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    Need input on this build...

    It's been a while since I was up to date with computer parts. My current build runs off an e6600. Im thinking about taking a look at quad core for this one. The machine is for a friend. Not much of a gamer, he's a musician and will be using it for recording. The machine needs to be snappy...
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    One 2gb ram stick for my macbook (2.16ghz) or two 1gb sticks??

    I am about to order some ram on newegg. I am looking at the mushkin sticks. I can get a 2gb stick and then add another 1gb later if I decide I need it OR I can get two 1gb sticks and leave it at that... Apple recommends using the same sized modules for best performance though. I am...
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    I have multiple hard drives. Sometimes the NON windows drives do not show up

    I'm running windows on w WD Sata and the rest of my files (media and such) are saved on my seagate IDE. Often times I will go to click on my music folder and I get a message that the drive that the folder is on is unavailable AND it wont show up in my computer either until I restart my PC...
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    Canon Pixma MX700 OR should I get the MP970 or...?

    On newegg the MP970 ends up not being much more with the 100 dollar rebate so price is not really a deciding factor. The MAIN focus for me is QUALITY of print. I want very good quality printing. Speed comes second. If I'm printing 100 pages and one printer does 100 a minute or so faster I...
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    AT&T Yahoo user can't connect with IE or Firefox (I need your help)

    I am a AT&T yahoo user. They set up my intenet so that I have to connect through their yahoo browser. I want to be able to use IE and Firefox though. Also, I think this is affecting my ability to do certain things such as downloading album artwork via microsoft programs. PLEASE HELP IF YOU...
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    Easiest way to run MAC OS (leapoard) on windows based pc?

    I am just trying to figure out how to do this (for work purposes). Please let me know the easiest way to run MAC os on my windows XP pc. IE: programs, installation procedures, etc..
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    Dual boot problem - Blank screen

    I was booting into XP fine until I installed Vista. Now every time I boot my computer I have to press F8 and select the hard drive that vista is located on. My bios (p5n-e sli mobo) does not allow me to select the boot order of my hard drives. Anyway, I get a black blank screen if I do not...
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    What multi card reader should I buy?

    I was scanning ebay for a multi card reader. I need something for my xD, SD, and CF cards but I don't want to get stuck with junk. Reliability, speed, and overall quality. i will spend the extra buck if it's worth it. Anyone happy with theirs enough to recommend?
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    How do i see all the forum threads ive started?

    usually, on most forums you can click "quick links' or go to your profile and click a link that brings up all the threads youve started.
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    What do you do if Vista will not let you use your mouse or keyboard?

    So I get the "install devices" pop up every time I boot into Vista. The problem is, I cannot install them because I cannot use my mouse or keyboard to select okay! I've tried using at least 3 other mouse n keyboard (both USB and non-USB/p2) What am I supposed to do? this is crazy. Any...
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    Windows keeps uninstalling my mouse and keyboard! GRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    IM so tired of this issue it's driving me absolutely insane. It happens in XP AND Vista, yes I dual boot. Well, I neevr was able to solve the issue in vista so I simply don't boot to vista anymore. A few months later it started happening in XP. I have no idea what the hell's going on. Every...
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    Now when I go in standby or hibernate all my computer fans still run

    I have an antec 900. Usually when I go into standby (b4 bed time), my fans and lights would turn off too. Now when I go into standby all the fans and lights stay one. WtF? Why did this suddenly happen? Does anyone have a cure? I can't stand listening to fans or seeing lights while I'm trying to...
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    My screen keeps glitching up every now and then...

    I wonder what the heck is causing this. it's only every once and a while. I noticed it occur just now when hitting the "page back" while browsing online. I dont know if it's video card related, or OS, or RAM or what....
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    F31fd Japanese version better?

    I just had a seller tell me that their Japanese version is superior to other models of the f31fd. Is this true or total BS? I've never heard of this. If anyone has could they explain details?
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    Hard time choosing between compact digitals...

    Basically, I think those are the best ones available right now. Am I wrong? If so name the other contenders. My budget is around 400. I like the fact that the fuji works really well in low lighing but its not a deal breaker. I like the fact that the Cannon is really small and easy to carry...
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    Best Digital SLR Camera in $500 price range

    I'm a total noob, I just need a few recommendations to go look at. Please share your opinions and help me decide what to start researching.
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    Portable USB Harddrive won't install on vista! This one is a challenge!

    I have a seagate 100GB USB drive. There are no drivers for it on the seagate site. It should just install automatically. When i plug it in vista opens a "locate driver screen". There are no drivers to locate though! It is plug and play and windows won't even recognize it as a drive. In device...
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    Nothing happens when I pass post. (hard drive issue)

    I've been having incredible complications installing/swapping out HD's I've never has so many issues before and have no idea where I went wrong. AND YES, the cables are connected properly. At this point I cannot boot off either or hard drive WD sata with XP and Seagate IDE with vista. The...
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    A disk read error occurred; Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart

    I got a WD sata drive to swapp out with my Seagate sata. Eventually my Seagate became un-bootable after trying to use different drive image programs so that I could copy startup, boot info, programs, registry, etc. So that I wouldnt have to go through a 1 week process of getting everything back...
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    Higher multipliers or lower multipliers? (Core 2 Duo)

    I have been hearing conflicting information on this. I have heard that a lower multi with higher FSB is better in terms of performance and I have heard that a higher multi with lower FSB is better for hitting the sweetspot and latency reasons. If I run 8x 425 and run orthos I can stay stable...
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    8x or 9x multiplier? Hmmmm

    I'm using 8x multiplier on my e6600. I'm thinking if I use 9x I will be able to get a higher clock with lower temps. Is it worth it? I dont really understand the other factors involved when choosing between 8x and 9x multiplier numbers...
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    Is my RAM compatible with Asus P5N-E

    Patriot eXtreme Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220144 Can't find info ANYWHERE regarding compatibility between this ram and p5n-e motherboard. Both just came in the mail and I...