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    The sound+video freeze for 1 sec, but not at every resolution

    This is a weird one. First of all, the components (the PC is few months old, zero issues until now): mobo: Gigabyte 965P DS3, rev 3 cpu: E4300 (not OC) video: Leadtek 8600GT psu: Enermax noisetaker 420W monitor: Samsung 226BW 22" A couple of days ago I noticed during a game that the video...
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    File server on a router

    I would like to install a file server on my wrt54gl router (dd-wrt firmware) to replace my current file server. I've thought of buying a case (with ethernet support) for one of the HDD and adding a mmc card to the router, but I'm not sure this will work. I can't put money into this if I'm not...
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    Silent HD

    What's the best choice when it comes to hard disk silent/performance? Samsung?
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    Leadtek 8600gt bios flash to 8600gt extreme

    I would like to know if anyone tried or read about flashing the Leadtek 8600gt bios with the Leadtek 8600gt extreme bios.
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    8600gt fan speed control?

    Hi. I'm looking for a way to lower the fan speed from my Leadtek 8600gt card. Don't get me wrong, the card is not that loud (when in Windows), but it's the loudest component and I'm hopping to change that. When I boot/reboot the PC the fan is at full speed and the noise level is high (I think...
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    Is it ok to leave a sticker on top of the processor heatsink?

    I've already posted this question in the CPU forum, but I'm hoping to get faster replies in here. I have a new CPU with a stiker on top of it's heatsink that covers almost 1/3 of the heatsink. Is it ok to install the cooler like this? Thanks. No cross posting. Your thread in CPU/overclocking...
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    Remove the sticker from cpu or not?

    Just got a new C2D processor and it has an ungly sticker on it's heatsink. Should I remove it? No cross posting allowed. One subject thread in one forum. This thread is locked because it looks like your response was better in GH.
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    Turn off LCD from its power button

    This may be a stupid question, but I'm interested to know if turning off the LCD monitor from its power button could damage the monitor or the computer video card. I have a new monitor with a bright binking blue led in my bedroom and I cannot sleep with it binking in my eyes.
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    Inno3D I-Chill series

    I've just come across the very elegant i-chill series from Inno3d. So far they include: 7300GT 7600GST 7600GT 7900GS 7950GT and more.... The 7300GT looks like a very good choice for a gamer on budget (DDR3 and great speeds) What do you think?
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    MSI t2d256ez owners, what do you think about this video card?

    What do you think about this passive cooled MSI 7600GT
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    Gigabyte 965p DS3 rev 3.3 + OCZ Gold 667

    I want to get 2GB of OCZ Gold 667Mhz (Link) for the Gigabyte 965P DS3 rev 3.3. Will it work?
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    Best C2D mobo with integrated graphics

    Hello. First post in here. It seems I've exceeded my budget I will have to take out the video card from the list. Here is my first choice: mobo: Gigabyte P35 DS4 proc: E4300 ram: OCZ Platinum Rev2 800Mhz 2GB video card: Gigabyte ATI RADEON X1600PRO case: Gigabyte 3D Aurora psu: Corsair...