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    Unreal (Tournament) Anthology -- $5 at GoGamer

    I picked this up a couple weeks ago when it was going for $10 and that was an awesome deal. Its robbery at 5 bucks. Things always get cheaper after I buy them. I remember playing UT99 on a 350Mhz PII, 4Mb integrated video, aaand dial-up....ping was horrible and I couldn't kill anyone b/c of...
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    No video display

    I just had this same issue (no display) at work about an hour ago on a Dell. Orange A & B diagnostic lights pointed to RAM issue. I took one ram stick out and it booted...swapped that one out for the second one and it booted fine....put both sticks back in and its fine....just needed to be...
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    Random sound clips playing on my computer

    I'm no HJT expert, but it looks like your system has a purtty good infection going on. Looks like you are running Vista, is that correct? If not, and are running XP...google the programs "smitfraudfix" and "lspfix". You will want to run SFF in safe mode...it is a spyware malware removal tool...
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    Problems since using a 22 inch Dell Monitor

    Random freezing or only when using certain program/s? Check Windows event viewer for any system or application errors. Could be an app error in there related to the oovoo....haven't heard of that, but it could be buggy if its fairly new software...wouldn't think it would lock the whole system...
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    Why are old people hired as security guards??

    I would like to know whats up with that as well. Of the 4 or 5 security guards at my work, only one of them is somewhat young, and he is a solid 300 pounds (no offense to the vertically challenged) with a belt holding his radio and 8 bajillion keys. So at about 300 + 20lbs in keys, I don't think...
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    [all OOS] Ultra mid tower cases sale - $19.90 FS and up (no rebates)

    Wouldn't mind an Xblaster, but can't get there site to come up. Anyone else having trouble? Maybe its just a sign that I shouldn't bother
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    Random blue screens. Tried everything i know, need help!

    Check out dclive's site get the windows debugger and follow his instructions. That has helped me several times. Thanks dclive!
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    Viking: Battle for Asgard

    warcow - thanks for taking time to write a quick review...you have bumped the status of this game back up to rent worthy, for me. I know most hacknslash games don't have much, if any, replay value(DMC4 & GoW the exceptions)...I know no MP, but any replay value on this one?
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    Viking: Battle for Asgard

    The developer is indeed, creative assembly. I've never seen a game that doesn't have music in it...WTF? I never thought this would be purchase worthy, but from the sound of it, I wouldn't even rent it.
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    Viking: Battle for Asgard

    From the few vids I've seen, it looks God of War-ish (of which I'm a big fan) and was wondering if anyone could provide any opinions/info on this game
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    $7 MSI X1550 at Newegg

    Eh, I may have got excited there....forgotteded about the code. Just checked it...Nope, doesn't work. My apologies, I feel silly
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    $7 MSI X1550 at Newegg

    Just ordered one. Thanks OP! Heads up... If you search for "x1550" it will bring up the 256mb onboard version, which is only two bucks more than the 128mb version and the rebate is good for it as well.
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    UT3

    I played the demo a few times and was disappointed in the server browser interface. Was that improved with the full game + patch? I'm mostly interested in if they put the 'Open IP' option on there, so you can connect directly to a buddy's game?? I didn't see it in the demo unless I'm extremely...
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    weird battlefield 2 issue

    Did you download and install the latest patch? I think the latest is 1.41. I would try installing/reinstalling the patch. I had this issue one time, but was only after I started using a no-cd patch....if you're using one of these then I would say that is the culprit. This game has been a little...
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    Warm: XFX Geforce 8600GTS XXX Edition & Corsair VX 550W PSU combo

    Not HAWT, just warm....thought it was worth mentioning....Buy.com has the XFX GeForce 8600GTS XXX Edition and a Corsair VX 550w ATX PSU together, for 164.99 + free shipping, after 2 rebates. $40 MIR for XFX & $20 MIR for Corsair. Also save 10 more buckaroos with 'first time google checkout...
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    It's that time of the decade! Upgrade advice please!

    Rosewill 51.99-free ship Has switch on the back to control its fan speed...nice feature IMO. Know of one thats been running 2 years straight with no hiccups. Ultra 49.99 + ship Have had one of these for about a year, no problems. Both will power your rig no problems, but I still would...
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    It's that time of the decade! Upgrade advice please!

    If your set on AMD, then that looks like a purrty solid system. I had a very very similar system a few months ago, before I stepped up to a Core2....which like everyone else has mentioned, ROCKS AMD's FACE lately, especially for gaming. Just for the record, I'm a fan of both AMD and Intel. I had...
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    Which Motherboard, PSU and HardDrive?

    I haven't taken time to read up on the latest and greatest motherboards and chipsets, so I don't really have a suggestion on one. But after a really brief look on Newegg, I didn't see many options to choose from, that offered SLI with support of DDR2 & 3. Although I've never had an SLI setup, I...
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    [PROBLEM SOLVED!!]Mistery - for experts only :) Computer shutdowns without any reason

    I had two Dell computers at work with the same symptoms...both had bulged capacitors. Replaced the boards and no problems ever since. Usually if they are bulged, the tops will be a little rounded instead of flat, and will also be a little fatter, kinda around the middle. You may also see a...
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    Need Car Amp Advice

    Thanks for the links jt. :cool: If its possible for an amp to be sexy, then that Rockford sure looks sessy. Those 3 are now on my list. Thanks for all the help peoples :thumbsup: I think I'll be able to make a descent decision on one now.
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    New Rig: NEED help!

    You're doing it up good for a first build. I like your style! Your case and psu are great choices, I have one of each. As others have said, you'll be good for a while with that psu. Its supposed to be capable of powering SLI'ed 8800GTS, and the 8800GT will not be near that hungry, sooo yeah. The...
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    Need Car Amp Advice

    My bad, guys. I meant that my amp (alone) budget was 200 bucks.:D Don't want to go over $200 for amp and wire, and possibly including install...haven't decided if I want to attempt myself yet. Wouldn't it just be best to go with an amp that has speaker-level and rca instead of using a...
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    Need Car Amp Advice

    I spec u right, ognabor....if I'm going to do it, better to do it up right the first time and not have to worry about it later. I've decided to get those two 8's from Skillyho...sooo just gotta go about and find a deal on an amp and a unit. btw Skilly, you should knock a few bucks off...
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    Graphics card confusion

    Depends on what kind of games you are wanting to play. If you absolutely have to upgrade now, and don't plan on playing the latest and greatest, the 7600GT that RadiclDreamer provided a link for would be your best choice. You could get a 7900GS for 160-ish AR, that is beefier than the 7600, but...
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    Need Car Amp Advice

    What is the difference between a mono channel amp and a 2-channel or 4-channel? I was lookin around and found a Pioneer on Newegg for 75 bucsks, that sells for 150-ish at BestBuy. Not sure if it would be a good one or not...it has the speaker level inputs. Would it power 2 8's? Check link and...
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    Need Car Amp Advice

    Anybody!?
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    Need Car Amp Advice

    I am looking to add one or two 8" subs to my truck stereo, to kind of fill the sound out a little but am totally clueless about amps. I plan on keeping the stock head unit for now b/c of budget...I've read a little bit about speaker-level inputs and the different connections possibly needed to...
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    Ultra X-Blaster Case

    Solid looking case for the monies. Really tempting, but I already have an empty case laying around begging for some parts....Dang it!