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    How is Laser Printer/Toner open shelf life?

    I'm debating getting a cheap monochrome laser printer for assignments. I've always used an inkjet printer. The issue I've noticed is if you don't use them enough, even with cleaning, the print head eventually has issues (and ink runs out, but usually at a slower rate. Old Canon S530D by the...
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    I need a router that caps upload...

    Ok, the thing is, the person I will be living with in about a month (and sharing a connection with) is going to be running a game server 24/7. I've browsed the internet with torrent uploads maxed, and it usually slows down worse then dial-up connecting to sites. Does anyone know of a router I...
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    Best TV card w/o delay (For PS2)?/

    I'm looking to replace my Leadtek TV Expert TV tuner because it has a split-second delay (enough so that action games are not really playable). Has anyone here used a capture card on their computer that can confirm that it has no (human noticable) delay because they have played action games on...
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    Will PCI card work on a PCIe 16x Mobo?

    I'm looking into getting a new motherboard, and a new video card shortly after. I've currently got a Radeion 9800 Pro, which is AGP, but when I upgrade, I want to ditch the AGP slot, and get a PCIe 16x video card to go with it (which will probably be a week or two later). Does anyone know if...
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    Logitech MX5000 Desktop: Anyone have it?

    I'm looking at this desktop, and there are a few things I'd like clairified before I buy it, since reviews on it aren't very common. Is the mouse and keyboard both bluetooth? I'd like to use the mouse w/ my iBook (BT enabled), but I find it odd that the Mouse is BT, but they haven't...
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    Is it possible to process Dolby Pro Logic II through Line-In?

    I have seen an increase in things that use Dolby Pro Logic II, but don't feel like upgrading my receiver quite yet. Is it possible to hook a game console up through line-in and have your PC process the sound for you? I use a vid capture card on my server anyways for TV (Seperate from the comp...
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    Gigaworks S750: Should I upgrade my Audigy ES to a Audigy 2 ZS?

    I'll be getting the Gigaworks S750 soon, and I'm not sure if I should upgrade my soundcard or not. I've currently got an Audigy ES. I know the Audigy 2 ZS supports all 7 satellites, but there also aren't many things that support 7.1 yet that I know of (And I'm not sure how well the upmixing...
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    Gigaworks S750: Min bitrate for mp3 audio?

    I'm going to be receiving the Creative Gigaworks S750 speakers soon (W/ audigy card for now, will get an Audigy 2 ZS eventually). What do people here recommend is the minimum bitrate that won't cause a noticable degredation in sound quality for these speakers? I've heard for speakers like...
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    Hot Deal: Creative Gigaworks S750 $324 from dell

    The Creative gigaworks S750 speaker system is being sold for $324.25 After 25% off accessory coupon, and a $50 MIR coupon from creative for dell's store. They were even less with the $30 off coupon for 12/3 only (I got them then. $290 is cheaper then the best price for the S700, which I...
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    WInXP: Is there a way to slow down a CD-ROM?

    I"ve got a friend with a laptop, and the CD-ROM in it is overheating, causeing the computer to shut itself down. I figure slowing down the drive will fix that problem and cool it down. Does anyone know of a feature in Windows XP to do that, or a free tool to do that? (Nero DriveSpeed isn't...
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    MSI Radeon 9800 Pro: Anyone have any opinions?

    I'm probably going to be getting a Radeon 9800 Pro based card soon. Performance-wise, they all seem pretty similar, with Powercolor having a slight edge. On newegg, I noticed MSI's card has a hell of a bundle, so I'm tempted to get that one (can't resist free games). It's listed as being at...
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    Help!! Contents of CD/DVD-ROM drives not changing!

    For some reason, when I eject a CD-ROM (I've got a DVD burner, CD burner, and CD drive), it ejects it, but it doesn't seem to register to the system. If I put in a new CD and open it, it will show the contents of the first CD put in, and have some errors if I try running the programs listed...
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    Computer repair/upgrade: How much to charge people?

    I know this isn't quite technical support, but it's support for someone else, so I figured this forum would do. I'm sure a lot of people on these boards have had to repair and/or upgrade peoples computers before. How much do you charge for various services? I'm someone currently in college...
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    Hauppauge WinTV PVR 250/350: Is it ok for playing a PS2 on?

    I'm thinking of getting a Hauppauge WinTV PVR 250. I've read that people have had problems playing a game console on them due to some sort of a delay in the video being displayed. Is this true? I'm looking into one of these because my PVR box is my only computer, so a card with hardware...
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    Archos 20GB USB2.0 Jukebox Recorder: 129.88!

    Amazon's site is selling the Archos 20 GB USB 2.0 Jukebox Recorder for $129.88 after rebate. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000T1R4O/qid=1077419396/br=1-1/ref=br_lf_etk_ce_av__1//104-3285755-6915958?v=glance&s=electronics&n=1195894 Seemed like a steal to me, even though the...
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    Good speakers with good treble for ~$200 - $300?

    I'm looking into buying new speakers (upgrading from Midiland 8200 v1), and the set I've determined as the best for me is the Logitech z-680. But my main reason for upgrading is for better treble, which I've heard Logitech speakers suck at. Are there any 5.1 speakers other then pricy Klipsch...
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    ATI AIW-7500 fan failure. What's a good replacement?

    The fan on the said video card has been acting very erratic, and not spinning/cooling properly. Artifacts and odd noises have become common. I've taken it off and cleaned it to try to fix it, but didn't work, and idk if ATI would fix it anymore if they can tell I took the fan off. Anyone have...
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    9600XT vs. 9800 Pro: Is speed the only difference?

    I'm split between getting a 9600XT and a 9800 Pro. My main reason for upgrading is Half-Life 2. Is the only difference between then 9600XT and 9800 Pro speed related, or do they have a difference in special abilities? Would one have an advantage in Half-Life 2, or no? I've been considering...
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    Old 1 GHz computer: would upgrading it be worth it?

    I've got a stepbrother who wants me to upgrade his computer for him (he doesn't have the money for a new one, so that's not an option). It's a Presario 5000. Would sticking a new video card like an ATI 9600-XT into this system (Athlon 1 GHz, AGP slot, will be upping the ram) be worth it? I...
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    Hardrive delay in a single folder: why???

    I've got a WinXPSE, primary SATA HDD on a PCI card, a DVD burner as primary on channel 1, a few other drives, and a WD 80 GB drive as Master on channel 2. For some reason, when I try to open and sometimes write to a certain folder it has like a 30 second delay before it registers anything. It...
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    Creative Muvo: Any good for recording Lectures?

    I've thought about getting a voice recorder to record lectures at the college I attend, but many of the digital ones are so expensive, it would be smarter to just get a muvo to use as a voice recorder and music player. But how does the muvo compare to the really high-gain sensitive mics of the...
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    Upgrade to Logitech Z-5300: is it worth it?

    I've currently got a MidiLand 8200 (first rev.). They have done the job for a while, but the treble is significantly weaker then that which my old Creative FPS-1000's had (yes, ancient and underpowered, lol). Does anyone have any experience with both of these speakers and would it be worth the...
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    Good software for nightly file backups?

    I've got a system w/ a main HD and a secondary HD for storage. What I want to do is back up the secondary one to the main HDD and back up some system files from the main one to the secondary one every night. What software do you recommend for this?
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    Sharing Documents and Settings folder between two computers: bad idea?

    I've got a computer at home and a computer at college. I've got a spare 80 GB drive in a removable bay I'd like to store my documents and settings folder on, and if possible, share it between the two computers (stuff like Outlook XP and other settings files on it too). Is this a good idea, or...
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    Outputting AIW sound digitally through line-in w/ A7N8X

    I've got an ASUS A7N8X Del. mobo hooked up to a surround sound reciever. There is an option on the nVidia audio utility to pass an analog connection through digitally to work on the speakers, which works, as I learned w/ some feedback from my mic :-\. The problem is, even though I try putting...
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    Problem with A7N8X SATA configuration.

    I already made an earlier post on this problem, but am now going to summarize it a bit better. I have an A7N8X Deluxe system, and have just started using SATA with a Maxtor 160 GB HDD. Since using this, I have gotten a couple of chkdsk's occuring after a startup after a clean shutdown...
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    A7N8X w/ S-ATA: Unstable installs. Help!!!

    I just recently got a S-ATA Maxtor 160 GB drive, and i cannot get a stable install. With my old Western Digital IDE drive, I had chkdsk run maybe once on a startup, and didn't have to correct any files. But with this drive, it's starting up from time to time after normal shut-downs and messing...
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    A7N8X - mobo SATA software or HDD SATA software?

    I've got an A7N8X w/ WinXP SP1, and I am going to be adding in a SATA drive as the boot drive. I've chosen Maxtor's 160GB model. When I install a new copy of Windows, should I use the Silicon Image SATA driver, software, etc, or should I use Maxtors SATA software? Or some kind of a...
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    Best way to wire a MidiLand 8200 to Creative DDTS-100

    I'm looking into buying a Creative DDTS-100 to replace the reciever on my Midiland 8200's. For those of you that don't know anything about it, gear.ign.com has a preview of it (It's just been released). My problem is, the only way to get audio from a reciever to the speakers is through...
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    Best software for OS backup?

    I'm using WinXP and a DVD burner, and I would like to back up a semi-bare Windows XP image onto a CD for restoration if needed. Anyone have any suggestions for an easy to use program that will allow me to backup Windows XP (NTFS) to a DVD, and easily pop it into a DVD-ROM at startup to restore...
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    What software is good for Hardrive data duplication? (copying data from a dying drive to a new RMA'ed drive)

    I'll soon be getting a new hardrive in the mail to replace my dying one (Western Digital 80 GB, non-special edition). What would be the best program to use to transfer the data from one drive to another? I'm thinking some sort of program that will fit on a floppy or CD that I can boot that...
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    AS3 compared to the stock SLK-800A paste comparison

    When I installed my SLK-800A, I used the stock thermal paste. Anyone know what type of paste this is? And does anyone know how it compares to Artic Silver 3?
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    SLK-800 removal worth it for 1 hr drive?

    I'm going to be going to college in a few weeks, and I've got an A7N8X mobo w/ an SLK-800A (The one that clips onto the CPU socket). I'm going to be driving about an hour away to transport it to where my college is. Should I bother removing it? I know this was covered before, but that was for...
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    wifi connection dropping after not being used overnight

    I've got a Speedstream 1022 client USB adaptor, and have used it with a SpeedStream 2624 router, and am now using it with a D-link 614+ router and D-Link 900AP+ repeater. After not using the wifi connection for a number of hours (ex. overnight), the connection is dropped, and I am unable to...
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    BSOD error occuring since I settled on my o/c speed

    My CPU temps are within range (never over 51), and passed a Prime95 burn-in. I've got an A7N8X mobo, 1 stick of Corsair 3200 low latency memory, and a Barton 2500 o/c to 3000, stock vCore. i've been getting a BSOD lately with the error code "DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL". Another forum said...
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    Which repeaters work w/ SpeedStream 2624?

    I have a SpeedStream 2624. Does anyone know of a repeater that works with this router?
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    Belkin F5D7130 or Buffalo Tech WBRG54 compatibility for repeating w/ other routers

    I've got a Speedstream 2624 Router. It isn't getting the range I need alone. I am looking into getting a Belkin F5D7130 or Buffalo Tech WBRG54 router that can also act as a repeater. The reason for this is because I'll have use of another router soon, figure I might as well get one that...
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    Siemens Speedstream 2624 wifi performance compared to other router/APs performance

    I've got a Speedstream 2624 Router/access point. I am unable to get a stable signal to the top floor of my house (It's stuck in the basement cuz two PCs are wired down here, and one wireless upstairs). How does this routers performance compare with other wifi routers/APs that are on the...
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    What affect does case placement have on CPU temp?

    I am using a Platinum XP case w/ Antec UV fans for input air and output air. My CPU is a Barton 2500 o/c to 3000 and an SLK-800 heatsink and Panaflo Ultra fan. My processor temps are quite a bit higher then most peoples with my processor and cooling systems (minus the case and fans. But on...
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    Trendnet 6 dBi gain antenna a big help?

    I'm using a Siemens SpeedStream 2624 WIFI router w/ a SpeedStream 1022 USB WIFI adaptor. I have the router downstairs, and the computer w/ the adaptor upstairs. Would a Trendnet 6 dBi Directional Indoor Antenna or 4 dBi Omni Indoor Antenna help my signal? As is, I'm getting maybe 30% - 40%...