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    Laptop screen flickering - anyone know how to fix?

    Okay thanks. Are those parts replaceable and reasonably cheap?
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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)

    Ugh, I guess it's time to stop being lazy and put in some real effort (was hoping for an easy fix). I may pull out the sledgehammer to add to the intimidation factor. I rewatched Office Space recently, so I'm familiar with the proper disposal method for faulty equipment.
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    Desktop computer doing some weird sh*t (turns on/off/on/off)

    Thanks for the input mech. I tried the screwdriver trick and plugging it directly to the wall (tried that earlier), and it does the same thing. Does it take more than 520W to run a rig like mine? If so, what wattage would you suggest?
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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

    Thanks for the suggestion guys. I will go with a P35 motherboard as you guys recommended (probably the Gigabyte DS3R). After looking at reviews & benchmarks, I'm starting to think the 8600 may not be sufficient. I think I'll get the 8800gts 320MB. I may go with a cheaper hard drive if the...
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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.

    Thanks for the suggestions :) I already have Windows XP, but I'm going to get Vista from my campus store (should be ~$15) next year. So that's not included in my budget for now.
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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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    New "Improved" iPods on the way (30GB, 80GB), aluminum Nano

    The new nano should still work with the Nike + iPod sport kit, right?
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    Intellipoint software messes up my Dell 700m touchpad

    Nevermind, problem solved
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    Help me find a good laptop

    Dell currently has a 750 off 1499 coupon if you purchase select Inspiron models. You could get everything you're looking for for ~1200-1300 with dvd burner, 60gb hard drive, 2.0ghz centrino processor, 15.4" wuxga screen, 1gb ram. you should check it out. you could find the details in any hot...
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    svchost takes up all my resources!! need some help

    Thanks for the resonses guys! I browsed around on google some more and tried some guy's tip. He said to search for all svchost files and to delete all of the ones outside the system32 folder. I tried that, and now my laptop runs fine on the first bootup! It doesn't really make sense to me why...
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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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    Gaming 6.6LBS Laptop $1289

    For anyone who has this laptop: how long does it take you to fully charge your battery? Til now I've been running the laptop on A/C power, so I haven't tried the battery yet. Thanks. BTW, this laptop is awesome!
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    Mozilla FireFox 0.9 Out Today - FREE

    One thing that really annoys me is the inability to scroll through menus. For example, www.pickaprof.com - where it says "Please select your school" Does anyone know if there is a fix to that?
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    Hot!!! Canon PowerShot SD100 3.2MP Digital ELPH Camera $178 + s/h

    Sorry to hear that Carbon. Thanks op for the great deal. I've been looking for a small digicam for a while now. This one's perfect for me :)
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    NEC 8X DVD+R/-R recorder $81 free shipping, NewEgg

    If you have good media (i.e. Taiyo Yuden) it can burn at 8x, but it can't do that with all discs.
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    Now dead. Free St Pauli Girl poster 2004

    48 left and it's not working! whenever i click on the "Order a poster now" button, it brings me back to the same page... :(
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    RADEON 9700 PRO UNDER $130

    give it up, the "deal" is dead already...check the amazon price now
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    Buffalo PC3200 512MB Winbond Newegg- $89.50 shipped

    xylem: did you get the CH-5 sticks?
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    Need advice on SN45G

    Thanks for the response. I'll get a 200gb hard drive since I do want a floppy.
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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...
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    Still Alive? Crucial 512MB PC2100 $53.99

    Got my 512 Ram, however it doesn't work with my Samsung 256 PC2100 for some reason..It reads 768 MB Ram when it boots up, but Windows doesn't load...it just sits there in a black screen..can anyone explain this? (Windows loads when just one of them is plugged in)
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    Klipsch 2.1 refurb $99

    Got one in September, still going loud and strong
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    512 Micron pc2100 $55.65 plus shipping

    who knows..personally i'll be waiting a little bit longer..perhaps 1-2 weeks :)
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    Visiontek ti4600 128 meg video card for $140?

    Got a good deal on it: 149.99 - $10 (first purchase discount) + shipping = 142.94, then - 4% in Ebates = $137.22 This was in stock a few days ago and sold out. It just came in stock yesterday again, but is now out of stock..again. For those of you who missed out on this deal, save the link...
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    WARM WD 80 gig SE (8mb cache) 79.99

    Where's the rebate? =\