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    Antivirus slows boot

    I'm experiencing very slow boot ups. Getting to the logon screen isn't usually bad, but after logging in and actually getting a responsive system. Upon checking I've noticed that it is the antivirus (AVG Free) that reads 6 gigs of data from my discs immediately after logging in. That makes the...
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    Cheap color laser printers (Dell 3000n or HP 2600n)

    I'm on the lookout for a good laser printer, preferably with color. The ones I found that had received good reviews were Dell's 3000/3100 and HP's 2600n. Anyone with any experience from them and those brands in general when it comes to laser printers? Other suggestions? I'll printing approx...
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    Different CPU loads?

    Just looking for network cards and wondered if there is any difference in cpu between different NICs. And how do I know if a card is "faster". (not in terms of transfer rate)
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    Basic Mobo install

    I'm not really sure about the whole thing but here it goes. I thought I knew how to install a comp but appearently not. I got myself a 300W atx box and mounted a new/antic Asus P2L97 (A P2 mobo with 440LX) in it. Plugged in the power connector on the mobo and inserted a grx card. When I insert...
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    CD-ROM issue?

    Had some strange problems on my new Duron 600 on a Soltek mobo. It's instable sometimes. But the real question is why some games won't recognize that the CD is inserted. For example Theif and NHL2000. I start them and they respond on disc inserted. And I've tried changing drive and reinstalling...