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    Blue Screen, New Build

    Alright, I just built a new PC, and I already sent the mobo back because I thought it was the problem. Well, I'm still having problems. (sorry for sounding brief, but I've got help (that didn't work) from multiple forums so far, I'll try to stay specific O.o). SPECS: Athlon X2 3800+...
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    168 Pin or 184 Pin RAM?

    Well, my A++ teacher (whom I doubt is even certified himself...) claims that 168-Pin RAM is far more popular than DDR 184-Pin RAM. He then goes on to say that it is far to expensive for "everyday use", and that Rambus is the only ones who make it. Naturally, I couldn't help myself. With the...
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    This really bites...

    What are the odds of me fixing a processor that has a bent pin? And by bent, I mean it is completely flat. It's all the way to the side, laying flat on the processor. Is there any hope for fixing it? Any at all?
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    Graphic Card Help

    I need to upgrade my friends computer with a better graphics card, but he is on a very tight budget ($50), and I want your opinion! I found this one, which was best rated for under $50 on Newegg.com http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150041 However, I have heard...
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    Help Installing Drivers...

    I just put a new HD in my Mom's comp because her old one messed up on her, and I also added a DVD Drive and a new CD/RW drive. The DVD was recognized and installed, but the CD/RW drive wasn't! I did the device manager through Windows, but no dice, however I noticed the ethernet card wasn't...
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    Help Differing Intel and AMD!

    Well, I know AMD has lower numbers, but still actually perform better, but how can I tell? What AMD processor is equal to a 3GHz P4? I really want my next rig to be AMD, but I have no clue about the way AMD measuers their GHz's.
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    Crappy Laptop

    I have this really crappy laptop and it doesn't work. The battery charger light comes on, but it will not boot up. I sent it to a shop thingy and they said the board is fried, which is liable, but I think they didn't feel like messing with it. It's an old thinkpad, a P2. What are the odds of...
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    Which RAM?

    KingMax 1GB OK, my question isn't really what RAM to get, it's more less what can I get. How do I know if I can put this in my computer? I have no clue what my motherboard I have, or even how to figure that out. I do know I can use 184 pin RAM though, (took some old stuff from my friend)...
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    XP Install

    OK, heres how it works... I'm re-installing XP on a computer, everything is fine and dandy. I put the disc in, I boot from disc, I get to the choose partition screen. There, I delete the old partition, and create a new one, quick format NTFS, as FAT is not an option on this computer...
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    MS Works Suite 2002

    I have MS Works Suite 2002 Installed on my computer right now. I wan't to wipe my HD, but I don't have the CD-Key! I use MS Word a good bit, so I need it, and I don't really want to buy it again. There is a program that get's CD-Keys from teh registry for Windows XP and Ofiice Xp, so I'm...
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    Monitor Res.

    I installed Windows XP on my mom's comp, yea I ask a lot of questions... ;) Anyway, I can't change the resolution from 640*480 to, well, anything else. It has an optimum res. of 1024*768. I read the manual that it came with (on CD) and it said Display Properties(Right Click, the...
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    Computer Building Guide!

    Do you have problems putting together that PC? Wish you had a good guide to help? Well, now you do, thanks to Dr. Ashen (I am not, or in any way related to Dr. Ashen). With such a simple guide, anyone can do it. It even helps you get the cheapest parts, and in most cases even tells how to get...
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    Can't Change Resolution

    I had to format my mom's hard drive because it said Disk Read Error, Press Ctrl Alt Del. Well, I formated the HD and no I have re-installed Windows XP. She has a 15" LCD monitor, and it used to be on 1024x768, but now it's on 640x480 and I can't change it! When I go to...
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    Switching Proccesors on Mobo?

    Well, as you guys know, I have spare parts from my mom's comp which is broke and probably won't be fixed. I have a P4 1.7GHZ, she has like a 2.4GHZ, and I was wondering if I could take her processor and put it in my mobo? They are both Dells, except mine is a bit older. I can't really say what...
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    Is this a good case?

    http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-171-041&depa=1 It looks really cool, and has a good PSU(450W, not sure brand). What are your thoughts/opinions?
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    2 Quick Questions

    1. My mom's comp was messed a few weeks ago. Yea, it was just sitting up there, with us being to lazy to fix it. Anyway, it says Disk (maybe Read, can't remember) Drive Error when you boot it up. Would that be the HD? That was my first guess, but I decided it would be better to ask. 2. Since...
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    My New Comp.

    PARTS FOR NEW PC: CASE: ASPIRE Turbo Case X-Dreamer Green ATX Mid-Tower Case with Window and 350W Power Supply LINK: http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-144-011&depa=1 PRICE: $49.50 ---------------------------------------- MOTHERBOARD: ASRock "P4V88 RAID" VIA PT880 Chipset...