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    Anything special available to use a keyboard/mouse on a sofa?

    Hey Guys, I have a pretty fast HTPC that I'd like to game on, the PC is set up in my living room hooked up to a large screen and it works great for watching TV/upscaling DVDs - but, I'd also like to be able to play some games using a keyboard/mouse. Since this is in my living room I don't...
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    Windows Vista Partition Problems

    Hey Guys, I am trying to partition a new drive HD I bought, but for some reason Windows Vista Parition manager will only let me shrink it by half, thus only allow half the drive to be put into my 2nd partition. The drive is 500 gigs and I want it to be 150/350. It's only allowing 250/250...
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    Sorry please delete this - double posted

    Sorry, double posted :(
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    Bad Voltage Drop on CPU

    Hey Guys, I used to have my CPU set at a vcore of 1.375 and it used to be rock stable, the I bumped it up to 1.38 just to be on the safe side. Now when I check a program it's voltage is being reported as 1.33 volts even though it's set in the bios as 1.38. Is it possible the...
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    Media PC Questions

    Hey Guys, My system is listed as below. I was wondering what kind of tuner would be best for me to purchase to receive HDTV content, as I understand it will never be possible for us to purchase those Digital CableCARD Tuners without buying form an OEM. What would be the best alternative...
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    World of Warcraft lock ups with new Forceware Drivers (158.19)

    Hey guys, My computer has been locking up constantly almost everytime I switch chars on WoW with the new drivers. Anyone else having this problem? Thanks!
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    All SATA Components, question about Gigabyte DS3

    Hey Guys, As listed below I have a gigabyte DS3 3.3 and all SATA components. I removed the jumper from my drive to run on SATA II but I am still receiving a very low score on windows experience index for my drive (5.4) when more people are getting 5.8s. Is there any special bios set up...
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    Disabling compression folders in Windows Vista

    Hey Guys, Is there a way to disable those zip files from appearing as "compressed folders" in Vista? When you have quite a few of them in a dir it gets rather annoying to see them all folder view. The way to do it in XP doesn't seem to work in Vista using the same command line which of...
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    Windows Vista Wireless Gaming Woes

    Hey Guys, I've been having a pretty decent experience with Vista except for wireless gaming... everytime I try and play an FPS or WoW I'll get a ton of chop lag every minute or so within in the game. I think it's Vista doing something odd with wireless searching. I never had this problem...
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    Just built new computer - very bad performance in games

    Hey guys, I just built a new machine and figured I'd get really nice FPS in games and performance when unrarring things. Here are my specs Windows Vista Gigabyte DS3 V3.3 2 GB of Ram @ 400 4-4-4-12 500 GB Seagate 7200.10 E6400 @ 3.2 (8x400) eVGA 8800 GTS 320 MB pre-oced I am...
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    Vista not returning from Sleep

    For some reason my new Vista system simple hangs after I return it from Sleep with a light blue screen. Comp: 6400 / Gigabyte DS3 / eVGA 8800 / Vista
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    Done with build but having major software / hardware problems

    Hey guys, I just finished building my comp but the fan on my HSF (Arctic Cooler Pro 7) isnt spinning. It started to spin up then suddenly stopped. Also while installing Vista how do I go about splitting my HD (500 GB) into 2 250 GB partitions? I clicked (new) and did one, do I have to do it...
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    What program is used to overclock 8800 video cards in Vista?

    Hey guys, I just bought an eVGA 8800 GTS 320 MB pre-oced but I want to try and push it further. I know most people use nTune on XP but I have Vista and have heard that it will not allow me to OC my card. I was just wondering if any Vistaers out there had any experience with this...
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    Antec P180 and Gigabyte DS3 questions also a 4 GB Ram vista question

    Hey guys, I am really confused about the orientation of the LED that come from the case and go into the mobo. The case manual says the white wire is the ground but the mobo manual mentions nothing about "ground" wires and only talks in "+ and -" of pins. So which way do the power LED, reset...
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    Geil PC6400 4-4-4-12 RAM for $145 shipped

    Geil PC6400 4-4-4-12 RAM for $145 shipped Seems like an incredible deal: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820144061
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    Antec P180 and orientation of powersupply

    Hey Guys, I just bought an Antec P180 for my new build and was wondering if I should insert the power supply so the fan points down or up? Also can anyone post pics of your build if you have this case so I can see how to make it look nice? This is my first build in over 5 years :)...
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    Need help with Arctic Freezer 7

    Hey Guys, I just bought all my parts and I am confused how to install the Arctic Freezer 7, I can't seem to understand the directions it came with and I am confused on the orientation of which way the fan should be. Is there a picture guide somewhere on how to put this on? Also I am...
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    Can I install my CPU / Cooler without removing my motherboard

    Hey Guys, I have received all my computer parts except my CPU and cooler. Can I begin putting my computer together and just add the CPU / Cooler when I get it or would it be better if I waited to install it on the mobo and then put the mobo in the computer? My parts are: Antec P180...
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    Question about OEM Core2 Duos

    Hey Guys, Does anyone sell OEM Core2 Duos? I really don't need the fan and heatsink because I'll be buying an aftermarket one, but I cant find any sites that sell the OEM. I remember new egg used to sell plenty of AMD OEM CPUs back in the day (4-5 years ago). Thanks!
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    World of Warcraft 10-Day Free Trial Guest Passes

    Hey guys, I've noticed a lot of WoW interest on this board and thought we could start a free trial guest pass thread. Basically registered WoW users have guest passes to allow new people to try out WoW for 10 days, if the user joins the referrer gets a month of WoW free. I thought we...
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    Enhance 5150GH PSU / Antec P180 Case

    Hey Guys, Howard on this forum has been a great help to me and recommended I get this PSU: Enhance 5150GH PSU it is 500 W and after using the watt recommender this system is supposed to use 560 watts but I have been told this PSU is fine. My questions remain to those who have...
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    After much research, have prepared my first build in over 6 years!

    Hey Guys, I am building a new computer for Vista and mainly Quake Wars :). I'd like to be able to run great games and also watch TV / record TV while I work on the computer (waiting to buy TV Tuner HD after Vista I guess). This is what I have so far: <a target=_blank...
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    Gateway M675X

    Hey guys I was looking to purchase a laptop for Christmas. This one looks really well priced and powerful: http://products.gateway.com/products/GConfig/proddetails.asp?system_id=m675x&seg=hm Anyone have any input on this or heard anything about it? Thanks, Sav
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    Monitor Problem, any help would be great :).

    Hey guys, When I play 3d games my monitor starts to shake, the display shakes. The 2d works fine in windows, but the bios screen shakes, and warcraft III and counterstrike shakes. When I try and set my refresh rate above 60 Hz my 2D shakes too, does this have something to do with my 3d shaking...
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    How do I turn up voltage past 1.85 on my IWill KK266R

    Anyone know if its possible to turn up CPU voltage past 1.85 V? and if so how? Thanks guys, Sav :)
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    Help with newly built computer :( (hard drive issues)

    Can anyone please help me? I just built my computer I fdisked a primary dos partition but when I try and format it, it doesnt move past 0%. What am I doing wrong? It knows the size and the type of drive. What should I do? - Thanks - Sav
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    Floppy Disk(s) Fail (40).. whats this mean?

    I keep getting this error message when I boot up my bios. I just built this computer, its on an IWILL KK266R mother board, I dunno what to do, is the wire hooked up wrong? Brand new floppy drive. - Thanks - Sav
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    Where do I get more of those plastic rivets that came with the Enlight 7237

    Heya, With my 7237 came 4 little push pins, made installing a fan easy :). Where can I get more of these little black things? You push the screw thing through and put another plastic thing on top to stabilize it. Anyone know what I am talking about and where I can buy them? Thanks a ton...
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    Help on building computer

    Heya, I am building my new computer tomorrow and I was looking for some help on a couple of issues 1.) I bought the taisol 760092 and artic silver 2, is there a guide somewhere that will help me install this step by step, I dont want to crack the core and I have never done this before. I...
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    Where do I RMA a 75 GXP?

    Hi, Where on the IBM site can I get an RMA form? I've been searching a while. Thanks so much, Sav
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    What web sites sell Axia chips?

    Where can I buy an Axia 1.2? Anyone buy from a site that sold you an axia, if so which one? - Thanks a ton :)
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    Kyro II Release Day!!

    http://www.gamestop.com/product-detail.jsp?origin=sear&amp;sku=891248 April 1st :)
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    Abit KT7A revision 2?

    Hey, I hear there is a new Abit KT7A revision 2 that allows you to hit FSB speeds of 180+. Anyone have any info on where I can order this new revision? Or any info on it in general? Thanks - Sav
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    Any channels on EFNet for hardware discussion/deals?

    Hi, I was wondering if there were any channels on efnet used to discuss hardware / hardware hot deals on efnet.. if there is not one is there anyone interested in starting one with me? - Thanks - Sav
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    Are blue core athlons as good overclockers as red core athlons?

    Are blue core athlons as good overclockers as red core athlons? :) - Thanks - Sav
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    Question about IDE connections, any help? :)

    Hi, Building my first computer, I have my CDRW set as master and DVD set as slave on IDE #1. Can I set a zip and HD on IDE #2 with out problems / performance hits. Or would the HD perform better on an IDE by itself. Also there seems to be some problems fitting the IDE #2 to both the zip...
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    Anyone see this 2COOLPC Case cooler? Does it work well?

    Heres the link: http://www.2coolpc.com/2coolpc/ I am looking at buying the plus model for my mid tower. Anyone here own it / know anything about it's performance? Looks like it got pretty good reviews / results. Thanks, Sav
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    Do raid controller ports work at ATA 100 or 66?

    Do raid controller ports work at ATA 100 or 66? - Thanks! :) - Sav
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    Help with understanding raid please

    Hiya, I was building my new comp, and I am wondering if raid is really worth the extra money. I will not be setting up arrays, is there a function for the raid connectors besides arrays? - Any help would be appreciated, thanks! - Sav
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    Anyone here with the Epox KT-133A board? Please help with these questions

    1.) What HSF do you use on it? Did it fit well? 2.) Does this board have any failsafe to auto turn off incase if your fan isnt working before the cpu fries? Reason I ask is I am looking to buy this board, just making sure if its the right choice :) - Thanks :) - Sav