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    USB Dongle question...

    Didn't really know what to put for the title, but here is my question: We have a work environment where we want to have a few desks that have a wireless keyboard/mouse. We have selected a Microsoft based combo that has a USB dongle (as some users do not have bluetooth). I know I've seen...
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    How do I determine if my CPU is bad?

    Yes, I am using a 2yr old SSD. Ill check out CPU Burn, Intel Diags, and Crystal. Ill report back with findings.
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    How do I determine if my CPU is bad?

    I bought an i7 - 930 awhile back from Newegg, and as of lately I am led to believe that a few cores might not be working. I keep getting these pauses even if its just photoshop and spotify open. I have 8GB RAM, 2x nvidia 550ti in sli. I've done several of virus checks with MS Security...
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    SLI GTX 550Ti - Monitor suggestion?

    So.. LED vs LCD? Will LED be more vibrant, and does it keep up with fps during games like BF series?
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    SLI GTX 550Ti - Monitor suggestion?

    I just got 2 gtx 550ti and have them running on an old 17" lcd. Looking to upgrade, but not sure what to get. Prefer: > $300 HDMI Greater than 19", no bigger than 24" Good response time What I do: Game, fps mostly. Video editing/Photochops Thanks.
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    "Set as active partition" "bootmgr" error

    Thanks much that worked out! BCD was actually on my small partition. :)
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    "Set as active partition" "bootmgr" error

    I will try this on my lunch break in an hour, thanks for the response. :)
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    "Set as active partition" "bootmgr" error

    Okay, I was curious, and now I broke my bootmgr, please helped. I've used search on many of forums and google... but no Startup Repair and Bootmgr commands have worked thus far. Incident: I was trying to format one of my drives (storage only - no os), was in Disk Managment console, right...
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    I am confused - 7.1 w/HDMI

    Good question. Ill have to put on some material that I know is surround. But even if the material wasn't surround, shouldnt I still hear something? Even if I had music?
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    I am confused - 7.1 w/HDMI

    Err, excuse me for my lack of knowledge, I hope these aren't dumb/confusing questions. I just acquired a Samsung 7.1 system (http://reviews.cnet.com/home-theater-systems/samsung-ht-as730st/4505-6740_7-33573283.html) Im currently using a sff pc with a video card that supports hdmi. Ive...
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    "Lag" issues?

    Im not sure where or what to troubleshoot with this video problem we have at work. I want to assume its more of an application problem than it is hardware related.... We have a PC that has an nvidia nvs 420 and cable tv going to a USB dongle (I think wintv or something). We use 2 projectors...
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    No sound when watching web-streams

    What OS? I know in Windows 7, each program has a volume bar.
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    Windows 7 64bit - Razer mice

    Anyone out there with Win7 64bit and a Razer mouse having problems with it not scrolling or sometimes scrolling? I've searched all over google, found a few other users having the problem, but no resolution. Everything is updated.. firmware and drivers (that in itself took forever). The...
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    Ikonic case - panel rattle

    It actually has dampening on the panel itself, but you think if i put weather stripping around the edges that might help? I think im going to try that.
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    Ikonic case - panel rattle

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811118027&cm_re=ikonik-_-11-118-027-_-Product Bought this case for my new build, and upon opening it, the side panels dont really "lock" into place like most other cases. This one you kind of just.. put it back up to the case and it...
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    Razer Barracuda (card) vs Realtek ALC889

    I need help with a decision H members. I am getting a new build in about a day. I am parting out my old machine, and have a Razer Barracuda. The motherboard i am getting has Realtek ALC889...
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    Windows 7 - Driver - new system build

    :D Thanks for the prompt reply. Fresh, will do.
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    Windows 7 - Driver - new system build

    I hope this is not a dumb question: I know on XP if you do a new system build with the same harddrive, you should always reinstalled windows for the sake that drivers needed to be loaded. I remember having to reinstall drivers alot. Now with Windows 7 newly improved driver...
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    Misc Problem - HELP!

    Meh, im thinking about just getting an AM2 mobo since my AMD X2 4600 should fit in it....
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    Misc Problem - HELP!

    Update: Was able to bring up Windows again, for about a day, unsafely without a chipset fan. Then i got the chipset heatsink/fan in the mail, installed it, and upon reboot the motherboard no longer recognized my SATA drives! After checking if my connections were secure, it started to not POST...
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    Misc Problem - HELP!

    update - added new NIC card, recognized and working. My PC ran for about another day or 2, still with out the northbridge fan running, and now will not POST again. I took the heatsink/fan to a local shop to find a replacement, i cant find anyone locally. He also stated that i might have already...
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    Misc Problem - HELP!

    ASUS A8N-E socket 989 4GB RAM Nvidia 8800GT Razer Baracuda sound card 4 SATA drives IDE DVD ROM 700Watt psu WIn7 Recently my PC has been acting strange, with click noises especially during loading a game. And then..... my NIC stopped working... Windows didnt recognize it anymore, and...
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    Win7 Photo Manager

    Anyone else have problems opening pictures in Photo Manager? It seems that just about every picture takes over a minute for the Photo manager window to show and open a picture. And these pictures are under 1024x800, so i know it cant be file size issue. 32bit Win7 Enterprise 3.5GB RAM...
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    Harddrive Diagnostics

    seatools it is... thread closed.
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    Harddrive Diagnostics

    Are there any utilities for Harddrive diagnostics... of multiple branded harddrives? I have seagate, samsung, (whatever is in the agent externals), and I would like to run diagnostics on them. Are there any tools other than the self branded utilities? Or will the Seagate harddrive tool work...
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    XP machine - Loading Network Settings

    Yes, this laptop is connected to a domain. Thanks for the information so far.
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    XP machine - Loading Network Settings

    Can anyone tell me or point me into a direction of what is actually loading during "Loading Network Settings" after you logon onto a Laptop (connected/not connected) with Windows XP? I heard there was a difference in what is loaded or authenticated if the laptop is connected to the network as...
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    Windows XP - Network Settings

    Can anyone tell me or point me into a direction of what is actually loading during "Loading Network Settings" after you logon onto a Laptop (connected/not connected) with Windows XP? I heard there was a difference in what is loaded or authenticated if the laptop is connected to the network as...
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    PC maintenance routine?

    Just curious.... whats everyones maintenance routine? Daily AVG scan (4am.. when im most likely not on) bi weekly - ccleaner quarterly - disk cleanup, defrag, chkdsk
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    Laptop - Fast at work/Slow at home

    Uhmm... have RR. but the other laptops and PC in my house work completely fine. You think maybe if i do a flushdns, it might help at home?
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    Laptop - Fast at work/Slow at home

    Im not sure where to begin trouble shooting with this problem. Wireless connection works flawlessly at work (secured - any browser) but when i connect to my home wireless (secured - any browser) its VERY sluggish "resolving..." in the status bar. Once the page loads, its fine for a few...
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    RAM 400mhz running at 333

    Win XP Pro Asus A8N-E 4GB (1GB sticks) Kingston HyperX DDR3200 400mhz When i set the motherboard to "auto" clock the memory, it runs it at 333mhz, when the sticks are rated at 400. Would there be a reason? Speed is showing throw POST at 333.
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    Q: Frequency Response

    I hear you on that...ive been through 2 pairs of razer barracuda headphones because of their comfort. But before then i had some Skullcandy's and now some cheap HP.. and the sound coming from all 3 sets, are way different. The skullcandy's i felt i heard much more unique range of sounds, but...
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    Q: Frequency Response

    So, im looking at 2 headphones of my liking: both will cost me under $50 - input please 1. $10less, mic, comes with dobly usb dongle Speaker driver size (diameter) 40mm Speaker frequency response (Hz-kHz) 20-20 Speaker impedance 32 Ohms 2. $10 more, -no mic, +looks more comfortable (I...
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    Q: Frequency Response

    How low of a Hz should i be looking for? And then anything high as 16KHz, right? (Learning .. sry) Lower the ohms the better, but how about db, drivers?
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    Q: Frequency Response

    Would be good, but doesnt have to.
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    Q: Frequency Response

    Budget.. would be best if it was $80, but definitely nothing higher than $150. Kind of flexible with the budget since sound is ... ummmm... uber important. :)
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    Q: Frequency Response

    Then, would there be a noticable difference in: 20Hz-20KHz vs 16Hz-28KHz
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    Q: Frequency Response

    Im in need of a pair of headphones. Im looking at a few pairs so far, but i question, what should i look for frequency response for PC gaming? One pair Im looking at shows: Frequency range: 100 – 18,000 Hz The other pair shows: 16Hz-28KHz
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    Gaming headset - $0-70 range

    Im in need of a new headset for gaming, but dont want to spend over $80. I had the Razer Baracudas (twice actually), but they dont seem to hold up with the wear and tear of taking it on and off daily. Has anyone tried the Razer Pirahanas? If so, do they have the digital connection like the...
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