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    PSU died...time for another one!

    Thank you. The one suggested will be fine for the next computer upgrade as well, for the most part?
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    PSU died...time for another one!

    Thanks =) So the wattage isn't the dominant factor on the performance of a PSU? I was just scared because the one I have died was 520, and it died.
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    PSU died...time for another one!

    Thanks, Would that be better than: http://www.ncix.com/products/i...echnology&promoid=1192 ?
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    PSU died...time for another one!

    Hi there, time for another PSU. Not sure which to get. Here is my setup: x1900xtx 2gb OCZ ram 4200+ amd dual core PowerStream (SLI-Ready) OCZ520ADJSLI 520W: +3.3V(28A), +5V(40A), +12V(33A) A8N-E Mobo Anyways... I am wondering what you guys would get for this? I want something I can...
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    Laptop Input incorrect

    Scanned... nothing. This was happening days after a clean install, and then i follow the guide given to me here for optimizing vista.
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    Laptop Input incorrect

    Will do. As a side note I am using my laptops keyboard, not anything else. Also, the keys it changes to are consistent. EG forward slash is always é Question mark is always É Square bracket left is always ^^, and i have to hit it twice for it to put it in..one time does nothing, two...
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    Laptop Input incorrect

    Tried that, no go. Which drivers in peticular should I be reloading just in case I am missing it? Keep in mind, this only happens in Firefox and MSN messenger, the only two I notice it in anyway. If I need to type a ? I just copy and paste it from notepad or something...
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    Laptop Input incorrect

    Hi there, I am having random incorrect inputs into firefox, and it seems like it`s only firefox. It`s usually the same keys, EG: `was me hitting the other symbol beside enter É was me hitting question mark / was me hitting number sign ^^ was me hitting left square bracket ¸¸ was...
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    ASUS M50VM-B1 Questions

    So it seems this is a tough question =) Haven't been able to find any minimalized vistas, nor whether or not I will be successful installing XP. As for cooling choices, these seem to be my options: http://ncix.com/products/index...ufacture=ZALMAN%20TECH...
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    ASUS M50VM-B1 Questions

    Hi there, Just got a new laptop for xmas and have a couple questions! #1 - I'm used to PerformanceXP (A very, very slim version of XP, maximized for performance) and instead I am confronted with this version of Vista with about 10 things in the system tray. Is it viable to install XP on...
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    Internet Problems

    What would cause me to jump that far in bandwidth overnight, though? Did the fixes, then tried downloading this: http://www.download.com/3001-2...3e59d7c3b8dc68d704daf8 Not breaking 125KB/s. I know this connection should have the potential of 1MB/s+ (it used to, all the time.)
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    Internet Problems

    Hi there, So I have been having major problems with Shaw. We're paying for apparently "the best in town", yet I lag horribly sometimes. With nothing else open and no one using bandwidth sometimes it feels like I'm on dialup. =o Also, I did www.speedtest.org yesterday and received a...
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    Machine_Check_Error

    What does this mean exactly? Comp has been crashing off and on, and it just gave me this error: machine_check_error STOP 0x0000009C (0x0000004, 0x8054D5F0, 0xB2000000, 0x00070F0F) Any ideas?
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    Firewire +External HDD

    I dug in a bit more and found the right one, I think. :P http://www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?pid=10922 Looks the same in the pictures, anyway. They have so many different variations with the same name.
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    Firewire +External HDD

    I think it's an updated model of that one, because it definitely has FW800 on it, two slots of it, to be precise =) See any cards on ncix or futureshop I should aim at?
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    Firewire +External HDD

    Perhaps I should have made it more clear. I am currently using this: http://www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?pid=11026 It is connected with USB 2.0. Should I upgrade(?) to FW800 (according to the box, it's over double the speed), and if so, what should I connect it with (I dont...
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    Firewire +External HDD

    I'm well aware I should have went with an external enclosure, but I couldn't for certain reasons. Regardless, you're saying I shouldn't bother and just use a USB? I'm using a A8N-E mobo.
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    External Drive acting up

    Thanks for the info! I originally wanted to go with your idea, but all I had to purchase with was futureshop gift certificates, and I couldn't purchase them there, so I was stuck with this or nothing.
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    Firewire +External HDD

    I am wondering what to use to connect my FW800 to my PC. Right now I'm currently connected with USB 2.0. I can purchase what I need either at NCIX.com or futureshop.ca Any ideas?
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    External Drive acting up

    Got it replaced, however I don't think i got the same disk. They weren't able (or willing, i should say) to recover my lost files. There goes 800 gigs of stuff, either way: This is what I had before: 1TB LaCie BIG DISK USB2 7200RPM 8MB USA And this is what I have now: 1TB LaCie BIG...
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    External Drive acting up

    woot! I found the receipt, no box though Also, I rebooted to try to fix it, and my G15 stopped being seen on startup... =/
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    External Drive acting up

    Bought this thing about a month ago, absolutely in love with it. Then one day all the sudden loud noises, something 'clanky', i dont know the sound exactly, but its almost like rattling. I am having a hard time viewing my files, and its not really opening things correctly. I bought this at...
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    Let's play, what the #$@# is wrong with my computer

    Random update. Haven't fixed it or replaced anything yet.. but Twice, I've cooked dinner in my house and both times it crashed. So, cooking directly relates to the crashing of the computer. I dont think it was heat, as the door was open one of the two times. Weird..
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    External HDD choices

    lol :) Yea I was quite surprised of how quiet it was.
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    External HDD choices

    Okay. I picked up the LaCie. Overall very impressed. Seems like a much higher product quality in terms of- well, everything. Packaging, cords, looks. It also came formatted as NTFS- shouldn't have to change anything should I? Just plug in and go, I mean. As for noise, I'm transferring now...
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    External HDD choices

    Thank you for your vote Hippie. I did some research yesterday and there seemed to be a lot of good reviews of the LaCie drive. It's supposedly faster, quieter, better in everyway- aside from physical looks. Where the MyBook is superior. Also, the MyBook doesn't have firewire, or an...
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    External HDD choices

    Sorry to ask again, but it's somewhat of a rush Are there any other forums that are more knowledgeable on this subject I can go towards? HDDs don't seem to fit in any, really.
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    External HDD choices

    If I can get a money refund instead of store credit I'd like to pick up: http://ncix.com/products/index...55&manufacture=Hitachi not sure which drive enclosure yet though
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    External HDD choices

    Yea... Day to day. Where would be the best place to post for help about this? Also, how would getting an external drive closure and drive to go in that work? Another thing, which someone might know: If I paid with gift certificates, and ask to return it (Which I'm going to. Especially...
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    External HDD choices

    Crap, I didn't notice because it doesn't say it on the box... Just assumed it was 7200, unfortunately it's: WDH1U10000-00 / WDH1U10000 USB 2.0 5400 1 TB (1000 GB) 8.9 ms 16 MB more info N/A Should i return it for one of the 7200RPM ones? Either LaCie or Comstar? Will I notice...
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    External HDD choices

    Okay... so I'm transferring files over and it says not enough space if I select a bunch of files and put em over (Huge files, 4GB+, but there's enough space). However, if I just drag the one file over one at a time (the one that error'd me) it goes fine. Hmm.
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    External HDD choices

    Hehe :) It's no problem! I am so excited.
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    External HDD choices

    Wow! I went to futureshop and they had ONE WD MyBook 1TB in stock. They weren't listed on the site either. The best thing? Every other HD was 349$, this one was 269$ What luck.
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    External HDD choices

    Any ideas? :D Would like some opinons on LaCie.
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    External HDD choices

    Hi there :) So I'm now purchasing a external HDD, but the problem is- it will be with futureshop.ca gift certificates. I'm looking for 275-400$ canadian, and preferably 1TB+. Looking at the brands, that leaves LaCie(?), Seagate and Comstar. After seeing those, I think Seagate- as that's...
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    Bandwidth Monitor

    mmm... Interesting, I try to install NSL and it doesn't load. Just hangs and then opens up in processes/nothing comes up.
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    Bandwidth Monitor

    Awesome. Thanks a ton, testing out NSL now.
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    Bandwidth Monitor

    I'm looking at Tomato and I can only see speeds, perhaps I am missing it. What I need, is something that tells me I have currently downloaded 38.2 GB and uploaded 17.8 GB. I do not need to monitor the current up/down speeds. Sorry, I should have been more clear.
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    Bandwidth Monitor

    ISP is shaw, they're doing this because I downloaded over my 60 GB limit. Just want to make sure. Just looking for something to keep a running total of the amount downloaded/uploaded throughout the month. I'll test some of these out later, thanks :)
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    Mythos

    I played it for awhile and it was very addicted. I have to agree on the #1 diablo clone since diablo.