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    Can't use Ethernet cable to transfer files???

    My old HP does not have a DVD-RW. Hence, the need to transfer files from one machine to another. I installed WinXP Pro on both machines. But the file transfer wizard is asking me to connect through the serial port. Is this normal? Why can't I choose the Ethernet/LAN? My Zonealarm was...
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    Trasfer Files From desktop to Laptop??

    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/crawford_november12.mspx sweet, just found that link.
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    Trasfer Files From desktop to Laptop??

    What about transfering files from one desktop to another? Can I simply connect the Ethernet ports together?
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    Good set of headphones??

    Koss Porta Pro http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de...747210?v=glance&s=electronics&n=507846
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    are some cable modems also DSL modems?

    A cable modem comes with a USB and an Ethernet cable. So, you can connect through either one but not both at a time. I think there is an advantage to the cable modem since if you get some kind of bug or whatever that affects your Ethernet adapter, you can switch to the USB connector. That...
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    Can some of you recommend a Motherboard

    I know Abit sells BIOS chips for $6 US if your CPU is not recognized. Abit is a good brand too.
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    System posts outside case but does not even power on inside.

    Are those metal thingys supposed to touch those components or not? I bent back all the tiny metal thingys on my Asus A7V600-X shield because I thought that's the way they went.
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    Need to be Schooled on X2 processor.

    m'yeah. But, didn't some people say here that they had problems with games with dual cores? me gots 3400+ real cheap. :)
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    I want my computer to "feel" fast again...

    Ad-aware, Spybot Search & Destroy? Got the right drivers for everything? Yeah, I might reformat, especially if you changed mobos.
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    I'm having the most terrible luck with getting a case shipped to me

    Status: In Transit Rescheduled Delivery: Sep 15, 2005 Shipped to: KENOSHA, WI, US Shipped or Billed on: Sep 1, 2005 Tracking Number: 1Z 136 43W 03 6256 703 5 Service Type: GROUND Weight: 19.50 Lbs Package Progress...
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    Athlon64 X2 dual core

    LOL, I found a steal of a deal and bought the socket 754 Athlon 64 3400+ 2.4 GHz for $163 US. It comes close enough to the performance of the other top performing AMD chips but without the heavy price tag. I also got an X700 Pro PCI-E real cheap as well. In Canada, check for prices on...
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    This is why I hate walmart computers

    email HP support. The only things you need if I remember correctly, are the serial numbers on the back of the case and maybe the date it was bought and the name of the store. BTW, I believe I know what this guy is trying to do. He's trying to avoid using the CD that came with the computer...
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    Need a cheap 754 motherboard that overclocks... suggestions?

    Eh, the last time I looked for socket 754 mobos with PCI-E from Asus, Abit, DFI or MSI, there was only like one per company man! Anyway, I chose the Asus K8N4-E Deluxe. It may not be dirt cheap, but, ah, wait, I think the DFI one overclocks better. Oh well, the Asus one has firewire and a...
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    Will the X800 GTO beat the 6600 GT?

    Wait, what's the difference between Shader Model 3 and Pixel Shader 2 or 3???
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    heatsink wont clip in

    The last time I had to use a lot of force to put on a heatsink, I put it at an angle. Use a mirror to look at the side of it.
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    Are heatsinks hard to take out and put in?

    put a 120 mm fan in front of your HDs
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    I need to MOD my cheap case to keep it cool !

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811999250 Those are two fan grills you can buy for $4 US. I'm a bit of a nut. I bought a fan grill and decided to use a metal cutting blade to cut a hole in my case and put the fan grill over it later. Anyway, I bought a fan grill for...
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    Any Gamer go Dual Core and regret it?

    Well, this kind of bores me. The original question was whether anyone had problems with their dual core and games. Not many posts about that, just stupid arguing. And yes, there is a difference. The X2 costs much more than a good single core. I haven't seen if Anand has posted the info...
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    Will the X800 GTO beat the 6600 GT?

    http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=26061 They're saying they're coming out. But, while they say ATI will come out with Pixel Shader 3, they don't say if the X800 GTO will be Pixel Shader 2 or not. How do you find that information on the ATI web site???
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    Whats the best video card for running UT2004

    I would be happy with anything like a 6600 GT, 9800 Pro, X700 Pro or above for now. I just bought an X700 Pro so really, I'll wait a couple of months after the first Geforce 8 line start coming out to upgrade. But, the 7800's have a faster working HDR which UT2007 will use.
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    trying to oc a Pentium2 What?

    They have some old type of CPUs for sale on compuvest. I wonder about people who would use these. :D Kidding. I suppose if you only wanted it for writting or something...
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    Most Hard drives possible

    Can't you put two computers on a router or something???
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    Am I baking my system?

    Maybe you can experiment by removing the side panel and putting a 12 inch house fan in front of it to see if there's a difference. Some funnay dude solved his cooling problem like that. Maybe BIOS update would do the trick?
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    Whats the best video card for running UT2004

    http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=AX643400 This 2.4 GHz Newcastle 3400+ will do the trick (for only $151 US). It doesn't matter if it's socket 754. By the time socket M2 comes out, you'll probably want that anyway. The 9800 Pro is enough. Even 512 MB of RAM is enough for UT2004...
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    Best video card for under $100?

    x700 pro right now at Tigerdirect is $80 US.
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    6600 vs 6600 GT

    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications...item-details.asp?EdpNo=1476854&CatId=0 $80 US. Now, that's the best deal. ;)
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    Coldest Socket A cooler

    I know this kinda sounds bizarre but maybe consider getting one of those fan grills that is just like wire right in front of your case fans. Only thing, you need to cut your case to do that. That's what I plan to do. I want to cut two holes in my case and add an another case fan. That way...
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    Best choice for CPU under $200

    Well, when multi-threaded games come out, there will be no contest. The dual cores will win. However, I found some benchmarks on tomshardware. And, there was like 1 fps difference for the 4000+ on two different benchmarks. One had the Newcastle 3400+ 2.4 GHz socket 754 CPU on it and the...
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    AGP cards NOT decreasing in price--increasing shortage?

    Nah, I just mean when he decides to upgrade his video card again next year.
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    Power supply mod review

    http://www.ocia.net/articles/hpmod/hpmod.shtml Enjoy. :D
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    AGP cards NOT decreasing in price--increasing shortage?

    In your case, your CPU is holding you back. I'd just sell the 6800 GT while you can get a good price for it on eBay then turn around and get a PCI-E motherboard and PCI-E card. But even a Venice 3000+ is faster than that 2600+.
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    OMG! canadacomputers.com now accepts credit cards!

    To answer the last three posts... I only made an order for the first time in the wee hours of the night last night and I haven't received a shipment confirmation yet. To the one saying I was advertising: Hell no! Just wait until newegg comes to Canada. You'll be seeing at least 100 posts...
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    can i run 2x 1gb

    yeah, little speed boost as far as I know. I thought about buying two sticks of 512 seperately instead of 2x512. But I found 2x512 Corsair Value Select at canadacomputers.com for $127 CDN. Pretty hard to beat for a Canadian web site and Canadian price. Since they started accepting credit...
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    Stupid Question

    Why unacceptable? I thought 60'C was the highest acceptable temperature? (although CPUs can function at temperatures higher than that)
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    OMG! canadacomputers.com now accepts credit cards!

    Look for yourself. Best prices in Canada. You can check this with pricenetwork.ca or pricegrabber.ca I did a comparison between various web sites. And canadacomputers.com came out best overall. The only thing that kept me from making an order there was their stupid online banking thingy...
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    The socket M2 rumor thread

    No, I'm sure I read somewhere like theinquirer.net that they had changed their mind about using 1207 pins and switched to 940 instead. That suxor because it means we may not have a chance to put quad cores in there. But, someone said Intel and AMD always change their roadmaps so... you know...
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    HELP!!! NOOOOBBBBB

    I wonder if the two last posters are really a multi-nicking troll. Re-read that crap if you can even believe it.
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    Building Computer, need help.

    monarch computer, I think
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    Replaced Northbridge heatsink, now computer will not start

    No performance gains. As a matter of fact, the devices only draw as much power as they need and not all of them are running at once. Anyway, the advantage is knowing you have a reliable piece of equipment. I tried a cheap power supply that came with my Enermax case on my brother's old...
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    hacked BIOS

    What about deleting primary partition and re-creating it and formatting? Is that impossible in this case?