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    Some Questions About Android

    Hi Everyone! I've been an iPhone user since Day 1. Right now, I have a 16GB 3G on a month-to-month contract with AT&T. (Rollover with Unlimited data plan, no cap.) I've grown disenchanted with Apple recently due to their Draconian policies concerning iTunes, apps, etc. So, I'm looking...
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    Intel P4 Prescott Question

    Hello Everyone. Does anyone know which, if any, of Intel's "current" chipsets support the old 775-socket Pentium 4 Prescotts? Last I heard, the old 975x chipset was the last "official" chipset to offer P4 support from Intel, but those boards are long gone from the retail market. I have a...
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    Need Some Trouble Shooting Help...

    Hi everyone! I originally had this posted under the General Hardware section...my bad! Figured the forum titled Computer Help in much more appropriate. I'm trying to figure out a problem with a co-workers home PC, HP Pavilion with an AMD 64 X2 CPU. PC turns on, but no signal goes out to the...
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    Need Some Troubleshooting Help...

    Hi everyone! I'm trying to figure out a problem with a co-workers home PC, HP Pavilion with an AMD 64 X2 CPU. PC turns on, but no signal goes out to the monitor. Her PC has a dedicated Asus-branded nVidia PCI-Express card (not sure what model, but looks like an 8400 GS). When you turn it...
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    My New Toy: HP Envy 15

    Hi all! Just received my new HP Envy-15 laptop this week. When I was younger, I always dreamed about owning one of Raul Sood's monster, Voodoo PC machines. But as lust-worthy as they were, the price was way too far out of reach. But because of this, I decided to look into building a...
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    Need Help Picking Between the Intel CPU Sockets

    Hello everyone! Getting ready to build my next super-rig & I need help picking which CPU to use. I'm sticking with Intel's line-up, but I can't seem to wade thru all the build guides out there to really reach a consensus. So... - What are the pros & cons between the 1156 vs. the 1366...
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    Scavenging a CPU for Windows Home Server

    Hello everyone! I'm planning on building a Windows Home Server box and like most of us, I have more than a few parts laying around that I can use. I have two CPU's laying around that I can use for this build: - AMD Athlon XP 2600 - Intel Petium 4 3.0 GHz (Prescott, Socket 775) I'm...
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    Question On Vista's File Structure

    Hello everyone. Got a real basic question for you Windows experts: How does Windows handle things if I run out of space on one of my drive partitons? For example: I am currently running Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit. I have (2) Seaget 1-TB drives partitioned to 4 drives of 500-GB each...
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    Can I Run Windows Home Server Using This?

    Hello all. Title pretty much says it all. I'm looking to run Windows Home Server in a media/file server box that'll be up and running 24/7. It'll be sitting in my garage, patched directly into my Leviton Home Network junction box. My only question is, can I run this box using the...
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    Workstation Card for Professional-Class Imaging Workstation?

    Hello Everyone...hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving Holiday! I'm looking for advice on what video card I should recommend/buy for an up-coming build for a family member. It'll be a professional-class imaging workstation for digital photography. He's looking to run Adobe Master Collection...
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    Help Me Decide on a "Pro-sumer" DSLR...Santa's coming!

    Hello everyone! Okay, I've narrowed down my DSLR search to these two very well regarded, extremely capable cameras. On the Nikon front, I like the metering system, the faster burst mode, HD-movie capability and the sheer number of lenses and accessories made for it. Nikon also has a greater...
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    Best Program for Serious Amature Shooters

    Hello all! I know this may technically be classified as a Software topic, but I decided to post it here in effort to get more experienced, focused opinions. Anyway... I'm looking to get back into photography in a pretty serious way. I was a serious amature back in my high-school and...
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    Microsoft Sidewinder X6 Keyboard & Sidewinder Mouse

    Hello everyone. I've been looking to replace my tired, old Dell-branded media keyboard and have been reading a lot of good reviews concerning Microsoft's new SideWinder Gaming peripherals. They look great, are built well and the performance is top-notch. So, I started shopping around...
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    Opinions Please: Low Profile Cooler for Q9450

    Hello all. Just looking to get some opinions on what cooler I should get to fit in my LAN Box. A picture of where in needs to go can be found here. It's the right side of my rid, you can see the stock Intel cooler in the lower rigth corner of the window. I was looking at something like...
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    Help! Why Is My Multiplier Set at 6?

    Hello everyone. I just performed a whole bunch of upgrades last night. :thumbsup: Basically, I decided to move onto Vista Ultimate 64. So, I got a new Seagate 1 Terrabyte drive (32 MB cache...freakin' fast!) for a fresh install and added an EVGA GTX 260. You can see the rest of my LAN Box...
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    Asus PQ5-EM...Great Board In The Making?

    Hello all! Just wanted to chime in and let those interested know about my initial impressions with Asus' newest mATX board. I had switched to a desktop LAN-box as my main PC ever since March now. Initially, I had been using EVGA's 630i/7150 mATX board with an E6600 Conroe quite happily...
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    Help w/Windows XP MCE Install...

    Hello all. Long story short, my Windows install got corrupted somehow and I just finally bit the bullet and bought a new 500 Gig HD to do a fresh install with plans on recovering the data from my original HD's once I got my rig up and running. Only problem now is I can get Windows Media...
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    Help! System won't POST after shutting down?

    Good Morning Everyone! My problem is that my rig has suddenly started acting up. My rig has been super stable since it's initial build (on its 2nd year; see specs below) and it runs just fine. The problem is that, after a normal shut down, she won't make it to POST afterwards. I found...
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    Case Reccomendation for Home Server

    Hello all. Just wanted some advice on case selection for a new home server build. Currently have: - Pentium P4 3.0 Prescott (Pulled from old PC) - Asus P5GZ-MX Micro-ATX m/b (Intel 945GZ chipset w/Int. Graphics, new) - 1GB Samsung DDR2 PC5300 RAM I'm looking to add about a TB of...
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    Should I ditch my 975x m/b?

    Hello everyone! I am currently running the Asus P5W-DH Deluxe m/b. Has been nothing but wonderful for me...fast, super-stable and flexible. I have a C2D Conroe 6600 that I have easily oc'ed to 3.0 GHz on air cooled by a Noctua 12-F and 2 gigs of Crucial Ballistix DDR2-800 RAM. I'm looking...
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    965/975/680i Owners...You gonna' switch to X38?

    Hello all. Okay, I really love my rig right now. It works great and is stable as anything I've ever built. My upgrade path is to go to Quad Core (Kentsfield), get up to 4 Gigs total RAM, grab a DX-10 video card, go past a Terrabyte of HD stroage (Wow...who would've thought HD storage...
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    Please explain the downsides to using 4Gigs of RAM in XP

    Hello all. Just looking for a "layman's" explanation on why 32-bit versions of Windows XP can't fully utilize 4 Gigs of RAM. For example, I'm currently running Windows XP MCE with 2 Gigs. Everything runs well enough, but with DDR2 pricing so reasonable right now, I'd like to pick up another...
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    Help me pick a M/B for a P4 Prescott 3.0

    Hello all. I have a P4 Prescott 3.0 CPU laying around and thought a good use for it would be in a media-server type box for use in my home network. My biggest issue is deciding on a M/B for this CPU since I'm really confused about what chipsets are compatible with it. Cost isn't really an...
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    Mountain Mods UFO...got some questions!

    Hello all. Looking for some answers on the Mountain Mods UFO. First off, here's the case I'm interested in. Basically, I like the red, but want clear windows, clear fans (no LEDs) and will light the whole inside up with dual white or blue cold cathodes. Looking for a clean, crisp, racy...
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    New cooler installed: Noctua NH-U12F!

    Hello everyone. Just wanted to give a brief "review" of my newest upgrade to my rig, Noctua's NH-U12F fan/heatsink combo. I had been waiting to address my stock Intel cooler, but really wasn't having too much of an issue with it...I had gotten a very easy 3.0 GHz oout of 6600 and the...
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    Question on Intel's Thermal Analysis Tool

    Hello all. Okay, so I've achieved a stable 3.0 Ghz OC on my E6600 using the stock Intel cooler. Been running for 72 hours straight now having run through several passes of Prime and PC Mark with out incident. Using Intel's TAT, I'm getting 44C on Core 1, 41C on Core 2 at idle with the temps...
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    Media Center XP has no sound on DVD playback?

    Hello all. Installed and running Windows Media Center on my rig and everything's been sweet and stable. However, I cannot seem to get any audio whenever I play a DVD. Audio is fine on music and downloaded video playback, however. Any ideas? I was thinking I need to connect the audio...
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    Arctic Cooling experts, need you help!

    Hello everyone. I've decided to go with the Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro to cool my E6600. Seems like it's a really good performing, quiet cooler. My question is about Arctic Cooling's case fans. On my Lian Li PC-65, I have two 80mm intake fans and one 80mm exahust fan. I'm not usre...
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    Help with my first OC...stable but some questions

    Hello everyone. Well, the OverClocking bug has bitten me and I decided to "mildly" OC my rig in that, 1.) So many of us have been achieving relatively easy OC's with the C2D, and 2.) I realized that with the parts I've selected, there's a lot of headroom to go from "stock" performance...
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    Clean install or upgrade for Vista?

    Hello all. Have to admit it...I actually like Windows and Microsoft. There, I've said it! Reasons for this are many, but primarily, because since Windows 98, these OS's (especially XP) have made it possible for my family to "get" computers and how to use them in their everyday lives. Prior...
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    Apple Mac G4/G5 case...ATX compatible?

    Hello all. I was wondering if Apple's G4/G5 cases are compatible with standard ATX boards? My brother's company is tossing out several G4 and G5 Macs, but they're gonna' "gut" them first...no internals, save maybe the PSU. If I can get my hands on a decent one...might make for an...
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    ATI RD600...more than just Dual 16x PCI-E?

    Hello all. Okay, have to admit, the DFI RD600 Discussion has really peaked my interest in ATI's upcoming chipset for C2D. Been researching a bit and understand that it will offer dual 16x PCI-E slots for full-speed CrossFire support. But what else is it supposed to bring to the table...
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    What is the noise level of stock C2D E6600 Cooler?

    Hello all. ANyone know what the noise level range is for the stock Intel coolers for the C2D line, especially the E6600? I tried a google for this info, but mainly got results with the noise levels of aftermarket coolers. None mentioned the stock noise level...only the stock temps...
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    Replacing stock case fans in Lian Li PC-65

    Hello all. I have a 4 year old Lian Li PC-65. It's one of the "older" models, brushed aluminun w/clear side panel, no "blow hole" fan, (2) 80mm fans up front sucking in air with (1) 80mm fan in the back. My current temps with my rig are around 30-38 degrees on my E6600 with stock-Intel...
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    Which chipset for P-4 Prescott (775 LGA)?

    Hello all! I have a Pentium 4 2.8 GHz Prescott, Processor Number 520, 1mb Cache 2, 800 FSB cpu. I am planning on using it in a HTPC/Media Center combo build. I have been looking at the Intel 915P chipset, specifically this Foxconn 915P7AC- 8KS board. It looks like a decent enough...
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    Pentium 4 2.8 Prescott...too hot for HTPC?

    Hello all. Need your opinion. I have a Pentium 4 Prescott, 2.8 GHz CPU that I'm looking to put to good use. I've been wanting to build a media server, but the idea of a HTPC intrigues me as well. So maybe I can combine them both! Problem is, I want to house this machine in a HTPC case...
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    Windows XP Created it's own User Account?

    Hello everyone. Just noticed on my new C2D build that Windows XP seemingly "created" a user account named "ASP.Net Machine A...". It is a limited access account and is password protected. I am not locked out of it however, because I can choose to delete it. However, it does not show in my...
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    Questions on Asus P5W DH Deluxe's on-board sound

    Hello everyone. I am currently using a first-generation Creative Audigy sound card in my C2D rig. It's an OEM version, I belive the SE model. At any rate, I plucked it off my old Athlon XP 2000+ machine. With the old hardware, using a soundcard was almost a neccessity...got better sampling...
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    Having a hard time letting go of my CRT...

    Hello everyone! Just built my new rig (running fast and stable for last 5 days) and the ATI 1900XTX is on the way! May go Crossfire once the DX10 cards are out. Anyway, I'm currently using a ViewSonic PS790 CRT monitor. It's a 19" 4:3 tube, part of their Professional Series. I've always...
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    P5W DH EZ-RAID Problem

    Hello everyone. Finished putting my new rig together last night. Got to POST just fine, configured my RAM settings and adjusted BIOS settings to auto-detect my drives. I have 2 Seagate 7200.10 320 Gig HDs installed on the EZ-Backup SATA ports. I used Seagate's DiscWizard utility to...