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    So whats the difference between a...

    So my current position is a manufacturing engineer but I'm wondering whats the difference between a manufacturing engr and a process engr.
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    Please provide finances advice on my savings and debt

    Hi everyone, So I recently graduated from college, march 2009 and I was luckily able to find an engineering position But now, my loans are kicking in (have about 18K) and I am not sure if I should pay them off super fast (like <2 years and save a smaller amount money or pay lower payments...
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    So someone hit my car while parked in my neighborhood

    Hello, so the story begins like this. About 5 months ago, I woke up in the morning around 7 am from a knock on my door with a man telling me that someone just rear ended my car. I go outside and see a car crashed into my bumper and a man in there passed out at the wheel. I call the cops to come...
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    Help with creating a 2-D matrix with dimensions specified by the user in VB 2005

    Hello, so I am currently working on this genetic algorithm and I first need to be able ot create a 2-d dimension that is specified by the user. So if user inputs 10, then a 10 by 10 matrix will be made. I also need to generate random numbers filling up the matrix. So far I have this: Public...
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    Help me find out what type of disease I think I might have

    Ok, well heres the symptoms of whats goin gon with me. The righ tside of my face feels kind of numb like I can't really move my right cheek up nor can I blink my right eye. This happened when I woke up yesterday morning. Today it feels about the same, didn't get worst or better. Can someone shed...
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    Can someone translate this phrase for me?

    anata-no te wa totemo cheeeesai desu. Please what does that mean? My guess is that it means "You are very small?"
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    Help with Visual Basic Program

    Hi, so I've been working on this program for awhile and finally hit a road block. So this program should beable to take input from the user (the user decides on how many digits there will be that will be random)then the program should generate the random numbers and print them. And lastly it...
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    So I just got my 2900 Pro

    First impressions was that this card is freaking huge. Makes my 7800 Gt look like a baby. So yea so I installed it and its up and running. I don't know what people are talking about saying this card runs extremely hot because I really dont think it does. It is actually alittle cooler than my...
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    Which is better 7600 GT or 8500 GT?

    So I have a friend who has a 7600 GT right now and wants to do a small upgrade. How much performance gain will he receive from going to a 8500GT?
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    Should I keep my Raid Controller or use Onboard Raid?

    So right now I have a highpoint Raid controller doing Raid 0 with 2 74 GB raptors. I'm wondering should I just switch it to onboard raid. Would I lose any performance? Do many people use Raid controllers these days? Also, if I do decide to switch to using onboard raid, will I lose any of my...
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    Weird problem with my Abit IP35

    So I've been plague with this problem ever since I gotten the board. The problem is that sometimes when I shut down my computer and lets say I turn it on the next morning, it won't post. My motherboard POST mini screen thing tells me that its my memory thats causing the problem. I've already...
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    Building rig for a buddy of mine

    Hello, so I am helping my friend build a brand new computer from scratch. His budget is to spend $1200 dollars. He plans to mainly use the computer for office/school, watching dvds, playing some games (not hardcore ones). He also is not going to overclock at all and wants his computer to be...
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    uGuru on my Abit IP35 Pro wont let me adjust fan speeds

    This problem of me not being able to change the cpu fan speed happend couple weeks ago. I tried updating my bios and using the latest uguru but thats a no go. It was working before. The weird thing is that uGuru itself works as in overclocking in windows works but just not able to set the fan...
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    How much memory bandwidth do we actually use/need?

    I was thinking about this today while I was at work. Do we actually utilize all this memory bandwidth that we get from our memory? Is DDR2 more then enough for gaming purposes and for future games that are coming out? Or is ddr2-1066 an overkill as well as DDR3? What do you guys think? The...
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    Help me figure out what type of ram I have

    So my cousin gave me ram sticks awhile ago, in total it is 2 GB of memory made up of 4 512 MB sticks. They have custom heat spreaderson them so I can't see the model number. I've used Sandra to try to figure out what ram I have and it says its Micron. Now the memory might be ECC and registered...
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    Advice about hard drive placement in case for best airflow

    So the case I have is an Antec 900, I have two options to where I can put my hard drives. Either in the middle rack or the very bottom rack which is almost straight across from the PSU. I've been trying to think of which would give better airflow in the case. I'm thinking putting the hard drives...
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    Whats a good book to learn SolidWorks?

    Hello anandtech, well for this coming school year I need to be pretty good at the 3d drawing program SolidWorks. I've been looking for books that can teach me how to use this program. I've been doing research but there are so many different books, I am wondering what one is the best and isn't...
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    Concerns over my overclock on (QX6850)

    So I started Ocin my QX6850 running on air. I am trying to get 3.33 Ghz stable on it, I have the voltage in bios set at 1.41 (everything below that I've tried has failed ORTHOS). Now when I open up cpu-z it says my voltage is at like 1.216 now isn't that alittle too low? My guru program from...
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    How do you post pics when posting a responds?

    I've got pics of my rig that I want to post but I don't know how to post them at all. Can anyone teach me how?
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    Finally my NEW computer is finally up and running!

    I finally got the parts I wanted, I put it up together and it worked on first try! Here are the components: CPU: QX6850 Mobo: Abit IP35 Pro RAM: OCZ Platinum DDR2-8500 Hard drives: 2x Raptors and 1X 250 GB CD ROM: Lite-On 20X DVD Drive Sound: No sound card yet, just using onboard sound...
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    Choice between Abit IP35 or Asus P5W DH Deluxe[POLL]

    So as of now I have two motherboards in my house, the Abit IP35 and the Asus P5W. I have to choose one and the other has to go. I am not really sure which to go as I have heard great things about each. The down side about P5w is that its an older chipset where as IP35 is the newer one. Thats all...
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    Getting BSOD with new build (Vista 64-bit)

    Hi, I recently upgraded my computer which i was very excited about until i started receiving BSOD from the very beginning I started installing Windows Vista 64-bit. So here is my setup CPU: qx6850 (not OC'd) Motherboard: Asus p5w deluxe (latest bios, 2205 I think) Memory: OCZ Platinum 2 gb...
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    HELP installing CPU in 775

    Hi guys, I have a c2d and Im trying to install it on my Abit IP35 mobo. I see the arrow on the chip but I dont see any signs of how i orient the chip on the motherboard. Can someone please give me advice please?
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    Torn between two motherboards that I have

    So my cousin works at Intel and tests all the new chips that are about to come out. So I currently have a QX6850 in my house right now. The motherboard he gave me to come along with the chip is an ASUS Deluxe PB5/ Wifi. Before I knew this was going to be the board, I ordered an Abit IP35 (non...
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    IS this PSU powerful enough to handle my system?

    So I'm looking at the Thermaltake TR2 500 W PSU for 50 dollars after rebate at Newegg. Well the system I have is: AMD 3700 San Diego at 3700+ OC'd to 2.6 Ghz 1 GB (2 x512MB) of OCZ Gold Vx memory 8500 GT (decided to buy this because its so cheap) A DVD rom drive Hard Drive...
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    Out of these ram sticks, which would you choose?

    Hi all, Im in the market for ram and I decided to get 2 gigs of ram. I do plan to overclock my computer so here are the finalist for the ram. Cosair XMS2 2GB Link or OCZ Platinum Revision 2 2GB Link They range around 80 dollars or so. Feel free to recommend another type. Thanks guys...
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    Advice on my new system build

    Hi all, so I finally decided to upgrade to a Core 2 Quad. I do plan to overclock and play games. So far I've narrowed my parts to the following components: For motherboards, either the ABIT IP35 Pro or ASUS P5K Deluxe/Wifi-AP Now for memory I am really confused whether what to get. Not...
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    Input on Linksys WRT54G

    So I just bought this router from Fry's for 50 dollars. I am wondering if this was a good buy for this price. I could have gotten a D link 624 router instead but decided to try something new. What do you guys think? Is the Linksys WRT54G a good gaming router, and reliable for a 2 story apartment?
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    Anyone having problems getting a Dlink 510 working on Vista?

    I'm having big issues with getting this wireless card working. Its a dlink dwl-510 Rev A. There are no Vista drivers out for it. I've tried many other drivers but no luck. Anyone having this issue and figured a way to get around it? Thanks
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    Please Help me with DLINK 510 on Vista

    I just installed vista 32 bit on my computer. I have a Dlink dwl-510. I have got this wireless card working before using some gigabyte drivers but when I try to use those exact ones again, it doesn't work. The default drivers that are downloaded from windows update installs the drivers but the...
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    Question about Extending a partition

    Hello, so my question is that I have alot of data on my hard drive, no OS installed on it, but I want to install an OS on it. So if I extend the hard drive on the windows vista install screen, will that delete all the data that is already on it? And what exactly does extending do?Thanks
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    How does a motherboard become DEAD?

    Hello, recently my motherboard died and I am trying to figure out what could have caused it that way it won't happen again. The motherboard I had is a DFI LanParty SLI, my brother thinks that it could be the power supply which is an enermax 565p. What do you guys think causes motherboards to...
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    How do you know if your mobo is dead?

    So I been having problems with my computer lately. I first thought it was the processor, which is an amd 64 3000. So I bought a new processor (amd 3700), so I plug it all in and it still does not boot. I have a DFI Lanparty SLI, the diagnostic lights still show 4 red lights. Which means the CPU...
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    My cpu died so I need a new one

    Hello all, so sad to say that my previous chip had just died, which was an amd 64 3000 venice. But I am now in a market for one and is not looking to speed too much on one. I really want an amd x2 3800 but I can't find one anywhere. So I am now looking at the amd 64 3700 san diago on new egg for...
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    Problem with computer not booting up

    Hello guys, I am having problems with my computer not booting up now. So what happens is that I turn it on and the reset light just goes on for couple seconds but then turns off. I have a DFI NF4 SLI motherboard and the diagnostic lights are just left at 4. If anyone know what that means. I...
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    How to make it so windows doesn't automatically install drivers

    Hello, I am wondering how do I make it so when I uninstall lets say a video card driver that when i restart my computer that windows wont automatically reinstall the drivers again? Anyone know?
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    I am gett VISTA right now as we speak!

    Ok guys, im excited about getting Vista the Business Edition for free! I hope all the drivers will be ready! Only thing I am worried about is my Dlink wireless card not working with Vista... Do you guys know the compatibility of drivers with Vista?
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    Is it true that LCD are easier on the eyes?

    Hi, I was wondering if it is true that a LCD screen is easier on the eyes then CRTs. If so how come?
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    C Programmers please help with small program

    Hello, I am given a task which is my last one for the term to write a particular program. I am just looking for steps of how to approach it. So the details about this program is: ? make a myScanf() function that works likescanf("%d", &val) for positive integers. ? i.e. myScanf(int * p)...
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    C Programmers, please help with small program

    This is my second time asking for help again and I don't really like to but sometimes I just get stuck. If you guys could give me advice that would be great. So the program criteria is: Write a program that prints all the perfect #'s less than 10,000. A perfect # is one where the sum of...