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    Halp! Messed up USB HID drivers on XP x64!

    Hey all , somehow I've messed up my USB HID drivers on XP x64 and, given they're the only drivers available for a lot of things on x64, this is not good :( I'm currently getting all USB HID devices popping up the "Found New Hardware *name*" baloon tip, then giving me the install new hardware...
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    AMD X2 temperature questions.

    Hey all, just set up my new 5200+ X2 (windsor, 89w) with Xigmatek HDT-S963 inside an Antec 900 case. I've checked the temps and they erm, look a little too good to be true (the case is cold, but 0c cold?!?), so just wondering if someone could explain the below to me. Idle, CPU (as in bios CPU...
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    Windows install file problem - opnfiles.exe

    Hey guys, I'm having another fun fun fun time trying to install an OS, this time I'm having problems copying files during setup. Os is Windows XP x64, has had SP2 x64 slipstreamed to it from a 32bit OS (using SP2 x86's update files), then used nlite to remove a few minor things (games etc)...
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    Budget mobo comparison help.

    Hey all, I've been in a hole for a few years but have just decided I need to upgrade, so figured you could all help me out. What would you suggest is the better option out of the below two, and which options are better in general, for a board that will likely be in use for another 3 to 5 years...
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    DRAM beep errors; anything other than DRAM?

    Hey all. Background first: My PC's an old 2500+ XP (oc'd a bit too), one RAM stick (out of 3) had a few errors in mem test ages ago, the thing's not averse to a CTD every now n then (primarily graphics related i thought). Few weeks ago started getting graphical errors in games (see...
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    Touchscreen article dissapeared?

    Is it me or was there a great artice on touch screen technology here a few days ago that's now completely dissapeared? I coulda sworn it was on the anandtech fron page....
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    Phono to jack connection query.

    Hi all, my sister has two speakers that have 6.3mm jack sockets, and two long wires with 6.5mm jack plugs at each end which she currently plugs in to a CD player. I've got her a new audio player (modded games console) which outputs audio via left and right RCA phono plugs. Obviously, what I...
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    Mouse pointer speed control in Windows

    Is there any way to have greater control over mouse pointer speed in Windows (XP) other than the control panel > mouse > pointer options > speed slider bar? I'm trying to get to grips with a new mouse which by default moved a lot faster than my original mouse. Thing is, the speed I want appears...
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    Memory timings / errors help.

    Hey all, I just got a GA-MA69G-S3H with a 4200+ and 2 x corsair xms2 667 4-4-4-12 (2.0v). Having stuck it in, presumably because of the mobo's default support only for 1.8v ram, it loosens all the settings to 5-5-5-18, so my first question would be which of these lot should i change to get...
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    Memory advice - 667 vs 800

    Hi, wondering if anyone here could help me decide which of these to use, taking in to consideration the currect system, price, and possible future uses. I'm going to be using an AM2 4200+ X2, and could either get... Corsair XMS DDR-800 (5-5-5-12) (TWIN2X2048-6400) for around £32...
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    Cheap psu advice - amp comparison

    Hi guys, looking for a cheap PSU but hopefully not a bad one. I wouldn't mind some advice on which of these stats look OK for a basic system (it'll draw very little on everything, but a better psu is still good). Bearing in mind the prices, is there anything you'd recommend, and anything I...
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    Cheap case/psu advice.

    Hi, would anyone like to share their views on cheap case systems? I'm looking to buy one plus a psu, though not necessarily together. I'd prefer dual 120mm fans for noise reasons, preferably at least one included, though i'm a little concerned about going too cheap due to case quality. As for...
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    Benefits of 2x1 Mb cache over 2x512?

    Hi, could anyone tell me what real world benefits there may be getting a dual core processor with 2x1Mb L2 cache as opposed to a similar clocked processor with 2x512Mb L2 cache? I've had my eye on a 65w 4000+ windsor core (clocked @ 2.0 Ghz, 2x1Mb) that beats a 65w 4000+ brisbane core...
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    advice for bulding cheap home pc

    Hey, I'm trying to get another system just to be used for basic web browsing / office work, next to no gaming or intensive multimedia stuff. It's replacing a 7 year old pentium II 350 Mhz, so basically anything is gonna seems much faster. Main problem so far is deciding whether to get either...
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    power connections

    firstly, would it be safe to run a 350W psu with all this lot connected... 16/40 dvd drive 52/24/52 cdrw drive floppy 7200rpm maxtor hard drive 4 80mm fans (two at max .23A, other two around .15A) 1 120mm fan (max .20A) thermaltake volcano 7+ 1 stick of 512mb ram 2500+ ATI 9600 Pro a...