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    Intels Temp Monitor

    If you guys can tell me the name of intels software for CPU temp monitoring. I already googled but it comes up with multiples.
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    Direct X 11 and GTX 260m

    I need to know what the difference is between Dx10 and Dx11. Are they basically the same or is it a whole new and different Model? I ask this because I just bought a new laptop with the 260m in it and I also qualify for the free upgrade to Windows 7. Will Direct X 11 have new features that my...
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    DirectX 11 and Gefroce 260m GTX

    I need to know what the difference is between Dx10 and Dx11. Are they basically the same or is it a whole new and different Model? I ask this because I just bought a new laptop with the 260m in it and I also qualify for the free upgrade to Windows 7. Will Direct X 11 have new features that my...
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    How well do Atoms-type notbooks run?

    I need to get a cheap latop but one that can also download torrents and watch AVI files as well as play DVDs. OF course it needs to smoothly handle web surfing and video watching.
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    Can I use utorrent to directly seed to another computer across the net.

    If it is possible to use utorrent so that I can directly seed a file to another computer across the internet. Any help or instructions would be great.
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    Quik help on atom/celeron2

    I have been out of touch with my cpu news the past few months so i would be grateful for urgent help. NEEDS: Obv great multi media power and speed.. Pure easy of usse and simplicity. Minor OC Ease. Minor RTS gaming such as Empire total war high settings. ===========================...
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    Need Help Quik! With a DVD Drive Question

    Can I install windows on a New/blank Hard Drive with an external USB DVD Drive if I set First boot to USB-CD-Rom?? My internal DVD Drive died on me just before this new installation!
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    Been Looking But Cant Find One

    Title Says It, been looking for a week now but found nothing.
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    I Need Protection!

    My Computer was recently violated and caught a nasty virus that contained keyloggers and other nasty things. Had to be rid of a my HD. Now with a new HD and New Vista I have learned the errors of my ways and am now asking for help. Recommendations for a Quality, Easy to use, -$100, Trusted...
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    Help me take advantage of the features.

    5 months ago my house was broken into resulting in all of my software being stolen including my copy of Vista home Premium 64. Recently my Hard Drive was corrupted causing me to Buy a new copy of Vista. Besides the differences listed on the box can you experts fill me in on what other...
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    Having Trouble Finding

    I am sure one of the members can help me. What I am looking for is a Wireless Keyboard that can also illuminate. I do plan on using it for gaming but it does not need to be made for gaming. I'm not asking anyone to do a full search for me because I already did that and found nothing. Hopefully...
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    What is the real X-fi??

    Im looking to buy a x-fi card but I have been reading and hearing reviews that some of the newer "X-fi" cards don't really have the real or original x-fi chipset in the card thus not having as good Qaultiy and features like Gaming, Music settings. If this is true can someone point me in the...
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    Looking to Buy A New NootBook... Help Please =)

    I am looking to buy a new laptop for school starting in September. Usually I can answer these questions myself but, I have not been in the comp:tech loop this past year and a half, so I need help. Everyone knows most computers perform the same if the have the same parts but what really...
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    Which should I choose 3870/9600?

    I am looking to purchase a new card but I cannot make up my mind on which of the two. The 3870 with GDDR4. Or the 9600 gt? I know both will play CoD4 smoothly on my current 17" but I will be getting a 20" soon after the card. Which one plays more smooth. I noticed that the 3870 comes in two...
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    Please Help 9600 gt or 8800 gt(512)

    For some reason I cannot find a detailed versus review on the 9600 gt 512 and the 8800gt 512. I sold my 8800 gts about 9 months ago and have been out of the tech and gaming loop since then, so I would greatly appreciate anyones help and input! I am looking to get back into gaming mostly CoD4...
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    Verizon Voyager.

    Iv been wanting for sometime now and iphone but now that the voyager is out im confused as t owhich to get. I have used an iphone before and love it, besides that I have nothing to judge off of. Any new users of the Verizon Voyager out there? Can you let me know how the Internet, touch screen...
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    Is it the right time to buy a new C2D laptop?

    With intel planning on releasing the peryn soon would I be foolish to buy a new laptop now? Im looking at spending 7-1K on a new laptop. I know C2d's are the best right now but is the time right. I currently have a toshiba SAT with 1gb ddr2 and a intel pentium M. I can do everything I need right...
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    DVD Rip Recommendation?

    Im not sure if it is legal or not to rip your own DVD's for personal use on my Zune. I will not be up loading them to the internet. That out of the way, Im looking for a good DVD ripper under 25 dollars. I got a long road trip coming up and need something to pass the time. Im looking at MOVIE...
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    Upgrade E6420 to an E6750.

    Am I wasting cash if I choose to upgrade from my current 6420 to the 6750? Will preformance differ in games like CoD4 and Crysis?
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    Is an 8800 GT good for DX-10 gaming now?

    topic says it all... Can an 8800 GT run crysis in DX-10 on high settings with 2 or 4 gigz of ram with an E6420? In general can any who has the card tell me how well it runs CoD4 and Crysis, smoothly, high settings? Thanks guys
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    Crysis in DX10

    I recently sold my 8800 GTS for $350 and now the 8800 GT comes out for 260 :). I sold it before crysis came out so I dont know what it playes like? can any of you with an 8800 please tell me if it plays at a smooth level and just play well in any game? Please specify if you have the Gt, GTS or...
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    Questions about the iphone.

    My birthday is coming up in a week and my family has offered to buy me an iphone. Before I said yes I want to know a couple things. Do I need to be on a call plan to even use the phone at all? If no. Do I need to be on a call plan to use the iPod? Do I need to be on a call plan to...
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    cross consol gaming

    while the title and description ask my question.... is it possible to play madden on my PC against ppl on live?
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    So whats up with earphones now?!?!?

    So I noticed that MP3 earphones are using the 1 line system then split into 2 parts. What I dont understand is why do they make 1 side wire longer than the other? Usually the left side is really short and the right side is long. When I bought my 50 dollar earphones today and opened it I almost...
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    Windows XP pro Gadgets

    My friend doesnt have the money for windows Vista but wants the little things it offers such as its gadgets: ping monitor, ebay, ect. I know I can just download seperate programs but that means I have to run them in their own windows instead of like in vista on the sidebar. Anyways main question...
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    Toshiba Satilite Bottom Fan Not Spinning

    My toshiba laptop which has about 2 years use in it has stop using its bottom FAN. Im not sure if its the CPU fan because im nopt big in laptop hardware. anyways the fan not spinning results in the laptop crashing within 5 minutes of normal boot. If I boot in safe mode everthing seems to run...
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    I got green dots now :*( HELP PLEASE!

    http://img146.imageshack.us/im.../1149/greendotsul7.jpg I got these green dots after installing drivers new drivers. I thought they were a driver problem so I installed another one and another one still have the same problem. I have switched out my RAM for 2 different sticks. I have booted up...
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    secondary partion..

    I recenlty upgraded from 32 bit vista to 64 bit and I noticed that my PC is a bit slower. along with that programs like TAT and driver cleaner 1.5 will not work correctly. TAT boots then shuts down but is stil running in processes. I THINK the problem maybe that I delted the second partion in...
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    Micron Chips

    may you guys tell me what kinda stability and "overclockablitly" I will see from using micron chips. Also how can I tell which RAM I choose to buy has them. If oyu can list the most affordable micron chips for ddr2 800 that have heatspreaders, that would be great. Thanks, Kenny
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    antec 900 + 1 fan

    Anyone with an antech 900, can you tell me if the side vent has screw holes for an additional fan?
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    Which 680i mobo to buy?

    The setup will be Two 8800's q6600 4Gb Ram 2 raptors sound and phsyx card The case will be the CM stacker 830 with cool it WC for both CPU and SLI with a fan on the RAM. This iswhat a friend of mine is wanting to get and I told him to wait a bit, but is gunho to buy. Please post if...
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    Asus P5K Intel ATX

    http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...pNo=3109406&CatId=2547 My friends loking for a new mobo to upgrade with his parts and I want to make sure that this mobo will support the new ATI cards in cross-fire (r600) Thanks :)
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    Moving files from on hard drive to another with a different OS

    First I wanna sya why I want to do this, My internet sucks for downloading (patches,updates) it takes me more than twice as long to dl things than normal users also I dont have a dvd burner :( . Ok in my other post I stated that I have a SATA drive that is on vista and contains all of my...
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    XP & Vista HDD Swap

    Right now I am on a sata HDD with Vista. and next to me I have a formatted EIDE HDD with XP. My Question for testing purposes (3d mark scores) is it safe to just un plug my SATA and plugg EIDE just to run 3d mark? I have already done this swap once but I just want to make sure before doing...
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    Uneven OC number

    I was wondering if an uneven FSB number can effect the ram in a negative way resulting in lower results? Example: My current FPS is 405:3.24ghz with my ram set at 810 (566:17). Now if I set my FSB to to a cetain value which results in my ram mhz changing to lets say 813 will that decrease my...
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    How to Remove heatsink on Gigabyte DS3

    Im not sure if your allowed to apply AS5 to chipsets? If so I still cant find a way to remove the chipset heatsinks on my mobo. Is there a special way to push the pins ??
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    After Market Cooling for a 8800 gts?

    I have searched newegg and zip zoom fly but I havnt found any yet, Everyone knows these cards run hot. mine runs about 58c idle 70 load which I want to change so I may also OC it. Now im doubting that there is any so this is the last place I come to search. If anyone has some links, post them :)
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    thermaltake V1

    I was on the thermaltake website and saw this on their flash's http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/product/Cooler/Retail/Cl-P0401/cl-p0401.asp# Thermaltake V1 cooler. It seems like it has a good design and it has good reveiws on newgg. My Question is will I notice a diffrence between this and...
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    Howto access windows activation in vista?

    I would like to activate my copy of vista before I un install but I can seem to find the menu to do it. Its not on the bottom left of my screen and I cant find it in my control panel. If anyone can point my in the right direction that would be great. Thanks, Kenny
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    C2d Batch List

    I know there is a link that shows all the currently shipped batches of CD2's that also show their OC'ing capabilities. If any of you can provide me with that like that would be great. Thanks, Kenny