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    High CPU Load, Spotty Performance

    Within the last couple of days my laptop (Dell Inspiron 8200) has developed some issues. Specifically, it seems to have times when the CPU load reaches and sticks at 100 percent making it next to impossible to do anything and sometimes resulting in a freeze. Surfing the internet and related...
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    USB ADSL Modem, Netgear Router, and ICS

    Ok here's the situation: Hardware: -Netgear MR814 Wireless Router -Sagefast USB ADSL Modem -Desktop (host) Computer -Laptop with wireless card Now, here's the deal. I am trying to get internet in my room. The primary desktop computer connects to the internet with an ADSL...
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    XP 2400+ Mobile Barton Core

    I have read that the mobile xp's are often reported as unknown in Windows, but the clock is only 1GHZ. In the bios, I raised the FSB from 166 to 200 and that made it clock in at 1.2GHZ. The clock speed is supposed to be 1.8GHZ with a 266MHZ FSB correct? Here is my Everest CPU report w/ the...
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    Freezing Issue Stemming from CD-ROM

    The computer has been working fine for upwards of a month, but now whenever a CD is placed in the Lite-On DVD/CDRW Combo drive, the mouse will freeze when it tries to read the CD. When the CD is ejected, the mouse will unfreeze, and the computer will usually work normally. Sometimes, another...
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    New Build, New Problem...

    I don't know what the deal is, but I just build a Sempron 2400+ system with a Soltek nforce 2 mobo. Yesterday, I had a problem with memory/processor timings, but that was my own ignorance. I had everything working perfectly in XP Pro SP2, so I unplugged everything to move the computer. Now...
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    First Build... Couple Issues

    The build went smooth, but I'm having a couple issues. Components: Soltek SL-75FRN2 AMD Sempron 2400+ 512 MB PC3200 Corsair Value Ram First, I installed Windows SP1 because I hadn't gotten around to making an integrated SP2. I managed to get on the internet fine with this windows...
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    Final Budget System Revision...

    http://secure.newegg.com/app/W...it=VIEW&ID=1061739 This machine will only be used for internet, general use, and perhaps light picture editing. Final comments that don't impact the price much are very welcome.
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    First Build - Computer for My Mom...

    She was looking to get a Dell Dimension 2400. Her only real requirement is to have a flat panel LCD. The computer will primarily be used for internet and photo editing. So, the machine will only have to do very basic activities, but she would like it to do them quickly. The Dell came out to...
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    Electronicscity.com... Reliable?

    I'm trying to find the best place to buy a JVC HX-Z30 and www.electronicscity.com has the best price. However, I'm not convinced if the site is reliable enough to order from due to the layout and a couple other things. They have a VeriSign icon, and it appears to still be valid. They also...
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    External Hard Drives at High RPM, Pointless?

    Is there a point in buying high RPM hard drives if they are going to be used externally in an enclosure? Doesn't the Firewire and/or USB 2 connection create a bottleneck that makes high speed drives pointless? Any comments appreciated.
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    Best Home Audio Shelf System/Other for About 400$?

    I just returned my JVC HX-Z3 because I didn't feel like lugging it back from school when I could just buy a better system for the same price. My price ceiling is 400$, and at this point, I was thinking of this: JVC HX-Z30 I know a lot of people will probably say that computer speakers is a...
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    Best Hard Drive + Enclosure?

    I'm looking to get a new hard drive and a USB2/Firewire Enclosure to make it external (since I'm on a laptop). Right now I'm looking at this combo: eWaggle Combo I'm looking for the best drive/enclosure I can get for under 200$, but I don't really know anything about the subject. Hard drive...
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    Internet Connection Problem...

    I'm at a University, so I'm obviously on a LAN, however recently I cannot connect to a certain website. I am positive that the site is not down cause i checked with other people (not on the network). When I attempt to go to the page, I immediately get the message "Could not locate remote...
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    Trying to Set Up Remote Desktop Between Two Comps....

    Ok, here's the situation... I'm at school hooked up to LAN running XP Pro... I need to connect to my Mom's computer who is at home who is also running XP Pro, but she is on dial-up. Her IP changes everytime she connects... When I try to connect to her computer I just put in her current IP...
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    Need Opinion on Best Mini-Stereo/Shelf System...

    I recently picked up the JVC HX-Z1 ( http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL026878 ) for more of a test run than anything else... I like it a lot but it doesn't have quite enough bass to make me happy. I'm conflicted on whether or not to bring it back. I was thinking about picking up the...
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    Laptop Suggestions

    Anyone have any suggestions as to what Laptop I should purchase? Right now i'm considering the Alienware Area-51M or the Toshiba Satellite 5105-S702. My only concern w/ the Toshiba is the maximum amount of RAM, since previous models maxed out at 512 MB. I'm looking for pure performance and...
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    Best All-Around Laptop? (suggestions)

    I am currently looking for a good laptop to buy for school this coming fall. I have no experience with laptops and would like some input from people that do have experience. My price limit is right about 3k. So far, I am looking at the Alienware Area-51-M and various Toshiba laptops...