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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

    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

    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

    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 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

    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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    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

    My ISP is currently limiting the amount of upload/downloading I am doing, so I am looking for some sort of program to monitor the total used on the network, or at least the computer. Anyone know a good program for this?
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    Phone Selection

    Hi there :) It's time to buy a phone! As it stands now, I'm just using a generic Samsung piece of crap. I am unfortunately contracted to Bell at the moment. My aim is something small, customizeable and full of awesome. Yes, I said it- full of awesome. Any ideas?
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    Brand name (Or lack thereof) questions

    http://www.futureshop.ca/catal...5000FS10085141&catid=# I'm wondering if this is a solid buy? I am looking for something i can transfer media onto and plug into my DVD player. It seems like a good buy, just wary of the brand. Thanks@!
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    WXP Drivers for Satellite P200-D

    So, this thing came with vista. Instead of burning it, I decided to fix it. So, I formatted and installed WXP. Go to their site to get the drivers- nothing. No WXP driver support. So, I'm wondering...anyone know where I can find them? o_O
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    Parents just called..

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Gaming. TV/Audio. Applications, everything. 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread 2500-3500 CA 3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts...
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    Let's play, what the #$@# is wrong with my computer

    The Setup x1900xtx 2gb OCZ ram 4200+ amd dual core PowerStream (SLI-Ready) OCZ520ADJSLI 520W: +3.3V(28A), +5V(40A), +12V(33A) A8N-E Mobo The problem It's a self-built computer (Kind of, a team project, as there were some things I wasn't comfortable with doing). Ever since the...
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    Internet Problems

    First off, using onboard A8N-E NIC. I do not use a router. Just recently I started getting disconnected roughly 20 minutes after I fix it. I'm currently using Shaw cable, and have phoned them and they said 'everything on our end is fine'. Here's what happens, and how I go about fixing it...
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    Storage

    Hi there! Well, first off, was looking for a place to put this thread, couldn't find any forums dedicated to storage/hdds. Now, currently I'm running two Seagate 300gb hdds, and I'm running out of space. Not only in my storage, but also in my computer. I don't think there's any more room...
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    Best DVD Player/Recorder

    Hiya =] I'm looking for a reliable yet good quality dvd player or recorder that will play pretty much anything I throw at it in terms of downloaded things. I'm not sure if I want a recorder or just a regular dvd player, so perhaps if you have one of each in mind you could advise both...
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    Let's play, what the #$@# is wrong with my computer

    Okies. So, the specs are something like this: x1900xtx 2gb ram 4200+ amd dual core enermax 550W ? i think PSU So, here's whath appens. WHen I was first installing the comp, every now and then it would 'glitch' out, like, hm. Screen would look 8-bitish, kinda like when a NES game didnt...
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    Just wrecked my 2407WFP

    Yep. In an abormal location for computing and it fell onto my knee (Seriously, out of all the places, onto my knee, anywhere else and it would have been fine). Either way, it's completely boned. I'm pissed off, nothing I can do about it but buy another. Now, what should I get? I'm using...
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    New Comp Problem

    Hiya. I've been having some problems with my new setup. It isn't eaxctly new, about 6 months. Regardless, here's whats happening. -It boots up slowly sometimes. -Computer will crash awhile alt tabbing in/out of games -Computer will seize and stop responding -Computer will not start up...
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    Need gaming headphones

    Hiya, I'm looking for a good pair of gaming headphones in the 80-200$ range (canadian, not sure what that is american). Anyways, a mic is required as well, since vent will be used a lot. I also have an X-FI if that matters. Also, I'm looking for incredible sound quality for music as well...
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    Computer Very Unstable - Especially Alt/Tabbing

    Hi! I'm running a x1900XTX, 2gb ram, dual core 4200+, and am having a lot of problems with it. First off, I have severe problems alt tabbing in and out of World of Warcraft. The following things can happen: 1) It alt tabs in fine. 2) It tries to alt tab in, but instead the screen...
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    Internet stopped working A8N-E

    My comps internet stopped working while i was away, theo thers still work but mine doesnt. I've updated all the drivers and such, and it hasnt had a problem for a year. Virus scanned, updated chipset (using a8n-e and onboard network) Any ideas? The green light is just orange. Tried...
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    Comp stopped working (internet to be exact)

    My comps internets topped working while i was away, theo thers still work but mine doesnt. I've updated all the drivers and such, and it hasnt had a problem for a year. Virus scanned, updated chipset (using a8n-e and onboard network) Any ideas? The green light is just red. Tried switching...
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    What's this called, and how do you fix it?

    The sides of my monitor, both the Dell2001FP and the 22" samsung have bright colors on the sides of it, mainly while playing games. I'm not sure what this is called, but it's extremely annoying.... Any ideas on how to fix it?
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    MSN Live not working?

    So, the other day, all of our MSns's stopped working (4 people in our LAN), and now..theirs all work and mine doesn't. I've tried logging in on other comps and such, and I've had this account for 10 years... It doesn't give me an error, just doesn't load, keeps trying to login.. Any ideas...
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    2407FPW For me, Don't know for her... >_>

    I'm curious, what can my video card handle? X1900XTX with 2gb of ram, will it handle a 24" fine? Will I have any problems with certain resolutions? I'm using a Dell2001FP now, and I've heard the color is better on this than the 2407.. Also, I probably won't get mine until Christmas, or...
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    Not sure if my hardware is running correctly

    Hiya! I purchased this awhile ago, and it... I don't know, doesn't seem like everything is working the way it should, and I seem to have lag problems I don't think I should have. Especially compared to my last rig I had. Anyway, here are the specs: AMD 4200+ 64 Radeon X1900XTX 2gb ocz...
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    LCD Questions....

    >_> So, I'm currently using a Dell2001FP, and my gf is using a random crappy 17" CRT. We're both planning on upgrading our monitors. Our main use for them will be gaming, as of now we're playing World of Warcraft, and will probably stay in the MMO genre. Anyways, my question is... do we...
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    Not sure my comp is running correctly

    Hiya! I purchased this awhile ago, and it... I don't know, doesn't seem like everything is working the way it should, and I seem to have lag problems I don't think I should have. Especially compared to my last rig I had. Anyway, here are the specs: AMD 4200+ 64 Radeon X1900XTX 2gb ocz...
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    z5500 + SoundBlaster X-FI XM problems

    Hiya, got some problems with this setup... Had the speakers working great without the card, but with them I can't get em working right. Ive tried every combination of color for plugging it into the SB card (which way does it go anyway, and why in gods name wouldnt they color code it?)...
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    Problems with new rig

    Hiya... recently picked up a new rig and I'm having some minor problems with it... Here are some basics of it: 4200+ ATI X1900XTX 2gb ocz ram A8N-E 300gb seagate hdd Now, the start of the problem was during installation. Three times I had my screen completly garble up and...
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    Getting the best out of my hardware

    Hiya, so after all this is said and done, this is the setup I ended up with for now: AMD 4200+ ASUS A8N-E ATI Radeon X1900XTX Arctic Cooling Accelero X2 2x Seagate Barracude 300GB 7200.9 16MB/11MS OCZ EL Platinum PC3200 2GB DDR400 Enermax Liberty 500W SB X-FI Xtreme Music BenQ DW1650...
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    My new rig

    Welp, I think I've finally decided, here goes! AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Dual Core Processor S939 Manchester 2.2GHZ 512KBX2 90NM Retail Box XFX GeForce 7900 GTX Extreme 675MHZ 512MB 1.7GHZ DDR3 PCI-E Dual DVI-I TV-OUT SLI Ready Video Card OCZ EL Platinum PC3200 2GB 2X1GB DDR400 CL2-3-2-5...
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    Building a Computer, need some advice :)

    Hiya I'm putting together a computer and need some help. It's main purpose will be gaming. I am a Canadian so it will have to be in Canadian $'s. The price range is approximately 2000-2500. I will be building it myself, but I am unsure of hardware lately..so Need some advice. If you...
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    Putting together a new computer

    Hiya I'm putting together a computer and need some help. It's main purpose will be gaming. I am a Canadian so it will have to be in Canadian $'s. The price range is approximately 2000-2500. I will be building it myself, but I am unsure of hardware lately..so Need some advice. If you...