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    Slight overclocking problems

    I bought the following system recently: Asus P5K Mobo Intel Core 2 Duo e6750 @ 2.66 OCZ Reaper 2.0GB Nviida 8800GT 512mb Sonata III case 250gb HD I'm currently in the process of overclocking my CPU. I have it running at 3.0ghz (375 x 8), but my problem lies with the likes of speedstep...
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    earthwatts 500W

    I am looking into buying an Antec Sonata III which comes with an Antec EarthWatts 500W psu, and am wondering if it would have enough power for a 8800GT 512mb. The system would also be running intel c2d, single HD, and no added peripherals. Listing for 8800GT: Requirements Minimum of a...
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    New budget gaming rig

    Motherboard = $119.95 Asus P5K SE - Intel P35 (Core 2 Duo/Quad) PCI-E Socket 775 Motherboard CPU = $195.95 Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 ( 2.33 GHz) Dual-Core Socket 775 Processor Memory = $124.95 - $30.00MIR --> $94.95 OCZ Platinum XTC OCZ2P8002GK 2.0GB PC2-6400 DDR2 Kit Hard Drive =...
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    Upgrading Macbook harddrive

    My bro has a macbook with a 60gb harddrive, but it is at capacity. What kind of hard drive would I need to buy to upgrade it? Does it have to be mac capable or any notebook hard drive?
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    New to Linux

    So I am very new to linux, it is essentially my first time trying to use it. I am trying to install it on the following: Dell Inspiron 6400 / e1505 (Vista) 2.0ghz C2D 2gb Ram ATI x1400 So I'm trying to Dual Boot ubuntu with Vista, I installed Vista first. When I try to now install...
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    Internet Problems

    I seem to be having some trouble with my internet - When I download something, it will just freeze at random places and just stop. I restart the download, and it will just freeze again during another part of the download. - Some webpages that I go to, will come up with cannot connect to...
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    Just wondering...

    So a while back I had problems with my brother's computer where it wouldn't reformat, and it kept comming up with all this errors and corrupted windows files while reformating... So today I decided to work on it again so we can sell it, and since I had already tried replacing every part of it...
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    A+ Certification

    I am thinking about getting my A+ certification. Who here has it? How was it? How long was it? All that stuff
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    Pentium M 1.4ghz

    I got a new laptop from ebay, and it's a centrino, pentium M 1.4ghz. According to CPU-Z, it says my proc is running at 6x99mhz. Is this a mobile feature to save battery, or is there something wrong?
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    19" Widescreen LCD

    Which of these monitors is better? Samsung Viewsonic Or are there some that are better for around that price?
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    How much is this worth?

    Celeron D 2.26ghz Asus P4S800-mx 1x512mb 2 x 256mb (both PC-3200) 30gb ATA133 LG CD-RW/DVD-ROm cheap type case w/ 350w All purchased new in Octobre. I was thinking maybe $150?
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    Diagnostic Programs

    Are there any free hardware, or motherboard in particular, diagnostic programs out there? I suspecta motherboard problem
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    Flickering Monitor

    Since I got my TV tuner about a month or so ago, my monitor seems to like subtly flicker, as though it is on a really low refresh rate, but it is at 72hz. What could be causing this? Video Card: BFG 6600GT AGP TV Tuner: ATI TV Wonder PRO Monitor: An older LCD by MAG Innovation Mobo: Asus...
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    Problem Setting Up Windows

    I started reformating by brother's computer, and in the reformat phase, it froze at 20%. I restarted the computer and I kept getting the message, "The file I386/Ntkrnlmp.exe could not be loaded. The error code is 7". I searched on google and found the Microsoft Knoledge Base article on it. I...
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    Problems with PC-Cillin Internet Security

    I bought PC-Cillin internet security 2006, and I could tell from the minute I installed it something was wrong with it. It took ages to install, about 40 minutes. Once it was done and I rebooted my computer, it would hardly start up. My comp kept crashing and stalling. I have tried on 2...
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    6600GT Fan Noise Problem

    Over the last couple months I've noticed my computer has been really loud, and I've always figured it was my power supply, because of my overclocked intel (2.4C @ 3.2ghz). So I Set it back to 2.4 and it kept on with the noise. So I decided today to see what the problem was. I unplugged fan...
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    Partition Magic Error

    I am trying to add a partition to my computer with partition magic. I've tried both 7.0 and 8.0. After I set what I want, it tells me to allow it to restart my comp, so it does. Then it starts up in PM, and I keep getting Error 27 : Cannot Lock Drive. I did a little research on it, and it...
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    Centurion 5 + 7700cu

    Does anyone know if the Zalman CNPS 7700cu HSF will fit inside a Centurion 5 CAC-T05 case?
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    Removing the Front Bezel

    I recently got this case: http://www.coolermaster.com/index.php?L...T05&other_title=+CAC-T05+Centurion%205 and I am having some difficulty removing the front bezel so that I can remove the Cover for the Drive Bay. I read on the AnandTech review that there are 4 screws to remove, but I...
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    MSN Messenger Problems

    Ever since I got my router (Dlink DI-624) My MSN consistently logs me out and then in again every 5 minutes or so. I opened up the ports 6901 and 1863, but that didn't seem to help. What can I do to fix this?
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    Problem with Doom

    So I just got Doom 3. I opened and and changed the screen resolution and quality, and now when I open up DOom it just opens up with a blank black screen, but you can hear the sound playing. I have a 6600GT AGP EDIT: I have tried re installing it and I still get the same thing.
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    New Video Card

    First off, my current setup is: Asus P4C800 - Deluxe Intel P4 2.4C 478 (oc'ed to 2.88ghz) 1GB valueRam Asus FX-5200 128mb AGP I rarely play games except for like NHL 06, but I wouldn't mind having a decent video card for the odd game. I was looking at the BFG 6600GT OC AGP. I would...