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    cd-rom / shut down problem

    So I reused a cdrom drive out of my old dell when I built my new comp. Everything is in good working order and I haven't had any major issues surprisingly (*knocks on wood*). One odd situation I'm facing is that on a shut down, the activity light on the cd rom stays on, and is preventing the...
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    no shut down?

    well, i got my first comp. together, and much thanks to everyone who posted on my threads. It runs great and was a lot of fun to put together. Fired right up and haven't had any issues, besides the two I'm going to list. 1) When I go to shut down, it goes through the whole process, windows...
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    no "green" on new lcd?

    I just got myself an LG lcd monitor. I'm trying to get it to some good settings since the standard ones seem odd. I've played around with all the brightness, contrast, colors, etc...but I've noticed something kind of odd. The blues are VERY blue, regardless of where they are set (even zero)...
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    Buying a comp

    Hey all - So I think the time has come to put in an order. A lot of the parts are on sale this weekend and I'm hoping everything is compatible. Let's see what you think. Antec Case $50 Antec 430 watt PSU $75 Sony DVD $31 with existing cdrom and floppy. AMD 3000+ Venice $154 MSI K8N...
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    Parts Questions Pt. 1

    Hello all - I'm just about ready to order some parts. I'd like some input on some of the more basic pieces before I get into the more detailed ones. These would be case, PSU, and a dvd drive. For cases, I really can't justify spending a lot on one. There are four up for review. I know...
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    general lcd / monitor questions

    I'm looking to step into the world of LCD screens. A big deterrent though is the price tags I'm seeing for them. $600 for a monitor? Seems a bit much for my liking. I understand that lcd's have become much better with time, and pretty much eclipse CRTs in all departments...is this correct...
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    pre-emptive questions

    Hey all, been lurking / reading for a few weeks now. I'm considering building myself a new comp, as many other people have as well. Instead of a "which parts" thread, perhaps you all could shine some light on some topics for me... 1) Is building a comp. something anyone can do? I'm...