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    Ubuntu Compatible Mobo? GA-MA785GMT-UD2H

    Hello, I'm about to purchase a new system, (it's been a while!) I'm planning to use it with Ubuntu only. Currently I run 9.04. My main concern is if this motherboard will work with ubuntu. The plan is for this AMD system: AMD Athlon II X4 620 Propus 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W...
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    Basic Wireless Bridge Question

    I have never used a bridge before. I am trying to extend the range of the wireless network. I have a modem hooked to a wireless router in the "Garage Office" The signal is way to weak to reach the guest house located in the backyard. Some walls in the way. I am not 100% sure how a...
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    Laptop Memory upgrade.

    I need to buy some of this memory for my Dell Inspiron 8600. The laptop currently has 2 256mb sticks. Should I buy 1 GB and keep one 256mb stick for a total of 1.25 GB? Will that old stick decrease the performance of the extra 1GB? Also my impression is that DDR prices should go up in...
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    Brisbane 3600 X2 VS Athlon 64 Venice 3200?

    Multitasking aside, and the fact that x2 is dual core. Are these two processors very comparable in gaming performance? The reason is... I own the Venice, and I am thinking of upgrading to the 3600, although that would require new mobo and ram. Is that upgrade worth it? WIll the only...
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    Which stress tests do you recommend?

    Hi, I've never used any type of stress tests before, as I do not overclock much. I always hear about orthos and others. What programs would you recommend to fully test the stability of a system? Thanks
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    Hauppage 150 MCE? or Regular?

    Hi, I want to put together a PVR, but I'm not sure if to go the Windows XP MCE route, which I would have to get my hands on... and purchase an MCE compatible hauppage card. Or just purchase a regular hauppage 150 card, and use GB-PVR. Anyone have experience with both? Is GB-PVR worse...
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    Difference between these two video Cards?

    http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130073 VS http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130062 is it just the extra DVI input? thanks
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    Suggestions on a Budget Mid-end Gaming Video Card

    My Video card just fried this morning, it was a 7800GT I just wanted some suggestions on a budget mid-end Gaming video card. I only play Starcraft and Battle Field 2142. Starcraft is not an issue, but for BF2142 I'd like to have good resultion and very good fps on mid settings. What...
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    is my 7800 GT fried?

    ok... Battle Field 2142 today started giving me "lost connection" errors even though my internet seemed fine. I at some point restarted my computer. Upon restarting the video came up all jumbled, random colors and symbols, the computer booted, windows booted fine, and I could somewhat see...
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    How do you build a DVR?

    Anyone know or have links to instructions on how to build a DVR system? Thanks
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    How Do You Build a DVR?

    Just looking for some resources on how to build your own DVR system. If you have any links I'd appreciate it thanks
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    Could these PSU voltages be causing instability?

    My brothers comp freezes randomly, sometimes will not turn on for an hour at a time. if restarted will not boot until an hour later. in the bios his rails display the following: 3.3V - 2.64 5V - 5.15 12V - 11.6 1.5V - 1.15 could this be the cause?
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    Which one of these 2 PSUs?

    http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817104954 I'm getting it to replace my Antec Neo 480w. Currently my system seems to have to warm up before I am able to turn it on. I have to switch the psu on, and wait several minutes before I can power on the machine or it will not...
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    what components draw power from each PSU Rail?

    Ok so I'm shopping around for a PSU, and as always, before I purchase something I am trying to learn as much as I can about the component. I understand generally how a psu works, and how the Wattage is split among the different rails 3.3V 5V and 12V single or mutliple rails. What I am...
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    Linux Ubuntu 6.06 vs 6.10?

    I am new to Linux. I am thinking of installing a version of Ubuntu, what would be the major differences between 6.06 and 6.10? I seem to gather that 6.10 is the newest version, but I've read on the ubuntu website that 6.06 has more support. What does this mean to me exactly? should...
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    OK so now it Won't even Power on.

    When I try to power on the computer nothing happens. When I turn the power switch on the PSU off and then on, the POST code display on the Mobo shows an "F." when before it used to show a 0.0 When I then try to turn the computer on, absolutely nothing happens. I dont know much aobut...
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    SATA HD will not format during windows setup.

    Hi, this 160 GB HD will not format during windows XP setup... At first I had trouble getting windows to even see it, and after fiddling with the 3rd party drivers for a few hours I got it to recognize it. Now however it just will not format when it gets to that step. What could be...
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    3rd party controller SATA HD Installation.

    Hey guys I just got a new SATA hard drive. I am new to SATA, I've only used IDE in the past. So it seems I need to install these 3rd party controllers to install windows, or it will not see the hard drive at all. I do not have a floppy drive. is there any way I can do this with a CD-rom...
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    After 1.5 months of normal use. No boot. Replaced mobo, same problem! the CPU?

    Hi guys, my friend bought a C2D system a couple of months ago E6600, 2 GB corsair XMS2, not sure what the mobo is I know its asus SLI cost him about 250. 2 7900 GTXs a nice 700W OCZ PSU that set him back 150, and an antec case. Anyway just yesterday I guess the computer stopped...
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    Issues during Windows XP Installation.

    THIS iS HOW the problem STARTED>>> http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=27&threadid=1963072&enterthread=y ok so I put in windows -- setup -- formatted -- it started to copy files. got stuck at 11% for 30 mintues. I a m now attempting again... this time I'm gonna do a quick...
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    Help Please! ECS KN1 lite... PROBLEM SOLVED... ITS BEEN RETURNED LOL!

    I just picked up an ECS KN1 Lite and an Athlon 64 3800+ 2.4Ghz I've put it into my old case, installed it, put in my old 512 MB 333 Mhz Memory and my old DVD roms and hard drive. The system starts, I am able to get into the bios. Once the system starts to boot, it gets to the screen...
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    What do you think of This Case?? Cooler Master Ammo

    Hi, I'm considering buying this case. what do you think regarding size, space, ventilation, etc. Thanks http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811119098
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    Gaming Build memory question

    First of all let me say that I am not an expert when it comes to this stuff, last build was before DDR2, before dual channel, some years ago. Well, I am looking to get a C2D system. Planning to get: Gigabyte GA-965P-S3 (To overclock without spending a bundle) C2D 6400 I have a 7800GT...
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    How Long will it take manufacturers to convert from DDR to DDR2?

    Does anyone know? when are memory manufacturers going to be able to produce DDR2 at full speed, so that we can get some relief for Memory prices???
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    Did I fry my motherboard?

    well I was overclocking my old pentium 4 2.6 Ghz Socket 478 Biostar Motherboard U8598 ver 3.0 I had increased the bus from 133 to 150 and was getting 3.0 Ghz working stable So I decided to go further and increase to 160 Powered up, got an initial boot, then a pop, and then nothing...
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    Did I fry my motherboard?

    well I was overclocking my old pentium 4 2.6 Ghz Socket 478 Biostar Motherboard U8598 ver 3.0 I had increased the bus from 133 to 150 and was getting 3.0 Ghz working stable So I decided to go further and increase to 160 Powered up, got an initial boot, then a pop, and then nothing I...
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    alternate Dual Channel memory Configurations

    I'm sure this has been asked but... is it possible to run 3 GB of memory in dual channel? for example Say I purchase 2 512 MB sticks right now and run them in dual channel. Next year I decide to get more memory and get 2 1GB sticks, can I run those in the other 2 slots together with the...
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    Gaming bottleneck, memory or GPU? exper opinions thx

    Hello, I am curious to know what is the main bottleneck in a system regarding graphics and gaming? is it mostly memory? or Video Card? I know for memory quantity you pretty much need about 2 gigs nowadays, but would memory speed matter a whole lot? for example: 2 Gigs of 333MHZ vs 2...