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    Changing Windows icons

    So I have some nice Icons I would like Windows to use instead of the standard ones. For example I would like to use my icon for all word files instead of the standard one, How do I get windows to use them? Thanks for the help.
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    WTB: Case Badges

    If you have old case badges (new) lying around I would appreciate if you would send them to me. I'm looking for the flat sticker type, not the hard plastic raised bubble type. Processors, Windows, graphics chips, etc. I will send you $1.00 in return. No Pay-pal or that stuff just my...
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    E1505 w/ X1400 How to Disable Hypermemory?

    I got a Dell E1505 w/ X1400. It has 128mb on-board and 128 Shared w/ System. How can I disable the shared portion of the memory. I looked in the BIOS and couldn't find a setting for it? Thanks
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    Dual 17" LCDs ?

    I want to go dual monitor, something like dual 17" @ 1280*1024. Would I be better off to get a single large WS monitor @ 1680*1050? Trying to do the dual set up on the cheap, that's why I'm thinking 17" instead of 19" or bigger. Thanks for the help...
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    Best software for backup to external HDD

    I want to get an external HDD to back up my data. I need it to be automatic since I'll forget to do it. I herad the software that comes w/ WesternDigital's external HDD is good? Any suggestions?
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    Viewsonic N3260W = Poloroid FLM-3232

    Is it just me or is this Poloroid a rebranded Viewsonic? Spec on both are exact and if you look at them they even look alike. Anyway you can get the Poloroid at CircuitCity for $1000- no rebates.
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    How important is HDCP?

    I want to pull the trigger on a 2405, but since it lacks HDCP I'm hesitating. Should I go with the 2405 or get something with HDCP? I plan to keep whatever I get for a while.
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    VIEWSONIC N2750W $650 AR @ Fry's

    You pay $699 - $50 rebate = $650 Fr'y outpost
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    Cannon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera $350

    $350 No Rebates!! This is the best price I've ever seen on this camera. I been looking at it for a while. You can also get a free Cannon photo printer after rebate with it. Buy it at CompUSA cnet review
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    Is it worth it?

    I've seen a couple of these newfangled "upconversion" DVD players @ BB. Do they do what they claim? I have HDMI connections and need a new DVD player, but wasn't sure if their worth it. Sony Samsung Are their other models, better models? Thanks :)
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    DDR2 667 to 800 - Big Deal?

    I have not worked with Intel for a while and would appreciate your help. Will running 800 ram over the 667 be any advantage on a Presler rig. I remember the older P4 liked fast memory?? Thanks
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    $50 Gift Card at BB w. select MP3 Players

    Ok so you got to Best Buy and take along your Circuiy City ad because you can pricematch the SanDisk Sansa 512MB* MP3 Player - Blue for $64.99 and get the $50 Gift Card. By the way the Sandisk sugested price for this is 79.99, thanks for the 94.99 ass rape Best Buy! Model: SDMX3-512-A18
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    X-Fi vs Audigy 2 For movies

    I see lots of people love the X-Fi for games, but what about DVD's? I don't game, but I do watch a lot of movies. Is the X-fi worth the extra money just for movies? I have Logitech Z-5500 speakers.
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    ASUS SLI 4 pin placement

    Anyone have problems reaching the 4 pin connector on top of the ASUS SLI MoBos with a bottom mounted PSU?
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    What apps make your X2 shine?

    What multi-threaded software are you using to make your X2 purrrr like a kitten? Or did you get it for multi tasking? For me DVD Shrink got a nice lil boost!
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    TheaterTek & FFDShow Hardware Requierments

    Barton core 2500XP, 1gb ram, 9700 pro, A7N8X. I followed the guide at HTPCnews for FFDShow set up. If I use the blur and noise reduction with resize, the CPU goes to 100% and the DVD stutters like crazy. I can only use resize, but still have to shut off any other programs to do that...
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    Rank thingy ?

    What I'm talking about is the Noobie, [H] Lite, 2[H]4U under the names. What do they mean? What is the system for having that Changed?
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    Help Me set up my LCD

    I just got my first LCD - Syntax Olevia LT26HVX (Black Friday Baby! :) ) I have a few Qs on the set up: 1. DVI cable worth it? Right now I'm using the VGA that came with it. 2. Clear type helped the text, is there anything else that could help? 3. What settings I should adjust for best...
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    XP Partition Help

    I did a clean install of XP last night. I partitioned the HDD so Windows and apps will be on C: and data on D: I tried to move "My Documents" , "My Pictures" ,"My Music" to D:, but Windows told me they were system files and had to stay on C: Is there a way to accomplish this? Or is there a...
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    Good LCD TV 27" or less ?

    I need recomendations or a website form you guys. I would only go bigger than 27" if there was a good reason. Otherwise I just need a screen to watch DVDs via Theatertek and do basic stuff like surf, office,DVD backup etc. No games :eek:
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    Anyone w/ DDR2 800 on P5LD2 ?

    It has native DDR2 667 support. If I use DDR2 800 and set up the BIOS, it should work right?
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    830 D - What Chipset?

    Is the 955 and DDR2 800 worth the extra money VS the 945 with DDR2 667 ?
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    XP on partition?

    I was reading the guide at TweakHound He installs XP and Apps on its own partition. What are the benifits of this? I will install XP on a single HDD and I'm not sure if i should partition it or not.
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    64 bit 1 CPU vs 32 bit 2 CPU

    If mghz and cache are the same what would be faster: a 64 bit single thread program on 1 CPU vs 32 bit multi thread program on 2 CPUs? Just wondering :)
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    Better Performance- X2 or 2 Opterons?

    Just wondering which will give better performance in multi-threaded apps?
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    iPaq HX4705 Thoughts

    I've loooked around and this thing seams to own the other pocket PCs on the market. What say you? HP iPAQ hx4705 Pocket PC
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    Best CPU for video encoding?

    Whats your thought ? I will be encoding video/DVD mainly.
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    P5WD2 Prem & DDR2 800

    Intel No0b: :confused: With "Native DDR2800 Support" will I be able to drop in DDR2800 ram and run sync. memory and FSB with a P4 630 for example?
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    What drives should share the same IDE channel?

    My A7N8X mobo has 2 IDE connetors I have a HDD(WD WD800JB) , DVD RW(NEC ND-3540A), CD(Lite On). For best performance should I have the HDD on it's own channel and have the DVD & CD share a cahnnel?
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    P5WD2 Prem & DDR2 800

    Intel No0b With native DDR2 800 support I can drop in some 800Mhz ram and run a sync. bus, right? Or it this just for OC applications?
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    P4 HT and DVD Shrink

    Intel No0b :rolleyes: Just wondering if DVD Shrink will benefit from a HT enabled system since it is a multi- threaded app?
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    Best HDD for MP3 / DVD

    60GB 7200 rpm or 100GB 5400 rpm The differences in the benchmarks are slim - proably won't notice a difference in day to day use. What about big file transfers ie DVD back up? Will the extra rpms help in this application?
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    Best Athlon XP M-ATX w/ SATA?

    I have an old Barton 3200 I'd like to use. What is the best M-ATX w/ SATA to get? Thanks
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    Best LCD HDTV For....

    I need a new LCD TV for: Upscaling DVD player via HDMI Xbox 360 / PS3 via HD Component Built in NTSC TV Tuner PC inputs via VGA or DVI My size range is 23" - 27" WideScreen. Can you suggest something?
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    Best LCD HDTV For....

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    Best Ratio for 360/PS3

    I want to buy a new HDTV for the next gen of equipment. What would be better 4:3 or 16:9 ?
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    Is TheaterTek DVD Worth $70 ?

    I currently have PowerDVD 6. Is there enough of a differnce to justify the cost? I read FFDShow works well with this software also. Are there any trials/warez of TheaterTek DVD available so I can check the difference on my set up?
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    17"-16:9 or 19"-4:3

    I watch a lot of movies and I'm not sure which way to go. I use Power DVD 6 to view and it has the "fit to screen" feature. I thought this unit would give me the best movie screen ViewSonic N1750W since it's 16:9 and movies would run full screen nicely. Then there is the Viewsonic VP191B...
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    Shuttle SN25P & Heat Pipe GFX Card

    Anyone know if GFX card with a heat pipe cooler will fit in a SN25P?
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    DVD Burn Speed - Faster = Data Corruption?

    I was told that when I back up with DVD Shirnk I should set Nero to burn at 4X or less :eek: because faster burns cause data corruption and result in poor picture quality. Whats up? :confused: I use Plextor and NEC burners, if it matters.
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