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    Dell 22" LCD 2ms response time..

    I have yet to own an LCD, but I am currently out of desk space and need more room, so ive decided to replace my huge clunky 1999 crt. Between 5ms and 2ms I realize during gaming the difference is negligible, but the 2ms version is only $30 more and I want to really treat myself. Is dell...
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    Vista Installation Woes (Updated)

    at 91% Expanding Files it hangs for 5-7 minutes and posts an error message saying "Windows cannot access the installation sources. Verify that the installation sources are accessible, and restaart the installation." I tried cutting down to 2g of ram (from 4, two sticks), tried installing a...
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    Do those 'referral-into-free-stuff" sites actually work?

    Hey, Specifically im looking at www. myzunefree .com as it seems straightforward, it doesnt try to hide the offers from you, and it does concede that most of the offers cost $1-$5 dollars. I was just curious if anyone ever had any positive results from them? Im sick of hearing...
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    Need MP3 Player for Work ~$100 range?

    Hey, I recently got a new job for a broker-dealer firm nearby. :) (14/hour for no degree work concurrent with school is not too bad imo) The policy on internet/music players and such is "as long as it doesnt interfere with your work", so ive been doing limited ATOT lurking and such...
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    1/4" to 3.5mm headphone converter?

    Hey, Ive had a running issue with my Sennheiser HD580's where every 6-9 months i have to buy a new headphone cable as it begins crackling in the right ear, fixable by jiggling the cable a bit. After paying $22 dollars for new cables 4-5 times, I went to check for cheaper cables this time...
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    Weird Request...

    Hey, if this isnt allowed, please post and ill edit this blank. I was wondering if anyone with a demonoid account could send me an invite :) Specifically with my classes starting up there are a number of good programs and study guides on their I would like, to boost my education :) I am...
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    New XP install, no network connection?

    Just got a friends old pc that was sitting in his corner for a while. Rewired the whole thing (he botched it horribly.) Abit AV8 Athlon 3700+ 64 Windows XP Pro I load it up, i go to network connections to try to set it up.. and all i find is two I394 (Firewire?) ports... no...
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    Oldish Computer seems like its finally giving up

    Heya, havent posted here in a bit, but then I havent used my PC for anything but gaming in a bit :) I have: Abit NF7-S Mobile Athlon 2500+ @ 11x166 2x512 Kingston HyperX PC3700 Enermax 365w PSU Radeon 9600 Pro Thermalright SLK-900u (the copper one) and Vantec Tornado for HS/F...
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    Is this a decent deal?

    Heya, just researching prices Is this a good deal? http://www.gearxs.com/gearxs/product_info.php?products_id=4673{3}27{6}41{2}64 $119 shipped for a Biostar board with a 2600+ XP-M ive got a spare 512mb stick of PC2700, Can get her a DVD drive cheap no problem, other than that its just...
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    Can anyone help me identify this Motherboard?

    Trying to figure out what motherboard is in a PC that is currently 350 miles from me. It is an HP Pavilion XT933, BUT it has had the motherboard replaced by a PC shop about a number of years ago due to technical failure. I am currently trying to identify what motherboard is in it, but I am...
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    Being Offered a Logitech G5 for $40 shipped (sealed)

    I currently just use a wireless MS optical mouse, from their comfort duo or whatever... I want to eventually switch to a Saitek Eclipse, and maybe get a new mouse to go with it. Is the G5 a good choice? Im used to wireless mouses, but I never leave the mousepad with it so its not...
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    YACCT! Credit Cards! Yay!

    Heya, im an 18 year old student looking for a first credit card. ive been to www.BetterCreditCard.com but I dont know what is a realistic expectation for someone with no credit. All I have had is a debit card, with an average of $400 on it, if that means anything. Well this card...
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    Is city of heros any good?

    Heya, im looking for a new MMORPG style game.. Played WoW, moved on, getting bored of Eve, debating City of Heroes (specifically, I would be a villain) Anyone in a guild? (corporation? clan? whatever they call it in this game) or anyone who wants to give me a few pointers, tips if...
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    SUPER HOT (potential) SANDISK MP3 Players! PM/B&M

    Hello, I work at circuit city, specific in the MP3 section of the Wheaton store, Montgomery County, MD. We currently went to print out tags for the entire sandisk 200 series (half a gig, gig, 2 gig, 4 gig. EACH one on the tags from corporate had an 80 dollar rebate. Now the rebate...
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    How to afford a car?

    Ive got a 1996 Grand Marquis that is just spawning problems left and right, its time I need a new car.. I currently am off for the summer, working at Circuit City (seasonal) for $8.25 an hour, they wont give me more than 25 hours a week, ive talked to the store director about it numerous...
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    Need a New Mouse... maybe keyboard

    Heya, I currently use a MS Cordless Desktop keyboard/mouse, and I'm looking to upgrade to logitech due to a discount I get through them... I havent been following mice in a while, so whats good these days? I understand the MX518 , G5, G7.. ? What wireless optical Logitech mice...
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    Working Retail.. What benifits?

    Im wondering what programs are avaliable to me? Im currently filling out the Intel RetailEdge stuff, I know I get discounts on Logitech/Monster Cable, as well as a store-wide 5-10% or something horrible... What other programs like RetailEdge are there? Thanks in advance!
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    Headphone question

    Heya, I know this is offtopic. I am not an audiophile, I dont want audiophiles technical descriptions. my Sennheiser HD580's are on their way out. Deep sounds have cut out of left ear, every 3 months or so the cable to the headphones dies... Im getting annoyed enough with them that I...
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    Anyone hear about headphone sound degrading in one ear?

    Hey, suddenly not too long ago my headphones (Sennheiser HD580s) sound suddenly sounded odd.. I did a few newbie (im no audiophile) listening tests and determined none of the deeper, bass (vibrate-y) sounds are coming out of the left ear anymore.. Anyone know what happened...
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    Question about a Nextel Phone Scam...

    Ive heard about, got phones recieved at Dad's office.. He had two nextel phones show up at his office that he didnt order, he called them and they said someone had done a common scam for nextel, where you order a phone to a dummy (real, but not yours) address, then ask for an upgrade to the...
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    Stuck in F.E.A.R. Edit: AGAIN! help!

    Hey.. im in the office building, after the helicopter drop on the roof, inside, up the stairs, in a cubicle-type area, killed a few of the stealthers, now im at a dead end.. the path dead ends where you jump over a barrier for some ammo, and two corpses of friendly soldiers... have backtracked...
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    What good games have come out recently?

    Im not looking for a MMORPG, I still play eve on and off for that.. played WoW, sold my account, done with that... So I hear F.E.A.R. Civilzation IV Age of Empires III Quake IV Call of Duty 2 have all come out recently, or are coming out in the next few days.. anything else...
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    Car Trouble -- cracked Intake Manifold

    Took it to a gas station to figure out what went wrong when suddenly antifreeze hit the fan, sprayed all over my engine and smoked for a good 4 hours out from under the hood. left it at a gas station nearby (refilled with water, it lasted untill the gas station) Went there 9am the next...
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    Odd Question about Local Area

    There is a sandwich place sort of off I-495 that has hundreds of sandwich varieties.. you sort of pass under train tracks to get to it.. I havent been there in years, but I want to go back, but I cant remember where it is or what its called for the life of me.. anyone have a clue...
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    Steven Seagal's Lightning Bolt Energy Drink - Asian Experience

    Steven Seagal's very own energy drink. Be the first to taste his juices! Features: 100% Pure Steven Seagal Juice Designed for intense mortal combat or any extreme situation requiring ultimate energy Can has Steven Seagal?s face on it (who could ask for more!?!)...
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    What is your favorite shooter?

    Curious what all of you peoples favorite drinks are My favorite shooter would have to be liquid cocaine 1 part Bacardi 151 1 part Jagermeister 1 part Goldschlager tastes like slightly burning liquid big-red gum.. Its AWESOME, and everyone who ive seen try it has enjoyed it, a...
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    FedEx Question

    http://www.fedex.com/Tracking?ascend_he...uage=english&tracknumbers=723417055139 Thats a shipment from Newegg to me. I live in a Condo, I belive its called. There is a front door to the building, then just stairs to each of the four levels, with 4 apartments per level. You need a...
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    I'm about ready to give up..

    I am at a loss, can someone please help me troubleshoot my computer.. my thread in Technical support has been ignored for about 2 days now, and im at a loss as more and more problems keep developing, being solved, and spawning new ones. Right now im at a point where NTLDR isnt found so...
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    An Interesting Plea.... EDIT: <33333 ATOT

    Its only 0.69 cents im short, I have the cheapest hard drive for the class, from a brand name I trust Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6L160P0 160GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA133 Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822144181 and the cheapest video card for its class...
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    Fsck Seagate.

    Grrrr just got off the phone with Seagate... My computer no longer boots, varies errors from Windows cannot find system32/system, operating system load failed, and disk read error.. Called Seagate tech support, they said they had a 5 year warranty, and that I should just do their...
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    Computer Issue: Gaming

    Heya, Just probing around for some help with this issue I was playing through a bunch of games out of boredom, and about halfway through Bloodrayne 2 my computer decided to start rebooting randomly during games, sometimes just crashing to desktop. My Setup: Abit NF7-S Mobile 2600+ @...
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    Family Guy in 3 minutes

    WOOHOOO!
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    Car Question: Brakes

    Heya, I drive a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, yes, the pimp car for the aspiring 18 year old. I dont put much mileage on it at all, less than 50 miles a week(thank god it, gets about 13mpg city) but im about to go on a 700 mile trip, and the car has had an odd sound/feeling coming from it...
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    How do you remove a northbridge heat sink?

    http://www.sweclockers.com/html/recension/5_nforce2-moderkort/nf7s2.0_stor.jpg Hey, im about to do a quick operation as my north bridge fan died about 2 weeks ago and since then ive had intermittent reboots (I removed the fan, left the heatsink) so I bought an aftermarket solution (Vantec...
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    First Interview...

    Heya, im 18, I have my first real interview tomorrow.. I know the basics, such as what to wear, be careful not to contradict myself, and know my resume like the back of my hand if they ask questions.. But im asking the community -- Does anyone have any other advice? Things to say? not to...
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    Problem with PC, Need help

    After some issues with a game, I updated the bios and windows was flaky, so I fiddled with some Bios options, had to fiddle for a good two hours or so untill I got windows to boot properly, but now for my network/internet connection doesnt work... Abit NF7-S motherboard slot to router...
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    Im at a complete loss

    Can someone please PM me contact information or the like (AIM, MSN, anything)? Im sorry, I just really want to get this working again.. I was in my bios changing some video settings, they didnt work my computer randomly reboots in windows, wont boot I clear CMOS, doesnt seem to really...
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    Odd Problem with games.. Memory related?

    Heya, in two games I play (only two I have tried aside from half life I, and assorted mods) I get weird problems. In Eve-Online, the game just reboots my computer every period of time, ranging from 5 minutes to two hours... It seems to have especially unstable times where it might reboot...
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    Eve Online

    Im looking for a good MMORPG and Eve Online keeps popping up in my peripheral vision. I know its got good ratings, but what makes it good and such... Im looking for non-boring level advancement and decent or higher PVP. Also, what is the difference between the races and organization... I...
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    Stop the Parody Spam!

    You dont want my dog to die, do you?! Please stop it!