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    Worth upgrading?

    I contemplating whether upgrading my dad's computer is worth it. It's from 2005..which may be a sign to scrap it right there. Here are the specs: 2.2 ghz celeron 512 & 256 MB DDR 133 40 gb hd The MB can take up to 2 gig memory is what I'm thinking, but will that at all help? This thing...
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    Need some advice on hardware upgrades

    Ok, my current setup: MB: Asus P4P800SX CPU: 2.4ghz p4 Ram: 1 gig ddr..i think Not to rebuild a whole system, where can I get more "ooomph" into my pc? The MB holds up to 2 gigs I believe but I think I need to replace all the memory as it needs to be a certain type to go up to 2 gigs...
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    Where did all the MB's go??

    Trying to clean up my hardrive (windows partition). When I set up my computer I partitioned my HD and gave the C drive for windows 9 gigs, thought it would be more than enough - not true!. I install all my programs on my other drive but I'm still running out of space. Well, I was looking in...
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    Keyboard dead??

    Just got back to my computer after not using it for about 3 hours. Well, I type and nothing shows. I have a MS wireless multimedia keyboard 1.0At (this is a set that comes with a mouse and the mouse is working). I already tried the following: Restared the PC Disconnected and reconnected...
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    Problem With Hard Drive

    Here's the issue: Yesterday I was using my computer (not installing anything new, just some web browsing). I go away for a couple of hours and find the computer shut down. I proceed to turn it back on and when the windows xp logo comes on and freezes. I then try rebooting in safe mode, it...
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    Memory Problem - Asus P4P800

    I currently have the Asus P4P800 mobo with two 512 mb ddr 400 pc3200 ram chips (kingston). I am trying to install a 3rd (same specs) but when I install and boot up I get a blue screen for a split second and the system restarts. Then it goes into the screen says that 'your computer did not...
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    MS Outlook Help

    OK, I previously had Outlook 2000 on my computer and I had bunch of personal folders created. I formatted my hd and I still have the Dvd back up of my drive but I don't know where the folders went, can't find them anywhere, does anyone know if they're kept on the server or hd? Thanks
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    large project, help!

    Hello everybody, I am a student in engineering and we're having to design a color blind assistant for one of my classes. Since this is a computer forum maybe you guys can give me some ideas. I wouild appreciate any help, read below for the desctiption. and let me know what I can use to...
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    kingston memory... 49.99 or 61.99

    the banner on top of the pate says kingston @ 49.99 but when i click it say 61.99...whats the deal??
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    some oc'ing q's

    Ok. This is what i have: p4 2.0 ghz fsb 400 asus p4p800 kingston pc3200 ddr 512mb ati radeon 700 I'm new to overclocking so maybe you guys can help me out... I tried oc by 5% to about 2.1ghz and my cpu temp goes up maybe 1deg C What temperature should the mobo and cpu be MAX? Also, can u...