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    TOPOWER 500PTX enough for 2 x 4850?

    Hi. I built my rig and now I want to move to crossfire. What an addiction. My question basically is if you think a 500watt Topower 500PTX can support a second 4850... The PSU does not have another PCI-E connector, but has a Y cable to convert two of the regular connectors into another PCI-E...
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    Scanner for network use?

    Yo. My company is looking for a scanner to use on a network. preferrably it will have the feature of emailing the scans to the users, and possibly store their emails for future use.
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    Any way to VPN past hotel's router?

    I need to VPN to my work network... VPN always works at home and other places, so its not my computer... I know my school blocks VPN ports like 1723, and now this hotel seems to be (dont have a program to check though, but its obvious) Is there any way to get the hell out of a hotel router...
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    Help me find laptop for 2650x1600 resolution...

    Argh, my dad assigned me to find the perfect laptop for him. It has to be small, 11" screen would be insanely perfect, 12" not bad, but he'll go up to 15" if he has to. but it can't be over 5 pounds!!! The main battle is that it must have a video adapter capable of dual-dvi to power...
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    Thanks to X360, work and school, I'm out of the 'game'

    Ive been an obsessor or the Total War series, and I swore I would build a new computer for Medieval 2: Total War. School, work, and an X360 with a 56" HDTV have occupied my time... Well, I'm caving... But I don't know ANYTHING about whats "hot". The last time I was in the loop was right...
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    Stumped: How to make a 'totals' column in Excel?

    ive searched and searched the entire interweb and nothing... I need to a column in Excel act as a totals column that will automatically multiply two other columns in it. Therefore when the next row is completed this column, but on the next row, will automatically make a total. Argh anyone...
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    Windows XP Pro auto update restart changes resolution...

    After windows does its auto updates and requires a reboot on the ensuing reboot my resolution is down to 800x600... Doesnt happen after any other reboot. Any ideas? This is on a regular dell desktop with Intel built-in graphics controller
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    Map network drive in XP as a local drive?

    Ok... Im trying to defragment some network drives among other tasks, and as always defragment programs only see local drives. (Some network high price programs can defrag a network drive, but it must have an agent installed on the network machine anyways) Is there anyway to by pass the need...
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    Any way to disk defrag or reg cleaner on remote computer?

    In other words the program/script would have to run locally, but it would need to scan a network drive, whether that network drive be mapped to the local computer or simply be identified by its network computer name... Currently when you try to manage a network computer in active directory...
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    Ghosting an OEM(Dell) XP-SP2 computer. Any tips on product key avoiding?

    Ok heres the deal... I've volunteered myself in the company to make a generic image of an XP Pro Sp2 computer, with all of our internal software installed and network drives mapped, that will need to be installed on every incoming computer we buy. Like 20 a month. My idea is to just use...
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    XP - turn off wireless automatically when connected to Lan (?)

    Hey guys, Got a prob. Every laptop at my job (which is 180 or so) stays connected to our wireless even when the computer is plugged into the LAN. I know theres a way to make windows auto-disconnect wireless when plugged in, but how? Thanks!
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    Boot into NOrton ghost to apply an image?

    Ok, when you read this make the assumption that I've tried EVERYTHING I've read about how to do it because i have.... :) Problem in a nutshell... Looking to keep some ghost images on an external hard drive and have that hard drive be bootable TO GHOST, so that those images can be loaded up on...
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    THE ALIEN INTERVIEW

    Remember the famous "Alien interview" that supposedly showed an alien being interviewed telepathically from a 1989 crash? What are your thoughts? Could it be real or fake? My initial thought is fake, but the reasons behing it beind fake are bad reasons. People say "How come it looks...
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    Can linux hard drive be moved from one computer to another?

    Ive been using Livecd, including with it put onto a USB drive, but finally I have a seperate internal HD that I can dedicate to a real Linux install. After I install it can this HD be moved from computer to computer or will there be driver issues? With Linux on LiveCD it works because it...
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    Cant boot laptop after installing Linux on seperate HD

    Ok so I ran Centos install CD and reformatted and installed it onto a USB hard drive without touching the internal hard drive. Install finished and now I cannot boot into the original internal XP hard drive. Before XP splash screen is just sits with the word "GRUB" in the upper left hand...
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    Are some HD enclosures faster than others?

    Ive always thought external hard drive enclosures that connect via usb/firewire were the same when it came to speed... I now read about how they use different chipsets inside. Does anyone know if theres a specific chipset/enclosure that is faster than others? Im doing a lot of data...
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    Oblivion tip needed: Close the gates?

    Ok Im taking a break from the main quest so I can do the side quests. Im now done with the dark brotherhood storyline and the thief storyline, am almost done with the fighters storyline and currently suspended from the mages storyline... Ive waited on closing the gates of oblivion because I...
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    Oblivion help. Cant sneak.

    Im doing the Ultimate Heist quest and Im at the part where I drop thru the fireplace into the middle of sleeping guards. I CANNOT sneak no matter what. I try wearing my dark bro outfit and walking slow, using chameleon, whatever I can think of, and of course crouching, but as soon as I move they...
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    Oblivion, X360, guards won't stop chasing me argh

    Argh! I dont even remember what I did to spark the chase... But I resisted arrest as always and ran away. Usually when I run far enough the "chase music" goes away and Im ok. Of course when I come aroudn them again they will run up and try to arrest me again. Well, this time when I resisted...
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    Possibilities of getting hired to program without programming experience?

    Ok... as I said in another post, im coming up on my bachelor degree in IT finally being finished. An IT degree gets you into a helpdesk position or something... Yuck. Like what im in now. Maybe a networking technician job and ten years down the line a network admin job. As noted in another...
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    What are best aspects of databases to study?

    Im about to graduate in IT and would like to do some extra learning in my spare time on a specific aspect of IT, and databases are interesting, and theres quite a few jobs for database related work. Help me pick what aspects of databases to study in my spare time... sql? mysql? db2? oracle? I...
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    For anyone who knows the inner physical workings of DLP tvs..

    Ok, i got this DLP shipped and it wont work, something inside shattered. Am going to try to send it back obviously... But im curious, what could it be? Its not the lamp, I inspected that. The shattered pieces are light like plastic, and have a mirror like reflection.. But I thought the...
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    Can you reverse payment on a Visa purchase if item came damaged?

    Ok lets say you bought a large television online and it was shipped to you and when you opened the box it was damaged. And lets say the ppl who sold it to you won't take it back for an exchange, or refund. Can you reverse payment with your visa? (COmpass debit card to be exact, w/visa logo)...
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    HDMI and component connections... Straight to TV or use receiver?

    Ok I have x360, dvd player and digital cable box. I have an a/v receiver with 2 hdmi in, component in, and hdmi out to tv. Heres my question... x360 uses component connection. Should I hook that component connection up to the a/v receiver, hook the dvd hdmi out to the receiver, the cable...
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    Anyone want to comment on their Ionic Breeze experience?

    Ive read online reviews, looking to read more. I was wondering... The ozone guard seems fishy... Can't this make someone sick? Ive read some people say thats ridiculous to think, but ive heard some people say they couldnt breathe after using ozone guard. Any opinions? Secondly.. Will it...
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    Bought home theatre system in a box...

    I know full sets in boxes are never great, but I bought my dad one and it sounds amazing... So I figured I'd get one for myself... I bought a $510 Sony setup. I liked it because each component was seperate... The dvd could be swapped out, or the receiver, and all speakers are seperate from...
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    Bought home theatre in a box.. Not feeling the sub.

    I know full sets in boxes are never great, but I bought my dad one and it sounds amazing... So I figured I'd get one for myself... I bought a $510 Sony setup. I liked it because each component was seperate... The dvd could be swapped out, or the receiver, and all speakers are seperate from...
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    DVD player - Any difference between upscale and upconvert?

    Hope not, because I just bought a Sony dvd player that says upscaler to HD blah blah. But I notice all other brands say upconvert... No difference hopefully?
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    Digital coax audio cable splitter?

    I've done some extensive reading on how the cable used in a digital coax setup does not matter. Cable made for "digital" seems to be a martketing ploy, and rca cables can be used with the same results... So my question is this. My receiver has 2 digital audio inputs... Optical for the...
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    Does anyone know anything about the Onkyo HT-S590S home theatre system?

    I've always been happy with home-theater-in-a-box setups. The reason is I dont need THAT much to be happy. I just need loud quality sound... Anyways,I like this setup because it does not include the dvd player, since I already have a good upconversion dvd player so a full theater-in-a-box...
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    Where can I buy a cheap tv stand?

    I bought a 56" DLP HDTV and need a tv stand for it... Nothing fancy, just the lame kind that you put together... Under $100 preferably
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    Would you buy a big HDTV from tigerdirect?

    I see such mixed reviews about tigerdirect... I want a 60" television they have for a good price, but i dunno, is it safe to order from them?
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    DLP projection HD tv good for gaming?

    Looking to save some money on a big screen HD tv. Can anyone give their opinion on the projection type ones?
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    Oblivion help..

    Hi. I cant get any more fighter's guilds quests... It stinks. Im level 13, have gone high up in the dark brotherhood and thieves guild, currently suspended from the mage's guild, but as far as the Fighter's guild I can't get any quests. The last quest I did was desolate mine. The grand...
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    Oblivion help on clearing my name

    EDIT: Three questions; 1. Im also having trouble with the dark brotherhood quest to kill the guy in jail... WHere can I buy invisibility spells? I've looked all over... 2. Sooo, Yeah so once I got into the thieves guild by meeting the black guy in the back of imperial city i was...
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    So excited about flash drives...

    Im SO glad to see the PQI 64gb flash sata/pata drive. When flash drives replace hard drives all of this spinning speed crap and grinding and wearing down will be out the window. HOnestly I think flash drives replacing hard drives will be one of the biggest new eras ever in computing.
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    Oblivion help

    Hi all... 2 questions. First of all, if you kill someone and take their things is that considered stealing like it would be if you walked in their house and took the items? Or are things you get off someone you killed not considered stolen. And I mean people you attack and kill, not people...
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    Ok, this is a stupid question but Ill ask anyways...

    Im playing my x360 on a 19" widescreen at like 1280X700, well I dunno the EXACT res, I dont remember, but you get the point. If I got a bigger widescreen, or a HDTV, at 32" or so, and played at the same res, would the game slow down? Or does the game only slow down at higher res rates?
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    After weighing my options...

    As you know, I sold my dad my computer for cheap because his crapped out. So ive been stuck with only my laptop, which is a basic laptop meant only for schooling. For a month I've been debating should I do AM2, 939, or tough it out for Conroe. Possibly buying an XBOX 360 to hold me over...