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    Cloning drive problems

    Be easy on me. This is the first time trying to clone a drive and ran into a little problem. Bought an SSD to replace the drive in my laptop. Got all the way to end with Clonezilla but says the target drive is too small. My source drive is 1000gb, but only has 50gigs of data on it, while...
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    Dell U2713HM Screen goes black

    Have a refurb Dell U2713HM hooked up via dual link DVI and at times my screen goes black. The display will flicker at random and sometimes wiggling the cable where it meets the video card card seems to temporarily solve the problem. When I first hooked it up I was unable to tighten the 2...
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    Lag after installing new VC XFX 7950

    Im not very computer savvy like most on this forum so please be easy on me. Just upgraded video cards from a GTS 250 to a XFX 7950 3gb DD. After installing the card iv been having lag from typing this post for example, watching online videos is a little choppy, and playing a simple game like...
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    I have to keep restarting my computer for the internet to work ...

    We got Fios the other day and iv been having problems losing internet connectivity. It will work fine then all of a sudden ill lose access but when i restart my computer it works fine. If my compter was in sleep mode i will have to restart in order to get internet. Im hard wired to the hub...
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    Dead ipod? 5Gen Video

    I thought I was having battery problems with my 5gen 30GB Ipod. The battery life slowly got worse and last week it wouldn't turn on anymore or respond to resetting. I purchased a new battery from Amazon...
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    High pitch sound coming from CPU area, PSU related?

    Had no idea where to post this but figured it might be psu related. Yesterday i installed a 3rd HD and later that i noticed a loud high sound coming from around the CPU. I then uplugged the 3rd HD to see if maybe it was power to for the PSU but it didnt go away. Checked all connections...
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    Do I need a new PSU?

    hey guys, well my system has been acting up lately, ever since I got my HIS 5850, and I'm assuming it's the PSU.... The problem happens when I play games, or run "rthdribl" stress test. Also When I run the stress test my PSU makes a LOUD buzzing/whining noise and will crash almost immediately...
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    FS - Westinghouse 37" LVM37W3 local pickup VA

    Hey guys, I'm thinking about selling my 37" Westinghouse and I'm testing the waters if anyone local may be interested, I'm in Northern Virginia, Fairfax area. A boxed up 37" simply won't fit in my car and I would feel better if it was picked up and went to a good [H]ome. However, if things...
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    What to look for in next (gaming) lcd??

    hey guys, I am getting a little confused from all the LCD talk, I think I need help choosing my next monitor. I've enjoyed the 37" Westinghouse for some time now and I guess I'm looking for something a little smaller in the 22-24" range and better suited toward gaming (TF2) with less ghosting...
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    LCD monitor

    Well guys im stuck and i dont know what to do. Iv been wanting a lcd to use as a pc monitor for sometime now. The thing is i cant afford a 120hz set at the moment and my budget is around $400-$500. My brother has has a 37 westinghouse for about 2 years now and i cant take it anymore, i need...
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    Wiindows Disk Cleanup : compress old files??????????????????

    I use the disk cleanup utility a lot like im sure most ppl do, but I noticed there is a "compress old files" option checking it will supposedly free up 95Gigs on my (F) drive which is my storage drive that just has movies, mp3s, pix on it. should I do it, I don't see how it could give me so...
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    Keyboard tray for Jerker???????

    was wondering if there is ANY type of keyboard + mouse tray I could install on my jerker desk. it will need to be big enough to fit my keyboard and mouse perhaps I could make my own if anyone could suggest what pieces I would need. MOST of the keyboard trays I found are ridiculously...
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    Cooling a Q6600..........Ultima-90 vs. NH-U9B

    Well I seem to have narrowed my decision to these two great heatsinks. I would like to hear any opinions that you may have concerning these coolers. I am only favoring the Noctua based on its looks. It's also a few centimeters shorter :cool: right now I'm OC to 3.0ghz - stock voltage...
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    [non]Official Air Cooled Gallery

    Well I've seen this type of thread done somewhere in the past, but haven't come across it [H]ere. I know there are a lot of sick air cooling rigs on here that would love to share. What do you guys think?? I don't have a personal pic to start off, but I found this one pretty, i dunno
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    Voltage problems

    This is a first for me on one of my set ups i hooked up a mag lcd worked fine for a week. All of a sudden i get this black screen if i remember it said montior voltage is to high video card does not have sufficient voltage. I don't remember exactly what it said but something along those lines...
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    low profile cooler for Q6600, NOTHING HUGE

    EDIT I have my Q6600 running at 3.0ghz on stock voltage, idles around 45*c (full load 56-59) just looking to drop it a few degrees, maybe keeping it under 50* at load Is there such a cooler that is roughly the same size/shape as the stock Intel, but performs better?? I am not interested...
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    To Partition or not to Partition?

    Well, I am contemplating partitioning and I would like some input on what I should do. I would like to get the most out of my drives and I'm not sure I am doing so currently. -I have two 320gb sata's I have always used one drive for my OS, apps, games, programs with NO partitioning...
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    Considering the dark side Q6600 = Reccomend a Motherboard

    I am very tempted into switching to Intel and purchase the Q6600 Microcenter deal. But when it comes to picking a motherboard, I need a little help. However, I have always been a fan of Asus, and would like to stick with them if possible. Some info: -Budget $100-200 -SLi not important...
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    Another 3DMark Thread =....................but seriously, GT score identical to GTX?

    Helllo, I was interested in your opinion of my 3Dmark score and gaming performance based on my system. I could care less about the actual 3dmark score, I'm using it only for research. My only hopes are a perfectly smooth TeamFortress 2 gaming experience, at 1920x1080 I am just a little confused...
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    FS: Evga 8800GT $225 Shipped

    I am selling my 8800gt 512MB with revised larger fan asking 205$ SHIPPED selling because purchased a GTX paypal only please I also want to note that the buyer is welcome to take over my account with eVGA. The card will still hold $260 value with them with 18 days left of...
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    Laugh at my 3dMark Score................................

    well the score was 9855 rig AMD 6000+ eVga 8800GT 512 2gb Corsair DDR2 800 Asus M2nSli Deluxe Windows XP Latest Nvidia drivers Ultra X2 550W PSU Also here are some scores when I overclocked the video card 635 core clock 648 core clock 666 core clock The scores are laughable, I got...
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    eVGA 8800 GT - It Posts, But Wont Boot To Windows? What could it be

    man, im going crazy trying to get ONE of these brand new 8800GT's to load windows. here are my specs: M2N-Sli Deluxe AMD 6000+ Ultra X2 550w psu 17A + 18A = 35 combined amps on the 12v rails evga 7950GT KO I also have a s939 system that uses the SAME PSU and the 8800GT is doing the same...
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    Logitech microphone very low in-game!! Auzentech X-Plosion SC.

    Well I purchased a logitech headset for TF2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106931 but I have all my volumes maxed out in windows control panel, in the soundcard driver mic level is maxed out, also in-game settings are maxed out with boost mic option checked...
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    s939 system parting out

    PENDING SALE for it all, till further notice here's whats available from the 939 system for now, might add some stuff AMD X2 Dual Core 4400+ 2.2ghz with AMD heatsink/fan $85 shipped 2GB (2x 1GB sticks) Corsair Value PC3200 comes with removable copper heatspreaders $85 shipped...
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    42" Westy 1080p $989 BB

    Just saw BB had the 42" Westy for $989 and there also is a %10-12 off coupon good till 12th. Im sure only if your lucky they will except the coupon on top of the sales price but either way a good deal. Getting the service plan also betters your odds of getting the coupon to work. Just return...
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    HOW to remove these icons????

    hey just wondering how I can get rid of these icons from displaying in My Computer??? any help would be great!
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    FOR SALE - AMD 4400+ s939 CPU /// 2GB Corsair DDR400 // XP-90 Heatsink

    Gots a $80 AMD X2 4400+ 2.2ghz Processor s939 $75 2 Gigs (2 x 1gb sticks) Dual Channel Corsair Ram DDR400 PC3200 $15 Thermalright XP-90 Heatsink with 92mm Panaflo Fan or $160 for all shipped plus a 4in UV Cathode Please add $1 dollar for shipping :eek: for sales..... All items good...
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    Decipher this Blue Screen of Death!!! BSOD. HELP

    well my system has been acting sooooo strangely. I keep getting freezes, looping reboots and restarts. Already changed out all the hardware except the mother board. Checked all software, even fresh installs of windows like 8 times. Now I get this is there any way to decipher whats going...
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    My 7950GTKO is fried!! Need a new video card WHats good and reasonable these days?

    Well it seems like my Evga 7950GT K.O is the culprit to my recent headaches relating to my computer restarting and freezing randomly. Don't know if my old PSU had something to do with it but I'm almost 100% sure its the video card since I have eliminated all other options. I really hate to have...
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    Tilting LCD MOUNT : Sanus MT25-S1 $70

    Well if anyone is looking to mount an lcd of theirs I JUST purchased this last week and installed it but I just bought a new Sony LCD and will be needing a larger unit. It's extremely sturdy and easy to install, only needs 1 wall stud. Comes with everything. Sanus Systems MT25-S1...
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    Random double reboots and freeze WHAT THE HELL : checked everything !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Ok well I have been having SERIOUS issues recently with my computer it keeps rebooting itself and sometimes double rebooting, it wont always complete a full reboot and loop instead and windows will tell me that it didn't shut down properly "Choose Last Known Good Configuration or "Start Windows...
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    Keyboard ADD ON for jerker desk?

    Hi all, I love my jerker combined with the Westy 37, but possibly looking into a keyboard tray that I can add on of some sort, just to increase my distance from the screen some bit. Hopefully someone can help me find one!! It must be big enough (27-30in) to accommodate both keyboard and...
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    Tell me, is this problem the PSU???

    well my power cut-out again last night and my cpu shut down. When power arrived hours later and I went to turn on the computer, the psu just spun for 1 sec along with the case fans, than nothing!! So I repeatedly hit the ON button and it seemed like the psu didnt have enough juice to start...
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    What is Surround Sound suppose to sound like???? DTS + WMP

    Well I've had a frustrating day of trying to understand the concept of surround sound, stuff like AC3, DTS, Dolby Digital, 5.1, SPDIF ? and all this jargon. My heads about to explode!! I have a lot of questions and I hope you all can clear my mind. I currently have an Azuentech X-Plosion...
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    Westinghouse 37 - what are your SETTINGS??

    well, i came back to my computer and my picture settings on the westy were reset, this is the 2nd time. I forgot what my brightness contrast saturation were set at. Can a few people post your current monitor settings so I can compare. Thank you.
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    Serious problem with Westinghouse 37 display! Need help

    Ok guys I have 2 serious problems here with my Westinghouse!!!! I just came back to my computer after eating dinner and the monitor kind of froze. I had to turn it on than off to get it working. Now, my computer screen is not displaying properly. The image is SHIFTED down an INCH. I can't see...
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    FS: Guild Wars NIGHTFALL pc game

    well I bought this game when it first came out for 50$ and played it for a total of 30 minutes. Never gonna have time for this game. Everything included, everything is in perfect I only opened the box once to install. first $25 takes it. . . . . . . . . . . holla
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    XP ALWAYS freezes when I restart/shutdown. its a new rig too!!!

    well specs are as followed. Just set this rig up a like 2 weeks ago. and whenever I hit restart/shutdown it just freezes on the XP logo shutting down. Same for when I download updates and must restart after. Starting to really piss me off. I have to manually hit the reset button on my case...
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    Cannot boot in raid NTOSKRNL is missing or corrupt

    well I left my computer on last night and i woke up this morning, moved the mouse and it froze. restarted it and I got the error ntoskrnl.exe file is missing or corrupt!! i am in a mirror array with 2 80gb hardrives. I immediately tried deleted than creating the array again, but no luck. So I...
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    Norton Ghost. Copydrive/restore image. But NEW MOBO/CPU

    Ok, I have a saved image of sll my shit from ghost. All my programs and documents I want, this is on another HD currently in windows. However I have a new setup with a different mobo, ram, cpu and video card. Im also on sp2 and my saved ghost image is SP1. Basically I want to use either the...
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