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    Blurry text on video upgrade

    Hello, I just recently upgraded my video card from an X800 to a 9600GSO. Everything seemed to work fine, except that I am noticing that images and text are "blurred" considerably at the same resolution. I am using a VGA to DVI adapter, though I am not sure that would have any effect...
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    WRT300N setup

    Hello, I am currently configuring a wrt300n router for use with wired and wireless connections -I would like the router to provide DHCP to all wired workstations on the network. The network will have shared resources and will serve as an intranet -Wireless connections should only be...
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    ntoskrnl.exe problems on bootup

    Well i'm trying to install a new hard drive into my computer simply as a storage device rather than bootable (it is sata). Anyway, when I try to boot the computer with the drive installed, I get the error about ntoskrnl.exe being corrupt or missing. However, when I disconnect the drive...
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    Motherboard for E2180?

    Hey guys, i'm looking at buying an E2180 for a new build im planning. I'm looking to hit around 3.0-3.2 Ghz from one of these chips but i'm stuck on what motherboard to get. Which motherboard could accomplish this easily? So far i've heard that an Abit IP35-E is a good choice. Is this...
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    New CPU advice...E2180?

    I'm considering upgrading from my current processor (Opteron 144) to an intel dual core. Currently, I'm pretty confused on what model processor to get. Keep in mind i'm going to overclock the heck out of it (looking for around 3.0-3.2) From what I've read, an E2180 seems like a good choice...
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    RAID 0 troubles

    First off, let me state that I am dual booting Windows XP and Linux (with GRUB) Well, currently I'm trying to create a RAID 0 (striping) array on two 160gb SATA drives merely for storage (not booting) on ports 3 and 4. The problem I'm having is that the computer tries to boot from the RAID...
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    Setting up Raid...which is best?

    Hi, I just recently purchaced two 160GB SATA drives that I would like to use as storage on my computer by using a raid array on both. Which raid "mode" do you think is best for this situation? Thanks
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    Come out of hibernation within xx minutes??

    As the title suggests, I would like my computer to come out of hibernation (or standby) within a set amount of time Is there a way to do this?? Thanks
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    Good Server Distro

    I'm planning on setting up a small server at home for personal use, but i'm having trouble deciding the distro to use... What distro do you guys recommend for a server?? What are your thoughts on Gentoo? Thanks for your time
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    ATI CCC problems...

    Well, I just installed the Catalyst Control Center from the Dhzer0point drivers. The CCC was not installed previously The problem that I am having is that it will not launch. I double click, and nothing happens. I can see CLI.exe in the task manager though. Sometimes when I double click...
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    Slow boot up time

    Hi guys First off let me say that i've been having a slow boot up problem pretty much ever since I built my own computer. Windows loads almost perfectly normal and hangs just before all the icons, taskbar, start menu or anything loads (I have autologin enabled), so the only thing I can see...
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    Quick Question

    Hey guys, Since my router has a limited number of open slots for port forwarding, would it be safe just to port forward all ports 1-60000 to overcome this issue? Also, if I did do this, would the ports be open all the time or only open when an application requests to communicate through...
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    MS Visual C++ (.NET) vs C++

    A few quick questions: Do you guys know the difference between Visual C++ (.NET) and just regular C++? What about Microsoft Visual Studio .net as well? Also, which one do you think would be better to learn? Thanks!!
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    2 Routers. One wired and another wired/wireless

    Basically, I have two routers. One that is wired and one that is wired and has wireless capabilities. The main router (wired) is the one connected to the internet. So, the other router is connected to the main router with an ethernet cable. Confused yet?? The main router assigns a subnet of...
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    Dual/Triple Monitors

    Well, I was considering trying out dual/triple monitors. I know that a lot of people would say to get three instead of two. If that is the case, then I would need a new PCI video card (My current video card supports 2 monitors) 1. What would be the best PCI video card for the job? I...
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    VB or Java?

    Right now I know nothing about programming languages, and would like to learn more in this area to help develop my computer programming skills for a possible career, or just for the experience. A conference I'm considering attending will have a 1-day workshop on Visual Basic. How useful would...
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    Zalman vf700Cu

    Hey guys I was thinking about buying a vf700Cu for my current video card, but before I go through the installation process I would like to get a heads up on a few things. 1. What can I use to take off the thermal paste on the gpu (from the stock cooler) 2. Can the zalman plug in directly...
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    Safe to abort drive-cloning?

    Well, right now I'm cloning a 120gb hard drive to a 160gb hard drive. For my own, personal reasons I have to abort the process by turning off the computer and rebooting from the 120gb hard drive (the drive that is being cloned). Is this safe? What could happen? Thanks!!
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    Problems with Debian installation

    Right now, I'm trying to use 2 DVDs to install Debian (3.1_r1 "stable") to my computer. The only thing going wrong with the installation is that Debian Installer cannot auto-detect my network controller, which is the NVIDIA nForce Network Controller. I tried individually selecting forcedeth...
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    PartitionMagic: "Partition Type: BAD"

    Well, I just installed my second distro of linux onto my secondary hard disk (Ubuntu and Kubuntu), which also has a primary NTFS partition on it also. Everything went fine, but I wanted to resize my partitions to redistribute and manage free space a bit better. Unfortunately, when I fired...
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    Kubuntu or Mandriva?

    Hey guys, I was just wondering what you guys thought about kubuntu and mandriva. Which one do you recommend for the KDE desktop? Also, what do you guys think of Debian? Thanks
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    Ubuntu: X server will not start!!

    Hi all, I am a complete and total linux noob, so I decided to try out Ubuntu. The installation went great, but when starting up Ubuntu I get an error about the X server not being able to start. It then immediately goes to a textual environment. So now, Im stuck. I don't know what to do...
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    17" to 21" CRT

    Well, I am thinking of upgrading my monitor from a 17" Envision to a 21" P1130. My question is will I notice any difference between the two monitors at the same resolution? Currently, I use windows at 1024x768 on my 17". Would I notice any difference between the monitors at 1024x768? Like...
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    Magic Screen Problems...

    I know its not a really big deal, but I would like to get a certain picture to display at bootup, and I would greatly appreciate your help. But right now I am having some problems with getting the new picture into the ROM. Evertime I try to open the picture I get a "stream read error" error...
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    Front Panel Audio, IEEE 1394, and USB

    Merry Christmas!! I'm really confused on how to hook up the Front Panel Audio, Firewire ports, and USB ports on the TT Tsunami Case (for the front panel). I have an Epox 9NPA+ Ultra Mobo. 1. For USB, my manual says that I need a "NC" connection on pin 10. Currently, I have a cable labeled...
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    Do I need them all?

    Well, I just started my build today, but I am actually missing 1 standoff. Is this going to affect the motherboard? Thanks
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    Arctic Silver 5

    Hey, I was just wondering how much Arctic Silver 5 thermal compound I should put on the IHS of the CPU. I've heard that on these forums, people are suggesting about a 1/3 grain rice. However, the Arctic Silver website calls for about 1 1/2 grains of rice. I'm not sure which one to choose, so...
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    A little concerned...

    Well, my opteron 144 CAB2E 0545MPMW just came in today. However, I am a little concerned at how much power this processor is going to take. I am going to do overclocking. Most likely 2700mhz @ 1.6v. The only reason i'm concerned is because I only have a 430W power supply. You guys think...
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    Remotely shutting down an application

    Hey guys, Is it possible to shut down an application running on computer A from computer B remotely? (This is within my LAN of course) If so, how? Thanks
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    Epox 9NPA+ Ultra and PATA.

    I was thinking about getting the motherboard in the title, however I have just a few quick question: Does this motherboard support ATA 100? Can an ATA 100 hard drive be used in a ATA 133 motherboard? Thanks
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    Warm!! X800GTO2 retail

    X800GTO2 $239 shipped on newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102634 Thoughts?
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    Opteron 144 vs. AMD 64 3000+

    Well, right now I'm trying to decide on getting an E3 3000+ Venice or an Opteron 144. I've heard that both overclock extremely well (which is what i'm planning to do). Anyways, I have a few questions... What one would be better in terms of performance? Is the new CAB2E revision good at...
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    Power Supply

    Well, I already have an Antec TP 2.0 430W power supply, but my question is will it support my "soon to be" system? Epox 9NPA+ Ultra 3000+ Venice @ 2.7ghz (2 x 512) Corsair VS C3D X800 GTO 16P (Overclocked to around 540/590) 2 7200 rpm hard drives TT tsunami case Thanks
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    Corsair Value Ram...

    OK, well I'm going to be overclocking a 3000+ venice with an Epox 9NPA ultra motherboard to around 2.6 ghz. Will Corsair Value Select RAM run with mem dividers well? What do I need to tweak? Thanks
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    A choice of motherboards...

    I'm having some trouble finding what motherboard would be best for me. I plan to do some pretty high overclocking on a 3000 venice to around 2.6-2.7 ghz. So far, I've picked out these boards: 1. Ep-9NPA+ ultra 2. Abit A8N Ultra 3. DFI LanParty Ultra-D I know the Epox, and Abit will at...
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    Drivers

    Im going to be getting an EP-9NPA+ ultra motherboard, and a C3D x800 gto video card for my new build. Not only that, but i'm going to be using my old hard drive with xp installed, so i'll be using the sysprep method. Which drivers do I install first, if any? When do I install them? Thanks
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    XP-90 and what fan?

    I was thinking about getting a ThermalTake Silent Cat 92mm for my XP-90 heatsink. It looks good (52.24 cfm @ 21dBA). How does it compare to the panaflo L1A or L1B? Thanks
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    Epox 9NPA ultra

    I've heard that the Epox +9NPA ultra motherboard is a good overclocker. Is this true? I was planning on doing some overclocking with this board with a 3000 or 3200. How far can it overclock? Also, would a xp-90 and panaflo l1a be a good cooling solution? Thanks
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    X850 pro VIVO, or X800xl

    Well, I've narrowed my new video card down to two choices. Unfortunately, I cannot decide which one to get. My options are to get an X850 pro VIVo, flash, and oc. My other option is just go get a x800xl and oc. I can get both at relatively the same price. Which one do you think would be...
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    Question about Monitors...

    Well, let's just say I don't have the best monitor, cause its really old. To be exact, it's an EPI Envision En-710e CRT. According to Everest, my monitor can go to a max resolution of 1280x1024 @ 65 Hz. Is this true? Or can I go even higher? -Thanks