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    Upon pressing power button, power cycles on/off constantly

    Ok, here's the update: So I did the cleaning as directed. Now the power stays on, and the computer begins to boot. Once the bios starts it freezes and the top 1/4th of the screen flickers with veritcal lines and that's it. Motherboard? Thoughts? @ketchup79: Moved to Germany!
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    Upon pressing power button, power cycles on/off constantly

    Yeah, the voltage is different. I lived in 110 before and here its 220. I did check the Power supply and it says that it takes both. In addition, it doesn't have a selector switch between the two so I'm assuming that the change is automatic. My other computer power supplies haven't had an...
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    Upon pressing power button, power cycles on/off constantly

    Thanks in advance for your help. I recently moved to another country and had my computer shipped. Upon receipt I attempted to power up. The lights turn on and fans spin for about 5 seconds, then stop for a few seconds, then spins up for a few seconds, then stops and this repeats over and over...
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    New build, is PSU good enough?

    Great! Thanks for the advice.
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    New build, is PSU good enough?

    Just ran a calculator on http://extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine With all the upgrades I plan other than converting to 6970 (leaving the GPU as 6950), the recommended wattage was 393 , when I substituted to a 6970, it said 478! Is it really take an extra 80'ish watts to run a 6970 over a...
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    New build, is PSU good enough?

    Thanks in advance. Just built a new computer, and it is running great. I had some quick questions about my power supply. Components: CPU: i5 2500k with a coolermaster hyper 212 plus heat sink GPU: Sapphire Raedon 6950 memory: 8 gb of Gskill 1600 RAM SSD : OCZ vertex 3 HDD : 3 TB WD...
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    Rocking Gaming Machine for ~$750 - Check build/advice

    Just checked it out last week. More electronics in one place than I could ever imagine. To my HUGE disappointment, the prices seemed to suck. all the 560-ti's were around 280000 won or about $260. The 2500k was also about the same price. I was really hoping to be able to get cheap...
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    Rocking Gaming Machine for ~$750 - Check build/advice

    Yeah, luckily my brother lives 5 minutes from a microcenter in ohio. Regarding the GPU, I definitely want to nearly max out the settings in Skyrim at 1080p. Do you still think the 6870 would still be the way to go or should I hold out for a 6950?
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    Rocking Gaming Machine for ~$750 - Check build/advice

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. GAMING, PHOTO & VIDEO Editing 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread – I don’t really have a hard limit – my philosophy is to spend as...
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    Laptop screen intermittently turns cyan (blue) and fuzzy

    Thanks for your help! I'll let you know what I find.
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    Laptop screen intermittently turns cyan (blue) and fuzzy

    Interesting, I'll take a look at that. Thanks. Any chance it may just be loose or something? Again, Its weird to me that it is not constant. Or is that not so weird?
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    Laptop screen intermittently turns cyan (blue) and fuzzy

    Yes, an externally hooked up monitor looks perfect. So does that mean that there is something wrong with the hardware, and not just a software or driver issue with the laptop? Why would it intermittently happen. Again, sometimes the screen looks perfect. Any solutions?
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    Laptop screen intermittently turns cyan (blue) and fuzzy

    First, thanks in advance! Ok, so my laptop is having weird screen issues. Intermittently it will turn cyan (teal blue) with weird shades of blue and ghosting of text. Every once in a while there is a magenta ghosting of text too. It comes and goes at various times, and I have noticed...
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    Console Gamer Looking to Switch... In Need of Help

    I'm no expert, but I think I would try to stick with the intel 2500k for the CPU. It seems to be on the of the hottest CPU's now. Its definitely more expensive though. Places you could make up the difference. 1) the CPU cooler. You may not need one. Your CPU will come with one, and unless...
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    Any larger Tablets (bigger than 10" screen) in the works?

    I'm looking for an iPad like device, but with a larger screen - better for reading textbooks, journals etc (pdf's in full page format) without having to scroll as much. Anyone know of any tablets either in existence or in development that might fit the bill? Thanks in advance
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    xfx hd6950 1gb @ ne $199 ar with 2 games

    Quick question . . . How can one tell if a given HD6950 is a "reference" model - and therefore can be unlocked to a 6970?
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    Fantom GreenDrive 1TB External - $99 + FS

    Buy.com has it for $99 plus FS. link
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    Fantom GreenDrive 1TB External

    Buy.com has it for $99 plus FS. link
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    Upgrading to 9800gt, will I be CPU limited by a e4300?

    Thanks for the suggestions folks! I've never overclocked before. It seems easy enough. I need to bite the bullet and give it a try. thanks again
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    Upgrading to 9800gt, will I be CPU limited by a e4300?

    My setup C2D e4300 (not overclocked) 2gb Corsair XM2 9800gt Want to play Crysis / Fallout 3 etc. . Will I be CPU limited? Would overclocking the e4300 be enough or should I upgrade? If I do upgrade would a e7300 be plenty of CPU? Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
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    Upgrading to 9800gt, will I be CPU limited with a e4300?

    I'm currently running: e4300 not overclocked 2gb Corsair XM2 RAM I'm upgrading to a 9800gt from a 8500gt For games like Crysis/Fallout 3 etc. Will I be CPU limited? Would it be enough to just overclock the CPU? Or should I plan on upgrading to a new processor? Would a e7300 be...
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    Quietest Stock 9800gt

    Nice looking cooler, but it would be nice if I could just by a card that comes with a silent cooler. Any other ideas?
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    Quietest Stock 9800gt

    I'm finally upgrading my passively cooled 8500gt on my HTPC. I watch mostly movies, but want to play games as well. I've decided on the 9800gt (or equivalent pricepoint ATI card). I haven't seen any completely passive models, but a VERY quiet fan is ok. I don't care if the fan kicks up a...
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    $150 off a Sony product of $299 or more with CC application

    Looks like its $100 now? Anyone able to still get $150
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    ~~ FLAMING ~~ Compaq V6719NR - Best Buy Closeout - Got one for $308.99. YMMV!!!

    How is this for $449? Pretty much standard price - or a good deal?
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    BFG 8500GT $25 AR+Free Shipping

    Wow that's cheap. Too bad its not passively cooled or I'd jump on it (would make a perfect HTPC card otherwise)
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    750gb esata/usb drive for $53.xx @ BB b&m

    Just went today to take back a 1TB WD drive which was $250 after tax Don't forget to check the 500gb models!! I just picked up 4 x 500gb Seagate drives for $39/each at the Lacey WA store (no more by the way). The 750gb model was 160'ish The model was ST305004FPA1E2-RK on the back of...
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    Today only, HOT! 1tb External SATA 199$ AR (or $189 with Google) and FS

    $229 with $30 rebate and possibly an additional $10 with Google checkout and free shipping. NICE! Not eSATA but usb 2.0. Either way, this is way cheaper than a bare drive. LINK Not 100% sure, but this is probably a WD drive, That's my my other Calvary turned out to be.
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    1TB Western Digital My Book Essential v2.0 for $179.99

    Hmm, also not working for me, either 1 or 2 drives. Anyone know what the trick is? I want this.
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    1tb external single disk with eSATA 228.99 + FREE shipping buy.com

    You can actually get it for $208 AR with FS. Its $228, -$10 for Google checkout or New Buy.com customers or whatever . . Plus during checkout they offer you a free 1 year magazine subscription, which if you read the fine print allows you to send a rebate for $10 instead off your purchase.
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    Larger Hard Drives on the horizon?

    I'll be needing more storage soon. Realizing that 1TB drives are relatively new, I'mcurious if there is word or news of larger drives coming. Anyone have any idea?
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    demonoid.com ?

    I'd love one as well! Please! I upload 24/7!
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    Westinghouse 37" HDTV is $799 at Costo.com

    I just set mine up last PM, and noticed the EXACT same thing. I'm running a 8500gt DVI- to HDMI cable with the newest nvidia drivers (may 19). During fast motion I see that horizontal line as well. Its hard to see, but I noticed it fairly quickly. I hope there is a fix?
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    Westinghouse 32" 720p $499

    Mine gives me last weeks? How do you get the future ad?
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    Microsoft 4000 Wireless Optical Keyboard/Mouse Combo $85 - 50 - 10MIR = $25

    To clarify, this is NOT a blue tooth model, correct? just trying to get an idea of the Max range (see if its appropriate for HTPC). Thanks
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    Ultra Wizard Black Mid Tower Case - FAR - Free Shipping

    quick question, just starting my build. I first screwed in my brass standoffs and with those in place my motherboard is WAY too tall. Its not even close. If I take off the stand offs and just place the Motherboard directly onto the 6 raises cone-like metal parts it lines up perfectly. I've...
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    Is there a release date on the 1TB hard drives?

    Hitachi's is available now, but only through PC builders like Alienware on systems. I'm sure it won't be very long before they go public.
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    Simple networking question

    Thanks! Why 8 ports?