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    Making my computer quieter

    Right now I'm using the stock heatsink/fan that came on my CeleronD 3.2ghz LGA775. This is pretty much the loudest fan in my system. When I unplugged this fan for a second, the audio level was very nice with just a small hum from the power supply. What do you think will be the cheapest way to...
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    Video Card problems

    I Just got a new monitor (Gateway 22") and am having trouble getting it to work with its standard resolution of 1680 x 1050. Through VGA, this resolution works fine but when I try to use DVI all I get is a bunch of jumbled up lines that look like this -> Picture Now, I'm thinking its...
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    Upgrading Laptop Ram, DDR or DDR2?

    Hi, I've got a compaq laptop thats about 1 year old that currently has 2x256 DDR memory sticks (I think its DDR at least, the label just says DDR) I am wanting to put 2x512 in it but im not sure which type of RAM I need. If it currently has DDR, will DDR2 sticks fit? Or should I just get DDR? Thanks
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    New webcam only shows a black image

    Hi, Ive got a Dynex webcam that says its compatible with Vista, but I'm only getting a black image. It works fine on a different XP machine. I've tried reinstalling software, drivers, and everything I could think of.. Any ideas on what I should do? thanks
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    Tunneling software to play LAN game online?

    I like to play Starcraft with a friend over my Lan but is there a program that can make it appear that he is on my local network when he is at his house? I know for xbox there is Xlink and XBConnect and these both work great. Something similar for pc games would be perfect. Thanks!
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    Newly Installed Modem doesnt show up in Device Manager

    Hi, Im getting an older PC ready to give to my cousin who has dial-up internet. I found a modem that I used to have and installed it but it doesnt show up in the device manager. Nothing pops up or anything. Its like its not even there. I even tried a different dial-up modem that I know is...
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    Better keyboard / mouse for Wrist Pains

    Hi, this past week my right wrist has been hurting a ton and it doesnt seem to go away. Do you think this might have something to do with being on the computer a ton? Ive seen those vertical mice and if this pain is caused by computing, would those help at all? thanks
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    Chat software to host a chatroom

    Hi, a bunch of friends and I usually have a big chat every night and right now we just all use aim. I was looking for somehting more powerfull that could let me boot people and just have alot more features. I was thinking something web based or similar system that would be easy for people to use...
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    Computer Turns on for 2 seconds then off

    Hey i just got home to my computer off and all the clocks blinking so i guess we lost power for a littlle bit. I went to turn the computer on and it just goes on for about 2 seconds and turns off. Fans and everything spin up and then nothing after 2 seconds. Im thinking its probly something with...
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    XP/Vista Partitions

    Hi, right now im using XP pro on an 80gb HD. Ive used about 30gb on the drive. Right now its formatted into 1 80gb partition. What can I use to make this smaller so I can have room for vista? And once i get vista installed, how do I select what partition to boot? thanks!
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    Getting internet/network on a win98 machine

    Hi, i have a windows 98 machine and i put an ethernet port in, connected it to my router and i cant figure out why im not getting any internet to it. TCP/IP is installed and that is set to obtain ip address automatically. Other than that, what settings do i need to mess with to get this working?
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    How much can I get for this PC at Garage Sale?

    Hi, Were having a garage sale and i was going to put this computer out there and try to get something out of it. How much do you think I can get? Heres the specs http://www.epinions.com/cmhd-Desktops-All-HP_Pavilion_8590C/display_~full_specs I was going to include everything... Computer...
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    PC not booting up sometimes

    Hi. My custom built has recently been acting strange and wont boot all the way. It seems to get stuck where it displays the processor type. When this happens it will just stay like this until I turn it off. It is starting to do this more frequent and I dont know whats wrong. Heres a pic of my...
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    Getting blues screens and now my Windows wont boot

    My computer was working just fine and then it popped up a blue screen, i restarted it thinking everything would be ok and then i got this screen - http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/C...90/computer%20probs/IMG_1020Medium.jpg I managed to get windows to boot back up and after a few...
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    iPod Nano hack to make it play videos?

    Hi, i was talking to a friend today and he said he knows people that have somehow hacked their ipod Nano to play video files. Is this possible and if so, how can i do this? thanks!
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    PC wont turn on and its not the PSU

    Hi, i just received an old P3 from someone to try to fix. When I try to turn it on, I get nothing. the power LED on the motherboard is lit and ive tried other working psu's and It still will not boot up. Ive looked at the switch and have tried other power switches and that does not seem to be...
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    Sharing Dialup across network?

    Hi i normally have cable internet but we had a big storm that knocked out our cable and they dont know how long it will take to get it back. We currently are using dialup until our cable is fixed. What I need to know is if its possible to share the dialup connection. Maybe using internet...
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    I need a good TV viewing app for my TV Tuner

    Hi, I have a tv tuner in my computer and the software it came with isnt the best. What are some good ones that are preferably cheap or free. Thanks!
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    Whats the diff between these 2 cases?

    I like this case here and it is the xblade by A-Top. Then there is this one at TigerDirect. It looks exactly the same but has no brand and doesent have the xblade logos everywhere. Think its the same case? Is the quality going to be the same as the xblade? thanks
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    Way to make dvd files into viewable movie?

    Hi, i have used cloneDVD2 to make backups of my dvd movies on my computer. I saved them as the regular dvd files like .vob and stuff. Is there a way to make all of these files into a regular video file like a wma so i can watch them on my computer?
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    Question about a few psu's that come with cases

    Hi im thinking about getting either this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811147001 or this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811208008 and im not sure if they come with that 2x2 connector beside the main 2x20 pin connector like this Picture...
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    Newly built system starts acting strange

    Hi, ive just built a new system and it has been running fine for about a week and just yesterday it crapps out. I was playing counterstrike when the screen blinks for a sec and then the whole computer just shuts down. When i go to turn it back on, the fans spin the hd spins but the system led...