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    Incredibly slow ADSL connection

    Sorry about the confusion, I know the usual notation but was a bit slack there. The only time I'm actually referring to MB is the size of the file I downloaded. I ran another test this morning at around 8:30am and got a 3mb down speed, which is much more in line with what it should be. The...
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    Incredibly slow ADSL connection

    Hello all I've recently started an internet connection with Virgin Media (who I think get their internet connection from Telewest). The advertised speed is 8mb, though the maximum possible speed in my area is 5.5mb (according to broadband.co.uk). When I connect via the modem Virgin sent me...
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    Some help with building a computer for my bro

    I know Via isn't the computer enthusiast's choice (at least it wasn't back in my day!), but this system won't be OCed or anything, just running stock. How would this be as a more powerful processor? (it's about £80 more expensive though) AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ (2.6ghz) Socket AM2 Dual Core...
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    Some help with building a computer for my bro

    Hello, I am going to be building a system for my bro, but it's been a while since I was really into computers so I'm really out of date as to what hardware to get. The system I put together on ebuyer.com is as follows: Asustek M2V AM2 VIAK8T890 Sound, Gigalan And USB 2.0 2000MHz FSB...