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    Surge Protectors for Notebooks?

    How many people actually use mobile surge protectors like this? Are they actually necessary/useful for like a macbook or any other laptops?
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    Need a new laptop...macbook? acer aspire?

    Well, i'm currently looking at the lowest-end macbook 13.3" and the acer AS5920-6655 I don't mind the operating systems (might even prefer OSX a bit since i've never used it before and it's generally more stable with fewer malware). I will be doing some light gaming but it's mostly intended as...
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    Installing new hard drive

    I was wondering if it's possible to just completely transfer the OS and data from my old hard drive into the new one without any compatibility errors? If it is possible, can anyone recommend a program or method suitable for the task? Thanks in advance
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    Can't adjust speed of cpu fan with SpeedFan...

    I was wondering it was possible to adjust the cpu fan using software....I have an Asus A8N-E and I know that it comes with Qfan, but Qfan just doesn't work that well for me. From what I had read, the asus a8n-e should support PWM (pulse width modulation) and therefore, be able to alter the fan...
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    Can't adjust speed of cpu fan with SpeedFan...

    I was wondering it was possible to adjust the cpu fan using software....I have an Asus A8N-E and I know that it comes with Qfan, but Qfan just doesn't work that well for me. But if I remember correctly, speedfan can only adjust the fan if it has something built into it right? Any other...
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    Blue Screen of DEATH when exiting Standby!

    I'm getting blue screens when I exit stand by mode. My system is currently completely at stock settings (stable tested with two instances of prime95 for 30hours on small FFT, 24hours on large FFT, 24hours on custom, and 12hours on blend. memtest for 24hours on floppy) My rig: ASUS A8N-E...
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    How can a system be completely stable when overclocking?

    Well, let's begin with my setup: ASUS A8N-E Rev A3 Socket939 with Zalman ZM-47J (Passive NB cooler) 1013 BIOS X2 3800+ Overclocked with AMD dual core driver and optimizer X800GTO2 OCZ Platinum EL 2x1024mb Antec Sonata II with Antec 450W PSU and front panaflo fan My overclocked settings...
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    X2 3800+ Too hot? 57C Load

    Well, on most cold days, it runs at a 35C idle and load at around 51C (load taken with two instances of prime95). Yesterday was pretty hot and the idle temperature went all the way to around 43C and load at 57C. I touched the heatsink as close as possible to the cpu and my it was barely hot...
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    Anyone pro with Microsoft FrontPage?

    Well, I'm kinda new in making a webpage/using frontpage and I was wondering if it was possible (and how) to add a shoutbox of some sort onto my webpage. The webpage i currently have is just a template. Thank you
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    What kind of router?

    Well, i'm currently deciding between getting a wireless or wired router...I would not be using the wireless part yet...but i plan on using it in the near future (maybe 1-2 years) when i buy a better laptop. Another reason why it's tempting to buy a wired router is because this particular router...
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    Image Problem--lack of bandwidth/power to video card?

    The image defect i'm talking about appears only on an LCD monitor connected with DVI (I only tested using 1680x1050). The left side of the monitor shows line shimmering (scrolling horizontal lines). You can see it more clearly in backgrounds such as dark green. I have already checked if...
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    Reapplying Thermal Paste...

    Well, I'll soon be getting back my RMA from sapphire and I would like to lower the temperatures (since it loads pretty high...). This would be my first time taking out the stock cooler and I was wondering if all i do is apply AS5 to the core (after cleaning the old stuff) and if it's possible to...
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    Reapplying Thermal Paste...

    Well, I'll soon be getting back my RMA from sapphire and I would like to lower the temperatures (since it loads pretty high...). This would be my first time taking out the stock cooler and I was wondering if all i do is apply AS5 to the core (after cleaning the old stuff) and if it's possible...
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    Router's Firewall Isn't Working

    Using D-Link DI-704P and i'm also running zonealarm firewall on both computers. My sister's computer is running Windows 2000, while mine is running on XP. The problem is that the router is letting packets into my computer and not hers. I can tell i'm getting incoming packets because zonealarm...
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    Dell 2005FPW Lines Shimmering

    There are some lines shimmering on the left side of the monitor, it takes up 1/4 of the screen. The lines can only be seen if looked closely on a dark screen (green and gray backgrounds work well, can't see with black though). Help, this is a pretty new monitor, bought it a month ago and now...
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    New X2 3800+ Overclocked ~2700Mhz +~10V%

    Specs: Asus A8N-E X2 3800+ W/ Zalman CNPS9500 X800GTO2 Unlocked and OC Antec Sonata II W/ 450W Smartpower II And front panaflo fan I have three choices for the setting I'll be running. I would like the cpu to live for at least 5 years (other uses like server). Option 1: 2600Mhz at...
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    3D-Detection in ATITool......advantages?

    Well, I just noticed the 3D-Detection in ATITool and I was wondering if anyone uses it? Is it buggy and does it have any advantages (like increase lifespan of card?)
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    Excellent Review of 2005's ATI Drivers

    Spoiler: As a Christmas gift from ATI's driver team, those with cards that perform similar or better than the X850XT (includes X1000 series although it's not listed on the site) would get a HUGE boost. Source
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    Excellent review of ATI and NVIDIA's dual-core driver

    ATI's dual-core driver ATI's X1000 Performance difference Nvidia's dual-core driver It seems that both ATI and Nvidia are getting a pretty good performance boost with the dual-core drivers.
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    ATI's Upcoming New Dual Core Driver

    Source Anandtech's Review Since a lot of people are asking for reviews of Nvidia's multi-threaded drivers to compare it to ATI: Here's a Link
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    Would overclocking the maximum out of a cpu at a specific voltage be bad for it?

    My current setup is X2 3800+ running at 258x10 at 1.375 voltage. If I add even 1 fsb (making it 259), the system would not be stable. Would running this at the limit of the CPU (on this voltage) be bad for it? About my overclock: The temps are 29 at idle and 45 at load. I kinda hit a...
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    really STRANGE A8N-E Overclocking problem

    The specs/overclock (only changed cpu today) i used one week ago: Asus A8N-E Bios 1008 (date 8/22/2005) with Zalman ZM47J passive NB cooler X2 3800+ OC 250x10 - HTT:4x - Stock Voltage OCZ EL Platnium PC3200 2x1024mb CL2-3-2-5 at DRR416.6 (divider:166) X800GTO2 Unlocked to 16Pipes and OC to...
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    HELP! Random freezes during bootup

    Let me start off by saying the specs: Asus A8N-E Bios 1008 (date 8/22/2005) with Zalman ZM47J passive NB cooler X2 3800+ OC 250x10 - HTT:4x - Stock Voltage OCZ EL Platnium PC3200 2x1024mb CL2-3-2-5 at DRR416.6 (divider:166) X800GTO2 Unlocked to 16Pipes and OC to 510/564 Seagate 7200.8...
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    Logitech X-530 Speakers--subwoofer too loud

    I have the logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers, the subwoofer is set to lowest but there isn't an off switch, the walls are paper thin and it's way too loud during the night. I have tried unplugging the yellow-orange plug (stated as the center/subwoofer port) but it still doesn't work. Please help.
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    New System--overclocked X2 3800+ 2.5Ghz stock voltage

    Well, I have an E4 Manchester X2 3800+ that is running at stock voltage (1.35V) at 2.5ghz (10x250). System: X2 3800+ Asus A8N-E OCZ El Platnium 2x1024mb (2-3-2-5 1T) I'm running two prime95 with affinity set to "0 and 1" with settings of in-large fft and priority 10. I ran the two...
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    5.1 Speakers not working!

    I have the X-530 with the Asus A8N-E NF4 (RealTek AC97) and i can only get sound out from the top left, right, center and the subwoofer but cannot get any sound coming out from the two back speakers. I have connected both the back speakers and the front speakers into the subwoofer. I have...
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    OMG!, I PUT TOO MUCH AS5, HELP

    i used too much AS5 and now there's AS5 on the side of the cpu touching the PCB/green thing. I haven't turned the machine on, and i'm cleaning it with Q-Tips right now. What else should i do?!
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    OMG, HELP, what should i do!

    i used too much AS5 and now there's AS5 on the side of the cpu touching the PCB/green thing. I haven't turned the machine on, and i'm cleaning it with Q-Tips right now. What else should i do?!
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    New 2005FPW but has black light bleed

    Well, i just got my new Dell 2005FPW and it has a little black light bleeding but luckily no dead pixels. I have heard that if you let the monitor go warm/hot for a few hours then turn off and lay the monitor onto a flat desk, the weight of the display would fix some of the blacklight. My...
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    Review: The Best Air Coolers Face to Face!

    Source If you don't want to read all 24 pages, skip to the last page and it would show you one little graph comparing all of the coolers.
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    Transferring Data

    What's the best way to transfer data from an old HD to a new Computer/HD? What kind of cable/adapter would I need to buy and about how much is it? Or, would it be possible to just connect both computers on the internet and sending it as a file? Thanks
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    Dell's 14 Scary Days of Deals

    http://www.dell.com/html/us/segments/dhs/scary_deals/index.htm October 13's Deal: CD/DVD drive upgrades Gaming titles October 14's Deal: 20% Off all memory upgrades with purchase of any new PC 40% Off select notebook carrying cases
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    What did you name your computer?

    What did you name your computer and why did you name it like that? lol :laugh:
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    Getting a UPS

    Well, i'm thinking about whether i should spend the extra $30 on this ups with a rating of 1100VA/660W or just get this one with rating of 825VA/410W. I know the benefit of having a higher VA rating would allow you to have a longer back-up run-time but does it also affect the life of the...
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    100ft Ethernet Cable...

    Well, i'm planning on getting a 100ft ethernet cable... Does anyone know the difference between Cat6 and Cat5e? Are there any performance difference (in real world)? Is it worth the extra money? Thanks in advance! Here's a :cookie:
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    Battery Care...

    Well, I have read many articles on battery care on Lithium ion type batteries. All of the articles say to never fully discharge Li-ion batteries. Here's the question: many articles state that for the initial charge (new battery and it is fully discharged) requires 2 or 3 times of fully...
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    New Zalman CNPS9500 Review

    Here's the Review....although it is in French, you could use a translator. Not sure how reputable this site is, but it's worth a look. Edit: If you click on the "Following Page" at the bottom of each page, you wouldn't need to re-enter the google translator.
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    Zalman CNPS9500 & Asetek Microchill Review

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    Mac OS X CRACKED

    Source Here's a few quotes from the article: