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    MB/Memory Recommendations for 6600 upgrade

    I'm looking to replace my CPU, MB and memory with a Core2 and 2 gigs of DDR2. What's the best choice in MB for about $120-130. Decent overclocking ability would be nice, but not critical. I'm more interested in ease of setup and compatibility (after struggling with memory settings and...
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    Best bang for the buck with $500 spending limit??

    This is true, however it probably wouldn't be that noticeable with a lowend video card like the 7600GT. Buying used parts is great if you have the constitution to stomach the hassles and risk associated with it. Here's someone selling a 939 3000+ with a MB for $50. He's also selling a...
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    Best bang for the buck with $500 spending limit??

    Great work. But he might want to consider a 7600GT instead of the 6800GX. Not only can he get it cheaper, but it should outperform the 6800GX by a significnant margin. Here's one for $109 after rebate: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130062 This one is 119 after...
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    quiet/silent 2K gaming PC

    Ahh, didn't know that was an ATI chip. My bad.
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    quiet/silent 2K gaming PC

    Am I the only one that finds this combination to be a bit odd for a gaiming pc.
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    PC Gaming Scene

    I thought I was the only one. I like much about it, but I can't stand the fact that 1/3 of the game is spent on a boat. It makes me nauseous.
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    PC Gaming Scene

    Check out Planetside (free up to a point), Battefield 2, CS Source.
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    Question about Keylogging Trojans

    The first round of keyloggers I got were not detected by my antivirus software, and the outgoing signal that led to my account getting hacked was not stopped by my router's firewall. The second round of keyloggers I picked up appear to have come in while I was using FF. They were promptly...
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    Question about Keylogging Trojans

    Wow, that was uncalled for. Who's covering up ignorance? I fully admit that I'm ignorant, so there's nothing to cover up. But don't haul off with ignorant accusations unless you know what you're talking about. The only ignorance that I see is the assumption that you can only get these things...
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    Question about Keylogging Trojans

    I assume y'all are kidding, but in case you're not, these WoW-related trojans are all from WoW-related websites, including some very reputable ones that have been hacked. Besides, I'm VERY careful when I download pron.
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    Question about Keylogging Trojans

    Thanks for the info. I just found out that Windows has a built in virtual keyboard, and I might try using this to further protect myself. Is there any relatively convenient way to determine if screenshots are being taken when I mouseclick?
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    Question about Keylogging Trojans

    I recently suffered the same fate suffered by hundreds of WoW players -- I got my account information stolen by a keylogger and my account was hacked, gold stolen, etc. Since the attack, I have been a lot more careful about my internet security, using Firefox and Zonealarm, and making sure...
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    Hidden process switching me back to desktop from games?

    I used filemon, and it appears to be cause by a file associated with my HP printer. Several HP related programs appear in the list together, one of which is always running in my process list, and several others which must be activating and deactivating rapidly. The funny thing is, I have...
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    Windows won't load...keeps rebooting before loading.....please help!!!

    Very odd. The last thing I did this morning was a failed attempt to do a repair installation. I just got home from work, and turned on the computer, and it automatically launched right back into the setup process.....I didn't even tell the machine to boot from the CD. So I waited for...
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    Windows won't load...keeps rebooting before loading.....please help!!!

    Updated main post to include all information.
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    PDA, think I might need one, any suggestions?

    You could always go for the ubiquitous ball and chain Crackberry(tm). I personally hate the interface. It's great for email, but not so hot for anything else. A friend of mine has a Treo, and really likes it.
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    Windows won't load...keeps rebooting before loading.....please help!!!

    I only resorted to the Windows CD when the machine failed entirely to load Windows, so it was after the problem started. And you are correct. No matter what I select, the machine will immediately reboot. If I boot off the CD, it will start running Windows setup, but will eventually reboot...
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    Windows won't load...keeps rebooting before loading.....please help!!!

    Thanks for the response. I checked the temps in the Bios, and while my running temps have never been stellar, nothing was significantly out of whack. Everything was at or below 50C.
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    Windows won't load...keeps rebooting before loading.....please help!!!

    thanks for the info, I'll definitely try that.
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    Windows won't load...keeps rebooting before loading.....please help!!!

    No, haven't tried that yet, but the PS/2 KB seems to be working fine in the bios screens. I'll try to boot again this evening with the exact same set of equipment plugged in, which would include the wireless kb/mouse and my PS/2 KB.
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    Windows won't load...keeps rebooting before loading.....please help!!!

    By the way, here's exactly what was happening with my keyboard that led me to all this mess: I was in Opera, and at some point in my web-browsing, the program ran into an apparent bug where every time I left-clicked anywhere in the interface, I would get a pull down menu similar to a...
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    Windows won't load...keeps rebooting before loading.....please help!!!

    I'm using a regular keyboard in place of my wireless setup. It works fine in the Bios screens. The problem is that I can't get past the Windows mode selection screen. If I attempt to run a new Windows installation, the computer still crashes. This is why I suspect that it is hardware...
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    Windows won't load...keeps rebooting before loading.....please help!!!

    My PSU is: ENERMAX Whisper II EG565P-VE FMA(24P) ATX12V 535W Power Supply 90V~135V or 90V~265V UL, cUL, TUV, CB - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103512
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    Windows won't load...keeps rebooting before loading.....please help!!!

    Short Story: My computer will not load Windows. It boots to the Windows mode selection screen, and regardless of which mode I pick, including safe mode, it immediately reboots. Details: I was surfing the internet in Opera, when I noticed a strange bug. A pull down menu would appear...
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    Hidden process switching me back to desktop from games?

    anyone else have ideas/solutions?
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    Hidden process switching me back to desktop from games?

    I tried disabling McAfee, and as I expected, same deal.
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    2x1024 vs. 4x512 PC3200/DDR400 on NF4 board...

    It's not that I'm too lazy to mail the memory to someone, it's that I'm wary about dealing with the logisitics of selling something to a total stranger.
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    2x1024 vs. 4x512 PC3200/DDR400 on NF4 board...

    ...I've heard that using all four slots on an NF4/939 board can reduce your memory performance compared to two slots. My question is: I'm thinking about adding another gig, so how much of a performance hit are we talking about here in terms of FPS? 1%? 20%? Something in between? Does it...
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    Hidden process switching me back to desktop from games?

    I can't say with 100% certainty, but I'm almost positive that this started before I installed McAfee. In fact, I think I installed McAfee because of this problem. Also, I'm pretty sure this problem continues even if I disable it in the tray. Doing so still leave several McAfee-related...
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    Fiance doesn't think I should be mad after she smashed my car

    You're gonna marry a chick that drives a truck? I'm sorry. J/K, lol
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    Hidden process switching me back to desktop from games?

    I have recently noticed a strange phenomenon that occurs when I'm playing WoW (in full screen mode). If I do not touch the keyboard or mouse for a few minutes, my computer will automatically switch back to the desktop as if I had alt-tabbed out of the game. Note, this does not happen if I...