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    New build core i7 or not?

    I think I would like to go with a i7 920 system, any suggestions for a motherboard? Maybe the ASUS P6T Deluxe V2? the nearest mircocenter is about 4 hours away so that won't work very well. should I get an aftermarket cooler or not? I currently have 4 sata hard drives and 1 sata dvd burner and...
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    New build core i7 or not?

    I am wanting to upgrade my computer, my current one is pretty much maxed out for upgrades and am leaning toward getting an intel processor unless amd has a better one. I was thinking either the Core i7 920 or a higher end core 2 quad items in bold are what I want to upgrade my current...
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    WHR-HP-G54 or airport extreme?

    Looking at getting a new router, right now it is between the buffalo WHR-HP-G54 and the Apple Airport Extreme. the internet connection is 1.5Mbps dsl from qwest the qwest wireless router sucks, so I connected a netgear WPN824 to it through the network port on the back. Currently here...
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    Windows XP won't Start

    Yes I can get to the desktop but I can't select anything. I can hit the windows key and the start menu will open but I can't select anything with the keyboard or mouse. I can also hit Ctrl Alt Delete and the task manager will show up but I can't do anything with it I have defragmented the...
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    Windows XP won't Start

    When I try and boot into XP everything will load and I can move the mouse around, but the computer just locks up and I can't click anything at all. When it loads it tries to install norton antivirus which is already installed. I am dual booting vista and xp off of the same drive and Vista loads...
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    Upgrade or replace asus socket 939 motherboard?

    I mainly use it for gaming (F.E.A.R., Halo, Oblivion, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., and more), I do some video editing, and a little photo editing also. I am also planning on doing a clean install sometime soon
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    Upgrade or replace asus socket 939 motherboard?

    My processor is an AMD X2 4200+ and the hard drives are all SATA. I have a Plextor DVD burner that is PATA. As of right now I am wanting to spend as little as posible
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    Upgrade or replace asus socket 939 motherboard?

    I have an Asus A8N-SLI Premium motherboard (the one without a fan) and I am needing to replace it. Is it worth the money to buy another 939 motherboard or should I upgrade to an Intel or am2 motherboard and processor? Here is my current computer XP pro/Vista ultimate AMD Athlon 64 X2...
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    What should I make a website about?

    I could do that but one of my friends is already doing that.
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    What should I make a website about?

    I am going to make a website and was wondering if I could get a few suggestions. I was thinking something computer or gaming related. any ideas?
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    Keyboard doesn't work right after exiting games

    the mouse also won't left click when the keyboard is messed up
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    Looking to get new memory

    Would this work with my motherboard? on the crucial website it says my motherboard is compatible with DDR 500 (PC 4000) Ram Click This is faster then DDR 400 (PC 3200) Ram right? I would get 2 sets of these to equal 2GB or would it be worth it to get 4GB? and I will use it mostly...
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    American Airlines has awful customer service...

    I was coming back from South America and the plane was "delayed" for over 24 hours, couldn't get any info about when the plane would leave till the next day. there was no one at the ticket counter and the office they had there was closed. came back the next day and was told to stand in a huge...
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    Going to abandon my case

    I have this case and it works great for me running an amdx2 4200+, 3 SATA hard drives, 7800GTX, 2dvd burners. It has plenty of space, 6 spots to mount hard drives and the whole front can be re organized to however you want it to. About the only downside to the case is that it is huge and fairly...
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    Motherboard

    CPU-Z is a good utility Click Here
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    Computer does not turn on

    I had a similar problem with my computer, the problem for me was the video card died. to figure out what the problem is disconnect everything but the Power supply, cpu, a stick of ram, and the video card, basically all of the add on cards. If it still doesn't work take out the video card and see...
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    Keyboard doesn't work right after exiting games

    Sometimes after I quit a game the keyboard doesn't work right. If I try and type something in any program it will not type anything and sometimes will bring up the save as dialog or favorites menu even though I didn't press the shortcut key combination for it. Any idea why this happens...
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    Few questions about upgrading my video card

    I bought an XFX 7600gt a couple of months ago after my EVGA 7800gtx died and I will buy an 8800gts soon. The 7600GT has worked fine for me. it can play most games at a fairly high detail level (BF2142, Oblivion, HL2, Farcry, Test Drive Unlimited, etc.) When I bought the 7600GT it was around $140...
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    Card suggestion

    SM3.0 is shader model 3.0 here is some info about it Click Here the article is a few years old but it has some decent information you could also just google it.
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    Dell, HP, Compaq? Any difference?

    I would go with the HP and you would really want to add another gig of ram for video editing. I have also heard that Dell doesn't have the greatest warranties/tech support.
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    Looking to get new memory

    ok thanks for the info what is a good brand of RAM or does it really matter that much? I was thinking maybe Corsair or OCZ
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    Looking to get new memory

    the motherboard, monitor, and sound card I already had from a different computer. I want to get 2GB of RAM
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    Looking to get new memory

    I am building a new pc and need some help finding the right memory. I need DDR 400 (PC 3200) memory. I have already purchased everything listed below any help would be great here is my setup XP Pro Thermaltake W0101RU ATX 12V 2.0 Version 550W Power Supply AMD X2 4200+ Dual Core...
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    Need some website feedback

    I am looking for feedback/comments on the layout, design, etc for a website I am helping design. It is a wholesale specialty store. here is the url http://www.jjwholesaleproducts.homestead.com/index.html
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    Share your website or forum!

    http://www.jjwholesaleproducts.homestead.com/index.html
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    What do you think about this site?

    starting online business and looking for suggestions for the site Click Here
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    What is the best AMD 939 Motherboard?

    I am wanting to replace my motherboard and need some help what would work good with an AMD X2 4200 and 4-1 GB OCZ memory sticks? right now I have a 7600GT but am looking at getting a 8800GTS so if I do get a 8800GTS I don't want it blocking any important connections on the motherboard...
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    Computer Problems

    I have been having a few problems with my computer. Sometimes when I restart the computer nothing will show up on the screen and it will make one long continuous beep. If I restart it again it will usually boot into windows. I am guessing it is beeping because of some hardware problem but I...
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    USB Mouse Problem

    Sometimes when I am using my computer it will just disconnect the mouse and I have to unplug it and re connect it for it to work again. It doesn't matter what USB port it is in. the mouse is a Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 any idea why this is happening? My Computer info XP Pro...
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    USB Mouse problem

    Sometimes when I am using my computer it will just disconnect the mouse and I have to unplug it and re connect it for it to work again. It doesn't matter what USB port it is in. the mouse is a Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 any idea why this is happening? My Computer info XP Pro...