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    My PC games wont launch. I keep getting DLL missing file messages?

    Hey everyone. I just finished installing my new P55 FTW and I5 750 set up. However, some of my pc games wont launch. I tried playing Cryostasis, Fallout 3, and etc. None of them will launch. I keep getting similar errors. For Cryostasis I got a PHYSXLOADER. DLL missing error and for the...
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    I5 and P55 motherboards on sale right now at microcenter!

    Thats right they are on sale right now! Im going to pick mine up! The I5 750 is $179.99! Here are links to the mb's. http://microcenter.com/single_...tml?product_id=0316808 http://microcenter.com/single_...tml?product_id=0317863...
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    Upgrade questions for Intel I5 set up.

    I am planning to upgrading to the new Intel I5 platform and I was just wondering, besides the obvious upgrades of motherboard and processor, what other hardware should I plan on upgrading? My main concerns are the heat sink and ram. I am currently running DDR2. I have read that I5 will take...
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    I need help overclocking a Q6600 on an Asus P5Q deluxe

    Hello. I recently decided to switch out my Intel E7200 and replace it with a Q6600 quad on My Asus P5Q deluxe motherboard. I had no problem oc'ing the E7200 and I got a great 4 GHZ oc. However, It has proven difficult to overclock the Q6600. I'm guessing that the 65nm quad has a different...
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    Need advice on New PSU for Asus 4870

    I need some advice on a new Psu. I originally had a visiontech 4850 but, I got a great deal and up graded to an ASUS 4870. Here are my first system specs: Intel E7200 O'ced to 3.8 GHZ Asus P5Q deluxe OCZ titanium 2 gigs 6400 Zalman 9500 cooler. Cooler master 550 watt Psu Wd 150 Gb...
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    Need advice on new PSU for 4870

    I need some advice on a new Psu. I originally had a visiontech 4850 but, I got a great deal and up graded to an ASUS 4870. Here are my first system specs: Intel E7200 O'ced to 3.8 GHZ Asus P5Q deluxe OCZ titanium 2 gigs 6400 Zalman 9500 cooler. Cooler master 550 watt Psu Wd 150 Gb...
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    Overclocking guide For the Asus P5Q-deluxe

    The Asus P5Q-deluxe rocks! However, its my first Asus Motherboard and I have been using Evga 680I and 780I before my new build. I have an Intel E7200 and I want to go to 4ghz. I'm sure that this should not be a problem. The P5Q-deluxe is loaded with tons of features and well..its a...
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    Overclocking guide For the Asus P5Q-deluxe

    The Asus P5Q-deluxe rocks! However, its my first Asus Motherboard and I have been using Evga 680I and 780I before my new build. I have an Intel E7200 and I want to go to 4ghz. I'm sure that this should not be a problem. The P5Q-deluxe is loaded with tons of features and well..its a...
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    will the Asus PQ5 deluxe support the E7200?

    I just ordered a PQ5 deluxe for my E7200 but, I keep forgetting that the E7200 runs at 1066mhz.
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    Need advice for 802.11n desktop adapter

    I just bought a D-Link Dir-655 router and I need to get a wireless N adapter for my desktop. I have been looking at the D-Link DWA 552 because Microcenter has it for $59 instead of the regular $99. The thing is most of the reviews are bad and there are problems with vistas. Newegg has a...
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    Q6600 B3,,,need help with my new set up.

    Hello. I have a Q6600 and I want to rebuild and over clock my set up correctly. I have learned that I have a B3 model not a Go. No, I didn't wait for the Go because the B3 was free..lol So I really cant complain. I want to take my Q6600 up to a modest 3.2. Also, i picked up another raptor...
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    I have a Q6600 I need advice for rebuilding and oc my setup

    Hello. I have a Q6600 and I want to rebuild and over clock my set up correctly. I want to take my Q6600 up to a modest 3.2. Also, i picked up another raptor and would like to raid. Here is my old set up: Thermaltake armor jr evga 680i mb Intel e6400 3.2ghz Evga 8800 gts Ocz psu 700...
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    Raptor x no sata cables or mounting screws????

    Okay,so I picked up a raptor x 150 gb today... And can you believe that it did not come with an sata cable or mounting screws???!!!! I think that that is extremely weird(but it is a full moon)!! Anyone else have this problem???? Also earlier today,it was still posted as $169.00 on the...
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    new 100.65 for 8800 gts driver wont install on vistas?

    I tried installing the new 100.65 driver for my 8800gts on windows vistas ultimate. The drivers start to install,then I get a message saying,"nvidia install error....this operating system is not windows vistas"????What gives???? The 100.59 drivers work perfectly.Also my system has been...
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    Having problems with zone alarm

    My computer defense consists of aol(kaspersky),spy sweeper,and zone alarm 65_737(i use the free fire wall only). It worked perfectly until I upgraded to zone alarm 70_302(free fire wall).When I upgraded my system started to experience weird crashes,freezes,and radom reboots and shut downs...
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    Should I buy a 74gb raptor???

    I was wondering if I should buy a 74 gb raptor hard drive. I can get a 74 gb raptor for $63.00 brand new or i can opt out for another Wd 250 gb for $51.00.I have heard about Raptors and their speed but,I don't use raid on my setup. What could I use the Raptor for? I'm already dual booting...
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    Followed advice..now I need help again....E6400

    Thanks for the help guys!! Well i took your suggestion and did what you said. I have admitted defeat....there is no way that I'm going to make 3.4ghz without buying new 800mhz ram. Now I have another problem... After setting the bios my computer booted to a black screen..and shut off. I...
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    I'm at 3.4ghz but orthos only runs for 4 seconds???

    I made it to 3.4 ghz. my system runs stable and smooth but orthos only runs for 4 seconds? I have an evga 680i motherboard and the bios are fully updated. This is my setup: thermaltake armor jr. case black ocz 700w power supply evga nvidia 680i sli motherboard intel core 2 duo e6400...
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    What is the best security/fire wall/ani spyware...etc.Any suggestions?

    Hey guys!!!! What is the best internet security?anti virus/firewall/anti spyware/anti spyware combo??? What is everyone using???? I'm thinking of going with the free kasperky anti virus from aol and the free zone alarm or comodo fire walls and windows defender. Should I go with a full...
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    500 gb hard drive registers at 465 gb???Help

    Hey guys!!! I just bought 2 new hard drives: a western digital 250 gig a western digital 500gig Here is the problem.. I installed both of them on my computer And the 250 registers at 232 gigs??? and the 500 registers at 465 gigs???? Where the hell are the rest of my gigs??? I want...
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    I need help reaching 3.4ghz...greedy noobie....

    Hello tech gods Im a first time overclocker...lol.I'm trying to catch up with all the lingo.Please keep it simple.I dont know that much so don't assume.Talk to me like a first day student lol.I built my first computer and I'm proud!!!! Im currently running at 3.2 mhz on an overclocked...
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    Need help transfereing everything to my new hard drive

    I just Got a killer deal on a 500gb Wd hard drive And I want to take the over priced 250gb drive back to best buy. How do I move my os,games and programs to the new 500gb hard drive without having to reinstall everything??? Help please thermaltake armor jr. case black ocz 700w...
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    Im greedy and I want to go to 3.4mhz lol..I need help

    Hello technical elite.. Im currently running at 3.2 mhz on an overclocked e6400...I have a evga 680i motherboard. But Im greedy and I want to go to 3.4mhz.I tried to reach 3.4 mhz but windows would not boot.Also Im currently running my system with ocz 657 mhz ram and would like to know if I...
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    Can I run a pny 7900GS and a xfx 7600Gt in sli mode?????

    I just got a killer deal on a pny 7900Gs. I already own a xfx 7600gt xxx. So of course...Im greedy and I want to know if I can run these in sli mode? Can I over clock them both to the same specs???? Help please...I'm having a fever with the thought that I could possibly have my first sli...
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    my system is loud.Is there any way to make it run silent???

    Hi I just built and overclocked my system for the first time. I'm a tech newbie so take it easy on me...please..lol. My system is running loud and judging by my intuition I'm thinking that it has to do with the fan speeds and my zalman 9500 cooler.I haven't adjusted the settings on either...
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    I need help dual booting vistas on a new partition using partition magic 8.0

    Hi tech gods!!! I need help dual booting windows vista on a new partition using partition magic 8.0. I use partition magic to create a new partition.I move and resize my hard drive to create a new partition of 20gb.This new partition is labeled L drive.Then I format the drive as a primary...
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    need help overclocking my cpu with evga 680i mb!Please help me tech gods!!!

    Hi everyone!!! I started a brand new journey over the past 3 weeks. I built my first computer!!!!I have been illuminated from the hell of buying from a major computer retailer with bad customer service..hint hint..lol.Anyway my baby is a beauty(I feel like I have given life!!!). Here are the...