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    Laptop screen flickering - anyone know how to fix?

    For several months now, I've had a problem with my HP dv3t display. It started off as an occasional flicker, maybe once every hour or so. Now it's happening at least once every minute or two... Sometimes it lasts for up to 10 seconds. It seems to happen less when I extend the screen all the...
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    Desktop computer doing some weird sh*t (turns on/off/on/off)

    Last month, I went on a short trip out of town and decided to turn off my computer to save a few cents on the electric bill (I normally leave it on for weeks at a time). When I got back and pressed the power button, the hardware turned on as normal, but it turned off after a few seconds before...
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    Building a Core 2 Quad System, feedback needed

    I'm gathering the parts to build a Core 2 Quad system once the price drops on July 22. I have a preliminary list of components that I'm thinking about buying (the ones with the asterisks are parts I've already purchased). My price range is $900-$950 - the lower the better. I'm looking for...
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    Need advice w/new rig. First item is the Antec P180.

    Hey guys! It's been a few years since I sold my last desktop and started only using my laptop. I've been out of the loop for a while, so I don't know what video cards/mobos/cpus/etc. are good, quality bargains. I'm looking to build a mid-range system, good enough for running some games such as...
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    Intellipoint software messes up my Dell 700m touchpad

    Nevermind, problem solved
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    svchost takes up all my resources!! need some help

    Whenever I start up my laptop for the first time after properly shutting it down, svchost always takes up ~99-100% of my system resources (which makes the laptop SLOOOOOW!) Since I can't shut down the laptop when it's in this condition, I always have to hold the power button until it turns off...
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    Need advice on SN45G

    For all of you who have experience with building a Shuttle SN45G: I'm planning on ordering a SN45G case along with new components for my new computer, and I have some questions about compatibility and what the best components to get are. Is it possible to have two hard drives along with a...