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    Underpowered

    Can an underpowered power supply cause lockups? I'm running a dual pIII setup with too many drives and fans for a 275w power supply, but the setup was working fine for 2 years. I recently rewired my fans to run at 7v rather than 12v and now it crashes almost immediately and sometimes even...
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    Most accurate way to measure body fat percentage?

    Tried caliper examination by professional trainer, 12.5%. I don't think it's that accurate. Are there other tests that are free and easily accessible? or that i can administer myself? How accurate are those electro-calcium impedance devices or scales? Body-Fat Analyzer
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    Windows 2000 Installation Problems

    I keep getting file copy errors during my Win2K installation. It will ask if I want to retry, skip the file, or abort installation. More often than not, retry will work but will hit a snag on some other file later on. I have tried different cdroms, different installation CD's. Has anyone...
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    Rubber

    Anyone else ever been to or heard of this club? If you like clubbing, you GOTTA check this out. I've never seen more skin or more silicone in one place. Some girls seriously show up covered in tassles, stickers, or JUST bodypaint, I sh!t u not. The gogo dancers... amazing. Held at various...
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    Car Insurance Question...

    I got into an accident driving someone else's car. There were no other vehicles involved. The damage is probably near $1200. Do I go through my insurance agency? or the car owner's? In a situation like this, should can insurance be claimed it at all? edit: Thanks everyone.
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    quickie: directx question

    how do i tell which version i'm running?
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    edit: y'all picky...
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    Swingers Clubs

    uh... what goes on exactly? is there proper etiquette? things you shouldn't do? is there a way you should dress, talk to people, handle certain situations... ? do you have to be a couple to attend? or can you just go in a group of girls/guys? edit: Hmm... my first locked thread. Sorry, the...
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    new ad on www.yahoo.com

    Ford ad. Dunno if i like it or not, but I guess it serves its purpose. Definitely drew my attention. Link. First ad I've noticed since the Palm kaleidoscope one.
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    Where should I register a domain name?

    I was about to do it at register.com but I remember hearing that some other places had more 'perks'? Where should I register? and what additional features/services do they offer?
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    HD Placement/Cooling

    Is it okay to put hard drives in adjacent internal drive bays? My case is poorly ventilated around the drive cage area. The internal drive bays set the drives apart by about 2-3mm, they're essentially right on top of each other. The drives are 60GB 75GXP's. Will heat be an issue? I also...
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    Help, problem with Amazon.com.

    I ordered a Hercules Game Theater XP, it was supposed to arrive today. UPS came and the package was a pre-school, plastic bowling set. I thought it could be the Game Theater in a weird shipping box but I picked up and shook it; it was big, but light, and it sounded like loose plastic parts. I...
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    low memory benchmarks @150 fsb

    471/476 @150 FSB Most people running @150 fsb get well over 5 from what I've seen. Are there some drivers, bios settings that I should be aware of? Are there other factors? Do I just have a bad mobo for memory bandwidth? Abit VP6 edit: improved it a little new benchmark
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    Cannot Save as .JPG in MS Paint

    I had this option in my other computer. I recently did a clean install though and I no longer have this option. I can only save as .bmp (monochrome, 16 color, 256 color, 24bit). How do I save as .jpg?
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    Is there anyway to stress one CPU in a dual setup?

    Don't want to keep installing/removing cpu's and heatsinks. Just want to isolate one cpu in a dual CPU setup for stress-testing. I am running Windows 2000 and don't really want to install/boot another OS. Is this possible? what application should I use? will any 16-bit application work?
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    29160 and VP6

    I can't boot from the 29160 - CD or HD. I originally had a 2940U2W and I'm trying to replace it with the 29160. All the cabling is unchanged from the original setup. I can't get the 29160 to boot from the HD or CDROMs. I believe I read about incompatability of the 29160 with VIA chipsets...
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    purchasing/oc'ing the piii 700

    I'm planning to buy a couple for my duallie: What are the chances that I'll get a cCO from vendors that don't specify stepping? Are there any vendors from which I'd have a higher chance at a cCO? What are the chances of getting a cBo? or even a cA2? If you order 2 from the same place will they...
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    sidebanding

    what is it? how do i enable it? should i enable it? hercules prophet ii ultra on a cusl2.
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    logo contest

    I want to post a logo creating contest for my friend's website. She has a $50 dollar amazon gift certificate to offer as reward. Under which forum can I post this (if at all)?
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    dvdrom, oc'd

    i don't think my dvdrom likes being oc'd. i can't get through a dvd movie, but at default it works fine... is this possible? 4.8x/32x toshiba dvdrom. cusl2 running at 143 fsb.
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    different brand, same chipset.

    i'm using the detonator drivers (11.00) in my win me machine and when i swapped video cards i didn't even have to install new drivers. my hercules only runs at 270/510 before i start getting artifacts or crashes. the visiontek, my newer card, gets 285/515 and i haven't even tried higher. the...
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    My Crazy GORB

    I have a FC0370-2 model GORB and it runs at an odd 6200 RPM's. Is this normal? The website says the fan is supposed to operate at 4500 RPM's. I switched from a normal FC0370 GORB because the older model GORB difficult to install/remove with the layout of my CUSL2. Anyway, is there a way to...
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    velcro straps for carrying PCs

    I've seen these in some article online but can't find it again. The design is pretty much 2 long velcro straps with a handle linking them. They wrap around the case so you can lug yer computer around w/o modding it. Who makes it? where can i get it?
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    mango, sorbet, or dessert lovers...

    Ever try Haagen-Dazs Mango Sorbet? That shiz is soooooo good. Sorry, I just discovered it 3 days ago and I'm half way through my second pint.
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    How accurate is Asus Probe?

    that MB monitoring software that comes with Asus Mobos. how accurate are the temperature readings?
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    nm

    I can't seem to be able to get my Ultra working properly. I was getting ~2900 with 3DMark2001 with my 64MB Radeon VIVO (untweaked) and I just got a Hurcules 3D Phorphet II Ultra today, downloaded/installed the newest Windows 2000 drivers, and I'm only getting ~1900 (untweaked). In addition...
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    815 chipset... HOT!

    I'm running a CUSL2 and the 815 chipset (chip under the green heatsink?) gets HOT. I'm overclocking both a Geforce and a PIII and those things don't even come close to the heat the chipset generates. It's not too hot to the touch, but I can definitely feel the heat with my fingers even 1-2...
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    vp6 quick question

    it'll work with just one processor right?
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    TWO broadband routers?

    Is having two dsl/cable routers in a series in effect setting up a DMZ that can house multiple computers? The first acts as a firewall for your computers in the 'DMZ' while the second router(connected to your the first router) would provide protection for your 'inside' LAN? Would this actually...
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    Iomega Zip software

    What is this for? what does it do? Seems like I can use the drive fine w/o it.
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    techno

    My Stream: you need an mp3 player capable of playing streaming audio Open from location, or open http://216.32.166.89:6156 in your player. Just some prep music for tonight: Digweed @1015 in San Francisco. See ya there! edit: My personal stream via Live365. 32kbps so even you modem users can...
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    quietpc

    Anyone ever hear of a company named Quietpc? Enermax Whisper series and PC Power and Cooling Silencer series seem to be the most popular choices for quiet power supplies but QuietPC seems to top 'em both. Looks like they're based in the UK. Anyone ever use 'em? Also, who makes the power...
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    Laptop Memory

    I have a PII-400 Dell Latitude CS. What kind of sodimms do I need? I stuck in a PC66 SODIMM and it works but I'm wondering if it's possible that the memory is running out of spec. Can sodimms be made to perform out of spec like regular desktop DRAM? for example, can PC100 sodimms be used in...
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    search for threads by username?

    just wanted to know how I could find a thread started by a specific user. thank you.
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    Coolermaster ATC-200 $199

    I dunno if you'd call $199 for a case w/o a power supply a 'hot deal' but these used to sell for $279-299. Saw the display at Fry's, $199, but there were none left...
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    USB problems

    I recently bought a USB mouse and it causes my system to boot slowly, VERY slowly. Everything from the memory check to booting windows seems to takes about 20+ times longer than usual. After it boots into windows, activity seems normal again. When I remove the mouse I don't run into these...
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    FCPGA heatsink sizes... rather HEIGHT

    I'm looking to run FCPGA's mounted on Abit Slocket !!!'s in a Asus P2B-D, mobo link. As you can see, there isn't much space between the processor slots. Two Slot1 Gorbs mounted on a couple Slot1 CPU's fit fine (~5mm to spare). Will FCPGA gorbs mounted on slocketed CPU's fit as well? Are there...
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    Linksys Wireless + Cable/DSL Router 4port, combo, $234.88 good deal?

    link I think this is a product that hasn't been released yet and outpost.com is accepting pre-orders? The wireless access point alone sells for $269.95 and the 4port dsl router costs $99.95 after rebate. I was looking to get both, so why not get a combo solution for less than what the...
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    Hardware vs Software routing.

    I had ICS running through my Windows 2000 server and just recently switched to a Linksys DSL router. The linksys router actually seems slower than my original setup. Not slower as in bandwidth, but slower to start opening a page. Is there a reason for this? Is it because of the firewall...
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    How do VCD's work?

    Can VCDs be watched on regular CD-ROMs or do they require DVD-ROMs. Does it require a special software player like DVDs? Is it possible, using a burner, to create VCD's that will play in dedicated VCD players such as combo LD/VCD or DVD/VCD home theater pieces? How?