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    DEAD* CaseLogic Neoprene 15.4" Noteobok Case = $7.99 with new Google Checkout & Free S/H

    EDIT: The FREE Shipping deal has ended With all the good notebook deals floating around, most of us will need another case! Case Logic NCLE-4 Neoprene Notebook Case, Black. http://www.buy.com/prod/case-l...oc/16234/10330223.html $17.99 - Google Checkout $10 off + Free S/H = $7.99...
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    Why does my external HD's speeds suck so bad?

    I am running a Western Digital Caviar SE 320 GB IDE UltraATA/100 in a Mad Dog USB 2.0 enclosure. Right now I am transfering 46GB worth of data to it and the best it will do is 7.10 MB/sec. Shouldn't it be at least twice this speed?
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    Does formatting a PATA HD normally take a long time?

    I just bought a new 320GB Western Digital and started the format out of Vista's disk management. That was an hour ago and the progress only shows 13%. If it makes any difference, I am running the hard drive out a Cypress chipset external enclosure. Could this be what is making it slow, or...
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    Hot! Olympus m:robe 500i 20GB touchscreen mp3 player $200 @ Circuit City

    $200 out the door, cheapest places on the net are still $300+ Not the best UI in the world and you have to use Olympus's crappy software to upload music, BUT, the audio quality and volume is clear and loud. You can't beat 20GB for $199.99. Olympus's crappy software is manageble and not that...
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    My Computer goes nuts after removing hardware

    I temporary installed a second harddrive so I can copy some files over. After I removed the harddrive and restarted windows, if I open up My Computer or Explorer I will get the searching flashlight. If I am lucky this will only go on for a minute and then My Computer finally pops up. Shutting...
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    Best sub $200 PCI Express card?

    Doesn't matter if it is Nvidia or ATI. Can't decided from the current crop, need some suggestions.
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    Warm! .com .net .org domains for $4.95/year

    http://www.netfirms.com/domain-names I registered a couple last night, they were up and running by this morning.
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    Smoking hot! Microsoft Wireless Intellimouse Explorer 2.0 $14.99 @ CompUSA

    $15 in store, no rebates needed. Awesome mouse, it's great for gaming, I experiecned no lag and the batteries really do last 5-6 months with heavy usage. Only comes in the red color, CompUSA store I went to at least had 100 in stock...
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    F`ing HOT! D-Link DI-614+ 802.11b Wireless Router $17.74 after rebate!!!

    This is a highly rated 802.11b Wireless Router... 1. Use $20 off $75+ orders Coupon Code (Code can be found by searching for "Office Depot Coupons") 2. Search for Item# 613684 at Officedepot.com $97.74, Add to Item Cart, Checkout with Method of Payment Cash and In-Store Pickup. 3. When you go...
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    80GB UDMA /100 8mb Buffer Western Digital $68.99 after rebate @ Frys

    $108.99 in-store price - $40 Western Digital mail in rebate = $68.99 Fry's SKU #3306462
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    *HOT* 512MB PC3200 DDR @ Frys $65.00

    ***EDIT: See update below. http://shop2.outpost.com/product/3623655 $59.99 @ Outpost.com $65.00 @ Fry's Electronic Stores Item# #: 3623655 So far it is running stable at 400mhz on my Gigabyte 8PE800, been playing BF1942 and Unreal 2k3 without a problem. Haven't overclocked it thought...
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    *delete me*

    wrong forum
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    Smoking HOT deal on AA Batteries... 80 for $10

    Disposable AA Alkaline, German RedCell brand. 40 batteries in a pack, each pack has batteries individually wrapped in groups of 4. Buy 1 get 1 free, total 80 batteries for $10.00 @ CompUSA Batteries have a Best If Used By date of June 2006. Nice for me, since my digicams can use AA...
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    How do you hotwire a PSU so it is always on?

    building a seperate case to run HDs.... everythings all set to go except I don't know what wires to bridge on the MB connector so that the PSU is always on so the HD's can draw power off of it. It's just a standard ATX power supply.
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    Cooling a Athlon XP 1600+

    Currently my setup consists of a Volcano 7 HSF with the temp sensor intact... 1 80cm fan on the sidepanel acting as a intake blowing air directly on the HSF and MB and 1 80cm fan on the rear acting as a exhaust. The CPU averages 40*C and the overall sys temp is 34*C Do you think I would...
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    Annoying static pop from ECS K7S5A integrated audio

    Every once in awhile when audio plays like if I click on a link there will be a loud static pop with the sound? Anybody experience this with their motherboard? Know what it could be? If it matters I have Logitech Z340s plugged in.
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    Keep getting an error trying to install XP Pro

    I am trying to install a legal never before installed copy of XP Pro onto my soon to become file serv computer. OK so... I delete the parition, create a new one and do a NTFS format. Setup loads all fine and begins installation then less then a few minutes into the install it stops and gives...
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    AMD: To shim or not to shim?

    It's not something I have seen alot of people do, but I have read some reviews where the people wouldn't install a heatsink without one... What are the benefits/reasons to use one? This is the first AMD system I am building and the shim is the only part I haven't ordered.
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    Your thoughs on the cheapo system I am building..

    I just need a cheapo 2nd box for surfing the net and using MS Office... Ordered some new parts and mixing it with spare parts I have around the house... again this is a cheapo box with no high expections for performance. I am just asking if anybody can spot any flaws or recommend changes. Parts...
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    A valuable site to check up on a Hot Deal Reseller

    http://www.resellerratings.com Majority of the resellers that have been mentioned in this forum have reviews there. I always check it for a Reseller before I place a order on stuff I find on Pricewatch. It has become a invaluable resource and I hope more people start commenting about their BAD...
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    Power supply or motherboard problem?

    I was given a free computer by my last client. 1.3ghz Celron running a motherboard with the Intel 810 Chipset. It's not a major problem, but can be a unconvince when putting the computer into standby. I have already replaced the power supply which I thought was the source of the problem, but...
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    Controlling Bass with a Hercules Muse XL Sound Card

    I got a freebie second box from one of my clients... the on board audio dosen't give me the option of adjusting the Trebel or Bass. I just need a cheapo soundcard... Anybody know if the Muse XL gives you the option of adjusting trebel and bass under the Advance button under sound properties?