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    P6T RAM issue

    Hello Everyone, I just finished a i7 build but the bios and windows only detect 4gbs while cpuz sees 6...i installed the RAM in the appropriate dimms according to the directions from ASUS. any suggestions? Thanks! (this is the ram i have installed...
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    Best time to buy parts

    I am thinking about building a new PC. I am in no rush...so I am wondering when should i start to look into buying parts. Is there a particular time when new components get released (CPU,GPU, etc) it would suck to buy a part today and a month later a better part comes out. Thanks.
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    3g iPhone anytime soon?

    Hello everyone, I remember around late December beginning of January there were rumors about a 3g iPhone coming out around April. Now I cannot manage to find any information about that. Did anyone hear anything about it?
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    Grid Computing what is it?

    Hello Everyone, I was hoping someone would help me understand what grid computing is. Thanks.
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    Does it make sense to upgrade?

    apparently the x2 3800+ shows up as a bottleneck on games now :/ so i was wondering if it makes sense to upgrade to the X2 4400+ its around $150-$180. socket 939 and i'm going to stick with it until i get a new computer...in like 2 years from now. Should i wait longer until the prices drop down...
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    External Wireless Antenna Extension worth it?

    My wireless doesnt maintain a steady signal, it jumps around from 54 to 48 to 36 etc so i was thinking about getting this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16833147115 Will it really boost the signal strength? are there any drawbacks? Are there better ones out there for cheap?
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    how to setup two routers for only one IP address

    Hello Everyone, I posted this in technical support but i think this section is more suitable. Recently i've been able to use my old computer again. the problem is that my router is located in my lobby since the active computers have only been the laptop and my desktop (there is no phone...
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    how to use setup two routers for only one IP adress

    Hello everyone, Recently i've been able to use my old computer again. the problem is that my router is located in my lobby since the active computers have only been the laptop and my desktop (there is no phonejack in my room which is my my computer is being used as wireless) Yesterday i...
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    Dvd drive problem

    I just recently reconnected it and i wasnt able to burn anything. then today i found the option to enable buring. so i managed to burn a CDR. then i figured i'd be able to finally erase my dvdrw but once i click erase dvd in nero the option to start was grayed out. i've no where near reached the...
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    Best cheap 5.1 setup

    Hi everyone, I'm thinking about purchasing some 5.1 speakers to take over my 2.1 setup. I dont want to spend too much money i was thinking about 40-80ish. Also is it a pain to hide all the wires? Would i need to get a soundcard or standard onboard sound good enough? if i need a soundcard...
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    Dell 2407WFP or BenQ FP241W

    I've been trying to decide which i should get for a while. Now I'm finally moving my computer to another room and i have space for a bigger monitor. I was going to go with the 2407WFP w/o any questions asked but then I heard about the banding issue. I don't know if I'd notice it even but...
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    Best Digital Camera?

    whats the best camera out there. 150-400 price range. my family needs to upgrade to digital we are too old fashioned lol. i was looking around Cnet but lately i've started doubting their reviews...so i think i'll ask people that know like you guys. Thanks for your time.
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    Overheated comp now doesnt turn on...

    Hi everyone i was just playing a game on my computer and all the sudden everything shuts down. then it started to smell like something was burning....i cleaned up some dust and looked for the source of the smell but it went away. then i plugged everything back in and turned the switch on the...
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    Altec Lansing GT5051 5.1 speakers

    i'm not much of a sound freak and i'm using my motherboard sound. i have a 2.1 setup currently and i've noticed these speakers for a very cheap price of $50. before i had my eyes set on a logitech 5.1 system but for $50 these seem like the ones to get. does anyone have these or has anyone heard...
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    TV-out picture help

    i've just hooked up my graphic card(nvidia 7800gtx) to the tv and noticed that when i play a video the picture doesnt fit the screen. i change the mode into clone view with my monitor as the primary device. then i goto full screen video and select secondary on "full screen device" if i dont do...
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    Is there a program that makes bunches of MP3's louder

    I listen to books on the train and usually the sound is very very low so i use nero sound editor to make them louder however it does only one file at a time. i was wondering if there is a program that takes a folder of mp3's and does this.
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    Whats better 2T or 1T for RAM

    Hello everyone, My RAM is set under 2T but is 1T better?
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    tv-out help

    Hello everyone, i can get the picture on the tv but there is no sound. i have the tv hooked up with the s-video wire and as for the other 2 wires for the sound(white,red ones) i'm kinda clueless. With my old comp i just plugged it into my sound card and it was fine. but this computer uses...
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    what wifi reciever should i get?

    i want to relocate my computer to another room which is about 20ft away from the router. u have DSL and i use the internet nonstop so i dont want any speed decrease. i've read about the difference of the 802.11g,n,a,b... but i dont know what adapter i should get.
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    after bios there's a option for raid setup

    after the bios screen goes away on bootup the next screen says something about raid. press ctrl+s or F4. i'm not using a raid config and the SATA wires are not connected to the raid connectors. so my question is how do i get rid off that screen?
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    Just got a X2

    the heatsink has a layer of thermal gel at least i think thats what it is :P do i need to buy something else or is it fine for a person that doesnt overclock?
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    CPU comparison

    http://www23.tomshardware.com/index.html?m...el2=21&chart=20 Its pretty cool to see how each cpu performs. i'm guessing this is w/o overclocking and whatnot. its good to check it out.
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    Help with a new comp build

    Hi everyone i just joined anadtech but i've been reading things on here for a few days and it has shown me that i dont know anything about computer parts lol. So i'm interested in building my own comp because its sooo much cheaper than buying from a company. However i have a few questions...