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    video goes black

    UPDATE: I got a new hard drive and completely reinstalled everything. I played around in the OS for a few days before I installed Fallout 3 again. I then patched it and proceeded to load up my previous saved game (I backed the saved game files up). I hadn't played the game even 1 MINUTE before...
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    How to create a blog about your IT employer...

    Moved from General Hardware. JackMDS, GH Moderator. Hello all, I'm here gather some advice... I work for a prominent computer company that deals with hardware and software. I wish to not name this company except to say it is not small, its national. Alot of things at work are done...
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    Windows XP boot time... 5 mins

    I am working on a friends computer for them. They appearantly got a virus and decided to reload the OS... they reloaded it but after installing it (XP Home) it loads up extremely slow. It starts off with going past BIOS splash screen and goes to black screen, stays there a minute and then...
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    Windows installed over backup HDD

    I installed Windows Home Server beta the other night and told it to install on my 160 GB spare drive. It restarted the comptuer and installed.... OVER ALL 3 OF MY HARD DRIVES! I dont' understand how because I specified only 1 drive only! Regardless, I re-installed XP over my Raptor 150. I need...
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    New cooling system and now power issues?

    I have had this system up and running problem free for months. Nothing on it has ever been overclocked. But last night I decided to install my watercooling setup. This is the second time I've installed a W/C system so I'm not a complete noob (no expert either). After tearing everything apart and...
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    BSODs like crazy!

    Up until last nite i was running 3000+ venice perfect. Then I only replaced CPU/Mobo & Ram and I get BSODs like crazy! I have had 3/4 different ones. Including but not limited to: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA IRQ_NOT EQUAL (the common one) PNF_LIST_CORRUPT Now, all those with only 3 new...
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    What ram for nforce 570?

    Allright, so I got my new E6600 in this week. I need to find some good MOBO / Ram, need help with compatibily, voltages problems, etc. Mobo first. I'm prolly going to buy the Asus 570 nforce. This is prolly only a temporary solution, i might buy a 590 if it O'C's better, either way its nice...
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    Did I just get F*ing took???

    Sold my IBM R40 on ebay; http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-R40-Centrino-XP-WiFi_W0QQitemZ290023799575QQcmdZViewItem And at the last sec it was won buy a buying with only 1 feeback (and negative at that). I get an email from them 1 minute after the auciton ends and it reads: hi mate, i am commited...
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    Home NAS

    I'm still debating on a NAS box or a closet pc based NAS. Well now i'm leaning towards home built. First, I dont' really have an old pc (ex: PIII) to use, however, I do have some spare parts to help start a build. Second, I dont' know linux and don't have time to learn. So basically it looks...
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    NAS Decisions

    Looking for a NAS with suport for at least one SATA 3.0 HDD. Would also like the file system to be something common like Fat32 or NFTS, nothing proprietary hopefully. Optional but not necessary: Software, built in print server, Bit torrent D/L built in, FTP server, etc. QNAP...
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    HTPC components advice....

    Looking for advice/comments... I want to add tv recording to my existing computer, for the meantime will be watching on my 19' LCD until i get a TV. I'll hopefully be able to purchase a 32' LCD in the coming weeks. Obviousely, the only things i'll need are the Tuner, Software and Antenna...
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    Western Digital RMA question...

    So my NEW Raptor 150 has had some "bad sectors" that I've "fixed" but yet files continue to go corrupted. So I'm going to RMA it. 2 questions... 1) How long does it usually take for an Advanced Replacement drive to get here? 2) Am I guaranteed to be shipped a BRAND NEW Raptor and not a...
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    Pick me a UPS

    Due to some problems with power outages in the area, I've decided I'd like a UPS w/ AVR so that I may properly shut down & not loose data. Honestly, I could care less how long the UPS will run my computer on batteries. As long as its at least 10 minutes that gives me plenty of time to save...
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    bad sectors/corruption on a RAPTOR 150

    Today I turned on my computer and right before loading XP it asked to detect the HDDs for consistency. Well I thought it was a wierd fluke and hit enter to cancel. In XP I clicked on all programs but it wouldn't pop up. Thats odd I thought.... then less than a minute later a Windows message...
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    DELETE

    Today I turned on my computer and right before loading XP it asked to detect the HDDs for consistency. Well I thought it was a wierd fluke and hit enter to cancel. In XP I clicked on all programs but it wouldn't pop up. Thats odd I thought.... then less than a minute later a Windows message...
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    5.1 SS Headsets & Onboard audio

    So I've been interested in buying a nice headset. I was able to get a sneek peek at a yet unreleased Creative "Fata1ity" headset a week ago. They were very comfortable & expensive, especially for not having 5.1 surround sound. I currently have a 2.1 speaker setup but its getting loud for my...
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    Who is at the WSVG right now?

    So anyone here on AT at the World Series of Video Games? It looks pretty cool so far. Hundreds of geeks who all own the "best" computer. Just curious as to who all is there. p.s. I'm in the Clancy Con section
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    NAS objections...

    In my wide search for a NAS i came across this at newegg. Its has not been reviewed so I am asking you all. Speed is not important in my nas. Its just backing up photos and mp3s, it will barely be used probably. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817145372R This NAS...
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    NAS objections...

    In my wide search for a NAS i came across this at newegg. Its has not been reviewed so I am asking you all. Speed is not important in my nas. Its just backing up photos and mp3s, it will barely be used probably. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817145372R This NAS...
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    Need: Bottom mounted PSU Case

    I need an ATX case with the psu mounted at the bottom, you'll see why in a sec. I want to drill at least 2, maybe 3, 120mm blow holes on the top. I plan on attaching a 3 X 120mm Radiator onto the bottom of the new 120mm fans. This puts my radiator & fans at the top of my case, so far no problems...
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    Need new case

    Looking for a case that has/is: 1) Inverted mounted motherboard (neccessary) 2) A clear side panel window (nice but not neccessary) 3) Under $200 4) The large the size of the fans the better (120mms) Thanks for the help guys...
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    120mm drill bits

    Can anyone reccomend a place to buy 120mm drill bit? I need to drill several and the only one i can find is on ebay and its $17 + $14 shipping, ouch! but i already own an electric drill and dont want to invest $XXX into a dremel. Ebay link...
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    New Black ice GT

    I already have the black ice pro III. I want to know what the performance is like with the new "Generation Two" line of black ice radiators. What has REALLY changed? Also, what is the difference between the new GT "Stealth" and GT "steath X-Flow" ? I figured one cost a lot more because of...
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    BIOS & XP video artifacting

    So this afternoon I ordered some new Cathode lights, put them in and rearrange some wires. Upon turning computer on, the BIOS and Windows artifacts. The "artifacting" looks like static. A bunch of thin lines (usually black) that make some type of pattern. I pulled video card & it reinserted...
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    BIOS & windows artifacting

    Ordered some new Cathode lights & put them in this afternoon. Upon turning computer on the bios and all though windows artifacts with total random digits & colors in places. I pulled video card & it reinserted, nothing changed. I pulled battery & reset bios & it loaded XP just fine. then when I...
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    Restarts during XP installation on Dell

    My friends dell has: P4 1.6ghz, 512 ram, 80 gig IDE HDD. It had virus & "badware" on it so I reformated it thinking i'd use the recovery CD to reinstall XP. When it boots off the CD it says the normal: "Setup is inspecing computer hardware" After about a min of this message the computer...
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    Conroe Launch

    So we know AM2 is getting launched May 23 according to Dailytech. A little birdy said AMD was bumping it up so that they would have their product out of the door before conroe. But wait, Conroe was gonna ship out in Christmas last I heard. Surely Conroe isn't coming out that soon. Anyone heard...
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    New W/C build done...

    Just installed my new w/c setup a little bit ago. The temps don't seem to great though. The setup consist of: D5 pump Tygon tubing 1/2 inch Black ice pro III (made for 3 120mm fans) TDX waterblock WATER WETTER added to the distilled water Computer with Nothing overclocked: 3000+...
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    cutting 120mm hole in case

    I want to cut a new 120mm hole in the bottom or top of my old case. I don't own a dremel but I own a drill. How hard is it to locate a 120mm hole cutter that fits on like a drill bit? 120mm is like 4.7inches??? seems like it might be an odd size. Can i find it at wal-mart or do i have to buy it...
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    Should I Leave Windows & switch to a Mac?

    My good friend has offered me a deal if i switch to macs for a time period. Here is the deal: -He gets my 1 & only computer, my gaming box and takes it to his house for 3 months -He buys me a refurbed PPC mini mac to use in the mean-time -I must learn Ruby on Rails programming langauge, He...
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    NAS Hard Drive

    Adding NAS to network. In the past, some suggested simply adding an old computer to the network as a NAS. Unfortunately I dont have a spare computer to do this with. The NAS has to be PC/MAC compatible I have an IDE Hard Drive AND a Sata 3.0 HDD. Either of these could be used in the NAS. I'm...
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    Water dye / UV reactive

    Anyone have any suggestions on a dye for my w/c setup? It needs to be Blue btw. I want a dye that makes it blue during the day (w/o UV light) AND blue during the night with a UV light on it. is it possible to find one that does BOTH? Or do they all do this? Links are appreciated! thanks
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    Watercooling setup & loop help needed

    Getting D5 pump, Black Ice pro III radiator (3x120), TDX block, Danger Den Dual 5.25in reservoir, tygon tubing. Here is a pic: http://img133.imageshack.us/my.php?image=paintedoverlarge0jj.jpg][/URL] I "painted" over the picture. Yes, i know it is funny ;) But seriousely, look at it. The...
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    Fan shrouds

    I need some 120mm Fan shrouds. Anyone know where I can get some for cheap? thnx
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    D5 pump & Ice pro III

    Does anyone have that combination of pump & radiator? I hear great things about the pump. I want the radiator because I want 3 QUIET 120 mm fans on it... versus one loud one. Just want some feedback from owners who have both.
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    Build me a watercooling setup

    REALLY NEED HLEP. I want to go watercooling route b/c I want total silence! I plan on running tubes inside computer but hiding the pump & radiater (hidden shelf on backside of desk). I want to cool the cpu & gpu. I won't be overclocking anything so I don't need anything to powerful. But, i do...
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    New case needed

    Want a new computer case, I have this Antec right now: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/antecplus1000amg/ The only problem with it is that it has only 80MM fan holes. Needless to say, the 80 MM fans are loud. Also, the front door is broke and the case is scratched up. The main problem is that...
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    BSOD error

    Ok, So tonight I got this "NV4_DISP" error for the first time. Did some googling on it but found mixed results. Anyone have any experience with this? see rig below, using latest drivers for video card & mobo & XP
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    Oblivion technical support needed

    So I was playing Oblivion tonight and all of a sudden the screen went black (lost signal). I could still hear Oblivion's music & everything but nothing on screen no matter what I did. I shut computer off and restarted, nothing. Took out video card and reinserted, nothing. A restart later i'm...
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    Oblivion: My Comments & Ideas

    Thread We already have a thread on this subject - Please use it. Mod -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (FIRST: if you havent' bought the game then you must! Its that good!) So I got Oblivion last night ;) and have been...