am going to wait to get the video card till the 8800GT comes out. Also onboard, is a backup incase the vid card ever fails. Look forward to recommendations, thanks!
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    Is this Gateway FX530XG a good deal?

    Hey guys, I just found a VERY similar system on Best Buy's website. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspag [...] ductdetail The only negative difference is in the graphics card which is a 8500 GT 256 MB. The price is much cheaper though. The system in the OP is direct through Gateway...
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    I think my video card went out?

    Sry forgot to say, I did reinstall the nVidia Legacy drivers for the TI 4200. Before I reinstalled the drivers, webpages would scroll slowly, refreshing the entire page each time. After I installed the drivers, surfing is much smoother, but I still have issues with the errors mentioned.
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    Is this Gateway FX530XG a good deal?

    Fudge, wasn't aware of this. Thanks for the heads up. Although, I'm sure I will pay it off before the year is up.
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    I think my video card went out?

    First off, my current system specs: Athlon 64 3400+ 2GB RAM Geforce 6800 Regular (not working) Geforce 4 TI 4200 (temp replacement) A-Bit MOBO (I'll get the model later, when I get home) So the other day, late at night I'm browsing the web and my comp freezes. No alt+cntrl+del, so I...
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    Is this Gateway FX530XG a good deal?

    HIPPOPOTAMUS! :thumbsup:
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    Is this Gateway FX530XG a good deal?

    Also, just from a CPU stand-point, how much of a difference will I see from my current setup: AMD Athlon 64 3400+ Geforce 6800 Regular 128MB 2GB DDR RAM Obviously there will be a big difference from a gaming point of view, but just from doing things on Windows. My current PC handles 90%...
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    Is this Gateway FX530XG a good deal?

    I'm shopping around for a new computer. This is a setup from Gateway. Will be doing some gaming on it, but I want it to last me a good two-three years like my current PC has. I can get this one including shipping and taxes for $1,400. I'd like to stay in that price range. I don't really have...
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    Comp takes a really long time to shutdown

    I believe it was a Trojan problem. It is solved now, thanks for the help!
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    Comp takes a really long time to shutdown

    Ok, In safe mode everything seems to be fine, but heres the thing. Even in normal mode, when I first restart or turn on the computer and then try to Start > Shutdown, everything works fine and it shuts down in about 15-20 seconds. If I restart and wait at least an hour or so....it starts...
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    Comp takes a really long time to shutdown

    Knew it couldn't be that simple...still having the problem. The only processes I have running ATM are Windows (MSN) Messenger, and usually Google Desktop. Also something called ctfmon.exe always pops up under processes and MSCONFIG startup, but I think it's something related to MS Office. Pretty...
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    Comp takes a really long time to shutdown

    I think it was something as simple as an item under startup that was causing it. I'm down to about 20 sec. shutdown time, which is much better. Thanks!
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    Comp takes a really long time to shutdown

    From the moment I hit Start > Shutdown, the computer takes 1 1/2 - 2 minutes to bring up the window asking you to "Standby, Restart, or Shutdown". Once I select Shutdown, it takes another 3-5+ minutes to fully shutdown. I have no anti-virus software running in background. I have tried...
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    Good PC for $799?

    A local computer shop here in Central FL has this setup for sale: ULTRA WIZARD MIDTOWER ATX CHASSIS 500 WATT ULTRA POWER SUPPLY MSI K9N4 ULTRA-F MAINBOARD AMD ATHLON 64 X2 4600+ DUAL CORE PROCESSOR 2 GB DDR2 667 MEMORY 250 GB 7200 RPM SATA II HARD DRIVE 18X DUAL LAYER DVD BURNER...
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    Largest Gun Market in the World - Pakistan - ***"Video Included***

    Found this on another message board. Very good view. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=751_1177818439
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    Is now a good time to build? If so, what?

    Current Build: Two years old Athlon 64 3400+ @ 2.2 GHz 2Gig Ram GeForce 6800 regular - AGP Win XP Home 2 x 120gig HD's Usage: Web Surfing, Office work, Gaming includes mainly Starcraft (old game), some BF2 (runs fine on high settings, not max though), used to play WoW, FEAR For what...
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    The War Tapes

    http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/thewartapes/trailer/ Looks interesting. Has a release date of June 22nd. Looks like the good stuff is always in select cities only...anyone seen it?
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    Another Global Warming Documentary - Tonight, The Science Channel

    A repeat of of a documentary recently aired on the Discovery Channel will re-air tonight on the Science Channel. It's called: Global Warming: All You Need To Know w/ Tom Brokaw It's a good documentary in my opinion. I know there's a ton of these out there now, but this one, along with Too...
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    Global Extremes:8-29-07 NOAA says human activity to blame for increase in gases and hottest temps on record

    A repeat of of a documentary recently aired on the Discovery Channel will re-air tonight on the Science Channel. It's called: Global Warming: All You Need To Know w/ Tom Brokaw It's a good documentary in my opinion. I know there's a ton of these out there now, but this one, along with Too...