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    Recommend a New Video Card Please

    My video card just toasted and I'm in the market for another. I mainly play World of Warcraft right now. Can you recommend a replacement? Would like to spend no more than 350. Thanks. My sys ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium/WiFi-AP Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB)...
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    Graphics Failure?

    I was playing World of Warcraft and the graphics went nuts and pixels filled the screen and it hung. I rebooted and played more last night OK. This morning it's happened 3x in 3 minutes. The drivers are up todate. What should I look at as the problem? Graphics card? How can I diagnose this...
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    Computer Won't Power On

    This morning my computer won't power on. I can see that the motherboard is getting power for a light that comes on but nothing is happening. I'll post my specs with I can put them together for you. What are the possible problems here? There has been a randomly occuring problem that I was not...
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    New headphones won't work

    I just picked up some TRITTON AX360 Digital Audio Gaming Headphones. The only way I can get them to work is to unplug my speakers from my sound card and plug the headphones in. I tried to use the Coaxial S/PDIF Out port and the Optical S/PDIF Out port on the motherboard but they did not work...
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    System beep at startup, won't launch

    I have had this system up for about 4 months. About every 5th time I start the system it will not boot and give 3 system beeps. I have to upplug it and start it again and it will launch. It's wierd because it happens so randomly. It purrs like a kitten when it's up and running. Any suggestions...
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    ASUS P5N32-SLI Memory Slot Question

    I can't make clear the instructions for the slots on the ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium motherboard that I should be putting the two 1gig clips of memory. The memory that I have is listed below. Here are the four slots: DDR2 DIMM_A1 (yellow) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (black) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (yellow) DDR2 DIMM_B2...
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    WinFast PX8800GTS Power Cord

    The cord that comes with this video card has two leads that could be plugged into the power supply. The manual is not clear on this issue. Are they both supposed to be plugged in or just one? I am running just the one card. Thanks! Thawk
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    Hard Disk Wipe Program

    I used to have a program on a floppy that would completely wipe my hard drive instead of just reformating. I gave away the disk and can't remember the name. Can someone point me to a good program?
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    Log On to Windows pops up now

    Greetings and Happy Holidays! I just added my wifes new laptop to our home network and added our printer. When I reboot now I get the Windows :Log On to Windows: signin window. Can I get rid of this? OS is Windows XP Pro. Thanks!
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    XP-120 on a ASUS A8V Deluxe Socket 939?

    Will my XP-120 fit on an ASUS A8V Deluxe Socket 939( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813131510 )? It would not fit on my DFI board so it's colecting dust. Thanks!
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    Rebuild Problems-System Posting Single Channel DDR333

    Last night I did a rebuild. We misread the board/manual and put the two memory sticks on the same channel. We were getting blue screens and cold not figure it out. I reread the manual this morning and I put them on separate channels and it seems to be working but now with another problem. It...
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    Could not start GPCIDrv driver

    I get a message that says "Could not start GPCIDrv driver" about every third time I start my computer. My system is the Chiefthawk system in my systems except that I now have a Gigabyte Nvidia 6800 GT video card. Please help! Thanks, Thawk
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    Game Server Ping Question

    I play a lot of BF1942 DCF and FH. I have a DSL and my ping is low...not the lowest just low. I was wondering if a player enters the game with a very high server ping does if affect the other players pings or gaming experience? I notice that many servers put caps on the server ping and I was...
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    Help Please! Can't get rid of virus

    There was some sort of virus that was on my wifes computer. I thought it was just the ad stuff but it seemed much deeper. Since there was not much stuff on the computer, I decided to just reformat and start with a fresh install. I did that and the virus seems to still be there! I bunch of...
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    Help Please! Can't get rid of virus

    There was some sort of virus that was on my wifes computer. I thought it was just the ad stuff but it seemed much deeper. Since there was not much stuff on the computer, I decided to just reformat and start with a fresh install. I did that and the virus seems to still be there! I bunch of...
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    Computer Blue Screens During Win XP Pro Install

    History: This is my Garnet rig in my rigs. Last week my wife was on the computer and it started rebooting from no reason. It just kept looping through. The hard drive went bad (http://forums.anandtech.com/me...8&highlight_key=y). I have installed a new hard drive and started to install...
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    Windows XP Pro Not Booting

    My wife was just looking at a web page and the computer rebooted itself on its own. When it tries to reboot, it gets to the Windows XP graphic with the then for a spilt second I can see a blue screen flash and then it goes to the post screen and then it stops at a window saying that "We...
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    Computer Too Noisy, Quiet Options?

    I have an Antec SLK3700 case modded to hold two Panaflo 120 mm L1A fans (on inflow and one outflow). The sink is a Thermaltake Volcano 9. The system is the Chiefthawk system in my sig. I am not overclocking. This case is way too noisy. Suggestions please! Temps are 44 c non-gaming and 48 in bf...
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    Setting Up a New Computer (ME --> XP Pro)

    I am setting up a new computer for a friend tonight. He bought a Dell with XP Pro. His old comp is running ME. I will be transferring all of his old data over. Can you point me to any checklists to follow so I can assure I get everything or can you offer some pointers? Thanks, Thawk
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    Windows ME Problem

    This came up on my screen this morning: No spare stack pages, increase setting of ?MinSPs? in SYSTEM.INI to prevent stacks faults. Currently 5 SPs allocated. What the heck is that? How can we correct? Thanks in advance. Thawk
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    How do I stop Win XP Pro Mess Service?

    I keep getting bombarded by Messenging Service pop ups from outside. I am on a DSL so that is how they are getting in. I believe there is a way to shut them off but I can't find it. Please help!
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    Raid Utility Message During Post (A7N8X Deluxe)

    I get the following message when I post my main machine (named Chiefthawk in My Systems below). MB is an A7N8X Deluxe. PRESS <CTRL S> OR F4 TO ENTER RAID UTILITY PRIMARY CHANNEL DRIVE NOT FOUND SECONDARY CHANNEL DRIVE NOT FOUND Nothing happens when I press CTRL S or F4. Is there a way...
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    XP Pro --> 98 SE

    I just upgrated my 1st comp and I can't get my old Win 98 SE to see my new XP Pro. Can you give me some things to check? I have them on a lan via a switch. They were networking fine when I unplugged prior to upgrade but now NOTHING! Thanks!
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    Acceptable Temp Range for the Barton 2500?

    What is the acceptable temperature range for the Barton 2500? It is on a ASUS A7N8X Deluxe and is being cooled by a Thermaltake Volcano 9. I looked all over the AMD site and could not locate. I just know one of who has a link or the numbers on hand. Thanks!
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    Case Fan Crisis

    I just bought two Panafol L1As for my Antec SLK3700AMB and they are too think (38mm) for the mounts. Now what? The front one does not even fit between the HD mount and the case. What is a good 25mm fan?
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    Do I need thermal compound?

    I am putting a 2500 barton on a A7N8X Deluxe. My sink/fan is a Thermaltake Volcano 9. Do I need a thermal compound? I will not immediately be overclocking. If not, can I apply compound at a later date?
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    If you have a Antec SLK3700AMB...

    ...how do you have your cooling set up? There is one 120 mm fan in the rear for exhaust, do you install another in the front for intake? Short of cutting the case that is it, right? Also, what fans are you using? I want to keep this system as quiet as possible.
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    Can you recommend a good temp monitor?

    I'm looking for a good temperature monitor. Can you recommend one? And maybe also a good place to buy? Thanks!
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    Is the 9800 pro worth $88 more than the 9800 np?

    Newegg pricing: Sapphire 9800 np $272 Sapphire 9800 pro $360 Is the performance difference worth the $88? Please let me know your thoughts ASAP, I'n gonna drop coin today. Thanks!
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    What can I do to quiet my system?

    I beleve that I have sunon fans in my main system. It is the noisiest system that I have every had. How can I quiet it? Are there quieter fans or are their other options?
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    Can you recommend a video card?

    I'm looking to spend around $200, maybe more if it's worth it. I've ordered the A7N8X DELUXE ASUS with a AMD|2600 /333 ATHLON. I'm pretty into gaming, I suppose the most system taxing game that I play is BF1942 right now. I was leaning toward the ATI Radeon 9500 Pro. Do I need, want more?
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    Memory Shopping, what is the difference?

    I was looking at memory on crucial.com and I don't know which of these to buy. I am buying two to go on a ASUS A7N8X Deluxe with a AMD Athlon XP 2600 processor. 256MB $42.99 (USD) CT3264Z335 DDR PC2700 ? CL=2.5 ? Unbuffered ? Non-parity ? 6ns ? 2.5V ? 32Meg x 64 256MB $52.99 (USD)...
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    Lost my Internet connenction; Bad Card?

    I went over to my friends house for a network party on Saturday night (Battlefield 1942). Everything worked fine. When I set my computer back up at home on Sunday morning I could not get my internet connection up. Here are some of the things that I have tried. 1) I have a second computer...
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    Looking for a good BASEBALL game for the PC

    I am looking for a good baseball game for the PC. Years ago (back when I had a 286 AT) I had a great game that allowed you to manage teams through a season. I am looking for a similar program. I'm not into actually playing, I like to GM and manage the team. Can you point me in the right...
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    Error during post (Win 98)

    I am getting the following message when I boot my Win 98 system. After I hit a key the system posts just fine. "Cannot find a device that may be needed to run windows or a windows appliation. The windows registry or system.ini file regers to this device file, but the device no longer exists...
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    Camcorder/Digital Camera

    I am in the market for a camcorder (got twins on the way :) ). I would like the camcorder to double as a digital camera. Is this possible? If so, what camcorder do you recommend? Thanks,
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    Internet Explorer locking up - FIXED

    Greetings, I'm not sure if this is the best place to post this but here it goes. My internet exporer is locking up when looking for cookies (I believe that is what its looking for). I was unable to pull up Paypal until I cleared my cookies and now I can enter. But I cannot log in, it just hangs...
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    Updated Voodoo 3 3000 Drivers?

    3dfx has drivers dated 11-30-2000. Are these the latest drivers out there? Thx!
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    5.25 temp gauge, where?

    I am looking for a good place to purchase a dual temp gauge that fits into a 5.25 slot. I think it also had a spot for two fans in the back. I believe it was this forum were I saw this info posted. Thx!
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    Packaging for the Turtle Beach Santa Cruz

    I bought my Santa Cruz from Comp USA a couple of days ago. When I opened the box, I was surprised to see that the packaging sucked! There is a plastic piece that the card sits in that is 5 times to large for the card leaving it room to bounce around inside the box. I don't think the box had ever...