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    Fujitsu Notebook LH531 - can cpu be swapped?

    Hi, I'm considering buying the base model of Fujitsu's Lifebook LH531 (FPCR46023) that comes with a Pentium Dual-Core B940. I'd like to know if I can swap out the processor with an i5 later on--is it socketed? I see that the i5 is included in the optional configurations of this model. thx...
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    Laptop Graphics Display Distortion

    Hi, I have an old Compaq laptop running XP. The cpu is a 1.5ghz Celeron, and the memory is shared. It frequently exhibits this display distortion (noise?), and I was wondering if anyone knows what the root cause is? where it shows the red, it should be black, and the horizontal red moves (see...
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    Intel chipset 865, MicroATX with ICH5R?

    wayback machine: can anyone recommend a p478 microATX board with an 865 chipset and ICH5R? much obliged, brad
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    Gigabyte GV-R465D2-1GI AGP Card for HTPC?

    Hi, I have an Intel based system (D865GLC + P4 2.66ghz) and I'm thinking of adding the Gigabyte GV-R465D2-1GI in order to used the system as an HTPC box, strictly to play music and movies. Question is, am I wasting my money, or will this setup work well for 1080p output to a 40" screen? thx...
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    Need help with CPU fan selection

    Hi, I purchased a bare processor, an E8400, and I have two fans on hand, one from a Celeron D440, the other from a P935. I'm trying to figure out which on to use. No overclocking. The small one from a D440 is all aluminum, while the larger one has an embedded copper core. I know that the P935...
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    Video card suggestion HD output for 350w/18a supply?

    Hi, I have an Antec NSK1380, and the 350w ps provides 18a on the +12v rail. Is there a video card that can operate within this constraint and still drive HD 1080 output for movies? this is not a gamer project. thx, brad
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    Sector repair software?

    Hi, I'm getting some i/o errors on my hard drive due to bad sectors. I'm backing up, but I have to bypass the bad sectors, and next I'd like to repair or delete the bad sectors and perform another backup before I reformat the drive. Can anyone recommend a software the will find and repair the...
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    Low Heat Intel CPU $75-100?

    Hi, I have a LGA775 board that's going into a SFF case, and I'd like to find a cpu that has a relatively low heat output. My price range is about $75-100. I just built something similar for my niece with a Pentium D 935, and she immediately had overheating problems, so that's why I have this...
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    Vista and Compaq Presario C552us

    Hi, I have a Compaq laptop (Presario v2000) that has an M430 cpu, 2gb RAM, and is running XP Pro. I'm very happy with the performance, although it tends to crap out if I've got several memory hogs running (Photoshop, PowerPoint, etc.). Otherwise, I'm cool with it. Now I'm assisting my sister...
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    MicroATX for audio server? 775

    Hi, I'm building an audio server, and I was wondering if someone could recommend a MicroATX (9.6 x 9.6) board. I don't need to overclock, just need stability. Here's my minimum requirements: MicroATX Intel 775 4-8gb RAM 7.1 Audio OnBoard Video OnBoard WiFi SATA 3.0 x 4 IDE x 1 Is...